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Welcome to your Blackpool North Magazine...

We find ourselves with our last edition of 2016. It’s been another great year!

We would like to thank all our readers, contributors and advertisers.

You are all aware that LINK-MAG reaches more doors than any other local media. Our place in the community means that we can reach out to more people than ever to make sure this Christmas is enjoyed by all, however you celebrate it at this time.

Our next edition will be a joint Jan/Feb issue. As always it will be out later in January as we take a well earned break. But don’t be fooled – we will still be working behind the scenes adding our website with new content. We will also work on other improvements, creating new competitions, offering great print deals and making your best local magazine even better in 2017!

That’s me the MD signing off for 2016. Thank you for your continued support…

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NEXT DEADLINE IS 12TH DEC CONTENTS 6 14 16-17 18-19 20 22 23 23 24 26 28 29 30-37 38 39 40-41 44 47

Editor’s Page Soroptimists Big knit Christmas traditions Cinema & DVD Releases Blackpool ‘Best Shoreline’ Coffee Break Cash Ads Spot the Ad Bumper Blackpool Season Festive Season Kids Page Turkey Loaf Recipe What’s On A Not So Silent Night Useful Numbers Local Directory Coffee Break Answers Classifieds

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Soroptimists have it wrapped up. inter’s coming and Blackpool and District Soroptimists have been busy knitting miniature hats for the “Big Knit”.

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it costs to do that. We need to raise as much money as we can so that help is available, where needed, to ensure that no older person is at risk from the cold this winter.

Julie Patel, Club President said, ‘As a group we support lots of different causes on all levels but the Big Knit campaign allows us to be creative and have fun, whilst offering support to a part of the community that will affect us all’.

‘The Big Knit campaign couldn’t happen without the support of thousands of amazing people across the UK who take part and knit woolly hats to adorn Innocent smoothies each year,’ - Douglas Lamont, CEO at Innocent drinks.

The Big Knit is a joint campaign between Age UK and Innocent drinks to help vulnerable older people.

You knit the hats, Innocent drinks wear them and a donation from every drink sold goes to Age UK. Each one of the donations will support Age UK to help older people during the cold winter months.

Marjorie Stainton a volunteer at Age Uk said “I have been involved with the Big Knit since 2003. Firstly with Age Concern in Preston and now with Age UK Blackpool and District. I belong to a knitting group which enjoys knitting for charity so this time of the year it is all about the Big Knit.

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The Soroptimist group helps various campaigns and charities as well as being a social group. The Club, chartered in 1961 as S.I. Blackpool and incorporating S.I. Fleetwood in 2004, is friendly and outwardlooking - currently involved in a range of projects including domestic violence and supporting the President’s charity.

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Blackpool named as the second best shoreline

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lackpool boasts seven miles of golden sands with award-winning theme parks and attractions - and now a new study has praised it for having the second best shoreline in the world.

It was pipped to the top spot by Dubai, while the Gulf of Mexico sailed in at third place.

The locations were rated based on the clarity of the horizon, sea colour, sand quality, cleanliness, interesting features, air quality and the weather.

The new study, commissioned by Royal Caribbean, was spearheaded by psychologist, Dr David Holmes.

He went about formulating a mathematical equation in a bid to scientifically prove which shoreline is the most seductive.

The seaside resort scored highly for its clean Blue Flag beaches and interesting features such as the world-famous Blackpool Tower, with only the British weather keeping it from the number one slot.

Others to make the top ten were Cape Town in South Africa, Cavelossim in India, Krabi in Thailand and Whitehaven Beach in Australia.

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formula may not account for every eventuality, the top ten hopefully helps holidaymakers identify the shorelines which are, scientifically, most impactful.

“All countries have good and bad shorelines; however some are stunning in their unpretentious beauty combined with iconic features. Shorelines such as Dubai in UAE score well across all elements of the formula, whilst others such as Inchydoney in Ireland offer wonderful experiences with the added benefit of attracting smaller crowds.”

It’s great news for Blackpool and only highlights how much the resort has developed in recent years.

The resort has seen continued investment including 350million spent on upgrading the promenade and sea wall defences to the investment in improving Blackpool’s sea water and beaches.

THE BEST SHORELINES IN THE WORLD 2016 1 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2 Blackpool, United Kingdom 3 Gulf of Mexico, United States of America 4 Cape Cod National Seashore, USA 5 Inchydoney, West Cork, Ireland 6 Twelve Apostles, Victoria, Australia 7 Cape Town, South Africa 8 Cavelossim, Goa, India 9 Krabi, Thailand 10 Whitehaven Beach, Whitehaven Islands, Australia

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Bumper Season for Blackpool

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lackpool’s tourism industry has enjoyed one of its best seasons yet.

That was the verdict at VisitBlackpool’s end of season review event at the Winter Gardens as hoteliers, attractions, business owners and those responsible for promoting the town looked back on the highlights of 2016.

The event, attended by more than 100 leading figures from the industry, also saw the launch of Blackpool’s 2017 Destination Guide and a preview of VisitBlackpool’s new look website, which will be officially launched in early 2017.

The event attendees were kept up to date with the latest initiatives for 2017: • Marketing the resort nationally will see the launch of a new 2017 destination marketing campaign which follows on from the successful Blackpool Has It All campaign • Blackpool’s iconic Air Show will move to a weekend event and will take place on the 12-13th August 17 • Bringing in high profile arts engagement initiative such as KONG, the reimagining of the King Kong Story thanks to an Arts Council grant • Continuing to develop Blackpool’s business tourism offer with a bid to build a 21st century conference centre in the resort • “The Resort Pass” exceeds all targets and sells 24

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Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council thanked businesses and residents for supporting events and tourism this year and pledged to continue ……

She said: “It has been a truly fantastic season.

“We’ve had the success of the Nickelodeon Switch-On Weekend, the World Fireworks Championships, and Blackpool Air Show, not to mention the Illuminations, LightPool and the LightPool Festival and so much more it has been an exciting time for Blackpool.

“Add that to the incredible regeneration work that has gone on here from the transformation of the Promenade and the creation of the Comedy Carpet and Festival House to the sparkling new Talbot Gateway Central Business District that now greets visitors who get off the train at Blackpool North Station and we really believe we have a winning formula.

“As the campaign says Blackpool has it all and our job now is to build on that in 2017.”

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Enjoy Christmas in Blackpool This Festive Season

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h yes it is! Christmas in Blackpool is bigger and better than ever with a whole sleigh-load of entertainment over the festive period.

The resort is hosting a huge range of family favourites from pantomimes, shows and concerts to shopping, Santa’s Grotto, ice skating and discounted parking offers.

Here are just some of the things for all the family to enjoy: It’s snow joke Santa’s really coming…

Come and watch Santa’s arrival at the Houndshill on Saturday 3rd December, follow him as he makes his way through the town from Coronation Street, down to Victoria Street, along Bank Hey Street and finishing up on Adelaide Street. Visit Santa in his festive grotto everyday throughout December and the week of Christmas between 10am-4pm, you can also post your Christmas list up until 21st December.

For more information go to www. houndshillshoppingcentre.co.uk Ever fancied being Santa Claus for the day?

Here’s your chance, let the whole family ready for the Blackpool Santa Dash 2016 in aid of Trinity Hospice.

They supply the Santa suits; make your way down to the Sandcastle Waterpark for a short walk to Central Pier and back singing Christmas songs all the way!

It’s the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit and a fun event for all the family to enjoy, including the dog!

For more information go to www.trinityhospice.co.uk/ events/santa-dash-2016/ Let your imagination run wild...

At The Blackpool Tower Circus with their fun festive Winter Pantomime - JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, starring Britain’s favourite clowns Mooky and Mr Boo! Watch Mooky the Clown bring this famous tale of magic beans and magnificent beanstalks to life! Featuring an eclectic mix of jaw-dropping stunts performed by top class acts from across the globe, hilarious comedy capers and the world-famous water finale, this is by far the must see Winter show of the

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For more information go to www.theblackpooltower. com Fly with on a magic carpet ride to Old Peking in this fantastic family adventure!

Join the poor street urchin Aladdin on his quest to win the heart of the beautiful Jasmine and retrieve a mysterious oil lamp for his long lost uncle, the evil sorcerer Abanazer in disguise.

Aladdin is a classic Arabian fantasy jam-packed with music and dance, fun and laughter, bravery and love, a magic lamp, a wicked uncle, and, of course an incredible genie.

Will Aladdin see through the evil sorcerer’s disguise? Will the beautiful princess Jasmine find true love? And what’s all the fuss about a dusty old lamp?

Following last year’s record-breaking pantomime, Snow White, you’re guaranteed another year of spectacular sets, dazzling costumes and sidesplitting comedy.

Book your seats now at Blackpool’s Grand. It’s a wish come true this Christmas! www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk The Snowman is coming to Blackpool Tower this Christmas Join Blackpool Tower this December 18th for the musical masterpiece The Snowman, brought to you by Carrot Productions and following on from their highly acclaimed 33 performance tour last December, are once again visiting The Blackpool Tower to share their Snowman magic.

Hear some of the UK’s top musicians perform Howard Blake’s beautiful soundtrack - including the evocative ‘Walking in the Air’ - in perfect synchronicity with the film shown on the big screen. As a special treat in the first half of the performance there will be a brand new re-telling of the classic fairytale, Cinderella, for narrator and orchestra.

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9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm, Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday - closed

BOUNDARY LIBRARY Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 Monday 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.00pm 5.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 1pm - 5pm, Thursday 1pm-5pm Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm 5.00pm, Saturday 1.00pm - 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 LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Thursday 10.00am 5.00pm, Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm Sunday closed --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOOR PARK LIBRARY Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday 30

AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE residents who due to age, illness or disability find it difficult to visit their local library, we can deliver books to your home for further details please contact Carole Ashworth at Palatine Library 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 1580+ and live across the coast from Fleetwood to Kirkham.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled and older people. Simply 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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

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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 AlCOHOLICS 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------H&N CANCER SUPPORT MEETING Imperial Hotel, Blackpool Come along and meet like-minded people dealing with Head & Neck DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL cancer, Everyone Welcome and we SUPPORT GROUP Blackpool Centre for Independent look forward to meeting Patients, Carer and family member on the Living, 259 Whitegate Drive FY3 night. 2nd Wednesday of the 9JL. A relaxed evening for people month, 7pm to 9pm. with Diabetes. All welcome Every Contact 07779 169 833 third Weds of the month. 7pm to chris@theswallows.org.uk 9pm Contact Robert, 358067 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.theswallows.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? WYRE & FYLDE COAST CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP Marton United Reformed Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue, Supporting children with Type Blackpool FY3 9UZ. Want to meet 1 Diabetes and their families. up with like-minded people? We Our Group provides a friendly, 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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. We have two charity shops located at 202 Lytham Road and 105 Central Drive. We rescue cats and kittens in Blackpool and surrounding areas. All our cats are in foster care until they are rehomed. We have a policy to neuter all cats (when old enough) before rehoming. We carry out home checks of all prospective new owners and foster carers and we ask for an adoption donation of around £35. The charity is run

by Linda Cameron Davies and Christine Meryem with the support of volunteers and foster carers.

Contact number for enquiries 01253 283349, via the webpage www.blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email bpool9rehome@mail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL CIVIC TRUST will be holding their Macmillan Coffee Morning at St Stephen on Cliffs Parish Centre together with St Stephen on Cliffs New to You Pop Up Boutique on Saturday 1st October 10am till 2pm, as well as the church stalls, we will be holding a raffle, tombola, craft stall and cake stall.

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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CARERS Carers Trust Fylde Coast Carers Centre, an independent local charity, supporting unpaid carers of all ages, hold various support groups throughout Blackpool.

Come along, have a chat, meet new friends, obtain information and have a well-earned break: Evening Support Group – Held on the 1st Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Squirrel Pub, Bispham Road, Bispham. Coffee Morning– Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10am-12 noon at the Parks Café, Stanley Park. Join us for support, a friendly chat and refreshments. Further information from 01253 393748 or www. carerstrustfyldecoast.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE BRANCH

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Open to all - we meet every second Wednesday of every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 159 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Talk and chat, make friends; find out more, speak to other members, Association Visitors or just come along - refreshments/free to all.

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Linda Endicott 01253 828584.

Connect (Helpline) 03457 626262. www.mndassociation.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP We meet on the second Wednesday 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.

For further info, please call 01253 697876 or 01253 353060.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 information contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PARKINSON’S UK OVER WYRE SUPPORT GROUP meet on the 4th Thursday of each month(except December) at 2pm in the Youth and Community Centre, Lancaster Road, Preesall FY6 0EJ. For further information contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Sponsored by The Gate Community Church. Those who have suffered loss or are struggling to cope are very welcome.

Free of charge. Contact Julia: 07969087352 or 01253 760758 or contact Janice: 01253 594855 or 32

visit www.griefshare.org for further information.

Social Groups EASY GOING GUY with varied hobbies, concerts/ music/theatre, seeks honest lady, 30-50 years, for friendship/ days out/evenings out. Tel Patrick 07746422058.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 19:30.

Contact Chairman Ernie Howe 07852698282 or 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 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 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 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. 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, 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL WYRE & FYLDE SOCIALITES GROUP

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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 don’t have a set time or venue, all events are arranged through our online calendar at www.meetup. com/BWFSocialites/ or email southsure5@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BISPHAM TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD Cavendish Road U R Church Hall Bispham. We are a group of forward looking women who meet together monthly. The annual programme includes speakers, demonstrations and social activities. Townswomen offer each other support and develop new skills and interests.

Our choir meet on Tuesdays at 2pm. Arts and crafts group meet every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. Also regular Drama Group meetings. New members will be assured of a warm welcome.

Contact Pauline 352365 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT FRIENDS Meets every first Monday of every second Month across the

Fylde! Come along and meet your Police Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR Local Police at an informal Coffee Meeting. Advice, Support and reassurance on offer.

All Welcome! For details contact Andrew: andrew.noble@lancashire. pnn.police.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP Amateur theatre group that meets at St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows’ Road, Bispham every Thursday at 7.30pm and Sundays at 7pm. For more info contact Susan on 01253 353224 or susan. louise.hope@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SASSY SEWERS GROUP We meet every Tuesday afternoon at Claremont Park Community Centre, Claremont Road. From 1.30 to 3.30pm to sew, chat and socialise. We also do soft furnishings, Dress making, Quilting, Knitting,Crochet, Embroidery and Cross-stitch. We are a happy, caring and sharing group of

ladies who get together to share a common interest. We also enjoy going out for the occasional lunch together. New members welcome.

There is a small charge of £1.50 per week which goes to pay for room hire and subsidise any social outings. For further information ring Chris on 01253 593556.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 into our winter season of planned presentations, films, etc. Contact: Terry 01253 867825 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ evening at Woodlands School, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DARK HORSE WRITERS’ GROUP New writers always welcome at the Dark Horse Writers’

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Group. Monthly meetings, third Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9 pm, at the Catholic Club, Blackpool town centre. Contact Stewart Connell, Phone: 01253 763270, Mobile: 07833913970, email: jstewartconnell@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE 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. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Kerry - 01253 823118 or fkawebs@gmail.com or www.freewebs.com/fylde-kennelassociation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RENDEZVOUS COFFEE MORNING FOR THE OVER 55S At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of each month in the church lounge at Christ Church with All Saints, Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, speakers, quizzes, games and gentle exercise. £1.50. Contact Ruth 01253 390272.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 demonstrations, practicals and 34

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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Sunday evening 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 £3 entrance fee. Find us on Facebook - Friends of the Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Blackpool --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAMBA DRUMMING BAND We are 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.

We meet to rehearse every Wednesday 7pm – 9pm at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there is a weekly subscription. Why not come along and give it a bash. Further details from Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 939850, email samba@ pocoloco.org.uk or visit our website at pocoloco.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LET`S DO LUNCH St Paul’s Worship centre Egerton Rd. 2nd and 4th Wed in the month. 12-1.30pm £3. Don’t be lonely come and join us for lunch!

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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. visit us on www. blackpoolsubmariners.weebly.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB Squaddie banter is back 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 - you know you miss it (BAOR is back!)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome to all. Contact Name Doreen Tel: 01253 890775 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLTON AND DISTRICT WOMENS INSTITUTE St Martins & St Hildas Church Hall, Carlton on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1.45pm. You are most welcome to come and meet people and make friends. W have interesting speakers as well as a walking group, ambling group, ladies luncheon club and theatre trips. Contact Hillary (secretary) on 01253 891569 or just come down to meet our friendly group.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS Blackpool Local Government Branch. Our meetings are held in the first Tuesday of every month and take place at Blackpool Town Hall. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 6th at 11am. We have guest speaker Mr Tolson and his talk is “Behind the Scenes at the Grand Theatre”. All Unison Retired Members are welcome.

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Tea and coffee available. More details please contact Nita on 07472881402 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COME ALONG AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS I hold a friendly social group for Ladies and Gentlemen age 60-70.

I arrange days out, dancing etc.

For more details please call 07866190880 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

Clubs & Societies BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATON Meets the 3rd Monday of the Month at the Cherry Tree, Vicarage Lane, Marton, Blackpool 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex RA and attached Personnel made welcome. For details contact honsecraablackpoolandfylde@ yahoo.com or ring Mike 01253 761769 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MARTON PRODUCTION PLAYERS WANTED Enjoy singing? come and join us for our next production of HMS Pinafore and Trial By Jury.

There are open auditions for principals. The show is on in October at the Lowther Pavilion.

Rehearsals start in May. Details from lynncorlett@outlook.com or at the web site, martonoperatic.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LIKE TO TELL A TALE? Come and join us at Wyre Speakers Club. Meetings 7.30pm.

Second and Fourth Thurs each month. New season starts 10th Sept. All Hallows Church Hall. All Hallows Rd. Bispham. Contact.

Tom 01253 355240 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE Meetings at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Bispham, Tuesday evenings starting at 7.30pm. Come along and brush up your German in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. We are now in our Winter season with a range of set presentations but with plenty of time to chat. Contact Terry 01253 867825 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ROYAL SIGNALS ASSOCIATION (BLACKPOOL BRANCH) We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm At Blackpool

Cricket Club - Stanley Park. Open membership to any services/ex services/signallers, friends + family of the core. Call Ernie Howe 07852 698282. rsablackpool@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 to see what we do phone Gail on 07530175111 or Howard on 07712619612 or you can visit our website by putting Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club into a search engine.

Sports & Activities 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.

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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 members. Bowlers and learners would be very welcome. Tuesday afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New intake, 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 36

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 info 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRR WALKING GROUP (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) AFFILIATED TO THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION. Enjoy a full day out in the English Countryside with FRR, who welcome new members and well behaved dogs, visiting places such as the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, Pendle area to name but a few. We meet every third Sunday in the month with various pickup points by coach in the Fylde area. There are three grades of walks each month, making sure there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to know more about the Club and how to join us visit our website www. fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone

886181 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING CLUB Warley Road, Blackpool FY1 2RW. We would like to invite new members to join our club. Men, women or children welcome, either experienced or beginners. Help will be at hand to learn the game.

Please contact the Secretary/ Treasurer on Tel: 01253 356598 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRE-BOND RAMBLERS Walk the 2nd sun of each month.

All welcome. Ring 711898 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EASY BEGINNERS PILATES CLASSES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS Ideal for back and joint problems, every Wednesday Bispham Community Centre 11am - 12noon Call Norma to book 0771 5651283 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COAST PHANTOMS ICE HOCKEY TEAM train every Monday 6-7pm at Fylde Coast Ice Arena Bristol Avenue, Bispham. Ages 7-16 welcome.

Anyone wishing to join us should contact Lee Lagden - leelagden@ gmail.com. We also have home games, which anyone is welcome to come & watch - please enquire for dates, or pop down to the rink on Mondays for further info.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRE BOND RAMBLERS Meet the second sunday in each month. pick up points by coach, Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Wesham. 3 walks to choose from. Evening meal in a pub on route home. Make new friends & keep fit. For details ring Edith 711898 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL VICTORIA WALKING CLUB 2nd Sunday monthly Pickups: Freckleton, Lytham, Blackpool through to Poulton Friendly group, B and C Walks all ages welcome Contact Derek on 01772679153 or 07783835041 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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10:00am, service starts 10:30am Alpha - Got questions about life?

Designed as a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of Christian faith. Starts 20th September Encounter Youth - A club for 1118yr olds to enjoy getting together, enjoying music, games and activities etc - 7pm-9pm Fridays (term time).

CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAINTS REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN Palatine Road, Services 10.45am CHURCH and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Collingwood Ave, Layton, FY3 Rev Alan Byrom 390272 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8RJ invites you to their weekly UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Services at 10.30 am.

Low Cost Lunch for over 55s, SOCIAL NIGHT Social night every saturday evening second Wednesday of the month, 12pm. ‘Rock’ kids club for school from 8pm until 10pm. Ballroom, years 1-6, last Friday of the month Latin American and a few popular Sequence Dances. Come and join 5.30pm - 8pm, including their tea!

Contact Mark: 07760 932857 us, we are a very friendly crowd.

For details call Barbara 356558 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE GATE COMMUNITY STAY AND PLAY - UNDER 5’S CHURCH Victoria church, Newton Drive. FY3 Bispham Community Centre, 8BY Every Thursday and Friday meets every Sunday at 10:30 10am-1.30pm, School terms only. for praise, worship & prayer with Soft Play facility. 01253 820020 Junior Church. All welcome.Call --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pastor Bob on 01772683243 or KIDS CLUB www.gatechurch.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Takes place in Christchurch with All Saints church hall on Park SUNDAY SERVICE Rd. Running since February and 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The operate a fun filled, action packed Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave hour long programme every Bispham --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday from 6pm-7pm for 5-11 year olds which is completely BLACKPOOL BAPTIST free. We currently have around TABERNACLE 12 children in attendance and Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday would love to and are able to worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm. For accommodate many more.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------more info please ring 394326 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABC PLAYGROUP The ABC playgroup for babies KINGS CHURCH – EVENTS & and toddlers runs on Mondays GROUPS and Fridays, 9.30am - 11am at 10a Beaufort Avenue, Bispham, Forest Gate Baptist Church, Forest Blackpool, FY2-9HQ, 01253Gate (Just off Whitegate Drive).

352999 Everyone welcome including Join us at one of our services mums, dads, nanas and grandads. where there is a mix of live music, opportunity to connect with others Lots of fun filled activities in a safe and friendly environment. £1 entry and great messages to equip you includes free refreshments for all. and bring the Bible to life.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday Service - Doors open @ YOGA FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION Mon 6.15-7.45. Wed 10-11.30.

All welcome. Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Rd, Cleveleys.

Pam 858794. pamedwards@live.co.uk

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GIRL GUIDING An invitation for your daughter to join Girl Guiding in Blackpool Rainbows (5-7years), Brownies (710 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. www.girlguiding.org.uk / join us or Phone 01253 827724 for more information

Entertainment ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS Wednesday 14th December 2016Sicily, Tuscany and Qatar Tonight sees our Members’ Evening when 3 volunteers give us 3 different travelogues: Bill & Pippa Bowden show us “Inspector Montalbano’s Sicily” David & Julie Swift take us to “Highlights of Tuscany” Joan Gaffiney gives us “Qatar behind the hype” 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.

Venue: The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR Time: 7.30 pm -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 2016-17” visit our website www.fyldetravellers.org.uk Or telephone Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799

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LEFT: Catlow, BELOW: I Drink Therefore There’s Darkness BOTTOM: Eye The Bomb

A not so silent night As some of Blackpool’s finest musical acts once again take to the stage to reinterpret classic Christmas songs

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ack for it’s ninth season following last years triumphant return after a two year break, ‘A Very Messy Christmas’ is not just an average local gig. Over 14 of the Fylde’s finest local acts will once again take to the stage in a single night, packed tighter than Santa’s sack, to smash out their own takes on Christmas classics as well as a couple of their own tunes.

The event started back in 2005 at the long since defunct South Shore music venue Riffs before moving to The Blue Room in Blackpool town centre after Riffs closure. However the curse of the ever evaporating Blackpool music venue struck once again with The Blue Room (Version 1) closing in 2013 (some may argue in part due to the bands polluting the atmosphere with terrible Christmas music) leaving ‘A Very Messy Christmas’ without a home.

The night faded into the annals of Blackpool music history never to be heard of again.

However the event, much like big screen adaptations of Spiderman and Keith Richards, AVMC refused to lay down and die and with the opening of the 38

Bootleg Social Club on Topping Street two years ago the organisers felt that ‘A Very Messy Christmas’ had once again found a home, last years event proved to be a massive success cementing the future of ‘A Very Messy Christmas’ as it enters it’s second year at it’s new home.

A Very Messy Christmas 9 will once again see the return of regular acts I Drink Therefore There’s Darkness, Eye The Bomb, Dü Pig, Uncle Paul, Kraul, The Drop-out Wives, Catlow and The Penwarden Super Showcase performing the finest Christmas covers available.

New acts to grace the festive stage this year are CSOD, Nana White Pepper, Random House, Elizabeth Preston and The Bootleg Social Club Band. There will be more line-up announcements on the facebook event page over the coming weeks.

A Very Messy Christmas 9 at Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool.

Friday 23rd December 2015 at 9pm. www.bootlegsocial.co.uk www.facebook.com/averymessy

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Carers Trust Fylde Coast Charity Shops 78 Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 1AG – 01253 865552, 1a All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AS, 01253 351530 Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 Kensington Foundation (recycling furniture & toys) 761444 F.A.B (Families and Babies) Charity 15 Red Bank Road, Blackpool, FY2 9HN Contact 01253 932657 Motor Neurone Disease Association 01253 696233 www.mndassociation.org The Royal British Legion 0808 802 8080 (Freephone National Number) TRANSPORT Blackpool Airport 01253 343434 Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Blackpool Transport Buses & Trams 01253 473000 Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Knott End Ferry 01253 891000 Tourist Information 01253 773953 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Stagecoach 01772 886633 OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 040506 Blackpool Trading Standards Consumer Advice 01253 478375 Blackpool Citizens’ Advice Bureau 01253 308400 Wyre Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 245 1294 Fylde Citizens Advice 01772 682588 Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing 0300 790 6144 Wyre District Citizens Advice 01253 308400 RSPCA; Blackpool Branch (01253) 703000, Fylde Branch (01253) 873616.

To report a mistreated, neglected, injured or distressed animal call RSPCA Helpline: 0300 1234 999. This is a 24 hour service P.D.S.A 01253 838585

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