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Hold audition tiny dancer One of the region’s most popular dance groups is holding an audition for new recruits

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      

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   

  

 

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   

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   

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          

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21st Garstang Festival of Arts and Music Sitting by the banks of the River Wyre between Bowland and the Bay, the handsome Lancashire market town of Garstang again showcases a wealth of talent in the annual summer Festival of Arts & Music.

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his wonderful celebration of the Arts is held in the picturesque market town of Garstang on the banks of the River Wyre.

2015 is the 21st Festival and promises to be as varied and entertaining as ever. The Festival comes to a climax on Bank Holiday Monday with the 5th Town Criers Competition.

The Arts Festival is co-ordinated by the Garstang Arts Festival Committee in conjunction with local community groups. Funding comes from ticket sales, donations and grants.

Throughout the week from 24th. - 30th August, the town comes alive with music, drama, poetry, painting, workshops, talks and walks.

Art includes exhibitions in the Arts Centre, based in the town’s C18th. former Grammar School, community venues and even goes “Live” on the streets with al fresco artists in Montemarte-style demonstrations. This year also sees a Pop-up ArtsTrail of art works in local shops and town centre pop-up “galleries”.

and street music as well as jazz and folk music.

Drama returns in the form of Dean Taylor’s take on the real story behind Shakespeare’s Mabeth ‘Macbeth Speaks’.

Poetry and story-telling performances cater for all from kids’ workshops to Kipling.

Workshops for those wanting a more hands-on approach this year include silk-creen printing and the Lancashire art of rag-rugging.

Talks are on subjects as diverse as the history of architecture and Arctic dog-sledding and...

Walks include heritage and Arts trails.

The festival takes place from Monday 24th August to Monday 31sth August 2015. For further information on any of the events please ring the Visit Garstang Centre on 01995 602125 or Garstang Arts Centre on 01995 606648. Garstang: wyre.gov.uk or garstang.net

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Preesall and Knott End Gala Returns Saturday 11th July from 12noon

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he annual Gala through the picturesque villages of Preesall and Knott End returns this July with fabulous coloured floats and costumes. Starting at Knott End Ferry and ending at Preesall Park where annual fair takes place alongside a great programme of field events.

This year’s Gala Theme is Superheroes so join in with your fancy dress or homemade float. Judging will take place before the procession starts.

This year there will be a Superheroes Scarecrow competition with First, Second and Third Prizes, so get those scarecrows ready for going up around the villages! For anyone who wishes to be entered for judging simply send your name and address with contact details to secretary@preesallandknottendgala. co.uk or fill in an application form available from The Knott End Pet Shop and Fordstone General Store ( Brenda’s Butty Shop). A judge will visit all scarecrow locations during Gala week. Closing date for entries is Saturday 4th July, 2015. All scarecrows to be up for at least one week from 4th July for judging.

You don’t have to enter the competition. You can still make a scarecrow and display it in your garden! It doesn’t have to be a traditional superhero. It can be anything you want, so let’s build those scarecrows, and see how many appear!

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We’re going to have words Blackpool’s popular festival of literature and arts, Wordpool, is back

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he always popular festival, which runs from the 1st to 4th July, is now in its ninth year and will again feature a host of top authors, poets and speakers as well as a free family fun day known as ‘Story Safari’.

A huge hit with families in previous years, the family fun day part of the festival in Stanley Park will feature up to 20 different events, activities and attractions all crammed in to three hours of fun from 1pm on Saturday 4th July. So come and search the park for giant pigeons, encounter our huge bubble breathing dragon or tackle the amazing Tower Menagerie.

Children (or those who are children at heart) can become a safari character themselves by making a magical mask to wear during all the exciting activities and you can bring a picnic or join us at the Tiger’s Tea Party. For those with a more grown-up literary focus there are also a range of exciting events.

Wordpool launches on Wednesday 1st July at 6pm at the Mazzei Café in Blackpool’s stunning Winter Gardens with an evening of words, music and performance poetry from the brilliant Tony Walsh.

It’s then followed up by a packed day of interesting events at Central Library on Thursday 2 July. First on the bill at 11am and 12.30pm respectively are Ali Shaw and Tasha Kavanagh, two new novelists. Lancaster University graduate Ali authored the excellent The Man Who Rained – an atmospheric novel described as ‘like an adult fairy tale’ and will give a talk about his life and work. Tasha, meanwhile, is a former film editor whose credits include Hollywood blockbusters like Twelve Monkeys and The Talented Mr Ripley. She recently released her debut novel ‘Things We Have In Common’ having cut her teeth writing children’s books. At 2.30pm and back by popular demand, is crime writer, Elly Griffiths. Author of the successful Ruth Galloway Series; she will talk about her new novel The Ghost Girl. Husband and wife crime writing duo Bob and Carol Bridgestock, consultants for TV series Happy Valley and Scott and Bailey, follow her at 4pm. The pair draw on their combined 47 years’ experience working for the police in West Yorkshire within their work and their DI Dylan series of works has proven extremely popular.

And if that wasn’t enough, Wordpool fans can enjoy a performance from the fantastic ‘Fylde Coast Youth Dance Company’ at 5.30pm before Manchesterbased, Collette Snowden, discusses her debut novel ‘The Secret of Not Drowning’, at 6pm. There is even

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a Twitter book club in the evening which looks forward to the visit of historical novelist Elizabeth Fremantle on the Friday and discusses her novel Watch The Lady. Just search for #bookpool or follow @bpoollibraries on Twitter to take part.

The huge list of interesting authors doesn’t end there though, on Friday 3rd July Central Library is again the venue for a range of interesting conversational interviews which will spotlight some of the most interesting authors around. At 11am a pair of exteachers, Dan Worsley and Karen Charlton, are in conversation with poet and Blackpool Museum learning and skills manager, John Simpson Wedge.

They hope to give aspiring authors an insight into self-publishing. They’re followed at 12.30pm by Elizabeth Freemantle, who will also chat to John, about her life and works including a three part Tudor trilogy which has achieved national acclaim.

Southport born author Carys Bray, publisher of two books and a regular visitor to Blackpool, joins writer Amanda Brooke in conversation at 1.45pm for a conversational that will look at the more emotional side of writing. And finally on Friday, for those with a spirit for the supernatural, Helen Phifer talks to Sandra Mangan about her ghost thriller stories.

All library events include drinks and a snack and tickets cost £3 with 50p off for library members.

Members can also buy a Wordpool festival pass, entitling you to entry to and refreshments at all the events, for just £16 (£12 for Blackpool Library Members*) and day passes are available for Thursday and Friday priced at £10 (£8*) and £8 (£6*) respectively. To buy tickets, visit Central Library today or go to www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for “Wordpool”.

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pecial Appeal on our two resident Roborovski Hamsters, they cannot live together or with other hamsters alike. Fat Sam came into the centre after the sudden death of her owner. Fat Sam does need a diet as she is slightly on the larger side. Woggle came into the centre after the sudden death of his owner.

Both are approx 6-7 months old and will need a large cage with plenty of enrichment to keep them occupied as well as owners who have the time to socialise them and get them used to being handled.

Special appeals for two long stay cats Ayla and Harvey also. Ayla was abandoned at a vet surgery back in December 2014. She came to the cattery in the hope of finding a new home but 5 months later, she is still looking for a companion. She is a very sweet girl who was a little shy and withdrawn when she first arrived at the Centre but has gained confidence and has come out of her shell. She is a beautiful cat who seems to be overlooked by everyone. She’s very playful, loves her treats and is affectionate, but can be quite independent and likes a space of her own. She may take some time to settle into a new home but your patience will be rewarded by this lovely cat. An experienced cat owner with no other pets or small children would be perfect.

doesn’t like sharing. He needs an owner who is happy to play with him. Harvey can be a little rough when he plays so he isn’t suitable to live with children. Due to his past injuries he has some sensitive areas along his back and tail, so he is looking for a patient and understanding owner. He doesn’t like other cats and finds the cattery environment very stressful. This can sometimes affect his true character. We are hoping that people can overlook this and give this gorgeous boy a chance.

Adoption fee for Cats are £65.00 each. For more information about them please ask a member of staff.

Lots of people have been asking us about dogs. We want to thank everyone for being so patient in waiting, the kennels will hopefully be announced as open soon Harvey is one of our longest residents having arrived as we are waiting on getting them commissioned at the cattery in December 2014. He was rescued by sometime in July.

RSPCA Inspectors after he was found with burns and scalds to his body. The injuries took several months to RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs Branch, Longview heal. Harvey is a friendly, outgoing and very playful boy Animal Centre, Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR. looking for a home to call his own. He loves his food but Tel: 01253 703000. www.rspcablackpool.org.uk 50

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COMMUNITY 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 WI / IN BLOOM The judges for the Best Kept Village will be out and about in June, July and August and we need to keep our streets clean and flower beds looking pristine. We will have planted out all the bedding plants and would welcome volunteers to help keep them watered and weeded, any help at all would be appreciated. Litter Pick: Friday 31st July, please join our friendly team of Litter Pickers. We meet at 10.30am at the Shovels Inn car park. Picks and bags provided, we enjoy a drink, food & natter afterwards.

For info please contact Beryl Hartley 01253700066 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 16th July 3.45. Every Saturday, 10-11 Help is available every to access and use our digital resources eg. Ebooks, Online reference, setting up an email account, Library ELF. Thursday Reading Group – 9th July 6.45-7.30. NB This group will continue to meet in the library at this earlier time. Craft, Knit & Chat Group Friday 3rd,17th and 31stJuly 1.30 – 4. Family History Group Tuesdays 2.15 4. Come to our drop in sessions every Tuesday for free help and advice on how to do your family tree.

This is a fantastic opportunity to find out about your ancestors!. 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.

Exhibitions Gallery Wall: 4 – 17 July Mr Naden – Paintings. 18 -1

August Sally Taylor- Hughes - Dream Catchers. Display Cabinet: 4 -17 July Mrs Anderson- Jewellery. 18 – 1 August Sally Taylor-Hughes – Feather Dreams. 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.

Events in July Monday 6 July 2pm ‘Prisoners, Aliens and Belgian Refugees’ an illustrated talk by our Community History team. FREE. Tickets available from the library.

Saturday 18th July 11am Lancashire Reading Journey – launch event. Be amongst the first to sign up for our exciting new children’s summer reading scheme.

Monday 20th July 2pm ‘Putting your Feet First’ a talk

by Samantha Alexander, Foot Health Practitioner and Reflexologist. FREE. Tickets available from the library. Tuesday 28 July 2pm Lancashire Reading Journey – children’s fun activity. FREE no ticket required.

For more information or to book a place at any of the above please check online http://bit.ly/LNihy5 Telephone: 0300 1236703 Email Poulton.library@ lancashire.gov.uk. More about libraries http://www. lancashire.gov.uk/libraries or just pop into the library and speak to a member of staff WELFARE BENEFIT OUTREACH SURGERIES The Wyre surgery is at Wyre Civic Centre, Poulton.

With the support of Fylde Council, Fylde CAB, Wyre Council & Care & Repair, Disability First is now providing welfare benefit outreach surgeries for people living in Fylde & Wyre. You can book a free 30 mins time slot to check you are receiving everything you are entitled to and our adviser will also provide advice and guidance for you to complete any benefit forms. To book an appointment contact Disability First on 472202/3 or email andycoupland@disabilityfirst.org

NOTICES FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk WYRE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Thursday: Garstang Medical Centre, Kepple Lane, Garstang PR3 1PB. Clients can make an appointment by calling Lancashire West Citizens Advice Bureau on 01772 424282, also by visiting the above venue.

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STEPPING STONES Supported by Trinity Hospice. We meet in Poulton Methodist Church Lounge, Queensway, Poulton-leFylde, from 2pm to 3pm on the second Monday of every month. We are a friendly and non-religious bereavement support group where you can meet others in a similar situation. Come & join us. Tel: 860362

REGULAR EVENTS FITBODS -FITNESS/EXERCISE CLASSES (Preesall) Classes in St. Oswald’s Church Hall. Mon 10.30-11.30am, Tues 7-8pm and Weds 7-8 pm. The classes are suitable for all levels of fitness. Come along and join this fun and friendly local class! Lively fun Music!, Pay per class £4 or block bookings £30 for 10. Rosina Lawrinson-Chettoe (M.A. Cert.

Ed.) qualified and insured - Member of Fitness Professionals 07986248173 gnome1962@talktalk.net 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. CARLETON COMMUNITY CHORUS Always love singing but not sure about joining a choir?

Can’t read music but would really like to sing in concerts then Carelton Community Chorus need You! We meet every Tuesday from 7pm to 8.30 (during term times only) at St. Hilda’s & St. Martins Church Carleton. The Choir comprises of various ages, skills, interests & talents. We are open to all adults in the local and wider community.

Some of our members are talented singers and musicians, although you don’t have to be able to read music to join - some members had never sung outside the shower until they joined. No auditions necessary.

Give us a try - a friendly welcome awaits you.

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 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.

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FYLDE BIRD CLUB 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. For £3.00 you can attend one of our meetings to for £3, or join the prices are £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £50 or for a family £22 each year. Speakers :28th July Birds of Gambia with Dennis Atherton, 25th August Islands Adventures with Stephen Dunstan Visit our web site at www.fyldebirdclub.org 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 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.

ART GROUP Beginners and improvers. Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah.

Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 (answerphone) 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 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 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 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 DO YOU LIKE CRAFT? Did you know we also hold a regular Carleton WI Craft group? Non members welcome - you do not need to join the WI to come to this group every month. 1st Tuesday of each month at 2 pm at St Martin & St Hildas church hall.

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THE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE IN CARLETON Come and join us for a ‘Taster’ meeting. If you want to make friends and meet people then the WI is for you and Carleton has a WI group. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1.45 pm at St Martin & St Hildas Church Hall. Our next meeting is Tues 14th Jul. We welcome ladies of all ages, young mums, Grandmas, Retired or working - we aim to provide something of interest for you at each meeting. We also like to have time to chat, socialise, make new friends.

You can join activities between our monthly meetings e.g. Walking group, Ladies at Lunch, Theatre trips and more. At Carleton WI we also link in with national WI activities where womens voices are heard at national events.

If you would like to talk to someone before you come please ring Kathy Scanlon (President) on 01253 423241 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 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.

PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome. Call Julie for more info on 07786022980 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

CARLETON COMMUNITY BAND Every Friday (term-time) from 4.30-6.00 pm at Carleton Green Primary School www.carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk 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.

ART GROUP Beginners and improvers. Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah.

Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 (answerphone) 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 ARCHAEOLOGY If you’re interested in the history or prehistory of the Fylde Coast and North Preston areas then Wyre Archaeology Group (WAG) is worth a look. Wyre Archaeology Group offers a chance for everyone to get involved in practical archaeology, whatever their age, knowledge or skill level, through our programme of excavations and other activities. We offer basic training, essential equipment and free dig insurance for members. In previous years our Spring and Summer BIG DIGS have found evidence of Iron Age, Roman and early Mediaeval activity in the Fylde peninsula and this year’s digging season is just as promising. WAG is affiliated to the Council for British Archaeology and we have strong links with professionals in the field. There’s a regular meeting at Farmer Parr’s in Thornton on the 3rd Wednesday of every month (except November and January), starting at 7.00pm, where we keep up to date with activities and there are occasional guest speakers on relevant topics. Non-members may attend 2 meetings free of charge. You can join as a Full Member or, if you can’t get to meetings why not become an Associate Member. We’ll send you a regular e-newsletter with updates and more. If you’d like to get involved - even just as an armchair archaeologist – just e-mail the Secretary at secwyrearch@aol.com or call 0752 850 3710. You can also get an idea of what we do by visiting www.wyrearchaeology.org.uk 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 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

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GREAT ECCLESTON MARKET DAY The market takes place every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm. For information on Great Eccleston Market call 07590 043238 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 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 PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome. Call Julie for more info on 07786022980 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. 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 GARSTANG COUNTRY MARKET Garstang Country Market is open every Thursday morning 10-12 (Coffee and cake from 9.30) So for quality baking, preserves, handicrafts, fruit, veg and plants in season - all homemade. Visit us at Garstang Sports and Social Club, High Street/Lancaster Road.

PR3 1FB. Near LBT Motors. There is free parking at the Clubhouse.

For information ring 01995 603644 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.

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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 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 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 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. 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. We are also a rabbit and guinea pig sanctuary. For more information or to book a place, please call 01253 365965, All profits go towards the keep of the animals. Poulton le Fylde, FY6 7UW. 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, GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE

We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool.

This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now in our summer season with regular conversation meetings.

Contact: Terry 01253 867825

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

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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.

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 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 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 ARTISAN FARMER’S MARKET AT ELSWICK The fourth Saturday of each month. Held in Elswick Village Hall, Roseacre Road, Elswick, PR4 3UD. A variety of stalls and a cafeteria selling bacon-barmcakes, toasted, teacakes, tea & coffee

OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in, or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations.

Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday in each month at The Golden Ball at Pilling. If anyone is interested in finding out more about the Club or would like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, then please telephone 01253 790391.

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION

New beginners’ classes in Cleveleys and Carleton!

Classes in Cleveleys at St. Teresa’s Church (FY5 3JT) and at Carleton Memorial Hall (FY6 7QE).

YOGA CLASSES- GARSTANG Looking to relax and unwind or increase energy, flexibility and strength? Then come and practise Hatha Yoga in Garstang with Samantha. There are a mix of Day and Evening classes available for all Ages and Abilities including pregnant ladies. Drop in classes for beginners/ Intermediates are on as follows: Catterall Village Hall: Monday 8 – 9.30pm, Friday 6.30 – 8pm, Saturday 9.30 – 11am, Cabus Village Hall: Monday 9.30 – 11am, Wednesday 10.45 – 12.15pm. In addition there is a special Gentle class for Seniors on Monday Mornings at Cabus Village hall (11.15 -12.45pm) & a more Dynamic Yoga for Sport class on a Wednesday Evenings at Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall (7.30 – 9pm).

For all enquiries please call on 07985 581888 or email at ysas@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.yogaspiritandstrength. co.uk THE CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFE LINE Founded in 1991 to help the children affected by the Chernobyl disaster. The Blackpool Link meet on the 1st Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Miller Arms, Singleton. Meetings start at 7:45pm. New members are most welcome to join our friendly group.

We need volunteers to host children for four weeks during the summer, provide support to host families and to help fund-raise.

For more information, please contact David Lowe 07986 599041 PEARLS OF POULTON WI You are very welcome to the Poulton branch of the Women’s Institute. We meet on the first Thursday of every month (except August) at 7.30pm in St Chads Primary School hall on Hardhorn Road in Poulton.

Have a look at our Facebook page or call 01253 883163 HAMBLETON UNDER 5’S BABY & TODDLER GROUP Thursdays 09:45 - 11:30am. Small fee includes refreshments. Playgroup: Leave your 2+ yr old to gain independence and make new friends. Tuesdays 10 11:55am and Thursdays 1 - 2:55pm. £5.50 per session includes snack and drink. Both at Hambleton Vilage Hall, Church Lane, FY6 9BZ. Term-time only.

Contact Danielle 07964236557 or email hambletonu5s@ gmail.com POULTON THURSDAY CIRCLE (Originally Poulton Arts and Crafts) was formed 32 years ago. We have met in various venues in Poulton, the old British Legion Hall, then the WRVS room on Queensway and now we meet in a lovely room at the United Reform Church also on Queensway. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays in the month at 1.45 pm, with 3 evening meetings in the summer months. In Spring and Summer our first meeting of the month is usually an outing by car or coach. Our Birthday and Christmas meals are special events. Our other meetings are speakers or social events. We are a friendly group of approximately 30 ladies and new members would be most welcolme of any age group.

If you would like to join us please phone Jackie on 828642 or Dorothy on 884927.

SENIORS BINGO SESSIONS

Held at the Breck Club, Breck Road, Poulton every Wednesday starting at 8 o’clock cash prizes and a friendly welcome Contact phone number 01253 921979

Phone Martin on 0753 441 0657 or check out www. fyldetaichi.com for more information.

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THIS MONTH HAMBLETON WALKS Friday 3rd July First Friday of each month, enjoy an hour’s Health Walk around Hambleton, riverside paths, local lanes, and ginnels plus a peek at lovely gardens. Join us at the Shovels Inn car park for a 2.00pm prompt start.

Afterwards enjoy refreshments at the Shovels.

For further information please contact Beryl Hartley 01253 700066 FRIENDS OF STANLEY PARK MUSIC ON THE BANDSTAND Stanley Park, Blackpool Sunday 5th Annual Motorcycle Show in the Italian

gardens.10:00 to 4:00. In the bandstand Kudos, Tiny Mountain, Dirty Work, Clare Helen. 1:00 to 5:00 Sunday 12th Mod Life Crisis, ARK, John Carroll & Geoff Parsons. 1:00 to 5:00 Sunday 19th Rupert Fabulous, FY Wingz Dance Crew.

1:00 to 4:00 Sunday 26th Whistle Test, Drea Knight, 1:00 to 5:00.

We are also looking for volunteers to help man these events each Sunday on a rota, please contact carolethaw001@gmail.com

Full listings at www.friendsofstanleypark.org.uk

LYTHAM HALL OUTDOOR THEATRE Sunday July 5 at 6.00pm: The Taming of the Shrew Tuesday July 14 at 7.30pm: Iolanthe Tickets and details from Lytham Hall 01253 736652 www.lythamhall.co.uk EVENTS AT PILLING METHODIST CHURCH Sunday 5th July Church Anniversary: As part of the Church Anniversary services, the Sunday Morning service at 10.30 am led by Deacon Jo Critchley, will be a Family and Parade service.

Sunday 19th July Songs of Praise: The evening service at 6.00pm will be a Song of Praise service led by Mr Richard Adams. Weather permitting this will be outdoors at Pilling Methodist Church.

Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th July Holiday Club 2015: This year the Holiday Club organised by Pilling Churches Together will be held at Pilling Methodist Church and is open to anyone of Primary school age.

For further information of this event contact Deacon Jo Critchley (01253 790277) FUN DOG SHOW Sunday 5th July, entries taken from 11am, judging 12 noon Cabus Village Hall (on A6 just north of Garstang) Pedigree Classes, Fun classes, Child handling class,.

Rosettes, Prizes, Raffle, Stalls. Light refreshments 11am to 1pm. All monies raised will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Main Sponsors Fitdog Hydrotherapy & Garstang Dog Training

Any enquires to Leonie or Lynda at Fit Dog Hydrotherapy 01995 601266 HAMBLETON W.I. DIARY DATES JULY Tues 7th July Lancaster Canal Fish & Chip Cruise. Coach 6.15pm at URC Car Park.

Mon 13th July Monthly Meeting at the URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane. Our Speaker Andy Cooke his topic “The stay safe theatre show”, from a local trading standards officer. Competition a telephone. 7.30pm Tues 14th July ‘Bubbles & Brass’ at Rivington Hall Barn, 7.30pm with Gt Eccleston Brass Band and soloist Bex McLean. Dress to impress!

Mon 20th July Craft Club at the Village Hall 10am to 4pm Thurs 23rd July Forton W.I. Invite us at 9am for a coach trip to the Lakes.

Thurs 30th July Luncheon Club 12 for 12.30pm at the

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Bourne Arms, Knott End To learn some new skills or just be entertained come along to Hambleton W.I. For further information please contact Norma 01253 700787 or e.mail normaelwood@ btInternet.com PARKINSON’S UK BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE BRANCH MEET Monday 6th July, 7:30pm Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall via Stockdove Way FY5 2BL The speaker will be Gillian Hesketh on Dementia Memory Boxes. Followed by refreshments.

Contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 for further details REVIVAL ON THE RIVER! Sat 25th July, 10am – 4pm Avenham Park, Preston PR1 8JT A Free entry event for the whole family. Pop-up market stalls, All day live music stage, Bar & Sweet Treats, Avenham Artists, Funfair & Bouncy castles www.dollydazzlerpresents.co.uk www.facebook.com/DollyDazzlerPresents REVIVAL! Sat 8th Aug 10am – 5pm Preston’s Historic Flag Market (PR1 2PP) Free entry for all! Eclectic stalls upon Market Square and within the beautiful Harris Museum. Watch live music all-day…and find fun rides for the kids! Love art? Talented artists will creating murals upon the flags, plus enjoy tours of the Harris Art Gallery. www.dollydazzlerpresents.co.uk www.facebook.com/DollyDazzlerPresents POULTON FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING Saturday 15th August, 10.00am – 12.00noon St Martin & St Hildas Church Hall, Garstang (next to Castle Gardens Pub) Various stalls and Raffle. Admission £1.00 to include coffee/tea & biscuits 21ST GARSTANG FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND MUSIC Monday 24th August to Monday 31sth August Various location across Garstang This wonderful celebration of the Arts is held in the picturesque market town of Garstang. 2015 is the 21st Festival and promises to be as varied and entertaining as ever. The Festival comes to a climax on Bank Holiday Monday with the 5th Town Criers Competition. The Arts Festival is co-ordinated by the Garstang Arts Festival Committee in conjunction with local community groups. Funding comes from ticket sales, donations and grants. The festival includes variousArt, Music, Drama, Poetry, Workshops, Talks and Walks across the town.

For further information on any of the events please ring the Visit Garstang Centre on 01995 602125 or Garstang Arts Centre on 01995 606648.

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RSPCA DOG SHOW & CATLESS CAT SHOW Sunday 30th August, 10am - 4pm Outside Stanley Park, Blackpool 22 Classes for dogs to take part in and win prizes!

Classes are £2.00 to take part in. Judging will begin from 11am. We will have stalls including Teddy tombola, Blackpool Dog Groomer (offering nail clipping), Free Microchipping, New Goods Stall, Cake Stall, Fylde Agility Group, DJ, Guide Dogs and lots more. There is also a Catless Cat Show with 8 categories, photo entry only. Photos to be sent on or before 23rd August, £1 entry charge per category.

Registration can be done on the day or prior to the event by contact the RSPCA centre on enquiries@ rspcablackpool.org.uk or 01253 703000.

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AN EVENING OF WINE TASTING Friday 25th September, 7pm Thornton Cleveleys Football Club, Bourne Road, Thornton.

Hosted by Colin from Lancashire Wine School and consisting of a socially interactive quiz comparing old wines vs. new wines. Two wines are served from the same grape variety and attendee’s compare the blind tastings and attempt to match them to the tasting notes provided and there are prizes to be won including a gift voucher, bottle of wine and books.

Also includes a demonstration on how to taste wines in a no-nonsense manner Tickets £25 per person, with a minimum contribution of £12 from each ticket sale going directly to Home Start Wyre and can be purchased online via Eventbrite, our Facebook page, email lyndseyguest@outlook.com or call or text 07875 047 405.

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Crowned ‘Best Folk Group’ at the BBC Radio Two Folk Awards an incredible amount of four times, Lau, who have been described by The Guardian as ‘perhaps the best live band in the country’, are three extremely gifted musicians. Martin Green on accordion and electronics, Aidan O’Rourke a nimble fiddle player and singer/guitarist Kris Drever. For a decade they have been stretching folk music’s boundaries and exploring new musical territory with each release and concert tour.

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Clean sweep of Seaside Awards for Blackpool All of Blackpool’s prestigious beaches have been granted Seaside Awards

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he national awards, announced by ‘Keep Britain Tidy’, have rewarded Blackpool South, Blackpool Central, Blackpool North and Bispham for their high standards of beach management, as well as their nearby facilities.

It also commends the Council’s beach patrol work to help beach goers stay safe while also advising them on how to protect the local environment and keep it clean. It is the second successive year that all four beaches have been granted the award, which celebrates some of the best beaches in the country.

clearing the beach twice a day to make it as clean and safe as possible, which is an incredible feat when you think just how busy it can get when the sun is out.’

He continued; ‘But a thank you is also in order for all those people who take their litter away with them after they have finished on the beach. Every set of entrance steps leading to the beach between North Pier and South Pier offers a large litter bin for beach users to dispose of their litter during and, more importantly, when leaving our beaches. If we are to continue to win these types of awards and keep our beaches clean then we need everybody to do their bit and look after the local environment. A list of all the things that people can do to help our beaches can be found on www.lovemybeach.org’

John Blackledge, Blackpool Council’s Director of Community and Environmental Services, said: ‘This is fantastic news and it proves that, wherever you go on Blackpool’s coast, you’re sure of an award winning beach. A huge amount of work goes into making our In order to keep Blackpool’s beaches clean, dogs are beaches as clean and as enjoyable as possible, both currently excluded from the beach between South Pier for tourists and locals, so it’s great to see it recognised and North Pier until 1 October. in this way. Our council officers do a tremendous job 60

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