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his May come welcome the arrival of new Fylde food festival ‘Food at Fairhaven Lake’ taking place within the beautiful setting of Fairhaven Lake, Lytham. This free family friendly event has been designed to showcase some local and unique gastronomic delights, alongside a variety of artisan market stalls. A selection of hot world foods will be available from some of Lancashire’s best street food vendors. A stage will offer local live entertainment and the bar will serve local craft ale and gin. Seeing the Fylde coast park vibrant with local people and local producers will be a delight. So many hidden treats are available from small hard working shops and hobby-craft businesses. Lets see a handful of them show off what they have made. The food event already has some delicious hot food vendors booked who will bring tastes from worldwide cuisine. There is also a small bar serving local craft gin, beer and fizz. You will be entertained with background music from the local youth performance school. Taking place on the car park opposite St Paul’s Ave but the rest of the lakeside park also has activities on the same day. Fylde Borough Council are promoting
The food of love the existing facilities and also showcasing exciting plans to face-lift the park grounds and reinstate some original features that have been lost over the years. This is not designed to be a money making scheme and they are very reliant on sponsors to reach the events full potential. Any unused funds raised will be donated to Brian House who have been invited to bring fundraising activities to the event. May 27th, Fairhaven Lake, Lytham, 11am to 8pm. www.facebook.com/fairhavenfood
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ew Family Festival ‘Party On The Prom’ Launches as Part of Blackpool Festival 2018, on Sunday 8th July at Tower Festival Headland. Bursting with entertainment that all the family can enjoy, from CBeebies’ Andy Day, to meet and greets with TV favourites Peter Rabbit™ and Peppa Pig Story Time. Kids and parents alike will be spoilt for choice with a smorgasbord of fun-filled activities including Raver Tots & DJ Slipmatt, tons of music and workshops, a Tiny Tots area, circus skills, arts and crafts, food and drink, and much, much more. It is Blackpool’s first family festival at the stunning seaside location, the Tower Festival Headland. Nestled beneath the iconic Blackpool Tower, this debut event will feature five different areas each jam-packed with family-friendly entertainment. Exciting performances come from CBeebies entertainer Andy Day & The Odd Socks, A Touch Of Little Mix, Johnny and the Raindrops, the dance-tastic Raver Tots featuring DJ Slipmatt, meet and greets with kids’ favourites PAW Patrol & Peter Rabbit, and Rex The T-Rex, Story Time with Peppa Pig and much more besides. Little 22
ones can get busy in the many baking, science and drumming workshops, learn lively circus skills, or take part in some of the funkiest pre-school and theatre activities around. In association with established family brand Gloworm Festival, Party On The Prom is set to be a brilliant day out for everyone. Party On The Prom makes up the third and final day of the newly announced and highly anticipated Blackpool Festival. While days one and two will appeal to electronic music lovers from across the country with its mammoth lineup of DJ talent, Sunday is the date that families will be adding to the calendar. The headline news for young ones is that CBeebies presenter and BAFTA winner Andy Day—who anchors the channel as well as having his own shows such as Andy’s Animal Adventures—will appear on the Party On The Prom main stage. Alongside him comes tribute act, A Touch Of Little Mix, who’ll perform a selection of the girl group’s hit songs. Both parents and the young ones can get down for a dance with Raver Tots featuring old school DJ icon DJ Slipmatt, whom mums and dads will remember as being
responsible for SL2’s 90s hit, ‘On A Ragga Tip’! Family-friendly live band Johnny and the Raindrops also stars, with their unique ‘jump-up-and-down-rocking-androlling-can’t-sit-down-best-timeever’ music with help from lots of props, costumes and the audience themselves. As well as this there is a whole host of other activities including Go Bake, Drum Banging with the Beatfeet Crew, Mad Science, Clubbersize, Rhubarb Theatre, Singing Mermaid, Jo Jingles, Splay Messy Play and Little Learners, face painting, fairground rides, circus skills, sing-a-longs, and arts & crafts, to further stimulate the kids in exciting and engaging ways. There will also be plenty of food stalls, baby changing facilities, as well as drinks and alcohol for those old enough. Tickets for Party On The Prom are available to buy in varying options from www. blackpoolfestival.co.uk. To keep up to date with all the latest news for Party On The Prom, follow the Blackpool Festival 2018 on Facebook at www. facebook.com/blackpoolfestival
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ink Rabbit Events presents Sonars and Oceans Over Alderaan playing live at Bootleg Social Club on Sat 19th May at 9pm
Sonars are a two piece Electro-Psych outfit from Brighton (UK) and Bergamo (IT). During the 2015/16 leg of their “Dragonfly Tour” they toured extensively, performing over 200 concerts throughout Europe, and have played alongside acts such as; Verdena, The Lucid Dream, Gnoomes, Echoic, DTCV, Masonics, Holy Wave, DeWolff, The Warlocks, Dead Rabbits, Holy Nothing and The Cesarians. They recently played SXSW in Texas and Canadian Music Week.
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Oceans Over Alderaan are a shoegaze, doom pop, mathy, post-rock, post-hardcore, postman pat band from Blackpool in UK. Made from former members of Goonies Never Say Die, Escape Artist, Dinosaurs Are **** Dragons and I Drink Therefore There’s Darkness. They play a blend of doom-pop, post-rock and shoegaze music. Starting off as an instrumental band but gradually evolving to include vocals. The first gig they ever played was in October 2017 at Preston Guild Hall supporting The Big Moon and Porter & May, a pretty big gig for a first performance. They are currently writing material to be released this year. More info: www.facebook.com/sonarsmusic www.facebook.com/oceansoveralderaan www.bootlegsocial.co.uk
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lackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company present The Tony and Olivier award-winning Me and My Girl, a musical with music by Noel Gay and its original book and lyrics by Douglas Furber and L. Arthur Rose. The musical is set in the glittering 1930s and tells the story of an unapologetically unrefined cockney gentleman named Bill Snibson, who learns that he is the 14th heir to the Earl of Hareford. Bill must choose between fitting in with proper society or losing his girl, fishmonger’s assistant Sally Smith. Me and My Girl had a successful original run in the West End in 1937, and was turned into a film in 1939, titled The Lambeth Walk, named after one of the show’s songs. The show includes classic favorites such as the song The Sun Has Got His Hat On, Leaning On A Lamppost and The Lambeth Walk. Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company have presented such hits as, Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Grease, and 9 To 5 at Blackpool’s premier theatre and have received incredible reviews and awards for their productions.
It’s a girl thing Me And My Girl will play Wednesday 30th May 2018 to Saturday 1st June 2018 every evening at 7.30pm with matinee performances on Thursday and Saturday. Tickets start from £18 with child, concession and family tickets available. To book Blackpool & The Fylde Light Opera Company’s Me and My Girl visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk, call 01253 290190 or visit the Grand Theatre box office on Church Street, Blackpool.
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Go veggie National Vegetarian Week (Monday 14th – Sunday 20th May) is an annual awareness week aiming to show people how tasty and nutritious a vegetarian diet can be. Celebrate this week of meat-free eating with this delicious mushroom burger recipe.
Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes ............................................................. You’ll need 2 large Portobello mushrooms 8 shallots, peeled and quartered 4 tbsp vegetarian pesto, plus a little extra 1 tsp olive oil ½ tsp sugar 85g round soft goats’ cheese 2 ciabatta rolls ............................................................. What to do Pre heat oven 200c/180c fan/gas mark 6. Remove the stalks from the mushrooms and chop them very finely. Finely chop one of the shallots and mix it, and the chopped mushroom stalks, into the pesto. Place the whole mushrooms gill side up on an oiled baking tray, fill with the pesto mix and
cook for approximately 15 minutes until softened. Whilst they are cooking place the shallots in a pan with the olive oil and sugar, cook over a low heat until softened and lightly caramelised. Top the mushrooms with the goats’ cheese and return to the oven alongside the ciabatta for a few minutes until the cheese is beginning to melt and the bread is warmed through. Serve in the split ciabatta topped with the shallots and an extra drizzle of pesto. COOK’S TIP: The goats’ cheese can be replaced with gruyere or any other easy to melt cheese. Serve with a rocket and watercress salad tossed in a little lemon juice and olive oil. www.ukshallot.com
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he Rum & Reggae Festival is set to light up the UK with its 15-date UK tour. From 7th April to 15th September including the Pleasure Beach in Blackpool on 7th July. Featuring a wide selection of rum and the smoothest selection of reggae music. Guests will be taken on a rum journey around the world, hosted by the Reggae Sound System, as they taste rare and special craft rums from the West Indies, South America, Australia, the Philippines, Mauritius and other surprise locations. With carnival dancers, steel drum performances and traditional Caribbean food, the Rum & Reggae Festival is set to be a colourful and tantalising affair. Guests will be drawn into the ubiquitous party vibe most commonly associated with rum culture thanks to a huge injection of reggae music. Across multiple stages featuring incredible reggae acts, the festival offers more than just a place to sample this famous spirit that is brewed the world over. On entry guests will be greeted with a welcome Rum Punch and handed a Rum Atlas – a pocket-sized guide detailing the fine selection of hand-picked and exciting rums available from all corners of the globe. From exotic fruits and dark aromatics to well-rounded aged rums and young blends, guests will be spoilt for choice. They include the award-winning La Hechicera that’s aged up to 21 years; the best-selling high proof rum in the world Wray & Nephew (90% of rum sales in Jamaica are of Wray and Nephew); the first release from Scotland’s Dark Matter Distillers, Dark Matter Spiced Rum; and Pineapple Rum - never intended for resale and a tribute to the esteemed Reverend
Stiggins whose favourite drink was the ‘pineapple rum’ in the Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens. Both sipping and mixing rum-lovers are catered for at this event. Festival goers can order their favourite Rum of the Day and have it posted after the event has finished. There is also a rum cocktail bar and for those wanting a bit of fizz to their drink - a Cubanisto beer bar serving up the premium-spirit beer drink, complete with its UV-light glow-in-the-dark properties! Infectious entertainment is the epicentre of every Rum & Reggae Festival and the event has some huge talent lined up. Laid Blak, who’ll bring their distinctive good-times vibe via a melting pot of Urban Reggae, Funk and Jazz. If this wasn’t enough to get the body moving, there’ll be carnival dancers and steel drum performances galore. There’s also a photo booth – free of charge! – to capture those memorable festival moments. When it’s time for refuelling, guests can get their Chicken, Rice and Pea fix from a variety of traditional Caribbean food stalls. The Rum & Reggae Festival is the ultimate place to sample rums from around the world with a festival party atmosphere guaranteed to get the heart pumping and the feet moving. Revellers can opt for either a day or night session ticket. Prices start from £13.99 plus booking fee and purchases can be made at from the Event Brite website - www.eventbrite.com/o/rum-ampreggae-festival-17020307958 www.facebook.com/rumandreggaefest
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iane Simone from the Care & Repair Team at Blackpool Coastal Housing was named a Heat Hero at a special awards ceremony at the Houses of Parliament held recently. The Heat Heroes Awards are open to individuals across England and Wales and celebrate those who go above and beyond to get the recognition they deserve – for helping people in their community live in warmer homes. Held in partnership with Scottish Power and the charity National Energy Action, there were some very strong candidates, but the judges managed to select 15 worthy winners. Not-for-profit organisations including local authorities, health and social care agencies, voluntary and statutory agencies and community groups were encouraged to nominate staff and volunteers for the award. Blackpool Coastal Housing Director of Housing Services, Maggie Cornall, said ‘We were all delighted to hear that Diane was nominated and won the “Heat for Hero’s” award from the National Energy Action and
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ommunity Trust announce new partnership initiative with The Royal British Legion aimed at supporting older veterans.
Anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that there is a need for more social opportunities for ex-servicemen and women in the Blackpool and Fylde area. Through funding from The Royal British Legion (TRBL), we are delighted therefore to announce news of two new social groups that will be aimed at veteran (aged 50+) servicemen and women. This follows on from our recently launched Sporting Memories programme, which is aimed at older (50+) sports fans. Ashley Hackett, Chief Executive at Blackpool FC Community Trust explains that “the aspiration is that these fun groups will be an opportunity where like-minded people with similar interests and backgrounds can meet up, share stories, make new contacts / acquaintances, and
Scottish Power presented at the House of Commons. Many residents within Blackpool face fuel poverty and suffer from inadequate heating systems and a lack of insulation. The work that Diane does to help some of our most vulnerable customers is exemplary. She has a sympathetic and caring approach along with a tenacity to seek out sources of funding to allow improvements to their homes so they can become safe and comfortable to live in. The impact of this work cannot be over-estimated reducing the risk that vulnerable people face with becoming ill with a variety of respiratory conditions and hypothermia. Well done Diane – you are a true Heat Hero!’ For more on Heat Heroes go to: www.nea.org.uk/ award-schemes/heat-heroes-awards-2017 hopefully be less socially isolated.” • Monthly Veterans Club at Bloomfield Road. Last Tuesday of every month, 1.30-3pm (Starts March 27th) • Weekly Veterans Club at Teanlowe Centre, FY6 7A every Wednesday from 1.30-3pm (Starts April 4th) • Weekly Sporting Memories group at Bloomfield Road, every Thursday from 1pm - 2:30pm Alison Bunn, Area Manager for the Royal British Legion, said: ‘Many people don’t realise that we fund other organisations to fill gaps in services to the Armed Forces Community, but RBL gives a significant amount to support local projects. Blackpool FC Community Trust’s project will help us to support older veterans and their families by bringing people together. This can combat social isolation and help to build confidence while linking participants into other positive activities. It also means that we can identify those who are not accessing other support services but may need additional support – through projects like this we can help even more veterans and their families.’ If anyone would like to learn more about the Blackpool FC Community Trust projects please email office@bfcct.co.uk or telephone 01253 348691
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THE KENSINGTON FOUNDATION We are a charity in need of good quality items of furniture and toys for re-distribution to families in need. Contact 761444 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FUNDRAISING GROUP MOOR PARK LIBRARY Why not come along & join our Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 friendly fundraising group. We Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday meet the first Thursday of every 9.30am - 7.00pm BOUNDARY LIBRARY month at All Hallows Church Hall Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm, (Shipon Room) from 7.30pm - we Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm, Friday & Monday 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.00pm - Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday raise much needed funds for Trinity Hospice & Brian House Children’s 5.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday - closed Hospice in Bispham. We collect in --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1pm - 5pm, Thursday 1pm-5pm stores, bag pack, run Quiz Nights, Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - ST WALBURGER’S CHURCH raffles, tombolas, bake cakes, ride 5.00pm, Saturday 1.00pm - 5.00pm Open every Saturday to visitors bikes (not all at the same time) and throughout the year, 10am - 2pm. have a good laugh. Come along Sunday closed Refreshments provided. Trips & find out, we would love to meet up the Spire for a fee of £2. Tel: you - our members are aged 1507709574422 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 80+ and live across the coast from Fleetwood to Kirkham. FOREST GATE BAPTIST --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHURCH FREE COMPUTER HELP Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) invites you to join them for Sunday AT HOME To disabled and older people. worship at 10.45am. For more Simply phone AbilityNet on 0800 information, please ring 397400 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet. org.uk LAYTON LIBRARY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AGE UK BLACKPOOL & Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE DISTRICT SHOPPING SERVICE Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Tuesday Residents who due to age, illness We provide a Shopping Service or disability find it difficult to visit closed, Wednesday 10.00am to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde their local library, we can deliver - 7.00pm, Thursday 10.00am and Wyre to residents aged 18+. books to your home for further 5.00pm, Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Support is provided for clients if details please contact Carole Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm Sunday Ashworth at Palatine Library Tel: needed. Contact 622812. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------closed 01253 476390
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Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30pm. Contact Ron H: 07429 9 66404 or Peter V: 07817 547973 bisphamworkshop@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DIABETES UK Blackpool Area Group. Monthly meetings every 3rd Wednesday At 2.30 pm till 4.30 pm. Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 4UJ. For more NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE information phone We are a small cat rescue located Gerald 07923954411, Doreen in Blackpool. All our cats are in foster care until they are rehomed. 07770630189. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We have a policy to neuter all MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE cats (when old enough) before ASSOCIATION rehoming. Prior to rehoming we Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch carry out home checks of all meet every 2nd Wednesday every prospective new owners and month from 11.00am-1.00pm at foster carers and we ask for an Blackpool Centre for Independent adoption donation of around £35 (adult cat) £40 (kitten). The rescue Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, is run by Linda Cameron Davies Blackpool. Contact Contact Linda with the support of volunteers and Endicott 828584 or mndconnect foster carers. Call 07982 677016, 08457 626262 visit our webspage at www. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email H&N CANCER SUPPORT us at bpool9rehome@mail.com MEETING --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At The Village Hotel, East Park BLACKPOOL FYLDE & WYRE Drive, Blackpool. Come along SAMARITANS and meet like-minded people dealing with Head & Neck cancer, We offer emotional support for Everyone Welcome and we look whatever you are going through. forward to meeting Patients, Carer Telephone 116 123 (Freephone) and family member on the night. E-mail: jo@samaritans.org. 16 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm Edward Street, Blackpool, FY1 to 9pm. Contact Sharon - Mobile: 1BA. We receive callers at the 07572493874. Email: Sharon@ door most days until 9.00pm theswallows.org.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Smile on 07505 210402. We meet Kincraig Community Centre, at every Tuesday at Cherry Tree Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 Community Centre, Cherry Tree 0NB. Anyone who feels that they Gardens, Off Cherry Tree Road, may have a problem with alcohol Blackpool. FY4 4PY. between is welcome to attend any A.A. meeting. This is an ‘open’ meeting 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle which means that partners, friends exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. We always have a and other interested people eg. laugh too. You can also find us on doctors, spiritual leaders and social workers etc are all welcome Facebook. We’re more than happy as well as the problem drinker. to meet up with you for a brew/
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chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. We charge £3 p/w. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others battling blood cancer. Patients, carers, family and friends all welcome. We meet 7pm third Wednesday every month (not August) Macmillan Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road FY3 8NR. Contact Jez 07950635249 or Lesley 07890 847796. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP We meet on the second Weds of every month at the Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, at 2.30pm to discuss all issues related with prostate cancer – patients, spouses and carers are welcome! Wherever you are in your cancer journey, you will be welcomed with open arms. Please call 01253 697876 or 01253 353060. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PARKINSON’S UK BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE BRANCH meet on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, FY5 2BQ. For support and social activities come and join us. For more info contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THIS IS SILVERLINE Need help? The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55. The Samaritans text service is limited at the mo as it’s new and volunteers needed. However: they can still be contacted via the telephone or website, and people do not need to be suicidal. Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90
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the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Stable, Bispham Parish Church, All Hallows Rd, Bispham, FY2 OAY. For more info call Cheryl 07735 605682 or find us on Facebook: Blackpool Sugarcraft Bsg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STITCH AND CHAT CLUB Every Monday 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 2:30 - 4:15pm. We hold tuition classes a supply materials for the following; Card Making, Knitting, Crochet, Pin Pricking and General Crafts. Come along and learn a new skill or brush up on some old ones. We organise coach trips and occasional outside workshops. Dunsop Court, Blackpool. Tel: 01253 405138 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUNSHINE CLUB - OVER 60’S Held in St Luke’s church Staining, every 2nd Thursday of the month for afternoon teas. We also run a day trip the last Thursday of every month. Everyone welcome. For further details tel Mrs Finch on 01253 398555 or Mrs Ardley on 01253 397516 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRIENDS Meets every first Monday of every STAINING WI second Month across the Fylde! Meetings on a variety of subjects EASY GOING GUY Come along and meet your Police are held every third Wednesday With varied hobbies such as Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR in the month from 7:30pm in St concerts,music and theatre is Local Police at an informal Coffee seeking an honest lady, age 30-50 Luke’s church next to Staining Meeting. Advice, Support and school. Further details from Jean years for friendship and days and reassurance on offer. All Welcome! Armstrong on 886325 or just turn evenings out. For details contact Andrew: up on the night. Tel Patrick 07853 567 785. andrew.noble@lancashire.pnn. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- police.uk BLACKPOOL SUGARCRAFT ROYAL SIGNALS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have an interest in cake ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL RENDEZVOUS COFFEE decorating & Sugarcraft, then Cricket Club, Stanley Park MORNING FOR OVER 55’S The Association is for any serving/ come along to our meetings. We At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of have a different demonstrator ex serving members of The Royal each month in the church lounge every month showcasing lots Corps Of Signals. Come along at Christ Church with All Saints, of different skills. It is a great and join us, we have several Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 opportunity to make new friends events planned and you will be 4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, who share a passion for cake made very welcome. Meet on the speakers, quizzes, games and decorating. Everyone is welcome second Tuesday of the month at gentle exercise. £1.50. from beginners to experienced 19:30. Contact The Secretary Contact Ruth 01253 390272. Sugarcrafters. The club meets on 07946222517 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LANCASHIRE BRANCH OF R.E.M.E ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (Opposite Belle Vue Pub) Whitegate Dr meet every 2nd Thursday of the month. The branch is open to all serving and ex members of R.E.M.E. Meeting start time 19:00 for 19:30 hrs. All members welcome. Also associate membership will be available. ALL welcome. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE ‘CRAFTY LADIES’ St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, Bispham. We now meet twice monthly 1pm to 3pm on the 1st & 2nd Wednesdays of the month. Brighten up the winter months, come and join us and bring your own craft project or learn something new - crochet, knitting, embroidery, card making, SENSITIVE BEREAVEMENT painting etc. If you’ve always SUPPORT wanted to paint but didn’t have Have you lost a precious loved the confidence to have a go, let us one? We offer sensitive one to one teach you. No drawing or painting or small group support to enable skills are required as we give you to work through your loss. We expert tuition. We also arrange are part of the Gate Community outings to places of interest. Church. For info, contact Julia on Contact: 01253 354278 or 01253 07969087352 or 01253 760758. 594585 NOOR A MADINA TRUST 29 to 35 Ripon Road, Blackpool We collect medical aids and medicine along with funds for overseas medical aid. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARERS’ SUPPORT GROUP We hold various monthly meetings for carers, both during the day and in the evenings at Blackpool Carers Centre, Beaverbrooks House, 147 Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LZ If you care, unpaid, for a family member or friend, come and join us for tea, coffee and biscuits. Have a chat and meet new friends. Call 01253 393748 for details. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP Amateur theatre group that meets at St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows’ Road, Bispham every Thursday at 7.30pm and Sundays at 7pm. Info Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 or by email: bmelling@blueyonder.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 www.fyldebirdclub.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES ‘FCS’ (part of international ‘Meetup’) have a full calendar of events for you to pick and choose from. For anyone new to the area, working in the area, or just looking to make new friends and increase social activities, this is the group for you. With over 300 meetups in two years, we must be doing something right. www.meetup.com/fcsocialites or call 07974 597097 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SASSY SEWERS are a group of ladies who meet every Tuesday afternoon at St.Pauls Centre on Egerton Road from 1.00pm to 3.30pm to sew, chat and socialise. We also do soft furnishings, dress making, Quilting, knitting and cross-stitch. We are a friendly sharing group of ladies getting together to share a common interest. We also enjoy going out for the occasional lunch together. New members are always welcome. There is a small charge of £1.50 per week to help pay for room hire. For more information ring Chris on 01253 593556. Or just come along on Tuesday.
NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the The Victoria Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 3PZ. 1-0 pm for 1-30 pm on the third Tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome. Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon. For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION Cleveleys Community Centre. Show dog training, we’ll help you and you dog prepare for the show ring. All welcome whether new or experienced. 2nd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Caroline 07974079181, fkawebs@gmail. com or www.freewebs.com/ fylde-kennel-association --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Active 69 year old female would BLACKPOOL KEYBOARD like female travel companion CLUB and male friend to share theatre, dancing, music, cinema, dining Pro Deaf Club, The Claremont out, social events. Call Sylvia Community Centre, Claremont 594488 Road Now in our 40th year! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Concerts are held on the BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY 2nd tuesday of each month Blackpool Art Society is keen commencing at 7.30pm. Top for you to join us in our own professional performers with a purpose built studio on Wilkinson variety of music to suit everyone. Avenue, Blackpool. No experience For details phone or text necessary, just an interest in Stephen on 07731 148530 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- art. The studio is open Monday to Friday for various members TRAMSHED THEATRE groups. Thursday evening ‘club COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ night’ activities include free demonstrations, practicals and evening at Woodlands School, appraisals led by visiting artists. Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, We also run coach trips, social Lancashire, FY3 9HF. events and weekend workshops We offer inclusive performing arts and hold a number of exhibitions to children, young people and of members work throughout adults aged 4 years upwards. the year. Interested? Go to our Workshop fees are £30 for a term website blackpoolartsociety. (approx 12 weeks). For info and co.uk for more information or application form contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: call the studio on 01253 768297 tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk or Steve Cross on 01253 885375 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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BLACKPOOL & FYLDE BRANCH OF SUBMARINERS ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (opposite Belle Vue pub) 37e Whitegate Dr. Meet every 3rd Friday of the month at 19:30 for 20:00 hrs. The branch is open to serving and ex submariners also associate membership is available. All welcome. www.blackpoolsubmariners. weebly.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB Squaddie banter on the Fylde. We meet on alternate Saturdays / Sundays at 1300hrs in the Regent Cinema Market Cafe by Church Street Regent Street traffic lights up on the 1st Floor (near the old Army Careers Office) Browse the indoor market then sit down for a brew, breakfast and banter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome to all. Contact Doreen Tel: 01253 890775 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLETON LADIES GROUP St Martins & St Hildas Church 2nd Tuesday of every month 1.45pm. Most welcome to come and meet new people, Interesting speakers as well as a walking group/ladies luncheon, and theatre trips. Tel Hilary 01253 891569 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSN Blackpool & District Meet on the Second Thursday of each Month at 1930 hrs at The Plough Inn. Chain Lane, Staining FY3 0BX. All Sappers Very welcome --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Meet at Guards Club 37 Whitegates Drive, Blackpool. Third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Retired Royal Marines and their 34
families welcome. Contact Neville Ayrton Tel: 01253 868874 email: xbootneck36@btinternet.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL CENTRE Spencer Court Community Centre, Spencer Court, Blackpool, FY1 3TWNow being run by Deborah Lochrie (formerly of Shadowlands Psychic Club!) and Beverley Todd . A warm welcome awaits you every Sunevening for a demonstration of mediumship followed by an Open Circle. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tea or coffee and biscuits afterwards included in the £3 entrance fee. Find us on Facebook - Friends of the Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Blackpool --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARD CRAFT CLASS Card making with instruction, open to all. No experience necessary, instruction given. Venue Salvation Army Raikes Parade. Every last Saturday of the month 10-12pm Contact Ann Pressley 01253 311231 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NORTH SHORE ALL PLAYERS Fun, friendly and all inclusive local drama group at Bispham Conservative Club, Red Bank Road on Wednesday evenings. Recently performed at Bispham Conservative Club and raised £271.72 for Disability First. 18+ For more info call Marie 07376113612 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm, at St. Martin’s and St. Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road, Poulton (next to Castle Gardens). Membership is open to retired or semi-retired persons. Meetings include a speaker, refreshments, etc. New members welcome. Contact Mel on 352137. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College - 7.30pm 9th May 2018 A.G.M. followed by ‘North Korea Revisited.’. Our meetings consist of illustrated talks covering all parts of the world, and speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and travellers from across the country. New members and visitors are most welcome. Facilities: Suitable for the disabled, including audio loop. Refreshments: Available during the break. Cost: Membership is £20 for the season. Visitors may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. WHIST DRIVE This fee will be refunded if you join St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old as a full member. Hallow Road, Bispham. For further information, including Every Tuesday from 13:30pm. details about the Programme for Admission £2 to include tea and the Year visit: wwwtraveltalks. biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won club, Twitter or Facebook.com/ Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 FyldeTravellers. Telephone Joan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gaffiney on 01253 700799 YUGIOH POKEMON WEEKLY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CLUB BLACKPOOL MERCHANT Join us on sat 5.30pm till 8.30pm NAVY ASSOCIATION at Marton Methodist Church, The Blackpool Merchant Navy Midgeland Road, Blackpool. Association meet every other More info tel 07939478483 Sunday at the Guards Club,
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Whitegate Drive , Blackpool. (Opposite Belle View Pub ) Meetings start at 1100. All serving or retired Seafarers will be made most welcome. For any further information call Joan Firth on 01253 700735. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE YOUTH CONCERT BAND We are seeking a kit drummer for our Youth Concert Band under the age of 18 and who is grade 4 or above. We offer free rehearsals, a wide range of music covering various genres, full support when needed and the opportunity to perform at prestigious venues including tours abroad. Please contact Andrew White on 07973 727881 or 01253 476767. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE COMMUNITY CHOIR IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. Enjoy singing? Looking for a choir for everyone that sings a variety of styles? A choir that is happy to take everyone from beginners to experienced singers, Male & Female? Aged 16 and up Then BMS Community Choir is for you. We rehearse every Thursday nights at the Music Centre on Cherry Tree Road (next to St Georges School) from 7 - 8.30pm. For more information or questions contact bmscomchoir@gmail.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FHT BLACKPOOL FEDERATION OF HOLISTIC THERAPISTS MEETING Every last Thursday of the month held at Blackpool Cricket Club 7PM - 8:30pm Subs £3, Students/£5 Members/£8 Non
members. Speakers every month friendly fun and informal meetings, all welcome! www.blackpool-crystal-therapy. co.uk/FHT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LYTHAM HERITAGE GROUP 2 Henry Street, Lytham, Lancashire FY8 5LE SOCIAL EVENTS 2018 All Speaker events take place at the Assembly Rooms at 2.30pm. Monday 14th May : Speaker - Derek Timms ‘Days with a Bookworm - my life in Libraries.’ Many local people will remember Derek as the District Librarian in Lytham. Monday 11th June at 7.30pm Members Annual General Meeting. Monday 10th September Annual lunch at the Glendower Hotel 12,30 for 1.00pm. Pre booking essential. Monday 8th October Speaker - Gerry Wolstenholme ‘Whitehall Reminiscences’. Monday 12th November Speaker – Barbara Weston assisted by Veronica McDonnell and Jacqueline Love ‘Local Art Heritage’ Barbara is a Committee member of the “Friends of the Lytham St Annes Art Collection”. Tel: (01253) 730787 Archive – Tel: (01253) 730775 thecentre@lythamheritage.co.uk archivecentre@lythamheritage. co.uk. www.lythamheritage. co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA First Monday of every month. Reading Lounge, Central Library, 3pm - 4.30pm. All donations of clean wool accepted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE GROUP are looking for places in the Blackpool area to hold coffee mornings at, more likely at the weekend. That could be churches, church halls, community rooms, anywhere really where we would have access to hot water and preferably a kitchen area..
All the cash raised will go directly to Trinity Hospice and our volunteers will do all the hard work, we just ask for use of the room. Sheila Swan on 07990 600051 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATON Meets 2nd Monday of the Month at Newton Arms Staining Road FY3 0AJ. 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex RA and attached Personnel made welcome. For details contact honsecraablackpoolandfylde@ yahoo.com or ring Mike 01253 761769
Clubs & Societies BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK FLOWER CLUB St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bispham New Members most welcome. Meet every third Weds of the month, 7-30pm. Contact Helen 354548 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS 596 Devonshire Road Bispham Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 years old plus adults to fill roles as instructional staff or as members of the Unit Management Team. Contact us or drop in for a chat on a parade night. 01253 500499 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool. This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now in our summer season of conversation
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evenings (Unterhaltungsabende). More often than not these days this on a one to one basis when you get to know other members and can chat about anything. Contact Terry on 01253 867825 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE LANCASTRIAN PLAYERS Meet in Bispham at 7.45 on Wednesday evenings. New Members always welcome for acting, backstage,set, front of house. No audition necessary. Details call Steve 07849969619 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ evening at Montgomery High School, All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ. We offer inclusive performing arts to children, young people and adults aged 4 years upwards. Workshop fees are £30 for a term (approx 12 weeks). For more info and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL PALATINE ROTARY CLUB. Would you like to help others have a better quality of life both at home and abroad AND have fun while you are doing it? Are you between 25 and 105 yrs old? Then Rotary is for you! Palatine Club meets each week on a Tuesday for a meal, social night or an outing, if you are interested in coming along phone Gail on 07530175111 or Howard on 07712619612 or you can visit our website by searching Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club online. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Hidden Gem of the Social Club Scene. Varied entertainment every afternoon & evening, including our famous Free & Easy, and Wacky Wednesday Club. Function Room Available for Special Events & 36
Forces Reunions. All welcome, contact the Treasurer on 01253 508084. King Street, Blackpool --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB Meets at Staining Village Hall the last Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. New Members and Guests welcome. Contact Joan Pickering 01253 394622
Sports & Activities
BLACKPOOL VICTORIA WALKING CLUB invites you to join our friendly group for B and C grade walks on the second Sunday of each month. Coach pickups from Freckleton via Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Poulton le Fylde and Great Eccleston cost £10 per person, all welcome. Please contact Derek Helm on 01772 679153 or 07783835041 for more details. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BLACKPOOL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 at All Saints Church Hall, 98 Park Road, Blackpool. Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00, Palatine Sports Centre, St. Annes Rd, Blackpool. T: 0756559001, www. blackpoolshotokankarateclub. ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE com New intake, train every Sunday --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12pm to 2pm at Play Football, BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES Garstang Road West, Blackpool HOCKEY CLUB FY3 7JH. We welcome men and Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the women to our league. It doesn’t astropitches in Stanley Park. Have matter if you’ve never skated you played hockey? Why not give before we are looking for anyone it another go? An excellent way to 18+ who is looking to play a fun full get fit. £3 per session. contact, fast paced team sport. Enquiries Ann on 890717 For details email --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.uk EASY BEGINNERS PILATES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM BISPHAM IL GI TAEKWONDO AND LATIN AMERICAN Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm. SELF DEFENSE By the end of the course you Various locations, see website for details. Established in Lancashire, will have learnt a Ballroom and Latin American routine. Singles Northwest England for over 30 welcome. Bispham United years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish member organisation of the Road. Barbara 01253 356558, UK Taekwondo Development Council. Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and Peter 01253 594516 Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00. CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING Contact 07812 898268. www. CLUB ilgitaekwondo.org Warley Road, Blackpool FY1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2RW. We would like to invite new LAYTON LADIES BOWLING members to join our club. Gents, CLUB Ladies and children welcome, Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue either experienced or beginners. entrance) We are looking for new Help will be on hand to learn the members. Bowlers and learners game. Please contact Men’s would be very welcome. Tuesday Secretary on 01253 592961 afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, or Ladies Secretary on 01253 314871 339351 or Dorothy, 626188
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LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Tues 7 8/30pm Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys (For those who have some dancing experience) Fri 2-4pm Victoria Congregational Church Hall Newton Drive FRR WALKING GROUP (THE Blackpool (For those with limited DOG FRIENDLY WALKING knowledge or beginners ) CLUB) AFFILIATED TO THE Contact Susan for further details RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION. Tel 07976 620 196 Enjoy a full day out in the English --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Countryside with FRR, who LATIN & BALLROOM DANCE welcome new members and well behaved dogs, visiting places such CLASS Charity dance class - free of as the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake charge , but donations to Trinity District, Pendle area to name but a few. We meet every third Sunday Hospice welcome. Learn to dance or improve your technique with in the month with various pick-up points by coach in the Fylde area. Olga, former 10-dance world champion (O35s), and help a good There are three grades of walks cause at the same time. All ages each month, making sure there is something for everyone to enjoy. If welcome. Suitable for beginners. you would like to know more about Sundays 6pm. Manx Hotel, 248 Queens Promenade, Bispham. the Club and how to join us visit Tel Olga 07484 258438 to book. www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk www.melnikdance.com or phone 886181 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Facebook too. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CLASSES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS Ideal for back and joint problems, every Wednesday Bispham Community Centre 11am - 12noon Call Norma to book 0771 5651283 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PRE BOND RAMBLERS Meet the second Sunday in each month. Pick up points by coach, SPRINGFIELD FELLWALKING Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, CLUB Lytham, Wesham. 3 walks to Walk days Saturday every two choose from. Evening meal in a weeks. 3 grades of walks are pub on route home. Make new typically ‘A’ – 13 MLS ; 3000’ friends & keep fit. TL. ASC. ‘B’ – 11 MLS ; 2500’ TL. For details ring Edith 711898 MLS ; 1000’ TL. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASC. ‘C’ – 9 ASC. 12th May Aysgarth, 26th May YOGA FOR HEALTH AND Langdales. Bus pickup Blackpool RELAXATION to Black bull Preston. Fulwood Mon 6.15-7.45. Wed 10-11.30. www.springfieldfellwalking.com All welcome. Cleveleys contact enquires@ Community Centre, Kensington springfieldfellwalking.co.uk Rd, Cleveleys. Pam 858794. Phone 01772 728718 pamedwards@live.co.uk
EXERCISE TO MUSIC at St Bernadettes Church Hall All Hallows Road Bispham. Every Monday at 1-45 - 2-45 tea and biscuits included. Regular events and outings during the year. Come and join us for a very social afternoon of exercises to suit senior citizens, 1-50 per session. Just come along or ring Ann on 593343 or Jenny on 534278. New members will be assured of a warm welcome. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STREET DANCING with professional instructor from London. Wednesdays. Adult Classes. 3.30pm. Childrens Classes 4.30pm. Held at the Urban Art Studio. 11-12 Whiteside Building, St Annes. Call 01253 714278
Church CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS Palatine Road, Services 10.45am and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Rev Alan Byrom 390272 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 356558 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE GATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Bispham Community Centre, Bispham Road, Blackpool. Lively Worship and Good Teaching every Sunday at 10.30. All welcome. If you would like prayer please contact Bob 01772683243 or Phillip 01253316924. www. gatechurch.org. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham
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BLACKPOOL BAPTIST TABERNACLE Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm. For more info please ring 394326 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------REHOBOTH CHRISTIAN CHURCH Collingwood Ave, Layton, FY3 8RJ invites you to their weekly Sunday Services at 10.30 am. Low Cost Lunch for over 55s, second Wednesday of the month, 12pm. ‘Rock’ kids club for school years 1-6, last Friday of the month 5.30pm - 8pm, including their tea! Contact Mark: 07760 932857 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEW CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH Adalaide Street, Blackpool, Sunday Services @10.30 Coffee Lounge to open Tuesday - Saturday from 10.00am till 4.00pm Singing for pleasure every Thursday from 11.00 till 12.00. Shoppers Service Every Thursday from 12.15 to 12.45 Local groups use our premises and Details can be obtained by calling 01253 624836. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KINGS CHURCH EVENTS & GROUPS We are moving! Come and celebrate Easter Sunday 1st April with us as our last service at Beaufort Avenue, FY2 9HQ). Doors open 10:00am, service starts 10:30am Check www.kingschurchlife.com for updates on our move
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ABC PLAYGROUP The ABC playgroup for babies and toddlers runs on Mondays and Fridays, 9.30am - 11am at Forest Gate Baptist Church, Forest Gate (Just off Whitegate Drive). Everyone welcome including mums, dads, nanas and grandads. Lots of fun filled activities in a safe and friendly environment. £1 entry includes free refreshments for all. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GIRL GUIDING Adventure, fun and friendship. Just for girls. Would you like your daughter to come and join BROWNIES or GUIDES on a Wednesday evening at St John Vianney Pope John Paul Centre, Glastonbury Avenue, Marton. For further information please contact Victoria Taylor on 01253 342670 or by email to vtaylor26@outlook.com
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STAY AND PLAY - UNDER 5’S Victoria church, Newton Drive. FY3 8BY Every Thursday and Friday 10am-1.30pm, School terms only. Soft Play facility. 01253 820020 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KIDS CLUB Takes place in Christchurch with All Saints church hall on Park Rd. 38
Running since February and operate a fun filled, action packed hour long programme every Thursday from 6pm-7pm for 5-11 year olds which is completely free. We currently have around 12 children in attendance and would love to and are able to accommodate many more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: A TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER Tuesday 1st May, 19:30 pm Featuring back-to-back number ones including Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Superstition and the biggest international hit of all time – I just Called To Say I Love You, plus many more!
Grand Theatre Blackpool, Box office: 01253 29019 www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ISLANDS IN THE STREAM: THE MUSIC OF DOLLY PARTON & KENNY ROGERS Wednesday 2nd May, 19:30 pm Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music - Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends. Grand Theatre Blackpool, Box office: 01253 29019 www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE BLUEBIRD BIG BAND Wednesday 9th May, 7:30pm The band directed by Terry Reaney are playing a concert of Swing Music. Admission £8 on door. St Johns Church, Stanah Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5JE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ELMSLIE OLD GIRS’ ASSOCIATION CENTENARY CELEBRATION Weekend of 18th - 20th May Cocktail Party / Sparkling Reception at the Imperial Hotel on the Friday night. Centenary Service at St Paul’s Church, Marton on Saturday Morning. Gala Dinner and Dance at the Imperial Hotel on the Saturday Evening and Afternoon Tea at the Imperial Hotel on Sunday Afternoon. It is hoped that the weekend will appeal to Old Girls, Former Staff, Friends and
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Family All events are ticketed and are available from www.gevme.com/ EOGAcentenaryweekend or Tel 01772 379967 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ME AND MY GIRL Wednesday 30 May to Saturday 2 June. Shows at 7pm, matinee Thurs/Sat at 2pm Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company present The Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Set in the glittering 1930s and tells the story of an unapologetically unrefined cockney gentleman named Bill Snibson, who learns that he is the 14th heir to the Earl of Hareford. Bill must choose between fitting in with proper society or losing his girl, fishmonger’s assistant Sally Smith. Info and booking www. liveblackpool.info/recreationand-entertainment/theatre/thegrand-theatre-blackpool
showcase some local and unique gastronomic delights, alongside a variety of artisan market stalls. A selection of hot world foods will be available from some of Lancashire’s best street food vendors. A stage will offer local live entertainment and the bar will serve local craft ale and gin. It is designed to promote the lake at fairhaven and raise awareness of the HLF bid for regeneration funding and raise money for Brian House facebook.com/fairhavenfood
Food & Drink FAIRHAVEN FOOD FESTIVAL May 27th, 11am to 8pm Welcome the arrival of a new Fylde Food Festival, taking place within the beautiful setting of Fairhaven Lake, Lytham. This free family friendly event has been designed to
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Old wicker baskets can also make good plant pots, stained, varnished and lined with black plastic, while broken pots can be used for a display of rock plants such as sempervivums, surrounded by broken bits of pot. Wine aficionados who are lucky enough to have had their wine delivered in wooden boxes with lovely embossed logos should consider growing salad crops in them. See if your local wine merchant might have any boxes spare and preserve the wood with Danish oil to weatherproof it as well as drilling holes in the base for drainage. Port boxes can also act as good containers. You can also grow crops in old drawers, weatherproofing the wood first and then drilling holes for drainage and lining the drawers with plastic. You may also have to add corner braces to the drawers to stop the wood from warping, but they will make eye-catching veg containers. Use your own home-grown stems of bamboo, when the canes are green and flexible, or red dogwood, to cut and weave into plant supports. If you want to create an arch which will be smothered in flowering plants, but don’t want to spend a fortune, you can do it cheaply by bending old lengths of metal pipe or builders’ reinforcing bars, which will all be hidden by the climbers.
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