What's on in wyre summer 2016

March 2016 - september 2016

What’s On in Wyre

Event diary, attractions and festivals

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The Rubettes featuring Alan Williams Friday 20 May, 7.30pm £18

Friday 17 June, 7.30pm The ultimate classic American rock show £18.50 Jongleurs Comedy Mike James Orchestra Night and Singers Friday 1 July, 8pm - In the Style £12 or £10pp for a of Last table of ten or more Friday 3 June, (over 18s only) 7.30pm £15 The Searchers Dirty Dusting Friday 22 July, Thursday 16 June, 7.30pm 7.30pm Enjoy a night of hilarious comedy as three women (past £20 their sell by date) start up a One Night of Elvis telephone sex Friday 29 July, line! Starring 7.30pm Benidorm’s One of Europe’s Crissy Rock. most successful Elvis £20 Presley tributes /marinehall

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Into the Shadows Saturday 16 April, 7.30pm A tribute to the unique sound of The Shadows £12 Croft and Pearce Saturday 30 April, 8pm Great sketch comedy from this BBC Radio 4 duo £12 Glory Days A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen Saturday 23 July, 7.30pm Marine Hall £13 Theatre Box Office

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March 2016 - september 2016 The Dressing Room Saturday 30 The Bay City July, 7.30pm Rollers Starring Cannon Friday 9 and Ball, Johnnie September Casson and Stu Francis 7.30pm £16 £17 The Everly Brothers Show Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan, Saturday 6 August , 7.30pm Jay Aston A tribute by Formerly of Bucks Fizz! the Temple Saturday Brothers 22 October, £15 7.30pm Join original Bucks Fizz Marty MacDonald’s members Cheryl Baker, Mike Toy Machine!

Nolan and Jay Aston, with Tuesday 23 August, 2pm guest fourth member Bobby Family fun show voiced by McVay as they celebrate CBeebies’ Justin 35 years since winning the Eurovision Song Contest.

Fletcher £18 £9 @marinehallwyre Goldilocks and the Three Bears Friday 5 August, 2pm £8, family of four £30 Morecambe and Wise REBOOTED Saturday 10 September, 7.30pm A live theatrical version of a classic Eric and Ernie TV show £13 China Crisis Saturday 1 October, 7.30pm £16 Troubadour Saturday 8 October, 7.30pm £7

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What’s On in Wyre

Wyre Council is embracing a national initiative to get youngsters out and about at Wyre Estuary Country Park in Thornton, Memorial Park in Fleetwood and at Rossall Point.

Explore our parks, find the markers, complete the challenge, have fun together! Xplorer is the perfect outdoor activity for primary and pre-school children and their families.

Xplorer is a family friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun. It gives children a sense of adventure as they explore the park to find the markers. It involves a healthy mix of physical activity and decision making that the whole family can enjoy together. No experience of map reading is necessary and parents are encouraged to join in!

Older children will have fun competing against their friends or other family members whilst younger children will enjoy the excitement of successfully finding the markers.

All our xplorer activities cost just 50p and you can find details of Wyre’s events at

wyre.gov.uk/xplorer

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March 2016 - september 2016

2016 7 - 15 May This year’s theme is

Ridges, Rivers & Rural Pastures

Celebrate springtime in Garstang, rural Wyre, along the Lancaster Canal and the Forest of Bowland, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Tel: 01995 602125 discoverwyre.co.uk wyre.gov.uk garstang.net

Walk the Wyre Way Challenge at the Walking Festival Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 May Over the years the Wyre Way has proved a popular fourday walk during the Garstang Walking Festival.

At 41 miles in length it follows the River Wyre (as closely as possible) using public rights of way from Knott End-on-Sea to the sources above Abbeystead in the Forest of Bowland.

Times vary, booking essential.

Area: Stanah/Garstang/Abbeystead Grade: Moderate/Hard Length: 8 to 12 miles each day Cost: ÂŁ30 for all four days

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What’s On in Wyre Heritage Open Days 2016 Free to explore

Whats on your doorstep?

From 8 -11 September 2016, thousands of volunteers across the country invite you to experience local history, architecture and culture.

In Wyre we will have a number of walks, talks and visits to special places led by local enthusiasts and volunteers who are waiting to share with you the interesting facts about our local heritage.

Open days, visits and tours will take place in Fleetwood , Cleveleys, Poulton-le-Fylde, Bleasdale, Knott-End, Garstang, Cabus, Winmarleigh and Thornton.

Look out for the brochures that will be available in our Visitor Information Centre and Points or take a look at the national website when the listings will start to be published in mid-July.

heritageopendays.org.uk/directory

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March 2016 - september 2016 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS 2016, 8 - 11 SEPTEMBER Thurs 8 - Sun 11 Rossall Point Tower open 11am - 4pm Thurs 8 - Sun 11 Marine Hall open 11am - 3pm Sat 10 - Sun 11 Marsh Mill open 10.30am - 4.30pm BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL THE TOURS/GUIDED WALKS BELOW

Thurs 8 Sept Fleetwood Cemetery History Walk 10am - noon

Bleasdale Remembers

10am - 1pm, Bleasdale

Heritage of the Wyre Estuary at Skippool Walk

10.30am - 11.30am, Skippool picnic area Fleetwood Shopping Centre A century and a half of change - Guided Walk

1.30pm, meet at Fleetwood Museum

Fri 9 Sept Pilling Pig Dismantled Railway Line Walk

10.30am - 12.30pm. Knott-End

Poulton Town Centre History Walk

11am - noon, Poulton Town Centre

Memorial Park Heritage Walk

2pm - 3pm, Memorial Park, Fleetwood

Civic Centre Guided Tour

2pm - 3pm, Civic Centre, Poulton

Sat 10 Sept Pilling Pig Dismantled Railway Line Walk

10.30am - 12.30pm, Garstang Saltmarsh Stroll

10.30am - 11.30pm, Wyre Estuary Country Park

Heritage of the Wyre Estuary at Stanah Walk

1.30pm - 3.30pm, Wyre Estuary Country Park

Visit Garstang Quaker Meeting House

Open 2pm- 4pm, Quaker Meeting House,

Calder House Lane

Sun 11 Sept Autumn Birdwatch Walk

9am - 10am, Rossall Point picnic area Greenhalgh Castle Walk

10.30am - 12.30pm, Garstang Dune Walk

1pm- 2pm, Rossall Point

Rossall Point Heritage Walk

2pm - 3pm, Rossall Point

Winmarleigh Hall and Church Walk 2pm- 4pm,Winmarleigh

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What’s On in Wyre DIARY March Sunday 20 Sounds of Brass

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Thornton Little Theatre thethorntoncleveleysband.co.uk tcbsecretary@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01253851763 Music for everyone provided by Thornton Cleveleys Band Cost: £5.00

Sunday 20 11am start outside Royal Oak Hotel Garstang Gallop 7 mile Race HQ at Garstang Sports & Social Club, PR3 1EB garstangrc.co.uk frankmiller_bhs@hotmail.com A one lap 7 mile road race on a rural undulating route. All proceeds for the charity Facial Palsy UK. Cost: £8 for affiliated runners / £10 unattached.

See website for entry details.

Friday 25 to Monday 28 The North Euston Hotel celebrating 175 Years (1841-2016)

The North Euston Hotel, Esplanade, Fleetwood northeustonhotel.com reception@northeustonhotel.com Tel: 01253 876525 The North Euston brings you a variety of fun activities including a classic car display, afternoon tea and a tour of the cellar to celebrate the hotels 175th birthday.

Cost: various free/ticketed events

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March 2016 - september 2016 Sunday 27 Easter Tea Party and Egg Hunt

11am - 1pm

Monday 28 Easter Eggstravaganza

2pm - 3pm

Memorial Park, Fleetwood Tel: 01253 891000 discoverwyre.co.uk Come and join the Easter Tea Party and Egg Hunt.

Work your way around the different challenges to win your Egg-cellent prize at the end! Children can craft an Easter bonnet, complete the White Rabbit’s Door Hunt in the Woodland Walk, seek the Fairy’s sugar cubes, take part in games and join our Easter egg hunt!

Cost: £1 per person

Hawthorne Park, Thornton Tel: 01253 823516 discoverwyre.co.uk Easter Egg Hunt/Egg Throwing Competition/Nature Quiz.

The Big Easter Chicken will be in attendance. Family fun with small prizes.

Cost: £1 per person

april Tuesday 19 to Saturday 23 7.30pm nightly and Saturday matinee 2.30pm Songs From The Shows A Celebration of 80 Years

Thornton Little Theatre Tel: 01253 860856 Thornton Little Theatre Operatic Society present their popular songs from the shows featuring a huge selection of songs to entertain the whole family. This year the society celebrates its 80th year and the show is packed with songs and dance from shows such as Oklahoma, Hairspray, West Side Story, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and many more.

Cost: £9.50 adults, £9.00 concessions. Includes a free 80th anniversary souvenir programme.

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What’s On in Wyre Thursday 21 The Queens 90th Birthday Beacon

6pm – 8pm

The Mount, Fleetwood Tel: 01253 887450 There is a long and unbroken tradition in our country of celebrating Royal jubilees, weddings, coronations and special birthdays with the lighting of beacons. Join 255 local communities including town and parish councils, local authorities, youth groups and organisations, lighting beacons across the country in celebration of this important milestone in the Queen’s life.

Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 Straight and Narrow

7.30pm

Cabus Village Hall Cabus Players latest production is a comedy by Jimmie Chinn.

Cost: £6 including programme and refreshments.

Sat 30 April to Mon 2 May Scorton Bikes & Barrows Festival

All day event

Scorton, Lancashire scortonvillage.co.uk scortonvillage@live.co.uk Tel: 01524 791329 Cost: Free entry (parking £1 donation) Scorton Bikes & Barrows Festival is coming this May Day bank holiday weekend - look out for the decorated bicycles and wheelbarrows all around the village. The weekend features live music, a dog show, food & craft fairs, children’s games, beer tent, Sherriff 10k run, family cycle rides, Rose Queen day, wheelbarrow racing, cream teas, morris dancing and classic cars.

The festival has plenty to suit all ages and lots to enjoy. Refreshments on sale throughout the weekend and extra car parking is available in village.

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March 2016 - september 2016 May Sunday 1 BVPG Classic vehicle show

10am – 4pm

Jubilee Gardens North Promanade Cleveleys FY5 1LW bvpg.co.uk bvpg29@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 01253 865901 / 07530 339411 Vintage and classic cars Motorcycle, military vehicles, stationary engines, vintage prams, model boats and model aircraft.

Cost: Free

Friday 13 - Sunday 15 4pm Friday – midnight Sunday Small Corner of the World

Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall smallcornerfestival.org hello@smallcornerfestival.org Tel: 0044 7736 429 935 A weekend intercultural festival celebrating the world around us through music, photography, arts, crafts, food and drink from across the globe. Bands, DJ’s, workshops, stalls and so much more.

Cost: Weekend tickets only: £30 per person (Wyre Residents), £40 per person (non-Wyre Residents), Note: limited child places. Children under six are free and children 6-12 years of age: £20 (Wyre Residents), £30 (non-Wyre Residents) and all under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 25.

Saturday 14 Mass in D

7.30pm

St Peter’s Church Fleetwood Tel: 01253 855655 Fleetwood and District Choral Society are performing Mass in D by Dvorak and Verdi Handel Bizet.

Cost: £10

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What’s On in Wyre Sunday 15 Sounds of Brass

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Thornton Little Theatre thethorntoncleveleysband.co.uk tcbsecretary@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01253851763 Music for everyone provided by Thornton Cleveleys Band Cost: £5.00

Saturday 28 May Churchtown and District Children’s Whitsuntide Festival

1pm

Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall, Churchtown, PR3 0HR churchtownfestival.co.uk The procession of tableaux, fancy dress, local queens, dignitaries, local organisations and bands will leave Kirkland Memorial Hall field at 1pm led by the Boddington Belles Morris Men, making its way to Churchtown for a short Church service at 1.30pm, before returning to the field for the crowning of the 2016 queen at 2.15pm. Anyone wishing to enter the fancy dress should arrive by 12.30pm. There will also be children’s sports, football competition, donkey rides, a bouncy slide, games, BBQ, sweet stall, tombola, afternoon teas and refreshments during the afternoon.

Cost: Free

Sunday 29 HM Coastguard Open day

10am - 4pm

Coastguard Station, Bourne May Rd, Knott End FY6 0AB knottendcoastguard@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07775 999 903 Come and meet the coastguard team based at Knott End. Have a look at the equipment we use. And find out what quicksand feels like!

Cost: FREE

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March 2016 - september 2016 June Friday 3 to Saturday 11 Annual Photographic Exhibition

10am - 5pm

Masonic Hall, Market Place, Poulton-le-Fylde poultonps.co.uk rjwilson@outlook.com Tel: 01253 886974 An exhibition of our members’ work from the past twelve months. This will consist of monochrome and colour prints as well as a continuous display of digital images.

Cost: FREE

Saturday 4 Catterall Gala

Catterall catterallgala.co.uk Families from many neighbouring villages come along and participate in the parade, fancy dress, football competition, fun fair etc creating a wonderful, memorable gala day for all.

Cost: FREE

Saturday 4 Poulton Gala

10am - 6pm, Gala Parade at noon

Poulton Town Centre poultongala.org.uk poultongala@gmail.com Tel: 01253 894398 Poulton-le-Fylde Gala Parade with live entertainment in the square all day.

Parade starts at noon, crowning in the square at 1pm. Funfair at Cottam hall Friday evening and Saturday day.

All welcome.

Cost: Free

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What’s On in Wyre Sunday 5 Thornton Gala concert

7.30pm - 9.30pm

Sunday 5 The Cleveleys Car Show

10am - 4pm

Sunday 5 Lake of Sails

10.30am - 3pm

Thornton Little Theatre thethorntoncleveleysband.co.uk tcbsecretary@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01253851763 Music for everyone provided by Thornton Cleveleys Band to raise money for the Thornton Gala Cost: £5.00

Victoria Road West and the Promenade, Thornton Cleveleys cleveleyscarshow.co.uk ukwheelsevents@gmail.com Tel: 07854 865 807 The event is now in its fifth year and is firmly established with car enthusiasts from across the North West.

The 2015 show included over 400 sports, classic and American cars.

The 2016 includes the introduction of bikes to broaden the appeal of the event. Live music and entertainment is also planned for the Plaza.

Cost: Free to attend /exhibitors £4.00 per car

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Hosted at the Model Yacht Lake, Laidley’s Walk, Fleetwood fleetwoodmypbc.org.uk Come and see all types of scale model sail boats.

Cost: Free to spectators.

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March 2016 - september 2016 Sunday 12 Thornton Cleveleys Gala

11am - 6pm

Sunday 12 Myerscough Country Fair

10am - 5pm

thorntoncleveleysgala.com emmavictoriauk@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 01253 860683 or 07791876962 117th Annual Gala, 11am Gala Procession, 1-6pm crowning of the Gala Queen, various entertainment and funfair at Jubilee gardens – please see website for details.

Cost: Free

Myerscough College myerscough.ac.uk.

Come along to Myerscough College’s Open Day and Country Fair for a fun family day out with more than 250 popular activities, exciting attractions and interactive demonstrations

Sunday 12 Classic and Vintage Power Boats

10.30am - 3pm

Hosted at the Model Yacht Lake, Laidley’s Walk, Fleetwood. fleetwoodmypbc.org.uk A display of all types of scale model remote controlled power boats.

Cost: Free to spectators.

Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 Steel Magnolias

7.30pm each night

Thornton Little Theatre thewindmillplayers.co.uk Tel: Ticket line 07746 906651 or through the website Steel Magnolias tracks, sometimes with laughter and sometimes with tears, the impact of life events on six women with an enduring friendship who meet regularly in a hairdressing salon.

Cost: Ticket £7.00

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Saturday 18 Noon Fleetwood Carnival Marine Hall, Fleetwood Promenade annhanvey@gmail.com Tel: 01253 850080

Sunday 18 11am - 10.30pm Fleetwood Maritime Day

North Euston Hotel northeustonhotel.com reception@northeustonhotel.com Tel: 01253 876525 An all- day event including talks, songs, video footage and a concert celebrating Fleetwood Maritime Day. See the North Euston website for ticket prices.

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 Scorton Steam

9am onwards

Woodacre Lodge Farm, Gubberford Lane, Scorton scortonsteam.co.uk info@scortonsteam.co.uk Tel: 07772 264 363 The North West’s biggest steam fair with over 600 exhibits of vehicles of all ages, shapes and sizes. Great family day out with fairground rides, lawn mower racing, trampolines, crafts, food hall. This year’s special guests are Broke FMX, the UK’s leading motorcycle display team featuring the country’s top ranked freestyle motocross riders performing heart-stopping stunts.

Cost: Adults £10, children (10 to 16 yrs), concessions £5, under-10s free

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March 2016 - september 2016 July Saturday 2 Hambleton Gala

11.30am onwards

Bob Williamson Park, Hambleton. hambletongala.co.uk committee@hambletongala.co.uk Tel: 07828 401 275 A procession around the village with the traditional crowning of our royalty. Then fun activities and games for all to enjoy. Everyone Welcome!

Cost: £1 entry to the field.

Sunday 3 Scale Regatta

10am - 2.30pm

Hosted at the Model Yacht Lake, Laidley’s Walk, Fleetwood. fleetwoodmypbc.org.uk A regatta for scale model boats of all types, power and sail.

Cost: Free to spectators.

Saturday 9 Preesall and Knott End Gala

Noon - 6pm

Preesall, Knott End & Preesall Park preesallandknottendgala.co.uk secretary@preesallandknottendgala.co.uk Join us for our annual Gala through Preesall and Knott End with our coloured floats and costumes. We start at the Esplanade at noon and end at Preesall Park for our annual fair and field events starting at 1pm.

Further enquiries for stalls on the field or floats in the parade, please contact the secretary.

Cost: Entrance to field £2

Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 MYA National Championship

10am - 4pm

Hosted at the Model Yacht Lake, Laidley’s Walk, Fleetwood. fleetwoodmypbc.org.uk The National Championship for the Dragon Force 65 RC yacht welcomes competitors from all over the UK. Cost: Free to spectators.

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What’s On in Wyre Sunday 10 Music in the Park

2.15pm - 4.15pm

Sunday 10 The Trawlerman Triathlon

Hawthorne Park, Hawthorne Road, Thornton Event held by Hawthorne Park Trust. Music provided by Thornton Cleveleys Band.

Contact Jenie Phillips 01253 823516

9am

Fleetwood Marine Lake & surrounding area. niftyentries.com Blackpooltri@btinternet.com Tel: 07833 762 310 The Trawlerman Triathlon is an event supported by British Triathlon and Wyre Council. Wet suits are compulsory, cycling helmets obligatory and bikes must be road worth.

The distances for adults are: 400m open water swim, 10,000m bike (circuit) and 3600m run and juniors: 150 -400m open water swim, 4,000 - 10,000 bike (circuit) and 1200 - 3600m run.

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 Great Eccleston Agricultural Show

greatecclestonshow.co.uk The Great Eccleston Show is a two day event and is a showcase for every aspect of rural endeavour and the whole

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March 2016 - september 2016 range of crafts and skills associated with the country. You find marquees displaying everything from fruit and flowers to cakes, cheese and chutneys, a big food hall featuring local produce along with a food theatre, demonstrations of traditional rural craftsmen at work, sheep herding, sheep shearing, bee keeping, a Victorian fun fare, stunt riders, Cumberland wrestling, Memory Marquee and lots more – there really is something for everyone.

Cost: See website for ticket prices.

Sunday 17 10am - 4pm Fleetwood Festival of Transport (Tram Sunday) Fleetwood Town Centre and seafront fleetwoodfestivalof transport.co.uk fleetwoodfestivaloftransport@live.co.uk Tel: 01253 424675 An event for all the family. A fantastic day out with classic vehicles which range from bikes, cars and lorries to buses and trams, with loads of fairground rides for the kids and plenty of stalls.

Cost: Free event & free parking

Saturday 23 Memorial Park Fun Day

11am - 3pm

discoverwyre.co.uk Tel: 01253 887217 Join Wyre Council and the Friends of the Memorial for action and entertainment in the grounds of our beautifully restored Grade II listed, First World War memorial park.

Cost: Free entrance (small charge for some activities).

Sunday 24 RNLI Lifeboat Day

11am - 5pm

Fleetwood Lifeboat Station, the Esplanade, Fleetwood.

Tel: 01253 887450 A fun packed day to celebrate the great work of the RNLI. See the new ‘Shannon’ class Fleetwood Lifeboat, majestic 7 Lifeboat Sail past at 2.00, followed by a Grand Procession of around 70 local craft. An Award for the ‘BEST DRESSED BOAT’, epic helicopter ‘Rescue’ at 3.00pm and shore side attractions for all the family.

Cost: Free

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What’s On in Wyre Monday 25 - Friday 29 9.45am and 1.30pm Fleetwood Bowling Festival 2016

Crown Greens, Marine Hall, Fleetwood seafront. fleetwoodbowlsfestival.co.uk.

Tel: Enquiries 01253 886151 / Entry Forms 01270 381023 The Bowling Festival draws enthusiasts from all over the North West and further afield. The men’s winner of the main competition collects £1,000 and the ladies champion receives £800 and both qualify for the Champion of Champions contest which is staged at The Waterloo, Blackpool, in September. Prize money is paid out to the last 32 in the tournament.

Sunday 31 11am – 4pm Wyre Estuary Country Park Open Day Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah discoverwyre.co.uk wyre.gov.uk/wecp Tel: 01995 602125 A fun day with displays and activities for all the family at our annual open day.

Saturday 30 - Saturday 13 August Library opening hours

Summer Photographic Exhibition

Poulton-le-Fylde Library poultonps.co.u rjwilson@outlook.com Tel: 01253 886974 An exhibition of our members’ work from the past twelve months. The exhibition will also include the award-winning entries in our open competition for Poulton residents.

Cost: Free

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March 2016 - september 2016 August Saturday 6 Garstang Show

The Garstang Showfield, Green Lane East garstangshow.org Garstang Show is set to be a fantastic day out for the whole family, with entertainment for all ages. On top of the traditional agricultural and horticulture exhibits, there is a packed schedule of entertainment that includes Jamie Squibb Freestyle Stunt Show, the Welsh Axemen and Cbeebies presenter Katy Ashworth.

Saturday 13 Noon onwards 999 Bath Race Challenge Cup Fleetwood Model Boating Lake The Rotary ‘999 Bath Race Challenge Cup’ is completed for by the four Emergency Services who will take on various bath race challenges on Fleetwood Lake. This unique event is open to all the family to come and see!

Cost: Free

Sunday 14 August 10am-4pm The Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival

Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6HF marinehall.co.uk Tel: 01253 887693 Cooking demonstrations, samples to try and delicious food and drinks to buy. We guarantee a delicious day out for all!

Cost: Free entry

Saturday 20 1pm - 6pm Thornton Cleveleys Horticultural Society Flower, Arts and Crafts Show

Millfield Science & Performing Arts College, Belvedere Road, Thornton FY5 5DG Tel: 01253 822700 The show will include competitive classes in horticulture, homecrafts, handicrafts, needlework, floral art, photography and the children’s sections. There will be a tombola, raffle and vase stalls, plus displays and refreshments making the show well worth a visit for the whole family.

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What’s On in Wyre Monday 22 – Monday 29 Garstang Arts and Music Festival

10am – 10pm

Cherestanc Square, Garstang garstang.net A unique festival fusing art, music, shows, heritage, culture, crafts, workshops and local produce. During the evening there are performances of opera, poetry, traditional songs, popular music, historical lecture, and choir recital.

September Sunday 4 11am start outside Royal Oak Hotel Garstang Half Marathon Race HQ at Garstang Sports and Social Club, PR3 1EB garstangrc.co.uk frankmiller_bhs@hotmail.com A 1 lap half marathon (13.1 miles) road race on a rural undulating route.

Cost: £12 affiliated runners/ £14 unattached.

See website for entry details.

Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 9am onwards Lancashire Game & Country Festival

Woodacre Lodge Farm, Gubberford Lane’ Scorton, lancashiregamefestival.co.uk info@lancashiregamefestival.co.uk Tel: 07772 264363 Enjoy all aspects of country life in beautiful countryside.

Clay pigeon shooting, terrier show, gundog scurry, Cyril the Squirrel and his racing terriers, fly fishing demonstration, dog agility display, food hall, trade and other exhibitors.

Cost: Adults £10, children (10 to 16 yrs), concessions £5, under-10s free

Sunday 25 Fleetwood Triathlon

8am

Fleetwood YMCA, Esplanade Entries are welcome at www.bookitzone.net This is the 8th year of the triathlon and is now one of the biggest and most popular in the north west of England.

Open to children from age 8 years and upwards and all adults. The race attracts entries from all over the UK and is popular with first timers but does attract some of the best in the North West as well.

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March 2016 - september 2016 Guy’s Thatched Hamlet

St Michaels Rd, Bilsborrow guysthatchedhamlet.co.uk info@guysthatchedhamlet.com 01995 640010

Round up of events: 17 - 19 March St Patrick’s Weekend 27 March Easter Sunday Funday 1 May

Teddy Bears Picnic Family Fun Day 29 May - 5 June Bubble & Bounce, Inflatable Hamlet 1 – 2 July ‘Owd Nell’s Beer & Bourbon Weekend 28 - 31 July ‘Owd Nell’s 9th Annual Cider Festival 6 - 21 August Bubble & Bounce Inflatable Hamlet 1 - 4 September Guy’s 25th Oyster Festival 13 September ‘Owd Nell’s Tavern – The “BIG” Chip Off 28 - 29 October Guy’s 8th Oktoberfest _______________________________

For regularly updated information about what’s happening in Wyre log on to

discoverwyre.co.uk and wyre.gov.uk /discoverwyre

@discoverwyre

Wyre Council Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire, FY6 7PU Tel: 01253 891000 Disclaimer The information contained within this publication is given in good faith on the basis of information submitted to Wyre Council by promoters of the activities and premises listed. Wyre Council cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation.

Although efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the publication at the time of going to press, changes can occur and it is advisable to contact the individual event organiser prior to the event to confirm information provided.

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Busy traditional market with over 150 indoor and outdoor stalls A true shopper’s paradise, you’ll find a variety of stalls including gifts, clothing and household goods – all at great prices Open Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat 9am – 4.30pm including bank holidays and Tram Sunday

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Check out Facebook and wyremarkets.co.uk for latest offers and events wyremarkets.co.uk

01253 887651

/WyreMarkets

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Victoria Street / Adelaide Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 6AB