Wyre voice autumn 2017

Wyre Council’s Community MagazineWyre Voice

What’s on and what’s new across the borough

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Contents 3 Wyre’s Youth

Foreword

Mayor

Welcome to the latest edition of Wyre Voice.

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I would like to thank all our volunteers in Wyre for the galas and events held throughout the summer season. We were lucky enough to have good weather this year and all the events went fantastically well.

I hope you all enjoyed them.

Focus on Garstang and rural Wyre

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7 Supporting

people to remain independent

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Wyre’s coast

10 Focus on Poulton 12

Clean and green

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Safer, stronger Wyre

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Focus on Thornton Cleveleys

18 Wyre Business Awards

19 Outdoor Wyre 20

Focus on Fleetwood

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Perfect spaces for special occasions

23 Keep in touch 24 Wyre theatres

We have such a wide range of volunteers in Wyre who contribute to these events and that’s part of why it is a great place to live.

In June, the National Coastwatch Institution at Rossall Point was awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, which is the highest award that can be given to voluntary organisations and anyone who has been there cannot claim it isn’t deserved.

I have been contacted by the Rotary Club of North Fylde, who meet in Cleveleys, singing the praises of Wyre’s Youth Mayor Jessica Basquill. Jessica gave a talk on young people being involved in community events which was very well received but what also impressed the members was how she answered questions.

I know how difficult that is because a couple of years ago I too gave a speech to them and whilst the subject, a powerpoint presentation on local government finance, was a bit dry, the questions from members were deep and thoughtful. They even fined me because the tie I was wearing was a bit bright, so well done Jessica you made a better impression than I did!

I had the honour and privilege to attend the Marine Hall in Fleetwood recently on BBC Music Day when Alfie Boe received the Blue Plaque award for his achievements. His friend Michael Ball accompanied Alfie and it was a fantastic occasion. Alfie always sings the praises of Fleetwood and there couldn’t be a greater ambassador for the town.

The Wyre Business Awards will be held again in November and it is an event that grows bigger every year. The businesses appreciate the recognition they quite rightly receive and a good night is had by all.

Marine Hall looked magnificent last year and the food was wonderful, so I would urge you all to book your place for this year’s event on Thursday 30 November.

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Wyre’s Youth Mayor I’m Jessica Basquill and I’m the Youth Mayor for Wyre.

Throughout high school at Cardinal Allen in Fleetwood, I always had a passion for charity work. The idea of doing things for others and making a positive impact on someone’s day to day life is why I took an interest in the council.

My first year has been a steep learning curve and I have felt blessed to have so many amazing people around me. My first appearance was at a UR Potential awards night congratulating local volunteers where I ended up opening the night and presenting the awards. I was lucky enough to attend Fleetwood remembrance service and parade, cheered at the Cleveleys lights switch on and sang too loudly at the Rossall and St Edmund’s carol services.

On Christmas day I had the pleasure of spending time with many elderly members of the community who felt alone or vulnerable at this time.

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up on its feet, and King George’s playing field project. Hopefully all of this experience will lead me to a role working with the community.

Recently I have taken on the position of engagement intern at Wyre Council to help develop a consultation with young people about living in Wyre. I have also been appointed the co-opted youth representative on the scrutiny committee for children and young people at Lancashire County Council. I am acting as the representative for all of Lancashire’s young people, which is standing me in good stead for the career I want to pursue.

As the Youth Mayor my aims are to educate people about the council and local democracy, encourage people to get involved and prove that we can make change. I shall continue to do this until May 2018 and am excited for the remaining second term.

Jess

Working with councillors I have found myself doing so much more than I thought I ever could. I co-ran an open mic night at the Burn Naze pub in Thornton, as well as a Wyre skate night at Thornton YMCA. Our aim was to build a foundation where young people can come together and learn from each other.

In February I organised my own charity ball at the Village Hotel in Blackpool, which had over 70 guests and raised just over £1,500 for a number of charities.

I am involved in a variety of open spaces projects, for instance the Bancroft wellbeing project, which is just getting Together we make a difference

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Focus on Garstang

Reducing flood risk in Churchtown Local residents formed Churchtown Flood Action Group (CFLAG) after the devastating floods in winter 2015. Chairman Roger Weatherell talks about the tremendous work the group has been doing to reduce flood risk in the community.

“In terms of resilience at household level, the CFLAG has encouraged residents to prepare for future flooding where possible, to obtain grants, pointed residents to types of systems available and delivered Wyre’s personal flood plan to most houses in Churchtown.

“At community level we’ve organised a system of flood wardens divided into eight flood zones, with the main objective of providing early warning to all residents who wish to be called. In the event of a major flood, the wardens are equipped with waders, high visibility jackets and wind-up torches, all charity funded.

“Strong lockable boxes are being obtained using more charity funding so that sandbags and plastic sheeting can be held at strategic yet unobtrusive locations around the village, to be unlocked by flood wardens after an alert has been issued. This will be supplemented by Wyre’s deliveries of sandbags to all communities facing a flood risk.

“Twice a year we inspect the village on foot to check the condition of drainage and flood protection and report back to the authorities with our findings.

“The group also acts as a pressure group to influence the agencies with the budgets and authority to take action to actually

reduce flood risk. This was the purpose of the Churchtown Flood Conference held at Myerscough College in January 2017, as well as giving people hope that flood risk can be reduced. We now understand how the flood barrages work and what can happen when there are operational problems at these sites.

We also understand the perils of a combined sewage and surface water drainage system in times of flooding.”

Churchtown FLAG meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Punchbowl Inn, Churchtown at 7.30pm and local residents are welcome to attend. You can follow the group on Facebook or call Roger on 07711 129604 to find out more.

Responsibility of riparian landowners

If you own land adjoining, above or with a watercourse running through it, you have certain responsibilities to manage flood risk.

Riparian owners must let water flow through their land without any obstruction, pollution or diversion which affects the rights of others. They are responsible for maintaining the bed and banks of the watercourse as well as the trees and shrubs growing on the banks.

Riparian owners must also keep any structure, such as culverts, trash screens,

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and Rural Wyre weirs and mill gates, clear of debris.

If you do not carry out your riparian responsibilities, you could face legal action.

There’s more information at gov.uk.

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Have you visited Catterall’s new play area?

Any work in a flood plain or near a main river, flood defence structure or sea defence requires an environmental permit issued by the Environment Agency. You are breaking the law if you operate without obtaining the permit you need.

Water and land pollution or blockages which increase the risk of flooding relating to main rivers should be reported to the Environment Agency incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60.

Those relating to streams, brooks and other watercourses should be reported to Lancashire County Council on 0300 123 6780 or by email to highways@lancashire.gov.uk. wyre.gov.uk/flooding

Civic remembrance service Barton, Bilsborrow and Myerscough’s annual Civic Remembrance Service is being held in Bilsborrow village on Armistice Day, Saturday 11 November.

The service will be held at the war memorial at 10.40am. Twenty-nine children from Barton and Bilsborrow primary schools (each child symbolising one of the three parishes’ war dead), will lay crosses when the names of the fallen are read aloud.

Catterall Parish Council has replaced the old facilities on the village playing field with help from the Lancashire Environmental Fund and money secured by Wyre Council from developers. There’s now a range of fun equipment for toddlers and young children to enjoy.

Garstang Victorian Festival People from all over the region join locals for Garstang Victorian Christmas Festival on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 December, 6pm-9pm.

With Santa’s grotto on the high street, stalls selling everything from hog roasts to candy floss, all kinds of street entertainment and the shops open late, it’s an event not to be missed. garstangvictorianfestival.co.uk

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The recently formed Together We Make a Difference Network (TWMAD) is a growing network of organisations and groups across Wyre, coming together to work with and empower local people to make a positive difference in their communities.

The TWMAD team, based at Wyre Council, wants to help and support people to tackle those big ticket community issues that are important to them, and who are willing to work together to reach solutions.

Since launching TWMAD to community groups, organisations, borough and parish and town councillors, three referrals have been received. The referrals have included requests to help with improvement of land for better community and wildlife use, tackling ongoing anti-social behaviour issues and dealing with a fly-tipping hot spot area.

The driving force for each project is the community and TWMAD ensures that only projects that have community backing are progressed. This means that each referral is investigated in detail and involves the community from the outset.

Do you have an idea that could be a real game changer for your community? Are you part of a group trying to make a difference but need that extra support and guidance? Do you have a big issue in the neighbourhood that needs tackling?

Then the Together We Make a Difference Network could be for you!

Contact your local councillor today for a chat about your idea, or alternatively you can contact the TWMAD team at Wyre by email at together@wyre.gov.uk or on 01253 891000.

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Supporting people to remain independent Wyre Voice 7 Supporting older and disabled people to remain independent is a priority for Wyre Council and there are a number of ways we can help.

Disabled Facilities Grants Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs) are available to support people with disabilities, those with mobility problems and people living with dementia with home adaptations that improve safety, reduce the risk of injury and enable access to essential facilities.

Adaptations range from adding ramps and step lifts to homes and widening doors to the installation of wet rooms and stair-lifts.

Dementia-friendly adaptations include thermostatic taps and showers, non-slip, single colour flooring and familiar-looking, traditional tap handles and toilet flush controls.

DFGs are available in all properties regardless of whether you own or rent your home. You don’t need to be referred by social services - you can refer yourself and we will arrange for an occupational therapist to assess your home.

Many people in need of essential adaptations may wrongly assume that they are not eligible for a DFG. It is always worth speaking to the council to discuss your situation; you may find that you do qualify for these life-changing adaptations.

Care and Repair If you require minor home adaptations, repairs or improvements our Care and Repair service can assist in obtaining quotations from reliable and trustworthy contractors and arrange for the work to be done from start to completion.

We can sometimes support clients to obtain financial help in paying for the work by way of charitable or benevolent assistance. Whilst our advice is free, charges do apply for some aspects of this service.

Help with benefits entitlement and form filling to claim Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payments can also be provided.

Handyperson service

Care and Repair’s handyperson service offers help with small jobs around the home to reduce the risk of accidents. These include replacing light bulbs, making safe loose carpeting and fitting minor security measures. We can also undertake small repairs that would not be viable for a contractor to carry out. There is a small charge for this service.

A range of adaptation works can be carried out on referral from social services, including the installation of grab rails and key safes.

We can also supply and fit these items for people who wish to pay themselves.

Call 01253 891000 to find out more or visit wyre.gov.uk/heretohelp

Fast fact: 2016/17 - Together 1,926 handywe persons conducted to help residents remain makejobs a difference independent through the Care and Repair service.

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Visit Wyre’s coast this autumn Enjoy a stroll or ride along Wyre’s coastline in autumn and take the new ‘Wyre Coastline – Cleveleys to Fleetwood’ leaflet, available from Tourist Information Centres, with you to highlight the great things to see and do along the way.

Wyre’s coast stretches from Cleveleys to Rossall Point and onwards to Fleetwood and across the river Wyre estuary to Knott End. Not to be missed along the way is the Mythic Coast Artwork Trail starting in Cleveleys with Shipwrecks, a memorial to all the ships wrecked off the Fylde coast between 1643 and 2008. Next you’ll find the Sea Swallows that soar 10 metres up into the sky, and a giant wooden paddle washed ashore. Down on the beach lie the Sea Ogre and Mary’s Shell.

All the sculptures

depict sections from The Sea Swallow, a specially written book about myths and legends

from Wyre’s coast, and tell an enchanting tale about the area even to those who know it well. Make sure the tide is going to be out when you go, or you might miss the main characters!

The trail ends at Rossall Point Tower, which contains Mythic Coast inspired artwork and is a great place to enjoy views across Morecambe Bay to the Lakeland hills. From the observation deck, if you’re lucky it’s possible to see grey seals and harbour porpoise. There are also occasional sightings of dolphins and whales.

Continue northwards along the coastline and you’ll discover Marine Lakes, the art deco Marine Hall and Gardens and The Mount Pavilion and Gardens, which you won’t want to pass by without stopping.

Ian Gardener of Fylde Bird Club talks about bird life along the Wyre coast: “October is a crossover month with the last of the summer

Your council visit newsletter For details of recent migration sightings fleetwoodbirdobs.blogspot.co.uk

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bird visitors heading south and the first winter birds arriving.

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“There is a heavy passage of meadow pipits, grey and pied wagtails, skylarks and chaffinch with smaller numbers of swallows, house martins, greenfinch, goldfinch, siskin, linnets and reed buntings.

Follow us on social media to be kept up to date, share your pictures and tell us about your favourite parts of the Wyre coast.

Discoverwyre.co.uk is the place to look for discoverwyre.co.uk inspiration and ideas for things to do in Wyre for both visitors and residents.

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“Depending on the weather and wind direction there can be large arrivals of pinkfooted geese, whooper swans, winter thrush, redwing and fieldfares which can arrive in their thousands. I think the best sites to watch the autumn migration in action are at Rossall Point or from The Mount.”

You can still love your beach, the sea and the wider environment during the autumn and winter months by picking up after your dog, putting litter in a bin and joining a beach clean.

Volunteer beach cleans continue all year round at Cleveleys, Rossall, Knott End and the Wyre Estuary and welcome new members. For more details visit lovemybeach.org

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Jean Stansfield Memorial Park (Vicarage Park) wins Green Flag Award

Make-up by Mii at Spa on the Breck Make-up by Mii was introduced to Spa on the Breck’s treatment menu in May and is already proving popular.

The Poulton park is celebrating huge success after being awarded another Green Flag Award by Keep Britain Tidy. This international award is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities. The park was one of four given the award in Wyre; Hawthorne Park in Thornton, Memorial Park in Fleetwood and Wyre Estuary Park in Stanah are all celebrating success.

Steph Hasty, Chair of the Friends of Jean Stansfield/Vicarage Park, said: “We are so proud be part of achieving the Green Flag Award. To the group it means that we must be doing something right. We have a great committee and support from Wyre Council to help us achieve our goals. We love the park and love that the people of Poulton really enjoy the facilities and new play area, as well as the events we have organised.”

Whatever the occasion may be, having your make-up applied professionally will make you look and feel like a million dollars.

Whether you would like a glamorous look, a sophisticated style or something more natural, the Mii make-up range is the perfect choice for any event. It will create a flawless look designed around you that lasts for the duration of your event and provides you with the image you desire.

You can have Mii make-up applied professionally for a special occasion from £25 and the spa offers bespoke wedding day packages. For more information and prices visit spaonthebreck.co.uk and download the treatment menu today. Alternatively, you can call the spa on 01253 887157.

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Salt of the Earth Deli in Carleton

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Poulton Market The historic market town of Poulton-le-Fylde is keeping the trading tradition alive. Join us in the Market Square every Monday (except bank holidays), 9am – 4.30pm for a wide range of goods and local produce.

Ten years ago Darren Fleming, a gourmet chef, had a simple but ground breaking idea to bring a deli dealing in only local produce, to an area that needed new life breathing into it. Now the Salt of Earth deli is the hub of the local Carleton community providing top quality food and drink but also a much needed lifeline to many people in the community. Salt of the Earth also contributes heavily to the local economy by only dealing in local food.

From food and clothing to household products, there’s something for everyone.

Other stalls offer jewellery, pet products, greetings cards, bags, leather goods, children’s toys and much more. wyremarkets.co.uk

Since opening Salt of the Earth, more businesses have opened up nearby and this stretch of high street is thriving. The sense of community is strong and this has all contributed to the success of the deli.

Catherine Fleming, front of house for the deli, said: “Darren’s taken inspiration from our travels across the world, before opening the deli and putting them into our menus.

He absolutely prides himself in only using local produce.”

Salt of the Earth is open Monday to Friday 8.45am to 4pm, Saturdays 8.30am to 4pm and Sundays 10am to 3pm.

To book a table or find out about outside catering call 01253 899980 or email saltoftheearthdeli@gmail.com saltoftheearthdeli.co.uk Together we make a difference

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Littering

Fly tipping

We aim to keep the borough as clean and litter free as possible. It is a criminal offence to deposit litter of any description on the street or anywhere in the open air. Litter includes small items such as cigarette ends.

Occasionally, householders may need to use a private contractor to remove household, garden or construction waste. To avoid your waste being illegally fly tipped, the Household Waste Duty of Care Regulations 2005 were introduced.

No Ifs - No Butts. Cigarette litter accounts for 75% of litter dropped on the street and is difficult to clean up and pollutes surface water drains.

Householders have a legal duty to take reasonable measures to ensure that household waste produced on their property is passed on to a person authorised to accept waste.

No excuses, there is no need to drop litter or fail to remove your dog’s waste, as there are lots of litter bins located throughout the borough.

Dog poo can go in any bin, it does not need to be a special bin.

Fast fact: 2016/17 number of bins emptied in Wyre over 5 million, a monthly average of 422, 478

Always check that you are using a licensed waste carrier who will dispose of your rubbish at a proper facility. Ask to see their licence before you employ them, get a full receipt that includes the company details afterwards and remember, if the price offered seems too good to be true, it probably is.

You can be fined up to £5,000 if you pass your waste to an unauthorised person and it is then illegally dumped. There’s more information at wyre.gov.uk/householdwaste.

We rely on information from members of the public and businesses to tackle the problem of fly tipping and will look to prosecute anyone found to be responsible. You can report fly tipping online at wyre.gov.uk/reportflytipping

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Recycling - what happens to the waste collected from your house?

General Waste

Recycling

Open windrow composting Lancashire County Council

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Thornton waste treatment plant

Thornton waste treatment plant

Soil improver retail and landscape

Paper Mixed and card recycling Refuse derived fuel Big Bulk Loader

Landfill

Material Recycling Facility (MRF) Lancashire County Council

materials separated

Steel Glass bottles and cans and jars Paper Plant Paper/card is graded and made into new products eg. newsprint

Plastic bottles

Reprocessors Larger components to be in North West remelted back into bottles. to make Smaller fragments go for use new cans in road surfacing

Sorted by infrared lights.

Different types made into products such as pipes, bottles, packaging and non-woven fabric manufacture.

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White Ribbon Campaign

Whilst we recognise that only a minority of youths or groups of youths commit a criminal offence, the actions of the groups as a whole can be considered as anti-social under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

Join the global movement to put a stop to male violence against women and girls.

The White Ribbon Campaign addresses men directly so they understand the scale of the problem, and become part of the solution, alongside women.

On Saturday 25 November, the world marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day. From then until 10 December, we encourage everybody to take part in 16 days of activism against gender-based violence and every day until we live in a world safe for all. Because we are stronger together.

Find out more by visiting whiteribboncampaign.co.uk

Putting a stop to anti-social behaviour Dear Parent or Guardian, There has been a spate of anti-social behaviour by groups of children in Fleetwood around the Marine Hall and Gardens, and surrounding area.

This has included criminal damage and drunken behaviour, causing harassment and distress to local residents.

A considerable amount of money and resources has been used by the police and council to address the issue and repair damage caused as a result.

One way we can tackle this issue is with your cooperation as a parent or guardian. We ask that you talk to your children to make them aware of the impact that anti-social behaviour has on the community and how it could also affect their future if the consequences result in a criminal record.

Working together to Prevent terrorism Prevent is part of the UK’s counter terrorism strategy and is about safeguarding people and communities from the threat of terrorism. The council works with local partners to protect the public, prevent crime and to promote strong, integrated communities.

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Stronger Wyre Central to Prevent is the belief that communities defeat terrorism and the police and the security and intelligence agencies depend on information from the public.

For advice about concerning behaviour or online material and to find out how you can get involved in Prevent visit wyre.gov.uk/counterterrorism

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Local plan consultation The new Wyre Local Plan, which sets out the planning strategy for the borough until 2031, was considered by the full council in early September and approved for public consultation, prior to its formal examination next year.

Food safety precautions Autumn is a great time of year to get stuck into soups and stews and other delicious, comforting food. But make sure you check food hygiene ratings before you eat out or shop for food.

All businesses in Wyre that sell food directly to the public are inspected by our dedicated food safety team and awarded a food hygiene rating.

Look for the green and black rating sticker on the window or door of establishments or ask a member of staff. You can also search for restaurants, takeaway and other food shop ratings at food.gov.uk

The plan sets out detailed policies for the management of development, including the allocation of land for residential and employment developments.

If you want to hear more about the local plan process, you can sign up to the local plan consultation database at wyre.gov.uk/localplandatabase You can also write giving your name, address, and phone number to Planning Policy, Wyre Council, Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7PU or email planning@wyre.gov.uk.

Please also state that you give permission for the council to hold your details for the purposes of progressing the local plan. wyre.gov.uk/localplan

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A new vision for Wyre Estuary Country Park Wyre Estuary Country Park in Thornton is a much loved and popular site for many people, and a gateway to the wider Wyre Estuary. We would like to develop the park into a significant nature conservation site in the future.

Over the summer we consulted with the public to find out what they like about the park and how it can be improved, and held workshops with stakeholders such as bird watchers and volunteers.

All the feedback will inform our improvement plans for the site and set a new vision for its future. We’ll keep you posted as the plans progress. Follow Wyre Coast and Countryside on Facebook for updates from our rangers.

King George’s Playing Fields Earlier in the year, those who use King George’s Playing Fields and live locally shared their ideas for how the area could be improved.

We’ve since created proposals that will allow more people in the local community to make use of the site, which received a positive public response when they went on display in June.

Alongside sculptures, a trail and play equipment to appeal to families and encourage exploration of the woodland and brook, we’ve taken into account requests for seating, picnic areas and

additional bins. Drainage improvements also form a vital element of the improvements so the site can carry more matches by local football and rugby union players.

The next steps are to apply for funding for the first phase of work to create the trail and enhance the brook. Construction work is likely to start in 2018 and be phased over a number of years.

Helping children get active at YMCA Thornton

YMCA Thornton has launched Les Mills Born to Move children’s exercise classes which aim to encourage children aged between 2 and 12 to take part in and enjoy physical fitness.

Starting from 2-3 years, the use of imagination and exploration through music helps young children build awareness and balance. The class offered to 8-12 year olds combines cutting edge moves from martial arts, dance and yoga, and each class is adapted to match the mood and energy levels of each individual, encouraging everyone to leave the class feeling great and mentally energised.

For more information visit ymcayactive.org or call 01253 824108.

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and Cleveleys Virtual Classes at YMCA Thornton Virtual Classes have also arrived at YMCA Thornton including favourites such as BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyBalance and CXWorx, and introducing RPM and Sh’bam.

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in partnership with authorities, including Wyre, on behalf of the community to reduce flood risk.

Keep up-to-date by liking the page at facebook.com/thorntonflag

Cleveleys Coastal Community Team In January, Wyre was awarded £10,000 from the Department of Communities and Local Government to create a Cleveleys Coastal Community Team.

Les Mills Virtual features the world’s best instructors presenting group exercise classes. To give you a truly motivational journey, the studio has been fitted with big screens and state of the art sound, lasers and UV lighting to keep you inspired and immersed throughout your class.

The aim is to provide the community with extra choice and a structured pathway when it comes to starting or continuing on your health and fitness journey with the YMCA. For class times and to try for FREE visit ymcayactive.org or call 01253 824108.

The team organised a Big Clean Sweep in June (pictured), a day of activities such as weeding, litter picking and planting up the town’s large grey planters with perennials.

An action plan has also been drawn up to look at other priorities such as the public realm, events and marketing.

Chair of Cleveleys Coastal Community Team, Jane Littlewood, commented: “If you’d like to play a part in making Cleveleys a great place to live, shop and work you can join the team who will be carrying out regular community volunteering in the town centre. Look out for them every four weeks and join in.”

To get involved email jane@therabbitpatch.co.uk.

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WYRE BUSINESS AWARDS

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Business Awards in 15 categories Nominations deadline 27 October

Celebrate your business success Nominate your business for an award Enjoy a great night with your team

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A glamorous black tie dinner and awards event at Marine Hall, Fleetwood For tickets and nominations

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A traditional market with over 200 stalls Sat Nav FY7 6AB

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

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Wyre’s great outdoors

Health walks

We’re shining a light on Wyre Estuary Country Park in Thornton, one of the borough’s most beautiful natural open spaces.

Enjoy autumn with our monthly programme of health walks taking place across the borough, from Fleetwood to Scorton. Health walks are free and everyone is welcome no matter your age or ability. Our volunteer walk leaders can help you start with a gentle amble and lead you up to a one hour walk. To book a Tramper all-terrain electric vehicle on suitable walks, call 01253 863100 giving at least seven days’ notice. There’s no better way to explore the borough!

Situated on the banks of the Wyre Estuary at Stanah, the park is home to a multitude of wildlife, breath-taking views and inspiring landscapes just waiting to be explored by way of a network of riverside walks and places to cycle. Play areas keep toddlers and older children occupied and Wyreside Cafe serves well-earned refreshments to visitors.

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Event highlights at Wyre Estuary Country Park Sunday 1 October, 11am – 3pm Family Craft Day Have a go at woodcraft with the rangers and make bird and bat boxes In July, the park received its thirteenth Green Flag Award for having the highest possible environmental standards, being beautifully maintained and offering excellent visitor facilities.

A conservation hub, the Wyre Estuary boasts internationally important wader and wildfowl populations, the largest area of ungrazed salt marsh in north west England and an award-winning nectar garden.

There’s something for all the family to get involved in with ranger-led walks, environmentally themed activities and annual events. Now is a perfect time to visit the park in all its autumnal glory. wyre.gov.uk/wecp

Saturdays 14 October, 11 November, 9 December, 10am – 12.30pm Stanah Squirrels Wildlife Watch Group An environmental and wildlife group for children aged 8 to 14 Booking essential – call 07989 579351 Saturday 25 November, 10am – 2pm Woodland Conservation Day Help our rangers manage the wooded plantations at the park Sunday 10 December, 11am – 12.30pm Reindeer Craft Workshop Booking essential - call 01995 602125 For more details on these and other events visit discoverwyre.co.uk.

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Rossall sea defences near completion Work to replace two kilometres of sea defences from Rossall Hospital to Rossall Point is almost complete.

7,500 properties will be protected from the risk of flooding in this ÂŁ63m coastal defence scheme that has taken four years to construct.

250,000 tonnes of rock armour are being used to create the base of the defences, to weather the harsh conditions on this exposed part of the coastline and allow the beach to build up in the area.

Between the rock revetment and the promenade, specially manufactured precast concrete is being used to form a stepped revetment to break the waves. The promenade, which has been significantly widened, will also be concrete and similar in design to Cleveleys.

Grasslands. It will feature artworks that bring to life the diverse range of marine species that give the area its Biological Heritage Site status.

Colourful aluminium grassland beacons designed by artist Stephen Broadbent will stand tall at pedestrian access points along the promenade and as way-finders connecting paths to the promenade. Hand carved wooden artworks will illustrate a new story about the grasslands’ ecology, linking the project to the Mythic Coast, an artwork trail based on folklore and myths surrounding the local coastline. Seating, pathways and bridges will be added to make the whole area more accessible and enjoyable.

The new defences are due to be completed in November 2017 when the promenade will also re-open. However landscaping work to create Larkholme Grasslands will continue through until summer 2018.

On the landward side of the defences, a 1.5km strip of grassland from West Way to Fairway is being transformed into an ecology zone known as Larkholme

To find out more call into the information cabin at West Way car park which is open Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5.30pm, or visit fyldecoastalprogramme.co.uk

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Fleetwood Reviving The Mount Pavilion and Gardens Wyre Council has received initial support from the Heritage and Big Lottery Funds to develop a proposal to transform the landward side of The Mount to its original Victorian landscape.

This includes the pavilion, rose garden and gate lodge, after the seaward side was restored last year thanks to a £1m personal donation from Mrs Doreen Lofthouse.

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Local music legend Alfie Boe has been honoured with a Blue Plaque at Fleetwood’s Marine Hall, where he made his first appearance aged 14.

Awarded as part of BBC Music Day to commemorate people and places that have influenced the musical landscape across the country, the plaque was unveiled by Alfie’s friend and collaborator Michael Ball.

Commenting on the day, Alife said: “Fleetwood is a beautiful place to grow up.

It’s a solid, strong town that sets you up in good stead for life. You always come home to Fleetwood eventually.”

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Over summer we held a variety of consultation and pilot events to allow the local community to play a part in shaping plans for the site and find out what types of activities people would enjoy.

All the feedback is helping to shape a second application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the full project, totalling around £2.4m, which will be submitted in 2018. wyre.gov.uk/mountblog

Alfie Boe honoured at Marine Hall

Michael Ball, the Mayor of Wyre Councillor Alice Collinson and Alfie Boe

NCI members receiving a cheque from chair Cllr Terry Rogers

Fleetwood Town Council is pleased to support community groups and events in the port. Fleetwood Rugby Under 15s, Fleetwood Carnival, Fleetwood Scarecrow Festival, Fleetwood Folk and Blues Festival and the National Coastwatch Institution at Rossall Point are some of the groups to benefit from grants totalling over £8,850.

The town council has assumed responsibility for the Goth Funnel and Fishing Community Memorials, to ensure they continue to be maintained and cared for in the long term. Thanks go to the previous trustees for their hard work in saving and promoting a unique piece of Fleetwood’s heritage.

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Congratulations to Tony Ilett and Jackie Edge from Poulton who were one of the happy couples to get married at the Civic Centre in Poulton over the summer.

Jackie, Tony and their forty guests enjoyed a ceremony and celebratory drinks and then made full use of the facilities by taking photographs in the gardens on a lovely sunny afternoon.

“We chose the Civic Centre because it completely suited our needs. We were impressed with the help we received with the planning of the ceremony and how smoothly it went on the day. The wedding coordinators Toni and Linzi couldn’t have been any more helpful and nothing was too much trouble” said Jackie.

Congratulations also go to Gary and Catherine Macdonald who also chose the Civic Centre for their special day. They commented: “Thanks for all your help and reassurance on our (little) big day. It was a perfect day in an informal setting. A day enjoyed by all.”

Other places and spaces for your special occasions: • The Civic Centre can cater for weddings and christenings for up to 80 guests with great gardens for pictures.

• Marine Hall in Fleetwood’s art deco styling and beachfront setting make for a wonderfully unique venue for weddings, christenings, parties and corporate events.

• The Mount Pavilion in Fleetwood is a distinctive venue for weddings, parties and family celebrations with a backdrop of breath-taking views across Morecambe Bay. • Wyre Estuary Country Park in Thornton boasts the Riverside Room, an outside environmental education space and a café, providing a great range of facilities in a relaxing setting.

• Fleetwood’s Memorial Park Pavilion is newly refurbished and can be hired for meetings, community projects, events and parties.

Call 01253 891000 for more information or visit wyre.gov.uk/venues.

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Faith – The George Michael Legacy

Afternoon Tea Dance

Every Monday, 2pm–4pm £4.00 payable on the door

Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers Saturday 30 September, £17

Jive Talkin

Saturday 7 October, £15

Jongleurs Comedy Night

Friday 13 October, £12pp or £10pp for tables of 10+ Over 18s only

Indoor Car Boot Sale

Saturday 25 November, £22.50, seniors £20.50

Beauty and the Beast Panto

Thursday 7–Sunday 10 December Adults £9, Children £8.50

The Dreamboys

Thursday 14 December, £24.50 to £27.50 over 18s only

Most Haunted’s Derek Acorah Saturday 16 December, £18.50

Sun 15 October & Sun 26 November, 10am–1pm

The Quo Experience

Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan, Jay Aston (with Bobby McVay)

The Temperance Seven

Formerly of Bucks Fizz Saturday 21 October, £20

Paul Zerdin – All Mouth!

Saturday 4 November, £17.50 Over 15s only

Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club Night Friday 10 November, £20

Marine Hall Christmas Market Sunday 19 November, 10am–4pm Free entry

Saturday 14 October, £20 Friday 20 October, £15

A Celebration of Simon and Garfunkel Friday 27 October, £13

The Wonder Stuff’s Miles & Erica

Saturday 28 October, £15

Santa’s Christmas Wish

Sunday 26 November, 1pm £10, family ticket £36 (2 adults, 2 children)

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