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Windy weather fails to blow Blackpool Air Show off course!
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and the crowds for braving the breeze to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows, the RAF Typhoon and the spectacular Breitling Wingwalkers as well as all the other performers.
Over one hundred thousand people visited the resort over the weekend to watch the world famous RAF Red Arrows, the RAF Typhoon and many, many more spectacular flying machines.
“In true Blackpool style, the show must go on and I’m very proud of everyone who took part to make the 107th annual air show a very special occasion.”
And despite the wind and rain on Sunday morning and Monday afternoon, which meant the programme had to be re-organised, lady luck shined on the resort to allow the show – in typical Blackpool style – to go on. Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “I was out on the Promenade throughout the day on Sunday and Monday and people were having a fantastic time. “We have to give enormous credit to the brave pilots who showed off their skills in very difficult conditions 18
As well as a range of spectacular displays, there were also a whole range of exciting sights on the ground with stalls, stands and attractions from the friends of the Red Arrows, Simulator Supplies, Flyzone, Battle of Britain, SPAM and the RAF Benevolent Fund. Blackpool Air Show has now been wowing the public since 1909 when the town put on the very first official air show in Britain. That was the same year French flyer Louis Bleriot made the first historic crossing of the English Channel. Expect a similarly spectacular display next year!
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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 9.30am-1pm, RSPCA SPONSOR A CAT OR Tues 9.30am-1pm, Wed 9.30amSMALL ANIMAL PEN 1pm, Thurs 2pm-5pm, Fri 2pmThe kennel and cattery 5pm, Sat 9.30am-1pm sponsorship scheme is a way PALATINE LIBRARY OPENING in which you as an individual, part of a group or a business TIMES can support our animals by St Annes Road FY4 2AP sponsoring an animal pen for a Tel: 478050. Mon 9.30am-7pm, year. With the scheme you won’t Tues 9.30am-5pm, Wed 9.30ambe helping just one animal, you’ll 5pm, Thurs 9.30am-5pm, Fri be sponsoring the lives of all who 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm 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 Palatine Library for details Contact the centre on enquiries@ Tel 478050. Visit the library web rspcablackpool.org.uk if you would site : www.blackpool.gov.uk/ like to take part. Old Tom Lane, libraries Stalmine, FY6 0JR. Tuesdays ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sundays 11am - 5pm with a new
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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 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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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 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 21is less daunting for come so that 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. Receive our newsletter? 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 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
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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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
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 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
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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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 23 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
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 musical instruments are supplied; ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS all you need is a sense of rhythm. AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP We meet to rehearse every We meet every Thursday evening Wednesday 7pm – 9pm at the at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church First Step Centre, Dickson Road, Hall, All Hallows Road. Contact Blackpool, FY1 2AP. First session Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 is free then there is a weekly ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- subscription. Further details from FYLDE FILM SOCIETY Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 Meets at Blackpool Odeon every 939850, email samba@pocoloco. fortnight. www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk org.uk or visit pocoloco.org.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL MOVIE MAKERS Highfield Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Ave, South Shore, FY4 DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESS 2NP. Amature Video & Digital BOOT CAMPS Image Group. Meet every monday Full body core fitness and CV evening at 7.30pm. workout Wed White Church 6.00Tel: 01253867167 or visit 7.00pm Sat Mornings on St Annes www.blackpoolmoviemakers. Green opposite The Chadwick weebly.com Or Google Hotel 8.00-.9.00 am and 9.00 – blackpoolmoviemakers 10.00 am £5. Beginners Welcome. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE The club is open to everyone at CLUB any level of speaking whether Shotokan Karate 7yrs and above you are terrified or love speaking (teenagers and adults welcome) in public come and join us. We Weds St. Albans Church Hall 7 til 8 meet every second Wednesday at beginners and lower grades, 8 - 9 the Assembly Rooms, Dicconson advanced. Also sats at St. Thomas
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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! 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. SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER. We leave Jackson’s coach garage in Marton at 8-30 am picking up through Layton and Poulton on 24
the way to Saltaire near Shipley, North Yorkshire for today’s walk. The cost is £8 and £5 for children. The walk will be about 7 miles or a short riverside walk is available. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. 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 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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springfieldfellwalking.co.uk Phone 01772 728718 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BHF LATE SUMMER RAMBLE Sunday 18th September BHF Late Summer Ramble- De Vere’s Hotel and Marton Mere approx. 4.5mls. 11.00am start. Dogs Welcome on leads. Details from Barbara Dunn 017710195837 or email dunnb@ bhf.org.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
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
Entertainment NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE Friday 23 September, starting 7.30pm, Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LR. the new generation international pianist, Daniel Lebhardt, will play music by Bach, Brahms and Beethoven. For enquiries visit www.northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or phone 01253 724472
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Blackpool Achieves WorldHost Recognition Status For Excellent Customer Service
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lackpool has become the UK’s biggest tourist resort to gain national recognition for its commitment to customer service, after being awarded WorldHost Recognised Destination status. Blackpool received the recognition after it trained over 2,500 front line staff using WorldHost customer service training programmes over the last 2 years and signed a commitment to delivering amazing customer service. WorldHost is a suite of world-class customer service training programmes that have already been used to train over 200,000 people in the UK. Programmes include training on serving customers with disabilities, welcoming customers from other cultures, increasing sales through service and an introduction to the general principles of customer service. The ambition to achieve WorldHost destination status has been pioneered by quality assured WorldHost trainers within Blackpool Tourism Academy, a consortium of leading leisure industry and transport employers, who between them operate: • Blackpool Pleasure Beach • The Blackpool Tower, Sealife and Madame Tussauds • The Winter Gardens complex • Blackpool Zoo • Sandcastle Waterpark • Blackpool Transport (bus and tram network) • Family Entertainment Centres
the UK to gain WorldHost status. It’s fantastic that all the hard work and commitment has paid off – the accolade is well deserved. “With over 2,500 trained front line staff, visitors will receive a world class level of customer service whilst making the most of our world class attractions in our friendly and welcoming tourist destination.” On receiving the recognition, Nigel Kilgallon, Chair of the Blackpool Tourism Academy, and Director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, said: “We are proud to become a WorldHost Recognised Destination – it’s a testament to the fantastic commitment that businesses in Blackpool have made to delivering excellent service. “When people see the WorldHost logo displayed in Blackpool they will know that they are visiting a place that cares about its visitors and values their custom. We hope that this will encourage visitors to return and that word-of-mouth recommendations will help attract new visitors to the area.” The WorldHost recognition was awarded by workforce development expert People 1st, which is rolling out the WorldHost training programmes across the UK in an effort to improve customer service standards. More information about WorldHost customer service training and the recognition programme is available at www.worldhost.co.uk
Each of these businesses have also gained Business Recogniton Status in their own right meaning at least 50% of their front line staff have been trained to WorldHost standard, in addition to their general training. A range of other businesses linked to the visitor economy have also embraced the standard - from smaller hoteliers to large retailers including Boots and M&S, and Illuminations Ambassadors. Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Blackpool has become the biggest tourist resort in 26
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