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December Magazine Deadline 12th November 2013

Contents 2 Guys & Dolls Unisex Hair Salon 5 £50 Cut & Colour Hair Voucher 7 Holiday Money for Less 8 FREE hearing and sight test 11 Harper & Pye Carpets & Curtains 16 Recipe: Broccoli & Iberian Ham Soup 18 Recipe: Sweet Potato & Ginger Jam 20 Interiors: Get Some Hall Appeal 23 The Swallows Masquerade Ball 23 Ladies Night at Blackpool FC 24 Bispham Junior Football News 25 Epic Opera IN Blackpool 26 Cleaning Up our Beaches 28 Where am I? WIN £50 32 Coffee Break 33 LINK-MAG Cash ad’s 34 Blackpool Food Partnership 36 Community Comes Together 37 Useful Numbers 38 What’s On in Blackpool North 43 Business Index 45/47 Classifieds

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Blackpool News

Blackpool Food Partnership Launched It is hoped no one will go hungry in Blackpool again following the launch of a new network that will co-ordinate food banks across the resort. The partnership aims to strengthen the work that already exists between churches, other faith and voluntary groups and Blackpool Council to get food parcels to those in need. While the partnership is inspired by Christian faith groups, it is committed to serving the whole of the community and offers support to people of all faiths as well as those without.

Greg Smith from Together Lancashire, Cllr Simon Blackburn and the Rt Rev Geoff Pearson, Bishop of Blackburn

In practice, the agreement will see churches and voluntary and religious groups make referrals to the Blackpool Council Discretionary Support Scheme. People will then be assessed and, if eligible, be given food parcels. Co-ordinating the groups centrally will also help to ensure that people in crisis will receive the help and support they need, being signposted to helpful services and getting advice to prevent similar emergencies from occurring in the future.

People gather for the launch of Blackpool Food Partnership

The benefits of the partnership:

• We can monitor the current need for food parcels At the launch of the event, Cllr Simon Blackburn, • We can plan ahead to develop services to help Leader of Blackpool Council, spoke out to people in need express his support for the initiative. He said: ‘I’ve • We can support people to identity and tackle not met anyone who enjoys living on benefits the root causes of food povert or receiving handouts or accessing charity. I • We can steer people to use appropriate have, though, met a great deal of people that are services in order to maximise resources striving towards a day when they will not have to do that. This isn’t about food exclusively; it’s How can you help? about love and hospitality.’ • Have a tin or collection point at a fundraising event The Right Reverend Geoff Pearson, the Bishop • Volunteer at one of the 15 distribution points of Blackburn, who also spoke out to show his across Blackpool or as a driver support, added: “It’s great to see such a good • Promoting the project within your group or turnout which shows the commitment of the church community to the food partnership. ‘We, as • Give a donation at www.methodistaction.co.uk/ religious organisations, hear many stories of donate and state it is for the Blackpool Food deprivation and poverty and we know that 8/10 Partnership of the most deprived areas in the UK are in the North West. We also know that, at times, poverty We accept: can really crush the spirit. If we, through the food • Canned food partnership, can prevent that we will be doing • Dried food something truly remarkable.’ • Long life drink cartons Other organisations involved in the partnership include: Together Lancashire, Methodist Action North West, Caritas Care, Esmee Fairbaim and Blackpool Foodbank. Blackpool is the sixth most impoverished local authority in the country and it is believed more than 9,000 children in the town live below the poverty line. As a result Blackpool Council provides free breakfast for all primary school pupils.

You can donate at locations throughout the town. To contact Blackpool Food Partnership, call Nikki Hart on 07400 960507 or email nikki.hart@methodistaction.co.uk To make an application to Blackpool Council’s Discretionary Support Fund, visit www.blackpool.gov.uk, visit a Blackpool library and ask a trained member of staff to help you make an application or call the free phone number 0800 694 0100

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RECIPE

As the bleak winter weather looms, seek solace in this warming seasonal soup – quick, delicious and packed with healthy ingredients!

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Ingredients 1 onion, chopped finely 1tbsp olive oil 1kg broccoli, roughly chopped 1 clove of garlic, chopped finely 500ml vegetable or chicken stock 200ml half fat sour cream 150g Iberico ham Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation 1.Sauté the onion in a large saucepan over a medium heat with a tablespoon of olive oil for about 6-8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Put 3 or 4 broccoli florets to one side for decoration; add the rest to the saucepan and cook for a further 2 minutes. Pour the chicken stock into the pan and simmer until the broccoli is tender. 2.Take the pan off the heat and put everything into a blender along with the sour cream, and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. 3.Cook the ham over a moderate heat until crisp and then use to garnish the cream. You can also use some uncooked ham to combine different textures.

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RECIPE

With jam season now well under way, here’s a delicious and unusual alternative to the traditional fruit recipe sweet potato and Ginger jam. A perfect accompaniment for both sweet and savoury dishes, sweet potato jam tastes delicious spread over a slice of wholemeal bread or when served with an after dinner cheese board. What’s more sweet potatoes are packed full of vitamin A and a good source of potassium, fibre and vitamin C, and unlike ordinary potatoes counts toward one of the five-a-day.

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Ingredients 250g Sweet potatoes 250g Sugar 50g Grated fresh ginger

Preparation 1. Peel the sweet potatoes, place in a pan with some water and boil until soft. 2. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash. 3. Weigh the sweet potatoes and place in a heavy based pan with an equal quantity of sugar. 4. Place on medium heat and bring to the boil stirring occasionally, add the ginger to taste, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for at least ten minutes. Carry on cooking until the desired consistency has been reached. 5. Sterilise some jam jars by boiling them in water. 6. Pour the hot jam into the hot jam jars. 7. Leave to cool.

  You can also flavour the jam with lemon or orange zest or try adding a little vanilla.  Unlike most jams, sweet potato jam does not have a specific setting point, so you can make it as thick as you like. The more you cook the jam the denser it will become.  It is worthwhile remembering that the jam will keep for a number of months so you can make it in reasonably large batches.

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Community Comes Together To Extend School A new extension at Kingcraig School and Community Centre has been officially opened by Blackpool Council Chief Executive, Neil Jack and Cllr Kath Rowson

extend the centre for the benefit of the whole community. Our contractors regularly put a lot back into the community and I thank them for their contribution to this project.’

The single storey development is part of a community project which responded to calls from parents at the school, which is based on Kingcraig Road, Bispham, for more space. The determined mums and dads put their case to Blackpool Council Chief Executive Neil Jack and, following talks with his counterpart at Blackpool Coastal Housing, Peter Jefferson, a plan was formed to construct the extension.

The project delighted youngsters at the school. Head boy, Nishan Khajuria, said: ‘Everybody has really enjoyed themselves at the opening. It’s going to make it much better and we’re really happy about it.’ Head girl, Kaitlin O’Herlihy, added: ‘I went to the Children’s Centre and it was really interesting. There were lots of books to read and things to do. It’s a perfect way to start learning.’

With many Blackpool Coastal Housing tenants living nearby and many attending the school, the company were keen to assist and spoke to their contractors. The contractors, led by Forrest, joined forces and donated materials, labour, time and expertise, to make the extension happen at minimal cost to the school. And to conclude the project, Mr Jack and Cllr Rowson finally cut the ribbon to officially open it at the school. Mr Jack said: ‘I was delighted to officially open the Kingcraig School and Community Centre extension. I know the centre is hugely popular with the local community, particularly with families, so I am pleased we’ve been able to complete the extension to help continue that good work.’ Mr Jefferson added: ‘This is a prime example of how teamwork can make a real difference. By working together we’ve been able to help to

The organisations involved in assisting with the project were: Forrest, Read & Errington, Technical & Electrical Services, Builders Supplies (west coast), Hermolle Associates Ltd, D Mercers & Sons Ltd, BAAS , Howdens Joinery Co. Ltd, Smiths Equipment Hire Ltd. Activities which take place at the centre include; Bump to Beyond, baby clinics, activity groups and workshops and adult learning sessions.

Neil Jack, Chief Executive of Blackpool Council, with parents from Kingcraig School and Community Centre

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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 Geoff - 356906

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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

• 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

• 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.

• Fylde Film Society We meet at the Blackpool Odeon every fortnight. For more details www. fyldefilmsociety.co.uk

• 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

• 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 Evening Support Group Held on the 2nd Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Crown Pub (The Old No3), 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 • 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.

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• 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 • 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

• Psychic/mediumship night at the Lighthouse, Sunday nights 7.30 start, Different medium weekly. £2.50 entrance, £1 raffle, teas coffees and biscuits inc everybody welcome. Tarot and awareness classes available. Tel Lisa 07951 591607 for more info

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• 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. Next meeting Wednesday, 13th November. 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

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• 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 Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue (just off Preston Old Road), Blackpool, FY3 9UZ between 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. We always have a laugh too. You can also find us on Facebook. We’re more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. We charge £3 p/w.

• 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. To register your interest and find out where we meet go to ‘www.girlguiding.org.uk/join us’ or phone 01253 352098 for more information. Help and new leaders are always needed. If you are interested then again go to the ‘girlguiding/join us’ web site or phone. • 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 Tuesdays and Wednesdays 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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• Norbreck Ladies Tennis Club FREE LADIES COACHING Mondays @ 6.30 for as many as turnup. This is a great opportunity for all Ladies that wish to play Tennis or revisit the sport. The coach is Paul bentley. Contact sylvia johnson 594488 E Mail sylviaj@ gmx.com • 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 Cricket Club Firework Display Blackpool Cricket Club hosts its annual firework extravaganza once again on November 5th. The huge bonfire will also be there being lit at around 7pm .There will be a small funfair, stalls, face painters and other activities. Food outlets and temporary bars will also be there to make your evening tip top. Tickets £3 per head or £10 per family (max 5) Bonfire to be lit at 7pm, Fireworks to start at 7:45pm • Friends of Stanley park meeting Saturday 19th November 2:00 to 4:00 at visitors centre, by art deco café. Business meeting followed by a presentation “ Bees & Natural Bee Beeping” B Stewart Bell. Refreshments. All welcome. • Trinity Hospice Christmas Fair The Blackpool Friends of Trinity Hospice and Brian House would like to invite you and your family to a fun day out at our Festive Christmas Fair, Saturday 30th November. 11am till 3pm at Bispham Conservative Club Red Bank Road Bispham, there will be various stalls with plenty of gift ideas, and Very Special Guest Father Christmas! • Church Christmas Fair St George`s United Reformed Church.Plymouth Rd, Layton, Blackpool. Will be having a Christmas Fair on Saturday 23rd November from 10am to 12pm .Various Stalls and Refreshments. • North Fylde Music Concert with Lara Melda 22nd November starting 7.30pm North Fylde Music concert in the Theatre of the Blackpool Sixth Form College pianist Lara Melda - 2010 BBC Young Musician of the Year - playing Chopin, Debussy, Liszt & Poulenc. All welcome. Enquiries website www.northfyldemusiccircle. org.uk or phone 01253 349650 • Unison Retired Members Blackpool Local Government Branch next meeting will be at Blackpool Town Hall on WEDNESDAY 6th November. We have guest speaker David Rigby from North West Ambulance

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