Salad Days

Spring into summer by planting your own salad vegetables to enjoy over the warmer months.

As the weather warms up, consider planting these super salad plants to ensure that you have fresh and healthy ingredients on hand this year whenever you need them.

Lettuce

A salad staple, lettuce is also one of the easiest salad plants to grow, and it can be sown directly into the soil in the spring and summer months. There are many different types of lettuce to choose from, including crisphead, butterhead, and looseleaf.

Lettuce prefers cool weather and partial shade, so make sure to keep it well-watered during hot spells.

Rocket

Rocket has launched itself into the hearts of UK salad eaters, and it’s not hard to understand why.

Peppery and vibrant, the leaf also known as arugula adds a lot of flavour to any dish and is quick to grow. Just be sure (as with all fresh veg) to give it a good wash before you serve it.

Radishes

You may think radishes are rad; or you may think they taste very, very bad. Regardless, this crunchy and peppery root vegetable is easy to grow and can go from seed to serve in as little as four weeks. Offering a decent dose of vitamin C, these red rebels can add flavour and texture to salads, are strangely superb on toast, and can be pickled to enjoy later. Just make sure you plant them in welldraining soil.

Spring onions

When it comes to livening up dull dishes, the humble spring onion is a powerhouse of flavour and versatility.

Spruce up stir-fries, make a delightful dip or even whizz up a delicious summertime soup.

Another good thing about these awesome alliums is that they require very little space or soil, making them ideal for pots and even windowsills.

Spinach

Spinach may be known for its super-strength giving properties, but the plant itself is rather sensitive, requiring six weeks of cool weather from seeding to harvest.

Be sure to keep your plants in the shade, and well-watered during this time.

Once harvested however, you should have an abundance of nutrient-rich leafy greens that can be used in salads, smoothies, and soups.

Mizuna

Spice up your life with Mizuna, a Japanese salad green that has a slightly fiery and peppery taste. For a continuous supply of leaves, sow small batches regularly and thin out the seedlings along the row to prevent overcrowding – for example 10–15cm (4–6in) apart for regular pickings of small leaves.

Chard

You’ll be pleased to know that it isn’t particularly hard to grow chard. A stunningly beautiful and vibrant plant that loves the sun and takes up very little space, its glorious colouring will also complement the late summer blooms in your flowerbeds.

FLEETWOOD

FLEETWOOD MUSEUM

6 - 7 Queens Terrace. FY7 6BT. Tel 01253 876621 Fleetwood Museum is now open for the 2023 season with new exciting exhibitions and will beopen Tuesday - Saturday weekly 10.30am - 4pm till the end of November. There is a small admission charge to view the galleries, but call into the Coffee House or browse in the shop anytime.

Our talks start at 2pm in the upstairs Education Room and 7th. June is Dave Evans with his talk 'Hidden Histories of the Fylde'. On 5th July we welcome Anne Charlesworth talking about 'The Early Development of South Shore'

Our June 14th historical walk is 'Hutments Barracks and Military Graves' meeting at Fleetwood Cemetery Gate at 1.30pm and on Wednesday 12th July '1950s Holidays in Fleetwood' from the Museum at 1.30pm

The Book Shop, next to the museum is open Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 3.30pm for the sale of pre-owned books, majority at only 50p each and to accept book donations.

Our monthly Friday afternoon music sessions will be 16th June and 21st July from 1pm - 3pm. Everyone is welcome to bring along an instrument, sing, clap your hands or stamp your feet in time to the music.

HARMONY & HEALTH

FLEETWOOD & CLEVELEYS

Thornton-Cleveleys group meets weekly every Tuesday at 10.30am at Thornton Little Theatre.

Fleetwood group meets weekly every Tuesday at 1.30pm at Fleetwood Marine Hall.

New members most welcome and please tell your friends so that we can get the message to our previous 180 plus members.

Contact Shirley 07940 030925

FRIENDLIER FLEETWOOD

We meet Monday and Saturday 1-3 at Fleetwood library. And Tuesday and Friday 1-3 at the Ymca Lofthouse building London Street

Fleetwood FY7. We enjoy holidays together twice a year. For more information contact Fran: 07762 181 536

WYRE FLOUNDERS DISABLED

ADULT SWIMMING CLUB at the Fleetwood YMCA Swimming pool every Saturday at 5pm. The pool is hired for one hour for adult swimmers. We have members with arthritis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, previous heart or cancer issues as well as requiring no crowds. We meet at 4.45 ready to swim. Cost £5. New members welcome. Ring Susan 01253 522232

MENS SHED

Fleetwood, 85 Manor Road. Tel: 07555 364273

Mon 11am-1.30pm Help and Advice, 6pm Meal at St Peters, Magic Mikes session@fire station 7pm-9pm Tues 11am-1pm Health & Well Being, 5pm-9pm Chat, Brew, Games. Weds 10am -12pm Games & Banter 10.45am Veterans Breakfast at St Davids Church Larkholme Lane

Thurs 12pm Lunch Club @ menshed, 6pm - 9pm Mens Games night

Friday 11am-2pm Social Prescribing Sat - 6.30pm-8.30pm Robs Road to Recovery Sun - 10am -12pm Breakfast@ menshed

PARKINSONS UK - FLEETWOOD

Wednesday 7th June Parkinson's get together at Pablo's Cafe, 44 Adelaide Street Fleetwood, FY7 6AB 10.30am to noon. Drop in for a drink and a chat. Further details of all these meetings can be obtained from Marjorie on 01253 868086 Jo on 07810641629 or Rita on 01253 702464

FLEETWOOD CIVIC SOCIETY

We have our monthly meetings at the North Euston Hotel starting at 7.30pm on the last Wednesday of the month, except December, and all are welcome. For more information contact Yvonne Johnstone, Secretary. Tel. 01253 873336

OVER 60S & WELFARE CLUB

Any age will be welcome. Monday and Saturday solo whist. Tuesday partner whist. Thursday dominoes, 1-30 start. Beginners welcome. For more information ring Lyn on 01253592148 or mob 07493393349. 88 Warren Street Fleetwood

THORNTON CLEVELEYS

THORNTON LADIES’ CLUB

St John’s Little Thornton, Ladies’

Club – NEW LADIES ALWAYS WELCOME.

Second Wednesday every month from 12.00-1.30pm

This month it’s BINGO, BINGO, BINGO. Our ‘bring an object of interest that begins with’: this month is letter ‘T’

We will continue with our charity raffle, all prize donations will be gratefully received.

Entrance £2.50 includes a brew – bring your own lunch to enjoy before the fun begins.

Contact details: phone 01253 851007 or email thorntonladiesclub@gmail.com

St John’s Community Hall, Little Thornton – FY5 5JE We are also supporting the SPRING FLING FAIR on 3rd June in the hall, running the ‘CHOCOBOLA’ plenty of prizes! Why not join us 11am – 2pm.

THORNTON CLEVELEYS

ARMED FORCES & VETERANS BREAKFAST

We are a group of veterans & serving members, our ethos is mutual support. Our club meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month 9.30am at The Tramway Victoria Road West, Thornton Cleveleys. www.afbvc.net/find-a-club

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Every second Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 4pm at Cleveleys Baptist Church, St George’s Avenue. Friendly, informal welcome to all with tea, coffee, biscuits & a chat. Stay for as little or as long as you want.

MINGLE MOSAICS

Every Tuesday at Cleveleys community centre. 11 - 2pm. Ten pounds for starter pack and tuition, then two pounds weekly. No experience necessary. Phone 07971262954 for details

THORNTON CLEVELEYS FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB

Come along and join us for an enjoyable evening with a N.A.F.A.S demonstrator of floral arts. We meet every second Wednesday of each month from March to December from 7.30pm. Everybody welcome. £6 including tea, coffee and biscuits served. Thornton Cleveleys Methodist Church Hall, 60 Victoria Road East. FY5 5HQ. For more info please contact Yvonne 01253 354230

OVER 50’S CLUB. Bingo, friendship and refreshments. Hobart Place, Sevenoaks Community Centre.

Tuesday & Friday 1pm - 3.45pm.

TABLE TENNIS

Monday 19:45 - 21:30 Contact

Marjorie 01253 228159

Tuesday 19:45 - 21:30 Contact Ray 01253 863291. Players of all levels welcome to either of the 2 evenings. Bats supplied or bring own. Entrance fee £2. Tea and biscuits (Mondays only) All Saints Church Hall North Drive, Blackpool, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 3HT

COMMUNITY HUB AT ST JOHNS

MONDAY

9.30 – 11.45 YOGA (9.30-10.30) (Phillipa 07557 347124)

CHAIR YOGA (10.45 – 11.45)

13.00-15.00 TABLE TENNIS (Mary 07484642326)

13.00-15.00 CREATIVE CRAFT CLUB (2nd Monday) (Janet 07843 899688)

14.00 - 15.00 FAB Friendship

Around Bereavement. (1st Monday) (Rev Jane 969492)

15.30 – 16.15 GLOW ZONE – for children (Margaret 07876 494737)

16.30 – 17.30 DANCE FOR CHILDREN (aged 5-11) Gemma 07734 968937) FREE

17.45 – 19.15 BROWNIES (term time)

19.30 – 21.00 GUIDES (term time) (for Brownies & Guides –girlguiding.org.uk)

TUESDAY

9.30 – 10.30 PILATES 14.00 - 16.00 (Julie 07786 022980)

14.00 - 16.00 WOMEN’S INSTITUTE (Last Tuesday of the month) (Janet 07843 899688) (Chelsea 07772739767)

18.00 SLIMMING WORLD (Andrea 07535699572)

WEDNESDAY

9.15 - 11.30 LITTLE T’S – Toddlers (Margaret 07876 494737) (Term time)

12.00 - 13.30 LADIES’ CLUB (2nd Wed.)(Lesley 07702 815026)

14.00 - 15.30 SNACK ‘N’ CHAT (Janet 07843 899688)

18.00 - 19.00 BEAVERS (Term time)

19.00 - 20.30 SCOUTS (Term time) (07939969247)

19.30 – 21.00 CONCERTS (2nd Wednesday) April – December

THURSDAY

11.30 - 13.00 MIDWEEK

COMMUNION

16.30 - 17.30 SEATED EXERCISE (Nikki 07926 043546)

18.45 – 20.00 CUBS (term time only) (Ulric 07939 969247)

FRIDAY

9.30 - 10.30 LATINO AEROBICS (Julie 07786 022980)

19.00 - 21.00 - KR DANCE CLASSES (Kelsey 07738 596699)

ST JOHN’S PARISH CHURCH, LITTLE THORNTON

Weekly Communion Service is now every Sunday at 10.00am (In Church or on You Tube) with Seekers (Junior Church)

8.30 Communion is every 3rd Sunday Every Thursday 11.30am; Midweek Service followed by refreshments. Monday –GLOWZONE – for families and children 3.30-4.15. FAB – Friendship around bereavement 1st Monday of the month 2-3pm. REFRESH - new evening service 5pm - 6pm every last Sunday of the month For more information or follow us on: www.stjohnslittlethornton.org Twitter: @StJohnThornton, Facebook: stjohnslittlethornton.

THORNTON CLEVELEYS

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Next Talk: Wednesday 21st June - " Creating a Beautiful Summer Garden " - an illustrated talk by Greg Anderton from the Leafy Lytham Garden Hub (with plants for sale) at Christ Church Community Centre, Meadows Avenue, Thornton, FY5 2TW starting @ 7.30pm. All Welcome. Pay at the door. The Society's annual Flower, Arts and Crafts Show will be on Saturday 12th August at Millfield Science & Performing Arts College, Belvedere Road, Thornton, FY5 5DG. There will also be a Craft Fair. Contact: Judith on 01253 826562 or visit www. thorntoncleveleyshorticulturalsoc iety41.com

FYLDE TAI CHI ASSOCIATION

Tai Chi and chi kung sessions available in Cleveleys and Carleton. Why not try something new and relaxing. You may even make a new friend or two. Please contact Martin for more information on 0753 441 0657, via Facebook, or through the website at www. fyldetaichi.com.

FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE

Saturday 17th June Thornton

Cleveleys Friends of Trinity Hospice are holding a Coffee Morning at the Senior Citizens Hall Victoria Road Cleveleys 10am to 12md Entrance £1 (includes coffee & biscuits) Various stalls, raffle & tombola.

PARKINSONS UK - THORNTON CLEVELEYS

Monday 5th June Parkinson's Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre meet at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall, Stockdove Way, FY5 2AP for for a Coronation Party.

Tuesday 13th June Parkinson's lunch time meeting at the

Golden Eagle Pub, Warren Drive, Cleveleys, FY5 3TG

Further details of all these meetings can be obtained from Marjorie on 01253 868086 or Rita on 01253 702464

NORCROSS TENNIS CLUB

A local club striving to rebuild and regenerate local interest. We are aiming for inclusivity and diversity. All levels of ability are welcome. Coaching is available. There is the choice both social and competitive tennis.

Furtherinformation contact Ros Dacre at norcrosstennisclub@ outlook.com or Brian Taylor on 01995 601696.

Talking Men

Men's Support Group held each Thursday 6pm until 8pm, at The Verona Hall, 124 Fleetwood Rd North, Thornton FY5 4BL. We offer a warm and friendly environment, free of judgement for men experiencing any kind of challenge. Contact community@fleetwoodtownfc. com or 01253 208442 for further details, or just turn up any Thursday, even if it's just for a brew and a chat.

OFFICIAL RED HATTERS

We are ladies who meet up for fun friendship and laughter. We meet once a month, the third Tuesday of the month at 10.30 in the morning in the Carousel, Kings Rd Cleveleys. On occasion we agree to meet up at a different location to make a change. We also have day trips out. Any questions ring 07785964168 Michelle or email cassandra7es@ yahoo.es

SUMMER FAIR

Cleveleys Park Church Saturday

June 24th 2-4pm. Afternon Tea available. Ticket £7. Various stalls cakes , plants, toiletries etc. Tea/ coffee. proceeds for Church Funds. Tel. for tickets 829338

Anchorsholme

OLIVE BRANCH COFFEE

MORNING Tuesdays 10-11:30am. Everyone Welcome. All Saints Church, North Drive, Anchorsholme, FY5 3HT 823904

TODDLER GROUP Wednesday

Afternoons 1:15 - 2:45pm. All Saints Church, North Drive, Anchorsholme, FY5 3HT 823904

CONNECT MORE. Come and play some games and make new friends. Free, with refreshments provided. Fridays 1-3pm. All Saints Church,

North Drive, Anchorsholme, FY5 3HT 823904

MESSY CHURCH! Crafts, games, story and songs. Especially suited to families with primary aged children. Second Tuesday of the month. 3:30-5pm . All Saints Church North Drive Anchorsholme, FY5 3HT 823904

CARLETON

CARLETON COMMUNITY CHORUS

Do you love singing but not sure about joining a Choir? Carleton Community Chorus is just the place for you! The Choir comprises of various ages, skills and talents. A warm & Friendly welcome awaits you. No auditions necessary.

Rehearsals: every Tuesday (term time only) from 7.00-8.30 pm at St Martins & St Hilda’s Church, Fleetwood Road, Carleton (next door to The Castle Gardens).

Summer Concerts:

Tuesday 4th July at 7.00 pm

Bispham United Reformed Church, Cavendish Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 9JR

Tuesday 18th July at 7.30 pm

St Mark’s Church, Westcliffe Drive, Layton, Blackpool, FY3 7HG

For more information visit our website: www. carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk

For bookings contact Phill on 07801 613744 – or- email Diane at carletoncommunitymusic@hotmail. com

CARLETON

Community Band

Do you play an instrument and want to join a Band? Carleton Community Band is just the place for you! The Band comprises of various ages, skills and talents. A relaxed and friendly welcome awaits you. No auditions necessary.

Rehearsals: every Friday from 5:00pm-6:30pm at St Martin & St Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road, Carleton, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire. (next to the Castle Gardens).

Summer Concerts

Friday 2nd June at 7.00 pm

St Martin’s & St Hilda’s Church, Fleetwood Road, Carleton, FY6 7NU

Friday 7th July at 8.30 pm

Blackpool Cricket Club, West Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9EQ

For more information visit our website: www. carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk contact Terry on 07807 296765 – or- email Diane at carletoncommunitymusic@hotmail. com

LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY

POULTON & OVER WYRE

Society

FYLDE BRANCH NEED HELP TRACING YOUR FAMILY TREE?

Church Hall of St Martin & St Hilda Fleetwood Road South Carleton start 7.30 first Wednesday of every month Family History Workshopbring your documents etc. in order for us to help Family History and Heraldry Society Fylde website – fyldelfhhhs.com Society Website lfhhs.org.uk follow the link to any branch contact fylde@lfhhs.org.uk

FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY

Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Ave, FY6 7QE

Weekly dance sessions on Wednesdays from 7.30 till 9.30. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome: no need to bring a partner. For further info, contact Ann Cameron on 07966 126999 or email Ann.cameron@mac.com

BISPHAM & BLACKPOOL

BISPHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY We are a small but friendly photographic society. We Meet on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm and cater for all aspects of photography and digital imaging for beginners to the more advanced worker. The Community Centre Bispham Road, Blackpool, FY2 OHH Contact us by email at bisphamps@gmail.com

BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY. Good music in good company. We meet Thursdays 7:30pm Sep-May at the Victory Baptist Church, St Annes Road, Blackpool FY4 2AP (next to the fire station). Please contact Chris 698704 for info.

FYLDE COAST BOOK CLUB meets on the last Tuesday of each month, 6.30pm till 8pm at Salut Coffee House, All Hallows Road, Bispham, new members always welcome, don’t worry if you have not had time to read the book, membership is £5 per month which includes choice of refreshments, for further details please visit our Facebook page: @FyldeCoastBookClub or just turn up at the next meet up.

PARKINSONS UK - BLACKPOOL

Wednesday 21st June Parkinson's Cafe at The Grange, Bathurst Ave, Blackpool. FY3 7RJ. 10.30 to noon. Drop in for a drink and a chat. Further details of all these meetings can be obtained from Marjorie on 01253 868086 or Rita on 01253 702464

PARKINSONS UK - OVER WYRE

Thursday 22nd June Parkinson's Over Wyre Group meeting in Preesall Community Centre, Lancaster Road, FY6 0EJ at 2pm. Further details of all these meetings can be obtained from Marjorie on 01253 868086 or Rita on 01253 702464

POULTON CHESS CLUB (founded 1967) meets at 7pm every Monday at Carleton Bowling Club, Maycroft Avenue, Carleton, FY6 7NE. Free membership, but £20 per annum for Bowling Club membership required. Both casual chess and serious chess is catered for, with beginners welcome. Very smart premises, with very quiet upstairs room for chess. Also included: soccer on TV, pool and snooker tables. Chess Club phone number: 01253-892584 (Ken). For junior chess (in Cleveleys on Thursdays), contact Simon at 07966 231211

POULTON LIBRARY FRIENDS

GROUP Coffee morning on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the library.

OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB

Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations.

Meetings are normally held on the first and third Thursday in each month at The Shovels Inn at Hambleton. We meet at 10.00am for coffee and a social chat followed by a talk on a range of varied and interesting subjects Please telephone 01253 810778

POULTON ART CLUB

We meet every second and fourth Monday of the month at the united Reform church - Poulton at 7pm until 9 pm (March to November)

- From December until February we will take a break resuming in March but plan to continue meeting via zoom during this break. For more info call club Secretary 07874662464 or contact us via our facebook page.

POULTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY meets every Thursday evening from September to June each year. Meetings take place in the ground floor meeting room of the Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7SZ starting at 7.30pm. For information about the club, www. poultonps.co.uk

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