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Enterprise Zone success for Blackpool Airport

The Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Economic Development Company (BFW EDC) has today welcomed a decision to extend Lancashire’s Enterprise Zone to include Blackpool Airport

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he decision was formally announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today during his budget speech and follows an application by the Lancashire Enterprise partnership, supported by the BFWEDC.

Infrastructure at Balfour Beatty Investments, said: ‘We were delighted to hear today’s announcement and look forward to working closely with the LEP and BFWEDC as well as the councils of Blackpool, Fylde and Lancashire and other stakeholders as this opportunity continues to develop. We are committed to delivering It is hoped the addition of Enterprise Zone status – sustainable economic development opportunities for which comes into effect in January 2016 – to this key Blackpool and the wider Fylde Coast.’ employment site could support as many as 3000 new jobs over more than two decades to 2037.

The zone will be divided into two areas. One will allow businesses to benefit from rate relief – the most Bev Robinson, Chair of BFW EDC said: ‘This is very common benefit locating a business on an Enterprise positive news for the Fylde coast. Blackpool Airport Zone brings – up to a maximum of £275,000 over a is already an attractive site for potential investors. five year period for new businesses locating before The Enterprise Zone status creates an even greater May 2018. This is subject to certain qualifying criteria. incentive for businesses to choose to invest on the Fylde coast which in turn creates employment The other will allow businesses to benefit from opportunities. The EDC will now be working with all Enhanced Capital Allowances (1) for investment in interested parties in order to achieve the maximum fixed plant and machinery for businesses who take possible benefit for the region.’ occupation by March 2020. Where businesses are already located within the Enterprise Zone area, there Edwin Booth, Chairman of the Lancashire Enterprise is no automatic right to rates relief or ECA, however, Partnership, said: ‘This is very exciting news and I’m it can be applied where significant numbers of new pleased that the Chancellor has been persuaded by jobs is being created or significant capital investment our arguments. The site’s inclusion in the Enterprise is taking place.

Zone will support businesses in new sectors to grow alongside Blackpool’s existing industries, providing A programme board representing all key stakeholders new jobs and a real boost to the local economy.’ including local councils, the Lancashire Local Enterprise Partnership, BFW EDC and the landowners Blackpool Council Chief Executive, Neil Jack, said: will be established. That board will report to the ‘This is tremendous news for Blackpool and is exactly Lancashire LEP who will have ultimate responsibility in line with what the Council has said about the airport for the delivery of the project. site all along; it is a perfect place for investment and job creation. It has excellent transport links by While achieving Enterprise Zone status does not do road, rail and, of course, by air and now brings the anything in the immediate future to return commercial benefits of an Enterprise Zone which, we hope, will passenger flight to the site, it does strengthen the help encourage businesses to invest. In turn, we’re incentives for investment. The runway will remain in working with local training providers and educational place in full and there is clear stated intention from establishments to give our local workforce the skills both Balfour Beatty and Blackpool Council to pursue they will need jobs to seize these opportunities.’ commercial passenger flight opportunities.

Allan Oldfield, Fylde Council Chief Executive, said: ‘The council was aware the application had been made in January and is delighted it has been a success. It will provide the opportunity for businesses to benefit from the advantages offered through Enterprise Zone status, attracting investment and jobs to the site. We are confident that the announcement will allow airportrelated businesses to benefit as well as other sectors.’

Cllr Peter Murphy, Economic Portfolio Holder at Wyre Council, said: ‘We welcome any initiative that will bring jobs and investment to the Fylde Coast Peninsula’

Residents may see some physical changes to buildings at the site with old and unused areas altered or demolished, however, plans are not yet finalised.

The Greenbelt status of some areas of the airport site is unaffected.

To contact the BFWEDC, call 01253 478729 or email Rob Green at rob@bfwedc.co.uk.

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Lancashire women urged to get pretty muddy Lancashire women are being urged to fight dirty when it comes to conquering cancer - by signing up now for an exciting new event from Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life

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reston has been chosen to host the only Race for Life Pretty Muddy event taking place in the county this summer.

Pretty Muddy is a women-only, non-competitive 5k obstacle course – with added mud. It will take place for the first time in the city at Preston’s Moor Park on Saturday, July 18.

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life family of events also includes the 5k and 10k courses, which thousands of women will take on at the same venue on Sunday, May 24 to raise money for life-saving research. It’s the perfect challenge for those looking to shake off the January blues and commit to get more active in 2015.

Every hour, more than four people are diagnosed with cancer in North West. And that’s why Cancer Research UK is calling on Lancashire women to fight back against this devastating disease by choosing their challenge - Pretty Muddy, 5k or 10k - and signing up now.

Laura Taylor, Cancer Research UK’s North West Event Manager, said: ‘We’re so excited about launching Race for Life Pretty Muddy in Preston. The event is taking place in the city for the first time and we’re calling on local ladies to sign up now. We’ve no doubt that they’ve got the fighting spirit to get down and dirty in the bid to beat cancer sooner. Pretty Muddy promises all the fun and camaraderie of our much loved 5k and 10k events – just with an extra serving of mud. Race for Life events are not competitive. They are not about being fit or fast. Women can complete the Pretty Muddy course at their own pace, climbing, jumping, walking and laughing their way around. It’s about an army of women coming together in the fight against cancer. If you’re looking for an opportunity to get the New Year off to good start, this is the time to commit to Race for Life. With fire in their bellies and trainers at the ready, we know that Preston ladies are up for the challenge.’

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 raises millions of pounds every year to help beat 200 different types of cancer. Money raised through Race for Life allows Cancer Research UK’s doctors, nurses and scientists

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to advance research which is helping to save the lives of men, women and children across the Lancashire.

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.

Laura continued: ‘We’re calling on the brave ladies of Lancashire to pull on their leggings 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 Lancashire to help make 2015 our best year yet.”

To enter Race for Life today go to raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.

Race for Life events in Lancashire

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              

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                                 

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                 

                      

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                         

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DEEP BLUE SEA

FORD FIESTA

Make a splash in this season’s must-have Fiesta from CHRIS ALLEN GARAGES - Fleetwood & Poulton Le Fylde

Chris Allen Garages Copse Road, Fleetwood, FY7 7PE Fleetwood 01253 872292

www.chrisallenford.co.uk

Aldon Road, Poulton Le Fylde FY6 8JL Poulton 01253 887040

Official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the Ford Fiesta range: urban 33.6-76.4 (8.4-3.7), extra urban 58.9-91.1 (4.8-3.1), combined 47.9-85.6 (5.9-3.3). Official CO2 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.

Did you know you have the right to choose where your vehicle is repaired?

Why choose Aldon Coachworks?

Let us take the Strain

• Collection & delivery service • Courtesy car provided • We can assist with all the paperwork involved with your claim • State of the art workshop & equipment • Highly trained technicians • Approved by leading Insurance companies

ACC I D E N T R E PA I R C E N T R E S Beacon Road, Poulton le Fylde Industrial Estate FY6 8JE

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Aldon Road, Poulton le Fylde Industrial Estate FY6 8JL

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Peter Kay at last years switch on

Register now for Blackpool iFest Illuminations Switch-On Tickets Registration is now open for Blackpool iFest’s annual Illuminations Switch-On spectacular with even more tickets available for local residents

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nown as the biggest night in the resort’s calendar, the event takes place on Friday September 4 and will feature a host of top music stars as well as the big moment when the resort’s stunning light display is turned on for the first time for 2015.

locals who will have a dedicated 8,000 tickets just for them, which is an increase on last year. A further 5,000 tickets will be guaranteed for Switch-On night for people buying a weekend Blackpool iFest ticket and tickets for the Saturday and Sunday events will be on sale shortly.

And the best thing is, it’s free to attend – all you have to do is enter the ballot to win tickets. People can now put their name in the hat by registering at www.visitblackpool.com/switchon for their chance to receive up to four tickets per household. Last year, around 80,000 people applied for tickets to attend the event.

A three-day festival featuring music, entertainment and, this year, comedy – Blackpool iFest will be produced in partnership with leading TV channels, including Sky Vintage music channel which will host the Saturday night event.

Alan Cavill, Blackpool Council’s Director of Place, said: ‘Switch-On night is without doubt the biggest night in Blackpool’s calendar and is unbelievably popular with more than 80,000 people applying for tickets last year. The event attracted some of the biggest stars in Britain last year, from Peter Kay and Little Mix to Pixie Lott and George Ezra. This year we will deliver yet another fantastic line-up and a stunning show to start off the Blackpool Illuminations season with a bang. I would urge people to apply for their wristbands now – if you’re successful it will undoubtedly be the best free night out you’ll have this year.’

With a capacity of 20,000 for Switch-On night, the event will be held on the Tower Festival Headland and attracts visitors from all over the UK as well as

The festival will take place on the Tower Festival Headland on Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September with the Switch-On concert itself taking place on Friday.

On Saturday, the arena will be taken over by Sky Television’s Vintage TV channel hosting a concert full of chart-topping acts. For Sunday night, the focus will turn to comedy, with the first ever comedy gig to be held on the Tower Festival Headland’s Comedy Carpet.

Full details of the line-ups ticketing details and VIP packages, will be revealed over coming weeks. So, what are you waiting for? Visit www. visitblackpool.com/switchon to register now!

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The best start for your plants

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Blackpool Pride Festival

This year’s Blackpool Pride Festival in the Winter Gardens promises to be the most exciting so far. It will be the 10th Pride event in the town and Blackpool is looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors from around the country.

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his year’s Blackpool Pride Festival in the Winter Gardens promises to be the most exciting so far. It will be the 10th Pride event in the town and Blackpool is looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors from around the country.

Organisers have now announced this year’s main stage line up, including massive X-Factor stars Jedward and Jake Quickenden, last year’s runner up from I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here. Also appearing are Britain’s Got Talent performers Bailey McConall and Harry Mondryk.

Making a welcome return to this year’s event are 80s party duo Black Lace and the ever popular Krankies.

Two acts that have also become Pride favourites, not only in Blackpool but throughout the UK, are Allan Jay and Ryan Jagger.

Additionally, local Blackpool female 4 piece group The Divas are making their first appearance and there will also be a wealth of local artists performing on our various stages.

Blackpool Pride Festival chairman Shaun Pickup and Entertainment Director Tim James have said,

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LEFT: Harry Mondryk, Photo: Ian Fraser Right: Jake Quickenden

‘After news of the headliners hitting the media, the response has been phenomenal and we are really looking forward an amazing event with fantastic entertainment and, of course, a colourful Parade along Blackpool’s famous promenade.’

This year there will be several, separate areas in the Winter Gardens, including a large Adult only area, a Women’s area, a Family area and an outside stage in St. John’s Square, immediately in front of the Winter Gardens. There will also be many commercial, community and charity stalls, all providing you with a range of LGBT merchandise and information.

As well as the main event in the Winter Gardens, our Partner Bars will also have great entertainment throughout the weekend with fringe events being organised during the week leading up to Blackpool Pride Festival, starting with The Pride Ball on Sunday 7th June.

Blackpool Pride takes place from Sat 13th to Sun 14th June. For more information, go to:www.blackpoolpridefest.com, www.facebook. com/blackpoolpridefest, www.twitter.com/ bpoolpridefest

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

For more information, please ring 397400.

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

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

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

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 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!

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FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk AGE UK BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT SHOPPING SERVICE Contact 622812 We provide a Shopping Service to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to residents aged 18+.

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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.

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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 we are aged 15-80+!! and meet the first Thursday of every month at 7.30pm in the Shippon Rooms in Blackpool All Hallows Church in Bispham - we are a friendly group & do all kinds of things to raise cash for Trinity Hospice & Brian House - we attend events, run quizzes , store collections, bag packs, tombolas, young old men & ladies - all welcome call Sheila for more information or if you can’t attend the meetings but want to know more Tel: 01253 867276 CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS Palatine Road, Services 10.45am and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Rev Alan Byrom 390272 BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS 596 Devonshire Road Bispham Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 years old plus adults to fill roles as instructional staff or as members of the Unit Management Team. Contact us or drop in for a chat on a parade night. 01253 500499 FYLDE FILM SOCIETY Blackpool Odeon. The Fylde Film Society is a group of film lovers from across the Fylde who share a common interest in viewing some of the best of contemporary world cinema. Meet every fortnight.

Further details www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk BLACKPOOL & FYLDE RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY Victory Baptist Church, St Annes Road, Blackpool FY4 2AP We hold weekly meetings each Thursday at 7.30pm from 5/9/13 until 22/5/14, We are always happy to welcome guests. Contact: B.Robinson on 01253 890731 BISPHAM IL GI 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 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

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

Transport available 2nd & 4th Friday eve of the month. Contact 872142 LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES 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 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.

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.

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

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

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

ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND GROUPS AT ALL HALLOWS CHURCH, BISPHAM All Hallows Church & Halls (Barn, Stable, Wardens & Shippon) All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AY Fund Raising Events in the Church Hall (Stable): Saturday 30th May, 10am-12noon. Bispham with Norbreck Gala Coffee Morning Saturday 13th June, 10am-12noon. Coffee Morning for Trinity Hospice 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 1st May & 5th June, 7.30pm in the Stable. (Cost donation for your drink) Come along for a brew, chat and speaker. ‘Messy Church’ meet Saturday 23rd May & 4th July + BBQ, 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 16th April & 20th June in the Stable. Give mum a morning off. Cost donation includes drink. Craft n Chatter next meet Friday 22nd May and 26th June, 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 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

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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 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 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 DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL SUPPORT GROUP Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool. FY4 4UJ. Got Diabetes Got Questions. We can help. All Welcome. Every third Wednesday of the month. 7.00pm to 9.00pm Contact Robert, 358067

FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT FRIENDS Meets every first Monday of every second Month across the Fylde! Come along and meet your Police Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR Local Police at an informal Coffee Meeting. Advice, Support and reassurance on offer. All Welcome! For details contact Andrew: andrew.noble@lancashire.pnn.police.uk THE GATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Bispham Community Centre,meets every Sunday at 10:30 for praise,worship and prayer with Junior Church.All are welcome.Refreshments. Call Pastor Bob on 01772683243 or www.gatechurch.org ENCORE SINGERS BLACKPOOL Encore is a recently formed choir of experienced female singers ,who offer a warm welcome to anyone wishing to come along to meet the choir ,and to consider joining us. We have a variety of concerts booked for the coming months and are looking for new members. Rehearse at Springfield Methodist Church, Bispham Rd, Blackpool FY2 9HQ on Thursdays from 7.45pm to 9.15pm. For more details contact Wendy Anyon (secretary) on 01253 341502 or email;encoresingers@aol.co.uk INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & HOLIDAYS ASSOCIATION Are you interested in travel, would you like to see illustrated talks from around the world. Why not join us for light hearted friendly evening. We meet in the Theatre at Blackpool Sixth Form College. See our website for details http://www.fyldetravellers.org.uk ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New in take, train every Sunday 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, Garstang Road West, Blackpool FY3 7JH. We welcome men and women to our league. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone 18+ who is looking to play a fun full contact, fast paced team sport. for details email blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.uk BLACKPOOL RANGERS JFC - UNDER 10S We are on the lookout for new players to join our Under 10s squad for this coming season. Players need to be in Year 5 this September. New players and those who have played at other clubs are all welcome. We play and train on the gala fields in Bispham next to our state of the art clubhouse which is located on All Saints Road just off Ashfield Road.

Interested? For further information please contact Andy Earnshaw 07762 499674 or andy.earnshaw@hotmail.com BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries Ann on 890717 FYLDE NATURALIST WALKS Saturday 11th April - Sunny Hurst Woods, Darwin.

Saturday 25th April - Barley Circular, Pendle Hill.

Coach pick-up points; Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Layton, Poulton-le-Fylde. Our walks are not strenuous, about 6 miles. All welcome Contact Carole 316713 for details.

PRE-BOND RAMBLERS Walks on second Sunday each month. 3 walks to choose from, pub meal on route home. Pick-up points Moor Park Baths, Blackpool, St annes, Lytham, Wesham. Come along make new friends & keep fit.

Ring 711898.

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FYLDE BIRD CLUB Fylde Bird Club. We are a small friendly bird watching club; we meet at 7.45 on the 4th Tuesday each month at The River Wyre in Poulton at 7.45. For £3.00 you can attend one of our meetings to for £3, or join the prices are £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £50 or for a family £22 each year.

Visit our web site at www.fyldebirdclub.org EASY BEGINNERS PILATES CLASSES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS Ideal for back and joint problems, every Wednesday Bispham Community Centre 11am - 12noon Call Norma to book 0771 5651283 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 NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the Bona-Vista Hotel 104-106 Queens Promenade, Blackpool. FY2 9NX. Tel.01253 351396. 1-0 pm for 1-30 pm on the third tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome. Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon. For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383 FRR WALKING CLUB( ASSOCIATED WITH THE RAMBLER’S ASSOCIATION) We are a Fylde based club which meets every third Sunday in the month for walks in, North & South Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, North Wales, to mention but of a few of the areas we visit. There are usually three grades of walk on offer, each one always led by an experienced club member. We travel by coach and there are various pick up points on route. It’s a great day out, enjoying the countryside and an ideal way to meet new like-minded friends whilst helping you to keep fit! We hope to increase our membership this year so why not come along as a guest to test the waters. By the way we are a dog friendly club and welcome well behaved dogs.

For more details phone 01253 886181 / 07931487644 or visit our website www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk 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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NATURE EVENT: POND MANAGEMENT DAY Sunday 25th January, 10am – 3 pm Meet at Linden Pond, Moor Park Extension Car Park, Canada Crescent.

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

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

For further information, including details about the “Programme for the Year 2014-15” visit our website www.fyldetravellers.org.uk or telephone Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799 FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION Sea Cadet Hall, Bispham Show dog training, we’ll help you and you dog prepare for the show ring. All welcome whether new or experienced. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Clark - 01772 703469 or fkawebs@gmail.com or www.freewebs.com/fylde-kennel-association KINGS CHURCH – EVENTS & GROUPS 10a Beaufort Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2-9HQ, 01253 352999. New church opened on the Fylde coast. Join us at one of our services where there is a mix of live music, opportunities to connect with others and great messages that will equip you and bring the Bible to life. SUNDAY SERVICE – Doors open at 10:00am. CAP MONEY - The CAP money course is a FREE 3 week course that will teach you budgeting skills and a simple cash based system that works.

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

Starts 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!

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

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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 @ FIVE

Find it hard to make new friends? want company and like eating out? Why not join us at the Number 5 in Cedar Square, Blackpool to have a good meal and meet new people in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Fully licensed. A stranger is only a friend you have not yet met!

SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES ‘FCS’

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

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

BLACKPOOL BAPTIST TABERNACLE

Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm. For more

information please ring 01253 394326 BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY

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

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

THIS MONTH I DRINK THEREFORE THERE’S DARKNESS & FIGHTING Sunday 3rd May, 8pm The Blue Room, Church Street, Blackpool

I Drink Therefore’s Darkness are a new band from Blackpool made up of members of Goonies Never Say Die & Dinosaurs Are **** Dragons combining the post rock elements of GNSD with a darker, melodic style with melancholic vocals. Fighting are a unique and energergetic post-punk band from Preston that almost veer on disco and dance at times. www.facebook.com/theblueroombpl www.facebook.com/idrinkthereforetheresdarkness UNISON RETIRED MEMBERS BLACKPOOL LOCAL GOVERNMENT BRANCH MEETING Tuesday 5th May, 11am Co-operative Funeral Department Parlour, 58 Bispham Road, Bispham Please note that due to the local elections we are unable to use the town hall for this meeting. We have been offered the use of the Parlour for this occasion.

Manager Nigel Gilliat has offered to give us a guided tour of the parlour. All retired Unison members welcome.

More information please phone Nita 07472881402.

BLACKPOOL TRINITY HOSPICE FRIENDS GROUP QUIZ NIGHT 6th May, 7pm Bispham Conservative Club Tickets £2 all proceeds to Trinity Hospice on the Fylde Call Sheila for information & tickets on 01253 867276 BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL WALKING CLUB 10th May Ilkley area.

Walk with Friends and enjoy the day out. There will be walks for all abilities and all ages. Transport begins in St Annes and then there are pick up points throughout the Fylde area.

For details of this and all the planned walks, ring Derek on 01772 679153 or 07783 835041

GO PEDAL – GET PLASTERED Friday May 15th, 10.00am till 8.00pm Holy Trinity Church, South Shore The Parishioners of Holy Trinity Church, South Shore, Blackpool, will be holding a Cyclethon in the Church to raise money for renewing the plaster work around the newly refurbished South Transept windows. There will be refreshments available throughout the day – a coffee morning, tea and cakes in the afternoon and cheese and wine in the evening. We have to raise £22,000 and so are looking for sponsors – individuals or groups – to assist with our fundraising.

For further information please contact Carol Suthers on 01253 313328 or just come along and join in the fun on the day.

AN EVENING WITH PAUL JONES AND FIONA HENDLEY Monday 18th May, 7.30pm

Victoria Church, Newton Drive, Blackpool. FY3 8BY. An evening with Paul Jones (Manfred Mann and The Blues band,) and Fiona Hendley (Acclaimed TV and west End Actress and singer.) Hear how Faith in God has changed their lives.

Tickets £5 from the church or CLC bookshop, Abingdon St. Info. 01253 820020 NATURE DETECTIVES Tuesday 26th May, 10am to 12 noon Kincraig Lake, Kincraig Road, Bispham.

Children’s explorer activity on the habitats of small

creatures. Contact: Andrew 580310 - Friends of North Blackpool Pond Trail

RSPCA FUNDRAISING Friday 29th May - Sunday 31st May Pets At Home, Blackpool Retail Park, Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 2QY Pets At Home, Plymouth Road, Holyoak Avenue, Blackpool FY2 0Q The local RSPCA branch will be fundraising at the above stores throughout the weekend: (times will be confirmed at a later date)

Further info from www.rspcablackpool.org.uk

BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Sun 31st May, 8:30am

We leave Jackson`s coach garage in Marton at 8-30 am picking up through Layton and Poulton on the way to Slaidburn for today`s walk. The cost is £8 and £5 for children. The walk will be about 6 miles.

Contact Bernard on 64386 for more information

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OUTDOOR THEATRE LYTHAM HALL 2015 Sunday 14th June, 6:00pm Chapterhouse Theatre

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. For the opening production of the outdoor season at Lytham Hall Chapterhouse Theatre Company make a welcome return visit with their production of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, adapted for the stage by Laura Turner. Producer Richard Main and his cast of eight portray all the emotions and experiences of the title character and her tempestuous relationship with the moody Mr. Rochester.

Lytham Hall’s delightful parkland provides an ideal backdrop for a picnic and an open air performance at the height of the long summer evenings.

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