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A brand new show, featuring the voice of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher is coming to Thornton Little Theatre on 31st August – it’s the perfect way to round up your summer holidays! Directed by Tweenies creator Iain Lauchlan, Marty Macdonald’s Farm is presented by Martin Parsons (Playdays Live, Sooty’s Magic Castle) and Kate Ashmead (Tweenies, Thomas & Friends Live). With a colourful farmyard and host of loveable puppet characters, Marty MacDonald’s Farm is a family show particularly suitable for three to seven year olds.

August Live Weekender The Blue Room in Blackpool has a jam packed treat for live music lovers this bank holiday weekend The Blue Room on Church Street in Blackpol will be hosting an epic weekend of live music this August bank holiday weekend. Over twenty bands on two stages in one venue. The venue which recently opened under new management has heeded to demand and reinstated the indoor festival theme that was always a massive success to the venues previous organisers. The weekender takes place on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August.

The first confirmed band are Blackpool based ‘post-rock’ band ‘Goonies Never Say Die’ who will be returning to the live scene after nearly two years on hiatus. They are performing as a warm up to their appearance at ArcTanGent Festival at Fernhill Farm in Bristol on Saturday 30th August, where they will play alongside artists such as And So I Watch You From Afar, Russian Circles, Jamie Lenman, Mono, Baby Godzilla and more.

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Lancasters Halton Festival Is On

Live music, family fun and great food and drink combine once again at this year’s Halton Festival. Now in its second year, the event attracted over 1,000 people in 2013, and organisers are inviting everyone back for another summer celebration on Saturday August 9th.

The playing fields at the Centre will be the setting for the free daytime event, featuring up to 20 stalls, kids activities, international food, hand crafted local ale and plenty more besides. The festival also hosts the annual skate competition on one of the best skate parks in the north west. BMX, scooter or skateboard – a £5 entry fee gets you in the running to compete for some great prizes.

The outdoor stage will play host to bands and singers from the Lancaster area, including sets from Bears Hiding in Wallpaper, Stripped Back, Charlie Galloway, Blackheart Afterglow, Schooltrip and The Intensely Staring Cats.

In the evening, the fun moves inside The Centre with music from Morecambe indie rockers Joe McCorriston and the Blockbuster Blues, York genre hoppers Grinny Grandad, and Manchester’s award winning reggae/rock/ska four piece Jeremiah Ferrari.

Entry to the evening show, from 8pm, is £10.

Co-organiser Adam Lucas said: ‘The response to last year’s festival was fantastic, so we couldn’t resist doing it again. “Whether you’re kicking back with a beer and a burrito enjoying the live music, browsing the independent stalls which offer arts, crafts, cakes and cards and more besides, or braving the rodeo, you’re bound to find something you like. ‘We’re really pleased with our hand picked music line-up as well, with acts we’ve enjoyed seeing at other gigs and festivals. We want everyone to get into the festival spirit, relax and soak up the atmosphere before the party continues into the evening.’

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Jeramiah Ferrari fuse reggae, rock, ska, punk, and more to create a sound influenced by the likes of Bob Marley and Sublime, yet unique enough to call their own. The band has been touring heavily across the UK, supporting reggae and ska heavyweights The English Beat, The Blockheads and Neville Staple. Their release last year of The Dubby Rock EP received strong radio support across the UK and reached number 4 in the Itunes Reggae Charts. 2014 will see them playing The Willowman Festival with The Wailers and Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, and we’ve managed to secure them in Halton as well. BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson described then as an ‘extraordinary band’, and their single The Good Girl has had over 30,000 hits on Youtube.”

Other highlights at the event will be Greenlands Farm, The Apothecary cocktail bar, bouncy castles, site art, a dance display, Go Burrito, and Enjoy A Ball.

Mr Lucas added: ‘We very much welcome volunteers who can help set up and break down the festival and help out on the day, so if you can spare a few hours we’d love to hear from you. We also have spaces left for stalls so if you think you can bring something unique to the festival, email us on Hfest@hotmail. co.uk.’ More information about the festival can be found on Facebook.

The daytime event runs from 11am until 6.30pm and entry is free of charge. Tickets for the evening show will be available from June from The Greyhound Pub in Halton, the Coffee Shop at the Centre (during opening hours), and Go Burrito in Lower Church Street, Lancaster.

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News Mayor & Mayoress with Yunus Suleman, presenting Spirit Of Games certificate for badminton

Preston Guild City Games Celebration event A celebration event took place to mark the huge success of the Preston’s Guild City Games. Over 1,350 participants took part in sporting activities over three days, across 5 sites.

The Games were organised in partnership with Preston City Council, the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), Shout Network and NWL Chamber of Commerce, and were sponsored by Preston’s College.

The Celebration event brought together some of the businesses that took part in the Games and recognised individuals and teams in two awards: ‘Spirit of the Games’ and ‘Fair Play’. The organisers of each sport chose the winners.

Recognised in 9 sports at the celebration event were: Rugby: Barbarian’s (Fair Play) and Alex’s Team (Spirit of the Games) Badminton: Alisdair Boyle (Fair Play) and Yunus Suleman (Spirit of the Games) Table Tennis: Mike Charters (Fair Play) and Martin Shaw (Spirit of the Games) Netball: BAE (Fair Play) and UCLan (Spirit of the Games) Running: Karen Mansfield (Spirit of the Games) Rounder’s: Preston City Council (Fair Play) and Stone Create (Spirit of the Games) Football: BAE (Fair Play) and John Turner Construction Group (Spirit of the Games) Golf: Paul Morley, AB InBev (Fair Play) and Suzie Harulow, Stone Create (Spirit of the Games) Dragon Boat: OBAS UK (Fair Play) and Caritas Care (Spirit of the Games) 18

Speaking at the event, the Mayor of Preston, Councillor Nick Pomfret, said ‘It’s an honour to be here today and I’d like to thank all the businesses involved, as well as those behind the scenes, for making the Games another success.

Preston is a very proud city and events such as these bring the business community together.

Carry on practising your sports in readiness for next year!’

Jimmy Khan Head of Sport and Leisure at Preston City Council also commented ‘The celebration event was a fantastic opportunity to recognise the achievements of the unsung heroes of the Games. It wasn’t about winners; it was about those who demonstrated the values of the games - such as fair play.’

• Over 40 local businesses took part, with over 1,350 participants • Sports included: badminton, football, netball, running, rounder’s, rugby, golf, table tennis, dragon boat racing and walking in St Catherine’s Moonlight & Memories walk • Marketing support for the Games was provided by Shout Preston and North & West Lancashire Chamber of Commerce • Next year’s event will take place the weekend of 6/7 June 2015.

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Sweet Eve Strawberry Meringue Roulade with Mascarpone Serves 8 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 16 minutes Ingredients: Vegetable oil for brushing the tin Whites of 6 eggs 300g caster sugar 80g flaked almonds 400g mascarpone cream cheese 1tbsp heaped icing sugar 300g Sweet Eve strawberries Method: Preheat the oven to 200째C and place the oven rack quite near the top. Line a standard Swiss roll baking tin, or a shallow baking tray with baking parchment and brush with vegetable oil.

In a big, clean bowl, whisk the egg whites till they are quite stiff. Add the caster sugar slowly. Continue whisking until the meringue mixture is stiff and shiny, forming peaks.

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FOOD Sweet Eve Strawberry Cream Victoria Sponge Cake Serves 4 Named after Queen Victoria herself, there are few cakes that can beat this all-time classic recipe.

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Divide the mixture evenly between the tins and level with a knife. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the sponge cakes are well risen, golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool the sponge cakes on a wire rack. Hull the strawberries and

slice them in half. Whip the cream till quite stiff, mix in the icing sugar and the vanilla.

When the cakes are cool, spread the jam on one of the sponge cakes (if using) and spread half of the whipped cream on top. Place half of the strawberries on top of the cream. Place the other sponge cake on top and spread with the remaining whipped cream. Arrange the remaining strawberries in a spiral round the cake.

Sweet Eve Strawberry, Prosecco, Campari, Elderflower Cocktail Serves 6 people Preparation time: 10 mins ingredients: 300g Sweet Eve strawberries 6 sugar cubes (optional) 3 shots of elderflower cordial 3 shots of Campari 1 bottle of Prosecco

Method: Take 6 large champagne flutes and chill in the refrigerator. Hull all the strawberries and chop and blend half of them. Strain the strawberry puree into a jug through a sieve, to eliminate the seeds. When you are ready to serve the cocktail place a cube of sugar at the bottom of each glass, (if you prefer your cocktails less sweet then you can leave the sugar out). Pour half a shot of elderflower into each glass, followed by half a shot of Campari and half a shot of strained strawberry puree. Open the Prosecco bottle and top each flute with fizzy wine. Mix with a cocktail stirrer and serve with the remaining Sweet Eve strawberries.

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GARSTANG LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 19:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30 Thursday 9:30 - 19:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed

PRESTON HARRIS LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 19:00 Thursday 9:00 - 17:00 Friday 9:00 - 19:00 Saturday 9:00 - 17:00 Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 FULWOOD LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 19:00 Thursday 9:00 - 13:00 Friday 9:00 - 19:00 Saturday 9:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed INGOL LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Thursday Closed Friday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 19:00 Saturday 9:30 - 12:30 Sunday Closed LONGRIDGE LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 19:00 Wednesday Closed Thursday 9:30 - 19:00 Friday 9:30 - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed

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SHAROE GREEN LIBRARY 8 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8ED. Tel : 01772 719071 Opening Times: Monday 1.30pm - 7pm Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm Wednesday 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5p Thursday CLOSED Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 7pm Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm Sunday CLOSED PRESTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE The Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston Lancashire PR1 1HT. Phone:01772 253731 Free Admission Opening Times: Monday 10:00 - 05:30 Tuesday 10:00 - 05:30 Wednesday 10:00 - 05:30 Thursday 10:00 - 05:30 Friday 10:00 - 05:30 Saturday 10:00 - 05:30 THE OLD STATION LONGRIDGE The Old Station, Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3JP. Tel: 01772 437958 Heritage and Visitor Centre Exhibitions – free displays and video presentations on the history & heritage of Longridge. Also special exhibitions are held throughout the year.

Town Archive – the archive consists of photographs, sound recordings and documents, providing an insight into life in Longridge over the years. If you would like your photographs included in the archive, please bring them along to the Heritage Centre. All photographs are searchable on our website www. townarchive.longridgestation.co.uk and you can add further information, if you see something you recognise.

Events – themed coffee afternoons to share memories and stories of Longridge, together with other special events throughout the year.

Opening Times: 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday (except Public Holidays)

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PRESTON FLOWER CLUB meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except June, August and December) at St Martin’s Hall, Broadway, Fulwood PR2 9TH, at 2pm. You will enjoy fabulous floral demonstrations by national and area NAFAS demonstrators. Take part in the raffle and you may win one of the designs to take home with you. A wonderful afternoon with flowers and great company.

Each month there are different stalls and the club also holds workshops and gets involved in trips, flower festivals and other great events. In June the Club has an annual outing. Why not come along and join in the fun... Visitors and new members will be warmly welcomed. Contact Sara Barrow on 01772 866171.

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Despite being a ‘charity shop’ – all our stock is brand new and you don’t need experience as training will be given. If you would like to help us, we would love to hear from you. Reg charity no: 1051194-7 Info: Karen (01772) 524414 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRUSTEE BOARD Relate Lancashire is seeking volunteers to join its trustee board made up of other volunteers. As a leading local charity our service gives excellence in practice. Relate Lancashire offers family counselling, counselling for teenagers, sex therapy, relationship counselling and marriage guidance. Trustees oversee the work of the manager and the direction of the charity. All areas of skill and experience are welcome. We particularly need skills and experience in management, the legal system and fundraising.

Previous trustees have a variety of backgrounds such as retired teachers, former school governors, retired nurses, human resources managers, businessmen, former clients, and solicitors. Meetings currently take place every two months in Preston lasting two hours.

To apply Contact William on 07792 489204 or wdcragg@ yahoo.co.uk

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Lancashire Community Car Scheme. Operated

by Preston Community Transport Ltd. Charity No. 1114100. If you have a car, can spare an hour or so a week and want to assist people in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Julie on 01772 516208 GIFT (Guild Initiative for Furniture Trust) A local charity which collects unwanted furniture and household items from the general public (free of charge) and distributes them to people in need in the Preston area - (people are referred to us by over 20 local organisations including Preston domestic violence, Social services, housing associations, Barnardos) - people who have been allocated accommodation but have no means of furnishing it.

We have been operating in Preston for over 20 years (formed in Guild Year 1992) with 5 part time members of staff and volunteers we run a very efficient, low cost, but highly valued service. We help over 400 cases a year - over 800 people including many aged under 25 and dependent children, former homeless, people leaving prison or escaping domestic violence.

At a cost of approximately £60,000 pa, with a dedicated Board of Trustees and volunteers who contribute many hours free of charge. www.gift92.com 01772 716572

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MONDAY NIGHT SALSA CLASSES Join Julia and Steve for a weekly fix of Cuban Salsa.

Everyone is welcome to come and meet new friends.

Venue: Conservative Club Longridge, Preston Doors: 8pm til 11pm (last entry 10:00pm) BROOKS PROBUS CLUB The Club meets on the first and third Monday mornings each month at the Grapes Inn, Goosnargh and prides itself on being friendly and providing fellowship and the opportunity to widen ones circle of friends and acquaintances. It has a full and varied programme of stimulating talks, events and visits throughout the year and is open to retired businessmen, professionals and others of a similar ilk. To learn more of its activities and enquires on joining Contact Secretary on 01772 863743.

TABLE TENNIS FOR SENIORS Small group meets every Monday 2pm - 3pm at Fulwood Leisure Centre. Minimal charge - average ability. New members welcome.

Call 01772 716210 or just turn up at the Centre.

TULKETH TENNIS Indoor short tennis for adults Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30 till 12. New adult beginners tennis sessions Monday at 1.45pm all suitable for adults of any age, total beginners welcome. Junior groups most evenings. Contact Angela 07966315241 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.

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PRESTON & DISTRICT BLIND BOWLING CLUB Flat green bowling for blind and visually impaired people of all ages and abilities. Meetings at Moor Park bowling greens, Preston on Thursday afternoons, April to Sept, weather permitting.

Steve Dewitt on 01772 731576 FULWOOD TENNIS CLUB Highgate Avenue, Fulwood. Mini tennis and coaching for juniors on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Private lessons available for adults. Social tennis and team play. Just come along to the club.

Contact Jane on 07708 182036 WARTON JUNIOR BADMINTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18.

Call Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 ONE DAY PASTEL WORKSHOP Dobbies Garden Centre, Blackpool Road, Clifton, Preston PR4 0XL.With professional artist Les Darlow.

Last Sunday of every month. www.lesdarlow.com, lesdarlow@sky.com, T: Les 07900 576 840 PRESTON FLUTE GROUP We are a group of flautists who meet to play ensemble music in a friendly informal atmosphere.

Open to all adult players of approximately grade three standard and over, we meet every other Friday in Woodplumpton to play music of all styles from classical to pop and jazz standards. We use flutes of all sizes from piccolo down to the only subcontrabass flute in the country! Our website is www. prestonflutegroup.co.uk take a look and get in touch!

PRESTON CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB St Walburge’s Gardens, Weston Street, Preston PR2 2QJ. Monday 1.00 pm and 7.15 pm, Tuesday lessons 7.15 pm, Wednesday 10.00 am, Thursday 7.15 pm, Friday 7.15 pm. Contact Wendy Houlden 01772 338789 RAMBLERS PRESTON GROUP Join the Ramblers Preston Group for walks in Lancashire fresh air, exercise, lovely countryside what more can you ask for? We organize walks on a monthly basis. There are mid-week walks on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (5-7 miles) and weekend walks on the 3rd and 4th Sundays a long more strenuous walk of 10-13 miles on the 3rd Sunday and a short leisurely walk of about 5 miles on the 4th Sunday.

Non-members are welcome to come along and join us in our walks. Contact our Membership Secretary at gms@ preston.co.uk or visit our web site at www.prestonra. co.uk for assistance in joining the group as a member.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with RSCDS Ribble Valley Branch.

Beginner’s class Mondays 7.30-9.30pm at Christ Church Hall, Victoria Road, Fulwood, PR2 8NE. £2.00 inc tea & biscuits. Contact Michael 01772 713018 PRESTON FORUM PROBUS CLUB Retired or semi-retired men and ladies - come and listen to interesting and varied speakers. We meet at 10am every other Thursday at Broughton Parish Church Hall, Broadway, Fulwood.

Info: Dave Cope on 01772 863417 PRESTON FOLK DANCE CLUB Galloway Hall, Brackenberry Road, Fulwood. Monday Evenings from 7.45 - 10pm. 01772 745813.

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TITTLE TATTLE IN THE TOWN (MORECAMBE) Thursdays 10 – 12 Morecambe Library. Come and meet new people, make new friends.Cake, Games, Biscuits, Coffee, Quizes, Fruit, Enjoy, Tea, Fun, Laughter. Contact us for more information or just turn up and enjoy: phone 01524 383394. email office@ mypostivefuture.net RIBBLE VALE FLORAL GROUP We meet at 7-30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month in St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Tulketh Rd/Blackpool Rd. junction, Ashton-on-Ribble. We have a flower arranging demonstration from a local or National demonstrator and the arrangements are then raffled off. Tea and coffee are available and visitors are most welcome. Marie on 01772 493098.

PRESTON TAE KWON DO Ashton Methodist Church Hall Mondays 6.30pm, Fulwood leisure Centre Wednesdays 6pm, West view leisure centre Wednesday 8.30pm, Thursdays 7pm & Sundays 11am.

2 free classes. Classes for all abilities throughout preston, children from 5years plus, adult classes, family and junior classes available. Family discount on classes etc. Learn self defence, get fit build confidence and have fun.

T: Karen 07739309960, www.prestontaekwondo.co.uk OIL PAINTING CLASSES At mike hall`s dance studio preston old rd. (opp boars head) taught by a professional local artist. Monday night 7.00pm - 9-30pm. Tuesday morning 10.30am - 1.00pm. Tuesday night 7.00pm - 9.30pm. Thursday afternoon 1.00pm - 3.30pm. Contact Bob 07780804195 THE SUNDAY WALKING GROUP The Preston based Sunday Walking Group organises guided walks each and every Sunday at 10:30. If you would like to get out into the local countryside at the weekend and enjoy a good walk and meet other like-minded people then please visit our Website www. thesundaywalkinggroup.com or contact Derek Harper on 07725 099502 for our Newsletter and more information.

GARSTANG GATORS For weekly lessons, competitive training and keep fit swimming, we have sessions up to age 21 on Fri/ Sat/Sun/Mon at Garstang YMCA and Lancaster Uni pools. Swimmers compete in North Lancs Micro and Sub leagues, local galas at Blackpool, Preston and Kendal and the popular Annual Champs. We get Olympic training from top swimmers and coaches like Rob Bale, Glen Robinson, Nick Gillingham. One of the friendliest clubs around, please call in on a Fri/Sun session and say hi.

Sue Roome 01995 603885 www.garstangasc.org.uk KRAFTWORKS Freckleton Methodist Church Hall, Kirkham Road, Freckleton, PR4 1HS. a voluntary run craft group who meet fortnightly on a Monday evening 7pm – 9pm.

Come along to our relaxed and friendly craft group and take part in the craft activities, wow your friends and family with your creativity and make new friends.

Or bring your own craft project and share your ideas/techniques with the group. £2.50 per session (including refreshments) Info: Marion 07792 665384 / 01772 634282 mazbolton@icloud.com, Linda 07775 744758, Heather 01942 840403, hkjones4@sky.com

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SPRINGFIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days on Saturday every 2 weeks 3 grades of walk, bus pickups from Blackpool to Black Bull, Preston.

Info: enquiries@springfieldfellwalking.co.uk. Christine: 01772 865278, Web www.springfieldfellwalking.co.uk STOP SMOKING DROP-IN CLINICS A number of stop smoking drop-in clinics are running in Central Lancashire for people who need help quitting smoking. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s stop smoking service is urging quitters not to struggle on their own but to get in touch! The Quit Squad are holding the sessions at locations in Central Lancashire to enable people to book an appointment or simply drop in for free expert help and advice.

The drop-in sessions take place every week at the following locations: Monday 5pm-7pm: Minerva Health Centre, Preston, Thursday 5pm-7pm: St Mary’s Health Centre, Penwortham , Saturday 9am-11am Minerva Health Centre, Preston. A number of one-to-one clinics are also available for people who would like to book a specific appointment. To find out more please visit www. lancashirecare.nhs.uk and search ‘stop smoking clinics’.

The Quit Squad can be contacted on 01772 644474 or please visit www.quitsquad.nhs.uk SPIRITUAL HEALING Every Sunday 5 pm - 6pm, Preston Ethical Spiritualist Church, 16 Newton Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1DY. Info: Maria Welch T: 07742 876747 PRESTON EMBROIDERS GUILD Meets at St Andrews Church, Tulketh Road, Preston, PR2 1ES on the first Saturday of the month. We have a full programme of workshops, dayschools and talks.

We welcome everyone, beginners and experienced stitchers. Please telephone 01254 830328 for details.

FREEBOOTERS RAMBLING CLUB Local pick up points by coach on the second Sunday of each month from South Shore Blackpool to Preston via Lytham St.Annes. Three fully led graded walks mainly to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

Fare £10. New members welcome. July 13th Keswick Ring Pauline on 01253 733833 for information.

LINE DANCING IN PRESTON EVERY TUESDAY Come along and join in the fun, singles, couples, groups. Meet new friends and keep fit. All levels, beginners welcome. BAC/EE Sports and Social Club, South Meadow Lane, Broadgate, Preston More Info call Dougie on 07815533645 BROUGHTON & DISTRICT TENNIS CLUB Whittingham Lane, Broughton. Tennis for all ages and abilities! Whether it’s social tennis, team tennis or tennis coaching you are after, we cater for everyone! Come along on Monday evening Club Night 6-7.30pm for either ‘Turn Up and Play’ mix in social or a beginners coaching squad. We have 5 floodlit courts available. For more details of this or any aspect of the tennis club call Helen, secretary 01772 495517 or David White, resident coach 07736 739783 or email broughtontennis@hotmail.co.uk

BARKING MAD MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS We meet at Dobbies Garden Centre, Newton. Bringing together dog lovers who have a dog and love looking after another dog or dog lovers who miss having a dog and enjoy looking after a dog on a part time basis.

A friendly group meeting to chat about the fun and companionship of looking after a dog. It’s a great way to get together with like minded people and enjoy all the benefits of having a dog stay on a part time basis.

For details of the next coffee morning phone Alison on 07786438067 or e-mail alison.gledhill@barkingmad. uk.com 3 IN 1 GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS Unique combination of Pilates, yoga, and gentle aerobics. Feel fitter and more relaxed. Improve your posture and flexibility. Friendly, none competitive atmosphere. Tuesday mornings 9:30 – 10:30. £3.50 per session.St. Martin’s Parish Hall, Broadway, Fulwood.

Info Hilary Hine RSA, T: 01995 601040, Email: hinefamily. hh@gmail.com GREAT ECCLESTON MARKET DAY The market takes place every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm. For information on Great Eccleston Market call 07590 043238

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DOLLY DAZZLER PRESENTS ‘REVIVAL’ Saturday 9th August 10am - 5pm Preston’s Flag Market FREE entry for all. Come together to celebrate local Trade, Art and Food. Striking stalls and quirky showcases featuring quality vintage, retro, new and inspired items..staged on the historic flag market - the grounds of the stunning Harris Museum. Plus WATCH our spellbinding ARTY FLASH MOB..creating art on the flags (literally)! We are also proudly supporting ‘MIND Lancashire’! Restore ~ Revive ~ Promote.

Pop along to ‘Dolly Dazzler Presents’ on facebook or www. dollydazzlerpresents.co.uk

GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE Friday 22nd August, 8pm The Blue Room, Church Street, Blackpool Blackpool based, Instrumental ‘Post-Rock’ band GNSD make a welcome return after over a year on hiatus. They will be performing as a warm up to their appearance at ArcTanGent Festival near Bristol the following weekend. The band have released two albums on legendary US indie label Deep Elm Records who recently put their back catalogue online as ‘pay what you want downloads’ you can get them from www.deepelm.com.

Info: Facebook.com/gooniesneversaydiemusic Twitter@gnsd ‘FOLLOW THE THREAD’ EXHIBITION Tuesday 16th to Monday 22nd September, 10am - 4pm The Green Room, Barton Grange Garden Centre, Garstang Road, Brock, Preston PR3 0BT Preston Branch Embroiderers’ Guild Exhibition ‘Follow the Thread’. Guild Contact: 01254 830328 or www. prestonembroiderersguild.co.uk for further details

SPRING FIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walk. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. www.springfieldsfellwalking.co.uk, T: 01772 865278 Advertise your business call 0800 970 7687 or email info@link-mag.co.uk

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ANNUAL BABY BEAT CHARITY GOLF DAY Monday 8th September 2014 Leyland Golf Club With ‘Match of the Day’ pundit Mark Lawrenson.

Teams of four are invited to play in this prestigious event, only £275 per team. To include Light lunch, Shotgun start, Team Stableford 2 out of 4 scores to count, Handicaps: Gents 24, Ladies 36 3/4 allowance, Longest Drive & Nearest Pin Competitions, 4 Course Dinner, Comedian Entertainment followed with the Tophy/Prize Presentations (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and commemorative photo with Lawro for every team. All proceeds to the Baby Beat Appeal (Reg charity no 1051194-7).

To book or for more details contact Karen Entwistle on 01772 524414 NORTHERN VEGAN FESTIVAL/BLACKPOOL LIVE A BETTER LIFE FAIR Saturday September 13, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HL 200+ vegan, green, fairtrade, and human rights stalls, films, talks, cookery demos, children’s activities, aftershow. www.northernveganfestival.com CHARITY WALK Saturday 27th September, 10am The Beach Cafe, St.Annes Organised by the Blackpool Fylde & Wyre Multiple Sclerosis Society. An annual fun walk from The Beach Cafe in St.Annes proceeding either south to The Windmill on Lytham Green and back to the Beach cafe via Fairhaven lake OR in a north direction to Blackpool Tower and back to the Beach Cafe where refreshments are available. Car parking is also arranged free of charge for participants at the Beach Cafe car park. It is entitled “WHEEL & WALK” and everyone is welcome - any age

- either by wheelchair, mobility scooter, walking, jogging etc. the choice is yours! The distance is approx 10km.

Come in fancy dress if you like! (prize for the best!!)

There is an entrance fee of £5.00 per person which includes a T-shirt and a bottle of water. Every penny raised by donations, sponsorship entrance fees etc. will be spent on helping local people suffering from this crippling neurological condition.

If required - Sponsorship forms are available from Roy (01253 733705) - John (01253 858446) or Estelle (01253 781972) or just come along and pay the entrance fee and enjoy the walk.

‘CHARITY LUNCH’

Tuesday 30th September

Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley, Longridge PR3 2TB You are invited to a Charity Lunch in support of Cancer Help Preston Ltd. (previously known as Vine House) Stalls from 11.30am, Lunch served 12.30pm (choice of menu on the day) Followed By BARBARA’S of STANDISH FASHION SHOW Admission £25 by prior booking only, Information or tickets, Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689

DAVE EGERTON BAND - BIG BAND SOUNDS Sat 4th October, 7:30pm

Preston Grasshoppers RC, Lightfoot Lane, PR4 OAP Charity event organised by AUD-M-ED. AUD-MED is a small charity raising money to help deaf people in developing countries. In this instance the fundraiser is to raise enough to purchase equipment to identify and manage hearing loss in babies and young children in Ghana. Early detection and effective management of hearing loss facilitates the development of speech and language. Tickets £20 including full buffet For tickets contact valerienewton@btinternet.com or telephone 07752 155000

Lancaster Music Festival 2014 Lancaster’s award-winning FREE Music Festival is famous for reflecting the city of Lancaster’s musical abundance, excellence and diversity and is driven by well over 150 acts performing a wide range of genres at over 30 venues within walking distance across the city as well as venues at Lancaster University.

Lovely Eggs performing during last years festival.

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Now in its 6th year, Lancaster Music Festival is being extended by 2 days to take place from 9th to 13th October 2014. The festival will kick off with a launch party on the Thursday evening!

Virtually all the shows are free. The ales are not free but are super. There will be a Festival Ale courtesy of Thwaites Brewery and brand new for this year an special blend of Festival Coffee, courtesy of Atkinsons Coffee Roasters.

Despite efforts in previous years to try to wrap up LMF on Sunday night we have found that it continues into the week, so we now officially give up and accept this city now has its own unofficial Bank Holiday weekend!

For more information about the festival, including details of how to apply to perform, visit our website www.lancastermusicfestival.com or contact us via email, phone or social media using the details below.

So come along to a huge variety of performances from local, regional, national and international acts.

Already more venues, more acts, more of the time, more music, more madness!

CONTACT DETAILS: Email: info@lancastermusicfestival.com Facebook: facebook.com/LancasterMusicFest Twitter: twitter.com/LancsMusicFest

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Send listings to info@link-mag.co.uk KEY SERVICES Preston Police Station Lancaster Road North, Preston, Lancashire PR1 2SA Telephone 0845 1 25 35 454 NON EMERGENCY Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Safety Check 0800 169 1125 Gas Leaks (24 hour) 0800 111 999 Emergency Electricity 0800 195 4141 Water Burst/No Water 0845 746 2200 United Utilities 0800 195 4141 Emergency Heating Repairs (24hour) 0845 074 4002 HEALTH Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane North, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HT. 01772 716565 St Catherine’s Hospice 01772 784210 Duty Chemist Sundays Lloyds 01772 254937 NHS Direct (24hr Service)Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Emergency Dental Service 01772 777397 Skelmersdale NHS Walk in Centre (15 miles from Preston) 01695 588640 Community Health Council Tel: 01772 259089 Brittle Bones Society, Longridge Branch 01772 784919

National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 NHS Stop Smoking 01772 644474 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0808 800 5000 Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Pathways (Mental Health Resource Centre) 01772 324825 Preston Domestic Violence Services 24 hour Helpline; 01772 201601 RELATE (Relationship Counselling) 01772 717597 LOCAL SERVICES Preston City Council 01772 906900 Abbeyfield Society 01772 863034 Anchor (Housing) 0845 140 2020 Harvest Housing Group 01772 765 600 Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60 (24hr) www.environment-agency.gov.uk Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

CHARITY Age Concern Central Lancashire 01772 552850 Barnardo’s shop 01772 882269 British Heart Foundation 01772 253 435 British Red Cross 0844 871 8000 Cancer Research UK 01772 881 713 Caritas Care Ltd 01772 732313 Cats Protection Preston 0845 177 0708 HELPLINES Galloway’s Society for the Blind 01772 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 744148 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Gift92 (Guild Initiative for Furniture Trust) Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 769 7555 01772 716572 CancerHelp (Preston) Ltd 01772 793344 Save the Children Shop 01772 717727 Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 Ummah Welfare Trust 01772 253040 Child Line 0800 1111 Cruse Bereavement Help Line TRANSPORT 01772 686668 Blackpool Airport 01253 343434 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 Discover, Drug and Alcohol Recovery UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Service 01772 825492 Coast Guard Services Fylde Citizens Advice Bureau 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 01772 682588 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Heartbeat (Cardiac Rehabilitation/ Preston Community Transport Support) 01772 717147 01772 204667 Help Direct 0303 3331021 Preston Tourist Information Centre Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 01772 253731 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) Traveline Service 0871 200 22 33 National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 National Express 08717 818 181

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National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Northern Rail 0845 600 1159 Transpennine Express 0845 600 1671 Virgin Trains 08457 222 333 OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing 0844 800 6772 Citizens Advice Bureau 01772 822416 RSPCA 0300 1234 999 (National) RSPCA Animal Centre 01772 792553 Social Services 01772 254868

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