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Over one hundred thousand people visited the resort over the weekend to watch the world famous RAF Red Arrows, the RAF Typhoon and many, many more spectacular flying machines.

“In true Blackpool style, the show must go on and I’m very proud of everyone who took part to make the 107th annual air show a very special occasion.”

And despite the wind and rain on Sunday morning and Monday afternoon, which meant the programme had to be re-organised, lady luck shined on the resort to allow the show – in typical Blackpool style – to go on.

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Modern Family

‘Dads’ at the school gates

By Danielle Lade

September is upon us again and that means the kids are going back to school.

‘Mums all over the UK sigh with relief as they get a bit of free time back in September’ one newspaper quoted. And while stay at home Mothers still outnumber stay at home Dads by 11 to 1, the number of paternal primary care givers has doubled since 1993, with 2014 National statistic figures quoting 229,000 Dads now taking the lead at home, I spoke to one of them about life as a full time Dad. John is 32 and quit his IT job when his wife gave birth to their first son Jake three years ago. John’s wife Helen had a slightly higher paid job in Design and as a couple they decided that she would return to work and John would take on the ‘traditional’ Mothers role.

“The hardest thing is that it’s almost seen like I’m taking Jane’s role, when I walk into the baby and toddler groups, a whole group of women look at me suspiciously. I now know some of them much better but it definitely took them all a long time to not think of me as a strange imposter.”

In fact it took nearly a year before John came across another full time Dad living nearby in their home city of Birmingham, together they set up an online Facebook group for other Dad’s and over the last couple of years, their community has grown, 28

“There are a lot of men who have a shared role with their partners, and they have all said that they found it difficult to find Father friendly alternatives to the hundreds of groups set up for women.”

A quick Google search will come up with numerous options for a stay at home mum to find fellow comrades/work out partners/coffee break buddies, you name it, there’s a Mum’s group for it. Do a similar Google search for men and the results are much more limited, “The trend is definitely changing,” John says, “and the rewards of spending that quality time with Jake makes up for any nerves at going to a baby group or being the only man at a toddler swimming class.”

However, with society evolving to be more accepting, the traditional view of families is being changed to be more encompassing, one of John’s Dad friends was part of a gay couple, and when he made the decision to stay at home, he was often given similar responses, ‘so you’re the ‘Mum’ of the couple.’ An attitude which is slowly but surely changing.

“You of course get the odd bit of mockery, but I think anyone who stays at home to look after children full time will know that parenting is very far from weak, and anything but the easy option. I wouldn’t go back and change my decision.”

Next year, Jake will be starting school and with a bit of luck a couple of Jakes friends from John’s

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social circle will be in the same class. He is still going to be outnumbered at the school gates but he definitely won’t be alone, “there are more and more of us stay at home Dads, we may talk more about video games and less about shoes but even those clichés are changing, I speak to one of our female friends about the new Halo game coming out on the Xbox whereas the guys sometimes discuss how difficult it is to find a suitable changing bag!”

“The biggest difference between being a stay at home Mum and a stay at home Dad is other people’s opinions of it”

In any family, the most important decision is what’s best for the children and what’s best for the parents. With the cost of living making it harder and harder to live off one wage, some of the more ‘traditional’ ways of bringing up a family is just not possible. And even when money isn’t a sticking point; why shouldn’t a Dad be able to make the decision to bring up their child instead of relying on child care options or assuming it has to be the Mother?

It was lovely to talk to John and my daughter Scarlett and Jake happily entertained each other whilst we had a coffee, it was immediately clear that we were both parents who wanted the best

for their child and were enjoying a bit of grown up conversation over a cup of tea. But I’ll let John sum up how he feels about being a stay at home Dad. “The biggest difference between being a stay at home Mum and a stay at home Dad is other people’s opinions of it, and as I know we made the best decision for our family, we don’t have the time to worry what other people are saying. Bringing up children is one of the most rewarding jobs you can have and I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

Times are changing and parenting is now a much more modern field of life choice, so if you’re at the school gates and spot a Dad, don’t look at him like he’s a suspicious character or worse, as a ‘Mr Mum’ as the media have used in the past as a moniker.

There’s a much better way of depicting a man who looks after his children full time, ‘Dad’.

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Notices LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 Monday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 10.00am - 7.00pm, Thursday 10.00am 5.00pm, Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 2.00pm Sunday closed --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOOR PARK LIBRARY Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday 30

AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE residents who due to age, illness or disability find it difficult to visit their local library, we can deliver books to your home for further details please contact Carole Ashworth at Palatine Library Tel: 01253 476390 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE KENSINGTON FOUNDATION We are a charity in need of good quality items of furniture and toys

for re-distribution to families in need. Contact 761444 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FUNDRAISING GROUP Why not come along & join our friendly fundraising group. We meet the first Thursday of every month at All Hallows Church Hall (Shipon Room) from 7.30pm - we raise much needed funds for Trinity Hospice & Brian House Children’s Hospice in Bispham. We collect in stores, bag pack, run Quiz Nights, raffles, tombolas, bake cakes, ride bikes (not all at the same time) and have a good laugh. Come along & find out, we would love to meet you - our members are aged 1580+ and live across the coast from Fleetwood to Kirkham. Everyone is welcome!

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

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

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fyldekidssupport@sky.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP AlCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Kincraig Community Centre, Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 0NB. Anyone feels that they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend any A.A. meeting. This is an “open” meeting which means that partners, friends and other interested people eg. doctors, spiritual leaders and social workers etc are all welcome as well as the problem drinker.

Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30pm. Contact Ron H, 0742 99 66 404 or Peter V 07817 547 973 bisphamworkshop@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch meet every 2nd Wednesday every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool.

Contact Contact Linda Endicott 828584 or mndconnect 08457 626262 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------H&N CANCER SUPPORT MEETING Imperial Hotel, Blackpool DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL Come along and meet like-minded SUPPORT GROUP people dealing with Head & Blackpool Centre for Independent Neck cancer, Everyone Welcome Living, 259 Whitegate Drive FY3 and we look forward to meeting 9JL. A relaxed evening for people Patients, Carer and family member with Diabetes. All welcome Every on the night. 2nd Wednesday of third Weds of the month. 7pm to the month, 7pm to 9pm. Contact 9pm Contact Robert, 358067 07779 169 833 chris@theswallows.

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7.00pm to 9.00pm Contact Robert, 358067 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others battling blood cancer. Patients, carers, family and friends all welcome. We meet 7pm third Wednesday every month (not August) Macmillan Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road FY3 8NR. Contact Jez 07950635249 or Lesley 07890 847796.

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

Come along, have a chat, meet new friends, obtain information and have a well-earned break: Evening Support Group – Held on the 1st Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Squirrel Pub, Bispham Road, Bispham. Coffee Morning– Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10am-12 noon at the Parks Café, Stanley Park. Join us for support, a friendly chat and refreshments. Further information from 01253 393748 or www. carerstrustfyldecoast.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE BRANCH Open to all - we meet every second Wednesday of every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 159 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Talk and chat, make friends; find out

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Connect (Helpline) 03457 626262. www.mndassociation.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at the Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, at 2.30pm to discuss all issues related with prostate cancer – patients, spouses and carers are welcome! Wherever you are in your cancer journey, you will be welcomed with open arms.

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PARKINSON’S UK BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE BRANCH meet on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, FY5 2BQ. For support and social activities come and join us. For more information contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PARKINSON’S UK OVER WYRE SUPPORT GROUP meet on the 4th Thursday of each month(except December) at 2pm in the Youth and Community Centre, Lancaster Road, Preesall FY6 0EJ. For further information contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Sponsored by The Gate Community Church. Those who have suffered loss or are struggling to cope are very welcome.

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CONTACT SHEILA FOR MORE INFORMATION ON 0799 0600051 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE FILM SOCIETY Blackpool Odeon. The Fylde Film Society is a group of film lovers from across the Fylde who share a common interest in viewing some of the best of contemporary world cinema. Meet every fortnight.

Further details www. fyldefilmsociety.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ROYAL SIGNALS ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Cricket Club, Stanley Park The Association is for any serving/ ex serving members of The Royal Corps Of Signals. Come along and join us, we have several events planned and you will be made very welcome. Meet on the second Tuesday of the month 19:30.

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Contact: 01253 354278 or 01253 594585 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

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Concerts are held on the 2nd tuesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. Top professional performers with a variety of music to suit everyone.

For details phone or text Stephen on 07731 148530 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL WYRE & FYLDE SOCIALITES GROUP The group is for all adults and we host a variety of social events,walks, cinema, meals etc inand around the Blackpool Wyre and Fylde area. We don’t have a set time or venue, all events are arranged through our online calendar at www.meetup. com/BWFSocialites/ or email southsure5@gmail.com for more details.

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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

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Contact Pauline 352365 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT FRIENDS Meets every first Monday of every second Month across the Fylde! Come along and meet your Police Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR Local Police at an informal Coffee Meeting. Advice, Support and reassurance on offer.

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anyone new to the area, working in the area, or just looking to make new friends and increase social activities, this is the group for you. With over 300 meetups in two years, we must be doing something right. Check us out at www.meetup.com/fcsocialites/ or call 07974 597097 for more info --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SASSY SEWERS GROUP We meet every Tuesday afternoon at Claremont Park Community Centre, Claremont Road. From 1.30 to 3.30pm to sew, chat and socialise. We also do soft furnishings, Dress making, Quilting, Knitting,Crochet, Embroidery and Cross-stitch. We are a happy, caring and sharing group of ladies who get together to share a common interest. We also enjoy going out for the occasional lunch together. New members welcome.

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 coming to the end of our summer season of conversatiuon evenings and early in October start our winter season of planned presentations, films, etc. Contact: Terry 01253 867825 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the Bona-Vista Hotel 104-106 Queens Promenade, Blackpool. FY2 9NX. Tel.01253 351396. 1-0 pm for 1-30 pm on the third tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome. Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon. For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DARK HORSE WRITERS’ GROUP New writers always welcome at the Dark Horse Writers’ Group. Monthly meetings, third Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9 pm, at the Catholic Club, Blackpool town centre. Contact Stewart Connell, Phone: 01253 763270, Mobile: 07833913970, email: jstewartconnell@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION Cleveleys Community Centre.

Show dog training, we’ll help you and you dog prepare for the show ring. All welcome whether new or experienced. 1st & 3rd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Kerry - 01253 823118 or fkawebs@gmail.com or www.freewebs.com/fylde-kennelassociation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Active 69 yr old female would female travel companion and male friend to share theatre, dancing, music, cinema, dining out, social events. Call Sylvia 594488 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RENDEZVOUS COFFEE MORNING FOR THE OVER 55S At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of each month in the church lounge at Christ Church with All Saints, Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 34

4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, speakers, quizzes, games and gentle exercise. £1.50. Contact Ruth 01253 390272.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEEKING FRIENDSHIP? Outgoing, young at heart lady, in her seventies. Would like to meet similar, male or female.

For friendship, meals, holidays, cinema, theatre etc. Call Tina 07599 220974 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY Blackpool Art Society is keen for you to join us in our own purpose built studio on Wilkinson Avenue, Blackpool. No experience necessary, just an interest in art. The studio is open Monday to Friday for various members groups. Thursday evening ‘club night’ activities include free demonstrations, practicals and appraisals led by visiting professional artists. We also run coach trips, social events and weekend workshops and hold a number of exhibitions of members work throughout the year.

Interested? Go to our website blackpoolartsociety.co.uk for more information or call the studio on 01253 768297 or Steve Cross on 01253 885375 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE GALLERY ANNUAL EXHIBITION The Annual Exhibition of Blackpool Art Society is being held at the Fylde Gallery in Booths store, Haven Road, Lytham running from Tuesday 9th August to Saturday 3rd September. The exhibition features a sample of members’ work in a wide variety of media and subjects and the gallery is open daily from 10am till 4pm, admission is free.

The society, one of the oldest in Britain, is 132 years old this year and maintains a consistently healthy membership and a busy studio at Wilkinson Avenue, Blackpool. Further details on the society are available at the

exhibition, by visiting the website blackpoolartsociety.co.uk, by calling the studio on 01253 768297 or President Steve Cross on 01253 885375. g t --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL CENTRE Spencer Court Community Centre, Spencer Court, Blackpool, FY1 3TWNow being run by Deborah Lochrie (formerly of Shadowlands Psychic Club!) and Beverley Todd . A warm welcome awaits you every Sunday evening for a demonstration of mediumship followed by an Open Circle. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tea or coffee and biscuits afterwards included in the £3 entrance fee. Find us on Facebook - Friends of the Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Blackpool --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAMBA DRUMMING BAND We are Poco Loco Community Samba Band, welcoming local residents of all ages, with or without any previous experience or skills in making music. An ability to read music is not necessary and all musical instruments are supplied; all you need is a sense of rhythm. We meet to rehearse every Wednesday 7pm – 9pm at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there is a weekly subscription. Why not come along and give it a bash.

Further details from Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 939850, email samba@pocoloco.org.uk or visit our website at pocoloco.org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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LET`S DO LUNCH St Paul’s Worship centre Egerton Rd. 2nd and 4th Wed in the month. 12-1.30pm £3. Don’t be lonely come and join us for lunch!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL & FYLDE BRANCH OF SUBMARINERS ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (opposite Belle Vue pub) 37e Whitegate Dr. Meet every 3rd Friday of the month at 19:30 for 20:00 hrs. The branch is open to serving and ex submariners also associate membership is available. All welcome. visit us on www. blackpoolsubmariners.weebly.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A VERY LIVELY LADY divorced early seventies looking for female friendship. I enjoy dancing, shopping, coach trips etc.

Have bus pass will travel Tel: 01253 850583 or 07866190880 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB Squaddie banter is back on the Fylde. We meet on alternate Saturdays / Sundays at 1300hrs in the Regent Cinema Market Cafe by Church Street Regent Street traffic lights up on the 1st Floor (near the old Army Careers Office) Browse the indoor market then sit down for a brew, breakfast and banter - you know you miss it (BAOR is back!)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome to all. Contact Name Doreen Tel: 01253 890775 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLTON AND DISTRICT WOMENS INSTITUTE We meet at St Martins & St Hildas Church Hall, Carlton on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1.45pm.

You are most welcome to come and meet people and make friends.

W have interesting speakers as well as a walking group, ambling group, ladies luncheon club and

theatre trips. Contact Hillary (secretary) on 01253 891569 or just come down to meet our friendly group.

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

Tea and coffee available. More details please contact Nita on 07472881402

Clubs & Societies BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATON Meets the 3rd Monday of the Month at the Cherry Tree, Vicarage Lane, Marton, Blackpool 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex RA and attached Personnel made welcome. For details contact honsecraablackpoolandfylde@ yahoo.com or ring Mike 01253 761769 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK FLOWER CLUB St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bispham New Members most welcome.Meet every third Weds of the month, 7-30pm. Contact Helen 354548 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS 596 Devonshire Road Bispham Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 years old plus adults to fill roles as instructional staff or as members of the Unit Management Team.

Contact us or drop in for a chat on a parade night. 01253 500499 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MARTON PRODUCTION PLAYERS WANTED Enjoy singing? come and join us

for our next production of HMS Pinafore and Trial By Jury.

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

Rehearsals start in May. Details from lynncorlett@outlook.com or at the web site, martonoperatic.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB meet on the last Wednesday of each month in Staining Village Hall at 7.30pm. We enjoy watching beautiful flowers being arranged by qualified N.A.F.A.S. demonstrators.

[National Association of Flower Arranging Societies] We would be very pleased to welcome anyone who would like to join us. To learn more contact: Susan Swallow 01253 696939 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Hidden Gem of the Social Club Scene. Varied entertainment every afternoon & evening, including our famous Free & Easy, and Wacky Wednesday Club. Function Room Available for Special Events & Forces Reunions. All welcome, contact the Treasurer on 01253 508084. King Street, Blackpool --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LIKE TO TELL A TALE? Come and join us at Wyre Speakers Club. Meetings 7.30pm.

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

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

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(BLACKPOOL BRANCH) We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm At Blackpool Cricket Club - Stanley Park. Open membership to any services/ex services/signallers, friends + family of the core. Call Ernie Howe 07852 698282. rsablackpool@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND HOLIDAYS ASSOCIATION ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS Wednesday 28th September 2016 –“Trinidad & Tobago (An Almost Perfect Paradise).”

This is the first meeting of the 2016-17 Season.

Our season begins with an illustrated talk by Chris and Keith Buxton as they take a more unusual view of both islands.

Their talk ranges from pirates and slavery, to wildlife, people and their colourful cultures.

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

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MODERN SMOOTH JIVE Wainwright Club, 173 Hornby Rd, Blackpool FY1 4RD Dancing and Social Night with Jaguar Jive. 8.00pm (beginners) and 9.15pm (intermediate) then ALL freestyle until 10.45pm No partner necessary. Singles, couples and groups welcome. Every Wednesday 07857433829. www. jaguarjive.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New intake, train every Sunday 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, Garstang Road West, Blackpool FY3 7JH. We welcome men and women to our league. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone 18+ who is looking to play a fun full contact, fast paced team sport. for details email blackpoolrollerderby@ live.co.uk Our meetings consist of illustrated BISPHAM IL GI TAEKWONDO --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------talks covering all parts of the SELF DEFENSE BLACKPOOL RANGERS JFC world, and speakers are drawn Various locations, see website for UNDER 10S from recognised professional details. Established in Lancashire, We are on the lookout for new writers, photographers and Northwest England for over 30 players to join our Under 10s journalists, our own members and years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full squad for this coming season. travellers from across the country. member organisation of the UK Players need to be in Year 5 this New members and visitors are Taekwondo Development Council. September. New players and those most welcome.

Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and who have played at other clubs Venue: The Concert Hall, Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00. are all welcome. We play and train Blackpool Sixth Form College, Contact 07812 898268. www. on the gala fields in Bispham next Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool ilgitaekwondo.org to our state of the art clubhouse FY3 7LR --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- which is located on All Saints Road Time: 7.30 pm LAYTON LADIES BOWLING just off Ashfield Road. Interested?

-Facilities: Suitable for the disabled, CLUB For further info contact Andy including audio loop.

Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue Earnshaw 07762 499674 or andy.

Refreshments: Available during the entrance) We are looking for new earnshaw@hotmail.com break. members. Bowlers and learners --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cost: Membership is £20 for the would be very welcome. Tuesday BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES season. Visitors may pay at the afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, HOCKEY CLUB door for a fee of £4 per meeting.

339351 or Dorothy, 626188 Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the This fee will be refunded if you join --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- astropitches in Stanley Park. Have as a full member.

BLACKPOOL SHOTOKAN you played hockey? Why not give KARATE CLUB it another go? An excellent way to For further information, including Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 at All Saints get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries details about the “Programme for Church Hall, 98 Park Road, Ann on 890717 the Year 2016-17” visit our website Blackpool. Wednesdays 7.30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------www.fyldetravellers.org.uk 9.00, Palatine Sports Centre, St. LATIN, BALLROOM & Or telephone Joan Gaffiney on Annes Rd, Blackpool SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES 01253 700799 T: 0756559001 www.

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& learn or improve your dancing skills. Every Fri 2pm - 4pm.

Contact Susan 07976 620 196 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm.

By the end of the course you will have learnt a Ballroom and Latin American routine. Singles welcome. Bispham United Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish Road. Barbara 01253 356558, Peter 01253 594516 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRR WALKING GROUP (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) AFFILIATED TO THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION. Enjoy a full day out in the English Countryside with FRR, who welcome new members and well behaved dogs, visiting places such as the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, Pendle area to name but a few. We meet every third Sunday in the month with various pickup points by coach in the Fylde area. There are three grades of walks each month, making sure there is something for everyone to enjoy. If you would like to know more about the Club and how to join us visit our website www. fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone 886181 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING CLUB Warley Road, Blackpool FY1 2RW. We would like to invite new members to join our club. Men, women or children welcome, either experienced or beginners. Help will be at hand to learn the game.

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

All welcome. Ring 711898 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EASY BEGINNERS PILATES CLASSES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS Ideal for back and joint problems,

every Wednesday Bispham Community Centre 11am - 12noon Call Norma to book 0771 5651283 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COAST PHANTOMS ICE HOCKEY TEAM train every Monday 6-7pm at Fylde Coast Ice Arena Bristol Avenue, Bispham. Ages 7-16 welcome.

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

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

3 grades of walk.

10/09/16 LANGDALES ‘A’ – 9.1/2 MLS ; 3500’ TL. ASC. ‘B’ – 5 MLS ; 2500’ TL. ASC. ‘C’ – 8.1/2 MLS ; 1300’ TL. ASC. 24/09/16 HATHERSAGE ‘A – 14 MLS ; 1800’ TL. ASC. ‘B – 9.1/2 MLS ; 1600’ TL. ASC. ‘C’ – 8.1/2 MLS ; 1300’ TL. ASC.

contact enquires@ springfieldfellwalking.co.uk Phone 01772 728718 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE NATURALIST Fortnightly walks & Wednesday evening monthly held at our new venue, Forest Gate Baptist Church, Forest Gate, off Whitegate, Blackpool at 7 15.

Wed 14th “Nature Photography”

By Phil Hodson & Alan Storey. All welcome, please pay £2 50 on the door.

Sat Sept 10th “Limestone Link” Kirkby Lonsdale to Burton in Kendal.

Sat Sept 24th “Limestone Link” Burton in Kendal to Arnside.

Our walks are not strenuous, all welcome, meet new friends, we like to look at nature through the seasons. Coach route Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Layton, Poulton.

Oct dates Wed 12th Oct at 7.15. Sat walks 8th, Sat 22nd Pre bond ramblers walk the 2nd sunday in each month September 11th Townley Hall, Burnley Hall plus 3 walks October 9th Kirkby Stephen 3 walks to choose from.

Coach pick up points Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham.

Wesham. 3 walks to choose from, evening meal in pub on route home. all welcome make new friends & keep fit. ring 711898 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YOGA FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION Mon 6.15-7.45.. Wed 10-11.30.

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

Pam 858794. pamedwards@live.co.uk

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CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS Palatine Road, Services 10.45am Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Preston. Garstang rd Rev Alan Byrom 390272 www.springfieldsfellwalking.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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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, meets every Sunday at 10:30 for praise, worship & prayer with Junior Church. All welcome.Call Pastor Bob on 01772683243 or www.gatechurch.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL BAPTIST TABERNACLE Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm. For more info please ring 394326 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------KINGS CHURCH – EVENTS & GROUPS 10a Beaufort Avenue, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2-9HQ, 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 38

faith. Starts 15th September.

Blend Cafe – 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! Parent & Toddler Group – Wednesdays 13:15-14:45. Come and see us for play, chat and support. Room Hire – Community room and auditorium for hire.

Perfect for birthdays, conferences, business meetings and more. Call for a viewing on 01253 352999.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ST. BERNADETTE’S RC CHURCH Bispham FY2 0AS. Flower Festival, celebrating the Corporal works of Mercy with Bispham Flower Club on their 45th anniversary.September 16th -18th,Friday 16th 11am-6pm, Saturday 17th 1pm- 5pm, Sunday 18th 11-30am-2-30pm. Admission by donation. Light refreshments, tea and coffee available in the Parish Hall.

Concert in the Parish Hall Saturday 17th at 7-30pm Blackpool Male Voice Choir and One Accord Ladies Choir. Tickets £7, £5 concessions, including refreshments.

For further details ring Jenny on 01253 354278 or Helen on 01253 354548.

Children 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. Running since February and operate a fun filled, action packed hour long programme every Thursday from 6pm-7pm for 5-11 year olds which is completely free. We currently have around 12 children in attendance and would love to and are able to accommodate many more.

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

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 An invitation for your daughter to join Girl Guiding in Blackpool Rainbows (5-7years), Brownies (710 years) or Guides (10-14 years) for evenings of fun, games and adventure. Meet at different times and places in the local area. So that the grown ups don’t feel left out adult help is always welcome just ask. www.girlguiding.org.uk / join us or Phone 01253 827724 for more information

Entertainment NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE Friday 23 September, starting 7.30pm, Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LR. the new generation international pianist, Daniel Lebhardt, will play music by Bach, Brahms and Beethoven. For enquiries visit www.northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or phone 01253 724472

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isitors to Blackpool can now fly between attractions with the latest bolt-on to the Blackpool Resort Pass.

The extra addition allows visitors to visit the newly opened Star Trek Exhibition for a discounted price of just £10.

This extraordinary exhibition marks the 50th Anniversary of the most enduring science fiction franchise. Visitors can follow the journey of Star Trek from the very first TV broadcast in 1966, through all 6 television series and 13 feature films.

The exhibition, which is located on Central Promenade, features original props and costumes that are on loan from Filmwelt, the largest private collection of authentic Star Trek memorabilia, including many items that have never been displayed in the UK before. With a replica of the U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge and innovative interactive technology, visitors to the exhibition will be able to immerse themselves in the thrilling world of Star Trek.

Paul Greg, CEO, Apollo Resorts Blackpool Ltd said, “Star Trek: The Exhibition is thrilled to be a part of the fantastic attractions which are featured in Blackpool.

“We look forward welcoming visitors to The Exhibition, and to a long run of the event and strong relationships within the Blackpool community.”

The extra bolt-on is another spring in the step of the already successful Blackpool Resort Pass.

The Resort Pass is a fantastic way to enjoy the resort’s top attractions and save money at the same time. The new smart card-style pass gives access to up to nine attractions over seven days, giving the opportunity to experience all that Blackpool has to offer in one easy, convenient way.

The Resort Pass and the Resort Pass Plus feature the best of the Blackpool’s attractions including The Blackpool Tower Eye, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE Blackpool plus lots more at a hugely discounted price for visitors.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “The Blackpool Resort Pass offers amazing value for money and access to some of the UK’s best attractions for a fraction of the normal cost.”

The Blackpool Resort Pass is available to buy in advance online at www.blackpoolresortpass.com as well as from the VisitBlackpool Tourist Information Centre at Festival House on the Promenade for an additional £5 per pass.

For further information or to book please go to www.blackpoolresortpass.com or telephone 01253 478222. For resort information, please go to www. visitblackpool.com

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lackpool has become the UK’s biggest tourist resort to gain national recognition for its commitment to customer service, after being awarded WorldHost Recognised Destination status.

Blackpool received the recognition after it trained over 2,500 front line staff using WorldHost customer service training programmes over the last 2 years and signed a commitment to delivering amazing customer service.

WorldHost is a suite of world-class customer service training programmes that have already been used to train over 200,000 people in the UK. Programmes include training on serving customers with disabilities, welcoming customers from other cultures, increasing sales through service and an introduction to the general principles of customer service.

The ambition to achieve WorldHost destination status has been pioneered by quality assured WorldHost trainers within Blackpool Tourism Academy, a consortium of leading leisure industry and transport employers, who between them operate: • Blackpool Pleasure Beach • The Blackpool Tower, Sealife and Madame Tussauds • The Winter Gardens complex • Blackpool Zoo • Sandcastle Waterpark • Blackpool Transport (bus and tram network) • Family Entertainment Centres

the UK to gain WorldHost status. It’s fantastic that all the hard work and commitment has paid off – the accolade is well deserved.

“With over 2,500 trained front line staff, visitors will receive a world class level of customer service whilst making the most of our world class attractions in our friendly and welcoming tourist destination.”

On receiving the recognition, Nigel Kilgallon, Chair of the Blackpool Tourism Academy, and Director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, said: “We are proud to become a WorldHost Recognised Destination – it’s a testament to the fantastic commitment that businesses in Blackpool have made to delivering excellent service.

“When people see the WorldHost logo displayed in Blackpool they will know that they are visiting a place that cares about its visitors and values their custom.

We hope that this will encourage visitors to return and that word-of-mouth recommendations will help attract new visitors to the area.”

The WorldHost recognition was awarded by workforce development expert People 1st, which is rolling out the WorldHost training programmes across the UK in an effort to improve customer service standards.

More information about WorldHost customer service training and the recognition programme is available at www.worldhost.co.uk

Each of these businesses have also gained Business Recogniton Status in their own right meaning at least 50% of their front line staff have been trained to WorldHost standard, in addition to their general training.

A range of other businesses linked to the visitor economy have also embraced the standard - from smaller hoteliers to large retailers including Boots and M&S, and Illuminations Ambassadors.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Blackpool has become the biggest tourist resort in 42

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