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Yeadon Way works update A project to preserve and repair Yeadon Way is now well underway and is progressing well

As this picture from the site shows, the road is barely recognisable from before works began with the surface and barriers having been removed and piling now taking place. A huge amount of work is being carried out by contractors Galliford Try to repair the structure of the road as part of a £3.6m scheme.

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Securing the embankment – Down either side of Yeadon Way is an embankment that has become weaker over time. The sides are very steep and wouldn’t be built at that angle in modern day construction. These must be secured.

Land drainage - Work to improve drainage in the area has already begun and is having a positive effect The work comes as a result of a gradual deterioration in the road over time. Many drivers will have noticed that, as you drive along Yeadon Way, there are a number of points where the road surface is bumpy.

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Cllr John Jones, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for highways and transport said: ‘I visited the site along with our highways team and representatives from Galliford Try last week. Work is progressing well and I’m pleased Galliford Try and engaging with local residents, businesses and organisations to keep them informed. We stressed the importance of the work being completed in time for the Easter holidays because of the huge impact the start of the tourism season has on the local economy. We will keep residents informed of progress as the project continues.’

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An extended 65 station gym at Moor Park Health & Leisure Centre was unveiled on Monday alongside the 45 station gym at Palatine Leisure Centre, which has been refurbished with windows and brand new state of the art fitness equipment being installed.

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Blackpool’s 2014 visitor figures released

Blackpool has enjoyed one of its best tourism seasons for many years, a visitor research study has confirmed.

After a huge upsurge in visitor numbers and overnight stays during the peak summer season, the latest independent Omnibus research shows that the resort saw further growth in September and October with over 1m adult visits in each of the two months. It means that, for 2014 as a whole, Blackpool experienced an increase of more than 300,000 adult visits – from 9.8m in 2013 to 10.1m in 2014.

The latest research covering the September to December period confirms the enduring appeal of the Illuminations - with over half of the 3.5m adult visits directly associated with the annual Lights show. Visitor satisfaction levels in the autumn period rose to a record level of 95% compared to 88% in the same period in 2013.

Cllr Graham Cain, cabinet member for tourism and leisure said: “The latest research confirms that this has been one of the best tourism seasons for many a year. ‘Much of that is due to the investment we have made in a high-quality events programme, the summer-long run of Mamma Mia!, the Illuminations and, of course, the Blackpool’s Back destination marketing campaign which has showcased the resort to thousands of new visitors. To show overall growth of a third of a million visits across the year as well as a big increase in staying visitors during the peak summer season is hugely encouraging and a major endorsement of the investment we have made in the visitor economy.’

Friends Get Started in business Two friends with more than 15 years of combined experience in social care have joined forces to start their own business.

Catherine Whitelow and Rachel Brown run ‘Create Care Training Ltd’ a new company which aims to ensure employers and employees working in social care have the skills and qualifications to deliver high quality care and support. The pair, both graduates, met at work and decided to go it alone to share their passion and work ethic with others.

They contacted Blackpool Council’s Get Started service - part of the Start Up Lancashire service supported by the European Regional Development Fund – for help and with one-to-one support, mentoring, courses giving them the knowledge to start up their own company and the rest, as they say, is history.

Catherine commented, ‘The staff at “Get Started” that provide the one to one support and deliver the courses are friendly, approachable and have a wealth of diverse knowledge and experience which they are willing to share. The service helped us to finalise our business plan, ensure legal requirements were in place and get our marketing campaign underway. Investing time to access the free training and networking events has been invaluable in securing the foundations of our business.’

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Cllr Fred Jackson, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for urban regeneration, said: “The social care sector is extremely important and having quality people to provide training and expertise is vital. ‘I wish Catherine and Rachel the very best with their business and I hope people will read about their positive example and be inspired. Blackpool was recently ranked highly in a national survey for the amount of new businesses starting up. That goes to show we have the entrepreneurial spirit to succeed and Get Started is the perfect way to get advice and support on how to do so.’

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On Tuesday 10th March from 11am - 3pm there will be Free micro chipping at Winnipeg Place, Community flat 56, Bispham, FY2 0LU All animals must be 12 weeks and above. There will also be free Micro chipping at Community Hub Centre, Gorton Street. Blackpool, FY1 3JW from 10am - 3pm There will be a fundraising weekend at Pets at Home, Holyoake Ave, Bispham, FY2 0QX. This includes Tombola and information stall, From Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March On Saturday 4th April there is an Easter event at the Animal Centre, Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR including a tombola, Easter raffle, children’s egg hunt, coffee van, face painting and animal awareness workshops. Fun for all the family and helping to raise money for the animals in their care.

Sunday 5th April at the Lytham Hall Easter event they will be holding a stall to raise awareness of animals in the RSPCA’s care and their location.

Sunday 19th April there will be a sponsored dog walk in Garstang from 10:30am. Sponsor forms are available by email, from the Animal Centre or phone the centre on 01253 703000. A short, circular walk along the River Wyre, a quiet lane, fields and a disused railway line. The walk involves stiles. Allow approximately up to 2 hours to complete the walk.

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Official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the Ford Fiesta range: urban 41.5-76.4 (6.8-3.7), extra urban 62.8-91.1 (4.5-3.1), combined 47.9-85.6 (5.9-3.3). Official C02 emissions 138-85g/km. The mpg figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results (EU Directive and Regulation 692/2008), are provided for comparability purposes and may not reflect your actual driving experience.

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Blackpool News

The Fight Is On To Save Lives As Race For Life 2015 Launches In Blackpool Blackpool women are being urged to get the New Year off to a great start by signing up now to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2015.

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very hour, more than four people are diagnosed with cancer in the North West*.

And that’s why Cancer Research UK is calling on women in Blackpool to fight back against this devastating disease by entering Race for Life 5k or 10k events at The Prom on Wednesday, July 01.

As well as raising funds for life-saving research, taking part in Race for Life is an easy way to be more active – perfect for those setting themselves a fitness goal as their New Year’s resolution. Carrie Murphy, Cancer Research UK’s Blackpool Event Manager, said: ‘We’re urging women of all ages, shapes and sizes to take on Race for Life in their town and sign up now. Race for Life is non-competitive. It’s not about being fit or fast. Most women are able to walk 5k in an hour while chatting and having fun. Or they can choose to jog, run or even dance around the course if they prefer. If you’re looking for an opportunity to get active in 2015 and shake off those January blues, there’s no better time to take on Race for Life. With fire in their bellies and trainers at the ready, we know that Blackpool ladies are up for the challenge.’

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring womenonly series of 5k and 10k events which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer sooner by funding life-saving research. Last year, 2,907 women took part in Race for Life in Blackpool and raised a fantastic £120,916. This year, organisers need 3,100 women and girls to stride out to help raise £147,844.

Money raised through Race for Life allows Cancer Research UK’s doctors, nurses and scientists to advance research which is helping to save the lives of men, women and children across the North West. Cancer survival rates have doubled since the 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress. But more funds and more supporters are needed to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

Carrie continued: ‘We’re calling on the brave ladies of Blackpool to show their fighting spirit once more and take on cancer at this year’s

event. Race for Life is to celebrate those who are with us, and also remember those who are not.

The atmosphere is electric, our participants are so inspiring and we’re calling on the women of Blackpool to help make 2015 our best year yet.’

To enter Race for Life today go to www. raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770. *Approximation based on annual average figure of around 39,400 cases of all cancers (excluding nonmelanoma skin cancer) diagnosed between 2009-2011 in the North West Region. **All cancers (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) annual average 2009-2011 in the North West Region.

Source: HSCIC (2013). Incidence of all cancers: directly standardised rate, all ages, 3-year average, MFP. Accessed 21/07/2014.

About Race for Life • Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in partnership with Tesco is an inspiring women-only series of 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy events which raise millions of pounds every year to help defeat cancer by funding life-saving research.

• Race for Life is the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event series with over 300 events around the UK from May to the end of September.

• Women and girls of all ages, abilities, shapes and sizes from all over the UK join together to walk, jog or run to raise money to help beat over 200 types of cancer affecting men, women and children. All women are welcome, regardless of whether they are taking part on their own or as part of a group.

• It’s easy to take part and raise money as a group, with the introduction of a simple to use online group entry process.

• In 2015, Cancer Research UK hopes to recruit 530,000 women and raise £50m to help fund life-saving work.

• The entry fee is £14.99 for adults and £10 for girls under 16. This covers the costs of staging the event series and means that money raised in sponsorship can go to help beat cancer.

• Race for Life started as one event in 1994 at Battersea Park with 680 participants.

• Since Race for Life started, an incredible 7.7 million participants across the UK have raised over £691 million to fund Cancer Research UK’s vital work.

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CINEMA 13th MARCh 2015

RUN ALL NIGht CAST: Liam Neeson, Joel Kinnamen, Ed Harris, Vincent D’Onofrio, Genesis Rodriguez

Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon (Neeson), once known as The Gravedigger, has seen better days. Longtime best friend of mob boss Shawn Maguire (Harris), Jimmy, now 55, is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. Lately, it seems Jimmy’s only solace can be found at the bottom of a whiskey glass. But when Jimmy’s estranged son, Mike (Kinnaman), becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago. With Mike on the run, Jimmy’s only penance for his past mistakes may be to keep his son from the same fate Jimmy is certain he’ll face himself…at the wrong end of a gun. Now, with nowhere safe to turn, Jimmy just has one night to figure out exactly where his loyalties lie and to see if he can finally make things right.

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27th MARCh 2015

GEt hARD CAST: Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Craig T. Nelson, Allison Brie, Tip “T.I.” Harris When millionaire hedge fund manager James King (Ferrell) is nailed for fraud and bound for a stretch Desperate, he turns to Darnell Lewis (Hart) to prep him for a life behind bars. But despite James’ one-percenter assumptions, Darnell is a hard-working small business owner who has never received a parking ticket, let alone been to prison. Together, the two men do whatever it takes for James to ‘get hard’ and, in the process, discover how wrong they were about a lot of things – including each other.

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CINEMA & DVD DVD 16th MARCh

BROADChURCh SERIES 2 Broadchurch the game-changing British TV series, had the nation on the edge of its seat and became a genuine television phenomenon, drawing critical acclaim and scores of fans along the way. Now, after its stunning first series, the Dorset-set drama returns with a shocking second outing.

The stellar all-star cast returns with David Tennant as D.I. Alec Hardy and Olivia Colman as Ellie Miller, Matthew Gravelle as her husband Joe, Andrew Buchan and Jodie Whittaker as the bereaved parents of Danny Latimer and Arthur Darvill as the vicar. They are joined by the great acting talents of Charlotte Rampling, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Eve Myles, James D’Arcy and Meera Syal in the gripping new eight-part Broadchurch Series Two.

23rd MARCh

thE CAZALEtS The highly-acclaimed BBC drama series The Cazalets, starring great British acting talents Hugh Bonneville (Downtown Abbey) and Anna Chancellor (Four Weddings and a Funeral), comes to DVD for the first time since its on-screen release in 2001.

Based on the best-selling novels

by Elizabeth Jane Howard, this compelling saga delves into family life during the turmoil of war. The all-star cast also includes Stephen Dillane (Game Of Thrones), Lesley Manville

(Maleficent) and Joanna Page (Gavin And Stacey), and makes its DVD debut as a stunning two-disc set.

The Cazalets follows the lives of a large, privileged family transformed by the outbreak of World War II. As storm clouds gather over Europe, the family’s three generations retreat to their country estate where the trials and tribulations

of life play out against the backdrop of war. Births, Deaths, marriages, secrets and intrigue test their stoic British restraint and resilience to the limit, as both the country and family are fractured by the horrors of the escalating conflict. This classic BBC adaptation is a gripping and poignant portrayal of one family’s life during wartime Britain.

Release dates correct at time of publication but are subject to change without prior notice.

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Blackpool News

It’s not too late to donate!

That’s the key message today after a flagship Blackpool restaurant offered their backing to the world famous Blackpool Illuminations.

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he new look Harry Ramsden’s restaurant on the Promenade has donated £1000 to help ensure that 2015 is the most glittering year ever when Blackpool is once again lit up.

Chris Walter, Head of Operations for Harry Ramsden’s, said: ‘The Blackpool Illuminations are an iconic and historic piece of British culture, which are enjoyed each year by locals as well as the millions of visitors the town attracts annually The team at Blackpool Illuminations work tirelessly on behalf of local businesses, including ourselves, to ensure the town continues to attract tourists each year. We are therefore delighted to be able to play our part in giving something back and pledging our support to Blackpool in this way.’

Although the annual lights season is now at an end after a very successful 2014 which saw millions of visitors flock to the resort to see the show, businesses are still being urged to show their support for the display by contributing financially.

It follows donations from a huge range of businesses including official sponsors, BES Utilities, who showed their support for the resort by agreeing to kindly donate the electricity to power the display for 2014 and heavily discounted for 2015. Other key backers include, Beaverbrooks, eviivo, Burbage Holiday Group, KRS, Graham and Brown and McDonalds.

The Friends of Blackpool Illuminations meanwhile, a group of volunteer local business people who strive to promote the display, have raised a further £13,000.

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Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for tourism and leisure, said: ‘We welcome all donations and the key message from us is that it’s not too late to donate. It’s no secret that local Government funding is under huge pressure and as we’ve said many times, if businesses want the illuminations to continue to be the tremendous success they have been, we need to bring in bigger contributions. We would urge all companies, big and small, to look at the huge impact the Illuminations have on business in Blackpool and give back what they can to keep the display thriving.’

Last year’s Blackpool Illuminations followed an incredibly successful summer for the resort which included a full 10 week summer season of the world class stage ‘Mamma Mia!’ which grossed more than £3m at the box office, breaking all previous records. The latest Omnibus visitor survey (May-Aug figures) estimated that overnight stays increased by 350,000 compared to 2013 while overall adult visits also increased by around 200,000.

To donate to Blackpool Illuminations, visit www.visitblackpool.com/illuminations In addition to making donations, there is also an opportunity for businesses to get their own name in lights as well as various advertising opportunities associated with Blackpool Illuminations. Any businesses interested, should contact Jo Ashton on 01253 478240.

PHOTO: Cllr Graham Cain (Right) accepts the cheque on behalf of Blackpool Illuminations from Chris Walter (Middle) from Harry Ramsden’s joined by Harry the Haddock (Left).

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A Night Of Dirty Dancing The Ultimate Tribute Show Featuring all the hits from everyone’s favourite dance movie Dirty Dancing, an all-new, spectacular stage show featuring all the hits from the film is coming to town. Recast and re-scripted and billed as “the s&xiest song and dance sensation of 2015”, music and dance fans have the chance to experience the all-new box office hit A Night of Dirty Dancing, the ultimate tribute show, as it embarks on a brand-new nationwide tour.

‘Celebrated film Dirty Dancing boasted the greatest movie soundtrack of all time,’ says show producer Michael Taylor. ‘All these hits are superbly performed in this fast-moving, slickly-choreographed theatrical treat.’ Dirty Dancing’s score included: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and the Oscarwinning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

‘Prepare for a night of dirty dancing with the brandnew sensational, inspirational, ‘aspirational’ box office smash of the year,’ says Michael. “Our sensational production brings all the hits to life, lavishly, live on stage.’ The show is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage currently on tour in the UK and worldwide. “It’s an all-new production featuring an all-star cast, the next exciting chapter in the amazing musical legacy that is Dirty Dancing,” says Michael.

Win tickets to see A Night Of Dirty Dancing No film has captured the hearts of a generation like Dirty Dancing and we have a pair of tickets to give away when the allnew, ultimate tribute show A Night of Dirtxy Dancing comes to The Grand Theatre, Blackpool on 21st March on as part of its nationwide tour. It’s a chance to relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Recast and re-scripted for 2015, it’s all down to Kellerman’s end of season show.

Revel in the moments you loved, the memories you made and music that’s resonated throughout the years: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

Saturday 21st March 2015 ~ 7.30pm, Blackpool Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HT ~ Tickets: £21.50 inc £1.50 Booking Fee, BoxOffice: 01253 290 190 www. blackpoolgrand.co.uk, Facebook.com/ ANightOfDirtyDancing Twitter.com/ GoDirtyDancing

Saturday 21st March 2015 ~ 7.30pm, Blackpool Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 1HT ~ Tickets: £21.50 inc £1.50 Booking Fee, BoxOffice: 01253 290 190 www.blackpoolgrand. co.uk, Facebook.com/ANightOfDirtyDancing Twitter.com/GoDirtyDancing

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Blackpool News

Clifton Rangers Junior Football Club News

Under 12s represent Lancashire Schools 3 of the clubs under 12 players and their school represented Lancashire Schools in a national 5 a side tournament in Manchester on 7th Feb and came 2nd on goal difference after qualifying in a local tournament

Your Club, Our Community

We are an FA Charter Standard Development football club, founded in 1977 to coach junior and youth football. The club was awarded an FA Charter Development status on the 6th March, 2010.

Players and Coaches needed for next season!

The club is looking to recruit players and coaches for next seasons under 4, 5 and 6 age groups.

Any child born between 1st September 2009 and 31st august 2012. Coaches can be trained by club to meet LFA requirements if needed Sponsorship opportunities The club has many available sponsorship opportunities open to individuals and companies.

The opportunities range from kit sponsorship and event sponsorship to trophy sponsorship for the whole club. Anybody interested contact chairman@cliftonrangersjfc.net

Cafe Negril

Junior Rangers The Junior Rangers is our entry point for the fundamental development of children aged 4 to 7 years through games, football skills and social interaction with a team. The coaching sessions are currently on Saturday mornings at St Georges High School between 09:00 to 11:00.

The group enjoy lots of small sided football, and being mentored and encouraged to have fun by a fantastic set of coaches.

Summary Our website is regularly updated with up-to-date information and contact details – http://www. cliftonrangersjfc.net. If you would like to bring your child to Clifton Rangers, or would like to get involved coaching / fundraising / voluntary work of any kind or you have a business that could support us with our sponsorship and advertising opportunities, or donate a raffle prize / auction item, please contact our Chairman, Darren Holt on 07805 218306 or email: chairman@ cliftonrangersjfc.net

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WHAT’S ON IN

BLACKPOOL NORTH Number 1 choice for FREE what’s on listings in your area.

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COMMUNITY BOUNDARY LIBRARY Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 Monday 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 9.00am - 12.30pm 1pm - 5pm, Thursday closed, Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm 5.00pm, Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 5.00pm Sunday closed LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 Monday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Thursday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Friday & Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm Sunday closed MOOR PARK LIBRARY Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday 9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday 9.30am 7.00pm, Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday - closed ST WALBURGER’S CHURCH Open every Saturday to visitors throughout the year, 10am - 2pm. Refreshments provided. Trips up the Spire for a fee of £2. Tel: 07709574422 FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) invites you to join them for Sunday worship at 10.45am.

For more information, please ring 397400.

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

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

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THE KENSINGTON FOUNDATION We are a charity in need of good quality items of furniture and toys for re-distribution to families in need. Contact 761444 FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk RSPCA SPONSOR A CAT PEN OR SMALL ANIMAL PEN The kennel and cattery sponsorship scheme is a way in which you as an individual, part of a group or a business can support our animals by sponsoring an animal pen for a year. There are many types of animal pen to sponsor. With the scheme you won’t be helping just one animal, you’ll be sponsoring the lives of all who pass through our animal centre every year. Sponsorship is £50 for 6 months. In return we will place a certificate bearing your name on the appropriate pen, thanking you for your kind donation.

If you are a company we are very happy to display details of your company. The £50 will go towards the costs of keeping the animals that use that pen. You may also want to visit your pen, over the 6 months, and see which animals you are helping.

Contact the centre on enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk if you would like to take part. Old Tom Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR. Tuesdays - Sundays 11am - 5pm with a new telephone number 01253 703000.

FUNDRAISING GROUP Why not come along & join our friendly fundraising group. We meet the first Thursday of every month at All Hallows Church Hall (Shipon Room) from 7.30pm - we raise much needed funds for Trinity Hospice & Brian House Children’s Hospice in Bispham. We collect in stores, bag pack, run Quiz Nights, raffles, tombolas, bake cakes, ride bikes (not all at the same time) and have a good laugh. Come along & find out, we would love to meet you - our members are aged 15-80+ and live across the coast from Fleetwood to Kirkham. Everyone is welcome!

AGE UK BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT SHOPPING SERVICE Contact 622812 We provide a Shopping Service to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to residents aged 18+.

Support is provided for clients if needed.

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

Please contact the Secretary/Treasurer on Tel: 01253 356598 INTERNATIONAL AID TRUST CHARITY SHOP 22 Deansgate, Blackpool. Tel:01253 290588. Open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. We need more volunteers for as little as 3 hours per week.

Telephone the shop or call in for an application form.

We are looking for more volunteers! If you could spare 2 or 3 hours per week, or more, please call in the shop for an application form.

REGULAR EVENTS MEDITATION CLASSES Kilmory Community Center, Kilmory Place Bispham Relax unwind and de stress. Meditations include Angelic visualization, mindfulness, crystals and shamanic drumming. All welcome Every Wednesday evening 7pm till 8pm. Contact 508165 / 07834072273 DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL SUPPORT GROUP Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive FY3 9JL. A relaxed evening for people with Diabetes. All welcome Every third Weds of the month.

7pm to 9pm Contact Robert, 358067 DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE COAST CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP Supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes and their families. Our Group provides a friendly, constructive, safe and informative environment to meet and we provide fun and healthy activities to participate in. www.fylde-coast-childrens.diabetesukgroup.org email diabetesuk.fyldekidssupport@sky.com BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP ACOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Kincraig Community Centre, Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 0NB. Anyone feels that they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend any A.A. meeting.

This is an “open” meeting which means that partners, friends and other interested people eg. doctors, spiritual leaders and social workers etc are all welcome as well as the problem drinker.

Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30pm Contact Ron H, 0742 99 66 404 or Peter V 07817 547 973 bisphamworkshop@gmail.com MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch meet every 2nd Wednesday every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Contact Gwynneth Mugonyi 696233 or Helpline connect 08457626262 BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK FLOWER CLUB St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bispham New Members most welcome.Meet every third Weds of the month, 7-30pm. Contact Helen 354548 ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, FY2 0AS Every Thursday evening, 7.30pm. Contact Bernard Melling on 07846 629766

BLACKPOOL TRINITY HOSPICE FRIENDS GROUP The Shippon Rooms All Hallows Church, Bispham. Want to join a fun friendly fundraising group? Then come to our meetings. Our members range from 13-70 plus! We are all young at heart and love to make a difference. The first Thursday of the month 7.30pm.

BLACKPOOL JUBILEE STROKE ASSOCIATION Aysgarth Community, Aysgarth Court, Blackpool, FY4 5LX Provides a service for Stroke suffers and their carers.

Transport available 2nd & 4th Friday eve of the month. Contact 872142 CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS Palatine Road, Services 10.45am and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Rev Alan Byrom 390272 FYLDE COAST CRAFTERS Spencer Court (off Talbot Road) Blackpool Needlework Club, many needlecrafts covered including: beadwork jewellery-making, cross stitch, hand & machine embroidery, knitting, crochet and lacemaking etc. Every Saturday Christine 342406 BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS 596 Devonshire Road Bispham Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 years old plus adults to fill roles as instructional staff or as members of the Unit Management Team. Contact us or drop in for a chat on a parade night. 01253 500499 FYLDE FILM SOCIETY Blackpool Odeon. The Fylde Film Society is a group of film lovers from across the Fylde who share a common interest in viewing some of the best of contemporary world cinema. Meet every fortnight.

Further details www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk BLACKPOOL & FYLDE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY Victory Baptist Church, St Annes Road, Blackpool FY4 2AP We hold weekly meetings each Thursday at 7.30pm from 5/9/13 until 22/5/14, We are always happy to welcome guests. Contact: B.Robinson on 01253 890731 BISPHAM IL GI YAEWONDO SELF DEFENSE Various locations, see website for details. Established in Lancashire, Northwest England for over 30 years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full member organisation of the UK Taekwondo Development Council.Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00.

Contact 07812 898268. www.ilgitaekwondo.org MODERN SMOOTH JIVE Wainwright Club, 173 Hornby Rd, Blackpool FY1 4RD Dancing and Social Night with Jaguar Jive. 8.00pm (beginners) and 9.15pm (intermediate) then ALL freestyle until 10.45pm No partner necessary. Singles, couples and groups welcome. Every Wednesday 07857433829. www.jaguarjive.com ROYAL SIGNALS ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Cricket Club, Stanley Park The Association is for any serving/ex serving members of The Royal Corps Of Signals. Come along and join us, we have several events planned and you will be made very welcome. Meet on the second Tuesday of the monthm 19:30. Contact Chairman Ernie Howe 07852698282 or The Secretary 07946222517 H&N CANCER SUPPORT MEETING Imperial Hotel, Blackpool Come along and meet like-minded people dealing with Head & Neck cancer, Everyone Welcome and we look

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forward to meeting Patients, Carer and family member on the night. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. Contact 07779 169 833 chris@theswallows.org.uk www.theswallows.org.uk

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

LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Forest Gate Baptist Church Hall, Forest Gate, Blackpool Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills.

Every Fri 1:30-3:30pm. Contact Susan 07976 620 196

STAINING WOMENS INSTITUTE Meetings on a variety of subjects are held every third Wednesday in the month from 7:30pm in St Luke’s church next to Staining school.

Further details from Jean Armstrong on 886325 or just turn up on the night. A warm welcome awaits.

ART CLASSES IN OILS

By Bob Brockbank. 2hrs sessions at £10 each. Held at Mike Hall’s, Preston Old Road, Blackpool (opposite the Boars Head) Beginners welcome. also Door to Door Framing. T: 07780804195 LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN New adult beginners class starting Thursday 28th August. 10 week course, every Thursday 7pm 8.30pm. By the end of the course you will have learnt a Ballroom and Latin American routine. Singles welcome. Bispham United Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish Road. Barbara 01253 356558, Peter 01253 594516 SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Marton United Reformed Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue, Blackpool FY3 9UZ. Want to meet up with like-minded people? We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. Find us on Facebook. We’re more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. £3 p/w. Every Tuesday between 09:30 & 12:30.

Contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402 LAYTON LADIES BOWLING CLUB Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue entrance) We are looking for new members. Bowlers and learners would be very welcome.Tuesday afternoons 1p.m.

Contact Barbara, 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Walks are on the last Sunday of the month (except bank holidays), The coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8-30am picking up through Layton and Poulton.

The cost is £8.00 for each trip and £5 for children, the length of the walks are between 5 and 7 miles and sometimes a shorter walk of 2 or 3 miles is available.

Suitable for all age groups. The walk on 29th March is in the area of Whalley and Whalley Nab. Contact Bernard on 01253 764386 for more information LANCASHIRE BRANCH OF R.E.M.E ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (Opposite Belle Vue Pub) Whitegate Dr meet every 2nd Thursday of the month. The branch is open to all serving and ex members of R.E.M.E. Meeting start time 19:00 for 19:30 hrs. All members welcome. Also associate membership will be available. ALL welcome.

THE ‘CRAFTY LADIES’ St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, Bispham.

We now meet twice monthly 1 pm to 3 pm on the 1st & 2nd Wednesdays of the month.Brighten up the winter months, come and join us and bring your own craft project or learn something new - crochet, knitting, embroidery, card making, painting etc.

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BLACKPOOL KEYBOARD CLUB Pro Deaf Club, Cornwall Ave, Blackpool, off Warbreck Hill Road, near Gynn Square Now in our 40th year! Concerts are held on the 2nd tuesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. Top professional performers with a variety of music to suit everyone.

For details phone or text Stephen on 07731 148530 ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND GROUPS AT ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BISPHAM All Hallows Church & Halls (Barn, Stable, Wardens & Shippon) All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AY Mums & Toddlers meet every Thursday (term time), 9.30-10.45am &/or 12.45-2.15pm for all carers, their babies to toddlers. £1 per family includes drink and biscuit. All Stars (for all school children) meet every Thursday (term time) 4.25-5.30pm in the Stable. An hour of lively, fun, fast-paced Bible theme activities. (cost donation). Cafe Church next meet Friday 6th March, 7.30pm in the Stable. (Cost donation for your drink) Come along for a brew, chat and speaker.

‘Messy Church’ meet Saturday 7th March, 3-5pm, in ‘The Barn’ No charge. Activities include Crafts, Cooking, Games, Quiz, Café, Fellowship, Worship Who let the Dads Out (a Toddler group for all male carers & their baby’s to toddlers) next meet Saturday 21st March. Give mum a morning off. Cost donation includes drink. Craft n Chatter next meet Friday 27th March, 2-3.30pm in the Stable. Bring your own craft and have a relaxing afternoon or learn something new. Cost £1 includes drink. Other groups that use the Church halls are: Bispham Techs Badminton Club; Eskrima Martial Arts; Lancashire Rose Line Dancing; Sacred Heart Badminton Club; Slimming World; Silver & Wind Bands; Trinity Friends Group: Tuesday Afternoon & Eve Church Badminton; Wyre Speakers. Church Services on Sunday’s at 8am.

Traditional Holy Communion, 9.30am. Modern Worship suitable for families. Young Church & Ceche available. Holy Communion 4th Sunday in the month. 11am. Traditional Worship. Holy Communion 1st Sunday in the month. 6.30pm.

Evening Worship. Holy Communion 3rd Sunday in the month. Thursday 11am Holy Communion. Bible Study meet in the Shippon 1st & 3rd Wednesdays.

House Groups available just ask. For more information on any of the above contact For any information phone 01253 352098 or e-mail secbah@googlemail.com BLACKPOOL SUGARCRAFT If you have an interest in cake decorating & Sugarcraft, then come along to our meetings. We have a different demonstrator every month showcasing lots of different skills. It is a great opportunity to make new friends who share a passion for cake decorating.

Everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced Sugarcrafters. As well as demonstrations we also run hands on sugarcraft skills workshops. The club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Stable, Bispham Parish Church, All Hallows Rd, Bispham, FY2 OAY. For more information call Cheryl 07735 605682 or find us on Facebook: Blackpool Sugarcraft Bsg

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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

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

STAY AND PLAY FOR UNDER FIVES Victoria church, Newton Drive. FY3 8BY Every Thursday and Friday 10am-1.30pm, School terms only. Soft Play facility. details 01253 820020

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

BLACKPOOL WYRE & FYLDE SOCIALITES GROUP The group is for all adults and we host a variety of social events,walks, cinema, meals etc inand around the Blackpool Wyre and Fylde area. We dont have a set time or venue, all events are arranged through our online calendar at www.meetup.com/BWFSocialites/ or email southsure5@gmail.com for more details.

ZUMBA FITNESS with Barry, want to improve all round fitness levels? shake and shimmy into fabulous shape. Tuesdays 6pm, Thursdays 6pm, St. Pauls Worship Centre on Egerton Rd (North Shore). Fridays 6.30pm Holy Family Church hall on Links Rd (North Shore) £4.50 per class. No need to book 07922 688009 ZUMBA GOLD with Barry, Mondays 7:30, Tuesdays 11am and Thursdays 12noon Bispham United Reform Church on Cavendish Rd, a slower pace of zumba which is perfect for those wanting to get back into an active lifestyle. Burn upto 800 calories and become more healthy. £4.50 per session. No need to book 07922 688009 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH SOCIAL NIGHT Social night every saturday evening from 8pm until 10pm. Ballroom, Latin American and a few popular Sequence Dances. Come and join us, we are a very friendly crowd. For details call Barbara 01253 356558 STITCH AND CHAT CLUB Every Monday 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 2:30 - 4:15pm.

We hold tuition classes a supply materials for the following; Card Making, Knitting, Crochet, Pin Pricking and General Crafts. Come along and learn a new skill or brush up on some old ones. We organise coach trips and occasional outside workshops.

Dunsop Court, Blackpool. Tel: 01253 405138 SUNSHINE CLUB FOR THE OVER 60’S held in St Luke’s church Staining, every 2nd Thursday of the month for afternoon teas. We also run a day trip the last Thursday of every month.

Everyone welcome.

For further details tel Mrs Finch on 01253 398555 or Mrs Ardley on 01253 397516 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 THE GATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Bispham Community Centre,meets every Sunday at 10:30 for praise,worship and prayer with Junior Church.All are welcome.Refreshments. Call Pastor Bob on 01772683243 or www.gatechurch.org ENCORE SINGERS BLACKPOOL Encore is a recently formed choir of experienced female singers ,who offer a warm welcome to anyone wishing to come along to meet the choir ,and to consider joining us. We have a variety of concerts booked for the coming months and are looking for new members. Rehearse at Springfield Methodist Church, Bispham Rd, Blackpool FY2 9HQ on Thursdays from 7.45pm to 9.15pm. For more details contact Wendy Anyon (secretary) on 01253 341502 or email;encoresingers@aol.co.uk INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & HOLIDAYS ASSOCIATION Are you interested in travel, would you like to see illustrated talks from around the world. Why not join us for light hearted friendly evening. We meet in the Theatre at Blackpool Sixth Form College. See our website for details http://www.fyldetravellers.org.uk BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries Ann on 890717 ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New in take, train every Sunday 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, Garstang Road West, Blackpool FY3 7JH. We welcome men and women to our league. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone 18+ who is looking to play a fun full contact, fast paced team sport. for details email blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.uk BLACKPOOL RANGERS JFC - UNDER 10S We are on the lookout for new players to join our Under 10s squad for this coming season. Players need to be in Year 5 this September. New players and those who have played at other clubs are all welcome. We play and train on the gala fields in Bispham next to our state of the art clubhouse which is located on All Saints Road just off Ashfield Road.

Interested? For further information please contact Andy Earnshaw 07762 499674 or andy.earnshaw@hotmail.com

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FYLDE NATURALIST WALKS Sat 14th March, Silverdale. Sat 28th March, Rufford Circular. Walks are fortnightly, coach pick up points, Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool. Ring Carol 316713.

PRE-BOND RAMBLERS Walk 2nd Sunday each month. Sun 8th March Sedbergh. Coach pick up points; Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Wesham. 3 grades of walks on the day. all walks are about 6 miles, one party on the day, we stop & look at nature All welcome, keep fit & make new friends. pub meal on route home. Fri 13th March, Hot pot & Presentation “Appalachian trail 2160 mile solo trek “ by jim bispham. tickets £5 & must be booked in advance. Info ring 316713 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. Speakers :- 24th March ‘Extramadura; a land of contrasts’ with Pete Wolstencroft. 28th April ‘Highland Wildlife of Scotland’ with Roy Atkins.

Visit our web site at www.fyldebirdclub.org FYLDE NATURALIST LECTURES Friday 20th March annual buffet lecture ‘Just a Photo from some of the best wildlife destinations on earth in search of that often elusive iconic shot’ by Alan Bennett. Held at Blackpool Cricket Club, Barlow Crescent, West Park Drive, Blackpool. Tickets £6 50.

7:00 for 7 15. Tickets to be bought in advance, ring carole 316713. All welcome. Fortnightly fylde naturalist lectures Wed 11th March ‘A Fascination with Ferns, A 3000 Million Year Story’ by Mike Gosling. Wed 25th March ‘Local Wildlife of the Fylde’ by Phil Hodson & Alan Storey. Wed evening meetings held at Church Alive Halls, Raikes Parade. All welcome, pay £1 on the door Please ring Carole 316713. For wed evenings, please pay £1 on the door.

TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/evening at Montgomery High School, All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ. We offer inclusive performing arts to children, young people and adults aged 4 years upwards. Workshop fees are £30 for a term (approx 12 weeks). For more information and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or email tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk FRR WALKING CLUB( ASSOCIATED WITH THE RAMBLER’S ASSOCIATION) We are a Fylde based Club which meets every third Sunday in the month for walks in, for example, North & South Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, North Wales to mention but of a few areas we visit. There are usually three grades of walk on offer each one always led by an experienced Club member. We travel by coach and there are various pick up points on route in the Fylde. It’s a great day out enjoying the countryside and an ideal way to meet new like-minded friends whilst helping you to keep fit!

We are hoping to increase our membership this year so why not come along as a guest to test the waters. By the way we are a dog friendly Club and welcome well behaved dogs.For more details phone 01253 886181 / 07931487644 or visit our website www. fylderotaryramblers.co.uk 40

SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham BLACKPOOL BUDDIES A new peer support group bringing people together to share skills and develop friendships. We meet on the last Friday of every month from 1pm - 4pm and hold a social every Sunday from 3pm – 5pm at the Progress Club, Exchange Street, FY1 2DU. For more information pop along, or contact Tom on 07717 380 857.

DARK HORSE WRITERS’ GROUP New writers always welcome at the Dark Horse Writers’ Group. Monthly meetings, third Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9 pm, at the Catholic Club, Blackpool town centre. Contact Stewart Connell, Phone: 01253 763270, Mobile: 07833913970, email: jstewartconnell@gmail.com NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the Bona-Vista Hotel 104-106 Queens Promenade, Blackpool. FY2 9NX. Tel.01253 351396. 1-0 pm for 1-30 pm on the third tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome. Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon. For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383.

NATURE EVENT: POND MANAGEMENT DAY Sunday 25th January, 10am – 3 pm Meet at Linden Pond, Moor Park Extension Car Park, Canada Crescent.

A wonderful opportunity for you to get involved in conserving one of our very special ponds. Wellies recommended!

For further info call Andrew 01253 508310 Friends of North Blackpool Pond Trail INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & HOLIDAYS ASSN’ The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR Our meetings consist of illustrated talks covering all parts of the world, and speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and travellers from across the country. New members and visitors are most welcome.

For further information, including details about the “Programme for the Year 2014-15” visit our website www.fyldetravellers.org.uk or telephone Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799 KINGS CHURCH – EVENTS & GROUPS 10a Beaufort Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2-9HQ, 01253 352999. New church opened on the Fylde coast. Join us at one of our services where there is a mix of live music, opportunities to connect with others and great messages that will equip you and bring the Bible to life. SUNDAY SERVICE – Doors open at 10:00am. CAP MONEY - The CAP money course is a FREE 3 week course that will teach you budgeting skills and a simple cash based system that works.

In a few weeks you’ll get to grips with your finances so you can budget, save and prevent debt. Call for next course dates and times. ALPHA – Got Questions about life? Designed as a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith.

Starts 3rd March. Call for more details. BLEND CAFÉ – Pop in to our café for a coffee and a chat. Open on Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 – 15:30. We serve Rijo hot drinks, cakes and biscuits. A great place to meet up with friends and family!

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FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION Sea Cadet Hall, Bispham Show dog training, we’ll help you and you dog prepare for the show ring. All welcome whether new or experienced. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Clark - 01772 703469 or fkawebs@gmail.com or www.freewebs.com/fylde-kennel-association 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 SASSY SEWERS GROUP Claremont Community centre on Claremont Road. We meet every Tuesday from 1.00pm to 3.30pm to Sew, chat and socialise. If you enjoy sewing and meeting new friends then come along and give it a go. We ask you for £1.50 per week to pay for room hire,refreshments and equipment.

More details Tel Christine on 593556 MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE Public Open meetings take place every second Wednesday monthly. All welcome. Refreshments. No charge. Ring Linda 01253 854913 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

THIS MONTH PARKINSON’S UK Monday 2nd March, 7:30pm Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall, Stockdove Way, Cleveleys, FY5 2BL. The Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Branch of Parkinson’s UK will hold their AGM, followed by a hot pot supper. Contact Marjorie 868986 BGA MEETING 2nd March, 7pm Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road The impact of roadside trees on indoor levels of vehicle-derived particulate pollution”, a lecture by Professor Barbara Maher BSc,Ph.D,University of Lancaster.

UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS Tuesday 3rd March, 11am Blackpool Town Hall

Blackpool Local Government Branch meeting .We have Tricia Music coming to talk to us from Blackpool Care and Repair. The meeting will be held in Committee Room B. All retired Unison Members welcome. Tea and coffee available. More details please contact Nita on

07472881402

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND HOLIDAYS ASSOCIATIONThe Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR Wednesday 11th March, 7:30pm Peru and the West Riding. Anne and Gordon Sharp are experienced film makers, who enjoy both the film production and sharing them with others. In the first half we are treated to “The Wonders of Peru” and

after the break we join them to be “Spellbound in the West Riding.’

Wednesday 25th March, 7:30pm Bavaria - Lakes, Mountains and ‘Mad Monarchs’.

Tonight’s illustrated talk is by Pauline and Les Mason, experienced caravanners who visit fascinating places. This evening they recount their visit to the beautiful Lake Constance and the Bavarian Alps.

Info: www.fyldetravellers.org.uk, or telephone Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799 RSPCA FREE MICROCHIPPING Tuesday 10th March 11am - 3pm Winnipeg Place, Community Flat 56, Bispham, FY2 0LU All animals must be 12 weeks and above.

BLACKPOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SCANDINAVIAN SATURDAY Saturday March 14th 7.30pm Blackpool Citadel, Raikes Parade, Blackpool, FY1 4EL

6.30pm Pre-Concert Talk: Nielsen - Helen Harrison, Grief Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Soloist Helen Brackley-Jones, Nielsen Symphony No 2. Tickets £8 Under 19s free

For further details www.blackpoolsymphony.co.uk RSPCA FUNDRAISING Friday 20th - 22nd March Pets at Home, Holyoake Ave, Bispham, FY2 0QX Tombola and information stall

NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE CONCERT Friday 20th March, 7.30pm Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre

Outstanding Students from Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester playing various instruments and pieces.

More information on 01253 349650 or from www. northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk - Non-members welcome

ZEEROX, DOWNERS + 1.21 GIGAWATTS Saturday 21st March, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2XQ.

Three rock, indie and post-grunge/shoegaze bands live.

This marks the debut of hotly tipped Blackpool band ‘Downers’ who are made of members of Goonies Never Say Die, Dinosaurs Are **** Dragons and Me Vs Hero, the band release their debut EP this spring.

Free Entrance. http://theferret.info CRAFT FAIR 21st March, 10am - 3pm.

St Bernadette’s church Hall, All Hallows Road, Bispham.

FREE ADMISSION - all welcome. Lots of lovely stalls filled with crafts and gifts by local artisans. Refreshments available in our Tea Room.

BREAKFAST FOR LIFE EVENTS Saturday 21st March, 9.30am -11.30am Speaker. Paul Calvert (Bethlehem) Saturday 28th March, 9.30am -11.30am DVD. Billy Graham “My Hope.”

Victoria Church, Newton Drive Blackpool Info: 01253 820020 MESSY CHURCH Wednesday 25th March, 4.30pm-6.30pm Forest Gate Baptist Church, Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive)

Arts, crafts and food - all free, all ages welcome. For more information, please ring 397400

RSPCA EASTER EVENT Saturday 4th April RSPCA Animal Centre, Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR Including a tombola, Easter raffle, children’s egg hunt, coffee van, facepainting and animal awareness workshops. Fun for all the family and helping to raise money for the animals in our care.

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