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Getting to the core of fitness Blackpool Council’s Get Started service has helped turn Thomas Watt’s dream into reality.

Fitness instructor and personal trainer, Thomas Watt, with 15 years of experience in the fitness industry has launched his own business, Corefit, with the help of Blackpool Council’s Get Started service.

Thomas said ‘People want to make a difference to their lifestyle, and improve their health and appearance, but do not want to be tied to a lengthy gym contract. Corefit offers a facility where people could train together in an outdoor environment, have fun and also get fit. Fitness on its own is often not enough and that is why part of my training involves producing a nutritional program for the individuals.

I needed some help and business support to obtain the new enterprise and approached Get Started who helped me with one-to-one advice as well as several bespoke business courses designed to give me practical help. Thanks to them, I not only obtained the business support but was assisted to obtain financial support from the government’s new enterprise allowance scheme and am now up and running. We held our first session on Lawsons Field last month and it was a resounding success. It will be hard work but we already have our first courses full and more clients joining all the time.’

Thomas Watt, personal trainer Holly Andersen with a Corefit bootcamp

Corefit prides itself on being Blackpool’s first all year round outdoor training company, with versatile workouts so there is something to suit everyone’s needs, come rain or shine.

Cllr Fred Jackson, cabinet member for urban regeneration, said ‘We are delighted to see yet another new business open in Blackpool thanks to the fantastic work that Get Started does in helping to get small businesses off the ground. New companies can start from a simple idea, passion or skill. Whatever your business, our experts will be on hand to help develop it into a functioning company, providing advice on business plans, accounting and accessing finance. We wish Thomas the best of luck!’

Get Started is part of the Start up Lancashire service supported by the European Regional Development Fund. To find out more about how you could “Get Started” in business, call Blackpool Council on 01253 477147

Blackpool RSPCA moves to new centre They are organising a sponosred bike ride to raise funds at the new unit.

Blackpool RSPCA have recently moved from Division Lane in Marton to 74D Longview Animal Centre, Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, Lancashire, FY6 0JR. A new telephone number is awaiting to be confirmed but they can be contacted by email, enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk.

This is in case of any infection which might be brought in by a new arrival and then spread on to healthy animals.

They will be opening with just cats at first until the dog kennels are complete. There is a small animals unit which will also be opened sometime this year at the site. They hope you will all come and visit us and see our new state of the art centre. The animals will have better accommodation at the new site and it will be better working conditions for all the staff.

We assess the animals for up to 14 days in the isolation block before putting them up for homing.

Some animals come in to us in awful conditions and need a lot of medical treatment before being healthy enough to find a new home so the isolation unit allows us to do this in a sterile, safe environment and treat the animals with what they need.

They are also organising a Sponsored Bike Ride. Anybody who would like to take part in the Sponsored Bike Ride in aid of raising money for the, Blackpool and North Lancashire RSPCA Branch then please get in touch. Natasha from the unit, has organised the ride in the hope of raising money to go towards the completion of the ISOLATION unit desperately needed at the new site in Stalmine.

The new isolation block will cost the centre £140,000 so we have a long way to go in raising the money. We are a self funded branch who relies heavily on donations, legacies and the local people’s generosity. If you wish to sponsor one of the staff taking part or you fancy taking part in the ride we would love to have you on board. Sponsor forms are available by email and at the charity shops Talbot Road, Highfield Road, Knott End and Morecambe.

The isolation unit plays a very crucial part at the animal centre as it keeps new arrivals away from all the current healthy animals that are up for homing.

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Blackpool’s breath taking Air Show battled the elements to boost visitor numbers and wow the crowds.

Tens of thousands of people visited the resort this weekend to watch the world famous RAF Red Arrows, the Fylde’s very own Eurofighter Typhoon and many, many more spectacular flying machines. And despite rain on Sunday morning and winds on Monday afternoon which meant the programme had to be re-organised, lady luck shined on the resort to allow the show – in typical Blackpool style – to go on.

Heart North West’s Heart Angels were also on hand running competitions throughout the two days to win a fantastic VIP helicopter ride across the Blackpool coastline. Blackpool Air Show has now been wowing the public since 1909 when the town put on the very first official air show in Britain. That was the same year French flyer Louis Bleriot made the first historic crossing of the English Channel.

Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for leisure and tourism, said ‘I was out on the Promenade throughout the day on both Sunday and Monday and people were having a fantastic time. We have to give enormous credit to the brave pilots who showed off their skills in very difficult conditions and the crowds for braving the breeze to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows, the Eurofighter Typhoon and the spectacular Breitling Wing Walkers and all the other performers. In true Blackpool style, the show must go on and I’m very proud of everyone who took part to make the 105th annual air show a very special occasion.’

Expect a similarly spectacular display next year!

As well as a range of spectacular displays, there were also stalls from the Friends of the Red Arrows, Disney Planes 2, the Lytham Spitfire and charities like the Royal British Legion, Blackpool Carers Centre and Foster Carers Ltd.

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Yeadon Way closure update The £3.6 million project to repair Yeadon Way this autumn will carried out after the Illuminations have finished.

Initially it was proposed that the road would need to be closed between October and April for vital repair work to be carried out. After listening to the views of Blackpool residents and businesses and speaking to contractors the work will now be delayed until November 10.

Cllr John Jones, cabinet member for highways, said ‘There is no doubt that closing Yeadon Way will impact on the other routes around Blackpool.

However it is such an important piece of work which does need to be carried out. I have met with representatives from Stay Blackpool and Blackpool BID and I know how strongly they feel about timing this work so it doesn’t coincide with the Illuminations. As a result we have asked contractors for a schedule that ensures the work is carried out in the shortest time possible. I am now confident that we can start in November and hopefully still be finished in time for the start of the Easter holidays. I appreciate that a closure of this scale will still cause disruption but that will only be for a matter of months. If this work was not carried out we run the risk of the road being permanently closed in the future cutting off a major route into Blackpool, that is not a risk I am willing to take.’

He continued ‘Although we have known about the damage for a number of years we have never been in a position where the funding was available to carry out the work that was required.

We successfully bid for £2.5 Million funding from Department for Transport and now we can refurbish Yeadon Way securing its future for years to come. In addition to the structural repairs needed to the road, work also needs to be carried out to improve the drainage in the surrounding area. This aspect of the work is under way and is already having a positive impact on drainage. Culverts that run through both public and private land have become blocked over time impacting on the surface water flow which in turn has affected on the structure of Yeadon Way.’ Claire Smith, President of Stay Blackpool, said ‘We would like to thank Cllr Jones and the Council for consulting with Stay Blackpool, other business representatives and the contractors to produce a workable compromise. The fact that everyone is pulling together to ensure there is as little detrimental impact on local businesses as possible is a real positive and I feel sure there will

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Pictures showing how work is urgently needed because of cracking and dropping of the road surface.

be more public and private sector consultation and partnership collaboration with future projects. We now have to ensure that as many residents and businesses as possible are able to access and understand the finalised diversion routes.’

Eileen Ormand, Blackpool’s Town Centre Manager and BID Manager, said ‘Further to the consultation with Blackpool Council, we very much welcome the agreement to delay the closing of this important route into Blackpool under after the crucial trading period of October half term and the conclusion of this year’s Illuminations. Plans are in place to provide clear signage on alternative routes to ensure that the traffic coming into Blackpool whilst Yeadon Way is closed can reach its destination without any confusion. With the extremely important Christmas trading period coming so close after the start of the work, the directional signage will ensure that the retail and leisure trade does not suffer throughout this important time of year due to the closure of Yeadon Way.’ The exact timetable for closure is currently been drawn up and will be published along with diversion routes once it is finalised. This will be distributed to residents, businesses and visitors, there will also be a public exhibition held in the town centre before the work begins.

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Blackpool Council’s Stanley Park in is one of the very best in the UK – and that’s official!

Stanley Park received a Green Flag Award 2014, handed out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises and rewards the best parks and green spaces across the country. The award follows the recently received ‘certificate of excellence’ from review website Tripadvisor.

The certificate has been awarded based on the quality of reviews and opinions that the park has earned on the website over the last year.

The three hundred and ninety acre Blackpool Park boasts beautiful Rose, Remembrance and Italian Gardens, water fountains, statues, Boat Lake, bandstand and the impressive Cocker Tower, a memorial to Blackpool’s first Mayor Dr William Cocker. The Park proudly attracts interest to England’s finest examples of Art Deco design, the Art Deco Café is a unique historic restaurant offering spectacular views.

A brand new animal farm themed children’s play area aimed at 2-8 year olds has also recently opened, now one of the largest outdoor facilities of its kind in the North West Cllr Graham Cain, cabinet member leisure and tourism, said ‘We are absolutely delighted to receive a Green Flag Award for ninth time from Keep Britain Tidy. This award recognises the parks managers, staff and volunteers, who through their hard work have created a green space of the very highest quality for people in

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Blackpool to enjoy. Stanley Park continues to be a popular attraction for residents and visitors alike; it is a Grade II listed jewel in Blackpool’s crown.’

The Friends of Stanley Park play a fundamental role in the parks success - contributing by running the park visitor centre, helping with fund raising for park improvements, organising music in the park bandstand events and undertaking practical projects.

Elaine Smith, Friends of Stanley Park chairman, said ‘We are thrilled to receive the award again.

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A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent facilities. Stanley Park is among a record-breaking 1,476 parks and green spaces that received a prestigious Green Flag Award.

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500,000 reasons why Blackpool is blossoming New businesses are benefitting from more than £500,000 worth of Government start up loans, secured for them by Blackpool Council.

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The council’s Get Started scheme – part of the Start Up Lancashire service supported by the European Regional Development Fund – plays a key role in supporting new business and helping it to develop. Last year, it helped 100 new businesses get underway and has helped 900 since 2007 by providing business advice and support and access to finance. And they know more than most that securing the finance needed to start up in business can often prove one of the toughest challenges.

But with the Government’s Start Up Loans scheme, which was originally for 18-30 year olds to start up a business, opening up to all age groups, the team have been able to take advantage and secure support for more and more Blackpool entrepreneurs. Now the help the council has been able to source from the scheme since September 2012 has reached half a million pounds.

Cllr Fred Jackson, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for urban regeneration, said: ‘It’s pleasing that Blackpool Council is leading the way promoting the entrepreneur spirit so evident in our town. The Get Started Scheme was set up seven years ago to break down barriers that prevent businesses from starting up. They assist by providing expert advice and support to any Blackpool resident thinking of starting up a business. It really is a one stop service, facilitating the development of someone’s simple idea and turning it into a comprehensive plan, utilising training courses and one to one planning meetings. At a time when the local economy is starting to grow, it is important we help people become their own bosses and I look forward to hearing some more great success stories. We’ve helped 85 businesses secure a total of £500,000 14

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Youngsters praised for Commonwealth success A group of Blackpool youngsters have been praised for their successful participation in the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival 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, were one of only eight youth dance groups from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to be chosen to take part in the festival, a part of the Commonwealth Games celebrations.

They joined more than 400 dancers from 10 countries for three days of workshops and performances celebrating the vibrancy of dance within Commonwealth countries as part of the build up to Glasgow 2014. And now, after a successful trip, they have spoken out about their experiences.

One dancer, Lauren Fail, 19, said ‘These past few days in Glasgow have been so ridiculously amazing and I feel so lucky to have spent it with the most incredible people. I’ll never forget all the amazing experiences I’ve had and the people I have met. My favourite part was being able to participate in workshops of different styles with people from all over the world that had very different dance experiences. It was amazing to see how these dancers came together to create work even when their styles were so different.

It was also really interesting to learn about their cultures when talking to the other dancers.’

The Saturday night performance which the company starred in was a complete sell out and the youngsters received a standing ovation for their efforts.

Cllr Christine Wright, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for culture and heritage, said the company were showing just what Blackpool children can achieve.

She said: ‘The Commonwealth Games is a huge event for the UK and we’re all looking forward to the action getting underway. But, like many major

sporting festivals, it has also brought together a host of cultural activities, especially for young people, and this is a prime example. The dancers did Blackpool proud by being selected and it sounds like they have had a magnificent time and learned a lot. 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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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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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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AGE UK BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT SHOPPING SERVICE Contact 622812 We provide a Shopping Service to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to residents aged 18+.

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LANCASHIRE WOMEN’S CENTRE 14 Edward Street, Blackpool FY1 1BA. We are open Mon-Thurs 10am until 4pm. We offer support with a broad range of issues including; domestic violence, housing support and advice, support with offending issues, substance misuse advice and family/parenting support. We offer one to one support, training/learning & volunteering opportunities. Contact 290007 www.womenscentre.org 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.

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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.

The meeting will be held in Committee Room E and shall start at 11am. We have guest speaker Sam Rushworth - Labour Parliamentary Candidate coming to talk to us. Tea and coffee available. All retired Unison members welcome. More details contact Nita: 07472881402, nita.sproston@blackpool-unison.co.uk

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 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.

Contact Anne 01253 821451 WHITEHOLME OVER 60’s CLUB St.Teresa’s, St Georges Ave Bingo and monthly trips.2-4pm Mon-Fri. Contact John, 351168 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.

John Wright (Concert Secretary) 0751 022 9032 bmvc@btinternet.com www.blackpoolmalevoicechoir. co.uk 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.

A shopper’s service also takes place in the Coffee Lounge at 12:15 on Thursdays.

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.

Prizes for winners. All are welcome to come along.

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

by Lung Cancer. The group has nursing input.1st Weds of each month at 1pm. Contact Julie Meikle, Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist 303312

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DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL SUPPORT GROUP Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool. FY4 4UJ. Got Diabetes Got Questions. We can help. All Welcome. Every third Wednesday of the month. 7.00pm to 9.00pm Contact Robert, 358067 DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE COAST CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP Supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes and their families. Our Group provides a friendly, constructive, safe and informative environment to meet and we provide fun and healthy activities to participate in. www.fylde-coast-childrens.diabetesukgroup.org email diabetesuk.fyldekidssupport@sky.com BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP ACOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Kincraig Community Centre, Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 0NB. Anyone feels that they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend any A.A. meeting.

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.

Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30pm Contact Ron H, 0742 99 66 404 or Peter V 07817 547 973 bisphamworkshop@gmail.com MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch meet every 2nd Wednesday every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Contact Linda Endicott 01253 696233 or 854913 or Helpline: CONNECT 08457 626262 ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, FY2 0AS Every Thursday evening, 7.30pm. Contact Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 BLACKPOOL JUBILEE STROKE ASSOCIATION Holycross Church, Central Drive Blackpool Provides a service for Stroke suffers and their carers.

Transport available 2nd & 4th Friday eve of the month. Contact 872142 FYLDE COAST CRAFTERS Spencer Court (off Talbot Road) Blackpool Needlework Club, many needlecrafts covered including: beadwork jewellery-making, cross stitch, hand & machine embroidery, knitting, crochet and lacemaking etc. Every Saturday Christine 342406 THE LIGHTHOUSE SPRITUALIST CENTRE Spencer Court Community Centre, Spencer Court, Blackpool FY1 3TW. Services every Sun 7.30pm start, Guest Medium Every week, £2.50 entrance.

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.

Contact Barbara, 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 BLACKPOOL KEYBOARD CLUB Pro Deaf Club, Cornwall Ave, Blackpool, off Warbreck Hill Road, near Gynn Square Now in our 40th year! Concerts are held on the 2nd tuesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. Top professional performers with a variety of music to suit everyone.

For details phone or text Stephen on 07731 148530 BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Walks are on the last Sunday of the month (except bank holidays), The coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8-30am picking up through Layton and Poulton The cost is £8.00 for each trip and the length of the walks are between 5 and 7 miles. Suitable for all age groups. The walks for the future are; Hebden Bridge, Sedburg, Haslingdon and Darwen. Info: Bernard on 764386 LANCASHIRE BRANCH OF R.E.M.E ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (Opposite Belle Vue Pub) Whitegate Dr meet every 2nd Thursday of the month. The branch is open to all serving and ex members of R.E.M.E. Meeting start time 19:00 for 19:30 hrs. All members welcome. Also associate membership will be available. ALL welcome.

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 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 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. The September walk is to Howarth 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 BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries Ann on 890717 ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New in take, train every Sunday 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, Garstang Road West, Blackpool FY3 7JH. We welcome men and women to our league. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone 18+ who is looking to play a fun full contact, fast paced team sport we would love to hear from you. for details email blackpoolrollerderby@ live.co.uk

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------------------------STANLEY PARK “MUSIC ON THE BANDSTAND” Stanley Park, Blackpool Sun 7th Sep, 1:00 to 5:00pm ‘Old Grey Whistle Test’ great music from the 70s/80s plus special guest.

Come along & dance to the music.

Sun 14th Sep, 1:00 to 5:00pm ‘Gatorville’ & guest Sun 21st Sep, 1:00 to 5:00pm ‘Zenith Nadir’ from Mexico, ‘Wild Honey’ & ‘Miss Kitty & The Litter”.

Sun 28th Sep, 1:00 to 5:00pm “Happy Daize” & “ X-Rays”. All welcome bring along a chair & a picnic.

FYLDE NATURALIST DATES Our fortnightly wed evening meetings at Church Alive Halls, Raiikes Parade, Blackppol at 7:15. Wed 10th Sep ‘Plants for Medical Use’ by Veda West. Wed 24th Sep ‘Lune River Trust - getting our feet wet’ by Sara Littlefield, please pay £1 on the door all welcome.

Saturday walks; 13th Sep Ambleside to Grasmere.

27th Sep Arnside Circular. Coach pick ups from Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Layton, Poulton.

For details ring Carole 316713 UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS Tuesday September 2nd, 11am Blackpool Town Hall in Council Chambers Blackpool Local Government meeting. Tea and coffee available. All retired Unison members welcome.

More details please contact Nita on 07472881402 or email nita.sproston@blackpool-unison.co.uk NORTHERN VEGAN FESTIVAL/BLACKPOOL LIVE A BETTER LIFE FAIR Saturday September 13, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HL 200+ vegan, green, fairtrade, and human rights stalls, films, talks, cookery demos, children’s activities, aftershow. www.northernveganfestival.com PRE BOND RAMBLERS WALK Walks on the second sunday in each month.

Septmbers ramble is to Dufton on 14th Sept. Coach pick up points in Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Wesham. 3 walks to choose from, pub meal on route home. All welcome, come & make new friends & keep fit. Ring Edith 711898 VINTAGE FAIR 13th-14th September, 10am - 5pm Winter Gardens, Blackpool A two day spectacular of design, vintage, entertainment and music, a vintage tearoom and lots of handmade goodness. 100 handpicked stalls selling the northwest and beyond’s finest designer, makers and collectors, vintage, gifts, clothes, handmade toys, accessories, artisan food, art, cards and home wares. Various bands and solo artists performing over the weekend on the stage, on the hour every hour from 11am and tea and cakes served on vintage china all in the beautiful art deco surroundings of the Pavilion theater at the Winter Gardens. £1 entry for adults, children go free.

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THREE CHOIRS FESTIVAL Saturday 27h September, 7.00 pm

St Annes Parish Church A concert given by St Annes Parish Church Choir, Heyhouses Community Choir and Heyhouses School Choir. Tickets cost £5 (children free) and include light refreshments. Everybody welcome.

STEAM VEHICLE RALLY 4-5th October, 10am - 4pm Yeadon Way Car Park with stalls for Trinity Hospice blackpoolsteam@Hotmail.com 2015 GANG SHOW BACK TO BROADWAY SIGN UP 5th October 2014 Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, ThorntonCleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1ER. The show takes place 12-14 March 2015 at the Marine Hall - Fleetwood. Everyone in Scouting and Guiding YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED TO TAKE PART IN THE LIVE WYRE SCOUT GANG SHOW. The show is open to everyone in Scouting and Guiding from Wyre and Over Wyre areas, no experience necessary.

Last year all sections took part both on stage and behind the scenes and had a great time. The signing on and audition date is 5th October 2014.Rehearsals are Sundays from 12th October at 2pm at Cleveleys Community Centre,(Formerly Frank Townsend Centre) Kensington Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1ER. Come along and have fun, a laugh, you will also make new friends. For more information, contact your Representative.Contacts: SCOUTING: Andi Lees : 07889898018, GUIDING: Lynn Clare: 07597 515237.

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BLACKPOOL RSPCA SPONSORED BIKE RIDE Sunday 19th of October from 10:30am St Anne’s Pier to Fleetwood Pier Sponsored bike ride in the hope of raising money to go towards the completion of the ISOLATION unit desperately needed at the new site in Stalmine. The isolation unit plays a very crucial part at the animal centre as it keeps new arrivals away from all the current healthy animals that are up for homing. This is in case of any infection which might be brought in by a new arrival and then spread on to healthy animals. People are welcome to contact them to take part or to sponsor one of the staff taking part.

For all information email: enquiries@rspcablackpool.org. uk or visit www.rspcablackpool.org.uk FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE QUIZ NIGHT 27th October, 7:30 The Red Lion Pub, Bispham Halloween Theme, tickets £3 with supper.

Contact Sheila 01253 867276 FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING 1st November , 10:00am - 1pm Salem Methodist Church Layton Amazing Cakes, tea & coffee - Plus stalls & tombola

SERVICES INCLUDE: TV Aerials Satellite Home Cinema AV Distribution Network Cabling Telephone Cabling TV Wall Mounting CCTV Intruder Alarms Domestic and Commercial SUMMER / AUTUMN OFFER

1x new aerial and cable to 1 room £50 1x new aerial and cable to 2 rooms £80 1x aerial and cable to 3 rooms £95 Tv wall mounting for £25 + parts

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Blackpool News Lucy Bicket and PC John Crystal with the winning entry

The poster child for crime!

A nine year old school girl is set to become the poster child for crime in Blackpool – but in a good way!

Lucy Bicket, who attends Bispham Endowed Primary School, will help crack crime after her poster was chosen as the winning entry in a council competition to warn people to avoid becoming a victim. The youngsters were asked to design a poster to be used in the local area to get across a key message – that 50 per cent of all robberies, burglaries and thefts happen, in part, because vehicles and buildings are left unlocked.

Sheds, garages and cars have all been targeted in recent months by opportunist thieves who have found a welcoming easy access, allowing them to steal whatever they wanted. Blackpool Council has been working with Blackpool Police to try to help make the local community in Bispham aware of the problem.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Blackpool Council cabinet member for public safety, said: ‘Lucy has done very well with her poster and can be very proud of her work. It will be used all over the area to try to get across the message. There is a serious point here – the police are concerned that people are making it easy for criminals to carry out crimes of this type – simply by leaving their cars 26

and buildings unlocked. We want to urge people not to get caught out and lock up before they leave!’

Inspector Louise Ainsworth, from Lancashire Police, said ‘This was an ideal opportunity to raise awareness with the children to influence their parents and perhaps grandparents to be more security conscious. As well as designing the poster, the children had a security checklist to take home that highlighted ways to makes sheds more difficult to target. Lucy’s poster gave a very clear message to the Bispham community not to make theft easy for opportunist criminals.’

And Head teacher, Jo Hirst, said: ‘We were very pleased to be involved in the recent poster competition. We encourage all our children to think about safety and security as part of our schools safeguarding procedures. Lucy was delighted to be chosen as the competition winner and we look forward to seeing her posters around the Bispham area.’

If you have any concerns about crime, call the police on 101 or, in an emergency, 999.

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Blackpool News

Don’t Stop The Music!

Blackpool Music Academy, helping everyone get a chance to learn to play Blackpool Music Academy was formed in 2006

by John Shaw & Jim Lomas. Its purpose is to offer the community of Blackpool and the Fylde, the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument at a minimal cost. All the tutors are highly qualified music professionals. They have different teaching styles but all are delivered in a very friendly way, making it the perfect place to learn an instrument. Offering group sessions and one-one sessions at the academy, as well as one-one sessions in your own home if you are disabled and unable to get to them.

They offer affordable music tuition for any age from 8 yrs upwards and provide a variety of different musicical instruments including keyboard, saxophone, drums, banjo, singing lessons, music theory, guitar and many more.

They endeavor to keep their costs minimal allowing the academy to offer value-for-money tuition, for those on low incomes, disabled, young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, children excluded from full-time education and children who unable to cope with busy classrooms. The friendly calm environments make it perfect for learning in an informal way, allowing students to embrace all the advantages that the therapy of music can give.

After having been established at Springfield Methodist Church in 2006, John Shaw decided to relocate the academy to its own premises and with the help of Roy White and the social enterprise loan fund, took possession of a former insurance brokers on Waterloo Rd in South Shore.

The premises were derelict and required a lot of work to bring it up to scratch inside and out as well as a total refit. It also needed work to comply with health & safety and fire regulations.

The building costs would be enormous and so with finances stretched to the limit, John decided to make some phone calls to seek some free legal advice about the mortgage. He phoned over twenty solicitors and one after another declined to help or simply return his call until he got a positive response from Banks Carrington Solicitors on Edward St in Blackpool town centre.

Not only did they give John the free advice he

was seeking but also helped him set up the mortgage agreement and waived the legal fees.

Boosted by this act of generosity, John’s belief in human kindness was restored and he went on a mission to approach local businesses to appeal for any products, materials and labour to help transform his new premises into an academy to be proud of. Undeterred and unfazed, John walked straight into various businesses and respectfully asked for any contribution, small or large, to help his good cause. To his amazement, 45 local businesses generously donated to John’s academy at cost only or completely free of charge to the tune of approximately £45,000!

On the back of this overwhelming support from the local business community, the Blackpool Music Academy opened its doors at the Waterloo Rd site in June 2012. Included in the academy is a conference room with projector, stair lift, disabled toilet and Phil’s Coffee Shop dedicated to Phil Roberts, the BMA’s deceased former tutor who helped so much in making the academy the success that it is. Phil died of leukaemia in May 2011. Such was Phil’s dedication to the academy, he was still teaching his students two days up to his death.

The Music Academy is holding an open day on Saturday 30th August 2014 at 10pm, with face painting, raffles, bouncy castles, food and of course, instrument try outs. It is located at 420 Waterloo Road, Blackpool.

Further information can be found at www. blackpoolmusicacademy.com or by phoning 01253 695398

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My name is Em ily and I was born with Lissen cephaly, an extremely rare brain disorder, and terrible ep ilepsy.

PLEASE HELP EMILY RAISE

£85,000

to enable the SPACE Centre to provide help and fun to more disabled people of all ages

My greatest pl easure is to spend time at the SPACE Centre in Pres ton with my Daddy experie ncing the sens ory stimulations th at it offers.

My passion is to try to help children like m yself also bene fit from the fun an d therapies of the SPACE Centre by helping them to equip a new m ulti-sensory ro om to cater for the children with special needs.

The SPACE Cen tre has already collected over £2 million and requires only a further £85,00 0 to be able to fu lly equip SPAC E 2 and thus doub le its capacity to help disabled ch ildren and adul ts improve their liv es.

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help SPACE

Emily

Text SPCE02 £2/£5/10 to 70070

Tel: 01772 769391 E-mail: space@space-centre.org.uk

www.justgiving.com/space02appeal The SPACE Centre is part of Creative Support Ltd an Industrial and Provident Society with charitable status.

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SMALL DOG BOUTIQUE

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J C FENCING

PROJECT : PET

All aspects of fencing Great rates High quality All work guaranteed

Quality Pet Shop & Accessories

316a Church Street, Blackpool FY1 3QE

Telephone: 01253 465282

www.facebook.com/projectpetblackpool

GW Roofing Roof & Gutter Problems?

Slating • Tiling • Fibre Glass Roofing Felting • Guttering Free Estimates 30 Years Local Experience

Tel Gary: 01253 353598 www.gpwroofingblackpool.com

Phone John 01253 827 972 07586 350652

MIS UK PVT. LTD. Exhibition & Conference facility available for clients looking for arranging seminars, conferences, meetings or exhibitions.

For all enquiries please contact Mr. Sherazi (Director) 32 Rawcliffe Street, Blackpool FY4 1BZ

07535700111 / 01253344604

or email us at misukpvtltd@hotmail.com

SLIMMING& BEAUTYCLINIC

SPECIAL OFFER 20% off on any service with this voucher, valid until 31/12/14

website: www.slimmingandbeautyclinic.com email: info@slimmingandbeautyclinic.com Tel: 01253 364999 | 257 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3PB Open every Thursday from 1pm - 8pm only.

FYLDE COAST BUILDING + JOINERY

1 CALL DOES IT ALL From Bespoke to Budget Kitchens, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Loft Conversions Flooring, Tiling, Doors, Window Conservatories & Extensions Fascias, Soffits & Guttering and much more For a FREE design service & a FREE No Obligation Quote Call Mike or Darren now 07960 123995 or 01253 985730

WE REFUSE TO BE BEATEN ON PRICE!

STEAMY WINDOWS 10 YEAR

GUARANTEE

Glazing & Repair Specialist

PVC, Wood or Aluminium NO problem.

We replace your steamed up units NOT your frames.

We replace damaged handles, hinges, window & door locks.

0800 9553363

Mobile: 07977501147

www.steamywindows.info • sales.steamywindows@hotmail.co.uk

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CALL LEE: 07511

717248

Duchy Dogs

Mobile Grooming Salon

With our fully self contained grooming salon, Duchy Dog’s can visit your home at a time convenient to you.

SPECIAL OFFER 10% OFF (Limited period only)

01253 490500

E-mail: bookings@duchydogs.co.uk

www.duchydogs.co.uk

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