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New Business Park: Chiswick Court DAPPER GROUP was formed in 1999.It is a family firm and its flagship is CHISWICK COURT BUSINESS PARK, next to Wickes, on Preston New Road. There are several offices of different sizes and we also offer storage spaces to let. There are two available from May. All offices have options for high speed internet. Disabled access and facilities, including wheelchair lifts, are features of this site. There are security gates and C.C.T.V. The site is only about 1 mile from Junction 3 of the M 55 and 2 miles from Blackpool Airport and the town centre which is just a short distance away. Also in the DAPPER GROUP are shops and residential property on Red Bank Road and also in Ambleside in the Lake District. One shop on Red Bank Road will become available in July. It has four parking spaces, kitchen, and W.C. Plumbing is laid on should it be used as a hairdressers or beauty parlour. Whatever your needs in property rentals and purchases we could help. For all enquires contact Mike or Dorothy Bessey on 079 321 08012 or 079 321 08188.
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World’s Largest Indoor Illuminations Opens Its Doors Illuminasia is the first attraction of its kind in Europe, over 35,000 led lights shine in a world of darkness lit by super-sized lantern structures. Illuminasia, the World’s largest indoor illuminations experience, has finally opened its doors in Olympia at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. A team of 55 Chinese artisans has spent over a month creating giant 3D structures using traditional lantern craft to create one of the most visually stunning attractions the UK has ever seen. Visitors will walk through six different zones spanning over 4000 square metres after entering the venue via a giant kalightascope tunnel. The journey through the different zones will take families through the Mysteries of China to meet the Dragon Emperor guarded by rows of giant Terracotta warriors. The Blackpool Experience, gives a snapshot of the town’s rich history and heritage and a virtual map of the resort, complete with the three 3D piers and other famous landmarks with the famous seafront taking centre stage. In the Land of the Giants guests will take a walk through a huge garden, weaving in and out of giant blades of grass, in a scene that could be straight from Honey I Shrunk the Kids. Dwarfed by huge daisies, insects, birds and an enthusiastic puppy chasing its ball this magical scene creates the feeling of being the size of an ant! 18
Underwater fun and adventure with sharks and sea creatures in The Deep then make way for the Wonders of the World. These huge structures including the Tower of Pisa and the Statue of Liberty also sit alongside a 45-foot high fully illuminated Blackpool Tower! The astounding Illuminasia structures are created from moulded steel framework which is then covered with coloured layers of silk before being lit in a blend of ancient Chinese lantern craft with the latest in lighting technology. Co-Producer of the attraction Jon Conway said: “Words really don’t do the work here justice. What has been created is unlike anything seen in Europe before and we are stunned with the final result. When I discovered these lantern shows on an overseas trip it seemed that Blackpool, home of the lights, would be the perfect place to stage it in the UK. Here we are and the first reactions of visitors say it all. We are thrilled.” The attraction is open now and runs throughout the year – whatever the weather, from 11am. Tickets are now available at www.illuminasia. co.uk Adult admission £12.95, £9.95 for children (3-14 years), 2 & under go free Facebook: /illuminasia | Twitter: @illuminasiaBP
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Illuminations Switch On 2014 Register NOW for wristbands for the Illuminations Switch on 2014 Register NOW – that’s the message from Blackpool tourism bosses as demand for the FREE 2014 Illuminations Switch-On heightens. More than 3,000 people have already signed up ahead of the wristbands even being made available. And as registration opened at 9am on Wednesday 23 April, organisers at VisitBlackpool are urging people to get online at www. visitblackpool.com/switchon to avoid missing out. Lancashire-based radio station Rock FM has already been announced as the media partner for Blackpool’s biggest night of the year which takes place this year on Friday 29 August on the Promenade’s Tower Festival Headland. The last free Switch-On in 2012 saw requests for more than 53,000 wristbands and with only 18,500 wristbands available this year, it is inevitable VisitBlackpool will be unable to meet everyone’s demands. All wristbands will be allocated randomly with a maximum of four tickets per household, at least 6,000 of which will be allocated to people living within the Borough of Blackpool. Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council Cabinet Member for Tourism and Leisure, said: ‘There’s a real buzz around this year’s Switch-On with people already contacting the VisitBlackpool
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Teamwork improves South Shore shopping area Four councillors have teamed up to help spruce up a key shopping area in South Shore The area around the roundabout at the junction of Lytham Road and Waterloo Road borders the Bloomfield ward, represented by John Jones and Graham Cain, and the Waterloo ward, represented by David O’Hara and Tony Lee And having spoken to local businesses, the four decided they wanted to help make a difference by funding planting work there.
So both pairs of councillors contributed £500 from their local ward budgets to help pay for the work to ensure the area looks tip top. The planting has now been carried out and will be maintained by a locally based apprentice working within Blackpool Council’s neighbourhood’s team. Cllr Jones said: ‘We’re delighted to be able to try to help local businesses with this extra bit of planting. It’s made a real difference to the look of the place. This is exactly the type of work that our
Cllr David OHara, Cllr Tony Lee, John Sneap, Cllr Graham Cain and Cllr John Jones at Waterloo Road roundabout
ward budgets are for – making a difference to the local community and businesses.’ Cllr O’Hara said: ‘It’s pleasing we’ve been able to work together to make this happen. The roundabout is looking really good.’ And Cllr Lee, said: ‘We always look to use our ward budgets effectively and what better way than to help the local community and local businesses by making the roundabout and the area surrounding the shops look better.’
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BLACKPOOL RSPCA ANNUAL DOG SHOW Sunday 24th August, 10am - 4pm Stanley Park, Blackpool 22 dog classes to enter and win rosettes and prizes for your dogs. A catless cat show where people send in pictures of their cats and we judge them 1st, 2nd and 3rd place with rosettes to be won. We have lots of stalls for all the family from Cake stalls, tombola, 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 we hope the weather holds out again for us this year to make it as much of a success again. Registration for the dog show starts at 10am and judging starts from 11am - 4pm. Info: enquiries@rspcablackpool. org.uk
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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
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
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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 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 & 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.
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THE SOUTH FYLDE BRANCH OF RAFA We meet first Wednesday of every month 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 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 m.moore.404@btinternet.com 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 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
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 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 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.
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. BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Walks are on the last Sunday of the month (except bank holidays), The coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8-30am picking up through Layton and Poulton. The cost is £8.00 for each trip and the length of the walks are between 5 and 7 miles. Suitable for all age groups. The walks for the rest of the year are; Lake district, Malham, Hebden Bridge, Haslingdon and Darwen. Contact Bernard on 764386 for more information
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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 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 FORM 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
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MUSIC AT THE BANDSTAND Stanley Park Bandstand, Blackpool Sun 8th June, 1:00 - 5:00pm Bob On + friends Sun 15th June, 1:00 - 5:00pm Rock The Bandstand, Repeater + friends Sat 21st June, 2:00 - 4:00pm Stowe School Big Band Sun 22nd June, 1:00 - 5:00pm Touch The Pearl + special guests Sat 28th June, 2:00pm onwards Armed Forces Military Bands Sunday 29th June, 2:00 - 4:00pm AKS Swing Band For all events check out our website, Friends of Stanley park www.friendsofstanleypark.org.uk. Music from end of may to end of sept CHARITY FAMILY FUN DAY & CRAFT Saturday 7th June, 10am-3pm The Solaris Center, New South Promenade, FY4 1RW Raising funds for Dogs for the Disabled and celebrating 26 years of the charity. We will be joined by several local businesses ranging from Jewelry makers to sweets, scarf makers to handmade gifts and fun for all the family including Crafts, Quizzes, Tombola, Competitions, Bouncy Castle, Games, Lucky Dip, Raffle. Free entrance. ONE VOICE COMMUNITY CHOIR Thursday 12th June 7pm St Christopher Church, Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool Performance in Church. £7 per ticket Tel 07714003503 SOTOS 10K & 2K FUN RUN FLEETWOOD Sunday 29th June Sea Cadets, Princes Way, Fleetwood Tech T. Shirt for all 10k runners. Medals for 2k runners Further details from Simon Eaton 07973 241 936 BLACKPOOL RSPCA SPONSORED BIKE RIDE Sunday the 27th of July, 10:30am St Annes pier - Fleetwood Pier. Meet at St. Annes Pier at 10.30 am, 30 mile bike ride. 15 miles there, 15 miles back. Coastal path, primarily flat. Sponsor forms available from: enquiries@ rspcablackpool.org.uk SUMMER FUN DAY Saturday 26th July, 11am - 4pm St Johns Square, Blackpool Town Centre Blackpool Friends Of Trinity Hospice would like to invite you to our Summer fun day out for all the family with Bouncy Castle, DJ, Tombola, Hook a duck, Face painting, lucky dip, Blackpool Mascot parade, crafts, books and refreshments. All proceeds to Blackpool Trinity Hospice & Brian House Children’s Hospice NORTHERN VEGAN FESTIVAL/BLACKPOOL LIVE A BETTER LIFE FAIR Saturday September 13, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HL 200+ vegan, green, fairtrade, and human rights stalls, films, talks, cookery demos, children’s activities, aftershow. www.northernveganfestival.com
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Child Line 0800 1111 Chris Molyneux Counselling 07745 675946 Connect Young People Centre 01253 751047 Cruse Bereavement Help Line 0844 477 9400 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 LOCAL SERVICES Blackpool Council 01253 477477 www.blackpool.gov.uk Fylde Borough Council 01253 658658 www.fylde.gov.uk Wyre Borough Council 01253 891000 Out of hours: 01253 895116 Regenda Housing 0844 736 0066 Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60 (24hr) www.environment-agency.gov.uk Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net CHARITY AGE UK Shops 52 Highfield Rd SS 407726 48 Whitegate Dr Blackpool 397706 155 Red Bank Rd Bispham Blackpool Carers’ Centre Charity Shop Charity Chic, 165a Church Street, Blackpool 01253 393748 Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 (FREE from Landline)
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Ashton Roberts Accountancy Limited
01253 318247 www.ashtonrobertsaccountancy.com
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