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Diarmuid offers the following design tips to gardeners who want their garden to look good, whatever the weather:

n Keep the overall design simple. ou would have thought that When you’re making a plan, use a when he moved to a new few sweeping lines to lead the eye house in Wicklow, known from the viewing point, which is as the Garden of Ireland, often the kitchen window, right down Diarmuid Gavin, the enfant to the back of your plot. terrible of the gardening fraternity, would have wasted no time n Turn your lawn into a welcoming hauling in the diggers, landscaping green wide pathway, which almost materials, amazing plants and acts as an arrow, drawing the eye or architectural altars. the visitor on a journey.

Think again. The TV gardening n Keep the planting simple. Mass maverick admits that it’s easy plant low-growing shrubs such as to talk about garden design, to dwarf purple berberis for colour lecture on it and write books about or clouds of Pittosporum tobira it, but he developed a fear of it ‘Nanum’. when it came to his own plot.

“I bought a new home, a show n If your garden is extremely small, house, with a perfectly simple shaded or just damp, give up on garden - wooden fences, sloped a lawn altogether. It’s not going lawn, some scalloped shaped to repay any maintenance and allowing for outdoor living on two beds to the sides and that was you will spend years and fortunes levels. Freshly planted wisterias it. But for the life of me, I couldn’t bemoaning the brown patches and are beginning to climb towards the decide on a good design which invasion of weeds and moss. Dig it sky, wrapped around reclaimed would satisfy the family,” he says. up and replace it with a top quality cast iron pillars.

The foundation is “I made the terrible mistake of artificial turf. This can be wonderful, in for a small summer house. ripping out everything that was a green carpet which always looks “I shifted five tonnes of sieved here in the misguided belief that a good, can be easily cleaned, allows topsoil in readiness for new raised clean sweep would provide some rainwater and snow to drain away vegetable beds. The big plan is to clarity. And then I did... nothing... and doesn’t need cutting or feeding. terrace lawns, beds and borders. for ages.”

For a top-of-the-range brand, try “However, the big lesson is The situation became so dire that Easigrass. don’t do it my way.

Just do as his local estate agent sheepishly I say.” approached and said Gavin was n Consider what your specimens Gavin and his family live minutes making his job selling properties will look like all year round, not only from the coast. Their garden very difficult because of the state when covered in foliage or flower. enjoys a sunny aspect but, like the of the garden.

If you’re planting a tree, why not rest of the country, there is plenty “The ignominy! So, something try a multi-stemmed birch? When of rain. However, he has ploughed needed doing. Even then I ran bare from October to April it still away from the issue. I started work on and has achieved some has a lovely sculptural shape. measure of success in his choice indoors, knocking down walls, Enhance this through the evening of planting. repainting and disposing of heavy by uplighting through the use of a “The difficulty in the last few years black curtains.” spotlight at its base.

Ever distracted with other projects, has been the either freezing or n Pay attention to a few detailed just plain cold winters. I like to the TV gardener says that his own areas. Surprise and delight by battle against the elements and plot has progressed slowly. framing your front door with a the echiums that are growing up “After some years I developed a wonderful display of massed colour plan and commissioned a beautiful against the sitting room window in pots. For instance, a mass of are testament to that - they have illustration. Now at least we know flowering cyclamen crammed into been burnt by frost but even now what the garden will look like. a ‘long Tom’ terracotta urn looks stand at a majestic 10ft high. If you “The heavy building work started special and draws attention from are a gardener you roll with the - a beautiful two storey veranda tended parts of the garden. weather.” your business call 0800 970 7687 orless emailwell info@link-mag.co.uk 18now crosses the back of the house Advertise

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Gaultheria

Use pots in contemporary design

(Winter green)

You may see a lot of these small shrubs in garden centres bearing their colourful red or purple berries at the moment, and they can be easily grown in pots of ericaceous compost or in a garden with lime-free soil in partial shade.

Gaultheria is most commonly seen as ground cover under rhododendrons or camellias, but if you want a taller variety you can choose G shallon, which grows to 1.5m, producing dark purple berries.

Others, such as G mucronata, are more suitable to add low-growing interest to containers or borders, with their large porcelain-like berries in shades of dark pink, red and white appearing in November.

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If you want the pot to make an impact, select the pot for its architectural shape rather than plant-holding abilities.

Sometimes the pot will provide more of a wow factor without a plant in it.

Male and female flowers are nearly always borne by different varieties, so you need to plant more than one type to be sure you will have berries. Female varieties include ‘Cherry Ripe’ and ‘Lilian’, while male types include ‘Thymifolia’ or ‘Male’.

Good enough to eat...

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Horseradish If you’ve loved horseradish with your roast beef this winter, why not try growing your own for an eye-poppingly hot accompaniment?

Buy plants from specialist herb nurseries, or some seed companies offer roots in their autumn catalogues for planting up in late winter or early spring.

Be warned, though, it’s an invasive perennial with deep roots that regrow when they’re broken off and, once established, can be as difficult to get rid of as ground elder.

Make a hole in the soil with a dibber and push a single root into it, thickest end uppermost, leaving the tip at ground level.

Plant three roots about 60cm apart for a good clump. Let the plants grow for two years before harvesting.

Grow it in a bottomless bucket sunk into the ground with its rim about an inch above the surface Dig up one plant in September so that the roots don’t spread or October, using the biggest up there and to keep clumps in roots for the kitchen and cutting check. off one of the thinner roots to Only the root of horseradish replant.

(Armoracia rusticana) is used.

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Buy identical pots for a strong statement - a row of three tall containers, for instance, will look more impressive than a group of pots of different shapes, sizes and colours.

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If you want a burst of colour in a space, consider using a pot rather than a plant for that purpose.

Things to do this month… n Make sure that tender and half-hardy fuchsias, remaining dormant in their pots, do not become completely dry. Spray any early growth with tepid water in the light to soften the wood, but do this sparingly. n When watering plants (sparingly) in the greenhouse, water them as early in the day as possible, so that surfaces are dry before nightfall. n Order new summerflowering bulbs and tubers from a reputable supplier.

Store them in shallow boxes or trays and keep in a dry, frostfree place until ready to plant.

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Romance in the air for 2015 Showzam!

Carnival Ball An unusual, exotic and glamorous evening of entertainment with a romantic theme is set to make the 2015 Showzam!

Carnival Ball one of the best yet.

That’s the pledge from VisitBlackpool, organisers of the ball, as tickets go on sale for the annual event which takes place on Valentine’s Day at the opulent Blackpool Tower Ballroom. One of the highlights of the resort’s social calendar, the event is themed ‘Romantics’ in a nod to the day of love and will be compered by one of London’s most loved and original hosts, Jonny Woo. After making his name on the New York club and burlesque scene, Jonny Woo, has worked prolifically across London in The Soho Theatre, ICA and Bistrotheque, even creating events for The Royal Opera House, as well as MTV, Selfridges and many others. Jonny is resident with Boom and Bang at The Hippodrome, London and has worked with them at The London Wonderground and Old Vic Tunnels.

Working extensively throughout Europe, he is currently touring his project ‘Tranformer’, based on the Lou Reed album of the same name, and found time to open his own venue in London called The Glory, opening in December.

There is limited seating available on the night, so it is advised to get there as early as possible and guests are urged to book early for this event which is sure to be incredibly popular.

Carnival Ball will provide the perfect start to a week of Showzam! entertainment which runs from 14-18 February. The event is strictly over 18s only.

Cllr Graham Cain, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for tourism and leisure, said: ‘The Showzam! Carnival Ball is always one of the highlights of Blackpool’s calendar and is sure to be fantastic again this year. We’re lining up a range of unusual, exotic and glamorous acts for the evening and I can guarantee that it will be a fantastic night. Tickets are on sale now and I’m sure a pair of tickets for the ball would make an ideal stocking filler for anyone who loves a glamorous and fabulous night out.’

More acts will be announced for Carnival Ball over the coming weeks, so register at www.

showzam.co.uk to be the first to hear who will be appearing.

This year’s Showzam! festival will see LeftCoast working in partnership with VisitBlackpool to present ‘Circus Town’. Celebrating the magic of the circus, the festival will feature a wide range of the best circus companies and performers from the UK and beyond, presenting bold and exciting shows in the usual and unusual spaces across the town.

LeftCoast is a new arts programme that aims to introduce and develop high quality experiences for audiences across Blackpool and Wyre.

Showzam! will be full of free and ticketed shows and to be the first to find out about the programme go to www.showzam.co.uk now.

All tickets are priced at £20 per person and are on sale now from www.showzam.co.uk, the VisitBlackpool Tourist Information Centre on Blackpool Promenade Tel: 01253 478222 or from The Blackpool Tower Box Office Tel: 01253 622242.

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Is a new programme of arts and xcultural activity in Blackpool, Wyre and the Fylde Coast. It is an independent organisation supported by a consortium of partners including Blackpool Coastal Housing, Blackpool Council, Wyre Council, The Grand Theatre and Merlin Entertainments Ltd who comprise the steering group together with a number of community representatives. It is funded through the Arts Council’s Creative People and Places Programme. www.leftcoast.org.uk

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South Shore Academy marks WW1 100 year anniversary with poetry workshop A group of students from South Shore Academy marked the 100 year anniversary of the First Word War with a ‘Regeneration’ themed poetry workshop.

The workshop was inspired by a new theatre production of Pat Barker’s Booker-nominated novel, ‘Regeneration’, shown at the Grand Theatre to commemorate the centenary of the First World War. The workshop was led by poet, publisher, producer, workshop leader and mentor, Jacqui Rowe. South Shore Academy, part of Bright Futures Educational Trust, arranged the workshop as part of its commitment to inspiring, innovative teaching in education.

The South Shore Academy students explored themes relating to war through experiential activities.

For example, students were blindfolded and asked to use their other senses in order to explore the idea of sensory deprivation, which affected ammunition workers and soldiers during the First World War. Students were asked to draw on past memories and experiences to describe an object placed in front of

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them without the use of sight. This interesting and innovative approach was one of many activities the children enjoyed during their time with Jacqui.

With worries about low child literacy levels currently being voiced in the press, this workshop allowed students to improve and develop their literary skills in a fun and creative way.

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MERESIDE LIBRARY OPENING TIMES 4b Crummock Place FY4 4TP Tel: 478155 Monday 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-5.00pm Tuesday - closed Wednesday 9.30am-12.30 1.30pm -5.00pm Thursday - closed Friday 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-5.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm Sunday - closed

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RSPCA SPONSOR A CAT PEN OR SMALL ANIMAL PEN The kennel and cattery sponsorship scheme is a way in which you as an individual, part of a group or a business can support our animals by sponsoring an animal pen for a year. There are many types of animal pen to sponsor. With the scheme you won’t be helping just one animal, you’ll be sponsoring the lives of all who pass through our animal centre every year. Sponsorship is £50 for 6 months. In return we will place a certificate bearing your name on the appropriate pen, thanking you for your kind donation.

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

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

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ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERSAMATUER DRAMATIC GROUP We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road. Contact Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP This meeting is for anyone affected by Lung Cancer.

We meet of the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1pm, Whitegate Resource Centre, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool FY3 9JL. The group has nursing input. Contact Julie Meikle, Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. 01253 303312 WHIST DRIVES Every Weds, Fri 7.15pm & Sun 7pm. £1 admission.

Prizes for winners. Held at Community Centre, Molyneux Drive off Lennox Gate, South Shore. All are welcome to come along.

BLACKPOOL JUBILEE STROKE ASSOCIATION Provides a service for Stroke suffers and their carers.

We meet Friday eve 2nd & 4th Friday of the month at Holycross Church, Central Drive Blackpool. Transport available where needed info 01253 872142 FYLDE FILM SOCIETY We meet at Blackpool Odeon every fortnight.

Visit: www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE COAST CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP Supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes and their families. Our Group provides a friendly, constructive, safe and informative environment to meet and we provide fun and healthy activities to participate in.

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FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB The club is open to everyone at any level of speaking whether you are terrified or love speaking in public come and join us. We meet every second Wednesday at the Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace in Lytham. For more info contact Lynne Martin on 07751 936 555.

DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESS BOOT CAMPS Full body core fitness and CV workout Wed White Church 6.00-7.00 pm Sat Mornings on St Annes Green opposite The Chadwick Hotel 8.00-.9.00 am and 9.00 – 10.00 am £5. Beginners Welcome.

ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE CLUB Shotokan Karate 7yrs and above (teenagers and adults welcome) Weds St. Albans Church Hall 7 til 8 beginners and lower grades, 8 - 9 advanced. Also sats at St. Thomas Scout Hut 2.30-3.30, 3.30-4.45 Adv. £4 pay as you go 07989 908135 www.kugb.org KNIT & NATTER GROUP 10.30am every Thursday. Bring your own project, anything you are working on – not just knitting! Also, Learn to Knit classes available. £30 07939 240068 Angela Buckley

BY JINGO LINGO Fun French for pre-schoolers, including songs, nursery rhymes and activities. Every Thursday at the Parish Rooms, St Annes. Cubs (9 months - 2 yrs) 9.30-10am. Bears (2 yrs- 4 yrs) 10.15am - 10.45am.

Come and join the fun with Billy! For further info and availability. Contact Lisa on 07966366826 lisa@ byjingolingo.com THE HOOK UP Crochet group for all abilities. 11am – 1pm Thursdays at Washington’s Tearooms, Park Rd. St. Anne’s. £3 subs. Come and join in with the crochet-alongs, learn new techniques and share experiences. Cake, coffee and a good craic all available. Call Amy 07956 605 612.

SANDHILLS SINGALONG GROUP Friendly social group for older people, meets every Thursday from 12.30pm at Sandhills Pub, 18-20 St Annes Road West, Lytham St Annes. Join us for musical entertainment from Miss Patricia, singing all the old songs you love. Age UK Lancashire on 0300 303 1234 fyldeoffice@ageuklancs.org.uk.

RIBBLE CRUISING CLUB Club meetings Friday evenings 9pm Wednesday evenings. More details at ribblecruisingclub.org.uk JUST GOOD FRIENDS We meet at the YMCA on St Albans Rd, St Annes Saturday afternoons 2pm-4pm. Its just £1 for a brew or a coffee and biscuits! There’s a monthly raffle where we each bring something in, raffle it and help raise money.The group is a group set up for each other. It’s here for everybody. Whether you just want to socialise, help, listen, chat, simply feel lonely or just have a laugh.Contact Bev Sykes on 07557734233 after 6pm please.

WARTON JUNIOR BADMINGTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18. Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402

FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate, FY3 9AW Sunday service at 10.45am.

Monday Toddler Group 9.30am (term time). Tuesday Youth Group 7.30pm (alternate weeks) www.fgbcblackpool.co.uk THE LYTHAM BELLES WI GROUP We meet on the first Sunday of every month at victory hall next door to St Cuthberts Church Lytham at 7:30 - 9:30. Everyone is welcome for details lythambelles@virginmedia.com or checkout our Facebook page lythambelles 90 MINUTE CHALLENGE Sundays at 10am with Jackie/Emma and Monday night at 5.30 with Jackie Daly St Annes 716010 FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS & FELL WALKERS Weekly walks. Alternative Saturdays half day and Sundays full day. Pick-ups at different points in the Fylde. For Saturdays ring Ron Wright on 01253 401135.

For Sundays ring Lesley Taylor on 07546 529704 BLACKPOOL IL GI TAEKWONDO SELF DEFENSE CLASSES Every Monday and Friday 6:30 to 7:30 at Blackpool Sports Centre Stanley Park. Thursday 7:00 to 8:00 at Palatine Leisure centre, St Annes road Blackpool Tuesday 6:00 to 7:30 at Palatine Community Sports College 07773 882165 or 01253 298168 www.ilgitaekwondo.org for more details SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402. We meet at every Tuesday at Marton United Reformed Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue (just off Preston Old Road), Blackpool, FY3 9UZ between 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends.

We always have a laugh too. You can also find us on Facebook. We’re more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. We charge £3 p/w.

BLACKPOOL & FYLDE MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE We hold our mettings once a month at the Blackpool Centre Independent Living on Whitegate Drive, 11am-1pm. (BCIL) All welcome, we have a different speaker each month.

CALLING ALL STITCHERS Come and join us at Holy Trinity Church every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to work on your projects and have a chat. We meet in the Pod at the back of church from 10 – 12 am.

BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Walks are on the last Sunday of the month (except bank holidays), The coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8-30am picking up through Layton and Poulton The cost is £8.00 for each trip and the length of the walks are between 5 and 7 miles. Suitable for all age groups. Info: Bernard on 764386 YUGIOH, POKEMON & VANGUARD WEEKLY CLUB BLACKPOOL (SAT & TUE) Join us Tuesdays 6pm-8pm and Saturdays 5.30pm8.30pm for all-ages card gaming at Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Blackpool. Tel 01253 987140

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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 in our winter season with a variety of talks and films.

Contact 01253 867825 BLACKPOOL WYRE & FYLDE SOCIALITES GROUP The group is for all adults and we host a variety of social events,walks, cinema, meals etc inand around the Blackpool Wyre and Fylde area. We dont have a set time or venue, all events are arranged through our online calendar at www.meetup.com/BWFSocialites/ or email southsure5@gmail.com for more details.

MACMILLAN SUPPORT Macmillan help people affected by cancer every day we bake cakes, we run marathons, we listen, we advise, & we nurse. But most importantly, we make a difference. If you would like a speaker for your school, social group, friends or indeed any situation, or if you would like to get involved - give us a call or email us, we would love to hear from you.

Angie Hesketh MBE 878272 / 07792 737957 angiehesketh@tiscali.co.uk Natalie Lidstone: 07725 023027 FREEBOOTERS RAMBLING CLUB Local pick up points by coach on the second Sunday of each month from South Shore Blackpool to Preston via Lytham St.Annes. Three fully led graded walks mainly to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

Fare £10. New members welcome.

Ring Pauline on 01253 733833 for information.

CHURCH BELL RINGING Ringing takes place on Sundays and weekly practice nights at many churches in the Fylde and learners, churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike, are always welcome. Please ring 739618 for more details DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL SUPPORT GROUP Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool. FY4 4UJ. Got Diabetes Got Questions. We can help. All Welcome. Every third Wednesday of the month. 7.00pm to 9.00pm Contact Robert, 358067 WORKING FROM HOME? Would you like to meet others in the situation? We meet every 1st & 3rd Thurs at The Hole In One, Forest Drive, Lytham f.gray@btconnect.com MERE-LY PERFECT SOCIAL SINGING GROUP Everyone welcome. Mereside Link Up, Grizedale Road, off Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 4TL. Tuesdays 7.30 until 9.30. Come and join us.

FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT FRIENDS Meets every first Monday of every second Month across the Fylde! Come along and meet your Police Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR Local Police at an informal Coffee Meeting. Advice, Support and reassurance on offer. All Welcome! For details contact Andrew: andrew.noble@lancashire.pnn.police.uk PRE-BOND RAMBLERS we walk monthly on the second Sunday. Sunday 10th Nov Hawkshead. We have 3 walks to chose from.

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TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/evening at Montgomery High School, All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ. We offer inclusive performing arts to children, young people and adults aged 4 years upwards. Workshop fees are £30 for a term (approx 12 weeks). For more information and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or email tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk SASSY SEWERS GROUP Claremont Community centre on Claremont Road.

Tuesdays from 1.00pm to 3.30pm for Sewers and socializing. All welcome. More details Tel Christine on 593556 FYLDE ROTARY RAMBLERS (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING GROUP) Associated with the Ramblers’ Association. Enjoy the English countryside with Fylde Rotary Ramblers who welcome new members and well behaved dogs! An ideal way to meet like-minded people whilst helping to keep yourself fit. There are three grades of walk on offer led by an experienced Club member, and ‘refreshments’ are enjoyed at the end of the day. The walks take place on the third Sunday of each month and there are various pick up points by coach in the Fylde area. Spare seats are usually available for guests. Our November walk, on the 16th, takes us down Witton Weavers Way in Lancashire. For more details phone 01253 886181 / 07931487644 or you can visit our website www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk DARK HORSE WRITERS’ GROUP New writers always welcome at the Dark Horse Writers’ Group. Monthly meetings, third Wednesday of the month, 7:30-9 pm, at the Catholic Club, Blackpool town centre. Contact Stewart Connell, Phone: 01253 763270, Mobile: 07833913970, email: jstewartconnell@gmail.com 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 MARTON OPERATIC SOCIETY New Concert Season rehearsals begin in January.

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NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE CONCERT Friday 13 February, starting 7.30pm Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre.

Fournier Piano Trio play Haydn, Schumann & Schubert.

Enquiries 01253 349650 or visit www. northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk

GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE, CONSTANT WAVES + TRIBAL FIGHTERS Saturday 28th March, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2XQ. Goonies Never Say Die are a five piece instrumental/ post-rock band from Blackpool. They have released two albums on Deep Elm Records with a third to follow in 2015. Free Entrance. http://theferret.info

NATURE DETECTIVES (CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY) Tuesday 24th February 10 am – 12 pm Meet at Kincraig Lake, Kincraig Road, Bispham Birds and Nests - We’ll be taking a closer look at our wonderful native birds and finding out how we can all help our garden birds as Spring approaches.

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There are also plans for a St John’s ‘Mini Fun Dog Show’ in May, the date should be confirmed in March along with a list of other events throughout the year to help support animals in need. There will be a Sponsored go ape in Easter if you want to sponsor the four members of staff taking part, all of them afraid of heights so this will be a challenge for them climbing and swinging in trees for the day in Bolton!

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They are still building the dog kennels but they are coming along well and hope to be open early 2015 they will be planning a big open day.

Volunteers are needed at our charity shops and when the dogs come in they will need volunteers down at the Animal Centre. They encourage people to help them with fund raising events, dog walking (once the dogs are in, please note you need to be at least 18 years or over.), cat cuddlers, helping socialise the smaller animals, people to help on reception, animal care helpers and home visitors. People can apply by ringing up the Centre or requesting a form by email enquiries@ rspcablackpool.org.uk

There are still lots of cats and small animals needing homes. They have two baby rabbits, 2 months old who need a new home, they are in a foster home at the moment so really need a new home. They are sisters so staying together would be ideal.

Further info at www.rspcablackpool.org.uk. RSPCA Longview Animal Centre, Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, Poulton-Le-Fydle, FY6 0JR. Opening times 11am5pm Tue-Sun. Contact: 01253 703000, enquiries@ rspcablackpool.org

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