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Getting to the core of fitness Blackpool Council’s Get Started service has helped turn Thomas Watt’s dream into reality. Fitness instructor and personal trainer, Thomas Watt, with 15 years of experience in the fitness industry has launched his own business, Corefit, with the help of Blackpool Council’s Get Started service. Thomas said ‘People want to make a difference to their lifestyle, and improve their health and appearance, but do not want to be tied to a lengthy gym contract. Corefit offers a facility where people could train together in an outdoor environment, have fun and also get fit. Fitness on its own is often not enough and that is why part of my training involves producing a nutritional program for the individuals. I needed some help and business support to obtain the new enterprise and approached Get Started who helped me with one-to-one advice as well as several bespoke business courses designed to give me practical help. Thanks to them, I not only obtained the business support but was assisted to obtain financial support from the government’s new enterprise allowance scheme and am now up and running. We held our first session on Lawsons Field last month and it was a resounding success. It will be hard work but we already have our first courses full and more clients joining all the time.’
Thomas Watt, personal trainer Holly Andersen with a Corefit bootcamp
Corefit prides itself on being Blackpool’s first all year round outdoor training company, with versatile workouts so there is something to suit everyone’s needs, come rain or shine. Cllr Fred Jackson, cabinet member for urban regeneration, said ‘We are delighted to see yet another new business open in Blackpool thanks to the fantastic work that Get Started does in helping to get small businesses off the ground. New companies can start from a simple idea, passion or skill. Whatever your business, our experts will be on hand to help develop it into a functioning company, providing advice on business plans, accounting and accessing finance. We wish Thomas the best of luck!’ Get Started is part of the Start up Lancashire service supported by the European Regional Development Fund. To find out more about how you could “Get Started” in business, call Blackpool Council on 01253 477147
Blackpool RSPCA moves to new centre They are organising a sponosred bike ride to raise funds at the new unit. Blackpool RSPCA have recently moved from Division Lane in Marton to 74D Longview Animal Centre, Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, Lancashire, FY6 0JR. A new telephone number is awaiting to be confirmed but they can be contacted by email, enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk.
This is in case of any infection which might be brought in by a new arrival and then spread on to healthy animals.
They will be opening with just cats at first until the dog kennels are complete. There is a small animals unit which will also be opened sometime this year at the site. They hope you will all come and visit us and see our new state of the art centre. The animals will have better accommodation at the new site and it will be better working conditions for all the staff.
We assess the animals for up to 14 days in the isolation block before putting them up for homing. Some animals come in to us in awful conditions and need a lot of medical treatment before being healthy enough to find a new home so the isolation unit allows us to do this in a sterile, safe environment and treat the animals with what they need.
They are also organising a Sponsored Bike Ride. Anybody who would like to take part in the Sponsored Bike Ride in aid of raising money for the, Blackpool and North Lancashire RSPCA Branch then please get in touch. Natasha from the unit, has organised the ride in the hope of raising money to go towards the completion of the ISOLATION unit desperately needed at the new site in Stalmine.
The new isolation block will cost the centre £140,000 so we have a long way to go in raising the money. We are a self funded branch who relies heavily on donations, legacies and the local people’s generosity. If you wish to sponsor one of the staff taking part or you fancy taking part in the ride we would love to have you on board. Sponsor forms are available by email and at the charity shops Talbot Road, Highfield Road, Knott End and Morecambe.
The isolation unit plays a very crucial part at the animal centre as it keeps new arrivals away from all the current healthy animals that are up for homing.
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TV gardening guru David Domoney is calling on all schools to ‘get their grown-ups growing’ as part of a nationwide event organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, to be held across October.
et Your Grown-ups Growing forms part of the RHS’s Campaign for School Gardening, - a national initiative that encourages schools to create gardens, teach the skills of growing and in turn enable their pupils to learn outside the classroom. Each October schools are invited to hold a Grown-ups Growing event so they can involve their local community to help develop the school garden. Grandparents, parents, carers and friends are invited to help. Activities suggested for event organisers include tool swaps, taste tests of produce grown in schools or alternatively locallygrown fruit and veg, a range of gardening classes and even a mini garden show. Schools with gardens can encourage adults within the community to help develop new areas such as a wildlife garden or help construct raised beds. A Get Your Grown-ups Growing event can also see adults passing on their gardening experience to children by helping them sow seeds, plant trees and assist in weeding.
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For schools without gardens it’s the ideal opportunity to involve adults in the community from the beginning to establish some form of gardening facility in the school. For both types of schools the event can even be used to raise funds through plant sales and raffles. Entering its fifth year, Get Your Grown-ups Growing has developed from a small pilot project based in Yorkshire to a national success. Of the schools that held an event last year, 74% said it had increased their children’s interest in gardening, while more than half reported an increase in adult support and adult interest in gardening. Jacky Chave, RHS strategic schools manager, says: “Having a school garden is a fantastic asset for teachers and pupils as it provides a multitude of learning opportunities, but we know it can take a lot of hard work to maintain. “By involving parents and other local adults, through an event like Get Your Grown-ups Growing, we hope that school gardens will be looked after all year round and enthusiasm for gardening and growing will spread beyond the school gates and into children’s homes.”
The RHS hopes to see 2,000 schools register for this year’s Get Your Grown-ups Growing event. All registered schools will be entered into a free prize draw to win garden tools and materials. Schools which register will receive a free support pack including seeds, event ideas, information templates, stickers and more. Each school can choose any date in October to hold its event and organise activities to suit its requirements.
To register: Schools must sign up to the RHS Campaign for School Gardening via
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and click on the ‘Get Your Grown-ups Growing’ button on the home page.
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Yeadon Way closure update The £3.6 million project to repair Yeadon Way this autumn will carried out after the Illuminations have finished. Initially it was proposed that the road would need to be closed between October and April for vital repair work to be carried out. After listening to the views of Blackpool residents and businesses and speaking to contractors the work will now be delayed until November 10. Cllr John Jones, cabinet member for highways, said ‘There is no doubt that closing Yeadon Way will impact on the other routes around Blackpool. However it is such an important piece of work which does need to be carried out. I have met with representatives from Stay Blackpool and Blackpool BID and I know how strongly they feel about timing this work so it doesn’t coincide with the Illuminations. As a result we have asked contractors for a schedule that ensures the work is carried out in the shortest time possible. I am now confident that we can start in November and hopefully still be finished in time for the start of the Easter holidays. I appreciate that a closure of this scale will still cause disruption but that will only be for a matter of months. If this work was not carried out we run the risk of the road being permanently closed in the future cutting off a major route into Blackpool, that is not a risk I am willing to take.’ He continued ‘Although we have known about the damage for a number of years we have never been in a position where the funding was available to carry out the work that was required. We successfully bid for £2.5 Million funding from Department for Transport and now we can refurbish Yeadon Way securing its future for years to come. In addition to the structural repairs needed to the road, work also needs to be carried out to improve the drainage in the surrounding area. This aspect of the work is under way and is already having a positive impact on drainage. Culverts that run through both public and private land have become blocked over time impacting on the surface water flow which in turn has affected on the structure of Yeadon Way.’ Claire Smith, President of Stay Blackpool, said ‘We would like to thank Cllr Jones and the Council for consulting with Stay Blackpool, other business representatives and the contractors to produce a workable compromise. The fact that everyone is pulling together to ensure there is as little detrimental impact on local businesses as possible is a real positive and I feel sure there will
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Pictures showing how work is urgently needed because of cracking and dropping of the road surface.
be more public and private sector consultation and partnership collaboration with future projects. We now have to ensure that as many residents and businesses as possible are able to access and understand the finalised diversion routes.’ Eileen Ormand, Blackpool’s Town Centre Manager and BID Manager, said ‘Further to the consultation with Blackpool Council, we very much welcome the agreement to delay the closing of this important route into Blackpool under after the crucial trading period of October half term and the conclusion of this year’s Illuminations. Plans are in place to provide clear signage on alternative routes to ensure that the traffic coming into Blackpool whilst Yeadon Way is closed can reach its destination without any confusion. With the extremely important Christmas trading period coming so close after the start of the work, the directional signage will ensure that the retail and leisure trade does not suffer throughout this important time of year due to the closure of Yeadon Way.’ The exact timetable for closure is currently been drawn up and will be published along with diversion routes once it is finalised. This will be distributed to residents, businesses and visitors, there will also be a public exhibition held in the town centre before the work begins. Further updates will be posted at www. blackpool.gov.uk
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Blackpool’s breath taking Air Show battled the elements to boost visitor numbers and wow the crowds.
Tens of thousands of people visited the resort this weekend to watch the world famous RAF Red Arrows, the Fylde’s very own Eurofighter Typhoon and many, many more spectacular flying machines. And despite rain on Sunday morning and winds on Monday afternoon which meant the programme had to be re-organised, lady luck shined on the resort to allow the show – in typical Blackpool style – to go on.
Heart North West’s Heart Angels were also on hand running competitions throughout the two days to win a fantastic VIP helicopter ride across the Blackpool coastline. Blackpool Air Show has now been wowing the public since 1909 when the town put on the very first official air show in Britain. That was the same year French flyer Louis Bleriot made the first historic crossing of the English Channel.
Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for leisure and tourism, said ‘I was out on the Promenade throughout the day on both Sunday and Monday and people were having a fantastic time. We have to give enormous credit to the brave pilots who showed off their skills in very difficult conditions and the crowds for braving the breeze to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows, the Eurofighter Typhoon and the spectacular Breitling Wing Walkers and all the other performers. In true Blackpool style, the show must go on and I’m very proud of everyone who took part to make the 105th annual air show a very special occasion.’
Expect a similarly spectacular display next year!
As well as a range of spectacular displays, there were also stalls from the Friends of the Red Arrows, Disney Planes 2, the Lytham Spitfire and charities like the Royal British Legion, Blackpool Carers Centre and Foster Carers Ltd.
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Windy weather fails to blow Blackpool Air Show off course!
Merlin Entertainments – which runs a host of attractions in the town including The Blackpool Tower, Madame Tussauds and Sea Life - together with Visit Blackpool, are driving the exciting family-focused awareness campaign to reenergise the iconic seaside resort. The initiative #Blackpoolsback aims to challenge any negative perceptions of the resort, by reminding families of everything Blackpool has to offer. This includes an unrivalled concentration of world-class family attractions, an award-winning beach as well as a summer packed with exciting events.
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Don’t Stop The Music! Blackpool Music Academy, helping everyone get a chance to learn to play Blackpool Music Academy was formed in 2006 by John Shaw & Jim Lomas. Its purpose is to offer the community of Blackpool and the Fylde, the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument at a minimal cost. All the tutors are highly qualified music professionals. They have different teaching styles but all are delivered in a very friendly way, making it the perfect place to learn an instrument. Offering group sessions and one-one sessions at the academy, as well as one-one sessions in your own home if you are disabled and unable to get to them. They offer affordable music tuition for any age from 8 yrs upwards and provide a variety of different musicical instruments including keyboard, saxophone, drums, banjo, singing lessons, music theory, guitar and many more. They endeavor to keep their costs minimal allowing the academy to offer value-for-money tuition, for those on low incomes, disabled, young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, children excluded from full-time education and children who unable to cope with busy classrooms. The friendly calm environments make it perfect for learning in an informal way, allowing students to embrace all the advantages that the therapy of music can give. After having been established at Springfield Methodist Church in 2006, John Shaw decided to relocate the academy to its own premises and with the help of Roy White and the social enterprise loan fund, took possession of a former insurance brokers on Waterloo Rd in South Shore. The premises were derelict and required a lot of work to bring it up to scratch inside and out as well as a total refit. It also needed work to comply with health & safety and fire regulations. The building costs would be enormous and so with finances stretched to the limit, John decided to make some phone calls to seek some free legal advice about the mortgage. He phoned over twenty solicitors and one after another declined to help or simply return his call until he got a positive response from Banks Carrington Solicitors on Edward St in Blackpool town centre. Not only did they give John the free advice he
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was seeking but also helped him set up the mortgage agreement and waived the legal fees. Boosted by this act of generosity, John’s belief in human kindness was restored and he went on a mission to approach local businesses to appeal for any products, materials and labour to help transform his new premises into an academy to be proud of. Undeterred and unfazed, John walked straight into various businesses and respectfully asked for any contribution, small or large, to help his good cause. To his amazement, 45 local businesses generously donated to John’s academy at cost only or completely free of charge to the tune of approximately £45,000! On the back of this overwhelming support from the local business community, the Blackpool Music Academy opened its doors at the Waterloo Rd site in June 2012. Included in the academy is a conference room with projector, stair lift, disabled toilet and Phil’s Coffee Shop dedicated to Phil Roberts, the BMA’s deceased former tutor who helped so much in making the academy the success that it is. Phil died of leukaemia in May 2011. Such was Phil’s dedication to the academy, he was still teaching his students two days up to his death. The Music Academy is holding an open day on Saturday 30th August 2014 at 10pm, with face painting, raffles, bouncy castles, food and of course, instrument try outs. It is located at 420 Waterloo Road, Blackpool. Further information can be found at www. blackpoolmusicacademy.com or by phoning 01253 695398
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Cllr Lily Henderson and Cllr Peter Hunter cut the ribbon to open the new pathway at Acregate Allotments
Allotment Improvements Unveiled
The first phase of improvements to a Blackpool allotment has been unveiled. A new pathway and toilet facilities have been created at the Acregate Allotments off Keasden Road, South Shore. The work, funded by a combination of a lottery grant, area forum funding and a contribution from local ward councillors, has been carried out by allotment patch holders themselves. Tommy Ferris, chairman of the Acregate Allotment Association, said: ‘This is going to make a big difference and give us much better access to the plots. Previously it was very difficult and the land would often be under a foot of water and you certainly couldn’t get a wheelbarrow down there. It’s now working a treat.’ The work is the first in two phases of changes which, it is hoped, will eventually allow the association to invite local school children on to the site to learn more about growing food. Phase two, which is due to begin in September, will see an open water course piped and another pathway installed. Highfield ward councillor, Lily Henderson, said ‘We’re delighted to support this. What we want to do is recognise the importance of allotments and the important part they can play in food growth. There are now good toilet facilities here
so people don’t have to go home while they are working on their plots and the pathway has made a huge difference already. The Allotment Association is also looking at bringing in local school children for educational visits about food production and that is something that could be really beneficial. And her fellow councillor, Peter Hunter, added ‘It’s important all over the country to preserve as much green space as possible. I believe allotments are something that should be paid a lot more attention in this day and age to encourage local food production and people, and particularly young people, to learn about where food comes from.’ There are 31 plots at Acregate Allotments including one that has belonged to the same holder for 52 years. The Association is part of Blackpool Federation of Allotments. Allotments remain incredibly popular in Blackpool with more than 100 people currently waiting for a plot to become available. For more information on applying for area forum funding please ring 01253 477034
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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. The walks for the future are; Hebden Bridge, Sedburg, Haslingdon and Darwen. Info: Bernard on 764386 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 BLACKPOOL 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 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 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 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. 26
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
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UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS Tuesday September 2nd, 11am Blackpool Town Hall in Council Chambers Blackpool Local Government meeting. Tea and coffee available. All retired Unison members welcome. More details please contact Nita on 07472881402 or email nita.sproston@blackpool-unison.co.uk OPEN DAY & MEDIEVAL FAIR Saturday 6th September, 10am – 4pm Penny Farm World Horse Welfare Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre Preston New Road, Blackpool FY4 5JS (just beyond the big B&Q towards Kirkham) Open Day is the biggest fund raising event of the year for this charity. Come and enjoy the Jousting, Birds of Prey, Displays and Demonstrations. Children’s entertainment and loads more. Visit the coffee shop or eat at one of the other outlets. Adults £3. Child £1 Info from Zoe Clifford, Visitor Officer pfvisitorofficer@ worldhorsewelfare.org, 01253766983 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 VINTAGE FAIR 13th-14th September, 10am - 5pm Winter Gardens, Blackpool A two day spectacular of design, vintage, entertainment and music, a vintage tearoom and lots of handmade goodness. 100 handpicked stalls selling the northwest and beyond’s finest designer, makers and collectors, vintage, gifts, clothes, handmade toys, accessories, artisan food, art, cards and home wares. Various bands and solo artists performing over the weekend on the stage, on the hour every hour from 11am and tea and cakes served on vintage china all in the beautiful art deco surroundings of the Pavilion theater at the Winter Gardens. £1 entry for adults, children go free. BLACKPOOL RSPCA SPONSORED BIKE RIDE Sunday 19th of October from 10:30am St Anne’s Pier to Fleetwood Pier Sponsored bike ride in the hope of raising money to go towards the completion of the ISOLATION unit desperately needed at the new site in Stalmine. The isolation unit plays a very crucial part at the animal centre as it keeps new arrivals away from all the current healthy animals that are up for homing. This is in case of any infection which might be brought in by a new arrival and then spread on to healthy animals. People are welcome to contact them to take part or to sponsor one of the staff taking part. For all information email: enquiries@rspcablackpool.org. uk or visit www.rspcablackpool.org.uk
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101 NON-Emergency Number to Lancashire Constabulary CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 111 NON-Emergency NHS Medical Advice Number
209 Waterloo Road Blackpool – TEL. 342965 327 Red Bank Road Bispham – TEL. 508000 Blackpool Carers’ Centre Charity Shop 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 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 040506 Blackpool Trading Standards Consumer Advice 01253 478375 Blackpool Citizens’ Advice Bureau 01253 308400 Wyre Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 245 1294 Fylde Citizens Advice 01772 682588 Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing 0844 800 6772 Wyre District Citizens Advice 01253 308400 R.S.P.C.A 01253 873616 P.D.S.A 01253 838585
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My name is Em ily and I was born with Lissen cephaly, an extremely rare brain disorder, and terrible epi lepsy. My greatest ple asure is to spend time at the SPACE Centre in Presto n with my Daddy experie ncing the sensor y stimulations tha t it offers.
PLEASE HELP EMILY RAISE
£85,000
to enable the SPACE Centre to provide help and fun to more disabled people of all ages
My passion is to try to help children like my self also benefit from the fun and therapies of the SPACE Centre by helping the m to equip a new mu lti-sensory roo m to cater for the children with special needs. The SPACE Cen tre has already collected over £2 million and requires only a further £85,00 0 to be able to full y equip SPACE 2 and thus dou ble its capacity to help disabled chi ldren and improve their live adults s. Please help me to
help SPACE
Emily
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ALL ASPECTS DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPING
Tel: 01253 843032 Mob: 07760 993 710
www.djcpavingltd.co.uk
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Tel: (01253) 345227
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