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A group of community volunteers have created 72 wooden bird boxes to be installed onto trees across Layton Cemetery, as part of a second stage to make the area a more pleasant area to visit.

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The volunteers, who are made up of adults with learning disabilities, built the boxes as part of their woodwork classes at the Blackpool Centre for Independent Living on Whitegate Drive.

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Civic Week begins on Monday 13th June with a Brand New Heritage Bus Tour starting on Squires Gate Lane and travelling around Marton giving you historical information about he area and its buildings. We are then holding a free coffee morning on the 14th June at the Salvation Army. On Wednesday 15th June we will be holding our annual quiz with hot pot supper this year the quiz is on World Heritage. Our Blue Plaque and Heritage Tour of the Blackpool Town Centre is a popular event which this year will be held on the 15 16th June. The final of Civic Week is Civic Day, which we will ADVERTISE - Book Online www.link-mag.co.uk 0800 970 7687 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

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Call 999 in an EMERGENCY Only Fire, Police, Ambulance & Coastguard Please notify us of any numbers no longer in use. AllNumber listings may be subject to Constabulary editing. 101 NON-Emergency to Lancashire CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 111 NON-Emergency NHS Medical Advice Number Connect Young People Centre 01253 751047 Cruse Bereavement Help Line 01772 686668 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Nervosa 07985 673187 Fylde Coast Counselling 01253 714606 Help Direct 0303 333 1111 Help Direct ncompass 01253 362140 Help Direct Advocacy Service 03450 138208 Help Direct Mental Health Carer Support & Info Line 0300 303 8700 HEALTH Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 Blackpool Victoria Hospital Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) 01253 300 000 Nar-Anon Family Groups 08455 390 193 Fleetwood Hospital 01253 306 000 Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212 Rossall Hospital 01253 300 000 National Debt Line - 0808 808 4000 Duty Chemist Sundays Morrisons National Domestic Violence NHS Direct (24hr Service) 0845 4647 0808 2000 247 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk N.S.P.C.C Child Protection Dental Enquiries - Fylde & Wyre 0808 800 5000 01253 306378 (24hr 7 days) Healthwatch Lancashire 0300 303 8811 Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Private Counselling 01253 760600 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 Smoking Cessation 01253 462463 Lancashire County Council 0300 123 6701 HELPLINES Wyre Borough Council 01253 891000 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 Out of hours: 01253 895116 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Regenda Housing 0844 736 0066 Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 769 7555 Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60 (24hr) Alzheimer’s Society National Helpline www.environment-agency.gov.uk 0300 222 1122 Neighbourhood Watch Arthritis Support Group 01253 362140 Beyond Domestic Abuse 01253 405959 www.neighbourhoodwatch.net 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

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group of Blackpool volunteers are celebrating five years of touring behind the scenes of some of Blackpool’s most interesting buildings. The Blackpool Heritage Guided Tours are made up of community heritage champions who have been trained up to know all the history and trade secrets of Blackpool locations. The volunteers went through a rigorous training session five years ago and now regularly deliver walking tours across the town every summer. This year, the volunteers have announced three separate tour locations, with visits taking place throughout the year. The first tour will teach visitors about the sparkling entertainment history of the Winter Gardens complex, touching on the world famous superstars who have performed their over the years, as well as focusing on the architectural history of the famous Grade II listed building. The second tour will visit the mixture of landscape design and historical buildings and gardens that make up Blackpool’s Stanley Park. Created by Edwardian architect Thomas Mawson, the tour will explore the history of the park and culminate in a chance to climb the famous Cocker clock tower and take in the views from the top. Behind the doors of one of Blackpool’s most famous exports, this year’s tour will also include the chance for visitors to see where the resort’s famous Illuminations are made and maintained. The inspiring tour will allow visitors to hear about the history of the Illuminations and see artwork designed from as far back as the 1920s, as well as seeing new illuminations being made and old favourites in storage, plus the chance to have your picture taken 18

with the famous Illuminations switch-on switch. Kelly Walker, Community Heritage Manager said: “Blackpool Heritage Guided Tours has gone from strength to strength and I am proud to say that we have welcomed over 3,500 guests who have gone away with a positive impression of Blackpool’s rich heritage. “We are so fortunate to have our team of dedicated guides and support guides who share their passion and enthusiasm with each every guest they meet. We are excited for the season ahead and look forward to another year!” All tours are run by the expert, fully trained and knowledgeable guides, costing as little as £8 for adults and £4 for children. Tours can be arranged by contacting the Tourist Information Centre on 478222 or online at www. visitblackpool.com Private tours are also available subject to dates and availability, we can tailor the tour to meet your requirements and welcome groups and schools. To discuss a private group booking please call Kelly on 01253 301004. For a list of all our tour dates visit www. blackpoolheritagetours.co.uk or www.visitblackpool. com

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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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE (HWRC) Bristol Avenue, Bispham FY2 0JG Opening times Friday to Wednesday 10.00am to 3.45pm MERESIDE LIBRARY OPENING Days closed Thursdays TIMES 4b Crummock Place FY4 4TP Tel: 478155 Mon - Wed 9.30 -1.00 RSPCA SPONSOR A CAT OR Thurs /Fri 2.00-5.00 SMALL ANIMAL PEN & Sat 9.30-1.00 The kennel and cattery sponsorship scheme is a way PALATINE LIBRARY OPENING in which you as an individual, TIMES part of a group or a business St Annes Road FY4 2AP can support our animals by Tel: 478050 sponsoring an animal pen for a Mon 9.30- 7.00 Tues -Fri 9.30 -5.00 year. With the scheme you won’t & Sat 9.30 - 4.00 be helping just one animal, you’ll Palatine reading groups meet 1st be sponsoring the lives of all who Monday of the month 7pm - 8pm pass through our animal centre and the third Friday of the month every year. Sponsorship is £50 for 2pm - 4pm. Contact Palatine 6 months. In return we will place Library for details Tel 478050. a certificate bearing your name Visit the library web site : www. on the appropriate pen. If you are blackpool.gov.uk/libraries 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

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Central Drive Blackpool. 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 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 DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, We hold our meetings once a WYRE & FYLDE COAST CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP month at the Blackpool Centre Independent Living on Whitegate Supporting children with Type Drive, 11am-1pm. (BCIL) All 1 Diabetes and their families. welcome, we have a different Our Group provides a friendly, constructive, safe and informative speaker each month. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------environment to meet and we DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL provide fun and healthy activities SUPPORT GROUP to participate in. Up-to-date Tesco Extra Community Room, activities and Group information Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool. FY4 is available on www.fylde-coast4UJ. Got Diabetes Got Questions. childrens.diabetesukgroup.org or diabetesuk.fyldekidssupport@sky. We can help. All Welcome. Every com. Blackpool Area Group, Tesco third Wednesday of the month. Extra Community 7.00pm to 9.00pm Contact Robert, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 358067 BLACKPOOL JUBILEE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STROKE ASSOCIATION CARERS SUPPORT GROUPS Provides a service for Stroke Carers Trust Fylde Coast Carers suffers and 21 their carers. We meet Centre, an independent local Friday eve 2nd & 4th Friday of charity, supporting unpaid carers the month at Holycross Church, of all ages, hold various support COMPETITION Is your street attractive and clean? Does it have visible community spirit that adds to the attractiveness of the street? Once more as part of Civic Week 2016 Blackpool Civic Trust will be holding a Best Kept Street Competition. We are looking for examples of good practice and community cooperation in your ward. If you think your street is worthy for the Best Kept Street Competition Street then please let you local councillor know, details can be found on www.blackpool. gov.uk. The winning Councillor will receive the Rose Bowl kindly donated by the late Cllr Norman Hardy, along with a plaque to put up on the winning street. Prizes will be presented at our Civic Day Event being held at the Art Deco Café at Stanley Park on the afternoon of Saturday 18th June 2016. Councillors have to nominate their streets by Friday 3rd June 2016 so let them know in plenty of time that you want your street to be in with a chance of winning. g t

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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. Receive our newsletter? Linda Endicott 01253 828584. Connect (Helpline) 03457 626262. www.mndassociation.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Sponsored by The Gate Community Church. Those who have suffered loss or are struggling to cope are very welcome. Free of charge. Contact Julia: 07969087352 or 01253 760758 or contact Janice: 01253 594855 or visit www.griefshare.org for further information.

Social Groups 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EASY GOING GUY with varied hobbies, concerts/ music/theatre, seeks honest 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 22

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 are now in our summer season with regular conversation meetings. Contact: Terry 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 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/BWFSocialites/ 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Bona-Vista Hotel 104-106 Queens Promenade, Blackpool. FY2 9NX. Tel. 01253

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351396. 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/ or call 07974 597097 for more info – you will be glad you did! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRIENDSHIP GROUP (AGE 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 23 members welcome. together. New 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 13.45, 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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------YOUNG AT HEART LADY in her late 60’s. Seeking genuine gentleman for friendship, Days out/ evening out. Telephone Christine 07787 526222 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR 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 Meets at Blackpool Odeon every fortnight. www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL MOVIE MAKERS Highfield Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Ave, South Shore, FY4 2NP. Amature Video & Digital Image Group. Meet every monday evening at 7.30pm. Tel: 01253867167 or visit www.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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAMBA DRUMMING BAND We are Poco Loco Community Samba Band, welcoming local residents of all ages, with or

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without any previous experience or skills in making music. An ability to read music is not necessary and all musical instruments are supplied; all you need is a sense of rhythm. We meet to rehearse every Wednesday 7pm – 9pm at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there is a weekly subscription. Further details from Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 939850, email samba@pocoloco. org.uk or visit pocoloco.org.uk

Sports & Activities DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESS BOOT CAMPS Full body core fitness and CV workout Wed White Church 6.007.00pm 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 07471331480. 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 24

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. bernard1538@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.301pm ages 7-18. Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE NATURALIST FORTNIGHTLY WALKS Wed meetings held 2nd Wed in each month. our new venue is Forestgate Baptist church hall, forestgate, off Whitegate Drive at 7.15pm a warm & welcoming place all welcome. Ring for details Carole 316713 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 except when there is a “Match” on. Interested in an outdoor pursuit for the summer months with social days and outings if you want to

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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.

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BLACKPOOL MALE VOICE CHOIR along with School Children from the Outreach Project and Blackburn Peoples Choir are appearing at the Tower Ballroom on the 24th June 2016,7.30pm to 8.45pm.Tickets £6 Family tickets 2adults/2children £20,under2 Free. for more info www. blackpoolmalevoicechoir.co.uk or bmvc@btinternet.com or mobile 07510229032.g t

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