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Hold audition tiny dancer One of the region’s most popular dance groups is holding an audition for new recruits

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he Fylde Coast Youth Dance Company has now been running for two years and has had extraordinary success.

During their first year in existence alone they won places at the ‘Lancashire Youth Dance Festival’, ‘U Dance North West’ and at the first ever ‘Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival’. Giving youngsters from the region an opportunity to showcase their skills on big stages.

They then built on that success this year by returning to the ‘Lancashire Youth Dance Festival’ for a second year, working with renowned choreographer Lisi Perry on a performance in Central Library and by taking part in the national tour of ‘Hercules’ by New Art Club, which was performed on 23rd June at Blackpool Grand Theatre.

The company is now on the lookout for the top talent of all styles and levels of experience to join them.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: ‘Applicants can be aged between 12 and 19. The company are looking for passionate dancers, people who are 20

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Whether you’ve been dancing all your life, or are brand new to it; if you’ve got what it takes, then we want to see you! As a member of the company, you will develop your contemporary dance technique, work with professional dancers and choreographers and create high quality performance work to be performed on stages across the North West. It’s an amazing opportunity and it’s vital that we continue to develop the arts in Blackpool through programmes like this.’

The audition takes place on Friday 17 July from 5pm and 8pm at The Grand Theatre. To book a place, please visit www. fyldecoastdance.wordpress.com.

Deadline for registration is 14th July at noon.

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BCH supports new Memory Café A project funded through Blackpool Coastal Housing’s Tenants Project Fund, has opened its doors

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he fund, which gives money to local causes which benefit BCH residents, donated £350 to the New Revoe Residents Association in March to set up a facility called The Memory Café. The café, at Ibbison Court Community Centre and Garden off Central Drive in Blackpool, was the brainchild of members of the residents association who put in a bid to the fund after the old café at the community centre shut down. The aim is to provide an area for local residents, particularly older people, to socialise, out for the grand opening, with support from take a walk down memory lane and participate Mayor of Blackpool, Val Haynes, and acoustic in a variety of arts and crafts. entertainment from the Revoe-lution Community Choir. A quiz, raffle and bingo were also held Organisers say the café will be a lifeline for people along with art and craft activities. who do not otherwise get chance to get out.

John Donnellon, Chief Executive of Blackpool The Memory Café will now be open every Coastal Housing, said: ‘We’re absolutely Tuesday from 11am – 3pm where a variety of delighted to fund yet another excellent cause free art workshops, organised by ‘Last Legs through our Tenants Project Fund. This project Community Arts Organisation’, will also be held has received a huge level of support from our from July to December. These include: 28 July, tenants and will be a very important community 1pm – 3pm, Pottery with Jeanette Lawton, 18 resource, particularly for older people. To August, 1pm – 3pm, Silk Painting with Tina Lane, date our Tenants Project Fund has given over 15 September, 1pm – 3pm, Screen Printing £200,000 to causes that are benefiting residents with Linzi Cason, 13 October, 1pm – 3pm, across our portfolio and we will continue to use Glass Art with Colette Halstead, 24 November, it to both benefit Blackpool and support causes 1pm – 3pm, Collage and Poetry: making items our tenants believe in.’ for Christmas with Kate Eggleston-Wirtz.

The money from the Tenants Project Fund To book your place or to find out more, was used to fund vital kitchen equipment and contact Boz Phillips on (01253) 714982 or crockery for the café. And there was a great turn email: bozphillips@yahoo.co.uk.

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Summer is coming Jon Sno’ Cone A couple from Blackpool got more than they bargained during their holiday – sun, sea, sand and an idea for a brand new business

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ichael Conlin and Hayley Welch-Conlin were enjoying their dream trip of a life time in Hawaii and loved the island’s sunshine, beautiful greenery and golden sands.

And while enjoying island life they also discovered their favourite way to cool down and rehydrate on a warm day was with the local favourite, shaved ice, also known as ‘snow cones’.

The sweet treats were so popular that shops were always bustling with queues, and it was those queues that set the couple’s minds racing and wondering if they could bring the tropical treat back to Blackpool.

To get some extra encouragement, Hayley attended Blackpool Council’s ‘Get Started’ project – part of the start-up Lancashire service supported by European Regional Development Fund – to get help and advice on what to think about when starting a business from Alan Cavill, Blackpool Council’s Director of Place, said: scratch. It was then that “Sno Fro” was born.

‘The Get Started team continues to go from strength Offering multi-flavoured and multi-coloured ice treats to strength and helps entrepreneurs like Hayley and to big kids and little kids alike, the Sno Fro mobile Michael no matter how big or small the idea. They business is now just beginning to spread its wings. offer everything from advice and support to specialist Hayley said: ‘Starting up Sno Fro has been a great way courses in everything from accounting to marketing. to keep a special part of that holiday with us forever. There are Get Started businesses out there that are Bringing the shaved ice business idea home with us worth more millions and are employing large numbers has been great fun and we hope this can grow from of people so I would urge people, if they think they a great weekend hobby into a full time or seasonal have what it takes to succeed in business, to give us business sometime soon. Learning about how to run a call.’ a business with Get Started was key and we’re really Blackpool Council is committed to helping aspiring excited for the adventure.’ entrepreneurs and has helped almost 1000 people Sno Fro will now be coming to an event near you start their own businesses over the last seven years soon and may be spotted out and about as Michael through the Get Started scheme. and Hayley test their idea across Blackpool. They have already secured spots at various events locally For more information on Get Started, please call and further afield including Blackpool Cricket Club’s 01253 477309. For more information about Sno Alfresco festival and family fun day that took place at Fro visit www.facebook.com/SnoFroLtd or find ‘TeamSnoFro’ on Twitter and Instagram. the end of may.

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Friends group for Marton Mere Residents are being asked to join a brand new group to help Marton Mere Nature Reserve

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he reserve is currently undergoing a £368,000 makeover, thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund and The Veolia Environmental Trust, to improve the site with habitat works, updated paths and signage, bird hides and a new visitor centre.

The new Friends of Marton Mere group will be supporting these improvement works, promoting the site and fundraising to help make a great nature reserve even better. Everyone is welcome to come along to find out how to get involved and be part of the new Friends Group on Wednesday 20 May at 6pm at the new Visitor Centre located on Marton Mere Holiday Park.

For more information on how you can be part of the new Friends Group email Annie Heslop, Marton Mere Project Officer at annie.heslop@ blackpool.gov.uk or call 07469 038520.

Innovative Rover scoops national award Blackpool Council’s innovative idea to boost recycling has scooped a national award

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he Rover service, which travels to various locations around the town and takes away their unwanted items, has been hailed as the ‘Best Community Recycling Initiative’ in the LetsRecycle. com Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management.

The awards were announced at the end of May in London by TV host Eamonn Holmes. Rover, which launched back in October 2013, has collected almost 200 tonnes of waste from 10,000 local residents that otherwise would have gone to landfill.

Around 23,000 households in Blackpool do not own a car which would allow them to drive to the tip on Bristol Avenue, Bispham. Difficulty getting to the tip, Blackpool Council believes, is a big factor in fly-tipping problems which can sometimes infuriate local residents.

John Blackledge, Blackpool Council’s Director for Community and Environmental Services, said: ‘Rover is a fantastic example of how the Council is thinking of new, creative ideas to help improve the town. Not only does it make it recycling easier for residents but it also makes it more efficient for us too. Electrical items that were being put in the black bins are now being recycled so they can be used again, while other items that are still in a good condition can be sold on at the Re-use store. The service has proved extremely popular over the last 18 months and we are now travelling to around 70 locations across Blackpool every week. Ever since day one we’ve been improving the service and we will continue to do that to make it even more helpful for local people.’

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Rover staff collecting the award from Eamonn Holmes

Items that will be accepted by Rover include: Electrical items (TVs, toasters, hair dryers etc), Cans, Glass, Plastic, Spectacles, Phones, Paper/cardboard, Wood, Scrap metals, Batteries - large and domestic, Clothes and textiles and Paint It is operated by third sector provider, Helping Hand, on behalf of Blackpool Council. The scheme is free and runs alongside Blackpool Council’s existing Bulky Matters waste collection scheme which collects large items direct from people’s homes for a small fee (£6 per item with a minimum of three items). All the materials Rover collects are either recycled or sold via the Re-Use Store at the Bristol Avenue tip – another Blackpool Council innovation. The Re-use shop sells items donated by members of the public that would otherwise have been thrown away.

For Rover’s times and locations, please visit www. blackpool.gov.uk/rover

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Clean sweep of Seaside Awards for Blackpool All of Blackpool’s prestigious beaches have been granted Seaside Awards

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he national awards, announced by ‘Keep Britain Tidy’, have rewarded Blackpool South, Blackpool Central, Blackpool North and Bispham for their high standards of beach management, as well as their nearby facilities.

It also commends the Council’s beach patrol work to help beach goers stay safe while also advising them on how to protect the local environment and keep it clean. It is the second successive year that all four beaches have been granted the award, which celebrates some of the best beaches in the country.

clearing the beach twice a day to make it as clean and safe as possible, which is an incredible feat when you think just how busy it can get when the sun is out.’

He continued; ‘But a thank you is also in order for all those people who take their litter away with them after they have finished on the beach. Every set of entrance steps leading to the beach between North Pier and South Pier offers a large litter bin for beach users to dispose of their litter during and, more importantly, when leaving our beaches. If we are to continue to win these types of awards and keep our beaches clean then we need everybody to do their bit and look after the local environment. A list of all the things that people can do to help our beaches can be found on www.lovemybeach.org’

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lackpool Coastal Housing’s Tenant’s Project Fund provides grants to help local projects that improve lives for local BCH tenants, residents and leaseholders.

Previous beneficiaries include the new Memory Café for older people at Ibbison Court Community Centre, as well as the Blackpool Life Charity, who received £500 in funding to provide ‘baby bags’ full of essential items such as nappies, baby grow and wipes, to new and expectant mothers. In total, around 26 projects have been supported by the fund to help local residents. This year, Blackpool Coastal Housing is looking for more worthy causes to support.

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We’re going to have words Blackpool’s popular festival of literature and arts, Wordpool, is back

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he always popular festival, which runs from the 1st to 4th July, is now in its ninth year and will again feature a host of top authors, poets and speakers as well as a free family fun day known as ‘Story Safari’.

A huge hit with families in previous years, the family fun day part of the festival in Stanley Park will feature up to 20 different events, activities and attractions all crammed in to three hours of fun from 1pm on Saturday 4th July. So come and search the park for giant pigeons, encounter our huge bubble breathing dragon or tackle the amazing Tower Menagerie.

Children (or those who are children at heart) can become a safari character themselves by making a magical mask to wear during all the exciting activities and you can bring a picnic or join us at the Tiger’s Tea Party. For those with a more grown-up literary focus there are also a range of exciting events.

Wordpool launches on Wednesday 1st July at 6pm at the Mazzei Café in Blackpool’s stunning Winter Gardens with an evening of words, music and performance poetry from the brilliant Tony Walsh.

It’s then followed up by a packed day of interesting events at Central Library on Thursday 2 July. First on the bill at 11am and 12.30pm respectively are Ali Shaw and Tasha Kavanagh, two new novelists. Lancaster University graduate Ali authored the excellent The Man Who Rained – an atmospheric novel described as ‘like an adult fairy tale’ and will give a talk about his life and work. Tasha, meanwhile, is a former film editor whose credits include Hollywood blockbusters like Twelve Monkeys and The Talented Mr Ripley. She recently released her debut novel ‘Things We Have In Common’ having cut her teeth writing children’s books. At 2.30pm and back by popular demand, is crime writer, Elly Griffiths. Author of the successful Ruth Galloway Series; she will talk about her new novel The Ghost Girl. Husband and wife crime writing duo Bob and Carol Bridgestock, consultants for TV series Happy Valley and Scott and Bailey, follow her at 4pm. The pair draw on their combined 47 years’ experience working for the police in West Yorkshire within their work and their DI Dylan series of works has proven extremely popular.

And if that wasn’t enough, Wordpool fans can enjoy a performance from the fantastic ‘Fylde Coast Youth Dance Company’ at 5.30pm before Manchesterbased, Collette Snowden, discusses her debut novel ‘The Secret of Not Drowning’, at 6pm. There is even

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a Twitter book club in the evening which looks forward to the visit of historical novelist Elizabeth Fremantle on the Friday and discusses her novel Watch The Lady. Just search for #bookpool or follow @bpoollibraries on Twitter to take part.

The huge list of interesting authors doesn’t end there though, on Friday 3rd July Central Library is again the venue for a range of interesting conversational interviews which will spotlight some of the most interesting authors around. At 11am a pair of exteachers, Dan Worsley and Karen Charlton, are in conversation with poet and Blackpool Museum learning and skills manager, John Simpson Wedge.

They hope to give aspiring authors an insight into self-publishing. They’re followed at 12.30pm by Elizabeth Freemantle, who will also chat to John, about her life and works including a three part Tudor trilogy which has achieved national acclaim.

Southport born author Carys Bray, publisher of two books and a regular visitor to Blackpool, joins writer Amanda Brooke in conversation at 1.45pm for a conversational that will look at the more emotional side of writing. And finally on Friday, for those with a spirit for the supernatural, Helen Phifer talks to Sandra Mangan about her ghost thriller stories.

All library events include drinks and a snack and tickets cost £3 with 50p off for library members.

Members can also buy a Wordpool festival pass, entitling you to entry to and refreshments at all the events, for just £16 (£12 for Blackpool Library Members*) and day passes are available for Thursday and Friday priced at £10 (£8*) and £8 (£6*) respectively. To buy tickets, visit Central Library today or go to www.eventbrite.co.uk and search for “Wordpool”.

For more information, visit www. blackpoolwordpool.wordpress.com, www. facebook.com/wordpool or www.twitter.com/ wordpoolfest

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TWO SINGLE FEATHER DUVETS £12 EACH. TWO CONTINENTAL SIZE FEATHER PILLOWS (80CMX 80CM) £8 EACH. TEL 07951066772 ..................................................................

1946 SINGER SEWING MACHINE IN ORIGINAL CARRYING CASE. VERY GOOD CONDITION.OFFERS OVER £100 TELEPHONE 01253 350715 ..................................................................

6 X PINK & BLUE SPANISH GLASS LAMPSHADES £30 07976620196 ..................................................................

2 X SETS LINED CURTAINS (RED & BLUE) 68” X 48” AND 64” X 70” WITH MATCHING CUSHION COVERS £20 (HAPPY TO SPLIT) 07976620196 ..................................................................

ELECTRIC COOKWORKS CAN OPENER £5 07976620196 ..................................................................

BREVILL AURORA JUG KETTLE (PEARLESCENT CREAM) £10 07976620196 ..................................................................

ROTATING DISCO BALL £20 07976620196 ..................................................................

DOUBLE LILAC DUVET SET £8 07976620196 ..................................................................

SINGLE FLORAL DUVET SET £5 07976620196 ..................................................................

9 METRES OF LILAC ROPE LIGHT £20 07976620196

BURGUNDY & GLASS 5 SHELF HI FI UNIT £30 ..................................................................

CIRCULAR GLASS TABLE (34” DIAMETER) WITH 4 METAL CHAIRS £25. SOLID LIGHT WOOD SINGLE HEADBOARD, £5. T: 355909 ..................................................................

GRACO UMBERELLA FOLD PUSHCHAIR AND COMPATABLE CAR SEAT. THICK PADDED WASHABLE SEAT COVER,HOOD AND RAIN COVER. BLACK WITH CERISE COLOURED TRIM. EX. COND. £35. TEL. 317098 ..................................................................

SAGE CHROME AND BLACK JUICER AS NEW, HARDLY USED. COST £150. £60. T: 350501 ..................................................................

CREAM TWO SEATER SOFA GOOD CONDITION £25, CAN DELIVER. TEL: 01253865271 ...................................................................

E-BACK/DE-HUMIDIFIER CD100/HOME/INDUSTRIAL USE 13AMP/POWERFUL/LITTLE USE £100/OFFERS/VIEW 01253 810839 ...................................................................

FOR SALE SAXON TELESCOPE AS NEW UNWANTED GIFT £100 OR NEAREST OFFER TEL: 0758 222 8393 ...................................................................

SMALL PINE DRESSER,LIKE NEW. NINETY POUNDS. BUYER TO COLLECT. TEL.823867. ...................................................................

BEAUTIFUL RED WEDDING DRESS WITH IVORY INLAY £65 RED UNDERSCIRT £20 .PEARL LACE SHRUG £15 . COLLECTION OF DESIGNER DRESSES SIZE 10,FROM £5 TO £10 . SINGLE COOKER HOOD NEW, £ 25 , TEL 01253463001 ..................................................................

C.GIANT M10 KEYBOARD WITH STAND AND USER MANUAL. IDEAL KEYBOARD FOR BEGINNER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. £25 TEL: 07857695842 ..................................................................

COSATTO COT BED 0-3YRS BEAUTIFUL CONDITION, DROP SIDE, SPINDLED BARS, CARVED DETAIL, HARDWOOD (CHESTNUT), NO MATTRESS. £75!! TEL: 01253865371 ..................................................................

WANTED CHILDS OLD PEDAL CAR PRE 1970 TEL 07729117257

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COMMUNITY BOUNDARY LIBRARY Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 Monday 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 9.00am - 12.30pm 1pm - 5pm, Thursday closed, Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm 5.00pm, Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 5.00pm Sunday closed 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 BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) invites you to join them for Sunday worship at 10.45am.

For more information, please ring 397400.

NOTICES THE AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE Requires volunteer drivers to deliver library books to Blackpool residents restricted to their home due to age, illness or disability. If you can spare a couple of hours once every 3 weeks please contact Carole Ashworth at Palatine Library, St Annes Road ,Tel 01253 476390 THE KENSINGTON FOUNDATION We are a charity in need of good quality items of furniture and toys for re-distribution to families in need. Contact 761444

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GIRL GUIDING An invitation for your daughter to join Girl Guiding in Blackpool - Rainbows (5-7years), Brownies (7-10 years) or Guides (10-14 years) for evenings of fun, games and adventure. Meet at different times and places in the local area. So that the grown ups don’t feel left out adult help is always welcome just ask.

Please register your interest through www.girlguiding. org.uk /join us or Phone 01253 827724 for more information.

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!

FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk 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. Tel:01253 290588. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. We need more volunteers for as little as 3 hours per week.

Telephone the shop or call in for an application form.

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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REGULAR EVENTS 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 DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL SUPPORT GROUP Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL. A relaxed evening for people with 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 Contact Linda Endicott 828584 or mndconnect 08457 626262 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 we are aged 15-80+!! and meet the first Thursday of every month at 7.30pm in the Shippon Rooms in Blackpool All Hallows Church in Bispham - we are a friendly group & do all kinds of things to raise cash for Trinity Hospice & Brian House - we attend events, run quizzes , store collections, bag packs, tombolas, young old men & ladies - all welcome call Sheila for more information or if you can’t attend the meetings but want to know more Tel: 01253 867276 CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS Palatine Road, Services 10.45am and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Rev Alan Byrom 390272 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 TAEKWONDO 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 BLACKPOOL JUBILEE STROKE ASSOCIATION Aysgarth Community, Aysgarth Court, Blackpool, FY4 5LX Provides a service for Stroke suffers and their carers.

Transport available 2nd & 4th Friday eve of the month. Contact 872142 LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Victoria Congregational Church Hall, on Newton Drive Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills.

Every Fri 2pm - 4pm. Contact Susan 07976 620 196 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 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

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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 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 and sometimes a shorter walk of 2 or 3 miles is available.

Suitable for all age groups.

Contact Bernard on 764386 or 403261 for more information 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 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.

ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND GROUPS AT ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BISPHAM All Hallows Church & Halls (Barn, Stable, Wardens & Shippon) All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AY Fund Raising Events in the Church Hall (Stable): 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. Church Services on Sunday’s at 8am. Traditional Holy Communion. 9.30am. Modern Worship suitable for families. Young Church & Ceche available.

Holy Communion 4th Sunday in the month. 11am.

Traditional Worship. Holy Communion 1st Sunday in the month. 6.30pm. Evening Worship. Holy Communion 3rd Sunday in the month. Thursday 11am Holy Communion. Bible Study meet in the Shippon 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. House Groups available just ask.

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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 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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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

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 FYLDE NATURALIST FORTNIGHTLY WALKS Coach pick up points in Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Layton, Poulton. All walks are about 6 miles & not strenuous. Sat 4th July Windermere, Sat 18th July Hurst green. All welcome.

For details ring Carole 316713 PRE-BOND RAMBLERS Walk second Sunday each month. Sunday 12th July Glenridding. All welcome, keep fit & make new friends, 3 walks to choose from. Evening meal at a pub on route home. Coach pick up points Bispham, Blackpool, St annes, Lytham and Wesham.

For details ring Edith 711898 FYLDE BIRD CLUB 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. For £3.00 you can attend one of our meetings to for £3, or join the prices are £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £50 or for a family £22 each year.

Visit our web site at www.fyldebirdclub.org 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 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 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 FRR WALKING CLUB( ASSOCIATED WITH THE RAMBLER’S ASSOCIATION) We are a Fylde based club which meets every third Sunday in the month for walks in, North & South Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, North Wales, to mention but of a few of the areas we visit. There are usually three grades of walk on offer, each one always led by an experienced club member. We travel by coach and there are various pick up points on route. It’s a great day out, enjoying the countryside and an ideal way to meet new like-minded friends whilst helping you to keep fit! We hope to increase our membership this year so why not come along as a guest to test the waters. By the way we are a dog friendly club and welcome well behaved dogs.

For more details phone 01253 886181 / 07931487644 or visit our website www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham

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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 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’ 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 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 KINGS CHURCH – EVENTS & GROUPS 10a Beaufort Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2-9HQ, 01253 352999. New church opened on the Fylde coast. Join us at one of our services where there is a mix of live music, opportunities to connect with others and great messages that will equip you and bring the Bible to life. Sunday Service – Doors open at 10:00am. CAP Money - The CAP money course is a FREE 3 week course that will teach you budgeting skills and a simple cash based system that works. In a few weeks you’ll get to grips with your finances so you can budget, save and prevent debt. Call for next course dates and times. Alpha – Got Questions about life? Designed as a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith. Starts 15th September. Blend Cafe – Pop in to our café for a coffee and a chat. Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 – 15:30. We serve Rijo hot drinks, cakes and biscuits. A great place to meet up with friends and family! Parent & Toddler Group – Wednesdays 13:1514:45. Come and see us for play, chat and support.

Room Hire – Community room and auditorium for hire.

Perfect for birthdays, conferences, business meetings and more. Call for a viewing on 01253 352999.

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 MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE Public Open meetings take place every second Wednesday monthly. All welcome. Refreshments. No charge. Ring Linda 01253 854913 40

BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB

meet on the last Wednesday of each month in Staining Village Hall at 7.30pm. We enjoy watching beautiful flowers being arranged by qualified N.A.F.A.S. demonstrators.[National Association of Flower Arranging Societies] We would be very pleased to welcome anyone who would like to join us.

To learn more contact: Susan Swallow 01253 696939

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 COAST SOCIALITES ‘FCS’

(part of international ‘Meetup’) have a full calendar of events for you to pick and choose from. For anyone new to the area, working in the area, or just looking to make new friends and increase social activities, this is the group for you. With over 300 meetups in two years, we must be doing something right. Check us out at www.meetup.

com/fcsocialites/ or call 07974 597097 for more info – you will be glad you did!

BLACKPOOL BAPTIST TABERNACLE Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm. For more information please ring 01253 394326 BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY

Have their own studio in Wilkinson Avenue Blackpool FY3 9HB. Groups meet daily painting in various media from Monday to Friday and some evenings. Thursday nights are “Club” nights when we have professional artists, Demonstrators or Appraisers visit the studio. We have practical workshops and monthly coach trips in the Summer months, social gatherings and Exhibitions. If you are interested in Art why not find out more ?

Contact for more information: Rod Robinson tel. 01253 790692 or Richard Dowman tel. 01253 349536.website: www.blackpoolartsociety.co.uk MIKADO PRODUCTION PLAYERS WANTED

New members needed to join us in the production of the Mikado which will be on at the Lowther in October. Rehearsals each Wednesday at St Paul’s church Whitegate Drive Blackpool, 7.30 pm. See www.

martonoperatic.co.uk or contact lynncorlett@outlook.com BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY

2015 is our 131st year being one of the oldest art societies in UK and we have our own studio in Wilkinson Avenue Blackpool. Our studio is open Monday to Friday for members and we run social events and coach trips to visit art galleries etc .in the Summer months. On Thursday evenings throughout the year we have ‘Club Night ‘when we have professional demonstrators,appraisers, lecturers and also practical evenings and we have Weekend Workshops during the Winter months. We have had an exhibition of members work at the Solaris-South Promenade during May and two further exhibitions in August and October in Lytham and Blackpool respectively.

We welcome new members and if you are interested in art contact: Rod Robinson tel. 01253 790692 9r Richard Dowman tel. 01253 349536 for more information.

GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE

We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool.

This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now in our summer season with regular conversation meetings.

Contact: Terry 01253 867825

REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Collingwood Ave, Layton, FY3 8RJ invites you to their weekly Sunday Services at 10.30 am. Low Cost Lunch for over 55s, second Wednesday of the month, 12pm.

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At St Bernadettes Church Hall, All Hallows Rd, Bispham, FY2 0AJ. A regular Craft Fair on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except May), with lots of stalls selling beautifully hand crafted and unusual items for you to browse and buy. Refreshments available in our tearoom from only 50p.

The hall is just a few metres from the shops and car park at Bispham Village. All welcome - Free Admission , but donation to local charity welcomed.

BLACKPOOL BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others battling blood cancer. Patients, carers, family and friends all welcome. We meet 7pm third Wednesday every month (not August) Macmillan Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road FY3 8NR. Contact Jez 07950635249 or Lesley 07890

847796.

SAMBA DRUMMING BAND

Poco Loco Community Samba Band, welcoming local residents of all ages, with or without any previous experience or skills in making music. An ability to read music is not necessary and all musical instruments are supplied; all you need is a sense of rhythm. Rehearse every Wednesday 7pm-9pm at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there is a weekly subscription. Why not come along and give it a bash or come and see us at the local galas this summer.

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The Hidden Gem of the Social Club Scene. Varied entertainment every afternoon & evening, including our famous Free & Easy, and Wacky Wednesday Club.

Function Room Available for Special Events & Forces Reunions. All welcome, contact the Treasurer on 01253

508084. King Street, Blackpool SEEKING FRIENDSHIP?

Outgoing, young at heart lady, in her seventies. Would like to meet similar, male or female. For friendship, meals, holidays, cinema, theatre etc. Call Tina 07599 220974

GILLESPIE’S ACOUSTIC ROOTS CLUB

The last Thursday of every month (bar August). Singers, musicians, poets and storytellers all welcome to our open mic nights. Start time 8:30.

The Highlands, Queens Promenade, North Shore. www. folkatgillespies.co.uk or ring Anna on 07425 146 950 for more details KIDS CLUB

Takes place in Christchurch with All Saints church hall on Park Rd. Running since February and operate a fun filled, action packed hour long programme every Thursday from 6pm-7pm for 5-11 year olds which is completely free.

We currently have around 12 children in attendance and would love to and are able to accommodate many more.

BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY

Our Wilkinson Avenue Studio is open for members every day of the week where members groups are held daily.

On every Thursday evening we hold ‘Club Nights’ when we have guest Demonstrators, Appraisers and Practical Evenings. During the Summer months we have a monthly coach trips to destinations to view Art galleries, Museums and places of artistic interest. and Practical Workshops in the Winter. We have several social gatherings each year and currently are holding three Art Exhibitions at different venues to showcase our members works. For further

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THIS MONTH FRIENDS OF STANLEY PARK MUSIC ON THE BANDSTAND Stanley Park, Blackpool Sunday 5th Annual Motorcycle Show in the Italian

gardens.10:00 to 4:00. In the bandstand Kudos, Tiny Mountain, Dirty Work, Clare Helen. 1:00 to 5:00 Sunday 12th Mod Life Crisis, ARK, John Carroll & Geoff Parsons. 1:00 to 5:00 Sunday 19th Rupert Fabulous, FY Wingz Dance Crew.

1:00 to 4:00 Sunday 26th Whistle Test, Drea Knight, 1:00 to 5:00.

We are also looking for volunteers to help man these events each Sunday on a rota, please contact carolethaw001@gmail.com

Full listings at www.friendsofstanleypark.org.uk UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS MEETING Tuesday 7th July, 11am Blackpool Town Hall

We have gust speaker Rebecca O`Sullivan from the Dementia Friendship, Support and Advisory Service. Tea and Coffee available.

More Info contact: nita.sproston@blackpool-unison.co.uk or telephone 07472881402 ST. ANNE’S CARNIVAL RACES Sunday 12th July, From 10am The Lord Derby Pub, St. Anne’s Road West, FY8 1RG

The two Carnival Races, the St. Anne’s Carnival Fun Run (10am) and the St. Anne’s Carnival 5K (11am - over 13 years), use safe off-road sea side courses through the town’s attractive tourist sites and give runners of all ages and abilities the chance to test themselves. Come along, enjoy the festive atmosphere and make it a truly family day out.

Enter in advance at www.runlythamstannes.co.uk or on the day at the Lord Derby Pub, FY8 1G. CENTENARY PICNIC IN THE PARK & CROWN GREEN BOWLING MATCH Sunday 12th of July, from 12noon Highfield Road Park, Blackpool

Friends of Highfield Road Park invite everyone to join them in celebrating the Park’s Centenary at a Picnic in the Park and celebration Crown Green Bowling Match, plus a look at the newly refurbished Pavilion. Bring your own picnic and enjoy the music played by ‘Park School Brass Band’, let the children play on the ‘Lancashire Girls & Boys Bus2Go Activity Bus’, ride a donkey, enjoy an ice cream and watch the bowling match.

Refreshments on sale.

For further information contact Karen 01253 312986 or 07905371947

BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL WALKING CLUB Sunday 12th July Grassington Area

You are welcome to come along and enjoy what will be a great days walking. The walks on the day will be graded to suit the ability of the walkers, this will consider height gained and the distance walked and you will be given the choice of which walk you wish to take part in. All of the walks are led by experienced leader with a good knowledge of the walk being done. Come along, meet new friends and at the same time keep fit.

For more details ring Derek Helm on: - 01772 679 153 or 07783 835 041 STICKS & STONES 16th, 17th & 18th July, 7:00pm Blackpool Sixth Theatre, Blackpool Old Rd, FY3 7LR

An original musical theatre production by the Tramshed Theatre Company. Tickets £6 adults, £4 concessions

For ticket call 07852 498427, www.tramshed.org.uk, email: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk

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LAYTON PERMANENT ALLOTMENT OPEN DAY Sunday 26th July, 11am to 3pm Beckway Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 8JY Enjoy tea , homemade cakes and burgers whilst be entertained by live music by members of the Blackpool Music Academy. Buy fresh, organic fruit and vegetables at reasonable prices, browse the homemade cake, jams, chutneys, plants, raffle, books and craft stalls. Children’s face painting and games; Layton Bee Project with observation hive and RSPCA stand. www.laytonallotment.org.uk REVIVAL ON THE RIVER! Sat 25th July, 10am – 4pm Avenham Park, Preston PR1 8JT A Free entry event for the whole family. Pop-up market stalls, All day live music stage, Bar & Sweet Treats, Avenham Artists, Funfair & Bouncy castles www.dollydazzlerpresents.co.uk www.facebook.com/DollyDazzlerPresents BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Sun 26th July Ambleside We leave Jackson`s coach garage in Marton at 8-30 am picking up through Layton and Poulton on the way to Ambleside for today`s walk. The cost is £8 and £5 for children. The walk will be about 7 miles.

Contact Bernard on 64386 or 403261 for more info

RSPCA DOG SHOW & CATLESS CAT SHOW Sunday 30th August, 10am - 4pm Outside Stanley Park, Blackpool 22 Classes for dogs to take part in and win prizes!

Classes are £2.00 to take part in. Judging will begin from 11am. We will have stalls including Teddy tombola, Blackpool Dog Groomer (offering nail clipping), Free Microchipping, New Goods Stall, Cake Stall, Fylde Agility Group, DJ, Guide Dogs and lots more. There is also a Catless Cat Show with 8 categories, photo entry only. Photos to be sent on or before 23rd August, £1 entry charge per category.

Registration can be done on the day or prior to the event by contact the RSPCA centre on enquiries@ rspcablackpool.org.uk or 01253 703000.

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xpect a show-stopping night as Marine Hall hosts what could easily be one of the most thrilling concerts of the year. Lau are regarded to be one of the UK’s most inventive bands and their dazzling performances have captivated audiences across the world.

Crowned ‘Best Folk Group’ at the BBC Radio Two Folk Awards an incredible amount of four times, Lau, who have been described by The Guardian as ‘perhaps the best live band in the country’, are three extremely gifted musicians. Martin Green on accordion and electronics, Aidan O’Rourke a nimble fiddle player and singer/guitarist Kris Drever. For a decade they have been stretching folk music’s boundaries and exploring new musical territory with each release and concert tour.

Now touring on the on the back of acclaimed new album ‘The Bell That Never Rang’ (produced by Joan As Police Woman), this is a rare opportunity to enjoy a memorable evening of immensely powerful and beautiful songs performed by this much-loved and critically lauded band.

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Lau play the Marine Hall on Tuesday 24 November at 8pm. Tickets are £16 and are on sale now. To book call the box office on 01253 887693 or buy online at www.marinehall.co.uk

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