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August Live Weekender The Blue Room in Blackpool has a jam packed treat for live music lovers this bank holiday weekend The Blue Room on Church Street in Blackpol will be hosting an epic weekend of live music this August bank holiday weekend. Over twenty bands on two stages in one venue. The venue which recently opened under new management has heeded to demand and reinstated the indoor festival theme that was always a massive success to the venues previous organisers. The weekender takes place on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August. The first confirmed band are Blackpool based ‘post-rock’ band ‘Goonies Never Say Die’ who will be returning to the live scene after nearly two years on hiatus. They are performing as a warm up to their appearance at ArcTanGent Festival at Fernhill Farm in Bristol on Saturday 30th August, where they will play alongside artists such as And So I Watch You From Afar, Russian Circles, Jamie Lenman, Mono, Baby Godzilla and more. Goonies Never Say Die have released two albums through legendary American based
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Indie label Deep Elm Records, the label recently released their entire back catalogue as ‘pay what you like downloads’, meaning you can get GNSD’s albums at a price you can afford. Just head to www.deepelm.com The only other confirmation for the August Live Weekender at the time of going to press are the magnificent ‘Kraul’ who will also be returning to the live scene for this event. Further details on the line-up will be posted on the venues Facebook page at www. facebook.com/theblueroombpl. For further information on GNSD head to www.facebook.com/ gooniesneversaydiemusic
Baines Endowed Primary School wins Blackpool Choir of the Year Baines Endowed Primary School have scooped first prize in Blackpool Council’s annual Choir of the Year competition.
The event, at the Tower Ballroom, saw more than 600 choristers from 13 Blackpool schools participate in a varied programme of musical from all genres. Adjudicator Janice Pounds, the Head of Warrington Music Service complimented the wealth of vocal talent in Blackpool following the hotly contested competition. Her praise was echoed by Mayor of Blackpool, Cllr Val Haynes, who was on hand to present the prizes. Cllr Haynes said: ‘The Blackpool Choir of the Year competition is a fantastic event. It was a pleasure to listen to such a wide range of talent and be able to pass on my congratulations to all the young performers. This is the type of event that showcases all that is good about our Blackpool school children. They all did extremely well.’ And delighted Baines Endowed headteacher, Jo Snape, said: ‘We are absolutely delighted to have won choir of the year. The children have all 14
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worked so hard preparing and were amazing on the night, I was so proud of them all as they sang. There were so many talented choirs we were just thrilled to be part of an evening of musical treats.’ The overall winners were Baines Endowed Church of England Primary School conducted by Huw Rose and Samantha Brewster. Second place was awarded to St Nicholas Church of England Primary School conducted by Stephanie Darkins and third to Norbreck Primary Academy conducted by Karen McCarter. Blackpool Music Education Hub and Music Service which promoted the event were delighted with the response from schools choirs from across the borough. It meant the successful competition ran with a maximum number of choirs who performed to an appreciative, capacity audience.
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Under 18s Squad We are recruiting players for a new Under 18’s Squad. Home fixtures will be played at St Marys. Kick off times will be Sundays 11.00am. The season will consist of around 22 league and cup fixtures. This year’s AS students are eligible to play, players must be 16 or 17 at midnight on 31st August 2014: phone or text Brent Crossley (Manager) on 07949 160770 or email under18@cliftonrangersjfc.net
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Orange and Honey Glazed Sweet Potato and Chicken Skewers with Sweet Potato Salad These orange and honey glazed sweet potato and chicken skewers are easy to rustle up and brighten any BBQ. Also delicious when cooked on a griddle pan, they’ll save the day when rain clouds start to gather. Serves 6 Ingredients: 4 large chicken breasts cut into 2.5cm cubes 2 large sweet potatoes cut into 2.5cm cubes Fresh bay leaves 2tbsp honey or sugar 6 skewers For the marinade: Juice of two oranges 1-2 chillies or more depending on how spicy you like your food 5 sprigs of thyme 2 spring onions Fresh ginger to taste 3tbsp honey Cracked black pepper Method: Cut the chillies, spring onions and ginger into thin strips and place into a large bowl. Add the honey, orange juice and black pepper and mix well. Add the chicken and gently mix together, marinating the chicken well. Cover and place in the fridge for at least one hour. Cook the cubed sweet potatoes in boiling water for 4 minutes, drain and set aside. Cook the chicken on a griddle pan or on a BBQ until juices run clear, turning frequently. Drain and reserve the marinade when cooked. Build the skewers, alternating between chicken, sweet potato and bay leaves. Pour the reserve marinade in a pan with honey or sugar, bring to the boil and turn the heat down to reduce the marinade to thick syrup. Coat the chicken with the marinade and serve with a sweet potato salad on the side.
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Tips... For the salad... Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato 1 raw beetroot 1 fennel bulb 1 orange Small bunch flat parsley Small bunch mint 5-8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves chopped Sea salt (Optional) Cracked black pepper Method: Peel and slice the beetroot and then place in a bowl of cold water. Peel the sweet potato into strips, and place in a large bowl with sliced fennel and orange segments. Drain and dry the beetroot and combine together. Add the mint and parsley together with the seasoning and serve.
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Sir Peter Blake statues return to Promenade
Blackpool Council’s Great Promenade Show on South Promenade can now boast the return of two sculptures designed by legendary artist Sir Peter Blake.
The Council has been working with sculpture specialists AB Fine Art Foundry to re-install the ‘Life as a Circus’ piece of artwork on the Promenade across from the Pleasure Beach. The artwork consists of two sculptures, ‘Four Man Up’ and ‘Equestrian Act’. The two statues depict balancing acts as seen in a circus, of strongmen, horses and a mermaid, each reaching around 10ft in height. Blackpool Council has been working to recreate the statues after they were damaged in 2011, and remould them in a material that holds no value to metal thieves. Cllr Christine Wright, cabinet member for culture and heritage at Blackpool Council said: ‘We are delighted to bring Sir Peter’s works back to the Promenade where they can be appreciated as part of a wonderful stroll along the Great Promenade Show. Blackpool is very proud of its high quality public art works that everyone can enjoy, many being made by internationally recognised artists. The Great Promenade Art Show along with works such as our award winning ‘Comedy Carpet’ by Gordon Young, are part of the many unique cultural experiences Blackpool has to offer.’ Following the replacement of the statues, the Great Promenade Show now consists of 10 pieces of artwork along Blackpool Promenade, 20
including works such as the Mirrorball and Glam Rocks and now joined on the Tower Headland by the award winning Comedy Carpet outside the Blackpool Tower. The show is generally thought of as an outdoor art gallery reflecting Blackpool’s history and character, with the works commissioned from both established and emerging artists. The original bronze statues have also been restored and will return to a secure space within the town in the near future.
Sir Peter Blake
Sir Peter Blake is widely regarded as the father of pop art. He studied at Gravesend School of Art before being accepted into the prestigious Royal Academy of Art in London. His work extends across a diverse range of media including watercolour, drawings, prints, collage, painting, and sculpture. Sir Peter has designed many album covers including The Beatle’s ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ and Paul Weller’s ‘Stanley Road’ album. Sir Peter received his knighthood in 2002. Sir Peter Blake Picture by: Steve Vas / Featureflash
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Ian with his prize for most stupidly named dog (not an actual category)
Blackpool RSPCA Annual Dog Show
The show returns to Stanley Park on 24th August The Blackpool RSPCA Dog Show returns to Stanley Park again this August after last years great success. The event runs from 10am to 4pm 22 dog classes are eligible to enter and win rosettes and prizes. There is also a ‘Catless Cat Show’ (see box out) where people send in pictures of their cats and the team judge them 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with rosettes to be won. There are lots of stalls for all the family from Stalls with cakes, Tombolas, New Goods, Pet Shop Goods, Hydrotherapy, Dog Grooming, Name The Teddy, Micro Chipping, New goods and many more, including a fun agility course usually run by RAF dogs. Lots of charities and organisations take part on the day including a local dog groomer, a DJ and face painting for the children. It was a huge success last year raising the animal centre over £2000!! So hopefully the weather will hold out again this year to make it as much of a success again
Best Six Legs, Veteran Dog Of The Year (7 Years +), Best Rescue Dog, Best Of Large Breeds, Best Of Small Breeds, Best Dog & Owner Fancy Dress, Longview Dog of the Year, Best Crossbreed Puppy, Best Sausage Catcher, Dog Judges Would Most Like To Take Home, Most Handsome Dog, Waggiest Tail, Best Puppy, Prettiest Bitch and Agility. Registration is from 10am with judging from 11am. £2 per class. For further information or forms visit www.rspcablackpool.org.uk or RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs Branch, Longview Animal Centre, Division Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5EB. Anyone wishing to set up a stall on the day please ring 01253 763991 or email enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk
Categories this year include: Best In Show, Best Child Handler 6-10 Years Old, Saddest Eyes, Best Condition, Best Cross Breed, Best Rescue Bitch,
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MERESIDE LIBRARY OPENING TIMES 4b Crummock Place FY4 4TP Tel: 478155 Monday 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-5.00pm Tuesday - closed Wednesday 9.30am-12.30 1.30pm -5.00pm Thursday - closed Friday 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-5.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm Sunday - closed
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
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PALATINE LIBRARY OPENING TIMES St Annes Road FY4 2AP Tel: 478050 Monday 9.30am - 7.00pm Tuesday 9.30am - 5.00pm Wednesday 9.30am - 7.00pm Thursday 9.30am - 5.00pm Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm Sunday - closed
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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. If you are a company we are very happy to display details of your company. The £50 will go towards the costs of keeping the animals that use that pen. You may also want to visit your pen, over the 6 months, and see which animals you are helping. Contact the centre on enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk if you would like to take part. Longview Animal centre, Division Lane, FY4 5EB. T: 01253 763991
ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERSAMATUER DRAMATIC GROUP We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road. Contact Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP This meeting is for anyone affected by Lung Cancer. We meet of the 1st Wednesday 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. 01253 303312 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. ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEMNETIA CAFES We meet at Independent Living Centre, 259 Whitegate Dr, Blackpool FY3 9JL. 10am-12 on the last Thursday of the month. 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 where needed info 01253 872142 FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate, FY3 9AW Sunday service at 10.45am. Monday Toddler Group 9.30am (term time). Tuesday Youth Group 7.30pm (alternate weeks) www.fgbcblackpool.co.uk FYLDE FILM SOCIETY We meet at Blackpool Odeon every fortnight. Visit: www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk
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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. Up-to-date activities and Group information is available on www.fylde-coast-childrens. diabetesukgroup.org or diabetesuk.fyldekidssupport@ sky.com. Blackpool Area Group, Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB The club is open to everyone at any level of speaking whether you are terrified or love speaking in public come and join us. We meet every second Wednesday at the Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace in Lytham. For more info contact Lynne Martin on 07751 936 555. DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESS BOOT CAMPS Full body core fitness and CV workout Wed White Church 6.00-7.00 pm Sat Mornings on St Annes Green opposite The Chadwick Hotel 8.00-.9.00 am and 9.00 – 10.00 am £5. Beginners Welcome. ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE CLUB Shotokan Karate 7yrs and above (teenagers and adults welcome) Weds St. Albans Church Hall 7 til 8 beginners and lower grades, 8 - 9 advanced. Also sats at St. Thomas Scout Hut 2.30-3.30, 3.30-4.45 Adv. £4 pay as you go 07989 908135 www.kugb.org
JUST GOOD FRIENDS We meet at the YMCA on St Albans Rd, St Annes Saturday afternoons 2pm-4pm. Its just £1 for a brew or a coffee and biscuits! There’s a monthly raffle where we each bring something in, raffle it and help raise money.The group is a group set up for each other. It’s here for everybody. Whether you just want to socialise, help, listen, chat, simply feel lonely or just have a laugh.Contact Bev Sykes on 07557734233 after 6pm please. WARTON JUNIOR BADMINGTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18. Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 THE LYTHAM BELLES WI GROUP We meet on the first Sunday of every month at victory hall next door to St Cuthberts Church Lytham at 7:30 - 9:30. Everyone is welcome for details lythambelles@virginmedia.com or checkout our Facebook page lythambelles 90 MINUTE CHALLENGE Sundays at 10am with Jackie/Emma and Monday night at 5.30 with Jackie Daly St Annes 716010 CRAFT & GIFT FAIR AT SOLARIS 1st Sunday of each month throughout the year starting 2nd February. Indoor venue. Solaris Centre, New South Prom, Blackpool. (opposite the Mirror Disco Ball) Free entrance 10.30 am to 3.00 pm. Stalls £10. Contact Lynn 01772 671156
KNIT & NATTER GROUP 10.30am every Thursday. Bring your own project, anything you are working on – not just knitting! Also, Learn to Knit classes available. £30 07939 240068 Angela Buckley
FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS & FELL WALKERS Weekly walks. Alternative Saturdays half day and Sundays full day. Pick-ups at different points in the Fylde. For Saturdays ring Ron Wright on 01253 401135. For Sundays ring Lesley Taylor on 07546 529704
BY JINGO LINGO Fun French for pre-schoolers, including songs, nursery rhymes and activities. Every Thursday at the Parish Rooms, St Annes. Cubs (9 months - 2 yrs) 9.30-10am. Bears (2 yrs- 4 yrs) 10.15am - 10.45am. Come and join the fun with Billy! For further info and availability. Contact Lisa on 07966366826 lisa@ byjingolingo.com
BLACKPOOL IL GI TAEKWONDO SELF DEFENSE CLASSES Every Monday and Friday 6:30 to 7:30 at Blackpool Sports Centre Stanley Park. Thursday 7:00 to 8:00 at Palatine Leisure centre, St Annes road Blackpool Tuesday 6:00 to 7:30 at Palatine Community Sports College 07773 882165 or 01253 298168 www.ilgitaekwondo.org for more details
THE HOOK UP Crochet group for all abilities. 11am – 1pm Thursdays at Washington’s Tearooms, Park Rd. St. Anne’s. £3 subs. Come and join in with the crochet-alongs, learn new techniques and share experiences. Cake, coffee and a good craic all available. Call Amy 07956 605 612.
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.
SANDHILLS SINGALONG GROUP Friendly social group for older people, meets every Thursday from 12.30pm at Sandhills Pub, 18-20 St Annes Road West, Lytham St Annes. Join us for musical entertainment from Miss Patricia, singing all the old songs you love. Age UK Lancashire on 0300 303 1234 fyldeoffice@ageuklancs.org.uk. RIBBLE CRUISING CLUB Club meetings Friday evenings 9pm Wednesday evenings. More details at ribblecruisingclub.org.uk
BLACKPOOL & FYLDE MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE We hold our mettings once a month at the Blackpool Centre Independent Living on Whitegate Drive, 11am-1pm. (BCIL) All welcome, we have a different speaker each month. CALLING ALL STITCHERS Come and join us at Holy Trinity Church every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to work on your projects and have a chat. We meet in the Pod at the back of church from 10 – 12 am.
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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. Info: Bernard on 764386
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
YUGIOH, POKEMON & VANGUARD WEEKLY CLUB BLACKPOOL (SAT & TUE) Join us Tuesdays 6pm-8pm and Saturdays 5.30pm8.30pm for all-ages card gaming at Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Blackpool. Tel 01253 987140
MERE-LY PERFECT SOCIAL SINGING GROUP Everyone welcome. Mereside Link Up, Grizedale Road, off Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 4TL. Tuesdays 7.30 until 9.30. Come and join us.
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 DYSLEXIC ACTION GROUP FOR ADULTS Meet up the last Saturday of every month between 12 noon and 1.00 pm – Next meet up Saturday 26th April 2014 at Palatine Library, 207 St Annes Road, Blackpool FY4 2AP. For further information contact Alisa on 07955714234 or email alisaanderson@hotmail. co.uk. Web: http://alisaanderson8.wix.com/dyslexiaaction-groupBLACKPOOL 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. MACMILLAN SUPPORT Macmillan help people affected by cancer every day we bake cakes, we run marathons, we listen, we advise, & we nurse. But most importantly, we make a difference. If you would like a speaker for your school, social group, friends or indeed any situation, or if you would like to get involved - give us a call or email us, we would love to hear from you. Angie Hesketh MBE 878272 / 07792 737957 angiehesketh@tiscali.co.uk Natalie Lidstone: 07725 023027 FREEBOOTERS RAMBLING CLUB Local pick up points by coach on the second Sunday of each month from South Shore Blackpool to Preston via Lytham St.Annes. Three fully led graded walks mainly to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Fare £10. New members welcome. May 11th Grasmere, June 8th Ambleside, July 13th Keswick Ring Pauline on 01253 733833 for information. 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 WORKING FROM HOME? Would you like to meet others in the situation? We meet every 1st & 3rd Thurs at The Hole In One, Forest Drive, Lytham f.gray@btconnect.com 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 26
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Send listings to info@link-mag.co.uk KEY SERVICES Bispham Police Station, Red Bank Road, Bispham, Blackpool 0845 125 35 45 NON EMERGENCY ONLY Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Safety Check 0800 169 1125 Gas Leaks (24 hour) 0800 111 999 Emergency Electricity 0800 195 4141 Water Burst/No Water 0845 746 2200 United Utilities 0800 195 4141 Emergency Heating Repairs (24hour) 0845 074 4002 HEALTH Blackpool Victoria Hospital 01253 300 000 Fleetwood Hospital 01253 306 000 Rossall Hospital 01253 300 000 Duty Chemist Sundays Morrisons NHS Direct (24hr Service) 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Dental Enquiries - Fylde & Wyre 01253 306378 (24hr 7 days) Walk-in Centre Blackpool 01253 953953 Napier Homecare Services 01253 403047 North Shore Surgery 01253 957666 Blackpool Advocacy (health and social care) 01253 405959 Blackpool Dementia Support 01253 405959 Blackpool Independent Health Complaints Support 01253 40595 HELPLINES Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 769 7555 Alzheimer’s Society National Helpline 0300 222 1122 Beyond Domestic Abuse 01253 405959 Blackpool Carers’ Centre 01253 393748 www.blackpoolcarers.org Blackpool Family Information Service 0800 092 2332 Blackpool Fylde Wyre Samaritans 01253 622218 Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986
Child Line 0800 1111 Chris Molyneux Counselling 07745 675946 Connect Young People Centre 01253 751047 Cruse Bereavement Help Line 01772 686668 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Nervosa 07985 673187 Fylde Coast Counselling 01253 714606 Help Direct 0303 3331021 Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) National Debt Line - 0808 808 4000 National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0808 800 5000 Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Private Counselling 01253 760600 Smoking Cessation 01253 651570 Young Peoples Outreach Nurse (under 19) Fylde Tel: 07917 587133 Wyre Tel: 07795 605336 Fylde Coast Womens Aid 01253 596699
101 NON-Emergency Number to Lancashire Constabulary CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 111 NON-Emergency NHS Medical Advice Number
Charity Chic, 165a Church Street, Blackpool 01253 393748 Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 (FREE from Landline) Help the Aged 0808 800 6565 Kensington Foundation recycling furniture and toys service 761444 Motor Neurone Disease Association 01253 696233 www.mndassociation.org TRANSPORT Blackpool Airport 01253 343434 Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Blackpool Transport Buses & Trams 01253 473000 Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Knott End Ferry 01253 891000 Tourist Information 01253 773953 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Stagecoach 01772 886633
OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 LOCAL SERVICES www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Blackpool Council 01253 477477 Citizens Advice Consumer Service www.blackpool.gov.uk 03454 040506 Fylde Borough Council 01253 658658 Blackpool Trading Standards Consumer www.fylde.gov.uk Advice 01253 478375 Wyre Borough Council 01253 891000 Blackpool Citizens’ Advice Bureau Out of hours: 01253 895116 01253 308400 Regenda Housing 0844 736 0066 Wyre Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 245 Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60 (24hr) 1294 www.environment-agency.gov.uk Fylde Citizens Advice 01772 682588 Neighbourhood Watch Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 www.neighbourhoodwatch.net www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing 0844 800 6772 Wyre District Citizens Advice CHARITY 01253 308400 AGE UK Shops R.S.P.C.A 01253 873616 65 Highfield Road SS – TEL. 341170 P.D.S.A 01253 838585 48 Whitegate Dr Blackpool – TEL. 397706 209 Waterloo Road Blackpool – TEL. 342965 327 Red Bank Road Bispham – TEL. Send listings to 508000 Blackpool Carers’ Centre Charity Shop
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BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL Fylde Law ..................................32 CARE & ADVICE Abbeyfield Society ....................16 CHILDREN & EDUCATION Clifton Rangers Junior F.C ..........16 ELECTRICAL & RETAIL Appliance Spares Direct ............7 Chapman’s TV Services .............30 Fix Your PC ................................31 R Greenwood ...........................11 The Cooker Shop .....................13 FOOD & DRINK Candy Stop ................................13 GARDENING & LANDSCAPING DJC Paving ...............................30 J C Fencing .............................31 Lloyd Tree Services ....................9 Taurus Fabrications ...................31 HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE Insight Opticians ........................9 North Shore Leisure ..................30 South Shore Tennis Club ..............9 HOMES & PROPERTIES ABC Garage Doors .......................5 Best Interiors .............................28 Fylde Coast Blinds .......................30 Harper & Pye ................................8
J.L. Plastics ...................................7 JC Windows ................................3 Lords Kitchens .............................1 Cloudy 2 Clear ..............................9 Skyways .....................................10 Steamy Windows .....................31 UK Window Repairs ..................11 PET SERVICES & SUPPLIES Your Advert Here T: 0800 970 7687 MOTORING & TRAVEL A&P Autos Blackpool .................11 BAR Mot Test Centre & Garage ...31 Daggershall Garage ...................15 I’m Thinking Of Selling ................31 LINK-Travel Offers .......................4 Tyres At Cost .............................15 TRADES & SERVICES CLEANING Your Advert Here T: 0800 970 7687 DECORATORS GJ Perkins .................................31 J M F Painting & Decorating .........30 DIGITAL & AERIAL ADI Communications ................30 Elite Aerials ...............................28
HANDYMAN Wayne Weldrake Handyman ......31 JOINERY & BUILDING Bispham Pointing .......................31 Ian Hartley Joiner .....................31 MTS Plastics ..............................28 Multi Trades Building ..................28 PLASTERER Boyes Plastering ........................28 PLUMBING & HEATING ABD Heating & Plumbing .........15 CP Plumbing & Heating ...........30 Discount Domestic Heating .......17 The Bathroom & Heating Co ......10 RECYCLING & WASTE ROOFING Futura Roofing ............................5 John Lawrie Roofing .................30 SECURITY & ALARMS St. Annes Locksmith .....................5 TILING & FLOORING Advertise Here Call 0800 970 7687
ELECTRICIAN Wainwright Electrical ...............15
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DJC PAVING ltd Driveway & Patio Specialist
ALL ASPECTS DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPING
Tel: 01253 843032 Mob: 07760 993 710
www.djcpavingltd.co.uk
Experienced Roofing Specialist
John Lawrie Roofing üSlating üTiling üGeneral Repairs üRidge Pointing üGuttering 15 üFascia Boards YEARS CE
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FOR A FREE QUOTE CONTACT JOHN Tel. 01253 404572 Mob. 07983 446637
CHAPMAN'S TV SERVICES LCD, PLASMA & LED REPAIRS AERIALS & SATELLITES SUPPLIED AND FITTED, TV INSTALLATIONS & FULL TUNING SERVICE
Tel: (01253) 345227 FREE ESTIMATES NO CALL OUT CHARGE ALL WORK GUARANTEED www.chapmanstvservices.com
Family run business Est 1982
Phone Chris: 07748 428191 / 01253 392559
JMF PAINTING & DECORATING Save OAP
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Fylde Coast Blinds Quality Blinds at Affordable Prices Extra Plantation Shutters • Vertical • Venetian 15% Roller • Roman • Pleated • Wood Venetian
www.fyldecoastblinds.co.uk
Tel. 01253 260868 • 01772 809059
Roller Skating
in Blackpool at Blackpool Rollerdrome Open Wednesdays and Thursdays
Family skating 5.00-7.30pm Over 18s 8.00-11.00pm
Entrance £3.50-4.00 plus £1 skate hire
Adults may spectate free of charge
North Shore Leisure 1 Cross Street Blackpool FY1 2EA
Tel: 01253 626268 e-mail: jr@lamana.org
Licensed bar
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Wayne Weldrake HandyMan Services www.waynethehandyman.co.uk
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