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Welcome to your Poulton Le Fylde Magazine...

2018 has arrived, Happy New Year! We hope you’ve had a great break and are raring to go this year…

NEXT DEADLINE IS 12TH FEB

We’ve made some changes behind the scenes to the magazines, to make operations smoother and implemented new ideas.

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We hope you had a great Christmas and wish you a fantastic 2018!

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Editor’s Page Four Seasons Roofing Protect Your Inheritance Thank You from Bennetts Coffee Break Cash Ads Spot the Ad Gardening Pages What’s On Coffee BReak Solutions Local Directory Useful Numbers Classifieds

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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 6 days a week. Monday to Saturday 10.30- 4.30. Closed for 30 minutes from 1-1.30.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY Opening Hours Monday 9.30 - 12.30, 1.30 - 6.00 Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30, 1.30 - 6.00 Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30 - 12.30, 1.30 - 6.00 Friday 9.30 - 12.30, 1.30 - 6.00 Saturday 9.30 - 12.30 Lancaster Road, Knott End on Sea FY6 0AU Tel 0300 1236703 www.lancashire.gov.uk -E: knottend.library@lancashire.gov.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32

GARSTANG LIBRARY Opening Hours Monday 9.30am - 5pm Tuesday 9:30am - 7:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 12:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 7:30pm Friday 9:30am - 5pm Saturday 9:30am - 1pm Sunday Closed Garstang Library,Windsor Road, Garstang PR3 1ED Tel: 0300 123 6703 E: garstang.library@lancashire.gov.uk www.lancashire.gov.u ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

POULTON LIBRARY Events for January 2017 Regular Events Come and join us every Monday and Friday for Baby Bounce and Rhyme, ideal for babies up to 18 months old, from 10.00am to 10.30am.

On a Tuesday we have plenty of events to keep you busy.

Scrabble Group - beginners welcome 2.00pm to 3.30pm For our younger members we have a Storytime session suitable for under-fives a mixture of stories

and rhymes from 2.15pm to 2.45pm.

On a Thursday we have the following activities.

Toddler Rhyme Time - fun with rhymes and music ideal for 18 months to 4 year olds from 10.00am to 10.30am.

Computer courses – Learn My Way – 10.30am to 12 noon Contact us to register your interest in our free classes.

Adult Colouring Club bring your own book and we will provide the crayons and pencils 2.15pm to 4pm.

On the second Thursday of each month our Reading Group meet at 6.45pm to 7.30pm. This month they will be discussing ‘Chistmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens.

Meeting Thurs 11th January Every other Friday the Knit and Natter Craft Group meet. Come and join the friendly group to knit and chat. Refreshments available.

All ages and abilities welcome.

Meeting Tues 5th & Tues 19th January.

If you and your children are at a loose end on a Saturday morning come along and play some board games between 11am and 12noon.

If need any help with your computer on or offline we have a number of digital volunteers available for one to one support on a Monday 10am to 12 noon Contact us to book a slot.

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Special Events • Ebooks & Audiobooks – Find out how to download free eBooks & eAudiobooks at the library using borrowbox Thurs 18th January 14.00-16.00 • Lynda McMurray – Born To sing We are delighted to have Lynda McMurray, a wonderful entertainer, putting on a show for us at Poulton Library.Lynda is offering stories about her life, singing songs & performing for us with her own sense of humour. Lynda has appeared on Nationwide Co-Op adverts, Take my Wife, 321 & Coronation Street & has worked alongside such famous names as Ken Dodd, Tommy Cooper, Les Dennis & Tom Jones – one not to be missed Fri 26th January 14.1515.15 Exhibitions • 30/12/2017-12/01/2018 Audrey & Bernard Dewhurst will be exhibiting a selection of watercolour landscapes & flowers •-13/01/2018-26/01/2018 Paintings in ink by Samantha Hobbs • 27/01/2018-09/02/2017 – A selection of paintings by Terry Robinson Cabinet Display There is a small cabinet for exhibiting small items of interest to the local community or for selling small craft items made by local artists. Please ask Library staff for further details • 30/12/2017- 12/01/2018 A selection of greetings cards by Audrey & Bernard Dewhurst which are for sale Poulton library is always looking for a variety of speakers & entertainment for the local people.

If you have something that you think our local community would like see, please contact a member of staff at Poulton Library.

Notices

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME TO DISABLED PEOPLE Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WYRE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Vincents Solicitors, CastleView, Bridge street, Garstang, PR3 1YB to book an appointment please call 0344 2451294.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GREAT ECCLESTON MARKET DAY The market takes place every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm. For information on Great Eccleston Market call 07590 043238 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ARTISAN FARMERS MARKET Artisan Farmers Market, Elswick Village Hall, Roseacre Road,

Elswick. Fourth Saturday in the month - 9am to 1pm. Stalls with meats, cheeses, cakes, preserves and many more. Cafeteria serving Bacon barmcakes, toasted teacakes, tea and coffee No Farmers Markets during December and January.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RSPCA BLACKPOOL & NORTH LANCASHIRE Please visit our website for moe details about our current special appeals. Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, Lancashire FY6 0JR Tel: 01253 703000 Web: www.rspcablackpool.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------VICARAGE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE will have a stall in the square in Poulton on Gala Day on 3rd June, including an opportunity to buy tickets for our annual raffle and a chocolate tombola. Come along and find out about the work that has been done towards the renovation of this hall and our plans for reopening.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG OUTDOOR MARKET on the High Street. Open every Thursday 8am - 2.30pm. All year round. For Info: 07973 133294 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINMARLEIGH’S MEAT BINGO EVENING Winmarleigh Village Hall’s Meat Bingo starting every first Wednesday from September 2017 every month until May 2018 inclusive. Eyes Down 7.30pm, refreshments included and all meat is supplied by Honeywells.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MEAT BINGO at Winmarleigh Village Hall on the first Wednesday of every month from and including September to May. Doors open at 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm refreshments included and all the meat comes from Honeywell’s.

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON IN BLOOM We have had the results of the North West in Bloom competition, we won the Silver Gilt Certificate, many thanks to the committee for all their hard work and to all who sponsored and worked and weeded and watered for us, why not help us to win Gold next year. If anyone feels they could help please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE VICARAGE PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE will have a stall at the Poulton Christmas Market on Friday 1st December. Come along to find out about the latest exciting developments towards reopening our hall.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON LITTER PICK We are holding the litter pick on Thursday 25th January 2018 at 10.30am, meeting at the Shovels Inn car park picks and bags provided, afterwards having a drink, food and a natter. Why not join us and help to keep Hambleton a place to be proud of. For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON IN BLOOM We would welcome anyone to join us this year to help weed, water and generally help to keep the plots of flowers looking their best. We would like to win a Gold Award, if we all work together for the Village I am sure we can achieve this. Please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 for further information.

Care & Support SELF HELP GROUP We meet at 7pm Sunday at Poulton Methodist Church, Queensway and welcome anyone recovering from 34

all forms of addiction, or suffering from grief, depression or anxiety.

07740 707029 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PULMONARY FIBROSIS SUPPORT GROUP We meet every 2nd Friday of the month at 2.00pm in the function room at Plough Inn, Staining.

This is a local area support group for this debilitating condition and we would like other sufferers of this disease, carers, spouses and partners to come along and join us.

Our aim is to offer help and support to each other and raise

the profile of this little-known dreadful and fatal disease.

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

Email - fbostock@talktalk.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LANCASHIRE MINDFULNESS CIC FREE Mindfulness introductory/ taster sessions Eight-week mindfulness courses with UK Registered Mindfulness Teacher who has 20 years NHS mental health experience and 15 years mindfulness teaching experience.

Contact Lisa Graham on 07597 998804 or email admin@ lancashiremindfulness. co.uk or go to website www. lancashiremindfulness.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THIS IS SILVERLINE. Need help? Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55. The Samaritans text service is limited at the mo as it’s new and volunteers needed. However: they can still be contacted via the telephone or website, and people do not need to be suicidal.

Social Groups TEANLOWE 60+ COMMUNITY CENTRE Behind Costa Coffee, on Queensway, Poulton Le Fylde.

The Centre has been service 60+ in the Wyre Borough for over 40 years.

If you have taken early retirement or are 60+ and are shopping in Poulton this is the place to meet old friends and make new ones.

A warm friendly welcome awaits,

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Tea 40p/Coffee 50p Open Monday-Friday 10am to 1pm Saturday 10am-12pm Also a varied programme of events held.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm, 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 Brian 870351.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 01253 921979 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON IN BLOOM The results of the North West in Bloom competition will be with us shortly let’s hope we have done as well as other years. We are still tending the plots, though watering has not been a problem with all this rain we have had, we still need to weed the flower beds. If anyone feels they would like to help us please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE ELSWICK SINGERS If you love singing, why not come along to The Elswick Singers who are looking for new members, particularly Tenor and Bass (ladies not excluded!).

We sing a wide range of music to suit all tastes.

We meet every Tuesday evening in Elswick Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

If you would like to come along, we are a friendly Choir and will make you most welcome.

For further info contact Secretary, elswick singerson Gmail.com or on elswicksingers on facebook.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON AREA FORUM on 13 February at 7pm in St Martin’s & St Hilda’s Church Hall, Carleton. Hosted by the Poulton & Carleton Residents’ Association.

Contact for queries lesleymiddleton84@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OVER WYRE SOCIAL AND ACTIVITY CLUB Our next meeting will be on Thursday 18th January in St Oswalds’ Parish Hall from 2 until 4 and Josie Gouldson will be demonstrating “One pot meals” Anne Bewes 01253 811712 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE NEW YEAR COFFEE MORNING Saturday 20th January 2018 10am to 12noon at Poulton Bridge Club, Poulton Admission £1.00 to include tea/coffee & biscuits Cakes, Preserves, Recycled Christmas Gifts, (please bring along on the day) and Raffle

Clubs & Societies POULTON DRAMA AMATEUR 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 tel. 01253 899211.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

Contact 858058 www.lfhhs.org.uk fylde@lfhhs.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE BIRD CLUB We are a small and friendly bird watching club who meet at The River Wyre Inn at Poulton on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7.45pm. Whether you are experienced or just starting you will be most welcome, for £3.00 you can visit one of our meetings, the annual cost is £14.00 or £10.00 as a concession. Visit our web site www.fyldebirdclub.org or email jean.wagstaff@hotmail.co.uk Birds of Marton Mere

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To order a copy online see ww.fyldebirdclub.org/ or email our treasurer KBeaver@uclan.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON BRIDGE CLUB Learn to play bridge, the best card game ever, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Bridge Classes Wednesdays 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 Welcomes new members : we meet every Monday from 7 to 9pm ( except Bank holidays) at the United Reform Church, Queensway, Poulton. We have a planned programme to follow or you can do your own thing : we also have regular demonstrations by well known artist and events through out the year. For details phone:07908731044.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ART GROUP Beginners and improvers.

Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah. Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 nonaudition 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARD SCHOOL (playing solo) At Poulton Community Centre 36

every Saturday afternoon at 1.15pm. We are looking for new players should anybody be interested. 01253 856577 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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-lefylde-hcs.co.uk for details.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON CHESS CLUB Meets at 6.45 p.m. every Monday throughout the year at Booths café, Poulton. Free parking, and also in the Hardhorn Road car park.

Free membership for League team players. Free tea and coffee.

Phone Ken 892584, or just turn up.

Juniors meet elsewhere: Simon 07966 231 211 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Carleton, FY6 7QE Meets Wednesday evenings, 7.30 10.00pm September to May. Everyone is welcome, no partner

or experience required. Contact Ann Cameron on 01253 829114 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG FOR ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING 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, no partners required, 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. Joan Anderson 01524 61483 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30pm 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

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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY SOCIETY We meet at St Martin and St Hilda in Carleton on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Springfield House Hotel 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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Booths cafe in the centre of Poulton. Call 01253 883163 for more details.

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(Originally Poulton Arts and Crafts) formed 32 years ago.

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 1.45pm, 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. Friendly group of approximately 30 ladies and new members would be welcome of any age group. Phone Jackie on 828642/Dorothy on 884927 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THORNTON CLEVELEYS AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY meets weekly each Monday 8pm – 10pm (except Bank Holidays) at Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys.

New and lapsed members all welcome ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meetings held every Tuesday evening at 7:30 from September to April at United Reform Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys.

New and prospective members always welcome – just pop along on a Tuesday evening. Neal Pascoe 01253 734243 www.northfylde-ps.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GREAT ECCLESTON WI We meet on the second Wednesday of the Month at 7.15 pm at the W.I. Hall, Chapel Street, Gt Eccleston. Come and meet people, make friends, and listen to interesting speakers over a cup of tea and cake. Many other activities available eg walkers, theatre and dining out groups.

Come for a ‘taster’, you will be most welcome. Contact Hazel Croft (President) 01772 690844

or Barbara Baxendale (Secretary) 01995 670135 for further info.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY If you like painting for pleasure and would like to learn new skills in a friendly environment, then why not come and join us? We meet every Tuesday from 2-4pm at St Bernard’s Church Hall Knott End- on –Sea. We have demonstrators too! Come as a guest for £2. For more information contact Sandra tel. 01253 813739 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY Blackpool Art Society is one of the oldest Art Societies in the country and we have our own studio on Wilkinson Avenue Blackpool.

Our studio is open Monday to Friday for our members and we run monthly coach trips in the summer months and hold social events throughout the year. On Thursday evenings we have our “Club” nights when we have Demonstrators, Appraisers and Practical nights, and we run Weekend Workshops from time to time. We hold Art Exhibitions for our members works at different venues in Blackpool and the Fylde. We welcome new members and if you are interested in Art contact: Rod Robinson tel.01253 790692 for more information.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30pm 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 winter season when we have presentations and videos in German. In the summer months we have conversation evenings on a wide variety of topics in German, all with the chance for

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you to join in. Contact: Terry 01253 867825 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLETON COMMUNITY MUSIC Carleton Community Chorus: Do you love singing but not sure about joining a choir, then Carleton Community Chorus needs you! The choir comprises of various ages, skills, interests & talents. No auditions necessary, a friendly welcome awaits you.

Rehearsals every Tuesday (termtime) from 7.00-8.30 pm at St Hilda’s & St Martin’s Church, Carleton. For more information, contact Phill on 07801613744. www.carletoncommunitymusic. org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WYRE ART GROUP meet every Wednesday afternoon in the River Room at Wyre Country Park. Beginners or intermediates (with life drawing ) classes. Tel Tina on 07835050950 for more details.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ROTARY CLUB OF POULTONLE-FYLDE Club within the worldwide Rotary International organisation, we meet on Wednesday evenings at Singleton Lodge Country House Hotel, Lodge Lane, Singleton, where we have a two course meal followed by a speaker or club business. Other activities include quizzes, bowling, undertaking activities to assist within the local community and beyond. Friendly club and new members are welcome.Details, phone Stuart on 01253 883946 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG PHOENIX WI We have a varied programme of interests planned, which includes visits to places of interest and local restaurants, as well as a varied selection of speakers.

We meet on the second Wednesday of each month 38

at 2pm in Garstang United Reformed Church Hall. Members of the committee are always available to greet new members and to introduce them to fellow members. Lesley (01995 605274) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE HEDDLES AND TREADLES We are the local guild of weavers, spinners and dyers - and share a passion for any and everything fibre related. New members are always welcome - come along to one of our meetings or mail heddlesandtreadles@gmail.com to find out more! Weeton Village Hall (PR4 3ND) from 7:30pm every 2nd Monday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLETON LADIES GROUP St Martins & St Hildas Church 2nd Tuesday of every month 1.45pm. Most welcome to come and meet new people Interesting speakers as well as a walking group/ladies luncheon, and theatre trips.

Tel Hilary 01253 891569 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CABUS WI. You are welcome to join our group which meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, at Cabus Village Hall.

Contact Eileen Smith, President.

01995 606842 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Shovels Inn at Hambleton.

The first meeting in the New Year will be on January 18.

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 790692.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PILLING LANE WI November was our AGM and after the voting for the committee was finished, our President Lois Davidson announced that she would no longer be standing, we then voted in a new President and whilst the committee retired to sort out who does what the members joined in making posies.

Next month is our Christmas party on the 6th December at St Oswalds’ Parish Hall from 7.15 we have caterers cooking us a five course meal and then they will entertain us, we’ve been told that if we are good father Christmas will come. That’s all for this month so hope you all have a very merry Christmas and happy new year.

Anne Bewes 01253 811712 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON WI Diary Dates for January 2018 Mon 8th January – Monthly meeting 7.30pm URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane, Speaker – Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines, MBE a moving account of her family’s journey to freedom from Czechoslovakia in 1938.

Mon 15th January– 1.30pm Sewcial Craft club, Village Hall, Church Lane, bring your own work in progress or just come for a natter, tea and biscuits.

Thurs 25th January– Luncheon Club - 12 for 12.30 at the Shovels Inn, Hambleton.

Fri. 26th & Sat. 27th January – Wet felting, making creative textiles at the LFWI offices, Leyland. Closing date 8th Jan. Plenty to amuse, entertain and educate you at Hambleton WI for further information please contact Gaynor [01253] 702980 or e.mail gaynor2386@hotmail.com

Sports & Activities

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PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome.

Call Julie 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. Phone: 01253 301483, Email: Squire@ SingletonCloggers.co.uk, www. singletoncloggers.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRR WALKING GROUP (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) AFFILIATED TO THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION. Enjoy a full day out in the English Countryside with FRR, who welcome new members and well behaved dogs, visiting places such as the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, Pendle area to name but a few. We meet every third Sunday in the month with various pick-up points by coach in the Fylde area. There are three grades of walks each month, making sure there is something for everyone to enjoy. The walks are well checked out beforehand and are led by an experienced Club member to ensure your safety. If you would like to know more about the Club and how to join us visit our website www. fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone 886181

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YOGA CLASSES- GARSTANG & GREAT ECCLESTON Looking to relax and unwind or increase energy, flexibility and strength? Then come and practise Hatha Yoga in Garstang with Samantha. All classes are for mixed abilities as we work in stages and most classes are drop in, except those ** which run as courses.

Catterall Village Hall: Monday 8 – 9.30pm, Thursday 8.15 – 9.15pm, Saturday 9.30 – 11am** Cabus Village Hall: Wednesday 10.45 – 12.15pm Great Eccleston Village Centre: Thursday 9.45 – 11.15am ** In addition there is a special Gentle class for Seniors on Monday Mornings at Cabus Village hall (10 – 11.30am) & a more Dynamic Yoga for Sport class on a Wednesday Evenings at Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall (7.30 – 9pm). A new Gentle Yoga Class is also due to start 6th March, at Great Eccleston Village Hall on Mondays 1.15 – 2.45pm** For all enquiries please call on 07985 581888 or email at ysas@ hotmail.co.uk or visit www. yogaspiritandstrength.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome.

Call Julie for more info on 07786022980 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LADIES, GIRLS AND GALS ST CHAD’S TENNIS CLUB POULTON NEEDS YOU. We have special Ladies Social nights on Mondays starting from 6.30 as soon as the nights are lighter. We welcome all levels of player and there is Team play if you would like to play more competitive tennis.

Vicarage Rd opp The Cube in Poulton. More details can be found by googling St

Chad’s Tennis Club Poulton or by contacting Gemma the Chairman on 01253 821687 or 07810762361 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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). Phone Martin on 0753 441 0657 or check out www.fyldetaichi.com for more information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WYRE FLOUNDERS ADULT DISABLED SWIMMING CLUB Do you have a disability or suffer from arthritis, rheumatism, heart or breathing problems, MS, amputee or are recovering from an illness or injury? Join our friendly adult swimming club with easy access to the main pool at Fleetwood YMCA. Open exclusively to our club members every Sat from 4:30 to 5:30pm. For more information and membership fees call 01253 875315 or 01253 778165 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TAI CHI Wednesday morning 9:30-

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11:00am Catterall & Kirkland memorial hall. Tel: 07462 487474 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NORDIC WALKING WYRE Why not join us Nordic walking.

You will use 90% of your body’s muscles and burn 46% more calories than ordinary walking.

It is sociable and safe outdoor exercise and is suitable for all fitness levels. Contact Ann on 07587 185680 or email asannboyd@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Walks are last Sunday of the month (except bank holidays), The coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8-30am picking up through Layton and Poulton. Cost is £8.00 for each trip and £5 for children, the length of the walks are between 5 and 7 miles and sometimes a shorter walk of 2 or 3 miles is available. Suitable for all age groups. Contact Bernard on 764386 or 403261 for more info. bernard1538@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HATHA YOGA CLASSES YOGA FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS With Julie Holland (British Wheel of Yoga Diploma Teacher) AT THE MEMORIAL HALL, CARLETON. TUESDAYS 7PM TO 8.30PM (NEW TIME) WEDS 5.45PM TO 7.15PM. Yoga can help improve your general wellbeing and flexibility, help you to relax and breathe better. Classes are designed for all ages and abilities and you can work at your own pace as we practice postures in stages.

There is a relaxation session at the end of the class to help you to unwind. For more information contact me on 07712 732616 or email me at Joolsh09@yahoo. co.uk.

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COUNTRY DANCE GROUP We meet on Monday evenings from September to May in the United Reformed Church Hall, Croston Road, Garstang PR3 1FL from 7.30- 9.30. Everyone welcome, no partner or previous dancing experience is required!

Contact Pam (01995)603536 or Ian (01995)603998 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Come and join us every Monday at St Bernadette’s Parish Hall from 2pm-3pm for some gentle exercise to music, come along and make new friends.All ages welcome. For further details phone Ann 593343 or Jenny 354278 or just turn up.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON ILGI TAEKWONDO SELF DEFENCE CLASSES Every Sunday 11:00 to 12:30 At Poulton YMCA The Eagles Breck road, Poulton-Le-Fylde Tel 07548 203887 or 07500 214422 Email poultonilgitaekwondo@outlook. com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING WITH RSCDS RIBBLE VALLEY BRANCH. Classes held on Monday nights at Christ Church, Victoria Road, Fulwood, PR2 8NE, 7:30 to 9:30 and at Goosnargh Village Hall, 7:30 to 9:30 on Wednesdays Goosnargh, Church Lane, PR3 2BH.£2.50 per evening.

Contact MIchael on 01772 713018 or Joan on 01257 278400 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY Our new season begins on 13th September in Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Ave, Carleton FY6 7QE from 7.30 - 10.00 p.m. and will run through until the end of May 2018. We may not be as glamorous as ‘Strictly’, but we do have lots of fun and all for the

princely sum of £2.00 per week.

If you would like to join us, you will be made welcome and be assured that you do not need to have a partner, though it is advisable to bring some soft lowheeled shoes.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TIME TO DANCE! with Steve and Jane St Oswalds church hall Fleetwood Rd. Preesall 3rd Friday of every month Popular sequence, Ballrom and Latin dancing for all to enjoy.

7.30pm-10.30pm £4.00 per person inc. tea & coffee in break.

Info and enquiries Steve 07868 736820 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON KARATE ACADEMY Have you ever thought about taking up a Martial Art to learn self defence or just to keep fit and healthy?

Well, Poulton Karate Academy is a traditional Japanese Karate club based at Hodgson Academy, Poulton Le Fylde.

The clubs instructors have many years of experience who are Japanese trained, but more importantly DBS Checked, first aid trained and fully insured who are able to take you through to black belt and beyond.

In a world of increasing poor health and fitness, why not come along and see the benefits for yourself?

Contact Kev Berry for me details by emailing him at ramelsfield@ gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WOW WALKERS Wednesday Over Wyre Walkers are a group of retired and semi retired walkers. Walks are arranged for all abilities. We car share take turns leading walks.

We travel to walks in Lancashire Cumbria and Yorkshire Dales. For further information contact Sue on 01253 702866 or email sue.

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KNOTT END GOLF CLUB is offering FREE JUNIOR (up to age 16) Membership in 2018.

An introductory morning will be held at the club during Feb half-term. Parents/Guardians of interested youngsters should contact the club for further details Tel: 01253 810576 e:hilary@knottendgolfclub.com

Children HAMBLETON UNDER 5’S BABY & TODDLER GROUP Stay and Play fun for mixed ages, from babies and crawlers to active kids. Friendly meeting place for parents, grandparents, carers and childminders.

Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am – 12noon. Small fee inc refreshments. Playgroup - leave your 2+ yr old in our trusted

environment to have fun and meet new friends. Mondays (1st & 3rd of the month) 10am – 12 noon Tuesdays 10am – 12 noon. £6.00 per session inc drink & snack Both at Hambleton Village Hall. Term time only. Contact Gemma 07730 767397 or Facebook ‘Hambleton Under 5’s News and Events’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON CHESS CLUB JUNIOR PLAYERS (including beginners) use a 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TINKERBELLA RABBIT & GUINEA PIG CLUB Love rabbits and guinea pigs?

We hold weekend workshops and

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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 info or to book a place, call 01253 896485, All profits go towards the keep of the animals.

Poulton le Fylde, FY6 7UW. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1ST PILLING SCOUT GROUP We meet Wednesday’s in school term time at Pilling Methodist Church and cater for boys and girls from 6 years old to 14. Our Scout Group consists of Beavers meet at 6-30pm to 7-30pm.

Cubs-6-30pm to 8pm. And Scouts - 7-45pm to 9-15pm.

We have fun both indoors and outdoors depending on the season. We also need adult volunteers to help the children.

For more information contact Rod Robinson tel. 01253 790692

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FREE Online Listing www.link-mag.co.uk Derby Arms................................. 20

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