What's on in Wyre Winter/Spring 2016/17

September 2016 - March 2017

What’s On in Wyre

Event diary, attractions and festivals

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Rule the World – Recreating the magic of Take That Friday 7 October 7.30pm £15

Jongleurs Comedy Night Friday 14 October 8pm £12 or £10pp for tables of ten or more Over 18s only

Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston with Bobby McVay Formerly of Bucks Fizz Saturday 22 October 7.30pm £18

China Crisis Saturday 1 October 7.30pm £16

Boot Sale Sunday 13 November 10am – 1pm Free Entry

Marine Hall Christmas Market Sunday 20 November 10am – 4pm Free Entry

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Gerry Cross the Mersey Starring Gerry and the Pacemakers Thursday 1 December 7.30pm £20 /marinehall

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Troubadour Saturday 8 October 8pm £7 Black and Gold – A Soul and Motown Night Saturday 29 October Marine Hall and Thornton Little Theatre events on pages 2&3 8pm Theatre Box Office 01253 887693 2 £10

September 2016 - March 2017 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Thursday 8 Indoor Ice Skating December at Marine Hall 10am & 1.15pm Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 Friday 9 January December Noon – 8pm, 1pm & 7pm 45 minute sessions Saturday 10 December £5 in advance, 2pm & 7pm £6 on the door Sunday 11 December including skate 1pm hire £8.50 The Rat Pack Christmas Show Featuring a Special Salute to Judy Garland!

Sunday 18 December 7.30pm £18 @marinehallwyre

Indoor Car Boot Sale Sunday 19 February 10am - 1pm Free Entry Totally Tina Simply the best Tina Turner tribute!

Saturday 25 March 7.30pm £17

The Railway Children Sunday 30 October 2.30pm £9 The Hut People Saturday 4 March 7.30pm £10

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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, Fleetwood, with events taking place throughout the year.

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

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DIARY september Best of British

Saturday 17 From 11am Freeport, Fleetwood freeport-fleetwood.com Tel: 01253 877377 Facebook.com/freeportfleetwood Twitter: @fleetwoodoutlet A fabulous free day out – join us for a vintage Best of British party, with loads of great entertainment for everyone, from live music to garden games, and everything in between!

Cost: FREE

Kepple Lane Park Family Fun Day

Sunday 18 11am - 4pm Kepple Lane Park, Garstang kepple.btck.co.uk Fun for all the family with displays, live music and many children’s activities. Free parking at Kepple Lane doctor’s surgery.

Cost: FREE entry

Fleetwood Triathlon

Sunday 25 8am-2pm YMCA Fleetwood and Marine Hall Gardens Email: timwarmit@aol.com Swim, bike, run triathlon event. This great event is now one of the biggest in the North West with around 700 competitors. Swim in the YMCA pool, transition in the car park. Bike along the Marine Parade and promenade between Balmoral Terrace and Chatsworth Avenue then run along the outer walkway by the beach.

The event is for children from the age 7 years and upwards and adults up to 80 years of age.

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september What’s On in Wyre Macmillan Coffee Morning and Demonstration and Garden Open Session

Friday 30 9.30am – 12.30pm Memorial Park Pavilion, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark Tel: 01253 891000 Join the Memorial Park volunteers for some cake and a warm drink to raise money for Macmillan. The volunteers will also be opening the doors of the demonstration garden to the public and selling goods grown or made in the garden.

Cost: FREE entry

October Family Greenwood Craft Day

Sunday 2 11am - 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Tel: 01995 602125 Discover your creative side, with a variety of activities in wood and willow. Fun for all the family.

Cost: FREE entry (individual activities may be charged) Grade: all/easy, tramper, wheelchair, pushchair.

Police PACT Surgery

Sunday 9 and Monday 10 10am-2pm Rough Lea Rd Car Park, Cleveleys An open event which members of the public can attend to bring up any concerns they may have. The open meetings will include several agencies including Police, LFRS, WBC and more.

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September 2016 - March 2017 October Halloween at Farmer Parrs

Everyday Saturday 15 - Saturday 28 10am – 5pm Farmer Parrs Animal World, Fleetwood farmerparrs.com email: enquiries@farmerparrs.com Tel: 01253 874389 facebook.com/farmerparrs All the fab-ewe-lous fun of the farm plus terror tunnels, scary dancing, fancy dress and creepy crawlies. For our more scary ‘Farmer Parr-aNormal’ events please see our website as above.

Cost included in the normal entry fee - adult – £6.50 child (2-16) and concessions – £5.50, family (2+2) – £20, under 2’s – FREE

British Commercial Vehicle Museum and North Euston Hotel Vintage Truck Day

Sunday 16 Noon - 4pm The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6BN northeustonhotel.com Tel: 01253 876525 Plus 1pm - Fylde Ukulele Network Band Cost: FREE

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What’sOctober On in Wyre Marsh Mill 222nd Birthday Party

Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 10.30am-4.30pm Marsh Mill, Fleetwood Road North, Thornton friends-of-marshmill.com email: Marshmillfriends@yahoo.com Facebook: Friends of Marsh Mill Twitter: @MarshMillGroup A fun event to celebrate the anniversary of a great piece of social history. Displays, entertainment and a chance to see the sails turning and the mill’s original machinery. Cost: FREE

Petrifying Pumpkin Carve

Saturday 29 11am - 1.30pm Memorial Park Pavilion, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark Tel: 01253 891000 Pumpkin Carving from 11am until 1.30pm (first come first served).

Plus scary face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon crafting and scary lucky dip. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate served by the Friends volunteers.

Cost: carving FREE. Please be aware that there will be a small charge for individual activities as the Friends of the Memorial Park are fund raising.

Pumpkin Floral Arrangement

Saturday 29 2pm-4pm Memorial Park Pavilion, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark Tel: 01253 891000 Join the ladies from Fylde Flowers and learn how to design and craft a pumpkin floral display for Halloween. The event includes tea, coffee and cake don’t worry it won’t be too scary!

Cost: £20.00 - booking essential.

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September 2016 - March 2017 Dinosaur Uproar!

Sunday 30 and Monday 31 All day Freeport, Fleetwood freeport-fleetwood.com Tel: 01253 877377 facebook.com/freeportfleetwood Twitter: fleetwoodoutlet The dinosaurs are back! Come along and see our ‘T’wo huge T-Rex dinosaurs roaming the centre this October half term. Cost: FREE

November Guy Fawkes Canvas Painting

Tuesday 1 2pm – 4pm Memorial Park Pavilion, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark Join Glazey Days and paint a canvas in a spectacular Guy Fawkes fashion!

Booking essential - call 01253 891000

Time and Tides – Music and Dance Showcase and Exhibition

Friday 4 Cleveleys Beach/ Cleveleys Community Centre Tel: 01253 887450 email:chris.wyatt@wyre.gov.uk A showcase exploring bereavement, loss and reflecting on special memories.

Poulton-Le-Fylde Rotary Club Community Bonfire and Firework Display Friday 4 Gates open 6pm, bonfire lit 7pm, fireworks 7.30 p.m.

Cottam Hall Playing Field, Blackpool Old Road, Poulton e.mail: noall@btinternet.com Tel: 01253 700833

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November What’s On in Wyre An event for all the family including the bonfire, fireworks, food stalls and live music. This will be our 32nd year and all profits go to local and other charities.

Cost: £4 adult, £3 child, £12 family ticket paid on entry

Fleetwood Firework Extravaganza

Saturday 5 From 6pm Marine Hall Gardens, Fleetwood Esplanade Free firework display plus catering and live music.

Garstang & District Lions Bonfire and Firework Spectacular

Saturday 5 Bonfire lit 7pm and fireworks 7.30pm Garstang Community High Street Car Park A night organised by the Garstang & District Lions Club with a bonfire and firework spectacular set to music, children’s rides and catering outlets.

Cost: £4 per person

Christmas Lights Switch On

Thursday 17 From 5pm Freeport, Fleetwood freeport-fleetwood.com Tel: 01253 877377 facebook.com/freeportfleetwood Twitter: @fleetwoodoutlet Join us at Freeport Fleetwood, along with Radio Wave, for festive fun and cheer – PLUS, be amongst the first to see our fabulous new Christmas lights!

Cost: FREE

Fleetwood Lantern Parade and Christmas Switch On

Saturday 19 From 4.30pm Assemble at 4:30pm for a 4.45pm start The annual Fleetwood Festive Lights Lantern Parade will start at The Esplanade by the Ferry Café, proceed along North Albert Street and Lord Street and culminate in the Ash Street area where the countdown Marine Hall and Thornton Little Theatre events on pages 2&3 Theatre Box Office 01253 887693

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September 2016 - March 2017 November and switch on event will take place.

Cost: FREE

Marine Hall Christmas Market

Esplanade, Fleetwood Sunday 20 10am - 4pm Gifts, goodies and great edibles to enjoy.

Cost: FREE entry

The Cleveleys Light Up a Life Switch On

Thursday 24 3pm Procession from the Vue Cinema car park at 3pm along Cleveleys promenade. Service of remembrance on the sea front followed by procession down Victoria Road for the tree lighting ceremony. Donations welcome.

Meet Santa at Farmer Parrs

Saturday 26– Saturday 24 December Everyday 10am – 5pm Farmer Parrs Animal World farmerparrs.com email: enquiries@farmerparrs.com Tel: 01253 874389 facebook.com/farmerparrs Visit in December and meet Santa in his fab-ewe-lous log cabin and feed Rudolph through the window – our entire barn is transformed into a winter wonderland.

A real must see for the family!

Cost: £5 per person (includes entry to the farm and a visit to Santa too)

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November What’s On in Wyre Christmas Bazaar at The North Euston Hotel

Sunday 27 10am - 4pm The Esplanade Fleetwood FY7 6BN northeustonhotel.com Tel: 01253 876525 Christmas shopping with various local suppliers and free children’s entertainment.

Cost: FREE entry

December Poulton Christmas Festival

Friday 2 and Saturday 3 9am - 6pm Poulton Town Centre (Poulton Square, and Booths forecourt) email: roger@critchl.plus.com Facebook: Poulton Partnership Twitter: @poulton_partner Christmas Market Friday and Saturday, children’s rides Friday and Saturday. Lighting of the crib at 4pm and Santa arriving 5pm on Friday, plus street entertainment Cost: Free

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September 2016 - March 2017 December

Christmas Cake and Craft Morning

Saturday 3 9.30am - 12.30pm Memorial Park Pavilion, Fleetwood FY7 7AE wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark Tel: 01253 891000 Join the demonstration garden volunteers for a christmas cake and craft morning. Our volunteers are raising funds for the demonstration garden and will be selling items grown or made in the gardens.

Cost: FREE entry (please note items are individually priced)

Christmas Wreath Making

Saturday 3 1pm-3pm Memorial Park Pavilion, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark Tel: 01253 891000 Get yourself ready for Christmas and join the ladies from Fylde Flowers to design and craft your own Christmas wreath. The event will include tea, coffee, mince pies and cake - lets get in the mood for Christmas!

Cost: ÂŁ20 per person - booking essential

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December What’s On in Wyre Garland Workshop

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6pm - 8.30pm Memorial Park Pavilion, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE Tel: 01253 891000 Are you planning Christmas dinner at your home and would like a fabulous centre piece for your table or perhaps a lovely display on your fireplace? Join the ladies from Fylde Flowers to design and craft your own Christmas garland. The event will include tea, coffee, mince pies and cake.

Cost: £20 per person - booking essential

Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival

Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 6pm - 9pm Garstang High Street, PR3 1FA garstangchristmas.co.uk email: garstangxmas@gmail.com Tel: 01995 602125 Step back in time with the ancient market town of Garstang and its Victorian Christmas Festival. A great opportunity to enjoy late night shopping as well as the traditional Christmas fayre, variety of stalls, Father Christmas’ grotto and much more entertainment during the parade.

Cost: FREE

january 2017 Indoor Ice Skating

Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 Noon - 8pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Tel: 01253 887693 marinehall.co.uk £5 in advance, £6 on the door Noon - 8pm, 45min sessions Marine Hall and Thornton Little Theatre events on pages 2&3 Theatre Box Office 01253 887693

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September january 2016 - 2017 March 2017 The Big Garden Birdwatch

Sunday 29 9am -10am Hawthorne Park, Thornton e-mail: jeniferphillips@btinternet.com Tel: 01253 823516 facebook/hawthorne park Come and join the Nationwide bird count organised by the Hawthorne Park Trust for the RSPB. Cost: FREE

Bird Feeder and Craft event

Sunday 22 Noon - 2pm Memorial Park Pavilion, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark Tel: 01253 891000 Drop into the Pavilion and build your own fat ball bird feeder to put up in the park for the birds over winter.

Includes simple crafts for families.

Cost: FREE

March 2017 Mothers Day Crafts

Sunday 26 March 11am - 2pm Memorial Park Pavilion, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark Tel: 01253 891000 Drop in to decorate a cup for your Mothers Day gift and decorate a card.

Cost: ÂŁ2.50

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What’s On in Wyre wyre Markets Poulton outdoor market every Monday, except Bank Holidays, Market Square Fleetwood indoor market (see right) Great Eccleston outdoor market every Wednesday, 9am to 4pm, Raikes Road Garstang outdoor market every Thursday, High Street

Busy traditional market with over 200 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

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For regularly updated information about Thornton what’s happening in Wyre log on to Farmers Market second Saturday discoverwyre.co.uk and wyre.gov.uk /discoverwyre @discoverwyre of every month, 9am to 1pm, Wyre Council Marsh Mill Village Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire, FY6 7PU Great Eccleston Tel: 01253 891000 Farmers Market Disclaimer contained within this publication is given in third Wednesday The information good faith on the basis of information submitted to Wyre Council by promoters of the activities and premises of every month, listed. Wyre Council cannot guarantee the accuracy of the 9am to 1pm, information in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation. Although efforts are made Raikes Road to ensure the accuracy of the publication at the time of going to press,Little changesTheatre can occur and it is advisable to contact Marine Hall and Thornton events on pages 2&3 individual event organiser prior to the event to confirm Theatrethe Box Office information 01253 887693 provided.

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