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to your Blackpool North Magazine. O come all ye faithful into the last edition of the year, Christmas is upon us once again! A special time to touch base and spend time with family and friends while enjoying the festive season. There are many events in the what’s on section once again to keep you busy over this period and into the New Year…. We’ve had a fantastic year helping 100’s of local businesses showcase themselves to our readers, as well as supporting as many local events and most of all helping charity events and causes raise £1000’s. LINK-MAG is more than just local directory and free community magazine, it’s an integral part of the local community. Myself and the team here at LINK-MAG would like to wish you a brilliant Christmas and New Year and a special thank you for supporting us over the last 5+years, we’re run by independent local people and give back to the community on many occasions personally. We take a break over Christmas so our next edition will be our combined JAN/FEB issue out from mid January with 12th Dec deadline for all events up to and including Feb 2015 available online as well. Well done to last month’s winner: David Heaney for the Where Am I? Competition. £50 is on its way. Once again have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year, see you in 2015
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With Christmas fast approaching many people struggle to find that perfect present, Motocare in Red Bank Road, Bispham, could have the answer. A new range of Haynes ‘Build your own engines’ have just arrived. There are three types of these working models available, including a new motorcycle version and V8 car model. They have up to 250 pieces to assemble and with prices starting at just £29.99 they could be the ideal gift.
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Maybe a new pair of leather driving gloves or an in car CD Player, Motocare has a large range of gifts to choose from. Car valeting gift packs from the likes of Autoglym and Megiuars are always popular at Christmas and this year a new range of ‘Top Gear’ gift packs are available. At only £4.99 why not treat your other half to a ‘Stig’ car wash mitt? Driving safety is of paramount importance and in car digital video recorders are becoming much more popular. Ideal RIGHT: Compact In-Car Digital Video Recorder £29.99 in case of accidents or incident disputes, you then have BELOW: JVC KDR331 CD Tuner a digital copy of the incident to look back on. With prices with Aux. Was £69.99 Now starting from £29.99 they won’t break the bank either. £49.99
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Look what’s included...... • Return flight from Manchester airport to Basel† • Airport taxes and return transfer to the hotel • 7 nights stay at the 4 star Aeschi Park hotel - Aeschi bei Spiez with breakfast & dinner • Visit to the Gurnigel Pass and Schwarzsee • Full day excursion to Lucerne • Full day cheese and chocolate excursion to Maison Cailler and Gruyères • Free time in Gstaad • A local summer discount card for local attractions The advertised price is correct as of 7 November 2014 and is based upon departure from Manchester airport on 16 August 15.
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Wednesday departures, 8 & 15 July and 12 & 19 August 2015 Mountain pine air you could bottle and sell, glacier fresh beer, scented meadows, a history of music and mad kings, houses painted as optical illusions – discover alpine Austria with this Omega 8 day break including flights and transfers, excursions and 4 star hotel with dinner and breakfast.
Look what’s included...... • Return flight from Manchester airport to Basel† • 7 nights stay at the 4 star Anthony’s Hotel, St Anton am Arlberg with dinner & breakfast • Airport taxes and return transfer from the airport to your hotel • St. Anton Active summer card giving one day free use of cable cars • Excursions to Lindau and Lake Bodensee, Linderhof and Oberammergau The advertised price is correct as of 7 November 2014 and is based upon departure from Manchester airport on 8 July 15.
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Daughter invests back into South Shore
Lisa Brownless daughter of Larry & Jeannette Colino, who were licensed victualers in South Shore for many years, has made a return to invest in the area she grew up. She has started up a new family run business with her son Ryan in property development, refurbishing property to a high standard for rental within the Blackpool area. Lisa also saw a niche in the market and decided to open up ‘Heaven An Hell’, a unique and exclusive adult store on Waterloo Road in South Shore. Due to the poor state of the economy you can find products in ‘Heaven An Hell’ up to 50% cheaper and for the same quality product compared to similar stores. With more styles available as well you will find something within Heaven An Hell to suit anybody’s budget. Heaven An Hell opened in August 2014, and has been very successful. They are expanding daily with new ranges of stock, Heaven An Hell Unique parties (unlike any other for any occasion), Birthday’s, Girls Nights In and Hen & Stag Parties.
Get 10% OFF when you call into ‘Heaven An Hell’, everyone is welcome within their relaxed and friendly environment. This is just the beginning for this Family Business, And it won’t be the last you see of them, as expanding ‘Heaven An Hell’ to other locations within Blackpool and other areas is in the pipeline. Further info at www.heavenanhell.com
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Blackpool News
Blackpool embarks on campaign to become UK’s most welcoming tourist resort
Leading tourism businesses across Blackpool are busy training their staff using the customer service programmes that trained thousands of staff and volunteers at the 2012 Olympic Games, as the resort as a whole seeks to become the first seaside town in the UK to achieve WorldHost Recognised Destination status, renowned for excellent standards of customer service. WorldHost Recognised Destination status is awarded to areas where 25 percent of businesses have reached WorldHost Recognised Business status – that means they have trained 50 percent or more of their front line staff using any of the WorldHost training programmes and signed a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. This project has been partly supported by HM Government with Employer Ownership funding. Blackpool has a target to train at least 2,500 front line workers to achieve destination status. WorldHost is a suite of world-class customer service training programmes that have already been used to train nearly one million people worldwide, including tens of thousands of staff and volunteers for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Programmes include training on the key principles of customer service, serving customers with disabilities, improving sales through customer service, welcoming customers from other cultures and ambassador training. The campaign is being led by the Blackpool Tourism Academy (BTA), a partnership of leading tourism employers including Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Merlin, Blackpool Zoo, Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool Transport Services, the Winter Gardens and Cuerden Leisure. Nigel Kilgallon, Director at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Chair of the BTA Board, said: ‘The Blackpool Tourism Academy has received almost £1m of government support though the Employer Ownership Pilot fund to co-invest in a range of vocational training programmes that will lift the skills set of our workforce and offer opportunities to other tourism and retail businesses in the town. Quality customer service is a key driver of success for any business in Blackpool and we want all businesses large and small to help us become the UK’s first seaside resort with WorldHost destination status.’ Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for tourism and leisure, said: ‘Millions of people come to enjoy Blackpool every year.
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Tourist staff receiving their World Host certificates
Paula Clark
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As well as them making the most of our world class attractions, we want them to get a world class level of customer service too. Regardless of which attraction, shop or restaurant that they visit, we want them to feel like a valuable tourist who is welcomed in the town so that they have the best experience possible. We’ve all experienced what excellent customer service feels like, but to actually deliver it day in day out is a different matter. Hopefully, this project will help make more people return to the town, thus bringing more money into local shops and businesses which in turns creates and secures jobs.’ Paula Clark, Blackpool’s WorldHost Training Coordinator, said: ‘The Tourism Academy now has 30 trainers who are licensed to deliver training to the required standard and are rolling this out within their respective businesses. We now want to open up this subsidised training opportunity to other businesses in the town. This a fantastic opportunity to embed world-class customer service skills across the resort - from hotels and guest houses, to taxis and public transport, to shops, cafes and other leisure and hospitality businesses’. For more information about Blackpool’s campaign to achieve WorldHost destination status and related training opportunities please contact Paula Clark on (01253) 477315 or paula.clark@blackpool.gov.uk
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Music Sounds Better With Huw Top Radio One DJ heads to Blackpool this December This December the premier venue for new music in Blackpool will play host to the official authority in all things exciting and vibrant in the UK’s thriving new music scene, as top DJ Huw Stephens heads to The Blue Room to play a selection of amazing music, both new and old. Huw Stephens was born in Cardiff, Wales, the son of the author and literary journalist Meic Stephens. He joined Radio 1 at the age of 17 in 1999 as part of the station’s new regional output and became the youngest ever Radio 1 presenter. In 2005, Stephens gained a national slot when he became one of the replacements for the late John Peel as part of Radio 1’s One Music strand. He went on to present the weekend afternoon show and a two hour new music programme on Thursday evenings, as well as being regular daytime cover. Stephens now presents the 22:00-01:00 show, Monday to Wednesday. Stephens also presents a weekly Radio 1 free podcast. He curates the Introducing Stage, which showcases new unsigned and emerging music at the Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, One Big Weekend and T in the Park festivals. Huw has been nominated twice for a Bafta Cymru award in the Best On Screen Presenter category for S4C music programme ‘Bandit’. 22
He also regularly presents a twice weekly show on BBC Radio Cymru and presents television programmes for BBC Wales. Huw also has his own festival, the ‘Swn festival’ in Cardiff that happens in venues across the city with local promoters and the best new bands playing. This is a real boost for the recently reopened venuein Blackpool as it continues to give upcoming local acts a platform to perform and hone their skills locally before heading further afield. Support will come from Blackpool band ‘The Colours’ who have been making a name for themselves across Lancashire with their (ahem) colourful and danceable indie sound. Huw Stephens: www.musicsoundsbetterwithhuw.com The Colours: www.facebook.com/thecoloursmusic The Blue Room: www.facebook.com/theblueroombpl Friday 5th December, The Blue Room, 139 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3NX. 9pm. Tickets £5.50 (Available through SEEtickets. com and Skiddle.com) E-Tickets + Pay On Door available.
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We are an FA Charter Standard Development football club, founded in 1977 to coach junior and youth football. The club was awarded an FA Charter Development status on the 6th March, 2010. Player selection: U14 players are selected for Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Football Team. We are pleased to announce and congratulate Finley Clarkson, Jack Arrowsmith and Henry Eadie for being selected to represent the Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre representative team at U14s! This is a massive achievement for the boys and a proud moment for Clifton Rangers to see our long term serving players be selected! The standard of 16 boys selected is a very good level of ability and includes representatives of pro academy clubs. On behalf of the management teams, parents, grandparents and fellow players at Clifton Rangers we wish them good luck. Junior Rangers: The Junior Rangers is our entry point for the fundamental development of children aged 4 to 7 years through games, football skills and social interaction with a team. The coaching sessions are currently on Saturday mornings at St
A work placement programme delivered by Blackpool Council is celebrating achieving a national award for the quality of its support helping residents on their journey into employment.
The Chance2Shine programme offers out-of-work adults the opportunity to gain up-to-date work experience across a range of Council departments, from both blue and white collar occupational areas. If successful, participants gain a useful reference to add to their CV, and continue to receive support in responding to job vacancies. So far, 111 placements have been organised in the last 12 months with 43 people going onto achieve paid employment with various employers, including the Council. Private and third sector employers have offered additional placements to extend the range of opportunities available. The success of the programme has been recognised following an in-depth assessment by national charity Fair Train, who has awarded the Council its ‘gold award’ for the National Work Experience Quality Standard. The award was presented to Blackpool Council’s Deputy Chief Executive Carmel McKeogh by Fair Train Chief Executive Beth Gardner. Mrs Gardner, said: ‘We rarely award a gold standard at the first attempt but we
Our website is regularly updated with up-todate information and contact details, www. cliftonrangersjfc.net. If you would like to bring your child to Clifton Rangers, or would like to get involved coaching / fundraising / voluntary work of any kind or you have a business that could support us with our sponsorship and advertising opportunities, or donate a raffle prize / auction item, please contact our Chairman, Darren Holt on 07805 218306 or email: chairman@ cliftonrangersjfc.net
were really impressed with the genuine commitment of the Council to help people who face real challenges complete a highly tailored work placement, with excellent supervisory support throughout. Outcomes achieved showed how essential such a scheme can be as part of a package of measures to help people onto the jobs ladder.’ Khristopher MacLeod, who undertook a work placement as a cleaner this year and has since graduated to a permanent job, told of his experience: ‘I went through a long period of being unemployed and hated it. I wanted something new so I did my training with the Chance2Shine programme, learnt new skills and gained a lot of confidence. I was offered two permanent jobs from private companies at the end of my placement and I now enjoy saying to people that I’m working in a full time job again. Without the help support I received, this wouldn’t have been possible, and I thank everyone involved in my journey back to work.’
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Golden chance to shine
The Season so far: This season we have set out to bring the club coaching programme in line with FA age appropriate standard and ensure that all coaches are teaching the principles of playing a team game. Under 11 rangers: Currently sitting in a mid-table position after 9 games. The under 11s have won 5 and lost 4. Under 12 Hornets: Currently sitting in a mid-table position after 8 games. The hornets have won 4 and lost 4. Under 12 Wasps: Currently sitting in a mid-table position after 9 games. The wasps have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 5. Under 13 rangers (9 a side) Currently sitting top of the table after 10 games. The under 13s have won 9 and lost 1. The under 13s are currently on a 9 game unbeaten run after losing the first game of the season.
Cllr Fred Jackson, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for urban regeneration, said: ‘The Chance2Shine initiative is without a doubt one of the best in the country at helping people who are unemployed to gain the experience necessary to get back into paid work. The jobs market is still tough for people, so having that extra bit of recent experience on the CV can get you noticed by employers who want willing candidates hungry to learn new skills. We now have a number of companies approaching us to organise placements for them, in addition to our continuing Council offer.’ If you can offer a quality work placement and need some help - call 0800 073 2007 for more information.
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Parking boost over Christmas Blackpool Council and the Blackpool BID have joined forces to launch two festive car parking offers ahead of the Christmas shopping period. The first offer, aimed at helping local firms and encouraging visitors and residents to discover Blackpool’s wide variety of small shops on national ‘Small Business Saturday’, will see free parking offered at all Council car parks on Saturday 6 December. The offer is available throughout the day and evening. The second offer will see shoppers offered parking for a pound in four town centre car parks – West Street, Central, Talbot multi-storey and East Topping Street. This offer will run on the four Thursday late night shopping events on November 27 and December 4, 11 and 18 from 5pm until midnight. Joining in with the Thursday night offer , the Houndshill Shopping Centre car park will also be a pound to park from 5pm - midnight. Sunday November 30 and December 7, 14 and 21 are also included in the Park for a Pound offer in the four Council Town Centre Car Parks. It is hoped the two offers will mean a healthy influx of visitors to Blackpool’s ever improving town centre to take advantage of the range of shops, restaurants and entertainment on offer. Cllr John Jones, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: ‘The Christmas period is the most important time of the year for the retail sector and we want to do all that we can to encourage as many shoppers as possible in Blackpool. These offers are designed to attract people to carry out their Christmas shopping in Blackpool and hopefully also stop for bite to eat or to enjoy a show. For our local businesses to 24
thrive they need support from local people. I hope that residents and visitors take advantage of these parking offers and in turn support our local economy.’ Eileen Ormand, Town Centre and BID Manager said: ‘With the variety of good quality restaurants and cafes, national and independent retailers and our enviable leisure offer with theatres, bars, clubs, and the Winter Gardens, and the Blackpool Tower our town centre really does have something for everyone. These car parking offers jointly funded by Blackpool BID and Blackpool Council will benefit our loyal residents and visitors and are a real thank you to them for their visits but also are a great way to encourage people who perhaps haven’t visited the town centre for some time to “Park for a Pound” and come and see just why Blackpool town centre is so special. I urge everyone to take up these Car Parking offers, support the independent stores on Small Business Saturday, come into the town centre on the Christmas Thursday nights and think how much fun you and your family can have in Blackpool all day (and evening!) for just a pound to park your car on the Christmas Sundays.’ Car parks participating on Small Business Saturday, 7th December; Bolton Street, Bonny Street, Central, Central Beach, Central Coach & Car Park, Chapel Street (surface), Cocker Square, Cocker Street, East Topping Street, Gynn Square, Lonsdale A, Lonsdale B, Lytham Road, Queen Street, South Beach Car Park, South Car Park, South King Street, Talbot Multi Storey, Tower Street, West Street.
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PADDINGTON CAST: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Peter Capaldi, Jim Broadbent, Nicole Kidman Ben Whishaw. Paddington follows the comic misadventures of a young Peruvian bear with a passion for all things British, who travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he begins to realise that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family, who read the hand-written label around his neck (‘Please look after this bear. Thank you.’) and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though Paddington’s luck has changed- that is, until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a certain museum taxidermist, with an old score to settle... Paddington is the timeless and universal story of an outsider in search of a home, in a modern world that’s sometimes difficult to navigate.
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GET SANTA CAST: Jim Broadbent, Rafe Spall, newcomer Kit Conner, Stephen Graham, Ewen Bremner, Jodie Whittaker, Warwick Davis, Joanna Scanlan, Nonso Anozie, Perry Benson, Matt King, Joshua McGuire and Hera Hilmar. Days before Christmas, reindeers are found running loose through the streets of London. 9-year-old Tom (played by newcomer Kit Connor) hears
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rustling outside his house and is astonished to discover Santa (Jim Broadbent) in the garden shed. Escaping the wreckage of his sleigh and desperate to return to Lapland, Santa has come to ask Tom and his dad Steve (Rafe Spall) for help. But Steve has just been released from prison and all he wants is to stay out of trouble and
spend time with his son. Only after Santa is arrested for trying to liberate his reindeer from Battersea Dogs Home – can Tom persuade Steve to carry out Santa’s madcap plan. Whist Santa adjusts to life on the inside; Steve and Tom are on the run with the clock ticking, on a desperate quest to save Christmas.
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CINEMA & DVD 12TH DEcEMBER
THE HOBBIT - THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES CAST: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ken Stott, James Nesbitt, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, and Orlando Bloom. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the defenceless men, women and children of Lake-town. Obsessed above all else with his reclaimed treasure, Thorin sacrifices friendship and honour to hoard it as Bilbo’s frantic attempts to make him see reason drive the Hobbit towards a desperate and dangerous choice. But there are even greater dangers ahead. Unseen by any but the Wizard Gandalf, the great enemy Sauron has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide – unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends in the epic Battle of the Five Armies, as the future of Middle-earth hangs in the balance.
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THE MISSING
When five year-old Oliver disappears while on holiday in France; it is the beginning of a journey that will span eight years and two continents. The Missing takes you inside the mind of a father, Tony desperate to find his lost son. Told through a delicate and complex narrative that reflects the fractured and frantic battle for a lost child, The Missing is a thrilling and heart-breaking drama of a life consumed by hope, love, truth and obsession.
A gripping puzzle with twists and turns at every stage, Tony’s exhaustive search fractures his marriage to Emily and threatens to destroy his life. Julien, the French police detective who launched the initial search for the child, also finds himself drawn back into the hunt that he was never able to resolve when Oliver first disappeared. Exploring the emotional cost of a child’s abduction, this gripping thriller is expected to become one of television and DVD’s biggest titles of the year.
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Local RSPCA news Can you offer a home to an animal?
Ebony was abandoned at the vets by her previous owner, they left her there to have an operation and never collected her. She is a sweet girl who can sometimes be shy so a quieter home would be better. She is thought to be 3- 5 years old, She is a very pretty cat who likes affection but sometimes just wants to lay in the sun and sleep. She is suitable to live with older children but no other animals. She could possibly live with another cat as long as it is a calm one. Marco was transferred to us from another Centre along with his 2 brothers. He is a young Degu. He is very friendly and likes being handled. He had to have his tail amputated but it doesn’t effect him. He loves his wheel and his treats. It is hoped he would be able to live with other degus but it would need to be another male and they would have to make sure they didn’t fight. Degus are £15.00 each to adopt and like to be active so need big cages. The Amazon Wishlist Christmas Tree Appeal, this year RSPCA are doing something extra special by having a Christmas Tree which has cards attached with wishlist items on. These are items from their Amazon wishlist online. You can choose a card from the tree and on it is the item you may wish to purchase for the Centre. You can then replace the card with a picture of your own pet or in memory of a previous pet if you wish. To view their wishlist online please visit http://tinyurl.com/bplrspcawishlist or pop down to the Centre to view the tree with the items on.
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Shoe box appeal, they are appealing for shoe boxes with lots of cats, small animal toys and treats in. People decorate the shoe boxes for Christmas and fill them with toys and anything they think the animals could use at the Centre. There are drop off points all over Blackpool and at the Animal Centre in Stalmine. If people are wanting to know the drop off points they can then call us 01253 703000 to find out the nearest point to drop off for you. They hope to have the dog kennels ready early next year and still have lots of cats and small animals at the moment looking for homes. There are a lot of guinea pigs and the two Degus who have been here a while now. Further info at www.rspcablackpool.org.uk. RSPCA Longview Animal Centre, Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, Poulton-Le-Fydle, FY6 0JR. Opening times 11am-5pm Tue-Sun. Contact: 01253 703000, enquiries@rspcablackpool.org
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Work to expand a popular Blackpool leisure centre has begun
Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre is currently undergoing expansion work to extend the size of the fitness and exercise studios, as well as to introduce a dedicated room for a Feel Good Factory – a ladies only toning suite facility. The £414,000 investment will extend the fitness studio to include 20 more exercise stations, as well as a large area dedicated to free weights. A new exercise class and spinning studio will also be located on the ground floor, while a meeting space will also be created next to the large activity room. In addition, following the success of the Feel Good Factory toning suite at Palatine Leisure Centre, a similar facility will also be built in to the first floor at Moor Park. Since opening the facility at Palatine in 2012, it has gained 300 regular users and its thought a similar scheme in the north of the town could be beneficial too. Cllr Graham Cain, cabinet member for leisure and tourism, said: ‘Since the re-launch of Moor Park in 2011, it has proved exceptionally popular and we’re getting some really good feedback from people who visit it.
Moor Park Leisure Centre Now we’re investing even more in to the centre to make it better still. People have said that they want more exercise machines and bigger studios so we’ve listened to their feedback and are doing exactly that. The Feel Good Factory at Palatine has proved really popular as an alternative to the regular gym environment. The room is more relaxed and sociable and has been a hit with people who don’t want to join the more serious gym goers in the regular studio. I hope it will be as successful at Moor Park too. All three of our leisure centres provide excellent value for money and are a great way for people to get fit and healthy. If anyone wants to find out more about joining they can go to any of the receptions or visit www.sportblackpool.co.uk for more information’
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Expansion for popular leisure centre
The finished expansion will be open to the public from 19 January 2015. During the refurbishment period, some changes have been made to class timetable at the centre with the majority of spinning and exercise classes being relocated to the sports hall, library or community centre. Anybody who uses the classes at the leisure centre should check at reception to see whether their class has been moved.
Local Volunteer Community Health Champions sought A team of volunteer ‘Community Health Champions’ are being sought by NHS Fylde and Wyre Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
Continuing from the success of the previous recruitment campaign we are now looking for a second intake of volunteer ‘Community Health Champions’ to work on projects with NHS Fylde and Wyre Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The CHC’s will act as a direct link between local communities and the CCG, helping to shape future services and improve existing ones. These volunteer roles provide an opportunity for local people to gain new knowledge & skills, but more importantly make a real difference within their community. Community Health Champions have the opportunity to make a substantial impact on the future of health care in Fylde and Wyre. Through sharing their own feedback and the experiences of the wider community, the CHC’s have the opportunity to tell the CCG what is working well and what services need to be improved.
Anyone living in the Fylde and Wyre area can apply for one of these roles. People living outside of the area who have a direct link to services delivered in Fylde and Wyre may also be considered. An already existing interest in health services is not necessarily essential. To find out more about this volunteer role then contact Christine Carty on 07460 131188, 01253 344398 or email ccg@rpotential.co.uk
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Blackpool News TOP: World Fireworks Championships ABOVE: Peter Kay at the Illuminations Switch On LEFT: Niamh Perry and cast in ‘Mamma Mia!’ International Tour. Photo: Brinkhoff & Mögenburg
Sensational end to the season
Blackpool’s tourism industry has enjoyed one of its best seasons in years. That was the verdict at VisitBlackpool’s end of season review event at the Winter Gardens as hoteliers, attractions, business owners and those responsible for promoting the town looked back on 2014. The event, attended by more than 50 leading figures from the industry, also saw the launch of two new visitor economy initiatives – a new approved visitor accommodation scheme (1) and the roll out of the WorldHost customer service programme across the resort. The event attendees were told that the challenge was to replicate the success of 2014 next year. Initiatives already in the pipeline for 2015 include: • Bringing back the brilliant events programme that lit up the summer season and helped drive a 30% (2) increase in overnight stays including Showzam!, Armed Forces Week, the Blackpool Air Show, the World Fireworks Championships, the Switch-On Festival Weekend and Ride the Lights. • Bringing another high-profile summer season show to the Winter Gardens to try to match the success of Mamma Mia! which scooped more than £3m at the Box Office (3), making it the highest grossing show in the resort’s history. • Adding new attractions to ‘The Resort Pass’, the Disney style all in one pass to numerous Blackpool attractions which has proved so popular.
• Exploring ways to invest in the Illuminations and find new streams of funding to meet the financial challenges facing the local authority. • Continuing to try to increase business tourism, capitalising on the new direct Blackpool to London rail link, exploring further conferencing and events opportunities. • Marketing the resort nationally with positive publicity such as that achieved by the Blackpool’s Back campaign, Strictly Come Dancing and much more Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for tourism and leisure, thanked businesses and residents for supporting events and tourism this year and pledged to continue to make bold decisions, like bringing in MAMMA MIA! which was such a success. He said: ‘It has been a truly fantastic season. The success of MAMMA MIA!, the Switch-On Festival Weekend, the World Fireworks Championships, Blackpool Air Show and so much more has been a huge tonic for Blackpool. Add that to the incredible regeneration work that has gone on here from the transformation of the Promenade and the creation of the Comedy Carpet and Festival House to the sparkling new Talbot Gateway Central Business District that now greets visitors who get off the train at Blackpool North Station and we really believe we have a winning formula. As the campaign says Blackpool is back and our job now is to build on that in 2015.’
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LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 Monday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Thursday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Friday & Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm Sunday closed MOOR PARK LIBRARY Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday 9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday 9.30am 7.00pm, Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday - closed ST WALBURGER’S CHURCH Open every Saturday to visitors throughout the year, 10am - 2pm. Refreshments provided. Trips up the Spire for a fee of £2. Tel: 07709574422 FOREST GATE BAPTISH CHURCH Near Stanley ParkServices every Sunday at 10.45am and 6.30pm www.fgbcblackpool.co.uk
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RSPCA SPONSOR A 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. Old Tom Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR. Tuesdays - Sundays 11am - 5pm with a new telephone number 01253 703000. FUNDRAISING GROUP Why not come along & join our friendly fundraising group. We meet the first Thursday of every month at All Hallows Church Hall (Shipon Room) from 7.30pm - we raise much needed funds for Trinity Hospice & Brian House Children’s Hospice in Bispham. We collect in stores, bag pack, run Quiz Nights, raffles, tombolas, bake cakes, ride bikes (not all at the same time) and have a good laugh. Come along & find out, we would love to meet you - our members are aged 15-80+ and live across the coast from Fleetwood to Kirkham. Everyone is welcome! AGE UK BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT SHOPPING SERVICE Contact 622812 We provide a Shopping Service to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to residents aged 18+. Support is provided for clients if needed. CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING CLUB, Warley Road, Blackpool FY1 2RW. We would like to invite new members to join our club. Men, women or children are welcome, either experienced or beginners. Help will be at hand to learn the game. Please contact the Secretary/Treasurer on Tel: 01253 356598 INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST CHARITY SHOP 22 Deansgate, Blackpool We are looking for more volunteers! If you could spare 2 or 3 hours per week, or more, please call in the shop for an application form.
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MEDITATION CLASSES Kilmory Community Center, Kilmory Place Bispham Relax unwind and de stress. Meditations include Angelic visualization, mindfulness, crystals and shamanic drumming. All welcome Every Wednesday evening 7pm till 8pm. Contact 508165 / 07834072273
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DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL SUPPORT GROUP Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate - - -FY3- -9JL. - -A -relaxed - - - evening - - - -for - -people - - -with ----Drive Diabetes. All welcome Every third Weds of the month. 7pm to 9pm Contact Robert, 358067 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. www.fylde-coast-childrens.diabetesukgroup.org email diabetesuk.fyldekidssupport@sky.com BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP ACOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Kincraig Community Centre, Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 0NB. Anyone feels that they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend any A.A. meeting. This is an “open” meeting which means that partners, friends and other interested people eg. doctors, spiritual leaders and social workers etc are all welcome as well as the problem drinker. Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30pm Contact Ron H, 0742 99 66 404 or Peter V 07817 547 973 bisphamworkshop@gmail.com MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch meet every 2nd Wednesday every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Contact Gwynneth Mugonyi 696233 or Helpline connect 08457626262 BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK FLOWER CLUB St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bispham New Members most welcome.Meet every third Weds of the month, 7-30pm. Contact Helen 354548 ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, FY2 0AS Every Thursday evening, 7.30pm. Contact Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 BLACKPOOL TRINITY HOSPICE FRIENDS GROUP The Shippon Rooms All Hallows Church, Bispham. Want to join a fun friendly fundraising group? Then come to our meetings. Our members range from 13-70 plus! We are all young at heart and love to make a difference. The first Thursday of the month 7.30pm. BLACKPOOL JUBILEE STROKE ASSOCIATION Holycross Church, Central Drive Blackpool Provides a service for Stroke suffers and their carers. Transport available 2nd & 4th Friday eve of the month. Contact 872142 CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS Palatine Road, Services 10.45am and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Rev Alan Byrom 390272
LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Forest Gate Baptist Church Hall, Forest Gate, Blackpool Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Every Fri 1:30-3:30pm. Contact Susan 07976 620 196 FYLDE COAST CRAFTERS Spencer Court (off Talbot Road) Blackpool Needlework Club, many needlecrafts covered including: beadwork jewellery-making, cross stitch, hand & machine embroidery, knitting, crochet and lacemaking etc. Every Saturday Christine 342406 BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS 596 Devonshire Road Bispham Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 years old plus adults to fill roles as instructional staff or as members of the Unit Management Team. Contact us or drop in for a chat on a parade night. 01253 500499 FYLDE FILM SOCIETY Blackpool Odeon. The Fylde Film Society is a group of film lovers from across the Fylde who share a common interest in viewing some of the best of contemporary world cinema. Meet every fortnight. Further details www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk BLACKPOOL & FYLDE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY Victory Baptist Church, St Annes Road, Blackpool FY4 2AP We hold weekly meetings each Thursday at 7.30pm from 5/9/13 until 22/5/14, We are always happy to welcome guests. Contact: B.Robinson on 01253 890731 BISPHAM IL GI YAEWONDO SELF DEFENSE Various locations, see website for details. Established in Lancashire, Northwest England for over 30 years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full member organisation of the UK Taekwondo Development Council.Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00. Contact 07812 898268. www.ilgitaekwondo.org MODERN SMOOTH JIVE Wainwright Club, 173 Hornby Rd, Blackpool FY1 4RD Dancing and Social Night with Jaguar Jive. 8.00pm (beginners) and 9.15pm (intermediate) then ALL freestyle until 10.45pm No partner necessary. Singles, couples and groups welcome. Every Wednesday 07857433829. www.jaguarjive.com ROYAL SIGNALS ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Cricket Club, Stanley Park The Association is for any serving/ex serving members of The Royal Corps Of Signals. Come along and join us, we have several events planned and you will be made very welcome. Meet on the second Tuesday of the monthm 19:30. Contact Chairman Ernie Howe 07852698282 or The Secretary 07946222517 H&N CANCER SUPPORT MEETING Imperial Hotel, Blackpool Come along and meet like-minded people dealing with Head & Neck cancer, Everyone Welcome and we look forward to meeting Patients, Carer and family member on the night. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. Contact 07779 169 833 chris@theswallows.org.uk www.theswallows.org.uk ART CLASSES IN OILS By Bob Brockbank. 2hrs sessions at £10 each. Held at Mike Hall’s, Preston Old Road, Blackpool (opposite the Boars Head) Beginners welcome. also Door to Door Framing. T: 07780804195
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LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN New adult beginners class starting Thursday 28th August. 10 week course, every Thursday 7pm 8.30pm. By the end of the course you will have learnt a Ballroom and Latin American routine. Singles welcome. Bispham United Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish Road. Barbara 01253 356558, Peter 01253 594516 SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Marton United Reformed Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue, Blackpool FY3 9UZ. Want to meet up with like-minded people? We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. 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. £3 p/w. Every Tuesday between 09:30 & 12:30. Contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402 LAYTON LADIES BOWLING CLUB Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue entrance) We are looking for new members. Bowlers and learners would be very welcome.Tuesday afternoons 1p.m. Contact Barbara, 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 BLACKPOOL KEYBOARD CLUB Pro Deaf Club, Cornwall Ave, Blackpool, off Warbreck Hill Road, near Gynn Square Now in our 40th year! Concerts are held on the 2nd tuesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. Top professional performers with a variety of music to suit everyone. For details phone or text Stephen on 07731 148530 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 STAINING WOMENS INSTITUTE Meetings on a variety of subjects are held every third Wednesday in the month from 7:30pm in St Luke’s church next to Staining school. Further details from Jean Armstrong on 886325 or just turn up on the night. A warm welcome awaits. LANCASHIRE BRANCH OF R.E.M.E ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (Opposite Belle Vue Pub) Whitegate Dr meet every 2nd Thursday of the month. The branch is open to all serving and ex members of R.E.M.E. Meeting start time 19:00 for 19:30 hrs. All members welcome. Also associate membership will be available. ALL welcome. THE ‘CRAFTY LADIES’ St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, Bispham. We now meet twice monthly 1 pm to 3 pm on the 1st & 2nd Wednesdays of the month.Brighten up the winter months, come and join us and bring your own craft project or learn something new - crochet, knitting, embroidery, card making, painting etc. If you’ve always wanted to paint but didn’t have the confidence to have a go, let us teach you. No drawing or painting skills are required as we give expert tuition. We also arrange outings to places of interest. Contact: 01253 354278 or 01253 594585
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ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND GROUPS AT ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BISPHAM All Hallows Church & Halls (Barn, Stable, Wardens & Shippon) All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AY A concert. Back by popular request the very talented Blackpool Music Service Youth Concert Band. ‘A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL TREAT Number 3’ on Wednesday 17th December 7-9pm in the Barn. Cost £5 (Includes refreshments). Proceeds will be split between the Bell Restoration Fund and the Band who are to tour in Spain in 2015. For tickets contact the church office or pay on the door. ‘Messy Church’ next meet Saturday 6th December, 3-5pm, in ‘The Barn’, No charge, (Crafts, Cooking, Games, Quiz, Café, Fellowship, Worship & Fun) for all the family. Future dates: 2015 10th January; 7th February; 7th March & 4th April (Not Good Friday). Who Let The Dads Out? meet the 3rd Saturday in the month. Next meet 20th December. In the Stable 10am12noon. A toddler session for all male carers and their 0-pre-school children. Give mum some time off. Tea etc and great food. Toys for the children to play with. Come along and meet with other dads. Costdonation. Mums & Todds Group (Open to all carers of babies & pre-school children) meet term time on Thursdays, in the Barn. 9.30-10.45am & 12.452.15pm. £1 per family– includes a cup of coffee etc. All welcome. Variety of toys and includes short singing session. An opportunity to make new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All Stars meet term time Thursday’s, 4.25-5.30pm in the Stable. For all 7-11years old. An hour of lively, fun, fast-paced Bible theme activities. Includes: Snack, Praise, Story, Activity, Gospel, Sharing, Memory, Praise, Shop then Home. Just turn up. Cafe Church meet the 1st Friday in the month, next meet 5th December, 7.30pm in the Stable. Enjoy a cup of tea etc & cake (Cost - donation). Different theme & speaker each month. An opportunity to make make new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. ‘Craft n Chatter’ December date to may be rearranged. Please make contact to check. Next meet 23rd January, (4th Friday every month), 2-3.30pm in the Stable. Cost £1. Come along with your craft, knitting, crochet, embroidery etc, up to you and enjoy an afternoon with new friends, a cup of tea etc and a chatter. If you want to learn a new skill then members of the group should be able to teach you. Everyone welcome. If you don’t do anything like this and would to learn something new then come along. Various Badminton Groups use the Church Halls- Bispham Techs - Monday eve. Church Groups (just need the basics) on a Tuesday Afternoon & Evening and Sacred Heart - Thursday eve. Just turn up or ring the Rectory 351886 and we can put you in touch with the organizer’s. Other Groups Use the Halls are: Blackpool & Fylde Sugarcraft (monthly); Trinity & Brian House Friends Group (monthly); Wyre Speakers (twice a month); Lanc Rose Line Dancing (weekly), Eskrima Martial Arts (weekly), Slimming World (weekly) & Craft & collectible Fair or 13th December For more information on any of the above contact For any information phone 351886 or e-mail secbah@googlemail.com BLACKPOOL SUGARCRAFT If you have an interest in cake decorating & Sugarcraft, then come along to our meetings. We have a different demonstrator every month showcasing lots of different skills. It is a great opportunity to make new friends who share a passion for cake decorating. Everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced Sugarcrafters. As well as demonstrations we also run hands on sugarcraft skills workshops. The club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Stable, Bispham Parish Church, All Hallows Rd, Bispham, FY2 OAY. For more information call Cheryl 07735 605682 or find us on Facebook: Blackpool Sugarcraft Bsg
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BLACKPOOL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 at All Saints Church Hall, 98 Park Road, Blackpool. Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00, Palatine Sports Centre, St. Annes Rd, Blackpool T: 0756559001 www.blackpoolshotokankarateclub.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
STAY AND PLAY FOR UNDER FIVES Victoria church, Newton Drive. FY3 8BY Every Thursday and Friday 10am-1.30pm, School terms only. Soft Play facility. details 01253 820020
EASY BEGINNERS PILATES CLASSES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS Ideal for back and joint problems, every Wednesday Bispham Community Centre 11am - 12noon Call Norma to book 0771 5651283
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. ZUMBA FITNESS with Barry, want to improve all round fitness levels? shake and shimmy into fabulous shape. Tuesdays 6pm, Thursdays 6pm, St. Pauls Worship Centre on Egerton Rd (North Shore). Fridays 6.30pm Holy Family Church hall on Links Rd (North Shore) £4.50 per class. No need to book 07922 688009 ZUMBA GOLD with Barry, Mondays 7:30, Tuesdays 11am and Thursdays 12noon Bispham United Reform Church on Cavendish Rd, a slower pace of zumba which is perfect for those wanting to get back into an active lifestyle. Burn upto 800 calories and become more healthy. £4.50 per session. No need to book 07922 688009 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH SOCIAL NIGHT Social night every saturday evening from 8pm until 10pm. Ballroom, Latin American and a few popular Sequence Dances. Come and join us, we are a very friendly crowd. For details call Barbara 01253 356558 STITCH AND CHAT CLUB Every Monday 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 2:30 - 4:15pm. We hold tuition classes a supply materials for the following; Card Making, Knitting, Crochet, Pin Pricking and General Crafts. Come along and learn a new skill or brush up on some old ones. We organise coach trips and occasional outside workshops. Dunsop Court, Blackpool. Tel: 01253 405138 SUNSHINE CLUB FOR THE OVER 60’S held in St Luke’s church Staining, every 2nd Thursday of the month for afternoon teas. We also run a day trip the last Thursday of every month. Everyone welcome. For further details tel Mrs Finch on 01253 398555 or Mrs Ardley on 01253 397516 BISPHAM TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD Cavendish Road U R Church Hall Bispham. We are a group of forward looking women who meet together monthly. The annual programme includes speakers, demonstrations and social activities. Townswomen offer each other support and develop new skills and interests. Our choir meet on Tuesdays at 2pm. Arts and crafts group meet every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. Also regular Drama Group meetings. New members will be assured of a warm welcome. Contact Pauline 352365
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 THE GATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Bispham Community Centre,meets every Sunday at 10:30 for praise,worship and prayer with Junior Church.All are welcome.Refreshments. Call Pastor Bob on 01772683243 or www.gatechurch.org ENCORE SINGERS BLACKPOOL Encore is a recently formed choir of experienced female singers ,who offer a warm welcome to anyone wishing to come along to meet the choir ,and to consider joining us. We have a variety of concerts booked for the coming months and are looking for new members. Rehearse at Springfield Methodist Church, Bispham Rd, Blackpool FY2 9HQ on Thursdays from 7.45pm to 9.15pm. For more details contact Wendy Anyon (secretary) on 01253 341502 or email;encoresingers@aol.co.uk INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & HOLIDAYS ASSOCIATION Are you interested in travel, would you like to see illustrated talks from around the world. Why not join us for light hearted friendly evening. We meet in the Theatre at Blackpool Sixth Form College. See our website for details http://www.fyldetravellers.org.uk BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries Ann on 890717 ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New in take, train every Sunday 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, Garstang Road West, Blackpool FY3 7JH. We welcome men and women to our league. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone 18+ who is looking to play a fun full contact, fast paced team sport we would love to hear from you. for details email blackpoolrollerderby@ live.co.uk BLACKPOOL RANGERS JFC - UNDER 10S We are on the lookout for new players to join our Under 10s squad for this coming season. Players need to be in Year 5 this September. New players and those who have played at other clubs are all welcome. We play and train on the gala fields in Bispham next to our state of the art clubhouse which is located on All Saints Road just off Ashfield Road. Interested? For further information please contact Andy Earnshaw 07762 499674 or andy.earnshaw@hotmail. com
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PRE-BOND RAMBLERS we walk monthly on the second Sunday. We have 3 walks to chose from. Make new friends & keep fit. We have our evening meal at a pub on route home. All welcome, Coach pick up points in Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Wesham. Ring 711898 for booking
SASSY SEWERS GROUP Claremont Community centre on Claremont Road. We meet every Tuesday from 1.00pm to 3.30pm to Sew, chat and socialise. If you enjoy sewing and meeting new friends then come along and give it a go. We ask you for £1.50 per week to pay for room hire,refreshments and equipment. More details Tel Christine on 593556
FYLDE BIRD CLUB We are a small friendly bird watching club; we meet at 7.45 on the 4th Tuesday each month at The River Wyre in Poulton at 7.45. Whether you are an experienced bird watcher or just starting out birding or would just like to know more about the birds in our area. Our members are happy to share information on sites or where birds are to be found. We have speakers and other events throughout the year. 16th December Quiz and Christmas Social. Visit our web site at www.fyldebirdclub.org. jean.wagstaff@hotmail.co.uk, Rhind1003@btinternet.com
DARK HORSE WRITERS’ GROUP New writers always welcome at the Dark Horse Writers’ Group. Monthly meetings, third Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9 pm, at the Catholic Club, Blackpool town centre. Contact Stewart Connell, Phone: 01253 763270, Mobile: 07833913970, email: jstewartconnell@gmail.com
FYLDE NATURALIST Walks on alternate Saturdays. Sat 8th Galgate to Lancaster. Coach pickup points Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool and Poulton. Wednesday evening lectures held at Church Alive Halls, Raikes Parade. 7.15 please pay £1 on the door. Wed 3rd Dec, extraordinary meeting 715. Jacobs join & raffle, please bring along a prize. Info: Carole 316713. TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/evening at Montgomery High School, All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ. We offer inclusive performing arts to children, young people and adults aged 4 years upwards. Workshop fees are £30 for a term (approx 12 weeks). For more information and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or email tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk BLACKPOOL BUDDIES A new peer support group bringing people together to share skills and develop friendships. We meet on the last Friday of every month from 1pm - 4pm and hold a social every Sunday from 3pm – 5pm at the Progress Club, Exchange Street, FY1 2DU. For more information pop along, or contact Tom on 07717 380 857. SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Active 69 yr old female would female travel companion and male friend to share theatre, dancing, music, cinema, dining out, social events. Call Sylvia 594488 FYLDE ROTARY RAMBLERS (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING GROUP) Associated with the Rambler’s Association Want to shake off the winter blues, then why not come along, have a day out and enjoy the English Countryside with our happy group of walkers. We meet every third Sunday in the month and there are usually three grades of walk to choose from, led by experienced members of the Club. A the end of each walk we all get together to enjoy some welcome refreshment. There are various coach pick-up points throughout the Fylde and there are always spare seats available for guests. Social events are held throughout the year. For more information about the Club please phone 01253 886181 / 07931487644 or you can visit our website www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk 40
NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the Bona-Vista Hotel 104-106 Queens Promenade, Blackpool. FY2 9NX. Tel.01253 351396. 1-0 pm for 1-30 pm on the third tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome. Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon. For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383. SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham
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RIVER RIBBLE & ITS LANDSCAPE HISTORY 1st December, 7pm Blackpool 6th Form College, Blackpool Old Road.
A lecture by Alan Crosby, Hon Research Fellow at the Universities of Lancaster and Liverpool, for Blackpool Geographical Association.
UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS MEETING Tuesday 2nd December, 11am Council Chambers at Blackpool Town Hall
Tea and coffee available. All retired Unison members welcome. Our Xmas meal will be at Kwizeen Restaurant on King Street Blackpool on the 10th December.
More information please contact Nita - nita.sproston@ blackpool-unison.co.uk HUW STEPHENS (RADIO ONE) DJ SET Friday 5th December, 9pm The Blue Room, 139 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3NX
The UK’s champion of new music Huw Stephens heads to Blackpool to blast out a few tunes new and old. Live support comes from Blackpool band ‘The Colours’
Tickets £5.50 (Available through SEEtickets.com and Skiddle.com) E-Tickets + Pay On Door available. www. facebook.com/theblueroombpl NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE CONCERT Friday 5th December, 7:30pm Blackpool Sixth Form College’s Theatre
Mishka Momen plays Mendelssohn, Ravel and Chopin.
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RSPCA CHARITY NIGHT Sat 6th December from 07:30pm to 11:00pm Winterbourne Hotel - Fosses showbar 22-30, Clarendon Road, FY1 6EF
Fun charity night event held in aid of the local animal centre. There will be a show and pie & peas supper on the night. Featuring, Neil diamond story and Miss Wilma! Fun for everyone and to help raise money for the animals in our care. FREE ENTRY but donations welcome. Please get in touch if you need further information. The doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 9pm held at Fosses showbar
Info: Natasha Henderson at enquiries@rspcablackpool. org.ukor 01253 703000 CHRISTMAS MESSY CHURCH Sunday 7th December, 2.30pm Victoria Church, Newton Drive. Blackpool. FY3 8BY Free event...all welcome.
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BLACKPOOL BELLS CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG Wednesday 10th December, 7-30 pm St Georges United Reformed Church, Plymouth Rd, Layton Blackpool Bells will be having a Christmas Sing a Long Refreshments Available. Free entrance
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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH US IN WELSH AND ENGLISH Thursday 11th December, doors 6.45, buffet 7.00 prompt The Snug at The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston PR1 8JP Like to sing a song, read a poem, tell a joke? All welcome! Noson Lawen Nadolig is in The Snug.
For tickets (£10.00 including buffet) e-mail clwbsiarad@ gmail.com or visit www.welshclubpreston.org, note: ticket orders by Saturday 22 Nov, please RSPCA INFORMATION STALLS 12th, 13th and 14th December, 10am to 5pm Pets At Home, Blackpool Retail Park, Squires Gate Lane, FY4 2RP Pets At Home, Holyoak Avenue Bispham, FY2 0QX RSPCA Blackpool will be doing an information stall, tombola and giving out advice over three days at pets at home, at both branches. It gives them an opportunity to raise money for the local animal centre before the christmas period.
Info: enquiries@rscpablackpool.org.uk or 01253 703000 HELP FOR HEROES - BLACK TIE CHARITY DINNER Saturday 13th December Blackpool Park Golf Club, North Park Drive, FY3 8LS
In aid of Help For Heroes. They are looking for companies which would kindly help promote their business by sponsoring a table advert for a donation of their choice to the event. Anyone wishing to contribute in anyway towards making the fundraising evening a a great success will be much appreciated by the many people the charity support. For further details contact the event coordinator Mary Oxby on 07799 583988 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND HOLIDAYS ASSOCIATION 17th December, 7:30pm Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR Tonight’s we enjoy a Members’ Evening in which three of our members provide a true variety of topics with: ‘Asian Medley’ by Julie and David Swift, ‘New Zealand’ by Margaret Skipper, ‘Discovering American Cities through Sport’ by David Stretch. For further information, including details about the ‘Programme for the Year 2014-15’ visit our website www.fyldetravellers.org.uk or telephone Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799 VALLEY CHURCH BLACKPOOL - CHRISTMAS ENCOUNTER 21st December, 10:30am The Christmas Encounter will be bringing home the message of Christmas in a way that is modern, contemporary and relevant for people today. Valley services are exciting, fun and engaging regardless of where you are in your understanding of God. And if you’re new to the idea of Church, you will be made to feel at home with contemporary music, free cake and the warmest welcome. For details Tel: 01772 696717 Email: james.baker@ valleychurch.eu. www.valleychurch.eu/blackpool or follow us on twitter: @valley_bpool ‘SEARCH FOR SANTA’ TO THE NORTH POLE Monday 22nd December 12-30pm Departing Blackpool airport at 2pm A Day of Sunshine will be accepting nominations for our Search 4 Santa 2014 until Monday 8th December, so if you know of a Local child who has had a difficult year, due to illness or disability, Please get in touch with us so we can consider them for a place in this years event! Your nomination could give a deserving Local child the chance of a place on this magical trip! (nomination forms available on the web site). T: 01253 720710, www.dayof-sunshine.com
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