DANCE PARTNER: the new, slimline Coleen Nolan
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ICE MAIDEN LOOSE Women star Coleen Nolan, 43, will be going head to head with a line-up of younger girl celebrities on Sunday when they skate to keep their place in ITV1’s Dancing on Ice.
She might be older, but Blackpool raised Coleen is determined to give them a run for their money. Coleen is only too aware that two years ago she would never have been considered for such a demanding challenge as she was a size 20 and weighed nearly 14 stone. Since then she’s lost five stone, and is now 8 stone 13lbs and a trim size 10, thanks to a healthy eating plan and regular disco dancing. After a lifetime of embarrassing weight problems, Coleen’s happy to reveal her motivation for shed-
ding the pounds, and her health regime. “I suddenly got to a stage in my life – my 40s – where I was fed up with feeling ashamed of my weight, and having to make jokes about it before other people could. “It was a ‘lose weight now or I never will’ kind of feeling. I’m thrilled to bits I succeeded, even though it was tough. “It’s absolutely wonderful to look at myself and think I look good, as well as feeling fitter and sexier than I’ve ever felt in my life.’’ Coleen found it challenging to discover at the first skating training session she was the oldest woman of the celebrity competitors. “I’m hugely proud of myself for losing all that weight, but when I walked into the room to meet
the other girls I found I wasn’t just the oldest but still the largest – they’re all young, tiny little things,’’ she said. “But I just keep telling myself ‘hey girl, you’re the slimmest you’ve ever been’.’’ Her new found confidence allows her to happily squeeze into the unforgiving sequinned Lycra skating dresses and tights, even though they highlight every bump and curve. “They’re fabulous outfits and after years of wearing baggy tops to disguise the bulges it’s a joy to wear show-off skintight clothes,’’ she says. ■ Find out how Coleen danced herself slim on centre pages. elizabeth.gomm@blackpoolgazette.co.uk
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THERE’S nothing quite like putting your feet up with a great book and a delicious cup of coffee!
That’s why Eve has teamed up with Costa, the UK’s fastestgrowing coffee shop chain, to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a complete set of the 20 books shortlisted for the 2008 Costa Book Awards. Plus our winner will receive a Costa coffee card with £20 credit while two runners-up will receive a Costa Coffee Card with £25 of credit. The Costa Book Awards encourage, promote and celebrate the best contemporary British writing and have the single aim of celebrating some of the most enjoyable books of the last year
by writers based in the UK and Ireland. Since their inception, the awards have recognised a wide range of books and authors across all genres – the Costa Book Awards is the only book prize to use a category system that includes First Novel, Novel, Biography, Poetry and Children’s Book. The variety of books shortlisted ensures that there are plenty of deliciously good reads to suit all tastes. Authors vying for the awards this year include Tom Rob Smith for Child 44, Diana Athill for her memoir Somewhere Towards the End, Poppy Adams for her debut novel The Behaviour of Moths and Louis de Bernières for A Partisan’s Daughter. The winners in each category
were announced earlier this month. These five books go through to compete for the ultimate accolade, the prestigious Costa Book of the Year, to be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in central London on January 27. The two most recent winners of the Costa Book of the Year are Stef Penney for The Tenderness of Wolves (2006) and A. L. Kennedy for Day (2007). So, for your chance to add some of this year’s most enjoyable books to your bookshelf, simply answer the following question: Who won the Costa Book of the Year 2007? Was it: a) Stef Penney, b) A.L. Kennedy or c) Enid Blyton For more information on this year’s award or to tell us your thoughts on this year’s shortlists, go to www.costabookawards.com To enter, email your answer along with your name, address and contact phone number to: competitions@blackpoolgazette.co.uk with Costa Book Competition in the subject field. Closing date for entries is midnight January 20. Gazette rules apply. The Gazette is a member of the Johnston Press Group plc. Johnston Press plc will use your information to contact you by email, mail, phone, fax or sms to let you know about our, or our business partners’, products, services and special offers. By giving us your email address and phone numbers, you agree that we may contact you by these methods for marketing. If you do not wish to receive information from us or from our business partners, tell us so in your response. We may monitor communications for quality and training purposes.
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wanted to improve awareness, management and treatment of allergy. The charity is always careful to ensure that the information it gives out on medical and scientific matters is carefully scrutinised by its Health Advisory Panel. Dedicated to helping people with allergies, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity, it helps to increase knowledge and support through a range of services. Among these is a counselling and befriending service which aims to give people the strength to take control of and
manage their condition. The nationwide network of support contacts is a group of people who can offer advice and support to fellow sufferers. Allergy UK tries to offer people as much information as possible. The helpline (01322 619 898) can provide people with practical advice on managing their allergy as well as the contact details for local clinics. To find out more visit the Allergy UK website allergyuk.org or for support or advice call the helpline on 01322 619 898.
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CRAFTY CAPERS Aunty Ursa’s arty way to keep kids busy. Elizabeth Gomm reports
SATURDAY mornings are party times for Ursula Almond.
That’s when she plays host at her weekly gathering for children, Aunty Ursa’s Arty Party! Ursa, a self confessed handicraft addict, has put hundreds of pounds of her own money into setting up the weekly venture at Lytham Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace, with the aim of passing her craft skills on to a generation more hitech than handy. “I have been crafting for over 40 years, and have tried everything from enamelling to batik and macramé to soap-making – and a lot more in between. “I love making cards and boxes and decorating them and still get a thrill from finishing each one. “I decided to start an art/craft workshop for youngsters, boys and girls aged eight to 11, and those who have discovered us love it. “Each week we make and complete a craft project for the child to take home – something they too can be proud of so they can have a healthy admiration of their own abilities and uniqueness. “They get that sense of achievement from seeing a project through from beginning to end and learn that there’s no such thing as a mistake. “If something doesn’t go quite to plan we “review the situation” and adapt it. There’s no such thing as a failure. “Our slogan is: Confidence comes in cans not can’ts!” “For me, there is a tremendous pleasure in seeing how proud each child is of what they have done. “Besides lots of fun we have three hours of crafting, tutorial and hands-on experience in a different art or craft each week. “It’s a chance for the children to learn some new skills, building confidence and self-esteem and socialising in a happy and productive environment. We have drinks, biscuits and fruit and every child goes home with a party bag at the
BUSY HANDS: Aunty Ursa, Ursula Almond, gets down to some craft work with Lauren Cowburn, 10, and her own son, Zac, 12, who helps out (above) PARTY TIME: Aunty Ursa – Ursula Almond – with the A-board that signals her Arty Parties at Lytham Assembly Rooms (right) end of each session, filled with crafty bits and pieces. Even after three hours they don’t want to go home.” Ursa, who lives with husband Richard and son Zachary, 12, in Central Drive, Ansdell, fits her party project into an already busy life – she works on customer services at Aegon in the mornings and is caretaker manager of the Assembly Rooms in the afternoons. She has also put a lot of her cash into running the club, paying for room hire and materials, but is hoping that as word spreads and numbers increase it will start paying for itself. “It’s £10 per child each week which covers everything,” she said. “I don’t want to make anything out of it, in fact I’m in debt because of it. “The only thing that could stop me from doing it is money, but I will do everything I can to make it
workable because the children love it. Crafting is all about self-expression – there are no rights or wrongs. A child learns to have a healthy admiration of his or her own ability and potential and that of the other children. They also help each other!” Ursa, who set up the club with the help of Fylde councillor Ken Hopwood, has held fundraising events including a Christmas event, with music by Guardian Royal Band, which raised more than £70. She would welcome sponsorship, donations of any unwanted craft materials, squash or biscuits. “Every little helps,” she said. To find out more call 795229 or visit www.auntieursa.co.uk elizabeth.gomm@blackpoolgazette.co.uk
Making a sacrifice for the kids
GOOD CAUSE: Liz McClarnon
FORMER Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon is planning a new year detox in a good cause. The self-confessed foodie and winner of Celebrity Master Chef is going to have a 24-hour fast to help raise money for World Vision. She’s among a host of celebs who are backing the UK’s largest youth fundraising event, now in its 23rd year, which has raised over £20m for children and young people in the developing world. Gathering for the launch of the 2009 World Vision 24 Hour
Famine Campaign, taking place from February 13 to 15, 2009, they spoke about their planned sacrifices in support of the campaign. Liz said supporters didn’t have to stop eating, they just had to pledge to give up something important to them for 24 hours. “The World Vision 24 Hour Famine is something I am committed to doing every year. “Ever since I went to visit some of the World Vision projects a few years ago in Zambia, I’ve realised how much a small donation can affect someone’s life. I know that
the sponsorship money I make will be going to a great cause.” Singer Gabriella Cilmi, will be giving up singing and Fearne Cotton has vowed not to listen to any music for one day – a mean feat for a radio DJ! To take part in the 2009 World Vision 24 Hour Famine visit www.thepinkcity.org or call 01908 84 12 12. There are also useful resource packs full of tips and activities to help individuals, teachers and youth leaders organise fun and engaging events when taking part in World Vision 24 Hour Famine.
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HIS ‘N HERS Bridal expert Linda meets her ideal match. Elizabeth Gomm reports A WOMAN who has dressed hundreds of brides for their dream day is now be making sure their men are perfectly suited.
Linda Welsh has expand her bridal business by moving into suit hire ... and it’s proving a match made in heaven. Linda (above), who owns Bridal Cottage, North
Albert Street, Fleetwood, is also making sure that one of the best known names on the port’s high street will live on by taking over the long established Walker’s Suit Hire. It’s a brave step when businesses are facing tough times. “You have to be positive,” said Linda “and people are always going to be getting married, even in a recession. “We are having a very busy start to the year,” she added. Linda has been in the wedding business for years – firstly, working for two Blackpool jewellers where she sold engagement and wedding rings, before moving to Blackpool Lewis’ department store running the bridal department. When Lewis’ closed she set up her own business
from home, opening her on shop, Bridal Cottage, 15 years ago. “I love my job,” she said. “It’s lovely to be able to help a bride choose her dress for the most important day of her life. “Every bride wants to look like a princess ... that is something that has never really changed. “I am always honest with them and they appreciate that,” she added. “Now we are dressing their future husbands as well. The men are wonderful, they are so easy!” “I had wanted to go into suit hire but with Walker’s on the same block we worked together, so when the chance came up to take on Walker’s hire I was delighted and have moved it into here. “That is staying as Walker’s because it’s been a part of Fleetwood for 150 years,” said Linda,
who was born and bred in the town. She was married there too, at St Wulstan’s Church. Forty years later she still has her dress! “It was white, empire line, with lace sleeves and a big train,” she recalled. “No woman ever forgets her wedding dress! That’s what makes this such a nice job, it’s not like work, really!” She still has her man – Stephen, a fisherman, who puts to sea in his trawler, the Coline . “Marriages do last,” she said “we’re the proof!” ■ Dresses from Bridal Cottage will modelled on the catwalk at The Gazette Wedding Fair on Sunday. elizabeth.gomm@blackpoolgazette.co.uk
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TROLLEY good show TROLLEY loads of new toys have arrived at Brian House Children’s Hospice in response to our Eve Presents of Mind Appeal.
The gifts came courtesy of Poulton bar, The Edge, who asked everyone attending their Christmas ball to take along a present and like many of the toys given to the appeal they will help brighten the lives of the young users of the Bispham-based hospice. Making sure the children get the best out of them is the hospice’s play worker Sue Pelling. Sue said: “We will keep the toys that are suitable for our children to use here. Any others will provide valuable stock for future Christmas parties, when we invite their siblings, or for birthday gifts or rewards. “We are so grateful for the generosity shown to us by the local community.” Sue has worked at Brian House for 10 years, starting as a home care assistant. “I ran my own playgroup at St Thomas’, Caunce Street. When I saw the job working in the hospice advertised, I fancied a career change .” As a trained nursery nurse, her job was to help look after the non-medical needs of the children who attend the hospice as day patients or for inpatient respite care. Two years ago when the hospice managed to land funding for a play worker, she applied for the job and got it. She loves her work, even though it can be heart-wrenching. Because of terminal illness or life-limiting conditions, most of the youngsters she works with will not live to be adults. “It is a privilege to be a part of these children’s lives,” said Sue. “I hope we are able to make their life a happy time and it is a privilege to support their families, too.
Wheeling them in! Play at hospice gets a boost from Eve’s appeal. Elizabeth Gomm reports “This hospice is a unique place and I am proud to be a part of it.” Sue’s day involves organising play for all the children – painting, water play, wheelchair dancing. You name, it she does it. Even those too severely handicapped to join in, are involved. “If they are in bed, we will take the paint, the ball, the clay for modelling to them. “Even if they can only manage a splodge of paint on paper, I’ll mount it and date it. It will be a treasure for their parents.” Sue organises the annual party and the Christmas service, arranges trips out and provides “distraction therapy” for children undergoing medical procedures carried out by nursing staff. Inevitably, there are times when a child dies. It is a painful time for all. “We have to remain strong so that we can be of support to their family, but you do shed a tear. We build up relationships with the children and their families so it is emotional for us all.” At this darkest time, Sue will offer to make a memory box - themed the child’s favourite things - and will spend time with the child, after death,
taking handprints, footprints and a lock of hair to be included. Sue, who is married to Andrew and mum to James, 20, and Katrina, 23, lives in North Shore and is always keen to increase awareness of Brian House, which depends for its existence on voluntary contributions. “We are very lucky because there are so many generous people locally. Without them we couldn’t survive,” she said.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
From aftershave to picture frames, Eve Presents of Mind Appeal is asking you to recycle those new and nearly new things you no longer need to help support Brian House. Everything you give (with the exception of some toys which will be kept for use in Brian House) will be sold in Trinity Hospice shops. Every penny they raise helping to continue the incredible work of our children’s
hospice. Our appeal will run until the end of January and you can take your gifts, unwrapped please, to any of the following collection points:
BLACKPOOL: Trinity Hospice Shop, 54 Clifton Street; McDonald and Company Estate Agents: 29 Whitegate Drive and 1a Leeds Road; Lancashire Fire and Rescue, Forest Gate; Warings Solicitors,
TOY STORY: Play worker Brian House Children’s Hospice, Sue Pelling (right), and community fundraiser Lisa Martin wheel in a treasure trove of toys donated by Christmas Ball guests at The Edge, Poulton. Owner Ian Calvert said: “It was the first ball we have held and it was a great success, we would like to thank all who supported it. We plan another in summer. Cedar Square. BISPHAM: Trinity Hospice Shop, Red Bank Road and 32 Collins Avenue; McDonald Estate Agents, 81-83 Red Bank Road; Lancashire Fire and rescue, Red Bank Road. Layton: Trinity Hospice Shop, 153-155 Devonshire Road. LEETWOOD; Trinity Hospice Shop, Lord FL Street; McDonald Estate Agents, 198 Lord Street; Vincent Solicitors, 110 Lord Street; Scotch Bakery, 182-184 Lord Street; Lancashire Fire and Rescue, Radcliffe Road. SOUTH SHORE: Trinity Hospice Shop, 99 Highfield Road and 43 Waterloo Road; McDonald Estate Agents, 119 Highfield Road; Lancashire Fire and Rescue, St Annes Road.
POULTON: Trinity Hospice Shop, Tithebarn Street; McDonald Estate Agents, 6 Chapel Street; Double D’s, Village Walks. CLEVELEYS: McDonald Estate Agents, 6 Brighton Avenue, Cleveleys. KIRKHAM: Silverdells, 61 Poulton Street. LYTHAM: Upstairs Downstairs, 81, Clifton St, Lytham. ST ANNES: PDM Lettings, 109 Headroomgate Road; Lancashire Fire and Rescue, St Andrews Road North. PREESALL: Over Wyre Medical Centre, Pilling Lane. THORNTON: Thornton Fisheries 11, Victoria Rd East. FRECKLETON: PDM Lettings, 49a Lytham Road.
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New spin: Twist your way to better balance and a slimmer physique with the Pineapple Twist Board and put a new spin on your workout routine with reflexology. Tones abs, slims hips and thighs, increases circulation and improves balance. For maximum results go barefoot! Pineapple Twist Board, £10, stockists 020 7836 4006 or www.pineappleshopping.com Spa luxury:Light a candle and create your own home spa, then relax with The Body Shop’s
Dreamboat Bath Milk, scrub up with their Africa Spa Salt and moisturise with Monoi Moisture Balm. At £25, this is a January must-have! Stockists 01903 844 554 or www.thebodyshop.com. Top sport: This canary yellow sports top is sure to get you noticed on the running machine or bench press. Made out of stretch knit jersey with the new ClimaCool technology, it’ll conduct the heat and sweat away from your body and keep you cooler than bare skin. Slim fitting
Adidas T-shirt, £25, stockists www.adidas.com. Wrinkle remedy: If you’re looking for a safe and effective way to promote a youthful looking face, an electro therapy treatment could be the answer. Reduce face fatigue and tell-tale stress and worry lines with Safetox, the safest beauty product around. For just five minutes a day, this small electronic device will reduce lines and wrinkles without the need for surgery or injections. Safetox, £199.99, available from Selfridges nationwide and www.wellnesscourse.com.
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Free spiritual healing from the British Healers Association every Monday at the Community Centre , St Alban's Road, St Annes, 7pm-8pm.
REME Association
The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Association meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Guards Club, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool,8pm. Contact 825724.
Bingo night
The Breck Club, Poulton, has bingo tomorrow, 8.15pm and Saturday, 8.30pm.
Poulton pictures
Poulton Photographic Society meets on Thursday at the Methodist Church, Queensway, 7.30pm.
Art Society
Poulton Art Society meets on Monday at the Community Centre, Breck Road, Poulton, 7.30pm. Contact 890523.
Bispham Photographic
Bispham Photographic Society meets on Thursday at Bispham Community Centre, 8pm, for its presentation of trophies. www.bisphamphotographicsociety.co.uk
Thornton Brass
Thornton Cleveleys Band welcomes all players. Rehearsals on Monday and Thursday at the band’s HQ, Holly Road, Thornton, 7.30pm. Contact 594339.
Wesham Runners
Wesham Road Runners meet every Monday at Carr Hill High School, Kirkham. 6.45pm. Contact 872594.
Scottish dancing
Thornton Cleveleys Scottish Society welcomes new members to dancing every Tuesday at Park Methodist Hall, West Drive, Cleveleys. Beginners 7pm, social class 7.30pm.
Social Club
Molyneux Social Club, Molyneux Drive, South Shore, meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 5.30pm, Bingo 7pm, refreshments 7.30pm . Contact: Thomas Kent on 310025.
On Song
Blackpool Male Voice Choir meets every Monday at Springfield Methodist Church, Bispham Road. Contact 883913.
Scottish Dance
Fylde Scottish Country Dancing Society meets every Wednesday at Carleton Memorial Hall, 7.30pm-1pm.
Post office
BT Post Office and Veterans meet every second Friday at Springfield Methodist Hall, Cleveleys. 792439.
RAFA
Royal Air Forces Association South Fylde Branch meet at Richard Peck House, St Thomas Road, St Annes on Monday, 8pm.
Croquet Club
Fylde Croquet Club welcomes new members. Contact 735266.
Craft making
Drop in for refreshments plus craft making at Waterloo Road Methodist Church, Spen Corner, every Friday, 10am-noon
Open door
Call in for coffee and cooked breakfast at Open Door Drop-in at Horsebridge Road Community Centre, Grange Park, every Monday morning (except bank holidays) from 10amnoon. Also Drop-In for coffee and chat Thursday at Argosy Community Centre, Forshaw Avenue, 10am-noon. Everyone welcome. Contact Deacon Judith Wray 763146.
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SCHOOL REUNION: Collegiate Old Girls held their annual dinner at the Cliffs Hotel, North Shore. Pictured from left are:Kathleen Hullah, Catherine Perkins, Nena Wright, Janet Shore and Rona Chamberlain. More pictures in Life! magazine, free with The Gazette on Saturday.
Bridge Club
Cleveleys Bridge Club meets at the Frank Townend Community Centre, off Beach Road, Cleveleys on Tuesday at 7.15pm. Contact 868712 or 823219.
Tea Dance
St Stephen-on-the-Cliffs, North Shore, has an afternoon tea dance every Wednesday, 2pm-4pm. £1.50
Whist
Thornton Methodist Church has whist every Monday, 1pm.
Folk Dance
North Shore Folk Dance Club meets tomorrow at all Hallows Church, All Hallows Road, Bispham, 7.30pm. No partner needed and all are welcome. Contact 890486.
Methodist Church
Cleveleys Park Methodist Church has a coffee morning every Wednesday, 10.30am. and a Mix and Meet Group on Wednesday, 2pm, for people on their own to enjoy a cuppa and make new friends. Contact 876051.
Support group
Blackpool and Fylde Widows’ and Widowers' Association meets on January 7, tomorrow at the Trades Club, Chadwick Street, Blackpool, 7.30pm. Contact: Lavinia on 623119.
Cleveleys Coffee
Cleveleys United Reformed Church, Rossall Road, has a coffee morning every Wednesday from 10.30am.
Stitch and Chat
The stitch and Chat Club,Dunsop Court, Blackpool, has craft classes every Monday: 9.45am-11.45am, drawing and watercolour painting with Peter Slater; 11.45am-1.45pm, card making with Debbie Gulliver; 2pm4pm, crochet and needlework. Advanced card making also available monthly. For details and to enrol contact 405138.
South Shore
South Shore Community Centre (The Old Library) Highfield Road, hosts the following weekly events: Mondays, watercolour painting 10am, social bridge 1.15pm; Wednesday, social chat and games 10am; Thursday, arts and crafts 10am, patchwork for beginners 2pm; Friday, watercolours 2pm.
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Claremont lunch
Claremont First Step Community Centre's Senior Citizen Luncheon Club at Methodist Buildings, Dickson Road, meets every Friday, 1pm. £2. Contact 299306.
row at the Community Centre, 7.15pm. Contact (01772) 632202.
Coast Ramblers
Fylde Coast Ramblers will be walking Knott End on Saturday.Contact 401135.
Poulton Band
Poulton Band welcomes new players to rehearsal nights on Tuesday and Friday 8pm-10pm at Band HQ, Station Road, Poulton. Contact 886823
Arts Society
Blackpool Arts Society meets on Thursday for demonstration in pastels by Margaret Rodwell at the Studio,Wilkinson Avenue, 7.30pm. Weekly sessions at the studio include: General painting Tuesday and Thursday, 2pm, Friday, 9.30am and 2pm; portrait sessions Tuesday, 7.30pm, and Wednesday 10am; Life drawing Wednesday 2pm. New members always welcome. Contact 407541.
Windmill arts
The Windmill Arts Society meets on Friday at the Frank Townend Centre, Beach Road, Cleveleys, 1.30pm3.30pm. Contact 855072.
Barbershop Harmony Craft club Blackpool & Fylde Barbershop
Harmony Club meet every Tuesday at Brun Grove Workingmens’ Club. Contact Pete Lavelle 867218.
Bispham Coffee
Bispham United Reformed Church, Cavendish Road, has a coffee morning tomorrow 10.30am-11.30am.
Photo society
Lytham St. Annes Photographic Society meets at 7.30 pm, every Thursday evening at Heyhouses C of E Junior School, Clarendon Road North, St Annes. www.lsaps.org.
Fylde RA
The Ramblers’ Association will be walking in South Pennines and Sharp How on Sunday. Contact: 865976.
Bridge Club
The Gazette Bridge Club welcomes players at 7pm at the Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Contact: 354513.
Kirkham Arts
Kirkham Arts Society meets tomor-
A weekly craft group meets at Holy Cross Church, Central Drive, Blackpool, every Friday,1.30pm3.30pm. £2.
Over 50s
Claremont Over 50s welcomes new members. Meetings at the Claremont Community Centre, North Shore, every Wednesday, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Contact Hilary 353160.
Heritage Group
Lytham Heritage Group presents an afternoon of Travellers’ Tales from Gerry Mayers tomorrow at the Lytham Assembly Rooms, 2.30pm. £1.50.
Tuesday Club
Poulton and carleton Tuesday Club has a talk on gardens for springtime from Tim Smith on Tuesday next at Poulton UR Church, Queensway, 2pm.
Bethesda Church
Bethesda Church, Grasmere Road, has its monthly coffee and chat in the schoolroom on Thursday from 10.30am-noon, and on Saturday there
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will be a table top sale. Contact 401767.
Wednesday diners
The Wednesday Diners Club meets tomorrow at the Briardene Hotel, Cleveleys, noon.
Wyre Ramblers
Wyre Ramblers will be walking in Ingleton on Sunday. Contact 876676.
Arnold ladies
Arnold Ladies Luncheon Club meets on Wednesday, January 21, at the Grand Hotel, St annes, when Karen Winkley, business facilitation manager of the new Blackpool Enterprise Centre, is the speaker.
NHS
The NHS Retirement Fellowship has a talk on the Berlin Airlift from Malcolm Price on Tuesday next at the Church Hall, Castle Gardens, Carleton, 1.45pm.
Bereavement Support
Footprints Bereavement Support Group meets at Salem Methodist Church, Westcliffe Drive, Layton, tomorrow from 10am-noon. A warm welcome awaits anyone who has lost a loved one. Contact Judith on 763146.
Coffee morning
St Paul’s Worship Centre, Egerton Road, North Shore, has a coffee morning on Saturday, 10.30am- noon.
U3A
The Blackpool U3A meets at St Johns Church (opposite Opera House) tomorrow, 1. 30pm. There are refreshments and a guest speaker. Details at the meeting will also be given of the U3A's groups for swimming, theatre, discussion, lunch, walks and evening meals. Anyone of retirement age and who would like to make new friends is most welcome.
Young widows
The Young Widows Group meet on Monday at the Lindum Hotel, St. Annes at 7.30pm. Contact Wendy on 346133.
Hospice friends
Poulton Friends of Trinity Hospice has a new year coffee morning with stalls on Saturday at the Bridge Club, Poulton, (opposite the Library) 10amnoon. £1 (include coffee and biscuits).
Family history
Fylde branch of Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society meet tomorrow at St Martin/St Hilda Church Hall, Castle Gardens, Carleton, for a talk on The Lancashire Way of Death from Elizabeth Roberts. 7.30pm.
Merchant Navy
The Blackpool Merchant Navy Association meets at the Guards Club on Whitegate Drive, Blackpool at 11.00am this Sunday. Ex or serving Merchant Seamen will be made most welcome.
Jumble Sale
There will be a jumble sale and auction at St Paul’s Worship centre on Monday, 6.30pm.
Meditation
Beginners meditation classes will be held on a Wednesday and Thursday evening at Keajra Buddhist Centre, 64 Holmfield Road, Bispham, 7.30pm9.30pm. Contact 352721.
Fleetwood LLL
Fleetwood Lifelong Learning Group has a talk on the Falklands and Antarctica from Ian Wright when it meets on Monday at Fleetwood Central Library, 2pm. The group runs classes in French, calligraphy, current affairs, music appreciation and creative writing. New members welcome, contact 878927.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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