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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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Jan/Feb Magazine Deadline 12th December 2013

Contents 4 Print It Offer 6 Editor’s Page 7 50% Off at Woodhouse Opticians 8 Ramp Up The RED 9 Bliss Hair Offers 10 Recycle Record Broken 11 Harper & Pye Carpets & Curtains 12 LINK Cash Ads 18/20 Save as You Slurge 21 Beauty Offers 22 Where Am I? win £50 23 Coffee Break 24-26 What’s on FY4 27 Useful Numbers 29 LINK Business Index

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Ramp up the RED The British Heart Foundation is the nation’s heart charity, dedicated to saving lives. As a charity, we rely on collections, donations and fundraising events to continue with our vital work.

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coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer, with 2.3 million people living with heart disease today. It’s only with generous donations of time and money that we can save more lives. Together we can take on the enormous challenge of beating heart disease for good.

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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

look after the environment and separate their waste to make sure that it can be recycled. We all need to do our bit to reduce the waste that goes to landfill and I’m proud that our residents are taking the lead to make Blackpool a greener place.’

Local residents are also being recycling conscious with their bulky waste. Over the last 12 months, the Bulky Matters partnership has refurbished over 100 tonnes worth of large items such as beds and sofas with over 50% being reused in the local community. To order a bulky collection, residents can ring 477477, with prices starting from £18 for the removal of three items.

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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.

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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.

And if that Christmas card list is making you feel guilty, send e-cards instead. It's more eco-friendly and you'll save money on cards and stamps. Or alternatively you could get the kids involved in making some.

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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.

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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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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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Local Community • 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 • 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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• Blackpool Movie Makers Amature Video & Digital Image Group.

Meet every monday at 7.30.pm at Highfield Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Avenue, South Shore FY4 2NP. For more details Tel 01253 867167.

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• Royal Artillery Association Blackpool & The Fylde meet at Marton Institute every 4th Monday in the month. All welcome. Tel: 01253 696313 • Blackpool Smile Every Tuesday: Suffer chronic pain? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402.

We meet at Marton Methodist Church, FY3 9UZ, between 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle exercise and have a brew / chat with friends.

Only £3 p/w.

• 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. For more details contact Julie Meikle, Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. Tel: 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 Dementia Cafés We meet at Independent Living Centre, 259 Whitegate Dr, Blackpool, FY3 9JL. 10am - 12 on the last Thursday of the month. For further info contact the Blackpool , Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office on 696854

• St Bernadette’s Players Amateur 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 • 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 - 872142 • Napier Homecare Services Ltd Every Friday – Over 60s. 1.30 – 3.30pm. at Cherry Tree Community Centre, Cherry Tree Road, Marton. Speakers on a variety of topics, crafts, games, quizzes, bingo. Free admission. Tel: 01253 403047 Email: ruth.jackson@napierhomecare.co.uk • 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 • Past Rotarians of the Fylde is a club for older Rotarians who still like to enjoy fellowship and limited service.

For membership please contact John Harrop Secretary 01253 732342 or Tony Scott President 01253 349661 • 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.

Up-to-date activities and Group information is available on www.fylde-coast-childrens. diabetesukgroup.org or email diabetesuk. fyldekidssupport@sky.com • 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.

• The South Fylde Branch of RAFA We meet first Wednesday of every month (unless this is the Wedsnesday following a bank holiday, in which case there will be no meeting) at 7:30pm start time 8pm for about an hour at Richard Peck House 1 St Thomas’s Road, St Anne’s (opp St Thomas’s Anglican

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Church). Meetings provide a warm welcome to it’s members and any serving or ex-RAF members. We enjoy quiz nights, film shows and guest speakers.

Contact Mr Ray Moore on 739412 e: m.moore.404@ btinternet.com • DNA4Life Core Fitness Boot Camps Full body core fitness and CV workout Wednesday White Church 6.00-7.00 pm Saturday 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 on Sea 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 advanced. £4 pay as you go Phone 07989 908135 for details, (www.kugb.org ) • 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. email f.gray@btconnect.com • Knit & Natter Group It’s here at Unique Lancashire on Wood St, St Annes. 10.30am every Thursday. Bring your own project, anything you are working on – not just knitting! Also, Learn to Knit classes available. £30 Tel: 07939 240068 Angela Buckley • 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 or email: lisa@byjingolingo.com • 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 for more info.

• 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. For more info call Age UK Lancashire on 0300 303 1234 or email fyldeoffice@ageuklancs.org.uk.

• Ribble Cruising Club Club meetings Friday evenings 9pm Wednesday evenings starting 26th September More details at ribblecruisingclub.org.uk • 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 Badminton Club Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18.

Call 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 email: 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 at the Dalmeny Hotel St Annes 716010 • Past Rotarians of the Fylde is a club for older Rotarians who still like to enjoy fellowship and limited service. For membership please call John Harrop Secretary 732342 or Tony Scott President 01253 349661 • Craft & Gift Fair at Solaris 2nd Sunday of each month. 8th December.

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 • Fylde Coast Ramblers and Fellwalkers 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 • Blackpool ILL GI Taekwondo Self Defence 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 Tel. 07773 882165 or 01253 298168 Visit www.ilgitaekwondo.org for more details • 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.

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• Blackpool and 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

Events this month • 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.

Non-members welcome. More details and enquiries 01253 349650 or www. northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk • 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,

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books, bric-a-brac, 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 & 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 admissions are £2.50 adults and £1 children. Refreshments will be served and there will be a sales table also.

• 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.

Non-members welcome. More details and enquiries 01253 349650 or www. northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk • Blackpool Victoria Walking Club will be out and about in the City of Liverpool for their annual Christmas Shopping event. The day includes a guided tour on the coach around the city, plus time out for shopping. This all takes place on Sunday 8th December and will only cost you £8.00. Book early to avoid disappointment. Pick up start at St Annes then throughout the Fylde, for details of times, all pick up points ring Derek Helm.

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