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101 NON-Emergency to Lancashire CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 111 NON-Emergency NHS Medical Advice Number Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 Child Line 0800 1111 Chris Molyneux Counselling 07745 675946 Connect Young People Centre 01253 955856 Cruse Bereavement Help Line 01772 686668 Drugs Talk to Frank 0300 123 6600 Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Nervosa 07985 673187 Fylde Coast Counselling 01253 714606 Mental Health Help Line 0800 915 4640 Missing People 116 000 (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 956 053 National Domestic Violence Rossall Hospital 01253 777 467 0808 2000 247 NHS Direct (24hr Service) 111 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 0808 800 5000 Dental Enquiries - Fylde & Wyre Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 0300 123 4010 (24hr 7 days) Private Counselling 01253 760600 Healthwatch Lancashire 0300 303 8811 Young Peoples Sexual health Nurse Walk-in Centre Blackpool 01253 953953 (under 25) 07917 587133 or 01772 401140 Napier Homecare Services

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OFFICIAL BODIES Citizens Advice Consumer Service 03454 040506 Blackpool Trading Standards Consumer Advice 01253 478375 Blackpool Citizens’ Advice Bureau 01253 3 08400 Wyre Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 245 1294 Fylde Citizens Advice 0300 330 1166 Tax Credit Help Line 0245 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing 0300 790 6165 Wyre District Citizens Advice 01253 308400 RSPCA; Blackpool Branch 01253 294481 To report a mistreated, neglected, injured or distressed animal call RSPCA Helpline: 0300 1234 999. This is a 24 hour service P.D.S.A 01253 838585

KEY SERVICES Bispham Police Station, Red Bank Road, Bispham, Blackpool 0845 125 35 45 NON EMERGENCY ONLY Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Safety Check 0800 169 1125 Gas Leaks (24 hour) 0800 111 999 Emergency Electricity 0800 195 4141 Water Burst/No Water 0845 746 2200 Electricity Northwest 0800 195 4141 Emergency Heating Repairs (24hour) 0845 074 4002

HELPLINES Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholic Anonymous 0800 9177 650 Alzheimer’s Society National Helpline 0300 222 1122 Arthritis Support Group 01253 362140 Fylde Coast Women’s Aid 01253 596699 Blackpool Family Information Service 0800 092 2332 13 Blackpool Fylde Wyre Samaritans Freephone 116 123 Carers Trust Fylde Coast Carers Centre 01253 393748

LOCAL SERVICES Blackpool Council 01253 477477 www.blackpool.gov.uk Fylde Borough Council 01253 658658 www.fylde.gov.uk Lancashire County Council 0300 123 6701 Wyre Borough Council 01253 891000 Regenda Housing 0844 736 0066 Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60 (24hr) www.environment-agency.gov.uk Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net CHARITY Age UK Blackpool Office and Information & Advice. Tel: 622812 AGE UK Blackpool Shops: 65 Highfield Road SS – TEL. 341170 Blackpool Carers Centre, Beaverbrooks House, 147 Newton Drive. 01253 393748 Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 (FREE from Landline)

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BATTERY OPERATED BATH CHAIR LIFT (FOR PEOPLE WHO STRUGGLE GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE BATH) ONLY USED 5 TIMES. £80 ONO. TEL: 442699 ........................................................

MOSES BASKET ON FOLDING STAND.UNISEX BRODERIE ANGELAISE FABRIC.£20.

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CIRCULATION MACHINE FOR FEET AND LEGS. NEVER USED STILL IN BOX. WAS £100 SELLING FOR £40. BISPHAM AREA. 423525 ........................................................

WILLOUGHBY STATIC 6 BERTH CARAVAN YEAR 2000 2 BEDROOMS. BATH AND SHOWER AND ENSUITE ALSO / 2 TOILETS £7000 ONO - 07866190880 ........................................................

GOOD QUALITY, MADE TO MEASURE BLACKOUT WINDOW BLINDS IVORY 88” WIDTH SUNFLOWER YELLOW 100” WIDTH EXCELLENT QUALITY £30 EACH - TEL 07772535268 ........................................................

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TWO-PIECE SUITE (GREY) CHEST 38 LENGTH 28, TROUSERS 29, WAIST 29” £30. ROCKET SKIING PANTS DETACHABLE BIB AGE 13,164CM £15.

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CARDMAKING DIES NEW AND USED (DIE SIRE, CATITUDES, CRAFTERS COMPANION) FROM £3, EMBOSSING FOLDERS 8” X 8” NEW £4, CLEAR STAMPS FROM 50P , CRAFT ROOM CLEAR OUT, TEL 01253 693384 ........................................................

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RSPCA SPONSOR A CAT 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. 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. If you are a company we are very happy to display details of your company. It will go towards the costs of keeping the animals that use that pen. 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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled and older people.

Simply phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet. org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. 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

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we ask for an adoption donation of around £35. The charity is run

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

Contact number for enquiries 07982 677016. via the webpage www.blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email bpool9rehome@mail.com

Care & Support 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-coastchildrens.diabetesukgroup.org or diabetesuk.fyldekidssupport@sky. com. Blackpool Area Group, Tesco Extra Community ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL JUBILEE STROKE ASSOCIATION Provides a service for Stroke suffers and their carers. We meet Friday eve 2nd & 4th Friday of the month.Transport available where needed info 01253 872142 Aysgarth Court, Off Highfield Road, Blackpool FY4 5LX ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LUNG CANCER SUPPORT 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool 21 210402. We meet Smile on 07505 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 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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 2.30pm - 4.30pm Contact Doreen 07770630189 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARERS SUPPORT GROUPS 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL & FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Meeting every second Wednesday of the month. At Macmillan Windmill Centre - Blackpool

Victoria Hospital Tel 01253 697876 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 more, speak to other members, Association Visitors or just come along - refreshments/free to all.

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Linda Endicott 01253 828584.

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. For further info, please call 01253 697876 or 01253 353060.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ELITE A Ladies group for professional ladies only, working or retired. 50 plus, to enjoy the finer things in life.

Catherine 079510237722 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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AL-ANON Family Groups who are a fellowship of friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.

We believe alcoholism is a family illness and changed attitudes can aid recovery.

Helpline – tel: 020 743 0888 or www.al-anonuk.org.uk local groups are held at – Highfield Methodist Church Hall, Mayfield Avenue, South Shore, Blackpool, FY2 2NT on Wednesday 8pm and at Poulton-Le-Fylde Methodist Church, Queensway, Poulton-LeFylde, FY6 75T on Monday at 8pm.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PEERTALK www.peertalk.org.uk A peer support group for anyone feeling down or depressed. A safe, confidential space to share and to be heard, to offer and to receive support from others who also know depression. No judgement, just acceptance and respect.

Facilitated by trained volunteers.

Followed by refreshments. We meet every Thursday at Central Methodist Centre, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NL, 7.30 – 9pm.

Just come along. A warm welcome awaits.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THIS IS SILVERLINE. Need help? Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55. The Samaritans text service is limited at the mo as it’s new and volunteers needed. However: they can still be contacted via the telephone or website, and people do not need to be suicidal.

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lady, 30-50 years, for friendship/ days out/evenings out. Tel Patrick 07746422058.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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: 0300 303 1234 fyldeoffice@ageuklancs.org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 5.30pm-8.30pm for all-ages card gaming at Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Blackpool. Tel 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 have now started our summer season of conversation meetings, but remember we don’t meet immediately after bank holidays Contact: Terry 01253 867825 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEASIDE PARTY PEOPLE The group is for all adults and we host a variety of social events,walks, cinema, meals etc in and 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/ seasidepartypeople or email southsure5@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the The Victoria Hotel, 183 Victoria Rd West, Cleveleys, FY5 3PZ, 1pm for 1-30 pm on the third tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome.

Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon. For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE 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/ for more info – you will be glad you did!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRIENDSHIP GROUP (60-70’S) Coach trips, dancing and days out.

Please call Kay for more details 07866 190880 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL SOUTH TREFOIL GUILD. Meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at Aysgarth Community Centre off Highfield Rd. Speakers, social evenings, events etc.

Anybody who has been connected to the Girl Guide movement in the past is very welcome to come along. Enquiries to 01253 402929.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 SASSY SEWERS GROUP We meet every Tuesday afternoon at Claremont Community Centre

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.

There is a small charge of £1.50 per week which goes to pay for room hire and subsidise any social outings. For further information ring Chris on 01253 593556.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHIST DRIVE Come and join us for a game of Military Whist at Highfield Ladies Bowling Club, Back Ash Street(from Highfield Road turn into Ash Street then turn right at the end,we are the green door in front of you). Games take place on a Friday afternoon at 13.30, entry £1.20 to include refreshments.

Ladies and gentlemen are very welcome.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COFFEE MORNING Come and join us at Highfield Ladies Bowling Club, Back Ash Street(from Highfield Road turn into Ash Street then turn right at the end, we are the green door in front of you). Coffee mornings take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 10.30. Entry £1 to include refreshments. There is also a Raffle and Bring and Buy stall. All welcome.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STITCH & CHAT CLUB Every Monday at Dunlop Court, off Ansdell Rd, South Shore.

12.30pm - 2.15pm Card Making Classes with tuition 2.15pm 4.00pm Various craft classes, crochet/knitting/beadwork.

Come along and bring your own ideas and have a chat.

Tel 01253 405138 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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!)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHIST DRIVE Wednesday/Friday evenings at the Old Library, Highfield Road. 7pm start. £3 admission. Money prizes.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCRABBLE AT HIGHFIELD ROAD Do you enjoy a game of scrabble or would like to take it up again?

We are a small friendly group who meet informally every Wedneday morning between 10a.m - 12 noon at Highfield Road Community Centre. Small charge of £1.50 including tea/coffee and biscuits.

Please come and join us you are welcome. Phone 01253 347912 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LADY SEEKS GENTLEMAN for days and evenings out. Non smoker. 65+. Call 07787526222 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHRISTMAS CRUISE Lady looking for a female companion, age between 60 & 70 to share a cabin on a 24 day Christmas Cruise 2017.

If interested please call 465253 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LADY, MID SIXTIES seeks male dance partner for sequence and ballroom. Similar age. Call 07944616908.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MERESIDE COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. We are a friendly group of people and welcome new members who enjoy singing and would like to join a choir. We rehearse at 7.30pm until 9.30pm every Monday night at the Tarnside Community Centre, Tarnside. We are just past the Mereside primary school (which is on Langdale Road), but on the opposite side. No need for any formalities or audition, and it’s FREE! If you fancy

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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 e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP Wednesday 7pm – 9pm at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church Blackpool, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there is a weekly Hall, All Hallows Road. Contact subscription. Further details from Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 939850, email samba@pocoloco.

FYLDE FILM SOCIETY org.uk or visit pocoloco.org.uk Meets at Blackpool Odeon every fortnight. www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL MOVIE MAKERS DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESS AMATEUR VIDEO&DIGITAL BOOT CAMPS IMAGE GROUP Full body core fitness and CV Meet Monday evenings 7.30pm. at Souyh Shore Methodist Church workout Wed White Church 6.007.00pm Sat Mornings on St Annes Hall Scarsdale Ave. off Lytham Green opposite The Chadwick Rd.Sat-NavFY4 2NP. Hotel 8.00-.9.00 am and 9.00 – Full Details:Tel 01253 867167 or visit www.blackpoolmoviemakers. 10.00 am £5. Beginners Welcome.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------weebly.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE CLUB FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB Shotokan Karate 7yrs and above Love speaking to an audience? (teenagers and adults welcome) Or quake stutter and stammer?

Weds St. Albans Church Hall 7 til 8 Either way come and join us in a beginners and lower grades, 8 - 9 supportive, relaxed atmosphere. advanced. Also sats at St. Thomas We meet alternate Wednesdays starting 7th September at 7:15 for Scout Hut 2.30-3.30, 3.30-4.45 7:30 at The Queens Hotel, Central Adv. £4 pay as you go 07989 908135 www.kugb.org Beach, Lytham. Tel: Anne 01253 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------711499 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS & FELL WALKERS TRAMSHED THEATRE Weekly walks. Alternative COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ Saturdays half day and Sundays full day. Pick-ups at different points evening at Montgomery High having a sing, just come along! You don’t need to live on the Mereside Estate, all are welcome.” For more information please contact Rev Linda Tomkinson on 07784 325537 or Michelle Reynolds on 07592 150089. We also have a Facebook page providing performance dates, look us up at facebook.com/ MeresideCommunityGospelChoir --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WEDGEWOOD SINGERS Friendly ladies choir meeting every Monday at Lindale Methodist Church, Dorritt Road(off Highfield Road) 7.30p.m. Come join us you will be welcome Tel: 01253 347912

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in the Fylde. For Saturdays ring Deborah Prest 07498662940. 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 info.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WARTON JUNIOR BADMINGTON CLUB

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Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.301pm ages 7-18. Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS Saturday walks 07498662940 (2 grades) Sunday walks 07546 529 704 (3 grades). Pick up points in Blackpool include Halfway House, Watson Road, Waterloo Road and Oxford Square. Website www.

FyldeCoastRamblers.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. The walks are well checked out beforehand and are led by an experienced Club member to ensure your safety. In addition, the Club holds various social events throughout the year and these are always well attended. 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WATSON PARK BOWLING CLUB We are looking for new members who can be either completely new to the game of Crown Green Bowls or have some experience but looking for a convenient green on which to play. We are a friendly bunch of people and will make you very welcome whether you want to play on your own or with other members. You can play anytime, morning, afternoon or evening 25there is a “Match” on. except when Interested in an outdoor pursuit for the summer months with social

days and outings if you want to join in? Then phone our Chairman Ian Bass on 01253 315160 or our Secretary Harry Stead on 01253 791116 to have a chat and come down and have a look at our green.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HIGHFIELD LADIES BOWLING CLUB We would like to invite ladies interested in the game of Crown Green Bowling to come and join us. The game is an enjoyable outdoor pursuit and we welcome ladies of all abilities. If you are completely new to the game friendly club members will assist you in the rules and techniques of the game. We have three Teams that play in local leagues if you are of a competitive nature, or you may play on a social basis any time there is not a Match on. We have social events throughout the year.

Interested please phone our Chairlady on 01253 341247. springfieldfellwalking.co.uk Phone 01772 728718 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL VICTORIA WALKING CLUB invites you to join our friendly group for B and C grade walks on the second Sunday of each month.

Coach pickups from Freckleton via Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Poulton le Fylde and Great Eccleston cost £10 per person, all welcome. Please contact Derek Helm on 01772 679153 or 07783835041 for more details.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Victoria Congregational Church Hall, on Newton Drive. Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Every Fri 2pm - 4pm.

Contact Susan 07976 620 196 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPRINGFIELDFELLWALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks.

3 grades of walks are typically ‘A’ – 13 MLS ; 3000’ TL. ASC. ‘B’ – 11 MLS ; 2500’ TL. ASC.

‘C’ – 9 MLS ; 1000’ TL. ASC. 06/01/18 Hampsfell 20/01/18 Ambeside Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. Fulwood www.springfieldfellwalking.com Contact enquires@ springfieldfellwalking.co.uk Phone 01772 728718 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HEDGE-LAYING SESSIONS Your local nature reserve is holding hedge-laying sessions on Tues, 05/12/17, and Thurs, 07/12/17.

Learn a new skill in the countryside for free. Working clothes and boots are needed. Tools and equipment are provided and instruction/ supervision is given. For more information ring 01253 478358 or email martonmere@blackpool. gov.uk

Church DIVINE MEETING Every Tuesday at 2pm Spiritual Teaching & Meditation Become still in God’s presence And be touched by the Divine Healing Love World Healing Crusade, 476 Lytham Road, Blackpool FY4 1JF Tel: 01253 343701 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL BAPTIST

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Fun French for pre-schoolers, including songs, nursery rhymes and activities. Every Thursday at the Parish Rooms, St Annes.

Cubs (9 months - 2 yrs) 9.3010am. 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GIRLGUIDING offers every girl fun and friendship by involving them in games, crafts and activities in a safe 24TH BLACKPOOL BEAVER environment.

SCOUTS Rainbows (5-7 years) We have vacancies for 6 year old Meeting on Tuesdays from 6pm for boys and girls. Meeting on an hour at either St. Mary’s Church Fridays at Waterloo Methodist Hall, Stonycroft Avenue, Blackpool Church Spen Corner. Lots of or Holy Trinity Church Hall, Dean activites on offer , fun games and Street, Blackpool. trips out. £2 per week only.

4thA Blackpool (St. Mary’s) Contact Norma on 07870338730 Rainbow Unit / 01253 697578 / supergran35@ 28th Blackpool Rainbow Unit hotmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30th Blackpool (Holy Trinity) Rainbow Unit

BY JINGO LINGO TABERNACLE Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm. For more info please ring 394326 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SPIRITUAL TEACHING AND MEDITATION TELEPHONE 01253 343701 TUESDAYS @ 2PM WORLD HEALING CENTRE 476 LYTHAM ROAD, BLACKPOOL

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Brownies (7-10 years) Meeting on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 6pm for 1½hrs at either St. Mary’s Church Hall, Stonycroft Avenue, Blackpool or Holy Trinity Church, Dean Street, Blackpool.

4th Blackpool (St. Mary’s) Brownie Unit 4thA Blackpool (St. Mary’s) Brownie Unit 30th Blackpool (Holy Trinity) Brownie Unit 28th Blackpool Brownie Unit Guides (10-14 years) Meeting on Tuesdays from 7.30pm for 1½hrs at either St. Mary’s Church Hall, Stonycroft Avenue, Blackpool or Holy Trinity Church, Dean Street, Blackpool.

4th Blackpool (St. Mary’s) Guide Unit 30th Blackpool (Holy Trinity) Guide Unit For further info please contact Yvonne on 07949 915 594 or by email to Brownowl30th@aol.com

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