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Welcome to our October issue of the LINK-MAG. Can’t believe I’m writing that Halloween is at the end of this great month! Make sure you get out and see the lights at Blackpool, before the darkness falls upon us slowly each day as the nights draw in. Don’t worry it will be Christmas soon, with festive lines appearing in local shops already!

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lackpool Council announces £48,000 funding from the Arts Council’s National Lottery funded Grants for the Arts programme for the town’s new LightPool Festival.

The grant will help fund the new LightPool Festival, a free light art festival from October 28 to November 2, celebrating Blackpool’s unique relationship with light. Building on the successes of the LightPool shows on The Blackpool Tower, the town centre will be transformed with a number of spectacular light art works inspired by the buildings, history and people of the town.

Alison Clark, Director North, Arts Council England said, “We are very pleased to support LightPool through our National Lottery funded Grants for the Arts programme. This festival is a wonderful platform to showcase exciting and unusual work that will delight audiences.”

More than 20 art works from local, national and international artists will create a spectacular walking route to link together the town’s iconic buildings, businesses and landmarks such as Brilliance on Birley Street.

The LightPool Festival will also feature a program of live performances each night in St John’s Square.

Visitors to the square will be wowed by light and fire displays from some of the world’s leading performance artists.

Confirmed acts include French Compagnie Bilbobasso to perform Polar: an explosive fable of fire and tango and the Worldbeaters return with their smash hit Spark! All the events will be free to attend and accessible for the whole family.

Blackpool has a long history of collaborating with light technologies. Light is synonymous with the town’s history and development since the first eight arc lamps that graced the promenade in 1879 to in excess of the 1,000,000 lamps that now feature in this year’s display.

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This year visitors will be spoilt for choice with the return of the LightPool project. Three new projection shows have been designed specifically for LightPool this year.

The eye-catching 3D projection shows will be displayed on to the front of the Blackpool Tower buildings from the start of September. All three of the films, along with two popular shows from last year’s LightPool events, will be available to watch for free from the Comedy Carpet several times every night, with extra performances at weekends and over the October half term.

There is also a fantastic new exhibition at The Grundy Art Gallery – Neon: The Charged Line. This will bring together some of the most internationally renowned neon artworks from the 1960s to the present day.

There are spectacular new arrival points for Illuminations visitors at the north and south gateways to the resort. The LightPool Village is new for 2016 – the Tower Festival Headland will turn in to a destination where visitors can watch the new 3D projection mapping shows on the tower buildings in comfort.

For more details on this year’s LightPool, go to www. visitblackpool.com/lightpool .For more information on Blackpool Illuminations, visit www.visitblackpool. com/illuminations Blackpool Illuminations light up from Friday 2 September to Sunday 6 November.

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Love in the air as wedding bookings rise

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ore loved up couples are choosing Blackpool as their dream destination to tie the knot.

Wedding bookings in the resort are continuing to rise year on year, with Blackpool Council’s stunning wedding venue at Festival House leading the way.

Last year, almost two thirds of ceremonies carried out by Blackpool registrars took place in the seafront venue, with bookings up by 10% in the last two years.

The venue, which offers spectacular views out to the now scaffold-free Blackpool Tower and down the Promenade, is proving a particular hit with visitors with 25% of ceremonies booked coming from couples who live outside of the resort.

Ceremonies in The Wedding Chapel at Festival House start from as little as £46 for a basic ceremony and from £215 for a ceremony in the Tower View Room.

Prices for the Sea View room overlooking the Irish Sea start from just £120.

The chapel, which is located between North Pier and the Comedy Carpet, provides a spectacular backdrop for weddings, with special illuminations and sunset ceremonies now available for couples to get hitched with the famous lights shining in the background.

The view from the Tower View room in the chapel has to be seen in person for the full effect, and two open days later in the month will give prospective customers the chance to take a look around and imagine themselves enjoying their big day in the venue.

Two open evenings will take place during the Illuminations switch-on weekend of Friday 2 and Saturday 3 September, where registrars will be on hand to talk about the venue between 5.30pm and 8pm.

A stunning new set of images are also being taken to show off the venue as the perfect place to get hitched. Malgorzata Wilarska, a photography student from Blackpool and the Fylde College, has been commissioned to take a special range of images 14

designed to help the chapel boost its popularity even further.

Cllr Graham Cain, Cabinet Secretary at Blackpool Council, said: “The Wedding Chapel is the perfect venue to get married or have a civil ceremony.

“The variety of ceremonies with spectacular views out over the Tower and the Promenade, coupled with the kind and professional service offered by our registrars mean your big day can be everything you dreamed of.

“The building is striking from the outside but until you take a tour around then you can’t fully appreciate what a perfect wedding venue it can be. The opportunity to have your seafront wedding with the illuminations or sunset in the background is fantastic and I’d encourage people to come down and see it for themselves on the two open evenings.”

To find out more about the open evening or booking your wedding at The Wedding Chapel, call 01253 477177 or visit www.blackpool.gov.uk/ theweddingchapel

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                        

         16

             

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CROSSWORD Across 6. Copse (7) 7. Faithful (5) 9. Sick (3) 10. Teeming (9) 12. Of inferior quality (6-5) 15. Foot-soldiers (11) 17. Happy (9) 19. Charge (3) 21. Laziness (5) 22. Perceive (7) Down 1. Charm (5) 2. Finish (3) 3. Pavement edge (4) 4. Venetian boatman (9) 5. Embellish (7) 8. Several (6) 11. Lay waste (9) 13. Trip (6) 14. Exalt (7) 16. Gay19 (5) 18. Revise (4) 20. Frigid (3)

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE (HWRC) Bristol Avenue, Bispham FY2 0JG Opening times Friday to MERESIDE LIBRARY OPENING Wednesday 10.00am to 3.45pm Days closed Thursdays TIMES 4b Crummock Place FY4 4TP Tel: 478155. Mon 9.30am-1pm, Tues 9.30am-1pm, Wed 9.30amRSPCA SPONSOR A CAT OR 1pm, Thurs 2pm-5pm, Fri 2pmSMALL ANIMAL PEN 5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm 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. Mon 9.30am-7pm, sponsoring an animal pen for a Tues 9.30am-5pm, Wed 9.30amyear. With the scheme you won’t 5pm, Thurs 9.30am-5pm, Fri be helping just one animal, you’ll 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm 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 Contact Palatine Library for details pen.

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

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

Contact number for enquiries 01253 283349, via the webpage www.blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email bpool9rehome@mail.com

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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 at Holycross Church, 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 21 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 of the month.

7.00pm to 9.00pm Contact Robert, 358067 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

Social Groups EASY GOING GUY with varied hobbies, concerts/ music/theatre, seeks honest lady, 30-50 years, for friendship/ days out/evenings out. Tel Patrick

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

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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 well into our summer season when we have “conversation evenings” on a wide variety of topics in German, all where you will be encouraged to join in. Further 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 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

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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 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 13.45, 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. 23 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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 without any previous experience or skills in making music. An ability to read music is not necessary and all ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP musical instruments are supplied; all you need is a sense of rhythm.

We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church We meet to rehearse every Wednesday 7pm – 9pm at the Hall, All Hallows Road. Contact First Step Centre, Dickson Road, Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blackpool, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there is a weekly FYLDE FILM SOCIETY subscription. Further details from Meets at Blackpool Odeon every fortnight. www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 939850, email samba@pocoloco.

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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 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!

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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 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 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.

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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 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

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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

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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WEDGEWOOD SINGERS Friendly Ladies choir meeting every Monday at 7.30p.m in Waterloo Road methodist church.

No auditions. Come and join us you will be welcome. Tel: 01253

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Children 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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) 9.3010am. 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

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