20th BIRTHDAY ISSUE
Luxury is more affordable than you think
Lakeview Lodge, Newfield Lodge & The Moorings are part of a family owned group of care homes, where we have been providing the best in care since 1987 Services we provide
• Respite & long-term residential and specialist dementia care
• Personal care packages tailored to meet your individual needs
• On site, dedicated 24 hour care team
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A local, family run business serving the Fylde Coast for over 70 years.
Harry Jacks Ltd is now into its third generation as Harry’s grandson, David manages the business.
David has over 30 years roofing experience and is also a qualified building surveyor.
We undertake all roofing work including slating, tiling, GRP fibreglass & EPDM rubber roofing, leadwork, fascias & soffits, guttering & chimneys.
Harry Jacks Ltd 32 Heyhouses Lane St Anne’s 723 624 or 07949 281 074
Harry Jacks Roofing
SLATING TILING REROOFING POINTING GUTTERING FIBREGLASS & EPDM RUBBER
I published the first Local List back in February 2005.
Twenty years later we’re still going strong. And what a journey!
Looking back, the world was a very different place.
I had a lot more hair, a bit more energy, a bit less wisdom and a lot less patience.
Tony won a landslide general election to start a third term, Pink Floyd reformed for Live 8 & Freddie Flintoff helped defeat the Aussies over a magic Ashes summer. At Bloomfield Road Owen replaced Colin Hendry with Simon Grayson as our team struggled in League One front of an average gate of 5,800
A big thank you to our army of advertisers. All those fanastic local businesses that go the extra mile to give great service and satisfaction.
A big thank you for all the lovely people who have supported us with their recommendations and kind comments.
A big thank you to the army of posties who bring Local List to your letterbox every month in all weathers.
And to the tiny handful that have complained - sod off.
And of course, a big thank you to you, dear reader, who have taken Local List into your hearts since we started. I hope you’ve enjoyed Local List as much as we have.
It has been a privilege to cover activities in the greatest place on earth.
I know I’m extremely lucky to be here on the Fylde Coast and very grateful to be amongst so many wonderful people.
Without your help and generous support we would not have been able to get this far.
David Thorley Publisher, Local List
PS. I look forward to the next twenty years. I sincerely hope we’ll still be together in 2045!
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Man’s Best Friend?
Professor Judith Mossman
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Arts & Humanities) Coventry University Thurs 13 Feb
Lytham St Anne’s High School Albany Road
Doors 6.15pm Lecture 7pm
Non members £5 on door lsaclassics.com
15th Feb 9am-12.30pm
LYTHAM METHODIST CHURCH HALL corner of Westby Street & Park Street FY8 5LU
To book a table contact John on 07367 111 226
Thur 13 Feb 2-4pm
Dagenham & Redbridge Sat 15 Boston Utd Tue 18
Utd Tue 4
White Church Fairhaven Music from Tower & Church Organist David Windle in the Hall Free with refreshments
01772 687 973 Wed 19 Feb An Evening with Sir Geoff Hurst Wed 19 Feb Blackpool Grand Theatre Wed 19 Feb 2pm FYLDE ARTS POETRY
Lytham Assembly Rooms A group of friends who love poetry John 07714 761 273
The Lytham St Annes Choral Society invites you to join Bob Chilcott
choral composer, conductor & singer leading a workshop on his Nidaros Jazz Mass
Accompanist Robin Stopford
Saturday 1st March
Church Road Methodist Church, Church Road, St Annes FY8 3NQ
£25 (free for students in full-time education) Book via
Our spring 2025 concert will feature the Nidaros Jazz Mass by Bob Chilcott.
The workshop will give both those who will sing in the concert and those who are interested in the Nidaros Jazz Mass an opportunity to meet the composer and to learn more about the work and his process of creation.
Commissioned by the Nidaros Cathedral Girls’ Choir Trondheim, Norway, the Nidaros Jazz Mass
draws on a variety of jazz styles to present to fun and innovative setting of the Latin Missa Brevis.
Workshop open to all.
The Choral Society’s Spring Concert is Saturday 12th April at Church Road Methodist Church, St Annes.
WINTER PRUNING
inc. small trees & fruit trees
LEAF CLEARING
QUALITY GARDEN MAINTENANCE
SPECIALIST LAWN CARE
GET READY FOR SPRING
With a one off tidy Old Sheds & Greenhouses Removed
Power Washing For Block Paving & Indian Stone Cleaning & Sealing Specialist
Call Steven 07957 578 509
Established over 20yrs in Lytham St Annes
Viki Cuthbertson 5th
PENDLE WITCHES
Beverley Bannister 12th
POLICE IN THE COMMUNITY PCSO Trevor Stirling 19th
Charity Coffee Morning for Royal Navy & Marines Charity 10am Saturday 22nd
BROADBAND
Martin Welsh 26th
FRECKLETON AIR DISASTER
Ruby Currell Mar 5th
10-11.30am Wednesdays Wesley Hall, Westby St. Lytham
Clare A. Jackson B.A.Hons. caj@rrfsolicitors.com
Rupert Hale B.A.Hons. rh@rrfsolicitors.com
Lytham Office
4 Church Road
Lytham, FY8 5LH Tel 01253 734253
Blackpool Office 85-89 Adelaide Street
Blackpool, FY1 4LX Tel 01253 621432
Email: info@rrfsolicitors.com
Robert T. Evans B.A.Hons. (Dunelm) rte@rrfsolicitors.com
St Valentinius was imprisoned for performing weddings for Roman soldiers and for providing help to persecuted Christians.
On the eve of his execution he wrote the first valentine, a letter to the jailer’s daughter, signed ‘From your Valentine’. He was martyred on 14th February AD 269 and buried beneath the Via Flaminia in Rome.
Geoffrey Chaucer first linked St Valentine’s feast with the idea of romatic love in his book ‘Parliament of Foules’ in the fourteenth century.
During the middle ages it was believed that birds paired in mid-February. Saint Valentine’s Day February 14.
We look forward to you joining us, you will be made most welcome.
10.45am each Sunday Children leave for activities in the Church Hall Shoppers Services
Every Thursday 10am in the hall followed by coffee at 10.30am
Every Wed 10am-3pm in the Church Hall. Hot drinks, lunch & friendship.
Thursday Club 6 & 20 Feb 2.30pm See website for speakers Craft Group Alternate Thursdays 1pm Table Top Sale Sat 1 Feb 10am-2pm
Afternoon with Afternoon Tea Sat 22 Feb 2-4pm
Clifton Drive North (by Ashton Gardens) Rooms for hire at reasonable rates www.stannesonseaurc.org.uk Follow us on Facebook - Stannesurc
We open up a world of possibilities to girls from 4 to 18 - one where they can do anything. We are the UK’s largest youth organisation dedicated completely to girls. It’s totally flexible. Any help you can give will make a big difference. There is no commitment too small. You can volunteer in a group or you use your skills behind the scenes. You don’t need any girlguiding experience to join. We meet in St Annes, Lytham, Ansdell, Warton, Freckleton, Kirkham & Wesham.
For more information email fyldedivisionguiding@gmail.com or visit girlguiding.org.uk/volunteer
Service Parish Mass 10.30am
Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30am Details of other services can be found on the Church Website Everyone is welcome www.stannesparishchurch.org
Vicar: Father Glen Brooks St Annes Road East, FY8 3BB ROOMS FOR HIRE Parish Office 722 736
9 million Snowdrops, Tea Room, Courtyard, Shop, Antiques Hub & Garden Centre, Pay & Display Parking
A plan saves your family worry and expense and makes things easier for your loved ones at a difficult time. It’s a shrewd financial move as you fix the cost at today’s price and protect against rising costs. It’s a thoughtful way to provide for your family when the time comes. Please don’t hesitate to call, we are available 24 hours. www.markraefunerals.co.uk Enjoy Peace Of Mind with a GUARANTEED funeral plan so your family won’t have to pay for your funeral To be sure we are the right place for you or someone you care for, we offer a trial stay at discounted rates. If now could be the right time to make a move, see more about us on www.abbeyfieldlytham.org ring 01253 739 955 or 01253 736 310 Or email Abbeyfield.lsa@btinternet.com Free, we ask a £1 per person donation which provides you with a Snowdrop map, factsheet & 10% off a Hall Tour.
Rae (incorporating Rawcliffe & Rae) 11 Wood Street, St Annes, FY8 1QS ☎
Sundays
10.30am
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According to the Met Office, February is our third driest month of the year! (After April and May). An average of 2.2 inches of rain fell over 11 days of rainfall (1981 to 2010).
The average minimum temperature is 1.7°C, so it’s definitely our coldest month.
Walking along the Prom is chilly and night temperatures regularly drop below freezing. The sea will remain a cold 7°C until May.
By the end of February the sun is rising before 7am and giving us almost 11 hours of daylight. However we only average 3 hours of sunshine per day. Daily high temperatures are now regularly around 8°C.
We begin to see more visitors to Blackpool. The Tower, Zoo, the Sandcastle and piers are all open. The Pleasure Beach is opening
at weekends, the Grand and Winter Gardens have shows and February half term school holidays often see the Promenade full. Many people think this is one the best times to visit Blackpool because it is quiet
Beware... February brings storms.
On 23 February 2017 Storm Doris battered Britain, damaging Colwyn Bay Pier and causing winds of up to 80mph across the Fylde. The previous year, on 21 Feb, Storm Jonas tested the sea defences with gale force winds and storms.
On 13 February 2014 trains were suspended between Preston and Blackpool North because of strong winds and rain. The night of 9 February 1988 saw winds of 84mph recorded at Blackpool Airport.
Corner of Clifton Drive South & Eastbank Road
Sunday Morning Worship at the Drive Service every Sunday at 10.30am
Come and join us for our COFFEE MORNING
Every Friday 10.30am-12 noon
Please join us for our mid-week service the first Wednesday of every month at 12 noon ROOMS FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE RATES
Minister: Rev Stuart Wild tel 01772 715134 www.thedrivestannes.org.uk
St Anne’s Spiritual Society
Every Tuesday apart from the first Tuesday of each month
Spiritual Awareness/Development Class (must enrol before attendance) 7-8.30pm L’ora Di Napoli restaurant, 53 Clifton St. Lytham, FY8 5ER (NB not postal address)
Every Thursday apart from the first Thursday of each month
Spiritual Healing
6.15-7pm (last entry 6.45pm)
Lytham Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace Lytham FY8 5JY (NB not postal address)
Divine Service With Guest Speaker/Demonstrator 7.30-8.45pm (doors open at 7pm)
Lytham Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace Lytham FY8 5JY (NB not postal address)
Further details
St Anne’s Spiritual Society Facebook page or telephone 07748 668 480
BLACKPOOL GANG SHOW
2Sun Feb Blackpool Grand Theatre
From Thursday 30 Jan. Plus 2pm Saturday Matinee
FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE
1Sat Feb Blackpool Opera House
Live band plus a cast of West End singers by candlelight
SABBOTAGE
2Sun Feb Waterloo Music Bar
Black Sabbath tribute band with 2 one hour sets
PUCCINI MADAMA BUTTERFLY
2Sun Feb Blackpool Grand Theatre
Ukrainian Opera & Ballet with full orchestra
GIOVANNI PERNICE
9Sun Feb Blackpool Grand Theatre
2021 Strictly champion with a night of dance
FAIRPORT CONVENTION
16 Sun Feb Lowther Pavilion Lytham
Original folk rockers from 1967. Now featuring founder Simon Nicol, Dave Pegg, Ric Sanders, Chris Leslie & Dave Mattacks. Support from Danny Bradley.
CLASSICALLY LOWTHER
17Mon 1.30pm Lowther Pavilion
Clarinet duo Phil Shotton & Sarah Dutch play music by Mozart, Haydn & more
LOWTHER JAZZ CLUB
19Wed Feb Lowther Pavilion Lytham
An evening of original jazz, cool standards and improvisation
SIR GEOFF HURST
19Wed Feb Blackpool Grand Theatre
An evening with an English World Cup Winner. Farewell tour. Meet & greet available. .
WOOFERS COMEDY CLUB
20Thur Feb Lowther Pavilion Lytham
Phil Nichol, Archie Kelly, Adam Anwar & Phil Walker
VAMPIRES ROCK
20Thur Feb Blackpool Grand Theatre
Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock Eternal Love - The Musical. A full cast of singers, dancers for a night of spectacular musical theatre
ROCKET MAN
22Sat Feb Lowther Pavilion Lytham
A tribute to the amazing Sir Elton John, Still Standing and turning 78 in March
MILTON JONES
23Sun Feb Lowther Pavilion Lytham
Radio 4 & Mock The Week star with a night of stand up comedy
JON CULSHAW
23Sun Feb Blackpool Grand Theatre
Radio Wave’s very own superstar. From Ormskirk to Hollywood, now back in Blackpool
MOZART GROUP
24Mon Feb Lowther Pavilion Lytham String quartet with a humorous take on classical music
25Tue Feb Lowther Pavilion Lytham Manchester based guitarist Stuart McCallum & singer/flautist Rioghnach Connolly with a night of modern acoustic folk
URIAH HEEP - FAREWELL
25Tue Feb Bridgewater Hall Manchester
Heavy Metal fathers bow out. A final tour from a truly legendary British band. ‘appy Days indeed
PETE WYLIE THE MIGHTY WAH!
1Sat Mar Waterloo Music Bar
The Story of the Blues with a Heart as Big as Liverpool
We are a group of ladies, having an interest in Girl Guiding, helping others and making friends. We meet at Fairhaven Methodist Church, Ansdell. For further information call Irene 01772 687973
Can you spare 1 hour a week to speak to a vulnerable or lonely person over the phone or in person in the Fylde Area?
Please contact Mark Lancashire Volunteer Partnership on 07887 831 672 mark.trent@lancashire.gov.uk
Come along and joins us on Tuesday afternoon for Bingo and other additional monthly events. Or enjoy a game of Solo Whist on Friday Afternoons at 2pm
Well Church Community Hall St Albans Road, St Anne’s Only £2 annual Subscription. Tel Eddy 07925109021
Your sure of a warm welcome
Freckleton Library Everybody Welcome 10 Mon Feb
Resuscitation, defibrillators, etc New Ladies Joining Every Month £2.50 includes a brew bring your own lunch thorntonladiesclub@gmail.com
ARTS SOCIETY FYLDE
0739 987 0179. 10 Monthly lectures each year. First Wednesday of the month at 2pm at Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. Non members £8
BACKGAMMON
Ian 07817 111 259 Beginners welcome. The Links, St Annes
BALLET CLASSES FOR OLDER LEARNERS
Sarnai 07851 474 844. Silver Swans BOWLS - ASHTON GARDENS
Margaret 725593 Experienced or beginners all welcome
BOWLS - HOPE STREET
Edna 07707 606 134. Hope St Park Pavilion, every Weds through season. Bowls & coaching provided
BOWLS - MARINE PARK CLUB
Steve 07801 349 660. Fairhaven Lake. New members always welcome. Development sessions available.
BRIDGE - DISTRICT LADIES CLUB
Gwen 07944 863 975. 262 Clifton Drive South, FY8 1NE. Daily bridge sessions. Social events & Lunch club
BRIDGE - LYTHAM
Kate 07910 321042 4a Pembroke Road, Ansdell
BRIDGE - ST ANNES
Marilyn 07925 123 866. 7 Allenby Road, FY8 2DG. Daily sessions, all welcome CHESS CLUB
7.15pm Thursdays at Lytham Ex-Service & Social Club, Chapel St. COMMUNITY CHOIR
Norah 07843 625 875. Rehearsals every Weds 7pm. Well Community Hall, 99 St Alban’s Rd
DANCE EXERCISE FOR 50+
Karen 07966 446 231. Every Monday 11-noon. St Anne’s Community Hall, St Alban’s Road. Exercise to the Greatest Hits EX-SERVICEMEN’S CLUB
721033. 22 Alexandra Road, St Anne’s. Every Tues 8pm Open Mic Night. Every Thursday from 2pm bingo & quiz. BT
Sports & Sky Sports. Cheap beer, great price doubles
FAIRHAVEN LAWN TENNIS CLUB
07734 229909 Social tennis 1.30pm Tues, Thurs & Sat . Sun 10am. New members welcome GARDENING GROUP - ST ANNE’S
Ruth 077 36 824 779 All ages welcome
HEYHOUSES COMMUNITY CHOIR
Liz 732589. Meet 7.30pm every Monday term time at Heyhouses Junior School, Clarendon Road North. New members welcome
JUST GOOD FRIENDS
Bev 0755 773 4233 Weds 10.30-noon
The Palace, 18 Garden Street, St Annes. Combating loneliness & isolation
LIGGARD COURT MEN’S GROUP
2-4pm Every Thurs. Share activities & skills
LYTHAM HERITAGE GROUP
Info 730787. 2 Henry Street, Lytham. Exhibitions 10am-4pm(closed Mon) at Heritage Centre, Henry Street
FRIENDS OF LSA ART COLLECTION www. friendsofthelythamstannesartcollection. org
MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION
01253 700735 Guards Club, 37e Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Meet 11am alternate Sundays
PHILATELIC SOCIETY
Tim 07703 183 655 Meet every last Weds
7.30pm Drive Methodist Church, St Annes POETRY GROUP
John 07714 761 273 Meet 3rd Weds monthly in Lytham Assembly Rooms. Group of friends who share a love of the written word.
PROBUS CLUB - LYTHAM
Meeting every Wednesday, Sept-March. 10am Wesley Hall, Westby Street, Lytham
PROBUS CLUB - ST ANNES
Peter 07388 596 105 Meet every Thursday
10am coffee from October to March at the Well Church Hall, St Albans Road
RAILWAY SOCIETY
Meet second Weds every month 7.30pm Lytham Methodist Church Hall, Park
Street. Visitors welcome RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY
Chris 698704. Good music in good company. Thursdays 7.30pm Sept-May
RIBBLE CRUISING CLUB
01253 739983. Lytham Prom, FY8 5LD. Clubhouse & bar open every Friday evening. Sailing, training & social events
SANDGROWN STITCHERS
Joan 732376. Meet 3rd Weds, Unitarian Church, Channing Road. Embroidery projects & demonstarations.
SOFTBALL
Local sports club for children & adults. Beginners always welcome. Facebook:LSASoftballUK
ST ANNES CRICKET CLUB
721849 Vernon Road. Sky Sports, bar, food, function room, live music Saturdays
ST ANNES PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION
Eddy 07925 109 021. Well Church Community Hall, 92 St Albans Road. Tuesday afternoon bingo/social. Fridays 2pm solo whist
ST ANNES SPIRITUAL SOCIETY
See our main advertisement or Facebook page for details
TREFOIL GUILD GIRL GUIDING
Irene 01772 687973. Meet 3rd Weds 2-4pm Fairhaven Methodist Church u3a
Meet 10am 2nd Friday every month. United Reformed Church, St George’s Road, St Anne’s. New members welcome WI
Margaret 01253 788283. Meet 1st Friday every month St Anne’s United Reformed Church Hall, St George’s Road. 2pm start but doors open at 1.30pm
WINDMILL QUILTERS
marypark45@msn.com Meet mornings 1st & 3rd Thursdays. Lytham Assembly Rooms
WRENS ASSOCIATION
Dee 07722 659 013. Meet 10.30-noon 2nd Monday each month at Glendower Hotel.
Sat 1
10-noon
Toasted Teacakes
Books & jigsaws
Raffle & tombola All welcome
2-3pm Mon 3 Feb
Bandstand by Hornby Road c1910
Wed 19 Feb 2pm
Our Lady & St Edward’s Church Hall Marlborough Drive, Fulwood Stephanie 01254 852258
Illustrated talk by Matthew Smith from Brighter Blooms Nursery
WED 19 Feb 7.30pm Christ Church Thornton Community Centre, Meadows Ave All welcome. Judith 01253 826562 Thornton Cleveleys Horticultural Society
MONDAY
DANCE EXERCISE FOR 50+
11-noon St Anne’s Community Hall, St Alban’s Road. Karen 07966 446 231
BRIDGE - DISTRICT LADIES CLUB.
262 Clifton Drive South, FY8 1NE. Daily bridge sessions Mon-Sat. Social events & Lunch club. Gwen 07944 863 975. BRIDGE - LYTHAM
Daily sessions & training Mon-Fri. Kate 07910 321042 4a Pembroke Road, Ansdell
BRIDGE - ST ANNES.
Daily sessions, Mon-Sat.All welcome. Marilyn 07925 123 866. 7 Allenby Road, St Anne’s ENGLISH LESSONS
1-2.30pm Catholic Centre, St Alban’s Road, St Annes. All levels. Free. Lesley 07840 924 882
ZUMBA GOLD
2pm Lytham Methodist Church £7 Suzy 07716 605 461
WEIGHTWATCHERS
5.45pm Lytham Methodist Church, Westby St ZUMBA
6.30pm St Thomas Church Hall £7 Suzy 07716 605 461
HEYHOUSES COMMUNITY CHOIR
7.30pm (Term time) Heyhouses Junior School, Clarendon Road North. New members welcome. Liz 732589. FRENCH CIRCLE
Talks & activities in French, meetings in St Anne’s. Robert 728519
TUESDAY
BUMBLEBEES BABY & TODDLERS
9.15-11.30am term time. Church Road Methodist Church, St Annes. Toys, crafts, puzzles, sand tray, refreshments. Lesley 07840 924 882
OLDER ACTIVE DANCE
10.30am Our Lady Parish Hall, St Alban’s Road £7 Suzy 07716 605 461 CHAIR EXERCISE
11.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-2.30pm St
Thomas’ Church. £7
WARM WELCOME GROUP
1-4pm A warm welcome & cuppa. Fairhaven Methodist Church, Woodlands Road, Ansdell. FITNESS PILATES
6-7pm St Thomas’ Church. £7
TAEKWONDO
6.30-7.30pm Palatine Leisure Centre. 07773 882165
CHOIR PRACTICE
6.30pm St Thomas’ Church, Small Hall SOFTBALL MIXED ADULT
7-8pm LSA High School. Natalie 0751 839 5640. Beginners welcome LSA GUARDIAN CONCERT BAND
7.30-9.30pm. Lytham Methodist Church. Brass, woodwind & percussion. New players welcome. Clare 0787 057 7374
LSA CHORAL CHOIR
7.30-9.30pm United Reform Church Hall, St George’s Rd. St Annes. New members welcome
WEDNESDAY
BERTIE BEAR TODDLER GROUP
9.45-11.30am. St Cuthbert’s Church Hall, Lytham
DOG CLUB
10am-noon Stanley Park Visitor Centre
LYTHAM PROBUS (MEN’S FORUM)
10am (Sept to March) Wesley Hall, Westby St, Lytham. lythamprobus@gmail.com
MCMILLAN
10am-2pm The Hub, 120 Highfield Road, FY4 2JF. Help with living with cancer. Tel 405490
CHAIR YOGA
Julia 07903 888 232 10.30-11.30am at United Reform Church, St Annes. £5. OLDER ACTIVE DANCE
2pm St Thomas Church Hall £7 Suzy 07716 605 461
FAMILY KITCHEN
3.30-4.30pm St Michael’s Church, Kirkham. Serving nutritious snacks. Meet in Pomfret Room, directly after school finishes.
COMMUNITY CHOIR
Rehearsals 7pm. Well Community Hall, 99 St Alban’s Rd. Norah 07843 625 875. SALSA NIGHT
7-8pm Beginners. 8-10.30pm Intermediate & advanced. Ex Servicemens’ Club, Alexandra Rd, St Annes. Phil 07899 866 408
THURSDAY
CRAFT GROUP
9.30-11.30am. St Cuthbert’s Church, Lytham. All abilities, tea & coffee provided. Donation to charity. Julie 0790 999 1052 GARDENING CLUB
10am-noon Stanley Park Visitor Centre
BINGO & QUIZ
2pm Ex-Serviceman’s Club, 22 Alexandra Road, St Anne’s. BT Sports & Sky Sports. Cheap beer. Info 721033
CHESS CLUB
7.15pm Thursdays at Lytham Ex-Service & Social Club, Chapel St
BEGINNERS SALSA DANCE
7.30-9.30pm Lytham Methodist Church Hall. Brian 0772 199 1973 16 MEN SWINGING DANCE BAND PRACTICE 8pm Drive Methodist Church, St Anne’s. New players welcome. Chris 07731 640 814
FRIDAY
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
12.30-1.30pm The Hub, 120 Highfield Road, FY4 2JF. Learn about nutrition & exercise. Tel 405490
ZUMBA STRICTLY BALLROOM 2pm Lytham Methodist Church. All levels welcome. £7 Suzy 07716 605 461
ART GROUP
2-4pm The Hub, 120 Highfield Road, FY4 2JF. Tel 405490
RIBBLE CRUISING CLUB
8pm. Lytham Prom, FY8 5LD. Clubhouse & bar open. 01253 739983
SATURDAY
LYTHAM HALL PARK RUN
9am 5k Free. Walk, jog, run, volunteer
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JIGSAW PUZZLE SWAP
9am-12.30pm Thornton Library WITCHWOOD VOLUNTEERS
10-noon. Skew Bridge entrance. Help to keep Witchwood tidy. Bring shears & gloves. LSA Civic Society. COFFEE MORNING
10-noon Thornton Methodist Church. Stalls, books & jigsaws. Home made cakes, bacon butties, toasted teacakes
BLACKPOOL FC V CHARLTON ATHLETIC 3pm Bloomfield Road
ANTHEM
Station Pub, Lytham. High energy pop & rock
THE UNRAVELLING WILBURYS
7.30pm CRE8IV Thornton Little Theatre. A mix of superb musicianship and tongue in cheeck humour
2 SUNDAY
BIG BAND AFTERNOON
1.30pm Continental Preston. University of Huddersfield Big Band
KING KING
Blackpool Winter Gardens. Top blues band
3 MONDAY
SCRABBLE CLUB
1.30-4pm Thornton Library CHILDREN’S MOVIE EVENING
4-6pm Thornton Library. Free, booking required. Ask for title in the library
4 TUESDAY
BABY, TODDLER RHYME TIME
10.30am Thornton Library. Pre-schoolers UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS
11.45am Catholic Club, Queens St. Blackpool. All retired members welcome. Mick 07511 682 874
CROCHET & KNITTING GROUP
1.30-4pm Thornton Library
5 WEDNESDAY
BEES
10-11.30am Wesley Hall, Westby St, Lytham. Viki Cuthbertson for Lytham Probus
GREAT BRITISH PARKS
2pm Lowther Pavilion. Paul Rabbitts for Fylde Arts Society. Guests £10 on door LOCAL BUSINESS NETWORK
6.45pm Together Workspace, Kirkham. £10pp. Will 07772 702 791 COMEDY CLUB
7.30pm Continental Preston
6 THURSDAY
A TANZANIAN SCOUSER
9.45-11.30am. Kirkham Community Centre. Arun Vithlani for Kirkham & Fylde Life Long Learning. LOCAL BUSINESS NETWORKING
6.45pm Together Workspace, Kirkham. £10 Pre booking only Will 07772 702 791
MAGIC OF MOTOWN
7.30pm Lowther Pavilion
7 FRIDAY
CRAFTING CLUB
2pm St Stephen’s Church, Holmfield Road. Learn new skills or just enjoy tea & cake
LAID - JAMES TRIBUTE
7.30pm Continental Preston
8 SATURDAY
BOLTON BRIDGE - BURNSALL
Springfield Fell Walking Club. Pick ups from Blackpool to Fulwood
LYTHAM METHODIST TABLE TOP SALE
9am-12.30pm Lytham Methodist church. To book a table call John 07367 111 226
CRAFT & TABLE TOP
9.30am-1.30pm Layton Methodist Church. Free entry. Refreshments from our cafe
FYLDE RUGBY 1st V SHEFFIELD TIGERS
The Woodlands, Ansdell
GONE TOO SOON
7.30pm Thornton LIttle Theatre. Tribute to Luther Vandross, Donna Summer & Barry White
MAKAPAKA
Live music at Bamber Bridge Catholic Club ENIGMA
Station Pub, Lytham. Classic covers QUEEN EXPERIENCE
8pm Continental Preston
9 SUNDAY
RIBCHESTER
Victoria Hospital Walking Group. Local pickups. Derek 07783 835 041
10 MONDAY
WRENS ASSOCIATION
10.30-noon Glendower Hotel. Dee 07722 659 013 ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT
10.30am Freckleton Library. Everybody welcome. Derek 07783 835 041
11 TUESDAY
A CELEBRATION OF ART
10am-4pm to 9 March. Heritage Centre, 2 Henry Street. By pupils from local secondary schools. Lytham Heritage Group
READING GROUP
2-3pm Thornton Library
W.I. WARTON
1pm Warton Village Hall. New members welcome. 01772 936 896
LADIES CONVERSATION GROUP
1-2pm Thornton Library. Every Tuesday BLACKPOOL FC V ROTHERHAM
7.45pm Bloomfield Road
12 WEDNESDAY
PENDLE WITCHES
10-11.30am Wesley Hall, Westby St, Lytham. Beverley Bannister for Lytham Probus.
FIRST AID TRAINING
noon St John’s Church hall (nr Stanah School) Thornton Ladies Group. Entry £2.50 Lesley 851007
ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION
7pm St Annes Ex Servicemen’s Club, Alexandra Road. Gunners & partners welcome. Other Ex-Services welcome THE SOUND OF MUSIC
7.30pm CRE8IV Thornton Little Theatre. to Sat 15
13 THURSDAY
WYRE U3A
2pm Ashley Club, Victoria Rd East
DAVID WINDLE ORGAN
2-4pm White Church Fairhaven. Free sing a long
PETS IN ANTIQUITY
Doors 6.15pm Lecture 7pm. LSA High School, Albany Road. Professor Judith Mossman for Classical Association. Non members £5
WYRE SPEAKERS CLUB
7.15pm Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Poulton. Michael 07944 407 936
14 FRIDAY
VALENTINE’S DAY
NORTH BLACKPOOL FILM CLUB
2pm St Stephen’s Church, Holmfield Road. Free, showing a well known film every month
KAT B
Station Pub, Lytham. Solo vocalist
15 SATURDAY
LYTHAM METHODIST TABLE TOP SALE
9am-12.30pm Lytham Methodist church. To book a table call John 07367 111 226
BLACKPOOL FC V MANSFIELD TOWN
3pm Bloomfield Road
AFC FYLDE V DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE 3pm Mill Farm
SCARLET CARNIVAL
Station Pub, Lytham. Covers band
16 SUNDAY
FRODSHAM VIA DELAMERE
Local pickups. Blackpool to Fulwood. Warton, Preston & Salmesbury. Fellwalkers. Brenda 07712 044 026
FAIRPORT CONVENTION
7pm Lowther Pavilion
17 MONDAY
PHIL SHOTTON & SARAH DUTCH
1.30pm Lowther Pavilion. Classical clarinet duo. Free concert
HALF TERM MOVIE AFTERNOON
2.30-4.30pm Thornton Library. Free, booking required. Ask for title in the library
QUIZ NIGHT
7-9pm Thornton Library. Free BACKGAMMON CLUB
7pm The Links, Heeley Road, St Annes
18
TUESDAY
AFC FYLDE V BOSTON UTD
7.45pm Mill Farm
19 WEDNESDAY
POLICE IN THE COMMUNITY
10-11.30am Wesley Hall, Westby St, Lytham. PCSO Trevor Sterling for Lytham Probus.
RED ROSE POSTCARD CLUB
2pm Our Lady & St Edward’s Church Hall Marlborough Drive, Fulwood. Stephanie 01254 852258
FYLDE ARTS POETRY GROUP
2pm Lytham Assembly Rooms. A group of friends who love poetry. John 07714 761
273 POTATO SALAD DAYS
7.30pm Christ Church Community Centre, Meadows Ave, Thornton. An illustrated talk by Matthew Smith from Brighter Blooms Nursery. Walton-le-Dale. Judith 01253
826562
DISNEY’S LITTLE MERMAID
7pm Marine Hall Fleetwood. to Sat 22.
QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
Blackpool Opera House
JAZZ CLUB
7.30pm Lowther Pavilion
THE 39 STEPS
7.30pm CRE8IV Thornton Little Theatre. to Sat 22.
20 THURSDAY
A VISIT TO NORMANDY
9.45-11.30am. Kirkham Community Centre. Steve Williams for Kirkham & Fylde Life Long Learning.
GOLDEN MILE TO STREETS OF GOLD
10.15am via Matcham Court. Sir Andrew Parmley for Friends of Blackpool Grand Theatre. £5 on door WOOFERS COMEDY CLUB
8pm Lowther Pavilion
21 FRIDAY
RECORDED MUSIC CLUB
2pm St Stephen’s Church, Holmfield Road. Free. Share & discuss your favourite music
MAGIC OF THE BEE GEES
7.30pm Lowther Pavilion
22 SATURDAY
TABLE TOP SALE
10am-1pm St Andrew’s Church Annexe, Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston. PR2 3RX. Tables £10 from Bernadette 07734 972 897. Raising money for Rwanda Group Trust
CHARITY COFFEE MORNING
10am Wesley Hall, Westby St, Lytham. Lytham Probus for Royal Navy & Marines
Charity BOURNE WARD LABOUR SURGERY
10-noon. Thornton Library. No appointment necessary
SAUSAGE & CIDER FESTIVAL
Blackpool Winter Gardens
MUSICAL AFTERNOON TEA
2-4pm St Annes United Reformed Church,
St George’s Road.
BLACKPOOL FC V CRAWLEY TOWN
3pm Bloomfield Road
ROCK ORCHESTRA BY CANDLELIGHT
Blackpool Opera House
ROCKET MAN
7.30pm Lowther Pavilion. Tribute to Sir Elton John BOOMSHANKA
Station Pub, Lytham. Classic rock
23 SUNDAY
ULVERSTON
Freebooters Rambling Club. Pickup from Squires Gate, Lytham, Warton to Preston. freebootersramblingclub@gmail.com
25 TUESDAY
ST ANNES ROCK CHOIR
11.30am St Margaret’s, Rowsley Rd. Taster session. 714276
REFLECTIONS ON SAVING LIVES AT SEA 8pm Ribble Cruising Club, Lytham. A talk by Dr Stephen Musgrave. Free. Open to the public THE BREATH
7.30pm Lowther Pavilion. This folk rock duo has released 3 albums on Peter Gabriel’s Real World label
26 WEDNESDAY
BROADBAND IN THE COUNTRY 10-11.30am Wesley Hall, Westby St, Lytham. Martin Welch for Lytham Probus.
27 THURSDAY
WYRE SPEAKERS CLUB
7.15pm Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Poulton. Michael 07944 407 936
28 FRIDAY
PLAY READING GROUP
1.15-3.15pm Thornton Library. Informal friendly group meeting monthly. Free TEA & CHAT
2pm St Stephen’s Church Hall, Holmfield Road, North Shore., Music, quiz, tea, coffee, biscuits. Make new friends DEADBEATS
8pm Station Pub, Lytham. £2
You are advised to check with the organiser before booking or travelling.
Your ticket to good times
Book now for Shows, Musicials, Comedy & Theatre
February
Forget Me Knot.Preston Playhouse 1Sat
Fleetwood Mac Tribute.Blackpool Opera House 1Sat
Cat Stevens Tribute.Lowther Pavilion 2Sun
Madama Butterfly.Blackpool Grand Theatre 2Sun
Bowling For Soup.Empress Balloroom 5Wed
Motown Magic.Lowther Pavilion 6Thu
Spice Girls Experience.Grand Theatre 7Fri
Adele Tribute.Grand Theatre 8Feb
Giovanni Pernice.Grand Theatre 9Sun
The Invincibles.Preston Playhouse 12Wed
Wizard of Oz.Lowther Pavilion 14Fri
Fairport Convention.Lowther Pavilion 16Sun
Guitar Heroes.Grand Theatre 16Sun
Su Pollard.Grand Theatre 17Mon
Classically Lowther.Lowther Pavilion 17Mon
Queen Extravaganza.Opera House 19Wed
Sir Geoff Hurst.Grand Theatre 19 Wed
Woofers Comedy Club.Lowther Pavilion 20Thu
Vampires Rock.Grand Theatre 20Thu
Bee Gees Tribute.Lowther Pavilion 21Fri
Pretty Vacant.Opera House 21Fri
Rocket Man.Lowther Pavilion 22Sat
Rock Orchestra.Opera House 22Sat
Jon Culshaw.Grand Theatre 23Sun
Milton Jones.Lowther Pavilion 23Sun
MozART Group.Lowther Pavilion 24Mon
An Inspector Calls.Grand Theatre 25Tue
The Breath.Lowther Pavilion 25Tue
All My Sons.Preston Playhouse 26Wed
Chaka Khan Tribute.Lowther Pavilion 28Fri March
Graham Gouldman.Lowther Pavilion 5Wed
Boys From The Blackstuff.Grand Theatre 5Wed
Disco Inferno.Opera House 6Thu
Carpenters Tribute.Opera House 7Fri
Give Me The Night.Opera House 8Sat
St Thomas Church Join us any Sunday at 10:30am
Believe in miracles?
Exploring the miracles of Jesus each Sunday at 10:30 am. Come for a blessing or bread & wine. All are welcome. Thursdays 10:30am Quiet Communion All services followed by refreshments
