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A different quality of care The team at Home Instead Senior Care in Blackpool, North Cleveleys and Fleetwood are passionate about providing care to its clients which not only improves the quality of their life but those of their families too. Owner Tara said, “We are passionate about providing the highest standard of person-centred care. Our ethos is simple – treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves. In doing this we are improving our clients’ quality of life and helping them to remain living in their own homes.” Home Instead Senior Care specialises in providing care for older people in their own homes. The service is extremely flexible and ranges from help a few hours a day to 24 hour care. We believe that care can’t be delivered in a short, rushed visit so our care calls are of a minimum hour duration. Each and every one of our clients has a care plan tailored specifically to their own needs. Whether it’s a trip to the park for some fresh air, a visit to the hairdressers; some help around the house or assistance with shopping; right through to medication reminders and post-operative support or respite care we are here to help. We also provide a range of specialist services, which include
Alzheimer’s and dementia care, convalescence care and respite care. What’s more, we take time to carefully match our caregivers to clients so that they share common areas of interest and can form an immediate bond. We only employ the most caring, considerate and empathetic caregivers – people to whom making a difference to the lives of others is important. It is for this reason that we enjoy long-lasting relationships with our clients. Our caregivers are carefully selected, are CRB checked and have to provide six references Home Instead Senior Care are committed to making a difference, we regard it as a special privilege to look after people with love, care and compassion and we take our responsibilities very seriously indeed For more information on Home Instead Senior Care please call us on 01253 200770 or visit www. homeinstead.co.uk/ blackpoolandwyre
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CIRCOLOMBIA
An extraordinary circus company from Colombia visiting Blackpool between Paris and London as part of Showzam 2015
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Diarmuid offers the following design tips to gardeners who want their garden to look good, whatever the weather:
n Keep the overall design simple. ou would have thought that When you’re making a plan, use a when he moved to a new few sweeping lines to lead the eye house in Wicklow, known from the viewing point, which is as the Garden of Ireland, often the kitchen window, right down Diarmuid Gavin, the enfant to the back of your plot. terrible of the gardening fraternity, would have wasted no time n Turn your lawn into a welcoming hauling in the diggers, landscaping green wide pathway, which almost materials, amazing plants and acts as an arrow, drawing the eye or architectural altars. the visitor on a journey. Think again. The TV gardening n Keep the planting simple. Mass maverick admits that it’s easy plant low-growing shrubs such as to talk about garden design, to dwarf purple berberis for colour lecture on it and write books about or clouds of Pittosporum tobira it, but he developed a fear of it ‘Nanum’. when it came to his own plot. “I bought a new home, a show n If your garden is extremely small, house, with a perfectly simple shaded or just damp, give up on garden - wooden fences, sloped a lawn altogether. It’s not going lawn, some scalloped shaped to repay any maintenance and allowing for outdoor living on two beds to the sides and that was you will spend years and fortunes levels. Freshly planted wisterias it. But for the life of me, I couldn’t bemoaning the brown patches and are beginning to climb towards the decide on a good design which invasion of weeds and moss. Dig it sky, wrapped around reclaimed would satisfy the family,” he says. up and replace it with a top quality cast iron pillars. The foundation is “I made the terrible mistake of artificial turf. This can be wonderful, in for a small summer house. ripping out everything that was a green carpet which always looks “I shifted five tonnes of sieved here in the misguided belief that a good, can be easily cleaned, allows topsoil in readiness for new raised clean sweep would provide some rainwater and snow to drain away vegetable beds. The big plan is to clarity. And then I did... nothing... and doesn’t need cutting or feeding. terrace lawns, beds and borders. for ages.” For a top-of-the-range brand, try “However, the big lesson is The situation became so dire that Easigrass. - don’t do it my way. Just do as his local estate agent sheepishly I say.” approached and said Gavin was n Consider what your specimens Gavin and his family live minutes making his job selling properties will look like all year round, not only from the coast. Their garden very difficult because of the state when covered in foliage or flower. enjoys a sunny aspect but, like the of the garden. If you’re planting a tree, why not rest of the country, there is plenty “The ignominy! So, something try a multi-stemmed birch? When of rain. However, he has ploughed needed doing. Even then I ran bare from October to April it still away from the issue. I started work on and has achieved some has a lovely sculptural shape. measure of success in his choice indoors, knocking down walls, Enhance this through the evening of planting. repainting and disposing of heavy by uplighting through the use of a “The difficulty in the last few years black curtains.” spotlight at its base. Ever distracted with other projects, has been the either freezing or n Pay attention to a few detailed just plain cold winters. I like to the TV gardener says that his own areas. Surprise and delight by battle against the elements and plot has progressed slowly. framing your front door with a the echiums that are growing up “After some years I developed a wonderful display of massed colour plan and commissioned a beautiful against the sitting room window in pots. For instance, a mass of are testament to that - they have illustration. Now at least we know flowering cyclamen crammed into been burnt by frost but even now what the garden will look like. a ‘long Tom’ terracotta urn looks stand at a majestic 10ft high. If you “The heavy building work started special and draws attention from are a gardener you roll with the - a beautiful two storey veranda less well tended parts of the garden. weather.” your business call 0800 970 7687 or email info@link-mag.co.uk 20 now crosses the back of the houseAdvertise
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Gaultheria
Use pots in contemporary design
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You may see a lot of these small shrubs in garden centres bearing their colourful red or purple berries at the moment, and they can be easily grown in pots of ericaceous compost or in a garden with lime-free soil in partial shade. Gaultheria is most commonly seen as ground cover under rhododendrons or camellias, but if you want a taller variety you can choose G shallon, which grows to 1.5m, producing dark purple berries. Others, such as G mucronata, are more suitable to add low-growing interest to containers or borders, with their large porcelain-like berries in shades of dark pink, red and white appearing in November.
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If you want the pot to make an impact, select the pot for its architectural shape rather than plant-holding abilities. Sometimes the pot will provide more of a wow factor without a plant in it.
Male and female flowers are nearly always borne by different varieties, so you need to plant more than one type to be sure you will have berries. Female varieties include ‘Cherry Ripe’ and ‘Lilian’, while male types include ‘Thymifolia’ or ‘Male’.
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Horseradish If you’ve loved horseradish with your roast beef this winter, why not try growing your own for an eye-poppingly hot accompaniment?
Buy plants from specialist herb nurseries, or some seed companies offer roots in their autumn catalogues for planting up in late winter or early spring.
Be warned, though, it’s an invasive perennial with deep roots that regrow when they’re broken off and, once established, can be as difficult to get rid of as ground elder.
Make a hole in the soil with a dibber and push a single root into it, thickest end uppermost, leaving the tip at ground level. Plant three roots about 60cm apart for a good clump. Let the plants grow for two years before harvesting.
Grow it in a bottomless bucket sunk into the ground with its rim about an inch above the surface Dig up one plant in September so that the roots don’t spread or October, using the biggest up there and to keep clumps in roots for the kitchen and cutting check. off one of the thinner roots to Only the root of horseradish replant. (Armoracia rusticana) is used. Advertise your business call 0800 970 7687 or email info@link-mag.co.uk
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Buy identical pots for a strong statement - a row of three tall containers, for instance, will look more impressive than a group of pots of different shapes, sizes and colours.
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Things to do this month… n Make sure that tender and half-hardy fuchsias, remaining dormant in their pots, do not become completely dry. Spray any early growth with tepid water in the light to soften the wood, but do this sparingly. n When watering plants (sparingly) in the greenhouse, water them as early in the day as possible, so that surfaces are dry before nightfall. n Order new summerflowering bulbs and tubers from a reputable supplier. Store them in shallow boxes or trays and keep in a dry, frostfree place until ready to plant. 21
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World Seniors Snooker Draw Announced Jimmy White against Ken Doherty will be the pick of the first round ties when snooker’s World Seniors Championship takes place in Blackpool in March. The random draw for the opening round of the 16-man event has been made and it pitched Whirlwind White against former World Champion Doherty.
Steve Davis, John Parrott, Dennis Taylor, Cliff Thorburn, Joe Johnson and - for the first time - Mark Williams will be among the other legends of the sport competing for the £18,000 top prize. The Sky-televised tournament at the Blackpool Tower Circus Arena is on March 2nd and 3rd, 2015. The full first round draw and schedule is: Monday March 2nd from 1pm: Steve Davis v Qualifier 1* John Parrott v Cliff Thorburn Nigel Bond v Qualifier 2 Dennis Taylor v Darren Morgan From 7pm Mark Williams v Qualifier 3 Joe Johnson v Qualifier 4 Jimmy White v Ken Doherty Peter Ebdon v Qualifier 5 The quarter-finals will be played from 1pm on Tuesday March 3rd, followed by the semis and final from 7pm. 22
Tickets are ON SALE NOW and fans MUST BOOK FAST to make sure of their seats as many sessions will sell out quickly. They start at just £10 (concessions £8) - for details call 0871 620 7052 (calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras) or go to www.worldsnooker.com/tickets VIP tickets are also available, priced at £60 for the Monday and £70 for the Tuesday or £110 for both days. They include entry to the VIP Lounge with the chance to mingle with the players. The iconic Blackpool arena will also host the spectacular one-frame Shoot-Out, featuring 64 of the world’s best players, in the same week from March 4 to 6. *The qualifying rounds will take place at Robin Park in Wigan on December 20th and 21st, with players aged 40 and over (by the end of the 2014/15 season) contesting the five spots at the final venue. Tony Knowles, Tony Drago and Alan McManus are among the crowd favourites in action, and entry is free for fans. For details see www.worldsnooker.com
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BISPHAM JUNIOR FOOTBALL FEDERATION BJFF Community Hub Announcement…. BJFF are delighted to announce that we have secured a long-term lease from Blackpool Council for the use of what was formerly known as the Whiteholme Community Centre. During the last 14 months, a great deal of time and effort has been invested in to securing the lease to provide a traditional Club House for our players and parents to enjoy, as well as marking a major milestone in the Club’s 45 year history. This building will place the Club at the very heart of the Community, and subject to our development plans, will provide the facilities needed to support the growth of the Club as well as providing an excellent facility for you all to enjoy and be proud of. We intend to retain the “Community” status by encouraging use by other Clubs, charity partners and organizations. The facility is already undergoing rebranding with completion scheduled in the next few weeks ready for the New Year. The “BJFF Community Hub” will not only provide improved catering facilities and accommodation of the club shop, but it will also provide the opportunity to stage team and club fundraising and social events, provide educational facilities and become a Club House to be proud of with games consoles, pool table, table tennis and other such activities for use by our members. The existing Club House on Kelvin Road will be retained as an indoor training & changing facility and will also undertake a re-brand to reflect its new usage. BJFF Investment Update….. This acquisition will be supported by significant Club investment with the creation of a fully functional kitchen and café with an internal serving counter and external serving hatch, plus the provision of a goals compound extension to accommodate our 9-A-Side goals. The building will undergo a full cosmetic overhaul to provide a warm & welcoming environment with a modern feel, including the provision of Wi-Fi, increased storage and all the necessary mod cons to support its usage. In addition to the work on the new building, improvements are underway on the existing clubhouse, with the removal of the corridor wall and the provision of new lino flooring already completed. Interior boarding and painting work has also recently been completed, thanks to Simon Sellers for his efforts, and further works
will be completed to improve lighting in the sports hall and exterior painting / rendering / guttering improvements. We will be announcing Workforce Days shortly where it is hoped we can encourage a number of volunteers to support the improvement work. If any members are able to help through either provision of labour or donation of materials / equipment, with the incentive of internal / external advertising opportunities then please let Andy Griffiths, Jay Moreton, or your squad manager know. All contributions will be greatly received. Kelvin Road Pitch Development - There is still a desire to proceed with the development of pitches at the Kelvin Road site. However, in recent discussions with the Council about commencing these works in March / April 2015, they have indicated to us that in discussions with the County Football Association they have earmarked the Kelvin Road site as the recommended location for 3G pitch development in the North of Blackpool. Whilst we are fully supportive of this undertaking, and willing to work with the Council to help them achieve their objectives, and thereby benefit ALL in our local community, obtaining funding of this level takes a lot of hard work, effort and time, but in terms of timescales the Council are working to have their pitch development strategy published by April 2015, and then work with the Football Association and relevant funding organisations with a view to commencing development in 2016. Whilst these timescales are ambitious, as a Club BJFF will ensure we are in a position to develop grass pitches, as per our original development plan, should the 3G initiative not get the necessary support. Whatever happens, we will continue to aim to provide additional football facilities for our growing membership and also to have our off-site venue of Fleetwood Road which is seeing works undertaken to improve the facilities, with new changing rooms being considered. Our website is regularly updated with up-to-date information and contact details - see www.clubwebsite. co.uk/bjff. If you would like to bring your child down to BJFF, or would like to get involved in coaching / fundraising / voluntary work of any kind, or you are a business who could support us with our numerous sponsorship and advertising opportunities, or you could donate a raffle prize / auction item, please do not hesitate to contact our Chairman, Andy Griffiths on 07885 206605 or e-mail: andygriff71@yahoo.co.uk.
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Local RSPCA news Free dog chipping sessions
The local RSPCA will be holing a FREE chipping month January down at Longview Animal Centre. It will be a legal requirement in 2016 to have all dogs microchipped so take advantage of this in January at Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR. Pets have to be at least 12 weeks old. Don’t worry if you miss out the sessions at the end of January as they will be doing a few different micro chipping events throughout the year probably at our charity shops and in the local community. These will be confirmed in March so keep an eye out for LINKMag or head to the local RSPCA website at www. rspcablackpool.org.uk. There are also plans for a St John’s ‘Mini Fun Dog Show’ in May, the date should be confirmed in March along with a list of other events throughout the year to help support animals in need. There will be a Sponsored go ape in Easter if you want to sponsor the four members of staff taking part, all of them afraid of heights so this will be a challenge for them climbing and swinging in trees for the day in Bolton!
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Current building work on the new dog kennels The RSPCA will be getting involved in lots of local events with small businesses and schools Due to an impressive success with primary school talks last year they will be available for schools to start booking with them from January onwards. They do them any time of the year and enjoy educating the children and getting them involved with the work they do at the Centre.
They are still building the dog kennels but they are coming along well and hope to be open early 2015 they will be planning a big open day.
Volunteers are needed at our charity shops and when the dogs come in they will need volunteers down at the Animal Centre. They encourage people to help them with fund raising events, dog walking (once the dogs are in, please note you need to be at least 18 years or over.), cat cuddlers, helping socialise the smaller animals, people to help on reception, animal care helpers and home visitors. People can apply by ringing up the Centre or requesting a form by email enquiries@ rspcablackpool.org.uk
There are still lots of cats and small animals needing homes. They have two baby rabbits, 2 months old who need a new home, they are in a foster home at the moment so really need a new home. They are sisters so staying together would be ideal.
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B&FC’s Adam Plummer prepares to L-R: Sam Schofield, Cuadrilla; Alison, Georgina and Tony Raynor of release the college demonstration of next Abbey Telecom. year’s challenge.
Cuadrilla Resources and Centrica Energy promote education and skills in Lancashire Education and the search for engineers of the future was the theme of a highly successful business dinner held at Fylde Rugby Club.
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he third annual dinner was a networking event for more than 100 educationalists, business chiefs and local authority representatives to learn about job opportunities and the need to fill a future engineering skills gap. The competition, with a £12,000 prize fund, is jointly organised by Cuadrilla, Centrica Energy, Blackpool and Fylde College and Johnston Press. Francis Egan, Cuadrilla’s Chief Executive, spoke of the requirement to nurture a skilled local workforce in preparation for the potential requirements of the shale gas industry. He said: ‘At Cuadrilla we are working very hard on a solution to deliver the natural gas present in the shale beneath our feet here in Lancashire. Supplying cost effective, secure and safe energy for the future is a significant engineering and social challenge. There will be many other such challenges facing future generations. Having seen the talent that is being nurtured in Lancashire’s schools I am confident that our young engineers will rise confidently to address those challenges. Mr Egan also spoke of the need to inspire tomorrow’s engineers and launched Young Engineers 2015 - a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) challenge aimed to engage Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre school pupils, aged 13-15, in a fun and exciting way.’ Greg McKenna, Centrica’s Director of NonOperated Assets, said that Centrica was proud to be a part of the Young Engineer competition - and also looked forward to the development of students at the newly announced National
College Onshore Oil and Gas at the Blackpool and the Fylde College. Mr McKenna explained: ‘The North West is already a key region for us. We employ nearly 500 people in the area and have been active here for over 30 years with Morecombe Hub – the largest gas hub in the UK. Through our business activities we have existing connections with Blackpool and Fylde College, and the recent announcement of the new onshore energy college represents a big chance to further extend the training opportunities for local people. We currently face a shortfall of engineers and already Centrica has recruited over 1200 apprentices across the UK because the next generation are so critical to the success of our business. The Young Engineers competition is important as it will help to increase interest in engineering and contribute to ensuring the local area flourishes as a hub for the energy sector.’ Daryl Platt, Blackpool and the Fylde College’s Executive Director for Commercial Development, said that being a hub for one of the National Colleges was a privilege and a testament to the high quality skills training as well as their strong relationships with industry-leading organisations such as Centrica Energy and Cuadrilla Resources. Crucially, it will drive long term investment in the region and meet the demand for highly skilled labour and secure local jobs. This is very positive news for Blackpool, the Fylde Coast and the whole of Lancashire. We will deliver a comprehensive range of advanced qualifications, up to and including honours degree programmes, aimed at producing the next generation of highly skilled engineers and technicians.’
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Fantastic Boost for SOTOS Research Very little is known about SOTOS a syndrome that affects roughly 1 in14,000 babies born
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t is often hard to diagnose but can be characterised by gigantism, behavioural problems alongside immune disorders and learning difficulties. That sounds very simplistic but no two children born with the syndrome will fit that description. So there is a great need for more research into the causes and how genetic science can help to find a cure. North Fylde Inner Wheel hosted a Charity Night at the house of Terri Williams in Poulton for this worthy cause and were pleased to have raised over £600. About sixty members and friends from local Inner Wheels supported the event. North Fylde decided on supporting SOTOS after hearing a very moving and sometimes harrowing account from Sue Eaton who spoke to the North Fylde group about her daughter Emily May who she gave birth to eleven years ago and who was eventually diagnosed with SOTOS. Sue said ‘eleven years ago it was difficult to get a diagnosis of Emily’s condition as so little was known and this is why a night such as this is great for raising awareness’.
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Romance in the air for 2015 Showzam! Carnival Ball An unusual, exotic and glamorous evening of entertainment with a romantic theme is set to make the 2015 Showzam! Carnival Ball one of the best yet.
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hat’s the pledge from VisitBlackpool, organisers of the ball, as tickets go on sale for the annual event which takes place on Valentine’s Day at the opulent Blackpool Tower Ballroom. One of the highlights of the resort’s social calendar, the event is themed ‘Romantics’ in a nod to the day of love and will be compered by one of London’s most loved and original hosts, Jonny Woo. After making his name on the New York club and burlesque scene, Jonny Woo, has worked prolifically across London in The Soho Theatre, ICA and Bistrotheque, even creating events for The Royal Opera House, as well as MTV, Selfridges and many others. Jonny is resident with Boom and Bang at The Hippodrome, London and has worked with them at The London Wonderground and Old Vic Tunnels. Working extensively throughout Europe, he is currently touring his project ‘Tranformer’, based on the Lou Reed album of the same name, and found time to open his own venue in London called The Glory, opening in December. There is limited seating available on the night, so it is advised to get there as early as possible and guests are urged to book early for this event which is sure to be incredibly popular. Carnival Ball will provide the perfect start to a week of Showzam! entertainment which runs from 14-18 February. The event is strictly over 18s only. Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for tourism and leisure, said: ‘The Showzam! Carnival Ball is always one of the highlights of Blackpool’s calendar and is sure to be fantastic again this year. We’re lining up a range of unusual, exotic and glamorous acts for the evening and I can guarantee that it will be a fantastic night. Tickets are on sale now and I’m sure a pair of tickets for the ball would make an ideal stocking filler for anyone who loves a glamorous and fabulous night out.’ More acts will be announced for Carnival Ball
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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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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 £5 for children, the length of the walks are between 5 and 7 miles. Suitable for all age groups. The walk for the 25th January is starting from Cockerham. The walk for the 22nd February is Wycollar and Boundary mill. Contact Bernard on 764386 for more information. 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 38
ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND GROUPS AT ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BISPHAM All Hallows Church & Halls (Barn, Stable, Wardens & Shippon) All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AY All Stars meet every Thursday 4.30-5.30pm in the Stable fun activities for all school children. Mums & Toddlers meet every Thursday morning & afternoon for all carers and their babies to toddlers. Cafe Church next meet Friday 9th January & 6th February, 7.30pm in the Stable. Cup of tea, chatter and speaker. ‘Messy Church’ meet on Saturday 10th January & 7th February, 3-5pm, in ‘The Barn’ No charge. Activities include Crafts, Cooking, Games, Quiz, Café, Fellowship, Worship. Future dates: 7th February. Who let the Dads Out next meet Saturday 17th January & 21st February, for all male carers and their baby’s-toddlers. Give mum a morning off. Craft n Chatter next meet on Friday 23rd January & 27th February 2-3.30pm in the Stable. Bring your own craft and have a relaxing afternoon or learn something new. Mulberry Fundraiser on Saturday 14th February. Contact Church Office for more details Fun for everyone. Other groups that use the Church halls are: Bispham Techs Badminton Club; Eskrima Martial Arts; Lancashire Rose Line Dancing; Sacred Heart Badminton Club; Slimming World; Silver & Wind Bands; Trinity Friends Group: Tuesday Afternoon & Eve Church Badminton; Wyre Speakers 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 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 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 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
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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 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 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 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. 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 PRE-BOND RAMBLERS Meet the 2nd sunday in each month. Sun 8th feb Langdales. Pick up points in Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Wesham. We have 3 walks to choose from of various lengths. Pub meal on route home. Make new friends & keep fit. To book ring 711898 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. Visit our web site at www.fyldebirdclub.org. jean.wagstaff@ hotmail.co.uk, Rhind1003@btinternet.com FYLDE NATURALIST WALKERS Fortnightly Wednesdays evening meetings at 7:15 at Church Alive Halls, Raikes Parade, Blackpool. Jan 28th, Wed 12th & 25th Feb. Walk Sat 28th Bolton le Sands. Coach pick up route, Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Layton, Poulton. All welcome, our walks are not strenuous about 6 miles. Please ring Carole 316713. For wed evenings, please pay £1 on the door.
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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 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 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 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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FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION Sea Cadet Hall, Bispham Show dog training, we’ll help you and you dog prepare for the show ring. All welcome whether new or experienced. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Clark - 01772 703469 or fkawebs@gmail.com or www.freewebs.com/fylde-kennel-association NATURE EVENT: POND MANAGEMENT DAY Sunday 25th January, 10am – 3 pm Meet at Linden Pond, Moor Park Extension Car Park, Canada Crescent. A wonderful opportunity for you to get involved in conserving one of our very special ponds. Wellies recommended! For further info call Andrew 01253 508310 Friends of North Blackpool Pond Trail INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & HOLIDAYS ASSN’ Wednesday 4th February ‘France - Occitania’. Tonight’s illustrated talk is by former Toulouse resident Therese Hodge, who gives us a fascinating incite into ‘Occitania – the land of my Ancestors.’ Wednesday 18th February ‘Israel: Holy Land’ Pilgrimage. Ann McCarthy, a keen photographer, takes us on a Holy Land Pilgrimage to Israel, as well as visiting other sites in the country, which has been an area of conflict for 2000years. The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR Our meetings consist of illustrated talks covering all parts of the world, and speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and travellers from across the country. New members and visitors are most welcome. 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
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NATURE DETECTIVES (CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY) Tuesday 24th February 10 am – 12 pm Meet at Kincraig Lake, Kincraig Road, Bispham Birds and Nests - We’ll be taking a closer look at our wonderful native birds and finding out how we can all help our garden birds as Spring approaches. For further info call Andrew 01253 508310 Friends of North Blackpool Pond Trail SWEET DEALS ON SURGERY, THE FRANCEENS, DINOSAURS ARE SH*T DRAGONS Saturday 7th March, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2XQ. Sweet Deals On Surgery are a band of three men from the north of England who play catchy/shouty/indie/ punk rock and drink too much. Alex-Bass/Voice RobGuitar/Voice Tim-Drums have just released their debut E.P ‘Total Reek Hole’, with song titles such as ‘Elvis Costello is a w****r’ and ‘Desk from the waist down’ it’s safe to say SDOS don’t take themselves too seriously. Make no mistake though, the songs contained within these titles are well crafted, melodic, instantly catchy noise pop, with structures that veer a little from the norm. The Franceens are a 3 piece rock and roll band from York UK. They have been described by many as being a ‘real band’. They are known for their ferocious live shows, constant gigging, and their high-energy version of garage/rock and roll style music. They started in February 2013 and have been going strong ever since. Dinosaurs Are Sh*t Dragons: while most bands try to be something they’re not this Blackpool 4 piece are trying hard to not be something they are: socially-inept, culturally-handicapped genre cuckoos: pinching the best bits of a mixed bag of influences and inciting big dumb sing alongs across the North West with a barely contained energy that makes onlookers wonder if they’re trying to kill each other. Sure, it’s not big or clever or cool, but maybe that’s the Music Industry’s problem, maybe it should take a little break from its fancy haircuts and status updates and just have a bit of a laugh. Free Entrance. http://theferret.info
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