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Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council’s Cabinet Secretary said: “We are delighted to be able to support Trinity Hospice with this donation of £4,336.

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Lifesaving equipment installed on Blackpool Promenade

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hree pieces of vital lifesaving equipment have been placed on Blackpool promenade to help visitors who need emergency aid.

the emergency treatment of heatstroke or cardiac arrest. It is used by paramedics, first responders and emergency departments to provide rapid core body cooling to patients suffering with heatstroke or cardiac arrest.

A defibrillator has been installed on the outside of the Lifeboat Station on Central Promenade along with a rapid body-cooling vest, while a second vest has also been put in the Tourist Information Centre at Festival House.

“After cardiac arrest just when you may think everything is okay, the body temperature begins to rise which can cause severe brain impairment. That’s why it’s so vital to cool the body. The device is easy and intuitive to use and requires no specialist training, that means even the public can safely use this in an emergency.”

Both items can be used quickly and easily by the public during an emergency situation while waiting for the ambulance to arrive.

Money for the defibrillator was raised by local doctor Golda Parker, whose father Georgie passed away last year. Following his death, donations were made to the Adam Appeal in order to supply a defibrillator on the Promenade to help visitors who suffer from a cardiac arrest.

The defibrillator is easy to use and provides instructions to the user on how to safely operate it.

At the same time, two CAERvests have been provided for the Promenade by the Helicopter Emergency Service Equipment charity, which can help cool the core body temperature in the event of a cardiac arrest or heatstroke.

The CAERvests can be put over the body and connected up with an attached cooling fluid to reduce the temperature of the patient and chill the body.

Daniel Moores, from the Helicopter Emergency Service Equipment charity, added: “CAERvest is an unpowered, portable, core body cooling device for 28

Cllr Fred Jackson from Blackpool Council, added: “Millions of people visit Blackpool Promenade every single year so it is extremely important that we have the right lifesaving equipment in place should the worst happen.

“As a council we have been happy to help this equipment be put in place, and to host the CAERvest at Festival House, but this has only happened because of generous fund-raisers donating the money to help supply the equipment.

“Hopefully, nobody will need to use any of this equipment, however it is extremely important to make sure that is available to help save a life when the time comes.”

Keith Horrocks MBE, volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager at RNLI Blackpool said “As a charity that exists to save lives, we were thrilled to be able to help with the installation of a new defibrillator in Blackpool.

The central location of our building will mean that help is close by in the event of an emergency on the promenade.”

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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.

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do gentle exercise and have a environment to meet and we provide fun and healthy activities to brew/chat with friends. Find us on Facebook. We’re more than happy participate in. to meet up with you for a brew/ chat before you come so that is www.fylde-coast-childrens. less daunting for your first time. £3 diabetesukgroup.org p/w. Every Tuesday between 09:30 email diabetesuk. & 12:30. Contact Blackpool Smile fyldekidssupport@sky.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- on 07505 210402 BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL AlCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP Kincraig Community Centre, Tesco Extra Community Room, Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool. FY4 0NB. Anyone feels that they may 4UJ. Got Diabetes Got Questions. have a problem with alcohol We can help. All Welcome. Every is welcome to attend any A.A. meeting. This is an “open” meeting third Wednesday of the month. which means that partners, friends 7.00pm to 9.00pm Contact Robert, 358067 and other interested people eg. doctors, spiritual leaders and social --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------workers etc are all welcome as well BLACKPOOL BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP as the problem drinker.

Come and meet others battling blood cancer. Patients, carers, Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to family and friends all welcome. We 8:30pm. Contact Ron H, 0742 99 meet 7pm third Wednesday every 66 404 or Peter V 07817 547 973 month (not August) Macmillan bisphamworkshop@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road FY3 MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE 8NR. Contact Jez 07950635249 or ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre Lesley 07890 847796. & Fylde Branch meet every 2nd --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday every month from SUPPORT GROUPS FOR 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool CARERS Centre for Independent Living, Carers Trust Fylde Coast Carers 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool.

Centre, an independent local Contact Contact Linda Endicott charity, supporting unpaid carers 828584 or mndconnect 08457 of all ages, hold various support 626262 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- groups throughout Blackpool.

Come along, have a chat, meet H&N CANCER SUPPORT new friends, obtain information MEETING and have a well-earned break: Imperial Hotel, Blackpool Come along and meet like-minded Evening Support Group – Held DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL on the 1st Monday of the month people dealing with Head & Neck SUPPORT GROUP Blackpool Centre for Independent cancer, Everyone Welcome and we 6.30-8.30pm at The Squirrel Pub, Bispham Road, Bispham. Coffee look forward to meeting Patients, Living, 259 Whitegate Drive FY3 Morning– Held on the 2nd Tuesday Carer and family member on the 9JL. A relaxed evening for people of the month 10am-12 noon at the night. 2nd Wednesday of the with Diabetes. All welcome Every Parks Café, Stanley Park. Join us month, 7pm to 9pm. third Weds of the month. 7pm to for support, a friendly chat and Contact 07779 169 833 9pm Contact Robert, 358067 refreshments. Further information --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- chris@theswallows.org.uk from 01253 393748 or www. www.theswallows.org.uk DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- carerstrustfyldecoast.org WYRE & FYLDE COAST --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE Marton United Reformed Church Supporting children with Type ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL, Hall, Wordsworth Avenue, 1 Diabetes and their families.

Blackpool FY3 9UZ. Want to meet WYRE & FYLDE BRANCH Our Group provides a friendly, Open to all - we meet every constructive, safe and informative up with like-minded people? We 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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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 visit www.griefshare.org for further information.

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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 The group is for all adults and we host a variety of social events,walks, cinema, meals etc inand around the Blackpool

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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.

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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’ 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

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 appraisals led by visiting artists.

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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!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. 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. PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO MEETING ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY. Our February meeting will be the Annual General Meeting and will be held at Stanley Park Golf Club on Friday 17th February starting at 6pm.

After this all meetings for 2017 will be back to the first Tuesday of every month at Blackpool Town Hall startig at 11am.

All retired Unison Members Welcome.

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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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAMBA DRUMMING BAND Recruiting for 2017 season. 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. Our first rehearsal of the New Year will be on 18th January 2017. First session is free then there is a weekly subscription. Why not join us and give it a bash or come and see us at the local galas in 2017.

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 OPERATIC Music student or experienced concert music director invited to take us through our spring concerts during 2017. Fresh eyes and ideas needed. Details from Lynn and Tony on 01253 353784 or lynncorlett@outlook.com

The Sorcerer New innovative production of the Sorcerer on its way and needs singers of all vocal ranges, principals and chorus needed.

Stage crew, set designers and for anyone interested in DIY why not have a go at set building. This is a comic work. Further details from Further details from Phil Harrison, www.martonoperatic.co.uk or 07779 963356, email samba@ lynncorlett@outlook.com pocoloco.org.uk. You can check us out on our website at pocoloco. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB org.uk, on Facebook (Poco Loco meet on the last Wednesday of Blackpool School of Samba) or each month in Staining Village Hall Twitter (@pocolocsamba). at 7.30pm. We enjoy watching beautiful flowers being arranged by qualified N.A.F.A.S. demonstrators.

[National Association of Flower BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE Arranging Societies] We would be ROYAL ARTILLERY very pleased to welcome anyone ASSOCIATON who would like to join us. To learn Meets the 3rd Monday of the Month at the Cherry Tree, Vicarage more contact: Susan Swallow 01253 696939 Lane, Marton, Blackpool --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex RA BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH and attached Personnel made LEGION welcome. For details contact The Hidden Gem of the Social Club honsecraablackpoolandfylde@ Scene. Varied entertainment every yahoo.com or ring Mike 01253 afternoon & evening, including our 761769 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- famous Free & Easy, and Wacky Wednesday Club. Function Room BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK Available for Special Events & FLOWER CLUB

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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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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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 Then Rotary is for you!

New intake, train every Sunday Palatine Club meets each week on 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, Garstang Road West, Blackpool a Tuesday for a meal, social night FY3 7JH. We welcome men and or an outing, if you are interested women to our league. It doesn’t in coming along to see what we do phone Gail on 07530175111 or matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone Howard on 07712619612 or you 18+ who is looking to play a fun full can visit our website by putting contact, fast paced team sport. for Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club details email blackpoolrollerderby@ into a search engine. live.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL RANGERS JFC UNDER 10S BISPHAM IL GI TAEKWONDO We are on the lookout for new SELF DEFENSE players to join our Under 10s Various locations, see website for details. Established in Lancashire, squad for this coming season.

Players need to be in Year 5 this Northwest England for over 30 September. New players and those years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full who have played at other clubs member organisation of the UK Taekwondo Development Council. are all welcome. We play and train on the gala fields in Bispham next Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and to our state of the art clubhouse Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00. which is located on All Saints Road Contact 07812 898268. www. just off Ashfield Road. Interested? ilgitaekwondo.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further info contact Andy Earnshaw 07762 499674 or andy.

LAYTON LADIES BOWLING earnshaw@hotmail.com CLUB --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES entrance) We are looking for new HOCKEY CLUB members. Bowlers and learners Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the would be very welcome. Tuesday afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries BLACKPOOL SHOTOKAN Ann on 890717 KARATE CLUB --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 at All Saints LATIN, BALLROOM & Church Hall, 98 Park Road, SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Blackpool. Wednesdays 7.30 Victoria Congregational Church 9.00, Palatine Sports Centre, St. Hall, on Newton Drive. Come along Annes Rd, Blackpool & learn or improve your dancing T: 0756559001 www. blackpoolshotokankarateclub.com skills. Every Fri 2pm - 4pm.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact Susan 07976 620 196 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MODERN SMOOTH JIVE LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM Wainwright Club, 173 Hornby Rd, AND LATIN AMERICAN Blackpool FY1 4RD Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm.

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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.

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Soft Play facility. 01253 820020 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KIDS CLUB Takes place in Christchurch with All Saints church hall on Park Rd. Running since February and operate a fun filled, action packed hour long programme every Thursday from 6pm-7pm for 5-11 year olds which is completely free. We currently have around 12 children in attendance and would love to and are able to accommodate many more.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABC PLAYGROUP The ABC playgroup for babies and toddlers runs on Mondays and Fridays, 9.30am - 11am at Forest Gate Baptist Church, Forest Gate (Just off Whitegate Drive).

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

Sunday Service - Doors open @ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10:00am, service starts 10:30am GIRL GUIDING Alpha - Got questions about life?

An invitation for your daughter to Designed as a series of interactive join Girl Guiding in Blackpool sessions that freely explore the Rainbows (5-7years), Brownies (7basics of Christian faith. Starts 20th 10 years) or Guides (10-14 years) September for evenings of fun, games and adventure. Meet at different times Encounter Youth - A club for 1118yr olds to enjoy getting together, and places in the local area. So that the grown ups don’t feel left enjoying music, games and out adult help is always welcome activities etc - 7pm-9pm Fridays CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL just ask. www.girlguiding.org.uk / (term time).

SAINTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- join us or Phone 01253 827724 for Palatine Road, Services 10.45am more information REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN and 6pm each Sunday. Contact CHURCH Rev Alan Byrom 390272 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collingwood Ave, Layton, FY3 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH 8RJ invites you to their weekly NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE Sunday Services at 10.30 am.

SOCIAL NIGHT Friday 3 February, starting 7.30pm Social night every saturday evening Low Cost Lunch for over 55s, second Wednesday of the month, in the Blackpool Sixth Form from 8pm until 10pm. Ballroom, College Theatre, Blackpool Old 12pm. ‘Rock’ kids club for school Latin American and a few popular Sequence Dances. Come and join years 1-6, last Friday of the month Road, FY3 7LR, the North Fylde 5.30pm - 8pm, including their tea! Music Circle welcomes back the us, we are a very friendly crowd. outstanding piano duo, Dennis Contact Mark: 07760 932857 For details call Barbara 356558 Lee & Chee-Hung Toh. Their --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------programme will include music by THE GATE COMMUNITY Debussy, Dvorak, Liszt & Ravel.

CHURCH Non-members welcome, admission STAY AND PLAY - UNDER 5’S Bispham Community Centre, Victoria church, Newton Drive. FY3 £9, students £4. For enquiries visit meets every Sunday at 10:30 www.northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk 8BY Every Thursday and Friday for praise, worship & prayer with 10am-1.30pm, School terms only. or phone 01253 724472.

Junior Church. All welcome.Call 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

Pastor Bob on 01772683243 or www.gatechurch.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL BAPTIST TABERNACLE Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm. For more info please ring 394326 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KINGS CHURCH – EVENTS & GROUPS 10a Beaufort Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2-9HQ, 01253352999

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Fund to preserve Blackpool Tower Circus Collection

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lackpool Council has been awarded £97,000 from The Collections Fund – delivered by the Museums Association to help preserve the Blackpool Tower Circus Collection and make it available to the public.

The final aim of the project is to add to the knowledge of the collection. Members of the local and regional circus community will be invited to the collection to share their stories, experiences and expertise which will add to the understanding of the collection and the history of Circus.

The two-and-a-half-year project is called Marvels and Mayhem and will contribute to the proposed displays in the Blackpool Museum, which will be based in the Pavilion Theatre within the Winter Gardens.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council said: “This is an exciting opportunity to invest in the Blackpool Tower Circus Collection, which has international significance and is so important to the history of Blackpool.

The project will support the recruitment of volunteers to help create a catalogue and preserve the collection, as well as providing engagement opportunities with the local community.

“2018 is the 250th anniversary of circus and the project will play a part in wider celebrations around the country and make sure Blackpool Tower Circus is a part of this milestone.

The aim of the Collections Fund is to develop collections and use them to achieve positive social impact.

In an innovative new partnership with the School of Society, Health and Childhood at Blackpool and the Fylde College will enable students to explore how the circus collection can be used to support health and wellbeing.

The partnership will culminate in a number of students planning, researching and delivering circus collection activity within their health and social care area.

Marvels and Mayhem will also work with Blackpool Council Arts and Library Services to produce an imaginative creative writing and storytelling offer for schools.

Using the Save Our Stories vehicle, a fantastical rescue vehicle which supports literacy, the project will use the fun of the circus to inspire children and boost their confidence and creativity.

The Collection Fund launched in 2011 and is offering a total of £3.5m in grants between 2017 and 2019.

The award for the project in Blackpool is the twelfth round of awards the fund has made so far and is the largest grant awarded this round.

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“A legacy of this project will be achieved through the support of volunteers during the life of the project. They will be involved in listing and cataloguing the collections, photographing and digitising items and putting the collection in materials so people can view them safely.”

Joanne Hall, Curriculum Manager from Society, Health & Childhood at B&FC, said: “We are delighted to be working with Blackpool Council on this innovative project.

“This is a unique opportunity which B&FC higher education students can use as a focus for their studies. They will be looking at approaches to social care and how access to Blackpool’s historic and cultural collections can support people’s wellbeing.

With this understanding our students will be equipped to make the most of Blackpool’s cultural heritage and the new museum in their working practices across the Fylde coast.

“The project will see B&FC students immersed in the town’s history and contributing to an important collection for the wider Museum Project - but considering the material in ways that will benefit the community in more practical ways rather than how it might be looked at by historians or artists.”

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Showzam! is back for 2017

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howzam! is back and the excitement is once again building in Blackpool ahead of the resort’s annual festival celebrating magic, variety and live performance.

Showzam! 2017 is brought to you by VisitBlackpool and Blackpool BID, returning for its tenth outing between February 11–14.

With the line-up of shows and acts almost complete, visitors to next year’s festival will be wowed by some amazing street theatre and sideshows including the UK’s most flexible contortionist Pixie Le Knot, the girl in the goldfish bowl and the headless lady!

Visitors can also expect hoola hooping and comedy, magical wonder and effortless charm in what promises to be a thrilling festival of free entertainment for all the family.

Cllr Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council said; “We are delighted to announce the line-up for Showzam! 2017. This year will be a fantastic four-day festival providing entertainment for young and old, families and couples.

“Showzam! is a very important part of the VisitBlackpool calendar and one that we look forward to every year.”

Eileen Ormand, Town Centre and Blackpool BID Manager said; “Blackpool BID is really pleased to be working with VisitBlackpool to bring Showzam 2017 to life to brighten and enliven the February half-term holiday.

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town centre and has something for all the family.

Come and enjoy the fun and experience the wonders of Showzam 2017.”

Showzam! 2017 line-up so far…

Showzam! Central, the hub of the festival inside the Winter Gardens will feature brilliant entertainment by Sideshow Illusions.

And for those who just simply love to observe Showzam! it would not be complete without the joys of live street theatre. Join Rob Roy Collins, Pete Anderson and Polly Hoops for an entertainment extravaganza as they bring the town centre alive.

Showzam! wouldn’t be the same without the flamboyant Carnival Ball. The Ball triumphantly returns to the world famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom on Saturday 11 February with a Mardi Gras theme; dress code for the evening is glamorous and sexy.

Tickets, priced £15, can be purchased via our Tourist Information Centre, The Blackpool Tower or www. theblackpooltower.com/showzam - so why not join us for a night to remember!

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“I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing office space in Blackpool. For business support, training and development of your company, there is nothing better.”

The council’s EC2 office services have seen some companies double their turnover just 12 months after signing a contract, while others are looking at taking on extra staff to cope with business demand after securing permanent homes for their companies.

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EC2 office services are designed to meet the needs of young and growing businesses, whether working from home, moving to a first office, or looking for space to grow the business.

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Cllr Mark Smith, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Enterprise and Economic Development at Blackpool Council, said: “For start-up businesses to grow in Blackpool they need services they know they can trust and EC2 gives them this support. We know what growing businesses need to survive and expand their horizons.

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“It’s great to know that current tenants in the councilowned offices are enjoying their surroundings and growing their fortunes and really making the resort the place to do business.

Current tenants at the Enterprise Centre on Lytham Road, South Shore and the town centre’s FYCreatives building on Church Street, have spoken of their ability to meet the demands of their business by moving into the purpose-built hubs.

Nic Walsh, from EPM, said: “It’s been the best move I ever made coming to the Enterprise Centre. The experience has been excellent and I can’t think of anything negative to say.

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