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Blackpool News

August Live Weekender The Blue Room in Blackpool has a jam packed treat for live music lovers this bank holiday weekend The Blue Room on Church Street in Blackpol will be hosting an epic weekend of live music this August bank holiday weekend. Over twenty bands on two stages in one venue. The venue which recently opened under new management has heeded to demand and reinstated the indoor festival theme that was always a massive success to the venues previous organisers. The weekender takes place on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August.

The first confirmed band are Blackpool based ‘post-rock’ band ‘Goonies Never Say Die’ who will be returning to the live scene after nearly two years on hiatus. They are performing as a warm up to their appearance at ArcTanGent Festival at Fernhill Farm in Bristol on Saturday 30th August, where they will play alongside artists such as And So I Watch You From Afar, Russian Circles, Jamie Lenman, Mono, Baby Godzilla and more.

Goonies Never Say Die have released two albums through legendary American based

Goonies Never Say Die (l-r) Paul Kayley, Barry Parkinson, Ric Thomas and Steven ‘Pedro’ Pellatt

Indie label Deep Elm Records, the label recently released their entire back catalogue as ‘pay what you like downloads’, meaning you can get GNSD’s albums at a price you can afford. Just head to www.deepelm.com The only other confirmation for the August Live Weekender at the time of going to press are the magnificent ‘Kraul’ who will also be returning to the live scene for this event.

Further details on the line-up will be posted on the venues Facebook page at www. facebook.com/theblueroombpl.

For further information on GNSD head to www.facebook.com/ gooniesneversaydiemusic

Full time jobs for success story leisure apprentices Three young, local leisure workers have secured full time jobs with Blackpool Council after completing successful apprenticeships.

Rob Cousins, River Starkey and Rob Perch, all from Blackpool, have completed a year of dedicated on the job learning, training and work experience in a number of different fields from lifeguarding to activity leadership. They achieved certificates in leisure operations, exercise and fitness, circuit training instruction, activity leadership, instructing adolescents, employment awareness and function skills as well as a Level 2 NVQ in exercise and fitness and the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification.

Another apprentice, Jack Harrison, has also successfully passed the qualification and also remains an employee with Blackpool Council.

Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for leisure and tourism, who met and gave a talk to the trio at the start of their apprenticeship, said he was extremely proud of their progress. He said: ‘It’s great to see these young lads doing so well. When I met them close to the start of their apprenticeships they were extremely enthusiastic. Now though, they are 10

River Starkey, Rob Perch, Jack Harrison, Rob Cousins

polished and extremely professional members of staff and you can see the difference. It’s a credit to them and a credit to the staff who have taken them under their wing. We always want to give opportunities to local young people wherever we can and this is a prime example.’

River Starkey, 18, from Blackpool, added: ‘The course has been great and we’ve learnt as we went along. The hardest thing for me was dealing with customers and speaking to people because I wasn’t very confident but I’ve got a lot better and the training has helped. I’ve enjoyed the college side of things a lot too.’

This year’s intake of leisure apprentices Josh Crowe, Jordan Cawley , Alexandra Mason, Jamie Coey and Jason Watson are following the successful footsteps of their predecessors’ and have already achieved the National Pool Lifeguard qualification.

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Blackpool News Furniture amnesty as old tables and chairs to be taken away for free A special deal to remove unwanted dining tables, dining chairs and sofas for free is currently running until the end of August.

The Bulky Matters deal, which normally costs £18 to remove three items, will take away dining tables, dining chairs, sofas and easy chairs free of charge for the next two months. The furniture will then be reused to benefit local people. The deal will run until 31 August 2014.

Bulky Matters, is a partnership between Blackpool Council and the charity ‘Furniture Matters’, turning Blackpool’s bulky waste into a reusable resource to benefit the community. Three items must be removed to make the most of the deal, so neighbours are being encouraged to club together to try and make up the total, as long as all items are collected from the same address.

Residents who take up the regular Bulky Matters service of 3 items for £18 will also be able to get the furniture removed for free.

Guesthouses and hotels will also be able to benefit from the offer, providing the furniture is a domestic item. The regular Bulky Matters service also collects wardrobes and other wooden furniture, soft furnishings, domestic electrical appliances, kitchen items, bric-a-brac, IT equipment, toys/games and bicycles, and then distributes them to local reuse and charitable organisations. A minimum of three items can be removed for just £18.

Cllr Amy Cross, Blackpool Council’s Cabinet Member for Streetscene and the environment said: ‘Many people have pieces of furniture that they no longer need.

Bulky Matters will come to collect and remove furniture hassle-free. This furniture can then be spruced up and re-used in the community, so you know that it has gone to another good home. We’ve created a special furniture amnesty to make it easy for people to get rid of their old dining tables and dining chairs for free. It’s a great deal and I’d encourage people to get involved. Even if you don’t have three items, you can club together with some

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of your neighbours and friends to make the most of this special offer.’

In 2013, the service collected over 6,500 bulky items in Blackpool with around 60% of all the items reused or recycled. This reduces the amount of waste that would otherwise go to landfill, as well as helping out the local community. For the best chance of Bulky Matters being able to recycle the item, please leave them in a dry space indoors ahead of the collection.

To arrange an appointment, ring Customer First on 477477 and request a Bulky Collection. Please note that this is a pre-pay service and you will need your card details with you when you book your collection.

To find out more about the service, visit www. blackpool.gov.uk/bulkymatters

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Blackpool News

Illuminations Switch-On set to be a real Thriller!

The magic of Michael Jackson is set to grace Blackpool Promenade with confirmation that the massive West End hit, Thriller Live, will be the headline act on the Saturday night of the new Switch-On Festival Weekend which runs on the Tower Festival Headland from 29th to 31st August The show, which has sold millions of tickets around the world and features the songs of arguably the greatest entertainer in pop history, will be the main feature in a dazzling showcase of West End shows on Saturday 30 August. Thriller Live will feature extended highlights of the best of the music from the King of Pop’s astonishing back catalogue, enhanced by stunning costumes and his signature dance moves.

The Switch-On Festival Weekend will include three nights of top-quality entertainment starting with a free Illuminations Switch-On concert on Friday 29th August. The Friday night event will be staged in association with media partner Rock FM with their breakfast presenters Hywel and Jamie and will include a star-studded line-up of chart acts including Pixie Lott, Union J, Neon Jungle, George Ezra, Matt Cardle and more. The night culminates with the official celebrity switch on of the 2014 Blackpool Illuminations.

That will be followed on the Saturday by the West End showcase, which as well as the extended highlights from the cast of Thriller Live, will feature excerpts from Chicago and direct from the West End, Jon Lee of S Club 7 fame and

friends performing songs from The Jersey Boys More special guest acts will be announced soon for Saturday night.

Singing star Rebecca Ferguson will headline the Sunday night finale, with special guests Atomic Kitten, Liberty X, 911 and Damage. Rebecca, who was an X-Factor runner-up ahead of One Direction, sold more than half a million copies of her debut album and is currently coming to the end of a UK-wide tour.

Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for leisure and tourism, said ‘The securing of Thriller Live is another fantastic coup for Blackpool. It means we now have two sensational shows lined up for the Saturday and Sunday and with even more to come when we start to reveal the rest of the all-important line-up for Switch On night on the Friday. We expect to be able to announce the celebrity Switch-On star before the end of June. It all promises to be a weekend to remember’ Entrance to this year’s free Friday night Switch on will be strictly by wristband only and there will be no wristbands available on the day.

Wristbands were allocated at random through an online ballot with a maximum of four wristbands per household as featured in previous LINK-MAG issues.

Ticket details for the weekend festival can be found at www.visitblackpool.com/switchon or by ringing Visit Blackpool on 01253 478222

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Blackpool News

Sir Peter Blake statues return to Promenade

Blackpool Council’s Great Promenade Show on South Promenade can now boast the return of two sculptures designed by legendary artist Sir Peter Blake.

The Council has been working with sculpture specialists AB Fine Art Foundry to re-install the ‘Life as a Circus’ piece of artwork on the Promenade across from the Pleasure Beach. The artwork consists of two sculptures, ‘Four Man Up’ and ‘Equestrian Act’. The two statues depict balancing acts as seen in a circus, of strongmen, horses and a mermaid, each reaching around 10ft in height.

Blackpool Council has been working to recreate the statues after they were damaged in 2011, and remould them in a material that holds no value to metal thieves.

Cllr Christine Wright, cabinet member for culture and heritage at Blackpool Council said: ‘We are delighted to bring Sir Peter’s works back to the Promenade where they can be appreciated as part of a wonderful stroll along the Great Promenade Show. Blackpool is very proud of its high quality public art works that everyone can enjoy, many being made by internationally recognised artists. The Great Promenade Art Show along with works such as our award winning ‘Comedy Carpet’ by Gordon Young, are part of the many unique cultural experiences Blackpool has to offer.’

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including works such as the Mirrorball and Glam Rocks and now joined on the Tower Headland by the award winning Comedy Carpet outside the Blackpool Tower. The show is generally thought of as an outdoor art gallery reflecting Blackpool’s history and character, with the works commissioned from both established and emerging artists. The original bronze statues have also been restored and will return to a secure space within the town in the near future.

Sir Peter Blake

Sir Peter Blake is widely regarded as the father of pop art. He studied at Gravesend School of Art before being accepted into the prestigious Royal Academy of Art in London. His work extends across a diverse range of media including watercolour, drawings, prints, collage, painting, and sculpture. Sir Peter has designed many album covers including The Beatle’s ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ and Paul Weller’s ‘Stanley Road’ album. Sir Peter received his knighthood in 2002.

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Game on for Blackpool Dancers A company of young dancers are representing Blackpool at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The Fylde Coast Youth Dance Company, a group consisting of 19 young dancers between the ages of 12 and 19 from Blackpool and Fylde, are one of only eight youth dance groups from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to be chosen. They will join 400 dancers from 10 countries for three days of workshops and performances celebrating the vibrancy of dance within Commonwealth countries.

Cllr Christine Wright, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for culture and heritage, said: ‘It’s fantastic the Fylde Coast Youth Dance Company have been chosen to take part in the Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth Games is a huge event for the UK and is a chance to show off the very best that Great Britain has to offer. This just shows what children from Blackpool can achieve through hard work and with the right support and guidance.’

This selection comes at the end of the company’s successful first year of operation. Formed in July

2013, the company have also performed at the U Dance North West, a regional platform taking place at The Lowry and the Lancashire Youth Dance Festival, run by Ludus Dance in May. They meet every fortnight, led by local dance artist Leanne Kirkham, developing their dance technique and creative practice, learning how to create their own performance work and working with professional choreographers and dance companies to inspire them further.

Auditions will be held for the next intake of the company will take place in September 2014. For more details, please visit www.fyldecoastdance. wordpress.com.

The company is funded through the Dance Development programme which is managed by Blackpool Council and is supported by National Lottery through Arts Council England, Blackpool Council, Wyre Council and Lancashire County Council.

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Blackpool RSPCA Annual Dog Show

The show returns to Stanley Park on 24th August The Blackpool RSPCA Dog Show returns to Stanley Park again this August after last years great success. The event runs from 10am to 4pm 22 dog classes are eligible to enter and win rosettes and prizes. There is also a ‘Catless Cat Show’ (see box out) where people send in pictures of their cats and the team judge them 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with rosettes to be won.

There are lots of stalls for all the family from Stalls with cakes, Tombolas, New Goods, Pet Shop Goods, Hydrotherapy, Dog Grooming, Name The Teddy, Micro Chipping, New goods and many more, including a fun agility course usually run by RAF dogs. Lots of charities and organisations take part on the day including a local dog groomer, a DJ and face painting for the children. It was a huge success last year raising the animal centre over £2000!! So hopefully the weather will hold out again this year to make it as much of a success again

The Year (7 Years +), Best Rescue Dog, Best Of Large Breeds, Best Of Small Breeds, Best Dog & Owner Fancy Dress, Longview Dog of the Year, Best Crossbreed Puppy, Best Sausage Catcher, Dog Judges Would Most Like To Take Home, Most Handsome Dog, Waggiest Tail, Best Puppy, Prettiest Bitch and Agility.

Registration is from 10am with judging from 11am. £2 per class. For further information or forms visit www.rspcablackpool.org.uk or RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs Branch, Longview Animal Centre, Division Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5EB. Anyone wishing to set up a stall on the day please ring 01253 763991 or email enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk

Categories this year include: Best In Show, Best Child Handler 6-10 Years Old, Saddest Eyes, Best Condition, Best Cross Breed, Best Rescue Bitch, Best Six Legs, Veteran Dog Of

No need to box up Kitty Cats can take part too with the ‘Catless Cat Show’ photo entry, for just £1 Cats like Paul (pictured on the right here) can rest at home whilst still taking part. visit www.rspcablackpool. org.uk for further information 18

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GIRL GUIDING An invitation for your daughter to join Girl Guiding Rainbows (5-7 years), Brownies (7-10 years) or Guides (10-14 years), for evenings of fun, games and adventure. Meet different times and places in the local area and it doesn’t cost a lot. 01253 352098 www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus

LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 Monday 10.00am - 7.00pm Tuesday - closed Wednesday 10.00am - 7.00pm Thursday 10.00am - 5.00pm Friday & Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm Sunday - closed

RSPCA SPONSOR A DOG KENNEL, CAT PEN OR SMALL ANIMAL PEN The kennel and cattery sponsorship scheme is a way in which you as an individual, part of a group or a business can support our animals by sponsoring an animal pen for a year. There are many types of animal pen to sponsor. With the scheme you won’t be helping just one animal, you’ll be sponsoring the lives of all who pass through our animal centre every year. Sponsorship is £50 for 6 months. In return we will place a certificate bearing your name on the appropriate pen, thanking you for your kind donation.

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Contact the centre on enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk if you would like to take part. Longview Animal centre, Division Lane, FY4 5EB. T: 01253 763991

BOUNDARY LIBRARY Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 Monday 9.30am-12.30pm 1.00pm - 5.00pm Tuesday - closed Wednesday 9.00am - 12.30pm 1pm - 5pm Thursday - closed Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 5.00pm Sunday - closed

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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Blackpool Library Service are encouraging Blackpool’s younger readers to take part the Summer Reading Challenge. Young readers need to register at any Blackpool Library to get a starter pack, and over the course of the summer are encouraged to enjoy reading. Participants get prizes each time they reach a reading milestone, and once they have completed the challenge of reading 6 books, they will receive a certificate and a medal. There are lots of fun Summer Reading Challenge activities happening in local libraries for our younger readers to take part in!

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRUSTEE BOARD Relate Lancashire is seeking volunteers to join its trustee board made up of other volunteers. As a leading local charity our service gives excellence in practice. Relate Lancashire offers family counselling, counselling for teenagers, sex therapy, relationship counselling and marriage guidance. Trustees oversee the work of the manager and the direction of the charity. All areas of skill and experience are welcome. We particularly need skills and experience in management, the legal system and fundraising.

Previous trustees have a variety of backgrounds such as retired teachers, former school governors, retired nurses, human resources managers, businessmen, former clients, and solicitors. Meetings currently take place every two months in Preston lasting two hours.

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PAST ROTARIANS OF THE FYLDE A club for older Rotarians who still like to enjoy fellowship and limited service. Contact John Harrop, Secretary 732342 or Tony Scott, President 349661

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FYLDE OVER 50’s CLUB Claremont Hotel, Blackpool Meet every 2nd Monday of the month at 7.30pm. We have speakers, socila activities, sunday lunch and coach trips to places of interest.

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INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST CHARITY SHOP 22 Deansgate, Blackpool We are looking for more volunteers! If you could spare 2 or 3 hours per week, or more, please call in the shop for an application form.

BLACKPOOL MALE VOICE CHOIR Springfield Methodist Church, Blackpool FY2 9HQ 7 & 9pm on Monday evenings Interested in singing in a well established and highly regarded male voice choir whose Patron is Alfie Boe? We are always on the lookout for new members. The choir has a number of concerts coming up.

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PAST ROTARIANS OF THE FYLDE A club for older Rotarians who still like to enjoy fellowship and limited service. Contact John Harrop, Secretary 732342 or Tony Scott, President 349661 CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING CLUB LADIES Would like to invite new member to join our Club, either experienced bowlers or beginners who would be helped to learn the game. We are a friendly club and newcomers would be most welcome.

Contact 01253 356289 ESTABLISH YOUTH COMMUNITY GROUP Establish is a new community youth group that launched on Friday 28th February 2014 at Fylde Coast Church Alive in the centre of Blackpool for people aged 16 to 20. On Friday nights we create an atmosphere for young people to come and relax with their friends either in the cafe or in the games room.We want to give young people an opportunity to build on their gifting and talents, in some cases; to find out their gifting and talents for the first time, via open mic, art and crafts. We want to create an atmosphere where young people can be themselves and to encourage them that they are important and do have a purpose, even if they currently believe otherwise. Establish is a youth work formed with a person-cantered approach inasmuch as one of our primary goals is to encourage them areas of creative gifting and enjoyment and be able to find an outlet for their individual expression.

1 Raikes Parade, Blackpool, FY1 4EY. 7:30 - 9:15pm, £2 per week. www.facebook.com/establish.youth.FCCA UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS Blackpool Local Government Group next meeting will be on Tuesday 5th August at Blackpool Town Hall.

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WHITEHOLME OVER 60’s CLUB St.Teresa’s, St Georges Ave Bingo and monthly trips.2-4pm Mon-Fri. Contact John, 351168

POPULAR SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING Holy Family Church, Links Road, Blackpool FY1 2RU. Monday afternoon 2pm -4pm Doreen 01253 890775 NEW CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH Adjacent Hounds Hill Centre Coffee lounge open 10am till 4pm Tues to Sat. Free Art Class on Weds mornings open to all. Mums and Tots Group Thurs mornings (10 till 12). Sequence Dancing in the afternoon (1:30pm till 4pm) with nominal charges. In addition there are table top sales most days in aid of The Street Children of Brazil and Macmillan Cancer Care as well as other charities.

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RENDEVOUS - CLUB FOR OVER 55’s All Saints Church Hall, 97a Park Road, Blackpool. 1st Tues of the month, 10.30am till 12noon. Coffee, cakes and a varied programme of speakers and activities. All welcome CLAREMONT COMMUNITY CENTRE (former Library) Claremont Road Blackpool Every Tuesday from 1pm to 3.30pm A ladies sewing group who meet to sew and chat every week. £1.50 per week which pays for room hire and towards equipment. Come and make new friends.

WHIST DRIVE Community Centre, Molyneux Drive off Lennox Gate, South Shore. Every Weds, Fri 7.15pm & Sun 7pm £1 admission.

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GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet Tuesdays at 7.30pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool. In summer we enjoy semi-structured conversation. This is a chance to practice or improve your German. All abilities catered for. Details: 01253 867825 LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Whitegate Resource Centre, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool FY3 9JL.This meeting is for anyone affected

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This is an “open” meeting which means that partners, friends and other interested people eg. doctors, spiritual leaders and social workers etc are all welcome as well as the problem drinker.

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Awareness classes every Fri 7.30pm start-£2.50.

Open to all, irrelevant of experience.Lisa 07951 591607 FYLDE FILM SOCIETY Blackpool Odeon. The Fylde Film Society is a group of film lovers from across the Fylde who share a common interest in viewing some of the best of contemporary world cinema. Meet every fortnight.

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BLACKPOOL & FYLDE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY Victory Baptist Church, St Annes Road, Blackpool FY4 2AP We hold weekly meetings each Thursday at 7.30pm from 5/9/13 until 22/5/14, We are always happy to welcome guests. Contact: B.Robinson on 01253 890731 ROYAL SIGNALS ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Cricket Club, Stanley Park The Association is for any serving/ex serving members of The Royal Corps Of Signals. Come along and join us, we have several events planned and you will be made very welcome. Meet on the second Tuesday of the monthm 19:30. Contact Chairman Ernie Howe 07852698282 or The Secretary 07946222517 H&N CANCER SUPPORT MEETING Imperial Hotel, Blackpool Come along and meet like-minded people dealing with Head & Neck cancer, Everyone Welcome and we look forward to meeting Patients, Carer and family member on the night. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. Contact 07779 169 833 chris@theswallows.org.uk www.theswallows.org.uk LAYTON LADIES BOWLING CLUB Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue entrance) We are looking for new members. Bowlers and learners would be very welcome.Tuesday afternoons 1p.m.

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BLACKPOOL WYRE & FYLDE SOCIALITES GROUP The group is for all adults and we host a variety of social events,walks, cinema, meals etc inand around the Blackpool Wyre and Fylde area. We dont have a set time or venue, all events are arranged through our online calendar at www.meetup.com/BWFSocialites/ or email southsure5@gmail.com for more details.

ZUMBA FITNESS with Barry, want to improve all round fitness levels? shake and shimmy into fabulous shape. Mondays 7.30pm Bispham United Reform Church on Cavendish Rd, Tuesdays 6pm, Thursdays 6pm, St. Pauls Worship Centre on Egerton Rd (North Shore). Fridays 6.30pm Holy Family Church hall on Links Rd (North Shore) £4.50 per class. No need to book 07922 688009

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CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS Palatine Road, Services 10.45am and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Rev Alan Byrom 390272

Bellydancers, The Limbs Sun 31st, 1-5pm Munkey Score & special guest www.friendsofstanleypark.org.uk

CALLING ALL YOUNG AT HEART SINGLES Come and join us for a cozy chat - make new friends - arrange together future events - theatre - dining disco - Such a change from just going to work. We need ideas, help us to help you. Our NEW club meets every Tuesday 7.30pm at Fairhaven Hotel Pub ...

Clifton Drive South. We need you for us to grow into a successful Club. We call ourselves ELITE Lytham St Annes SINGLES Club. SEE YOU - Come to us and change your life.

BLACKPOOL RSPCA SPONSORED BIKE RIDE Sunday 10th August (moved date), 10:30am St Anne’s pier via Blackpool to Fleetwood pier and back.

Sponsor forms available by email or at the animal centre. Starting at 10:30am until we have finished riding back.

RSPCA, Longview Animal Centre, Division Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5EB. enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk

BLACKPOOL MOVIE MAKERS Highfield Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Ave,South Shore, FY42NP Amature Video & Digital Image Group. Meet every monday evening at 7.30 pm.

Tel: 01253867167 or visit http://blackpoolmoviemakers.weebly.com Or Google blackpoolmoviemakers CHURCH BELL RINGING Ringing takes place on Sundays and weekly practice nights at many churches in the Fylde and learners, churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike, are always welcome. Please ring 739618 for more details FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT FRIENDS Meets every first Monday of every second Month across the Fylde! Come along and meet your Police Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR Local Police at an informal Coffee Meeting. Advice, Support and reassurance on offer. All Welcome! For details contact Andrew: andrew.noble@lancashire.pnn.police.uk FYLDE ROTARY RAMBLERS Associated with The Ramblers’ Association. Enjoy the English countryside with Fylde Rotary Ramblers who welcome new members (and any well-behaved dogs) who wish to keep fit and meet like-minded people. The walks take place on the third Sunday of each month.

There are various pick up points by coach in the Fylde area and spare seats are available for guests. Three grades of walks are on offer and ‘refreshments’ are enjoyed at the end of the day. For more details please visit our website www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone: 01253 886181 or 07931487644.’

SPRING FIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walk. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. www.springfieldsfellwalking.co.uk, T: 01772 865278

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STANLEY PARK “MUSIC IN THE BANDSTAND” Stanley Park, Blackpool Sun 3rd Aug, 2-4pm Matron Operatic Sun 10th Aug, 1-5pm The People, Jekyll, The Atmospherics, John Banks Sun 17th Aug, 1-5pm Kazoobian, Jess Harwood Saturday 23rd, 1-5pm Poetry Group ‘Cleveleys Writers’ Sun 23rd Aug, 1-5pm ‘Soul In The Park’ with special guest. Also in the Italian gardens ‘Classic Car Show’ Monday 25th Aug 1-5pm Glyn Bailey & The Beholden, Quadrant, Malady & Medicine, Bare Foot

60TH MISS BLACKPOOL GRAND FINAL 2014 15th August, 7pm The Hilton Hotel, Blackpool Black Tie Event. Price £35pp www.missblackpool.com GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE Friday 22nd August, 8pm The Blue Room, Church Street, Blackpool Blackpool based, Instrumental ‘Post-Rock’ band GNSD make a welcome return after over a year on hiatus. They will be performing as a warm up to their appearance at ArcTanGent Festival near Bristol the following weekend. The band have released two albums on legendary US indie label Deep Elm Records who recently put their back catalogue online as ‘pay what you want downloads’ you can get them from www.deepelm.com.

Info: Facebook.com/gooniesneversaydiemusic Twitter@gnsd BLACKPOOL RSPCA ANNUAL DOG SHOW Sunday 24th August, 10am - 4pm Stanley Park, Blackpool Stalls with cakes, Tombolas, New Goods, Pet Shop Goods, Hydrotherapy, Dog Grooming, Chipping, 22 classes with rosettes and prizes to be won! If any organisations or charities would like to take part on the day and have a stall they need to contact Natasha on the emil below.

Registration for the dog show starts at 10am and judging starts from 11am - 4pm. Info: enquiries@rspcablackpool. org.uk CHARITY TROLLEY DASH Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August 12 noon Ashton Gardens, Lytham St Anne’s to Tower and back Organised by DAY OF SUNSHINE children’s charity St Anne’s, an annual fun supermarket trolley dash Ashton gardens to tower and back. Everyone welcome teams of 4 per trolley, (one of the team travels inside the trolley at all times) £5 entry fee per team. Prizes awarded to best. Every penny raised will be spent on Providing local Deserving children and their families a sunshine holiday. Come along and have some fun. Entry forms available from Day of Sunshine charity shop. 1 The Crescent, Lytham st Anne’s Fy8 1SN, or Telephone 01253 720710 FYLDE NETBALL LEAGUE MIXED NETBALL CHARITY TOURNAMENT Sunday 31st August, 9.30am for 10am start Stanley Park, Blackpool The Charity that we are supporting is Help for Heroes. Both male and females over the age of 14 are welcome to enter! www.fyldenetball.co.uk

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Mo money, less problems!

For Mo Akhtar, starting up his own business was a distant dream.

Having worked in catering for much of his life, he knew he had the experience and know how to make and sell quality food. What he lacked though was the business experience and understanding to make his plan a success and set up a business on his own. He worried about losing his investment and being unable to make it work.

Fast forward a year and following a little help from Blackpool Council’s Get Started team – part of the Start Up Lancashire service supported by the European Regional Development Fund – he is now the proud owner of thriving Central Drive-based takeaway restaurant, Tony’s Grill.

He employs six people and his turnover has trebled in 18 months. He’s even looking to the future and may hire more staff with a busy season ahead. The future, in short, looks bright.

Mo said ‘I have a lot of experience in catering and I was interested in investing some money and setting up my own business. I’d heard about the council’s Get Started team but I wasn’t sure how it all worked.

I attended a few sessions and was able to sit down for a few one-on-one chats about my plans and it was really helpful. They talked to me about the pros and cons of setting up my own business and

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Mohammed Akhtar (centre) and staff

I went to sessions on everything from taxation and bookkeeping and was able to discuss things like licensing and planning issues. I got started myself last September and it has grown and grown. Now I’m looking at hiring some more staff for the season and it’s going really well.’

Mo’s story is one of many resulting from Blackpool Council’s Get Started scheme. More than 100 new small businesses opened last year as a result of the scheme and Cllr Fred Jackson, who is in charge of the scheme, hopes for similar success this year.

Cllr Jackson, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for urban regeneration, said ‘It’s always very pleasing to see new businesses opening up in Blackpool. I wish Mo the very best of luck and I hope we will see lots of new businesses opening up in 2014. We want people to know that, if they are a small business looking to setup in Blackpool, help and support is available.’

To find out more about how you could ‘Get Started’ in business, call Blackpool Council on 01253 477147

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Blackpool News Joan Humble presents a special street sign to Bairstow Street residents and their local councillors

Joy at ‘Street of the Year’ award Businesses on Bairstow Street are celebrating after being named “Street of the Year 2014” by the Blackpool Civic Trust.

The street, which is in Foxhall in Bloomfield ward, is one of the most colourful for miles around Flanked by hotels painted all the colours of the rainbow and adorned with hanging baskets and flowers, the busy, narrow street was said by the judges to be a shining example of community spirit. Hoteliers have now been presented with a special sign to mark the achievement.

Blackpool Civic Trust chairman, Joan Humble, said: ‘The judges who looked at the entries were impressed that, in this very busy hospitality street, it is clear that almost every business has co-operated to make this street very attractive.

The public areas as well as the hotel fronts have been well looked after and tidied and community spirit is very evident. I was pleased to meet some of the residents, who so clearly took pride in their area, and thank the two local councillors, Graham Cain and John Jones, for making the nomination to the Civic Trust’s competition.’

It is the second time the street has scooped the award. They also picked up the prize in 2011. Sharon Gaskell, from Hawthorn House, said ‘Everyone on Bairstow Street is delighted.

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our properties and like to make our street look attractive. We believe this encourages business and promotes community spirit.’

Ward councillors were also full of praise for the work that has taken place. Cllr John Jones, said ‘It’s fantastic to see all the hoteliers working together and what an effect it has had. As well as looking fantastic, there is a really tranquil atmosphere and it’s a huge credit to all involved.’

Cllr Graham Cain, added ‘The street looks fantastic and the award is richly deserved.

Bairstow Street is a gem and an example to everyone of what can be achieved.’

The Blackpool Civic Trust also handed out awards recently to three Blackpool primary schools. A large number of schools took part in the Blackpool scarecrow festival, which was held at Salisbury woodland. Judges award first place to St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary school while Boundary Primary School and St Kentigern’s Catholic Primary School scooped second and third place respectively. Kingcraig Primary School, meanwhile, scooped the overall Civic Trust prize.

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Dinosaur World Blackpool added to Resort Pass Dinosaur World has been revealed as the latest addition to the award-winning Blackpool Resort Pass this summer.

Dinosaur World Blackpool, at the heart of Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile Promenade, is the proud home of Blackpool’s newest and most exciting family attraction. A world of dinosaur discovery awaits through life size exhibits, interactive activities and competitions, open all year round.

Almost £1m worth of Blackpool Resort Passes were sold in their first year on sale with visitors travelling from as far away as Australia and India to enjoy the resort’s numerous attractions.

Dinosaur World is one of several new Resort Pass bolt-ons for 2014.

Others include: The world’s largest indoor Illuminations Illuminasia, Ripleys Believe It Or Not, Hot Ice, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Viva Showbar and Funny Girls. The Blackpool Tower Circus, Blackpool Transport tickets and car parking passes can also be purchased as bolt-ons.

Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council cabinet member for leisure and tourism, said: ‘Dinosaur World is the latest of a variety of premier attractions added to The Blackpool Resort Pass to keep you and your family entertained during the summer holidays. Use the Blackpool Resort Pass to get the best out of Blackpool! We continue to work with our partners in the resort

to ensure the Blackpool Resort Pass continues to be a success this year offering huge discounts catering for every audience.’

Colin Alexander, General Manager of Dinosaur World Blackpool said: ‘My team and I are really excited to be the newest family attraction to be added to the Blackpool Resort Pass. We look forward to welcoming Dinosaur fans from all over the UK to Dinosaur World Blackpool.’

There are two Blackpool Resort Passes: The Original Resort Pass - Gives visitors access to SIX attractions – Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Nickelodeon Land, The Blackpool Tower Eye and 4D Experience, The Blackpool Tower Dungeon, SEA LIFE Blackpool and Madame Tussauds. Cost is £52.50 representing a saving of more than £35 when bought online.

Resort Pass Plus - Offers access to NINE attractions – Includes those in the Original Resort Pass plus Blackpool Zoo, Sandcastle Waterpark and Blackpool Model Village. Cost is £78.50 representing a saving of more than £50 when bought online.

For more information go to www.blackpoolresortpass.com For more information about Dinosaur World go to: www.dinosaurworldblackpool.com

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Site visit to see Foxhall Village progress Bloomfield ward councillors, Graham Cain and John Jones, have visited Blackpool’s under construction, Foxhall Village, housing development.

The pair, local councillors for the area, were keen to keep a close eye on progress and look for any ways they can help the process run smoothly for all concerned. Hollinwood Homes is currently in the process of creating a new 400 home village which is split between two linked sites: one to the west of Central Drive, south of Rigby Rd and north of Blackpool Football Club and another area to the east of Blundell St, north of Rigby Rd and south of Princess St. Preparation work has now been completed and building has begun. Cllr Jones said ‘It was a very interesting and informative visit and we thank Hollinwood Homes for showing us around. It was extremely interesting to see the progress that is being made on the £50 million regeneration project and you can start to envisage what the new community will be like once it’s complete.’

L-R - Steve Mathews, Blackpool Council head of housing, Cllr John Jones, Mark Chadwick from Hollinwood Homes and Cllr Graham Cain

Cllr Cain added ‘The development is great news for Bloomfield and will have a real regenerative effect on the area. As well as seeing the bricks and mortar taking shape into buildings, it was also very pleasing to see young local workers learning their trade.’

The finished homes will be highly energy efficient, with flexible parking arrangements and plenty of outdoor space and will be available from £95,000.

Roads around them will be named after Blackpool FC’s legendary 1953 FA Cup winning team (and Seasiders legend, Jimmy Armfield CBE). The first homes are expected to be completed by the end of the year with many more set to be completed in 2015. The full scheme is expected to take around 10 years to complete in full.

For more information, visit www.foxhallvillage.co.uk

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