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lackpool Council has launched a new training programme called ‘GetSet’ to help young adults in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast to potentially kick-start their own business. GetSet Blackpool is a six session programme provided FREE to 18-25 year olds. The initiative is specifically designed to inform young people about self-employment, starting a business and improving employability skills. The courses, designed and delivered by Lancashire based Geminus Training, include fun and interactive workshops that will also develop additional skills such as communication, creativity and presenting. Cllr Mark Smith, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Enterprise and Economic Development, said ‘We really want to encourage young people who perhaps are the budding entrepreneurs of the future. This programme is a great source of information and support which will help anyone in this age group understand business basics before making career choices. It is important that young adults understand that self-employment could be a real choice for them and an option to pursue in their life and for career development.’ Nick Roach, director of Geminus Training added ‘Young people new to business can find business
Ready, GetSet, Grow training intimidating and overwhelming - we want to break that mould. Blackpool has so many amazingly creative young people who have great talent and potential, and GetSet Blackpool will help them to see if their skill and passion can help them to start a business and if self-employment can be a viable career path.’ To find out more about GetSet Blackpool, visit www.getsetblackpool.co.uk or contact Nick via nick@geminustraining.com
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A most eggscellent adventure Linzi McCaslin, Nicola Lewis and Kirsty Jones
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special event to raise money ahead of a mammoth bike ride has raised more than £2,700 for Brian House Children’s Hospice. Trinity Hospice Staff Nurses Kirsty Jones and Nicola Lewis, together with Kirsty’s friend Linzie McCaslin are set to take part in a gruelling five-day trek from London to Paris on two wheels in September for Brian House. Each must raise minimum sponsorship to be able to take part in the trek, and their targets were smashed with an ‘Eggstraveganza’ event held over Easter at Trinity’s Day Therapy Unit. The event included games, stalls and performances by students from the Up Beat Rock Academy as well as The Fleetwood Old Boys Marching Band outside the hospice on Low Moor Road,
Bispham. Guests were also invited to take part in an Easter Bonnet competition which was judged by children from Brian House. Kirsty said ‘The whole day was brilliant. Everyone said was a good day it was and how much fun they’d had. We’re so pleased with how it went and how much money was raised for our bike ride. Now that we’ve met our targets, we just want to raise as much money as possible for Brian House.’ Mum of two Kirsty decided to take part in the London to Paris Bike Ride, which takes place in September, as a celebration of turning 40. It will be her first major bike ride, and she says she is looking forward to the adventure. She added ‘Linzie ran a marathon when she was turning 40 and said she would do the bike ride with me to celebrate her 50th. This will be just one of four challenges this year
for Nicola, as she is walking from coast to coast, doing a Greenland trek and will take part in Trinity’s China Trek after completing the bike ride with us. It’s great to be part of so much money being raised for Trinity and Brian House.’ The group is also planning to hold stands in local supermarkets and carry out bag packs to boost their fundraising. Royles Brook Primary School in Thornton, where Kirsty’s daughter, Hannah, 10, is a pupil, will hold a non-school uniform day. to help raise funds You can support Kirsty, Linzie and Nicky by making a donation at www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/kirsty-jones58. Places are still available for the bike ride, which leaves London on Tuesday 18th September. For infoand to sign up, visit www. trinityhospice.co.uk/events/ paris2018.
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Equity Release – how to get your property wealth working for you
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ecent data published by Halifax indicated that UK house prices in October 2017 were 2.3% higher than the previous quarter. The fastest rate of growth since January 2017. As house prices continue to rise, many of the UK’s older homeowners may find that the value of their property has increased at a far greater rate than their pension incomes. By owning your own home, the long-term rise means you have been investing in an asset that is capable of significantly boosting your later life finances. If you already have an existing mortgage switching to a lifetime mortgage could allow you to be free of monthly mortgage payments. Seven facts that you may not know about a lifetime mortgages 1. You can take as little as £10,000 and leave the remaining funds in an interest free reserve until you choose to access them.
4. The interest rate is fixed for life, so you can see how much will be owed in future years. Rates currently start as low as 3.79%. 5. You can choose to ring fence a percentage of your equity guaranteeing a future inheritance. 6. You continue to own your home like any high-street mortgage. Its just a different type of mortgage that is not time sensitive. 7. I f you want to move to another property, you can take your lifetime mortgage with you (subject to lender’s criteria).
2. With some lenders there are no required monthly payments allowing you to roll up the interest over the course of the loan 3. There are also some lifetime mortgages that allow you to pay up to 15% of the initial amount borrowed every year without penalty.
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All I want for summer...
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ariah Carey, one of the best-selling female artists of all time, has chosen Blackpool’s Livewire Festival for her only UK 2018 festival appearance on Friday 24th August. The pop superstar, who has sold more than 200 million albums to date, will headline the Friday night slot of the festival. After a massive inaugural event last year, which saw unforgettable performances by a host international acts including Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Jacksons, Livewire Festival will returns to the resort for the August bank holiday. Blackpool’s Tower Headlands Arena will once again welcome some of the world’s biggest music stars.
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Councillor Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council said ‘This is absolutely fantastic news and we are thrilled at the prospect of Mariah Carey performing live in Blackpool. She is a world-class artist and this promises to be another sensational Livewire event over the August Bank Holiday weekend.’ Livewire may only be in its second year but it has already left its stamp on the UK Festival circuit, generating worldwide headlines following Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff’s first UK performance to a sold out 20,000 capacity crowd. Tickets priced from £65 went on sale on Friday May 11th at www.livewirefestival.co.uk
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Prawn Po-Boy Sandwich LINK-Mag Recipe
This recipe is a healthier take on the street-food classic, and extra hot sauce to really spice it up
Prawn Po-Boy Sandwich Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 2
Ingredients:
This recipe is a healthier take on the 4 tbsp mayonnaise street-food classic, and extra hot 3tsp hot sauce sauce to really spice it up 1tsp cajun seasoning
2tsp dijon mustard Preparation time: 10 minutes ¼ Iceberg lettuce Cooking time: 5 minutes Serves: 2 ½ carrot A squeeze of lime juice 15g butter Ingredients: clovemayonnaise of garlic chopped 41tbsp 3tsp sauce 165ghot raw king prawns 1tsp cajunonions, seasoning 3 spring sliced 2tsp dijon mustard 2 Sub style bread rolls ¼ Iceberg lettuce ½ carrot Alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll squeeze of lime juice 15g butter 1 clove of garlic chopped Method: 165g raw king prawns byonions, making the 3Start spring sliced Mixrolls together 2Remoulade. Sub style bread
the mayonnaise, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning Method: and mustard well Start by makinguntil the Remoulade. Mix combined set aside.hot sauce, together thethen mayonnaise, Cajun andand mustard until well Shredseasoning the Iceberg combined set mix aside. grate the then carrot, in a bowl with a squeeze of Shred the Iceberg and grate the carrot, lemon mix in a juice bowl and with season. a squeeze of lemon juice Heatand theseason. butter in a While the prawns are cooking slice the rolls lengthways and spread frying pan until foaming Heat the butter in a frying pan until with some remoulade. then add the garlic and prawns. If the garlic starts to brown, then turn down the heat slightly. foaming then add the garlic and When the prawns are done take off theFillheat and throw in then the spring onions. Tossand withdrizzle the prawns for a prawns. If the garlic starts to brown, each with Iceberg top with hot prawns with extra moment. then turn down the heat slightly. sauce. While the prawns are cooking slice the rolls lengthways and spread with some remoulade. When the prawns are done take off the Salad Used: Iceberg lettuce Fill each with Iceberg then top with hot prawns and drizzle with extra sauce. heat and throw in the spring onions. Toss with the prawns for a moment.
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Not with a whimper but a chitty chitty bang
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o celebrate 50 years of one of the world’s favourite films ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ the musical will be coming to Blackpool with a promise to have audiences of all ages flying high with its mixture of madness, intrigue and exuberance. The musical is being brought to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre by the ‘Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company’ who have had huge success with productions of Grease, Legally Blonde, Hairspray and Sister Act and have received incredible reviews and awards for their productions of some of the world’s best musicals. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will take you on a fantastic musical adventure with an out of this world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film adaptation of Ian Fleming’s children’s book and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one familyfriendly blockbuster that audiences will find ‘Truly Scrumptious.’ Can Caractacus Potts, the loveable but whacky inventor along with his two children and the gorgeous Miss Truly Scrumptious outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst who has decreed that all children be banished from his kingdom? What happens when the children are caught and imprisoned with the other youngsters by the evil Child Catcher? Will it all end ‘happily ever after?’. Filled with amazing stage spectacles and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award-nominated title song ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ this is a high-flying, fun filled adventure for the entire family. Phil Chapman, Chair of Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera Company said ‘When we were granted one of the very few licenses for the UK we jumped at it! It will be an honour for us as a company to perform some of the most iconic songs of our childhood. Add to this performing in such a venue as Blackpool’s Grand, this is going to be an incredible feather in our cap. We hope you will join us, this is defiantly a great show for the family’.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a 1968 British musical adventure fantasy film, directed by Ken Hughes and written by Roald Dahl and Hughes, loosely based on Ian Fleming’s 1964 novel ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car’. The film was produced by Albert R. Broccoli, the regular co-producer of the James Bond series of films. John Stears supervised the special effects. Irwin Kostal supervised and conducted the music, while the musical numbers, written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman of Mary Poppins, were staged by Marc Breaux and Dee Dee Wood. The hit film stars Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Adrian Hall, Heather Ripley, Lionel Jeffries, James Robertson Justice, Robert Helpmann and Gert Fröbe. Andrew Howard, Marketing Manager of the Grand Theatre said ‘We’re delighted for Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company, each year they never disappoint, three incredible shows are to be presented with us over the next two years. This year Me and My Girl in May, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in September, and in 2019 42nd Street, they just never stop, and good on them! We can wait to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and we know our audiences won’t want to miss this one!’ Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will play Tuesday 25th to Saturday 29th September 2018, Evenings 7:30pm, Matinees (Thu and Sat) 2pm. Tickets £18, £22, £25, Premier Seats: first three rows in the stalls £27, Concessions £2 off, Under 18’s £19, Family of 4 £70 (select 4 adult tickets and enter CHITTY4), Concessions, Under 18s, and Family tickets not available in Premier Seats. To book tickets for Blackpool Fylde Light Opera Company’s Me and My Girl in May, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in September, or 42nd Street in 2019 visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk, call 01253 290190 or visit the Grand Theatre box office on Church Street.
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0,000 free wristbands up for grabs for blackpool illuminations switch-on taking place on 31st August. MTV will be associated with the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On concert for the third successive year. The free show will be played out on Friday 31st August on the Tower Festival Headland, one of the most iconic outdoor music venues in the UK. Details of the acts and SwitchOn personality will be released in the coming weeks. The 2017 event attracted almost 20,000 people who enjoyed a stellar line-up that included Example, Sigala, Conor Maynard, and Club MTV DJs R3wire & Varski, culminating in a collaborative Switch-On ceremony featuring Diversity and Star Trek.
Mark Swift, SVP, Commercial & International Ad Sales, MTV, commented: “We have a very positive, long-standing relationship with VisitBlackpool and we are delighted to be returning to Blackpool to support the Illuminations Switch-On, in addition to staging Nickelodeon Slimefest in October” The Friday night celebration will once again start with a “Blackpool Introduces” showcase featuring the best of local talent. That will be followed by the main show, the Switch-On itself, and then an hour-long party under the lights. As last year, the Switch-On event will be free, with people invited to apply for the 20,000 wristbands that will guarantee entry to the Tower Festival Headland arena. Allocation is restricted to four wristbands per household. The ballot closes at midday on Tuesday 24 July. To register, go to: www.visitblackpool.com/switchon
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undreds took part in bubble fun for children’s hospice in April, Blackpool was awash with vibrant colours as hundreds of people took part in the second Bubble Rush in aid of Brian House Children’s Hospice. The event on Saturday 14th April saw around 1,500 people power through four bubble stations blasting frothy bubbles from highpowered cannons along a 5km route on Lawsons Showground. Organisers say the event raised £50,000 for the charity on Low Moor Road, Bispham, which supports children with life-limiting conditions and their families through support and respite care. Head of Fundraising Linzi Young said ‘We are so pleased that the sun chose to shine over our event after what has been a rather wet few weeks. It certainly helped many hundreds of supporters who have had a fantastic time getting in amongst the bubbles all for Brian House. Everyone looked so happy as they went through the bubble stations and the whole event was just lots of fun. We are thrilled at how much has already been raised, and money is still coming in through sponsorship. We’re so grateful to every single person who took part and helped to raise this incredible sum; they’ve helped us to make a difference to 80 families on the Fylde Coast who use our service. A huge thank you as well to everyone
Good clean fundraising who volunteered their time to help at this really fantastic event.’ Anyone who has raised more than £100 in sponsorship will be in with a chance of winning an Annual Gold Family Pass to the Sandcastle Waterpark worth up to £400. The prize draw took place on May 31st, with the winner yet to be picked at the time of our going to publication. The next event being organised by the fundraising team at Trinity Hospice is the fourth annual ‘Colour Splash Paint Run’ on the beach from Starr Gate to St Annes on Sunday 10th June. People can sign up at www.trinityhospice.co.uk/ events/blackpoolcoloursplash. For more information contact the events team on 01253 359355.
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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FUNDRAISING GROUP MOOR PARK LIBRARY Why not come along & join our Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 friendly fundraising group. We Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday meet the first Thursday of every 9.30am - 7.00pm BOUNDARY LIBRARY month at All Hallows Church Hall Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm, (Shipon Room) from 7.30pm - we Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm, Friday & Monday 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.00pm - Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday raise much needed funds for Trinity Hospice & Brian House Children’s 5.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday - closed Hospice in Bispham. We collect in --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1pm - 5pm, Thursday 1pm-5pm stores, bag pack, run Quiz Nights, Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - ST WALBURGER’S CHURCH raffles, tombolas, bake cakes, ride Open every Saturday to visitors 5.00pm, Saturday 1.00pm - 5.00pm bikes (not all at the same time) and throughout the year, 10am - 2pm. have a good laugh. Come along Sunday closed Refreshments provided. Trips & find out, we would love to meet up the Spire for a fee of £2. Tel: you - our members are aged 1507709574422 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 80+ and live across the coast from Fleetwood to Kirkham. FOREST GATE BAPTIST --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH FREE COMPUTER HELP Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) invites you to join them for Sunday AT HOME To disabled and older people. worship at 10.45am. For more Simply phone AbilityNet on 0800 information, please ring 397400 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet. org.uk LAYTON LIBRARY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AGE UK BLACKPOOL & Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE DISTRICT SHOPPING SERVICE Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Tuesday Residents who due to age, illness We provide a Shopping Service or disability find it difficult to visit closed, Wednesday 10.00am to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde their local library, we can deliver - 7.00pm, Thursday 10.00am and Wyre to residents aged 18+. books to your home for further 5.00pm, Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Support is provided for clients if details please contact Carole Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm Sunday Ashworth at Palatine Library Tel: needed. Contact 622812. closed 01253 476390 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Street Blackpool - The quiz will have a miliary theme - Join in the fun and sample a beer £2 on the night! Contact Sheila for more information 07990 600 051
Care & Support NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. All our cats are in foster care until they are rehomed. We have a policy to neuter all cats (when old enough) before rehoming. Prior to rehoming we carry out home checks of all prospective new owners and foster carers and we ask for an adoption donation of around £35 (adult cat) £40 (kitten). The rescue is run by Linda Cameron Davies with the support of volunteers and foster carers. Call 07982 677016, visit our webspage at www. blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email us at bpool9rehome@mail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL FYLDE & WYRE SAMARITANS We offer emotional support for whatever you are going through. Telephone 116 123 (Freephone) E-mail: jo@samaritans.org. 16 Edward Street, Blackpool, FY1 1BA. We receive callers at the door most days until 9.00pm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING Sunday 3rd June 11.15-12.45 Holy Family RC Church, Links Road, Blackpool. All welcome - cake stall, tombola, trinity merchandise and jewellry Contact Sheila for more information 07990 600 051 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE QUIZ NIGHT Wednesday 6th June starting 7.30pm The Brew Room Church
BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Kincraig Community Centre, Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 0NB. Anyone who 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: 07429 9 66404 or Peter V: 07817 547973 bisphamworkshop@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIABETES UK Blackpool Area Group. Monthly meetings every 3rd Wednesday At 2.30 pm till 4.30 pm. Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 4UJ. For more information phone Gerald 07923954411, Doreen 07770630189. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------H&N CANCER SUPPORT MEETING At The Village Hotel, East Park Drive, 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 Sharon - Mobile: 07572493874. Email: Sharon@ theswallows.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402. We meet at every Tuesday at Cherry Tree Community Centre, Cherry Tree Gardens, Off Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool. FY4 4PY. between 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. We always have a laugh too. You can also find us on Facebook. We’re more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/ chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. We charge £3 p/w. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PARKINSON’S UK BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE BRANCH meet on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, FY5 2BQ. For support and social activities come and join us. For more info contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THIS IS SILVERLINE Need help? The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55. The Samaritans text service is limited at the mo as it’s new and volunteers
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needed. However: they can still be contacted via the telephone or website, and people do not need to be suicidal. Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP We meet on the second Weds of every month at the Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, at 2.30pm to discuss all issues related with prostate cancer – patients, spouses and carers are welcome! Wherever you are in your cancer journey, you will be welcomed with open arms. Please call 01253 697876 or 01253 353060. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOOR A MADINA TRUST 29 to 35 Ripon Road, Blackpool We collect medical aids and medicine along with funds for overseas medical aid. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS GROUP Are looking for new members. Meet like-minded adults for intelligent conversation (no small talk) & occasional activities such as bowling at Thornton YMCA or meals out in quiet restaurants etc. Enquiries most welcome. Please show family members who might be interested. Either join Facebook group: ‘Aspergers 16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or email Becky: becky_boo1967@ yahoo.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARERS’ SUPPORT GROUP We hold various monthly meetings for carers, both during the day and in the evenings at Blackpool Carers 32
Centre, Beaverbrooks House, 147 Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LZ If you care, unpaid, for a family member or friend, come and join us for tea, coffee and biscuits. Have a chat and meet new friends. Call 01253 393748 for details. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SENSITIVE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Have you lost a precious loved one? We offer sensitive one to one or small group support to enable you to work through your loss. We are part of the Gate Community Church. For info, contact Julia on 07969087352 or 01253 760758. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL ADVISER Sharon Holland, covering Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Lancaster. Offering information and support to anyone with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and their families. If you would like to get in touch to discuss if I can help you, please ring; 0344 225 3757, email sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or visit the Parkinson’s UK website; www.parkinsons.org.uk
Social Groups EASY GOING GUY With varied hobbies such as concerts,music and theatre is seeking an honest lady, age 30-50 years for friendship and days and evenings out. Tel Patrick 07853 567 785. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 month at 19:30. Contact The Secretary 07946222517 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 1pm to 3pm 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 WI 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
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school. Further details from Jean Armstrong on 886325 or just turn up on the night. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. The club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Stable, Bispham Parish Church, All Hallows Rd, Bispham, FY2 OAY. For more info call Cheryl 07735 605682 or find us on Facebook: Blackpool Sugarcraft Bsg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 - 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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. www.meetup.com/fcsocialites or call 07974 597097 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SASSY SEWERS are a group of ladies who meet every Tuesday afternoon at St.Pauls Centre on Egerton Road from 1.00pm to 3.30pm to sew, chat and socialise. We also do soft furnishings, dress making, Quilting, knitting and cross-stitch. RENDEZVOUS COFFEE We are a friendly sharing group of MORNING FOR OVER 55’S At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of ladies getting together to share a common interest. We also enjoy each month in the church lounge going out for the occasional lunch at Christ Church with All Saints, together. New members are always Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 welcome. There is a small charge 4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, of £1.50 per week to help pay for speakers, quizzes, games and room hire. For more information gentle exercise. £1.50. ring Chris on 01253 593556. Or Contact Ruth 01253 390272. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- just come along on Tuesday. ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP BISPHAM TOWNSWOMEN’S Amateur theatre group that meets GUILD at St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, Cavendish Road U R Church All Hallows’ Road, Bispham every Hall Bispham. We are a group Thursday at 7.30pm and Sundays of forward looking women who at 7pm. Info Bernard Melling meet together monthly. The on 07846 629766 or by email: annual programme includes bmelling@blueyonder.co.uk speakers, demonstrations and --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- social activities. Townswomen FYLDE BIRD CLUB offer each other support and Fylde Bird Club. We are a small develop new skills and interests. friendly bird watching club; we Our choir meet on Tuesdays at meet at 7.45 on the 4th Tuesday 2pm. Arts and crafts group meet each month at The River Wyre in every Wednesday afternoon at Poulton at 7.45. For £3.00 you can 2pm. Also regular Drama Group attend one of our meetings to for meetings. New members will £3, or join the prices are £14 for be assured of a warm welcome. a single member, £10 for a senior, Contact Pauline 352365 juniors £50 or for a family £22 each --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------year. Visit www.fyldebirdclub.org TRAMSHED THEATRE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ ‘FCS’ evening at Woodlands School, (part of international ‘Meetup’) Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, have a full calendar of events for Lancashire, FY3 9HF. you to pick and choose from. For We offer inclusive performing arts anyone new to the area, working to children, young people and adults aged 4 years upwards. in the area, or just looking to
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Workshop fees are £30 for a term (approx 12 weeks). For info and application form contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL KEYBOARD CLUB Pro Deaf Club, The Claremont Community Centre, Claremont Road 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the The Victoria Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 3PZ. 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION Cleveleys Community Centre. Show dog training, we’ll help you and you dog prepare for the show ring. All welcome whether new or experienced. 2nd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Caroline 07974079181, fkawebs@gmail. com or www.freewebs.com/ fylde-kennel-association --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY Blackpool Art Society is keen for you to join us in our own purpose built studio on Wilkinson Avenue, Blackpool. No experience necessary, just an interest in art. The studio is open Monday to Friday for various members groups. Thursday evening ‘club night’ activities include free 34
demonstrations, practicals and appraisals led by visiting artists. We also run coach trips, social events and weekend workshops and hold a number of exhibitions of members work throughout the year. Interested? Go to our website blackpoolartsociety. co.uk for more information or call the studio on 01253 768297 or Steve Cross on 01253 885375 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Active 69 year old female would like female travel companion and male friend to share theatre, dancing, music, cinema, dining out, social events. Call Sylvia 594488 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL & FYLDE BRANCH OF SUBMARINERS ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (opposite Belle Vue pub) 37e Whitegate Dr. Meet every 3rd Friday of the month at 19:30 for 20:00 hrs. The branch is open to serving and ex submariners also associate membership is available. All welcome. www.blackpoolsubmariners. weebly.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB Squaddie banter on the Fylde. We meet on alternate Saturdays / Sundays at 1300hrs in the Regent Cinema Market Cafe by Church Street Regent Street traffic lights up on the 1st Floor (near the old Army Careers Office) Browse the indoor market then sit down for a brew, breakfast and banter. SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome to all. Contact Doreen Tel: 01253 890775 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLETON LADIES GROUP St Martins & St Hildas Church 2nd Tuesday of every month
1.45pm. Most welcome to come and meet new people, Interesting speakers as well as a walking group/ladies luncheon, and theatre trips. Tel Hilary 01253 891569 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSN Blackpool & District Meet on the Second Thursday of each Month at 1930 hrs at The Plough Inn. Chain Lane, Staining FY3 0BX. All Sappers Very welcome --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Meet at Guards Club 37 Whitegates Drive, Blackpool. Third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Retired Royal Marines and their families welcome. Contact Neville Ayrton Tel: 01253 868874 email: xbootneck36@btinternet.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CARD CRAFT CLASS Card making with instruction, open to all. No experience necessary, instruction given. Venue Salvation Army Raikes Parade. Every last Saturday of the month 10-12pm Contact Ann Pressley 01253 311231 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL CENTRE Spencer Court Community Centre, Spencer Court, Blackpool, FY1 3TWNow being run by Deborah Lochrie (formerly of Shadowlands Psychic Club!) and Beverley Todd . A warm welcome awaits you every Sunevening for a demonstration of mediumship followed by an Open Circle. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tea or coffee and biscuits afterwards included in the
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£3 entrance fee. Find us on Facebook - Friends of the Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Blackpool --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHIST DRIVE St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old Hallow Road, Bispham. Every Tuesday from 13:30pm. Admission £2 to include tea and biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YUGIOH POKEMON WEEKLY CLUB Join us on sat 5.30pm till 8.30pm at Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Blackpool. More info tel 07939478483 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NORTH SHORE ALL PLAYERS Fun, friendly and all inclusive local drama group at Bispham Conservative Club, Red Bank Road on Wednesday evenings. Recently performed at Bispham Conservative Club and raised £271.72 for Disability First. 18+ For more info call Marie 07376113612 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm, at St. Martin’s and St. Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road, Poulton (next to Castle Gardens). Membership is open to retired or semi-retired persons. Meetings include a speaker, refreshments, etc. New members welcome. Contact Mel on 352137. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College - 7.30pm 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. Facilities: Suitable for the
disabled, including audio loop. Refreshments: Available during the break. Cost: Membership is £20 for the season. Visitors may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. This fee will be refunded if you join as a full member. For further information, including details about the Programme for the Year visit: wwwtraveltalks. club, Twitter or Facebook.com/ FyldeTravellers. Telephone Joan Gaffiney on 01253 700799 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION The Blackpool Merchant Navy Association meet every other Sunday at the Guards Club, Whitegate Drive , Blackpool. (Opposite Belle View Pub ) Meetings start at 1100. All serving or retired Seafarers will be made most welcome. For any further information call Joan Firth on 01253 700735. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE YOUTH CONCERT BAND We are seeking a kit drummer for our Youth Concert Band under the age of 18 and who is grade 4 or above. We offer free rehearsals, a wide range of music covering various genres, full support when needed and the opportunity to perform at prestigious venues including tours abroad. Please contact Andrew White on 07973 727881 or 01253 476767. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE COMMUNITY CHOIR IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. Enjoy singing? Looking for a choir
for everyone that sings a variety of styles? A choir that is happy to take everyone from beginners to experienced singers, Male & Female? Aged 16 and up Then BMS Community Choir is for you. We rehearse every Thursday nights at the Music Centre on Cherry Tree Road (next to St Georges School) from 7 - 8.30pm. For more information or questions contact bmscomchoir@gmail.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KEYBOARD/SYNTH/PIANO PLAYER WANTED Our band are looking for a female keyboard, synth player. We play Shoegaze/Post-Rock/Math Rock/ Gloom-Pop sort of music, it’s all nice melodies but with odd timings and non linear song structures. Our sound is similar to stuff like Marriages, Emma Ruth Rundle, Foals, Daughter, And So I Watch You From Afar, The Cure, Mogwai. We practice once a week in our own rehearsal space. Our band name is Oceans Over Alderaan and you can listen to us at https://tinyurl.com/ooasounds. Message us on our facebook page www.facebook.com/ oceansoveralderaan or email: oceansoveralderaan@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FHT BLACKPOOL FEDERATION OF HOLISTIC THERAPISTS MEETING Every last Thursday of the month held at Blackpool Cricket Club 7PM - 8:30pm Subs £3, Students/£5 Members/£8 Non members. Speakers every month friendly fun and informal meetings, all welcome!
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www.blackpool-crystal-therapy. co.uk/FHT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM HERITAGE GROUP 2 Henry Street, Lytham, Lancashire FY8 5LE SOCIAL EVENTS 2018 All Speaker events take place at the Assembly Rooms at 2.30pm. Monday 11th June at 7.30pm Members Annual General Meeting. Monday 10th September Annual lunch at the Glendower Hotel 12,30 for 1.00pm. Pre booking essential. Monday 8th October Speaker - Gerry Wolstenholme ‘Whitehall Reminiscences’. Monday 12th November Speaker – Barbara Weston assisted by Veronica McDonnell and Jacqueline Love ‘Local Art Heritage’ Barbara is a Committee member of the “Friends of the Lytham St Annes Art Collection”. Tel: (01253) 730787 Archive – Tel: (01253) 730775 thecentre@lythamheritage.co.uk archivecentre@lythamheritage. co.uk. www.lythamheritage. co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA First Monday of every month. Reading Lounge, Central Library, 3pm - 4.30pm. All hands on deck knitting poppies (For Victoria Hospital in association with The British Legion, all for charity) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE GROUP are looking for places in the Blackpool area to hold coffee mornings at, more likely at the weekend. That could be churches, church halls, community rooms, anywhere really where we would have access to hot water and preferably a kitchen area.. All the cash raised will go directly to Trinity Hospice and our volunteers will do all the hard work, we just ask for use of the room. Sheila Swan on 07990 600051 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE ROYAL ARTILLERY 36
ASSOCIATON Meets 2nd Monday of the Month at Newton Arms Staining Road FY3 0AJ. 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex RA and attached Personnel made welcome. For details contact honsecraablackpoolandfylde@ yahoo.com or ring Mike 01253 761769
Clubs & Societies 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT. This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now in our summer season of conversation evenings (Unterhaltungsabende). More often than not these days this on a one to one basis when you get to know other members and can chat about anything. Contact Terry on 01253 867825 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE LANCASTRIAN PLAYERS Meet in Bispham at 7.45 on Wednesday evenings. New Members always welcome for acting, backstage,set, front of house. No audition necessary. Details call Steve 07849969619
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 info and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL PALATINE ROTARY CLUB. Would you like to help others have a better quality of life both at home and abroad AND have fun while you are doing it? Are you between 25 and 105 yrs old? Then Rotary is for you! Palatine Club meets each week on a Tuesday for a meal, social night or an outing, if you are interested in coming along phone Gail on 07530175111 or Howard on 07712619612 or you can visit our website by searching Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club online. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB Meets at Staining Village Hall the last Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. New Members and Guests welcome. Contact Joan Pickering 01253 394622
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all welcome. Please contact Derek Helm on 01772 679153 or 07783835041 for more details. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE com New intake, train every Sunday --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12pm to 2pm at Play Football, BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES Garstang Road West, Blackpool HOCKEY CLUB FY3 7JH. We welcome men and Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the women to our league. It doesn’t astropitches in Stanley Park. Have matter if you’ve never skated you played hockey? Why not give before we are looking for anyone it another go? An excellent way to 18+ who is looking to play a fun full get fit. £3 per session. contact, fast paced team sport. Enquiries Ann on 890717 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For details email blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.uk EASY BEGINNERS PILATES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN BISPHAM IL GI TAEKWONDO Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm. SELF DEFENSE By the end of the course you Various locations, see website for details. Established in Lancashire, will have learnt a Ballroom and Latin American routine. Singles Northwest England for over 30 welcome. Bispham United years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish member organisation of the Road. Barbara 01253 356558, UK Taekwondo Development Peter 01253 594516 Council. Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00. Contact 07812 898268. www. ilgitaekwondo.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LAYTON LADIES BOWLING CLUB Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue entrance) We are looking for new CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING members. Bowlers and learners CLUB Warley Road, Blackpool FY1 would be very welcome. Tuesday afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, 2RW. We would like to invite new members to join our club. Gents, 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ladies and children welcome, either experienced or beginners. BLACKPOOL VICTORIA Help will be on hand to learn the WALKING CLUB game. Please contact Men’s invites you to join our friendly group for B and C grade walks on Secretary on 01253 592961 the second Sunday of each month. or Ladies Secretary on 01253 314871 Coach pickups from Freckleton --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------via Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, FRR WALKING GROUP (THE Poulton le Fylde and Great Eccleston cost £10 per person, DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB)
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Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys (For those who have some dancing experience) Fri 2-4pm Victoria Congregational Church Hall Newton Drive Blackpool (For those with limited knowledge or beginners ) Contact Susan for further details Tel 07976 620 196 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LATIN & BALLROOM DANCE CLASS Charity dance class - free of charge , but donations to Trinity Hospice welcome. Learn to dance or improve your technique with Olga, former 10-dance world champion (O35s), and help a good cause at the same time. All ages welcome. Suitable for beginners. Sundays 6pm. Manx Hotel, 248 Queens Promenade, Bispham. Tel Olga 07484 258438 to book. www.melnikdance.com Follow us on Facebook too. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPRINGFIELD FELLWALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walks are typically ‘A’ – 13 MLS ; 3000’ TL. ASC. ‘B’ – 11 MLS ; 2500’ TL. ASC. ‘C’ – 9 MLS ; 1000’ TL. ASC. 12th May Aysgarth, 26th May Langdales. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. Fulwood www.springfieldfellwalking.com contact enquires@ springfieldfellwalking.co.uk Phone 01772 728718 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EXERCISE TO MUSIC at St Bernadettes Church Hall All Hallows Road Bispham. Every Monday at 1-45 - 2-45 tea and biscuits included. Regular events and outings during the year. Come and join us for a very social afternoon of exercises to suit senior citizens, 1-50 per session. Just come along or ring Ann on 593343 or Jenny on 534278. New members will be assured of a warm welcome. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STREET DANCING with professional instructor from London. Wednesdays. Adult Classes. 3.30pm. Childrens Classes 4.30pm. Held at the 38
laytoncommunitychurch.org NEW CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH Adalaide Street, Blackpool, Sunday Services @10.30 Coffee Lounge to open Tuesday - Saturday from CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL 10.00am till 4.00pm SAINTS Singing for pleasure every Thursday Palatine Road, Services 10.45am from 11.00 till 12.00. and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Shoppers Service Every Thursday Rev Alan Byrom 390272 from 12.15 to 12.45 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local groups use our premises and UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Details can be obtained by calling SOCIAL NIGHT 01253 624836. Social night every Saturday evening from 8pm until 10pm. Ballroom, Latin American and a few popular Sequence Dances. STAY AND PLAY - UNDER 5’S Come and join us, we are a very Victoria church, Newton Drive. FY3 friendly crowd. For details call 8BY Every Thursday and Friday Barbara 356558 10am-1.30pm, School terms only. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soft Play facility. 01253 820020 THE GATE COMMUNITY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH KIDS CLUB Bispham Community Centre, Takes place in Christchurch with Bispham Road, Blackpool. Lively All Saints church hall on Park Rd. Worship and Good Teaching every Running since February and operSunday at 10.30. All welcome. If ate a fun filled, action packed hour you would like prayer please long programme every Thursday contact Bob 01772683243 or from 6pm-7pm for 5-11 year olds Phillip 01253316924. www. which is completely free. We curgatechurch.org. rently have around 12 children in --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- attendance and would love to and SUNDAY SERVICE are able to accommodate many 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The more. Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bispham ABC PLAYGROUP --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ABC playgroup for babies and BLACKPOOL BAPTIST toddlers runs on Mondays and TABERNACLE Fridays, 9.30am - 11am at Forest Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Gate Baptist Church, Forest Gate Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday (Just off Whitegate Drive). Eveworship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm. ryone welcome including mums, For more info please ring 394326 dads, nanas and grandads. Lots --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- of fun filled activities in a safe and LAYTON COMMUNITY friendly environment. £1 entry CHURCH includes free refreshments for all. Collingwood Place, Layton, FY3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8RJ. We have a busy programme GIRL GUIDING for all ages. We would love you to Adventure, fun and friendship. join us: Sunday Worship 10.30am Just for girls. Would you like your (with groups for children). Jelly Tots daughter to come and join Toddler Group Wednesdays term BROWNIES or GUIDES time 10-11.30am. Rock (Y1-Y6s) on a Wednesday evening Fridays monthly 5.30-7.30pm at St John Vianney Pope John Rock Solid (Y8-Y11s) Fridays Paul Centre, Glastonbury Avenue, monthly 7-8.45pm. Age Matters Marton. For further information (over 60s) third Wednesday please contact Victoria Taylor of month 12-3pm. Contact on 01253 342670 or by email to Mark: 07760 932857 www. vtaylor26@outlook.com Urban Art Studio. 11-12 Whiteside Building, St Annes. Call 01253 714278
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Happy Mondays and Ian Brown to name but a few, as well as sellouts on their first UK and European tours. They visit Blaackpool on thier current tour supported by Ivory Wave. Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. www. bootlegsocial.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Friday 22nd June, 6.30pm Shakespeare’s most enduringly popular comedy of love and intrigue, magic and mayhem, is brought to life by family favourites Quantum Theatre in their wonderfully funny and exuberant production of the Shakespeare classic. Stanley Park Bandstand, Price: Adults: £12.00, Conc: £10.00. Tickets are available from Stanley Park Visitor Centre, for more information please contact 01253 478358.
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KHAN’T TOUCH THIS TRINITY HOSPICE LIVE MUSIC FUNDRAISER Friday 29th June, 7:30pm Charity live music night to help Blackpool local lads Andy Shields & Gordon Taylor, attempt to raise over £2,000 for Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services by taking part in the 2018 Mongol Rally! Featuring live music from Naomi’s Blood Diamonds, Dü Pig, Phantom Voices and DJ Bev Rocket. Entry by donation on the door. Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. https://tinyurl. com/andygordon --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BANDSTAND MUSIC SHOW Sunday 22nd July 22 - 1pm 4:30pm. Free Live Music on the Bandstand with Dreamthieves, Go Getters and The Immediates. Stanley Park, Blackpool facebook/FriendsofStanleyPark
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Khan’t Touch This - and they would both like to give a little back to this incredible unit and the people who work there. To help raise funds there will be a charity event called ‘Khan’t Touch This’ at Bootleg Social Club on Friday 29th June from 7:30pm featuring Andy’s old band ‘Naomi’s Blood Diamonds’ as well as ‘Dü Pig’, ‘Phantom Voices’ and ‘DJ Bev Rocket’ - there’s no tickets for the event just donations on the door. Friday 29th June, Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. For further information on the event and cause head to https://tinyurl.com/andygordon
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Don’t stop clowning about Blackpool’s Circus 250 Celebrations: Houndshill Shopping Centre 1st -3rd June from 11am-4pm daily, packed with a whole host of circus activities. Tower Week of Circus Fri 6th July: A talk by Professor Vanessa Toulmin on The History of The Blackpool Tower Circus. Mon 9th & Tue 10th July: First auditions take place for Circus250 Star of the Future. Wed 11th July: from 7:30pm. A Night with the Endresz Family. Thurs 12th July: The Blackpool Tower Circus Parade will set off at midday starting at Central Pier. Fri 13th July: Ending the week will be a Special Charity & VIP Show of the world-famous Blackpool Tower Circus including Mooky and Mr Boo, the Tower Circus performers. The Art of Circus July 14th to September 7th: The Grundy Art Gallery’s summer programme will deliver a series of inter-connected exhibitions that explore the history, themes, ideas and images of circus. Circus Cinema July 21st: Regent Cinema will screen Laurel and Hardy’s The Chimp, followed by Charlie’s Chaplin’s The Circus.
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