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Movie Star Vincent Chase, together with this boys, Eric, Turtle and Johnny are back ... and back in business with suger agent turned studio head Ari Gold. Some of their ambitions have changed, but the bond between them remains strong as they navigate the capricious and often cut throat world of Hollywood.

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MInIOnS CAST: Sandra Bullock, John Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Katie Mixon

Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as singlecelled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters.

Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters-from T. rex to Napoleon-the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and healongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob-ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award® winner Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female super-villain.

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PAn CAST: Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Levi Miller, Amanda Seyfried, Jack Charles, Taejoo Na, Nonso Anozie, Kathy Burke, Cara Delevingne.

Offering a new take on the origin of the classic characters created by J.M. Barrie, the film follows the story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny—to become the hero 15 who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

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COMPLete SPeeD WIth GuY MARtIn Following the hugely successful Channel 4 series Speed with Guy Martin, comes his first action-packed home entertainment release, Complete Speed with Guy Martin, which sees him take on eight challenges that explore the boundaries of physics and the science of speed.

The adrenaline-fuelled box set includes series one and two and will be released on DVD and Blu-ray, in addition to a Digital HD release, on 8 June 2015 courtesy of Dazzler

Media, in time for Father’s Day. Daredevil Guy Martin (How Britain Worked) embarks on a dangerous and thrilling ride as he attempts to break records by pushing his body to the limit to determine just how fast one man can go, whilst getting his hands dirty in a range of unique engineering projects.

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Dog walkers, your eyes and ears needed If you take your dog out for a walk regularly, then more than likely you will know your community well.

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or example, if you notice that someone’s milk hasn’t been taken in or their curtains are drawn, which is out of the ordinary, it would really be appreciated if you could phone 101 and report it to the Police. With your keen observation skills noting unusual behaviour, you may help a vulnerable or elderly person who has become ill or fallen and you could make the difference between life and death!

made aware of anything out of the ordinary or suspicious, you will make a big difference in the community where you walk your dog and may stop someone being swindled, harassed or being alone and needing help. You might also see a crime in progress and, in that case, phone the Police on 999.

Are you interested in helping out this way? If you are, could you please contact me so I can add you to the list of dog walkers and the area you and your pet regularly cover. YOU can make a difference just out walking around in the fresh air. Thank you!

Another way that you can really assist others in the area is by looking out for any ‘sales people’ or suspicious-looking ‘workers’. Unfortunately, it is a fact that unscrupulous people tend to target those who are vulnerable or elderly, making them pay well over the odds for repairs, which Sue Blackburn, Watch Liaison Officer, turn out in some cases, to be shabby work or no Lancashire Constabulary on 01253 604134 or email: susan.blackburn@lancashire.pnn. work at all.

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Connect Young People Centre 01253 751047 Cruse Bereavement Help Line 01772 686668 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Nervosa 07985 673187 Safety Check 0800 169 1125 Fylde Coast Counselling 01253 714606 Gas Leaks (24 hour) 0800 111 999 Help Direct 0303 333 1111 Help Direct ncompass 01253 362140 Emergency Electricity 0800 195 4141 Help Direct Advocacy Service 03450 Water Burst/No Water 0845 746 2200 138208 Electricity Northwest 0800 195 4141 Help Direct Mental Health Carer Support & Info Line 0300 303 8700 Emergency Heating Repairs (24hour) Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 0845 074 4002 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) HEALTH Nar-Anon Family Groups 08455 390 193 Blackpool Victoria Hospital Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212 01253 300 000 National Debt Line - 0808 808 4000 Fleetwood Hospital 01253 306 000 National Domestic Violence Rossall Hospital 01253 300 000 0808 2000 247 Duty Chemist Sundays Morrisons N.S.P.C.C Child Protection NHS Direct (24hr Service) 0845 4647 0808 800 5000 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Dental Enquiries - Fylde & Wyre Private Counselling 01253 760600 01253 306378 (24hr 7 days) Smoking Cessation 01253 651570 Walk-in Centre Blackpool 01253 953953 Young Peoples Outreach Nurse (under 19) Napier Homecare Services Fylde Tel: 07917 587133 01253 403047 Wyre Tel: 07795 605336 North Shore Surgery 01253 957666 Fylde Coast Womens Aid 01253 596699 Blackpool Advocacy (health and social care) 01253 405959 LOCAL SERVICES Blackpool Dementia Support Blackpool Council 01253 477477 01253 405959 www.blackpool.gov.uk Blackpool Independent Health Fylde Borough Council 01253 658658 Complaints Support 01253 40595 www.fylde.gov.uk KEY SERVICES Bispham Police Station, Red Bank Road, Bispham, Blackpool 0845 125 35 45 NON EMERGENCY ONLY

HELPLINES Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 769 7555 Alzheimer’s Society National Helpline 0300 222 1122 Arthritis Support Group 01253 362140 Beyond Domestic Abuse 01253 405959 Blackpool Family Information Service 0800 092 2332 Blackpool Fylde Wyre Samaritans 01253 622218 Carers Trust Fylde Coast Carers Centre 01253 393748 Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 Child Line 0800 1111 Chris Molyneux Counselling 07745 675946

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Carers’ Drop-in 165a Church Street, Blackpool FY1 3NX – 01253 299969 Carers Trust Fylde Coast Charity Shops 78 Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 1AG – 01253 865552, 1a All Hallows Road, Bispham FY2 0AS, 01253 351530 Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 (FREE from Landline) Help the Aged 0808 800 6565 Kensington Foundation recycling furniture and toys service 761444 Motor Neurone Disease Association 01253 696233 www.mndassociation.org TRANSPORT Blackpool Airport 01253 343434 Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Blackpool Transport Buses & Trams 01253 473000 Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Knott End Ferry 01253 891000 Tourist Information 01253 773953 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Stagecoach 01772 886633

OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 040506 Blackpool Trading Standards Consumer Advice 01253 478375 Blackpool Citizens’ Advice Bureau Lancashire County Council 0300 123 01253 308400 6701 Wyre Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 245 Wyre Borough Council 01253 891000 1294 Out of hours: 01253 895116 Fylde Citizens Advice 01772 682588 Regenda Housing 0844 736 0066 Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60 (24hr) www.hmrc.gov.uk www.environment-agency.gov.uk TV Licensing 0844 800 6772 Neighbourhood Watch Wyre District Citizens Advice www.neighbourhoodwatch.net 01253 308400 RSPCA; Blackpool Branch (01253) CHARITY 703000, Fylde Branch (01253) 873616.

Age UK Blackpool Office and To report a mistreated, neglected, Information & Advice. Tel: 622812 injured or distressed animal call RSPCA AGE UK Blackpool Shops: Helpline: 0300 1234 999. This is a 24 65 Highfield Road SS – TEL. 341170 hour service 48 Whitegate Dr Blackpool – TEL. P.D.S.A 01253 838585 397706 327 Red Bank Road Bispham – TEL. 508000

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FAR RIGHT: From left, Stephen Gregson, Norman Tenray and Andrew Howarth RIGHT & BELOW: Stephen Gregson talks to delegates on the QES breakfast at Preston’s College

No need for businesses to panic despite slower growth A positive picture for Lancashire businesses was painted as the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Survey were revealed

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tephen Gregson, of Moore and Smalley chartered accountants, gave an inspirational talk on the state of the county’s businesses following detailed responses to questions by companies across the county. The QES is compiled nationally by the British Chambers of Commerce and in Lancashire by the three Chambers, North and Western Lancashire, East Lancashire and Lancaster.

Mr Gregson told the event at Preston’s College, attended by about 100 businessmen and women: ‘There has been a significant increase in the manufacturing sector in the recruitment of full-time jobs. This is one example of the ups and downs of the economy. We do not have to get too panicked about it. What comes with this is that we are getting a greater sense of predictability. We have a sense of what the risks are and we can do more planning for that. What it is suggesting with recruitment being down is a little bit of a cause for concern but maybe what we are seeing is that recruitment has gone down because there has been more invested in kit, and that is one way of getting worker productivity up.

could be because of confidence or there could just be a sense of people being fed up with doing nothing and wanting to just get on and try to do something.’

Mr Gregson’s talk was followed by a question and answer session with Andrew Howarth, managing director of The Promenade Group, which owns Bartle Hall near Preston and The Glendower Hotel in Lytham, and a networking session.

NWL Chamber president Norman Tenray said: “While the figures are in a slight decline, I am actually really reassured because we can see a bit of continuity and a little bit of sustainability coming through. ‘The results over the past four years have shown that there is that consistency. Originally, for the first couple of years it was quite flat when we were really in deep recession but now we are coming out of recession we are starting to get some nice peaks and troughs, which is good because obviously if you go through a bit of growth you have got to consolidate and you have got to see those results come in and then you are going to invest. What I would urge any business out there to do is follow the QES, contribute to the QES and actually get along here and discuss the results with other businesses at this event because it is incredibly powerful. I use these results as one of the key indicators to help me make decisions within my business and I have found it incredibly accurate.’

He continued; ‘If anything signifies that people feel confident about the future it must be investment and recruitment. Investment has gone up. If you are thinking that the future might be better you might be thinking about going to the bank and asking for money 21 Our experience is we are starting to get for investment. swamped with transactional work. We are getting more Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and more enquiries about buying and selling. That www.lancschamber.co.uk Advertise your business call 0800 970 7687 or email info@link-mag.co.uk

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COMMUNITY 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 PALATINE LIBRARY OPENING TIMES St Annes Road FY4 2AP Tel: 478050 Monday 9.30-7pm,Tuesday 9.30-5pm, Wednesday 9.30-7pm, Thursday 9.30-5pm, Friday 9.30-5pm Saturday 9.30-5pm. Palatine reading groups meet 1st Monday of the month 7pm - 8pm and the third Friday of the month 2pm - 4pm. Contact Palatine Library for details Tel 478050. Visit the library web site : www. blackpool.gov.uk/libraries FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) invites you to join them for Sunday worship at 10.45am.

For more information, please ring 397400.

NOTICES 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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MEMORY PROBLEMS? Are you someone with memory problems, or a friend or carer . wanting to meet other people in a similar situation then come and join our social group fortnightly 2pm-4pm at Palatine Library, in partnership with Age UK. For more details contact Palatine Library 01253 478050 FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk THE AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE for Blackpool residents who through age, illness or disability are unable to visit their local library we can arrange to deliver library books /audio books to your home. Volunteer drivers also needed to help us deliver this Library Service if you can spare 2 hours once every 3 weeks. For further details contact Carole Ashworth Tel: 01253 476390 24TH BLACKPOOL BEAVER SCOUTS We have vacancies for 6 year old boys and girls.

Meeting on Fridays at Waterloo Methodist Church Spen Corner. Lots of activites on offer , fun games and trips out. £2 per week only.

Contact Norma on 07870338730 / 01253 697578 / supergran35@hotmail.com

REGULAR EVENTS 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 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.

Up-to-date activities and Group information is available on www.fylde-coast-childrens. diabetesukgroup.org or diabetesuk.fyldekidssupport@ sky.com. Blackpool Area Group, Tesco Extra Community

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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 Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ 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 BLACKPOOL MOVIE MAKERS Highfield Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Ave,South Shore, FY42NP Amature Video & Digital Image Group. Meet every monday evening at 7.30 pm.

Tel: 01253867167 or visit http://blackpoolmoviemakers.weebly.com Or Google blackpoolmoviemakers 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 25 craic all available. Call Amy 07956 605 612.

RIBBLE CRUISING CLUB Club meetings Friday evenings 9pm Wednesday evenings. More details at ribblecruisingclub.org.uk

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.

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.

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 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 Deborah Prest 01253 353900.

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

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

Suitable for all age groups.

Contact Bernard on 764386 or 403261 for more information

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

WARTON JUNIOR BADMINGTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18.

Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 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.

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 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 when have conversation evenings on a wide variety of topics, all with the chance for you to have your say. 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 90 MINUTE CHALLENGE Sundays at 10am with Jackie/Emma and Monday night at 5.30 with Jackie Daly St Annes 716010 26

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 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. Info: f.gray@btconnect.com PRE-BOND RAMBLERS we walk monthly on the second Sunday. We have 3 walks to chose from. Make new friends & keep fit.

We have our evening meal at a pub on route home.

All welcome, Coach pick up points in Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Wesham. Ring 711898 for booking 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.

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 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 RENDEZVOUS @ FIVE

Find it hard to make new friends? want company and like eating out? Why not join us at the Number 5 in Cedar Square, Blackpool to have a good meal and meet new people in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5.30pm – 7.30pm.

Fully licensed. A stranger is only a friend you have not yet met!

MARTON OPERATIC SOCIETY New Concert Season rehearsals begin in January.

Friday evenings at St. Paul’s. To join or book a venue contact Carol. Tel: 853668

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FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES ‘FCS’

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

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

FYLDE CROQUET CLUB South Shore Tennis Club, Midgeland Road. Fresh air , competitive, strategic and fun! Meet most afternoons and Tuesday evenings – visit website www.fyldecroquet.co.uk or phone to arrange free taster session. Tel: 01253 735266 MIKADO PRODUCTION PLAYERS WANTED

New members needed to join us in the production of the Mikado which will be on at the Lowther in October. Rehearsals each Wednesday at St Paul’s church Whitegate Drive Blackpool, 7.30 pm. See www.

martonoperatic.co.uk or contact lynncorlett@outlook.com

Refreshments. Raising Money for Rosemere Cancer Foundation which is supporting cancer treatment in Lancashire and South Cumbria

BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL WALKING CLUB Sunday 14th and 28th June 14th Walk in beautiful area of the Lake District, Glenridding. 28th is a shorter guided Blackpool Heritage tour where you can learn some interesting facts about your local area. Walk with a group of new friends, long and short walks on offer. Coach picks ups available throughout the Fylde.

For details of the walks and meeting times ring Derek Helm on 01772 6779153 or 0778385041 BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Sunday 28th June

We leave Jackson`s coach garage in Marton at 8-30 am picking up through Layton and Poulton on the way to Ambleside for today`s walk. The cost is £8 and £5 for children. The walk will be about 7 miles.

Contact Bernard on 64386 or 403261 for more information

WILDLIFE WALK Sunday 28th June from 2pm - 4pm Community Orchard, Runcorn Avenue FY2 0PS. MARTON CARERS SUPPORT GROUP OPEN DAY Wed 3rd June, 1pm till 4pm Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Rd, Blackpool

THIS MONTH We have the following groups to give advice; Age

Concern, Happy Days Dementia Workshop, Blue Skies Hosp Trust, Living Well with Dementia, Information on Butterfly Sceme, Empowerment and more to be confirmed. My aim is to connect with local services to help and support carers in the community after the open day I will be setting up Marton Support Group for carers at Marton Methodist monthly to start with speakers each time we meet with helpful info find us on facebook and join our group.

Organised by Friends of N Blackpool Pond Trail. Meet at the Community Orchard, Runcorn Avenue.

Contact Andrew 508310 for further info

ST. ANNE’S CARNIVAL RACES Sunday 12th July, From 10am The Lord Derby Pub, St. Anne’s Road West, FY8 1RG

10am 1500m Fun Run & 11am 5K. Download a flyer or enter online at www.runlythamstannes.co.uk or sign up on the day

Contact Lavinia 01253 987140

TABLE TOP SALE Sat 6th June, 9.30am Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Rd, Blackpool

Hot Lunches, refreshments, lots of stalls, entry by donation

June 01253 402150

FRIENDS OF STANLEY PARK MUSIC ON THE BANDSTAND Stanley Park, Blackpool Sunday 7th June: Frayed at the Edges and The Monster

Squad, Classic Hard Rock, Funk, Disco and House at the bandstand. 1pm to 5pm Sunday 14th June: Touch the Bandstand with Touch the Pearl and guest DJ Ed Mahon spinning some funky summer tunes to get everyone in the mood. 1pm to 5pm Sunday 21st June: Stowe Big Band 11am to 1pm, Park School Brass Band 1pm to 1.45pm. Preston Concert Band 2pm to 4pm Sunday 28th June: Bob On and Spectral Rebel, Sorted and DJs. 1pm to 5pm Sunday 5th July: Kudos, Dark Blue Suits, Dirty Work, 1pm to 5pm. Also in the Italian Gardens the Stanley Park Motorcycle Show.

Full listings at www.friendsofstanleypark.org.uk

ROSE QUEEN & GARDEN PARTY Sat 13th June, Crowning 2.30pm Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Rd, Blackpool

Bric-a-brac, teddy tombola, raffle and lots more

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CHARITY CRAFT & GIFT FAIR Sunday 14th June. 11am-4pm Our Lady’s Star27 of the Sea Social Centre, St Albans Road, St Anne’s Buy your gifts for Father’s Day here .Gifts, Jewellery, Crafts, Many More! Queen’s Grand Tombola and

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Volunteers needed for Stanley Park Volunteers are being sought to help at Stanley Park bandstand

T

he Friends of Stanley Park have issued a plea for more people to help them out during the events that take place through the summer.

The free bandstand events take place every Sunday between May and September, as well as an extra event on the August bank holiday Monday. People are needed to help with marshalling people at the events, as well as with clearing up afterwards.

The first bands take to the bandstand this year on 31st May and will carry on until 27 September, the Chair of the Friends of Stanley Park is excited about the upcoming programme.

Elaine Smith, said: ‘Yet again this year there are some excellent bands coming to the park for people to enjoy. As well as the regular array of brass and youth bands, we also have the return of the prestigious Stowe Big Band on 21 June. That will be fantastic event that lots of people can enjoy. However, these great events don’t put on themselves. We need volunteers to spare us a just a few hours of their weekend to put these kinds of shows on. In return, they get to spend their Sunday in the glorious Stanley Park listening to some fantastic music.’

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The first events listed are; Sunday 7th June: Frayed at the Edges and The Monster Squad, Classic Hard Rock, Funk, Disco and House at the bandstand. 1pm to 5pm Sunday 14th June: Touch the Bandstand with Touch the Pearl and guest DJ Ed Mahon spinning some funky summer tunes to get everyone in the mood.

1pm to 5pm Sunday 21st June: Stowe Big Band 11am to 1pm, Park School Brass Band 1pm to 1.45pm. Preston Concert Band 2pm to 4pm Sunday 28th June: Bob On and Spectral Rebel, Sorted and DJs. 1pm to 5pm Sunday 5th July: Kudos, Dark Blue Suits, Dirty Work, 1pm to 5pm. Also in the Italian Gardens the Stanley Park Motorcycle Show.

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