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VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Alison Stirzaker Picture: ROB LOCK
CALLS seeking help from an advice service for older people at Fylde Age Concern have shot up to more than 300 a month since the appointment of advice and information officer, Alison Stirzaker. Based at the charity’s offices in St Georges Road, St Annes, Alison leads a small team of volunteers trained to give information on a wide range of issues affecting older people. Since June, when she took up the part-time post, funded by Fylde Council, the number of inquiries has shot up from 40 to 300 a month. And now Alison is putting out a recruitment call for more volunteers to ensure the service can meet the demand. “People look at Lytham St Annes and think that because it is quite a wealthy area it won’t have problems, but the problems faced here by the over 50s are the same as those everywhere else. “An older person’s family may have moved away, their partner may have died leaving them on their own without any support. “I do home visits for those people unable to get in to see us here. I have seen people living on their own, in the cold, because they can’t afford to switch their heating on. “There are people living in nice houses, which they don’t want to leave, but on a low income. And there is a lot of loneliness too. “I never cease to be amazed by the way they
Volunteers needed to boost advice service for elderly. Elizabeth Gomm reports cope. I don’t know if it’s a generational thing but they are often reluctant to claim the benefits they are rightfully entitled to, and don’t want to be a burden. Their age group is so resilient. “Our job is to help them get the services and benefits they are entitled to, or to signpost them to other agencies which can help. “Our service is completely confidential. No details are ever passed on without consent,” said Alison, who cared for her own ageing father until his death. “We have some loyal volunteers who support my role, but we do need more and, ideally, with a background in advice. People who have been benefits officers, worked for a local council or PCT, or in the voluntary advice sector would be just right. “I will provide any coaching they need, plus there are Age Concern and AdviceLink courses they can go on. We do need volunteers, able to commit to at least a regular three hours a week, to ensure that the service we offer is the best it can
be, with a 24-hour turnaround for inquiries.” Alison, who lives in Thornton, worked as a compliance officer for Lloyd TSB before transferring into training which included a stint for with the bank in India. She took early retirement at 50, and, after taking a “gap year”, started voluntary work with the Citzens’ Advice Bureau. When she saw the job at Age Concern advertised she grasped the opportunity and landed the post, funded for three years by Fylde Council. They field all sorts of inquiries covering a wide area including consumer complaints, problems with housing, care, pensions, age discrimination, care and repair services, the Warmfront Scheme and benefits claims. Alison will help with form-filling when necessary, helping to cut through red tape and jargon which can be confusing. “The only thing we can’t do is to give legal or financial advice,” said Alison. To volunteer or to contact Alison for help and advice on all issues concerning older people call 783718. For gas and electricity price comparison ring the Age Concern direct checkline on 0800 051 0755. elizabeth.gomm@blackpoolgazette.co.uk
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Advertising feature YOU can afford to look your best at Zeva, where the team of experts offer city centre standards and head-to-toe pampering at high street prices.
Family-run business Zeva, of Park Road, Blackpool, has been established for 30 years and is run by mother and daughter team of hairstylists, Jennifer and Alison Smith. Alison became interested in hairdressing at the age of nine, when she swept up in the salon after school, and then, as a teenager, worked as a “Saturday girl”. The credit crunch means that many of us are on a budget, but the team at Zeva are pleased to offer a quality selection of services at competitive prices. And what’s more, for the whole of January they are offering fantastic discounts on hairstyling plus beauty treatments. Only one other hairdresser in the Fylde offers the “Clip Mesh” highlighting system, which gives a superior result to the usual foil system, by getting closer to the scalp. And “Clip Mesh” highlights are currently offered at £30 (normally £50) with cut and blow from just £15 (normally £20). Tints and foil or cap highlights are £20 instead of £25, so if you are thinking of having a new look for the New Year, Zeva is the place to go. At Zeva you can expect to be thoroughly pampered, with beauty therapist Trish Baron on hand to offer manicures, sculptured nails and nail art, plus pedicures, head massages, and eyebrow shaping and tinting. And additionally for the whole of January, Trish is offering acrylic or gel nail extensions at £15 and glitter finish acrylic Twinkle Toes at just £15. Also on special offer – eyebrow shaping and tinting at £10; eyebrow shaping £5; pedicure from £8 and manicure from £6. Zeva is a unisex salon and caters for all preferences and all tastes. Clients feel cared for and relaxed in the recently refurbished salon which is themed in burgundy and soft beige pink. The friendly team at Zeva take time
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FAMILY BUSINESS: Jennifer and Alison Smith with Trish Barron from Zeva (below). RIGHT: Trish at work on a customer’s nails to get to know their clients, considering their lifestyle and the image they want to portray when advising on a new look. “We care about our clients and pride ourselves on the way they look when they leave the salon,” explains Jennifer. Zeva is open from 9am to 7pm six days a week. To make an appointment telephone Zeva (01253) 764435.
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A gym where adults are not allowed! Emma Harris reports FORMER Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers footballer Mickey Mellon and his wife Jane had just the right people to put their new business to the test ... their five kids!
Their brood of youngsters, aged one to 13, were a prompt for their venture into providing an action-packed activity centre with street cred. Mickey, 36, and Jane, 29, who live in Marton, are launching a youth gym, which is strictly for under 18s only! It has taken the couple, who are both personal trainers, three years to find the right home for Shokk, settling on a site at Vicarage Lane, Marton. They are the first to open a Shokk franchise, believing in the concept developed by Manchester-based Jonathan Williams, who has turned kids’ fitness into a multi-million pound worldwide business by offering youngsters the chance to get fit through activities from working out in the gym to street dancing and skateboarding. A professional footballer for many years and now manager of Fleetwood Town FC, Mickey is very aware of advantages of being active ... and didn’t want his own kids to miss out. “I realised as my own children were growing older there was a lack of amenities for them in the town. “I wanted to bring something for them into the area, but with a fitness twist. We hear all the claims about the problems of childhood obesity, about children not being fit enough, about them not going out and playing. “We wanted to create a place where they learn about diet and fitness and give them the opportunity to put that into practice in a safe, fun environment. “The most important thing is that it’s enjoyable, they get to meet other kids and have fun.” Jane said “Kids used to go to youth clubs, but they’re not trendy any more. “So we had the idea of a place where kids can be active – it’s safe, it’s warm, they can socialise with other kids, they can exercise, they can play pool, table tennis, air hockey, play on the Wii and on computer games, and join in fun classes. “It’s not a ‘fat camp’ or a ‘fit camp’. It’s not just for those who are already sporty and physically active, although they will love it, nor is it just for those who are overweight or unfit, although the benefits are obvious - it’s for all children. “You look around at some youngsters and it’s worrying because you think ‘if we don’t
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WORKING OUT: Cameron Perrins, 11, on one of the exercise machines and (below) Mickey and Jane Mellon with son Jordan do something, some of our children are going to be dying before us’. “It’s not their fault. It’s not really cool these days to be sporty or active, it’s cool to play computer games. “We do have things like that here in the chill-out zone, but they can only use the chill-out zone once they have done a workout.” The gym has equipment, developed for youngsters, plus fitness classes including spin, street dance, break-dancing, combat, boxfit and cheerleading. Jane said: “ There will be instructors onhand all the time. Every member has to
undergo an induction to show them what to do. Apart from instructors, no adults are allowed. The turnstile entrance admits members’ only and parents have a separate waiting area. Security is uppermost. Jane said: “We hope youngsters can build fitness into their everyday routine and then, when they get older, being active will be second nature.” Mickey said: “Our children have already been down to check it out - they thought it was the best ever. They love it.” ■ The Shokk opens today. Visit www.youthgyms.com/blackpool or call (01253) 767487.
Girls’ night with a charity mission A GIRLS’ night in with shopping, entertainment and cocktails boosted the profile of Poulton retailers and raised £150 for the Breast Cancer Campaign. The evening at The Edge showcased a wide range of goods and services on offer in the town – from driving lessons to photography, clothes and shoes to beauty treatments and even a Chippendales-style butler! New Blackpool vocal group Ruby Blue provided the entertainment and dancers from the Revolution dance modern jive club helped liven up the evening. Organiser Janet Lancaster, of Ooh La La accessories said: "It was a great success and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. We are hoping to hold more events in the future." ■ Pictured are Janet Lancaster (centre left) and Bev Lewis from Revolution dance (centre right) with the Ruby Blue line-up of Lisamarie Taylor, Olivia Almond, Amanda Hilton and Abigail Parkinson.
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Plan your big day
PLANNING your big day in 2009? Don’t miss The Gazette’s own wedding fair at the Imperial Hotel, Queens Promenade, Blackpool, on Sunday, January 18, 12noon-4pm. There are fashions shows at 1pm and 3pm. The catwalk shows include bridal, menswear, and mother-of-the-bride. Admission to the event costs £1, including a free Just Brides magazine, and there are also competitions and demonstrations.
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evelife Elizabeth Gomm reports on a school’s helping hand for Eve’s appeal GENEROUS pupils at a Fylde school are supporting our Eve Presents of Mind Appeal for Brian House Children’s Hospice.
The youngsters from Lytham St Annes High School Technology and Performing Arts College organised a huge collection of gifts for local charities, with some going to Presents of Mind and others to be used for the children who attend the hospice. Teacher Mrs Rebecca Johnson said: “Lytham St Annes High School is absolutely thrilled to be able to support a local community charity, especially Brian House Children's Hospice. All the children have done us proud.” Community fundraiser for Brian House, Lisa Martin said: “I cannot get over how generous the children and staff have been with the collecting of children's presents and gifts. “This is just the support needed by the Presents of Mind Appeal. “Thank you to all that have helped and donated and made this possible. Our Eve appeal is asking you to clear out your clutter by giving any unwanted Christmas gifts, or surplus good-as-new items for resale in Trinity Hospice shops, with every penny raised going to support the work of its junior wing, Brian House. Your gifts are pouring in at fire stations and other Presents of Mind Appeal collection points. From toiletries to toys, you are recycling those new and nearly new things you no longer need for resale in Trinity Hospice shops, with every penny going to support the loving care given to the Fylde’s sickest children at Brian House, Bispham. Brian House depends on voluntary donations and promises that every penny your gifts raise will be put to very good use. 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, Cedar Square. BISPHAM: Trinity Hospice Shop, Red Bank
CLASS ACT GENEROUS: Pupils load up gifts for the Eve Presents of Mind Appeal at Lytham St Annes High School
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.
HOW ARE YOU HELPING: Tell us how you are helping our Presents of Mind Appeal by calling Elizabeth Gomm on 361831 or e-mailing elizabeth.gomm@blackpoolgazette.co.uk
Top tips to look good in 2009 SKIMPING on cleansing routines? Slacking on regular hair trims, or back to biting your talons? If you’ve let bad beauty habits creep back into your life over the festive season then now is the ideal time to take action and turn over a revitalising new leaf. Our experts and celebrities are in on the act too, mulling over ways to make their life a little more beautiful in 2009. We reveal their beauty mantras and must-haves for the New Year. Hannah Sandling, stylist and author of The Lazy Goddess Beauty mantra:“It’s all about time saving. My make-up routine is so well-
rehearsed these days that I can now do it in the dark or without even having a mirror to hand. No joke! Being able to look in a mirror is a luxury for me.’’ 2009 resolution: “I felt like a million dollars after a facial. This is something I’ll definitely be doing every two months to keep my complexion in tip-top condition.’’ Jemma Kidd, make-up artist Beauty mantra:“People worry about make-up and colour too much rather than the surface of the skin. Instead of covering up blemishes, try and get rid of the blemishes. Have that extra glass of
water, think earlier about anti-ageing regimes, and go for a facial if you need one. Get the basics right use SPFs and make sure moisturiser is in your daily routine.’’ 2009 resolution: “Not being on a plane every five minutes. It’s basically like a vacuum cleaner sucking any goodness out of my skin!’’ Richard Ward, hairdresser and GMTV hair stylist Beauty mantra:“I’d describe the hair mood as grungy glamour for 2009. If we’re going on catwalk trends next season it’s all about side partings but with a flat top - the hair is flat and then it starts to wave from about the midlengths to the ends. Fringes are
also parted on the side, in a peek-aboo style.’’ 2009 resolution: “I’m thinking about having a bit of cosmetic surgery on my eyes. I’m want to try out a new non-invasive laser that removes eye bags and tightens the skin.’’ Alesha Dixon, singer Beauty mantra:“My mum always taught me that if you are happy on the inside then you’ll look good on the outside. So I say, try to do things which make you happy and you will feel and look beautiful.’’ 2009 resolution: “Drinking lots of water.”
Fab fashion GIVE yourself the fashion feel good factor with a witty knit! You’ll not only get a selfrighteous glow from this fashion buy at minimum cost, it will also keep you warm and cosy when the winter winds are at their worst. Check out a selection of natty neckwear on the fashion pages in Life! magazine, free with the Gazette on Saturday. Life! is full of fantastic features on everything from eating out to gardening, plus a full BEAUTY week-ahead TV OF listings. It’s a read THE BA L L E T to last you Russian stars at The Grand through the week. Don’t miss it.
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maintaining jobs and friendships becomes increasingly difficult. “When she is released she just keep her head down and live tries to life but it’s difficult a low-key for her and takes strength of character,” real said Suranne. “She won’t look often because people in the eye very judged. Even she feels she is being though she’s been she doesn’t feel released she’s been forgiven.”
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Pipe Band
Pipers and drummers including learners are required by St Annes Pipe Band. Practice every Friday at 7.30pm at St Thomas' Scout HQ, St Thomas Road, St Annes. Contact: 729587
Senior Citizens
A senior citizens' social club meets on Wednesday for sequence dancing at the Senior Citizens' Hall, Cleveleys, 1.30pm-4pm.
Poco Loco
Poco Loco, the Blackpool School of Samba, plays Brazilian-based rhythms using surdos (bass drums) and other smaller percussion instruments. Every Wednesday at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, Blackpool,7pm-9pm. Contact: 358432 .
Blackpool Brass
Over 60s
Whiteholme Over 60s Club, Bispham, welcomes newcomers .Monday and Friday: bingo , Tuesday: keep fit; Wednesday: whist , Thursday: dancing. 2pm to 4pm. Contact 823865.
Larkholme events
Larkholme Community Centre, Larkholme, Fleetwood, welcomes newcomers for Monday: bingo 2pm; tai chi 4.45pm; Tuesday, line dancing 1.30pm; Wednesday, gentle keep fit 11am; Thursday: coffee morning 10.30am; quilting 2pm, Friday: sequence dancing 2pm; ladies circle 8pm.
Senior citizens
Newcomers welcome to Warrenhurst Senior Citizens' Club, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood. Monday: bingo 7.30pm; Tuesday: keep fit 10am; Wednesday: sequence dancing 2pm; Saturday: bingo 7.30pm.
Fun time
The Happy Circle for the Over 50s on Tuesday at Marton Institute, 2.30pm. Contact: 314326
Bridge Club
Poulton Bridge Club, Blackpool Old Road, Poulton, has playing sessions Monday-Saturday 7.30pm and Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1.30pm. Contact: 884844.
Short tennis
The Evergreens (Over 50s) play short tennis and badminton Tuesday and Thursday at Thornton Sports Centre, 10am. Contact 852189.
Dance date
Anchorsholme Friendly Club has easy sequence dancing on Thursday at the Senior Citizens' Hall, Victoria Road, Cleveleys, 1.30pm. Contact: 854562.
Shoppers' service
New Central Methodist Church, Adelaide Street, Blackpool, has a shoppers' service every Thursday ,12.15pm. Causeway Prospects for people with learning difficulties is every third Saturday in the month at 10.45am.
Ex-aircrew
Ex-aircrew are welcome to Blackpool ACA's daytime meetings. Contact 391709.
Friendly Club
The Friendly Club meets tonight at the Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool, 8pm.
LUNCHING LADIES: Arnold Ladies Luncheon Club held a festively themed luncheon at the Grand Hotel, St Annes, when they were entertained by pupils from Arnold School. Pictured from left are: Jo Butcher, Sue Hughes, Bev Butterfield, Kirstie Brennand and Julie Peacock.
Social club
Anyone aged 55 or over welcome to Monday, Wednesday and Friday meetings at Ibbison Court Community Hall, Central Drive, Blackpool, from 1.30pm-4pm.
Tea Dance
St Stephen-on-the-Cliffs, North Shore, has an afternoon tea dance every Wednesday, 2pm-4pm. £1.50
Whist
Thornton Methodist Church in Victoria Road East 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 Rd, 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
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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.
Barbershop Harmony
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 has a walk in Scorton tomorrow and walks in Rivington and Anglezarke, Garstang and Leyland, on Sunday. Contact 865976.
Bridge Club
The Gazette Bridge Club welcomes players at 7pm at the Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool on
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Bloomfield (East) Community Association, St Heliers Road, hosts the Primetimers Over 55s from 10amnoon on Tuesday, Mother and Toddler Group on Wednesday 1.30pm-3pm, Saturday coffee drop in 10.30am to noon.
Blackpool Brass meets for rehearsal on Tuesday and Friday at the band's new HQ , The Pavilion, rear of Marton Institute. 8pm. The training band meets Friday, 6.30pm. Contact:890436.
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Contact: 354513.
Kirkham Arts
Kirkham Arts Society meets tomorrow at the Community Centre, 7.15pm. Contact 01772 632202.
Coast Ramblers
Fylde Coast Ramblers will be walking in Bowness (via Lythe Valley) on Sunday. Contact 694427.
Poulton Band
Kirkham and District Horticultural Society has a slide show on “The Four Seasons” from John Westmoreland on Thursday at Kirkham Grammar School, 7.30pm.
In-set
Christmas Day in the Workhouse is Irene Cotton’s subject at Fleetwood Mount Methodist In-set Group on Monday at 33 Galloway Avenue, 2pm.
Travel talk
Chris and Keith Buxton will talk on a trip to Borneo at the International Travel and Holidays Association on Thursday at Poulton Community Centre, 7.30pm.
Pre-Bond Ramblers
Pre-Bond ramblers will be walking in Arnside on Sunday. Contact 711898.
Naturalists
Fylde Naturalists have a talk from Gordon Bartley tomorrow at Fylde Coast Alive Church, Raikes Parade, Blackpool, 7.30pm.
Speakers Club
Wyre Speakers’ Club meets on Thursday at All Hallows Church Hall, Bispham, 7.30pm.
History Talk
David Harrison will talk about the SOE in France 1941-44 at Blackpool and Fylde Historical Society tomorrow at Blackpool Cricket Club, 7.30pm.
Garden talk
Thornton Cleveleys Horticultural Society has a talk on the National Gardens Scheme and its Yellow Book on Thursday at Thornton Little Theatre, 7.30pm. All welcome.
Lunch Club
Blackpool and Fylde Ladies Luncheon and Supper Club has a talk on Blackpool International Airport from Graham Turner tomorrow at Blackpool Park Golf Club.
Guild meet
Poulton Band welcomes new players to rehearsal nights on Tuesday and Friday 8pm-10pm at Band HQ, Station Road, Poulton. Contact 886823
Bispham Townswomen’s Guild has a talk on Hotter Shoes on Tuesday next at the UR Church, Cavendish Road, 2pm.
Blackpool Arts Society meets on Thursday for a quiz night 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.
Lytham Heritage Group presents an afternoon of Travellers’ Tales on Wednesday, January 14, at the Lytham Assembly Rooms, 2.30pm. £1.50.
Arts Society
Windmill arts
The Windmill Arts Society meets on Friday at the Frank Townend Centre, Beach Road, Cleveleys, 1.30pm3.30pm. Contact 855072.
Craft club
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.
Wyre ramblers
Wyre Ramblers will be walking in Grasmere on Sunday. Contact: 876676.
Blackpool WI
Blackpool WI has its Christmas luncheon at the Number One, South Beach, on Thursday.
Little Thornton WI
Little Thornton WI has a social evening tomorrow at St John’s Church Hall, 7.30pm.
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Lions Club
Blackpool Lions Club welcomes new members, men and women of all ages, for details contact 749203.
Poetry recital
Poetry People meets on Thursday at the Little Theatre, Thornton, when the topic for poetry readings is “Endings and New Beginnings”. Readings start at 1pm, drinks and snacks available from 12.30pm. £3.
Coffee morning
Bispham United Reformed Church, Ladies Friendship Group will be holding their coffee morning with stalls and raffle, tomorrow, 10.30am, in the Church Hall, Warbreck Drive. All welcome. Admission 50p.
St Christopher’s
St Christopher’s Church, Hawes Side Lane, Marton, holds the first of two Encounter events on Sunday when the aim is to help people encounter the message of Christ through sensory worship in a modern catholic and contemplative tradition - harnessing lighting, sound, music, liturgy and visual imagery. Contact: Father Graham Piper on 697937.
Reiki
A group of reiki practitioners are holding fortnightly healing sessions starting tomorrow, 7.30pm, at the Solaris centre, South Promenade, Blackpool. Contact 762853
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Advertising feature IT’S A fantastic time to bag an amazing bargain at Maxine Perkins in Bolton Street, Blackpool.
But get along there soon because these reductions are offered only until 5pm, on Saturday, January 10. A selection of fabulous Frank Usher wedding and other special occasion outfits is offered at half price. One example is a gorgeous threepiece in shimmering mink which comprises a semi-fitted short jacket plus sleeveless top with bead and sequin detail and kick flare skirt. Available up to size 18. And just take a look at the chic little two piece ensemble (pictured below) by Dusk at Frank Usher – now half price! You’ll also find reductions on the stunning Wish collection plus a rail of tops at knockdown prices. The new season’s look ranges from the glamorous and slinky to the chic and stylish. Get back to black with Ronald Joyce’s Veni Infantino collection which comprises full-length gowns and three piece ensembles with
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useful little gauze jackets featuring beaded applique detail. Michaela Louisa aims for a more feminine look and Frank Usher will turn heads with his effective use of animal prints and gold lamé. Think Dusk think pink – hot pink and baby pink from the designer who fuses style with chic. The mother-of-the-bride will be stunning this year with dresses and shorter bolero jackets in three different styles. With more than 1,000 gowns – the largest selection in the north west – Maxine Perkins is the shop to find just the outfit to make a stun-
ning entrance, whether for a party, cruise or special occasion. One of Maxine’s favourite designers, Attiré of London, features prominently. Personal commitment plus personal service has seen Maxine Perkins go from strength to strength. Exceptional value is a key business element. The most exclusive fashions are sourced at the best prices – savings Maxine delights in passing on to her customers. Maxine’s entire collection can be viewed on the website www.maxineperkinsltd.com. Tel (01253) 405320.
Little black and cream Parisianstyle two piece by Frank Usher Dusk. The dress, which has black straps, cream bodice with cute tied bow at the waist and black flirty skirt, is teamed with a black bolero. Half price and only two left! Glamorous in gold: Full-length stretch jersey gown with ruching and cowl neck. From Dusk by Frank Usher. Few sizes left and 25 per cent off, and elegant full-length black jersey gown with stunning sequin detail, shoestring straps and lace-up back. From Veni Infantino by Ronald Joyce. Few sizes left and 25 per cent off. Outfits modelled by Vicky Mills and Valerie Robinson.
Flirty little black stretch jersey number with halter neck, basque effect and asymmetric hemline. From Frank Usher. Few sizes left.