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........................................................................................................................................ Email: info@link-mag.co.uk Fantastic month last month with an amazing turnout for Blackpool Cricket Club’s Firework Display. A Web: www.link-mag.co.uk great success and a big well done to the organisers for all your efforts. “Lest we forget” to respect for a well attended Remembrance Day. You all made the town proud.
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PRESENTS, FOOD, DECORATION, ENTERTAINING - IT ALL ADDS UP. AND WHILE MOST OF US LOVE THE FESTIVITIES OF CHRISTMAS, THE EXTRA COST CAN CAUSE HEADACHES.
moneynet.co.uk advises setting a budget and sticking to it that way you'll have everything you need without the stress of overloaded credit cards once January rolls in. It might sound like a horrible task, but making a budget plan is actually quite easy. Just decide what you're going to buy, make a list and stick to it. Don't be tempted by those goodies on offer, that sale rack you're walking past or the tasty little treats at the checkout. And don't try to keep up with the neighbours, either. You'll only end up spending too much. shopping online, can work wonders for your stress levels, as you'll avoid all the busy, bustling shops and whether or not that musthave toy will actually be in stock or not. It also helps you to avoid temptation so that sale bargain simply can't fall into your basket unless you really want it to!
Ask yourself how big the turkey really needs to be. You just need enough to feed the family and friends around your Christmas table, with a little left over for sandwiches on Boxing Day.
Don't go mad with luxury range Christmas items such as puds. People won't be that bothered if they don't see the wrapper. It's worth keeping an eye out for special offers and stocking up as and when you see the deals. Go shopping with a friend for things like big tins of chocolates. They're often on 'buy one get one free' offers so you can split the cost and share the savings. It's a good idea to buy wine in bulk as well. Lots of supermarkets offer extra discount if you buy six bottles. You can also print off discount food 16
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Those with toddlers should explore charity shops for quality second-hand toys in good condition. Clean them up, wrap them in Christmas paper and they'll never notice the difference. Toddlers are often far more interested in the wrapping paper anyway! For older children, splash out on a board game. It'll keep them entertained over the winter and will also occupy the whole family on Christmas Day.
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Blackpool beats recycling record Blackpool residents are recycling more than ever before, according to new figures. The latest statistics show that 39.6% of the rubbish that is thrown away in Blackpool is now recycled, up 1.4% from last year. That’s the equivalent of 25,000 tonnes of waste, roughly the weight of 6000 elephants and almost ten Blackpool Towers, which is able to be reused, recycled or composted. This increase in recycling continues the upward trend in recycling in Blackpool that has seen the rate increase from 17.8% in 2005 to the figure achieved in 2012/13. On top of this, only 12% of what is being recycled is green garden waste, meaning that the amounts of paper, bottles and cans that are being recycled by the public is an even greater achievement. All in all, it shows that Blackpool is getting greener, says the councillor in charge of waste Cllr Gillian Campbell, Cabinet Member for Housing, Public Protection and Street Scene, said: ‘These new figures make excellent reading We are continuously looking at ways that we can make Blackpool greener and more eco-friendly and I’m delighted that residents are buying in to that message. Rather than just dumping their rubbish, Blackpool locals are taking the time to
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CHRISTMAS Speak to friends and relatives and agree a limit as to how much you're going to spend on each other and each other's kids. If you have a big family, maybe only buy for the children - adults aren't going to mind when money's tight. You can save even more by making your own presents - and friends and family will love the personal touch. Try knitting a scarf, cook or bake something delicious and tie it up with a beautiful bow, or ask one of the children to paint a masterpiece and have it framed.
Get the kids involved with making the Christmas decorations this year. Dig out glitter and shiny paper from old craft boxes in the toy cupboard or stock up on tinsel, glue and paper chains from Poundland. Try sewing popcorn on to thread for a rustic mantelpiece decoration or scour your local park for pine cones and use them as decorations at the base of candles or in pot pourri - you can even jazz them up with gold or silver spray.
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Let the little ones help make your own edible decorations, such as gingerbread Santas or star-shaped biscuits decorated with edible silver beads. They'll look fantastically festive and will keep children happy when they're in need of a sweet treat! You may have splashed out on festive outdoor lights - but don't leave them on all night! Just a couple of hours in the evening will do, to get everyone in the mood. Inside, replace regular lights with energy saving ones. LED lights use less energy than conventional Christmas ones.
If you want to go out, head for the nearest green space or beach to blow the cobwebs away on Christmas Day. Your library should list local walks and other events to keep the family amused. Try not to let your heating bill blow the budget: Turn your thermostat down by one degree. It may not sound like much but could cut your heating bills by up to 10 per cent. Keep the curtains closed when you go to bed to keep the heat in and use draught excluders by the front door to keep the cold air out.
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Keep the Grinch at bay this Christmas! CHRISTMAS TREES DECKED WITH BAUBLES AND LADEN WITH PRESENTS ARE A LOVELY SIGHT, ESPECIALLY FOR BURGLARS, SO IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO MAKE SURE YOUR HOME IS SECURE AT THIS TIME OF YEAR.
During the whirlwind of Christmas shopping trips, festive activities and frequent visitors home security can slip and, as a consequence, burglaries increase by up to 20% over the winter months. With this in mind, the security experts at Yale have come up with some seasonal advice to stop the Grinch stealing your Christmas.
WHO’S AT THE DOOR? ‘Tis the season to be jolly and with more frequent visits from family and friends, as well as the odd carol singer, Yale recommends you look through your front door ‘spy hole’ and enable the door chain before swinging it open. Only release the chain if you are satisfied that the person at the door is really who they say they are and have identification to prove the purpose of their visit – if you are unsure, keep them out. For the latest in security technology, Yale’s recording digital door viewer has a built in camera so you can take still pictures of anyone who is at the door if you are unsure of their motives..
RAISE THE ALARM As well as visiting loved ones at Christmas more of us are enjoying winter breaks, so it’s important to make sure your home is protected while you’re away. Home alarms act as the perfect ‘security guard’, watching over your property while you’re not there. Alarms act as visual deterrents to potential burglars and are vital for alerting neighbours in the event of a break-in. Yale’s Easy Fit Alarm kits are quick and easy to install, and offer discreet protection for all types of properties, from flats to large family homes. Make sure all doors and windows are fitted with secure locks in line with British standards. External timber
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doors should be secured using a mortice lock and/or nightlatch approved to BS3621:2007 and if you have a PVCu or composite door then it is a good idea to upgrade the euro profile cylinder in your multi-point lock to the British Standard TS007 as well (look for the Kitemark on lock packs and on the lock itself). Locks are also available for all types of windows, including wooden, aluminium and PVCu, as well as French doors and patio doors.
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WeFootball offer a structured Football For All Skills Academy BJFF provides further for footballers of all ages and abilities to practise their development programme, with aopportunities mixture of skills out of aand team environment a relaxed of non arena, to with Level 2their training, friendly games tournaments and BJFF provides further opportunitiesand forin footballers allcompetitive ages and abilities practise have in excess ofout 100 coaches. qualified taking these weekly a Sunday morning. skills ofcoaches aqualified team environment and in asessions relaxedon non competitive arena, with Level 2 We currentlyqualified have 35coaches GIRLStaking at allthese ages, with sessions on a Sunday morning. weekly a dedicated Under 16’s Girls team who have Community Partners been together 6 years, but who always welcome Community The club reaches of outgirls to the community various Charities, clubs and businesses to new players, plus a number playing in to partnerPartners allow usreaches to share facilities and resources promote theCharities, opportunities through our to The out to the community to and partner various clubs and businesses mixed football atclub Under 13’s and below. We start members. We also assistand in3raising money local charities. Current Partners allow us to share facilities promote the opportunities throughBrian our House, with our Development Squad (ages –resources 5) on a andfor Pictured from Left to Right – Tony Jo (Compere), Gaz Jenkins (Singer), Trinity(08:45 Hospice, Tee Time Golf, Red Lion Beefeater &Donnelly Let’s Go Guide.Partners Saturday morning – 10:15), also offer members. We also assist inand raising money for local charities. Current Brian Manager House, and former BJFF Ciaran (Blackpool FC Academy our dedicated Football forTee All Time SkillsGolf, Academy Trinity Hospice, Red Lionon Beefeater & Let’s Guide. player), LindaGo Nolan (Singer / Actress), Brian Rose (Professional Boxer), a Sunday morning. Here, we have two age group Kelly Barber (BJFF Fund-Raising Chair), Andy Griffiths (BJFF Chairman), and Advertising Opportunities sessions, with 4 – 8Sponsorship year olds training between and Mike Hartley (BJFF Commercial & Marketing Manager). 10:00 and 11:15, and ages 9 – in 13providing between Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities We need assistance kit11:15 for the teams which is where sponsorship is key! A great BJFF Dinner Dance in Support – 12:30. ThisWe is the place for newcomers opportunity to see your company emblazoned across a shirt. needperfect assistance in providing kit logo for the teams which is where sponsorship is key! A great of Trinity Hospice / Brian House – A and GIRLS and BOYS who want to receive We also stage twoyour annual football tournaments, one mixed, one girls only, which attract in opportunity to see company logo emblazoned across a shirt. Knockout Success….. quality coaching prior to joining an age group excess of 10,000 visitors.football These present exciting sponsorship &years advertising We also annual tournaments, one mixed, one girls which attract BJFF celebrated 40only, since ourinClubhouse squad. We also offerstage agetwo group Squads, at eachfurther opportunities. of 10,000 visitors. These present exciting sponsorship advertising opened by Sir&Bobby Charlton, with a school year, excess and ideally with our current GIRLSfurther was opportunities. celebration Dinner Dance which was held at the numbers would be looking to encourage GIRLS Club Members De Vere Hotel on Saturday 2nd November. With in School Years 4 – 6 to join us so that an ALL provided table Records magician Mark GIRLS SQUADS formed.If you areClub new toMembers BJFFcan havebe 500 playing members and over 100entertainment coaches. All our coaches areby Criminal Woodsford, singing Gaz Jenkins, and football, or you are currently looking a Club, Bureau (CRB) checked, andfor work towards their FA level award withinsensation their first year. We BJFF have 500 playing members and over 100 coaches. All1our coaches are Criminal Records thelevel Deadbeats Partymentoring Band, 280 plus guests then please don’t to calland ourwork Chairman, have hesitate Level qualified and UEFA B qualified coaches, provide coach service Bureau (CRB)2checked, towards their FA 1 awarda within their firstour year. Weand were suitably entertained in what proved to be Andy Griffiths onLevel (07885) 206605 orUEFA e-mail appoint dedicated age group managers who ensureprovide each age groupmentoring is well catered for.and have 2 qualified and B qualified coaches, a coach service agriffit@csc.com , and Andy will field your enquire a fantastic night. 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Stand out and stay safe on the roads this winter Wearing the right clothing could help save your life on the roads this winter. That’s the message from road safety experts at Blackpool Council this month after the clocks went back and the nights get longer. Campaigners say the number of people injured on the roads always increases at this time of year. For example, last year collisions went up from by more than 10 per cent (from 61 to 71) in September. In other years, there have been even higher increases. In 2009 collisions almost doubled, rising from 54 to 101. As a result, campaigners have stressed that, particularly for cyclists and pedestrians, wearing an item of bright clothing could help avoid accidents and even save lives.
‘The darker nights can take some getting used to for pedestrians and drivers alike and our road safety team have a few key messages that they want to stress. Firstly, by only wearing black or dark clothing you are putting yourself at risk. Pedestrians and cyclists can help themselves to be seen on the roads by wearing white or reflective clothing at night and bright or fluorescent clothing in the daytime. Drivers should also be aware of the change in conditions; ensuring they look twice for cyclists and are extra cautious around schools or in built up areas where children may be playing. The correct use of lights and not waiting until it is fully dark to turn them on is also vital as the nights draw in.’ The warning comes as Blackpool Council launches their annual winter gritting drive “Operation Snowdrop” gets underway. Officers are now on standby to hit the streets overnight and help keep Blackpool’s roads safe and are monitoring winter weather on an hour-by-hour basis. Posters for this year’s “Be Safe, Be Seen” campaign are now going up around the town to remind all road users about ensuring they stand out. Road safety officers will also be touring primary and secondary schools in the coming weeks to encourage children to get the message.
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Cllr John Jones and Cllr Fred Jackson cut the ribbon to re-open Talbot Road Multi-Storey car park
Refurbished car park re-opens Blackpool’s refurbished Talbot Road multi-storey car park is now open. Part of Blackpool Council’s Talbot Gateway Central Business District regeneration scheme, the car park had been a tired, outdated-looking building and concerns had been raised about security. But now, following a huge transformation, the building is now a stunning, modern and secure 650 space facility fit for the twenty first century Re-clad in high quality materials to create a glass and stainless steel façade, the interior has been finished to the highest modern standards. A new “pay on foot” payment system has been introduced which, rather than customers buying time for limited periods, will allow people maximum flexibility to shop, explore and have fun. And there will be places for visitors to explore within the building itself with a number of retail units on the ground floor. The largest unit will be occupied by Mr Basrai’s World Buffet and Bar with other tenants set to be named in the coming months. Cllr John Jones, Blackpool Council cabinet member for highways and transport, said: ‘The Talbot Road multi-storey car park has been transformed into a modern and secure facility. It will provide key spaces for visitors to the Talbot Gateway Central Business District and the surrounding area and is a major upgrade.’ Cllr Fred Jackson, Blackpool Council’s cabinet 26
member for urban regeneration, who is responsible for the Talbot Gateway CBD scheme, said: ‘This is the first step of the Talbot Gateway Central Business District development to be completed. While there are further challenges ahead with the opening of the office building and the Sainsbury’s store, which are both progressing well, I’m delighted that we’ve completed the first hurdle successfully.’ While some trimming and snagging work will still be being completed next week, the work will not prevent the car park from being fully operational for the half-term break. The car park, built in partnership with Tolent, will be open between 7am and midnight and costs £1.50 an hour with discounts on a sliding scale for long stay parking. The £220 million Talbot Gateway Central Business District scheme, being created in conjunction with the council’s development partner, Muse Developments, will create new retail, commercial and community space for Blackpool in addition to town centre parking and transport facilities. This also includes a new public square, offices, restaurants, retail units and a new supermarket. It is expected to be completed in full by summer 2014 and further tenants are expected to be confirmed soon by joint letting agents Montagu Evans LLP and Duxburys Commercial. To find out more about Blackpool’s new Talbot Gateway Central Business District, please visit www.talbotgateway.com
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Playground dream moves one step closer A £60,000 grant has been secured towards the cost of an animal-themed upgrade to Stanley Park’s young children’s playground.
The plans, revealed earlier this year, will see the Friends of Stanley Park and Blackpool Council team up to revitalise the area, aimed at 2-8 year olds. And now, thanks to SITA’s Enhancing Communities Funding Programme, the team are one step closer to making the dream a reality. Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council cabinet member for leisure and tourism, said: ‘This is fantastic news which brings us closer to making the work happen. This is a very exciting time for Stanley Park and I’m very hopeful that we will be able to secure more funding to enable us to make a start soon.’
And Marek Gordon CEO and Chairman of SITA Trust added: ‘We are delighted to have been able to support this project through the Landfill Communities Fund. This important source of funding has been available since 1997 and has provided such worthy projects with more than £1.2 billion.’ SITA Trust provides funding through the Landfill Communities Fund. Funding is available for projects that enhance communities and enrich nature. Containing modern versions of playground classics such as rocking horses, see saws, slides, swings and roundabouts, the designs will have a safari theme, including a lion’s head slide. Multiple pieces of equipment will be grouped together so that children can play together, encouraging team work and sharing. Colourful graphics will also be incorporated into the surfacing to include snakes and ladders, hopscotch and caterpillar. A public consultation earlier this year revealed widespread support for the plans. The group now need to raise around £70,000 to complete the project.
Elaine Smith, chairman of the Friends of Stanley Park, said: ‘The old playground is very much in need of some repair and we think this animal-themed design is a fabulous concept to improve it. It’s fantastic that we are one step closer to making it a reality.’
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Local Community • Boundary Library Opening Hours 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 • Layton Library Opening Hours 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 • Moor Park Library Opening Hours Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG - Tel: 478120 Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm Tuesday 9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm Sunday - closed • St Walburger’s Chuch Open every Saturday to visitors throughout the year, 10am - 2pm. Refreshments provided. Trips up the Spire for a fee of £2. Tel: 07709574422 for further information.
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• Fylde Over 50’s Club Meeting at the Claremont Hotel every 2nd Monday of the month at 7.30pm. We have speakers, socila activities, sunday lunch and coach trips to places of interest. Further info contact Anne 01253 821451 • Whiteholme OVER 60’s Club 2-4pm Mon-Fri, St. Teresa’s, St Georges Ave. Bingo and monthly trips. Call John 351168 • Chair exercises for the over 60’s 11-30-12-30 every Monday at Sevenoaks Community Center Anchorsholme. Tel Lynda 403273 for more details. • Power Pilates Fitness Yoga St Bernadettes All Hallows Rd, Bispham Total body conditioning fun and ultra addictive. Mondays 12.30 1.30 call Mandy 07828556443 • Popular Social Sequence Dancing Monday afternoon 2pm -4pm Holy family church, Links Road, Blackpool FY1 2RU Tel Doreen 01253 890775 • Blackpool Male Voice Choir Interested in singing in a well established and highly regarded male voice choir whose Patron is Alfie Boe? Come to Springfield Methodist Church, Bispham Road, FY2 9HQ.
We rehearse between 7 & 9pm on Monday evenings and are always on the lookout for new members. The choir has a number of concerts coming up. Please visit www.blackpoolmalevoicechoir.co.uk. Call John Wright (Concert Secretary) on 0751 022 9032 or by email at bmvc@btinternet.com • Zumba Fitness Monday 7.30pm Bispham United Reform Church on Cavendish Rd. £4 per session, bring water and wear comfy clothes. Just turn up or contact Barry 07922 688009 • Blackpool Carers Centre is an independent local charity, supporting unpaid carers of all ages. Evening Support Group – Held on the 1st Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Squirrel Pub, Bispham Road, Bispham Evening Support Group – Held on the 2nd Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Crown Pub, Devonshire Road, Blackpool Coffee Morning and Trip Out – Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10am-1pm. Meet at Blackpool Carers Centre, Norman House, Robson Way, Blackpool FY3 7PP, then out and about in our minibus to different venues eg. Garden Centres, for a cuppa and a chat. Further information from Teresa Dufty 01253 393748 or email: teresa@blackpoolcarers. org. Carers can drop in to the Centre at Norman House, Robson Way, Blackpool FY3 7PP between 10am-4pm Monday to Friday. www.blackpoolcarers.org • Zumba Gold Tuesday 11am Bispham United Reform Church on Cavendish Rd, this fitness class is designed at a slower pace. £4 per session, wear comfy clothing and bring water. Just turn up or Contact Barry 07922 688009 • Zumba Fitness Tuesday 6-7pm St Pauls Worship Centre on Egerton Rd (North Shore), come along and join in the fun. £4.00 per session, wear comfy clothes and bring water. Just turn up or contact Barry on 07922 688009 • 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) and 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. • Blackpool Dementia Support Services. We meet at Bispham Community Centre, Bispham Road, Bispham between 2pm4pm on the 1st Monday of every month. This is the opportunity for you to meet with other people who have Dementia, support
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each other and have some fun. We will have live music, games and bingo. There will also be an interesting talk by Mac Uk about Dementia and current research programmes. For details call 405959 and ask for Wendy or Lindsey • Sassy Sewers A ladies sewing group who meet to sew and chat every Tuesday from 1pm to 3.30pm at Claremont Community Centre (former Library) Claremont Road Blackpool £1.50 per week which pays for room hire and towards equipment. Come and make new friends. • Simply Meditate Classes Tuesdays; Lunchtime meditation 12:30 - 1:15pm, FREE CLASS Blackpool Central Library, Queen Street FY1 1PX Sundays - Prayers for World Peace 11am - 12noon, FREE CLASS Keajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 64 Holmfield Road FY2 9RT Tel: 352721 www.meditationinblackpool.org.uk Registered Charity no. 1080291 • Bispham Townswomen’s Guild We are a group of forward looking women who meet together on the second Tuesday of each month at 2pm in Cavendish Road U R Church Hall, Bispham.The annual programme includes speakers, demonstrations and social activities. Townswomen offer each other support and develop new skills and interests. Our choir meet on Tuesdays at 2pm. Arts & crafts group meet every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. Also regular Drama Group meetings. New members will be assured of a warm welcome. Tel Pauline 352365. • Rendevous - Club for over 55’s meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10.30am till 12 noon at All Saints Church Hall, 97a Park Road, Blackpool. Coffee , cakes and a varied programme of speakers and activities. All welcome. • TramShed Theatre Company Inclusive Performing Arts Workshops - Open to everyone. Every Tuesday during term time at Montgomery High School. Classes for children from aged 4 years through to adult. Only £30 per term (Approx 12 weeks). For more information or to download an application form, log on to www. tramshed.org.uk. You can also call 07852 498427 or email tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk and speak to our Arts team. • Whist Drive Whist Drive every Tuesday 1.30pm at St Bernadettes Church Hall. All Hallows Road, Bispham Village FY2 0AS. £1.50 Inc Tea & Biscuits. Tel Irene: 01253 353530 • German Language Circle We meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30.p.m. at Low Moor Day Centre, Edmonton Place, near Trinity Hospice, Bispham, Blackpool. No tuition. Just friendly chat in German. Details from Terry Burke 01253 867825
• Lung Cancer Support Group This meeting is for anyone affected by Lung Cancer. We meet of the 1st Weds of each month at 1pm, Whitegate Resource Centre, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool FY3 9JL. The group has nursing input. Contact Julie Meikle, Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. Tel: 303312 • The Veterans Indoor Bowls Newton Hall, Staining. Every Wedsnesday 10am-2pm. New Members will be given a warm welcome, come and join us, make new friends, enjoy the fun of healthy competition, and being part of a local club. Aged 55+ Want to join? call Bill Green on 07853 052082 or email bill_green@ live.co.uk. • Bispham with Norbreck, Flower Club St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bispham. Meet every third Weds in the month at 7-30pm. New Members most welcome. Contact Helen on: 354548. • Meditation Classes Every Wednesday evening 7pm till 8pm at Kilmory Community Center, Kilmory Place Bispham, relax unwind and de stress. Meditations include Angelic visualization, mindfulness, crystals and shamanic drumming. All welcome Tel: 508165 / 07834072273 • Staining Women’s Institute - Inspiring Women We meet every third Wednesday at Staining Church Hall next to the School. New members always welcome. • Diabetes UK Blackpool Support Group A relaxed evening for people with Diabetes. All welcome. We meet at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. FY3 9JL. 7pm to 9pm every 3rd Weds of the month. Contact Robert on 358067. • Bispham Workshop Group, Alcoholics Anonymous We meet on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30pm. at the Kincraig community Centre, Kincraig Place, (off Kincraig Road, nr: Blackpool & the Fylde College) Bispham, 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. To find out more, contact us by telephone: Ron H: 0742 99 66 404 Peter V: 07817 547 973, or by email: bisphamworkshop@gmail.com • Motor Neurone Disease Association Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Branch We aim to support anyone affected by MND. Our meetings are on the second Tuesday (11.00am) at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9JL. Do join us to hear our interesting Visiting Speakers and enjoy a cuppa, a biscuit and a chat. Contact 01253 696233. www.mndassociation.org
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• St Bernadette’s Players Amateur Dramatic Group We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, FY2 0AS. Contact Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 • Blackpool Trinity Hospice Friends Group Want to join a fun friendly fundraising group - come to our meetings at The Shippon Rooms All Hallows Church, Bispham. The first Thursday in the month at 7.30pm. Our members range from 13-70 plus! We are all young at heart and love to make a difference. • Zumba Fitness Thursday 6-7pm St Pauls Worship Centre on Egerton Rd (North Shore). £4.00 per session, wear comfy clothes and bring water. Just turn up or contact Barry on 07922 688009 • Alzheimers Society Dementia Cafés We meet at Independent Living Centre, 259 Whitegate Dr, Blackpool, FY3 9JL. 1pm 3pm on the last Thursday of the month. For further info contact the Blackpool , Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office on 696854 • Blackpool Jubilee Stroke Association Provides a service for Stroke suffers and their carers. We meet Friday eve 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at Holycross Church, Central Drive Blackpool. Transport available. info 872142 • Latin,Ballroom & Sequence Dance Classes Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Fri 1.30 - 3.30pm Forest Gate Baptist Church Hall, Forest Gate, Blackpool. Contact Susan for further details Tel: 07976 620 196 • Zumba Fitness Fridays 6.30pm Holy Family Church on Links Rd (North Shore), £4.00 per session, wear comfy clothes and bring water. Everyone is welcone, just turn up or contact Barry on 07922 688009 • Fylde Coast Crafters Needlework Club meets every Saturday at Spencer Court (off Talbot Road) Blackpool. Many needlecrafts covered including: beadwork jewellery-making,cross stitch, hand & machine embroidery, knitting, crochet and lacemaking etc. Phone Christine for details on 01253 342406. • The Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Services every Sunday 7.30 start, Guest Medium Every week, £2.50 entrance. Awareness classes every Friday 7.30pm start - £2.50. Open to all, irrelevant of experience. All held at Spencer Court Community Centre, Spencer Court, Blackpool FY1 3TW, enquiries phone Lisa 07951 591607 • Christ Church with All Saints Palatine Road. Services 10.45am and 6pm each Sunday. Further details from Rev Alan Byrom Tel: 390272
• Past Rotarians of the Fylde is a club for older Rotarians who still like to enjoy fellowship and limited service. Please contact John Harrop Secretary 732342 or Tony Scott President 349661 • Fylde Film Society We meet at the Blackpool Odeon every fortnight. For more details www. fyldefilmsociety.co.uk • Diabetes UK Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Coast Children’s 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. Visit www.fylde-coast-childrens. diabetesukgroup.org or email diabetesuk. fyldekidssupport@sky.com • 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. Ring 356289. • Support Groups for Carers Blackpool Carers Centre, an independent local charity, supporting unpaid carers of all ages, hold various support groups throughout Blackpool. Come along, have a chat, meet new friends, obtain information and have a well-earned break. Evening Support Group – Held on the 1st Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Squirrel Pub, Bispham Road, Bispham. Coffee Morning and Trip Out – Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10am-1pm. Meet at Blackpool Carers Centre, Norman House, Robson Way, Blackpool FY3 7PP, then out and about in our minibus to different venues eg. Garden Centres, for a cuppa and a chat. Further information from Teresa Dufty 01253 393748 or email: teresa@blackpoolcarers. org. Carers can drop in to the Centre at Norman House, Robson Way, Blackpool FY3 7PP between 10am-4pm Monday to Friday. www.blackpoolcarers.org • Blackpool & Fylde Recorded Music Society We hold weekly meetings each Thursday at 7.30pm from 5/9/13 until 22/5/14 at Victory Baptist Church, St Annes Road (adjacent to the fire station) Blackpool FY4 2AP, this is close to the junction with Waterloo Road. For more information please contact B.Robinson on 01253 890731. We are always happy to welcome guests. • Forest Gate Baptist Church (near Stanley Park) Services every Sunday at 10.45am and 6.30pm. For full details of other activities, www.fgbcblackpool.co.uk
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• Bispham Townswomen’s Guild We are a group of forward looking women who meet together on the second Tuesday of each month at 2pm in Cavendish Road U R Church Hall, Bispham.The annual programme includes speakers, demonstrations and social activities. Townswomen offer each other support and develop new skills and interests. Our choir meet on Tuesdays at 2pm. Arts & crafts group meet every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. Also regular Drama Group meetings. New members will be assured of a warm welcome. Tel Pauline 352365. • Bispham IL GI Taekwondo Self Defence Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00. Tel. 07812 898268. Visit www. ilgitaekwondo.org for more details • Modern Smooth Jive Dancing and Social Night with Jaguar Jive. 8.00pm (beginners) and 9.15pm (intermediate) then ALL freestyle until 10.45pm No partner necessary. Singles, couples and groups welcome. Every Wednesday at the Wainwright Club, 173 Hornby Rd, Blackpool, FY1 4RD. 07857433829. www.jaguarjive.com • Whist Drives Every Weds, Fri 7.15pm & Sun 7pm. £1 admission. Prizes for winners. Held at Community Centre, Molyneux Drive off Lennox Gate, South Shore. All are welcome to come along. • Blackpool Trekkers Rambling Club Walks are on the last Sunday of the month(except bank holidays), The coach 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 next walk destination is Ambleside on the 1st September. Contact Bernard on 764386 or Beryl on 403261 for more information. • Royal Signals Association Blackpool The Association is for any serving/ex serving members of The Royal Corps Of Signals. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month in the Cricket Club, Stanley Park at 1930hrs. Come along and join us, we have several events planned and you will be made very welcome. For further details contact the Chairman Ernie Howe on 07852698282 or The Secretary on 07946222517. • H&N Cancer Support Meeting 2nd Wednesday of the month. From 7pm to 9pm, Devere 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. More information contact: chris@ theswallows.org.uk or 07779 169 833 www.theswallows.org.uk • Suffer chronic pain? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402. We meet at every Tuesday at Marton United Reformed
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General Notices • 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. ‘www. girlguiding.org.uk/join us’ or phone 01253 352098 for more information. • The Kensington Foundation We are a charity in need of good quality items of furniture and toys for re-distribution to families in need. Please tel 761444. • Age UK Blackpool & District Shopping Service - We provide a Shopping Service to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to residents aged 18+. Support is provided for clients if needed. Please contact Age UK Blackpool & District on 622812. • FREE computer help at home to disabled people. Phone 0800 269 545. • Wyre Women’s Centre Based at 14 Edward Street, Blackpool FY1 1BA. We are open Tues & Wed 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, debt budgeting advice and family/ parenting support. We offer one to one support, training/learning & volunteering opportunities. Tel: 743770 www.blackpoolwomenscentre.co.uk • International Aid Trust Charity Shop opened at 22 Deansgate, Blackpool in October 2012. 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. Or just come and take a look.
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• Layton Ladies Bowling Club We are looking for new members. Bowlers and learners would be very welcome. We meet every Tuesday afternoon all year round at the ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue entrance) at 1p.m. Please call in or ring Barbara on 339351 or Dorothy on 626188. • F.A.B (Families and Babies) Charity 15 Red Bank Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 9HN. Contact telephone number: 01253 932657
Events this month • Blackpool Geographical Association 2nd December at 19.00 hours at Blackpool 6th Form College, Blackpool Old Road:- ‘My tour of Sri Lanka’, a lecture by Ann McCarthy, Vice President of Blackpool Geographical Association. Please contact 01253 854 853 for further information. • Unison Retired Members Blackpool Local Government Branch next meeting is at Blackpool Town Hall Committee Room A on Tuesday 3rd December. The meeting will start at 11am. All retired Unison members welcome. Tea and coffee available. More details please contact Nita : nita.sproston@ blackpool-unison.co.uk or by telephoning 07472881402. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TELEPHONE NUMBER • Friends of Stanley Park Christmas Fair Sunday 1st December 10:00 to 2:00 at Visitors Centre by Art Deco Dafé. Come & see Father Christmas, kiddies bran tub, books, bric-abrac, Christmas goods bulbs & plants on sale, tombola & grand raffle, cake stall. Its our only fund raising event. All money raised goes towards improvements in the park & funds “Music in the Bandstand”. If you have any items to donate for the fair please bring to the visitors centre opened weekends 11:00 to 3:00. Our monthly meetings are held 3rd sat in the month 2:00 to 4:00. • Swing Into Christmas December 13th, 7.30pm,Tickets £6, Blackpool 6th Form COLLEGE Theatre, Blackpool Old Rd, FY3 7LR with Blackpool’s best and most popular BIG BAND ‘THE BLUEBIRD BIG BAND’ featuring Terry Reaney. Hear wonderful favourites like ‘Jingle Bells’ ‘Troika’ ‘Deck the Halls’,and many more SWUNG like never before! Along with fabulous tributes to BASIE, ELLINGTON, MILLER, KENTON. Tickets on door or in advance from 01253778219 • Blackpool Civic Trust Members Monthly Meeting The December meeting is on Monday 16th December at 7pm in the Council Chambers at Blackpool Town Hall. The Salvation Army Brass Band with Carol Singing & Hot Pot Supper. During the December we will have our usual meeting followed by the Hot Pot Supper, Cheesecake and Festive Drink, then we will be entertained by the Salvation Army Brass Band. Tickets for the Hot Pot Supper, Cheesecake and Drink are £6, if you
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would like a ticket please contact 01253 500881 or 01253 315162 (Tickets cannot be purchased on the night) All are welcome. Website: www.blackpoolcivictrust.org.uk. Email: publicity@blackpoolcivctrust.org.uk secretaryblackpoolcivictrust@hotmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ BlackpoolCivicTrust Twitter: @BlackpoolCivicT • Blood Donations ‘PLEASE CALL 0300 123 23 23 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE UP TO MIDNIGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE A SESSION’ Friday 6th December, Blackpool, Community Centre, Bispham Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0HH. 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Wednesday 11th December, Blackpool, St Pauls Church, Main Hall, Honister Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9PF. 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00 – 7.30pm Monday 30th December, Blackpool, St Pauls Church, Main Hall, Honister Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9PF, 10.00 – 12.30pm & 2.00pm – 4.00pm • North Fylde Music Circle Concert 6th December starting 7.30pm, North Fylde Music Circle concert, pianist Andrew Wilde playing Haydn, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin at the Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre. Nonmembers welcome. More details and enquiries 01253 349650 or www.northfyldemusiccircle. org.uk • International Travel And Holidays Association Wednesday 11th December. A Members’ Evening in which three of our members provide a true variety of topics with: ‘Luxor through the Lens’ by Andy Anderson, ‘Sicily Ancient & Modern’ by John Bleazard, ‘Romania – A Quick Snapshot’ by Clive Jones. Our meetings consist of illustrated talks covering all parts of the world, and speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and travellers from across the country. New members and visitors are most welcome. The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR. 7.30 pm. Cost: Membership is £15 for the season. Visitors may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. This fee will be refunded if you join as a full member. For further information, including further details about the “Programme for the Year 2013-14” visit our website www. fyldetravellers.org.uk. Or telephone Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799 • Blackpool & Fylde RSPB our last event for Blackpool & Fylde Local Group of the RSPB for 2013 on Friday 13th December is a film by Gordon Yates entitled ‘A World of Birds’. This will be his last visit to the group as he is now retiring. The event takes place at the usual venue, Cleveleys Community Centre, Beach Road, Cleveleys commencing at 7.30 p.m. and
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• All Hallows Church, Bispham ‘Messy Church’ (no charge) on Saturday 7th December, 3-5pm in ‘The Barn. Activities include Crafts, Cooking, Games, Food, Fellowship, Worship & Fun for all the family. Just turn up. Who Let the Dads Out Christmas Special. Breakfast with Santa, Saturday 14th December 10.00am, in the Barn. This is a toddler session for Dads, Granddad’s, Male Carers and their preschool children. Give mum some time off. Tea, coffee and great food. Toys for the children to play with. Come along and meet with other dads. For more info phone 826153. All Stars a new activity for all 7-11year olds, 4.30-5.30pm each Thursday (term time only), in the Stable. An hour of lively, fun, fast-paced Bible theme activities. Includes: Snack; Praise;
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