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Crisped Salmon with Watercress and Soba Noodles Serves 4 Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 5 mins Ingredients 4x 175g boneless, skinless salmon fillets 4 tbsp teriyaki marinade juice of 2 oranges 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp groundnut oil ground black pepper 250g soba noodles (40% buckwheat) 85g bag watercress Method Marinate the salmon fillets in the teriyaki marinade for 10 minutes, turning them over halfway through. Meanwhile, make up a dressing by mixing the orange juice with the soy sauce and groundnut oil and season with plenty of black pepper. Cook the soba noodles following pack instructions and drain. Mix with the dressing. Heat a frying pan over a moderate heat. Cook the salmon for 5 minutes turning over halfway through. Stir the watercress into the soba noodles, divide between 4 plates and top with salmon.
Strawberry & Blackberry Clafoutis Serves 6 Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 35 mins Ingredients A little butter for greasing 150g Sweet Eve strawberries, halved 150g blackberries 1 tbsp brandy 60g plain flour 1\2 level tsp baking powder 100g caster sugar pinch salt 3 large free range eggs 1\2 tsp vanilla extract 250ml single cream 9 icing sugar for dusting www.sweetevestrawberry.co.uk
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Superstar Professor Green and Little Boots added to iFest!
Professor Green and Little Boots are the latest huge names to be added to an absolutely stacked line-up for VisitBlackpool’s 2015 Blackpool iFest Friday night switch-on event.
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rofessor Green and Little Boots are the latest huge names to be added to an absolutely stacked line-up for VisitBlackpool’s 2015 Blackpool iFest Friday night switch-on event. London-born rapper, singer songwriter and hip-hop superstar, Professor Green, is one of THE biggest names on the UK music scene. His three studio albums have all proved hugely popular, been widely critically acclaimed and he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in UK music like Lily Allen, Tinchy Stryder, Miles Kane and Rizzle Kicks. His 2011 collaboration with Emily Sandé, “Read All About It” stormed the charts to number one. A multiple award winner at the MOBO, Urban Music and NME Awards, amongst many others, he has more than two million followers on both Facebook and Twitter, Blackpool’s very own pop superstar, Little Boots, meanwhile is an electropop superstar performer, singer and a world renowned DJ. With three fantastic studio albums to her name she has received huge critical acclaim scored massive hits with “Remedy” and “New in Town”. Her latest album “Working Girl” is out now. Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool 11 Council, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled with the line-up for our Friday night switch-on night which is undoubtedly one of the most star-studded, if not THE
most star-studded line-up, we’ve ever had. Professor Green and Little Boots are added as special guest stars to a line-up headlined by superstar band, The Vamps, and featuring special guests Lawson, Toploader, Only the Young and Becky Hill. The Friday night Switch-On kicks off an exciting weekend of events at the Blackpool Tower Festival Headland between Friday 4 and Sunday 6 September with something for everyone to enjoy. The Saturday night of the Blackpool iFest weekend will feature a line-up of chart-topping pop stars in association with Sky’s Vintage TV channel. The line-up includes Bananarama, Jason Donovan and Paul Young, and will be hosted by TV and radio star, Pat Sharp. Then on Sunday, some of the coolest names in British comedy will take to the stage, with one of the most recognisable and successful comics in the UK, Al Murray - The Pub Landlord, hosting and headlining the show alongside the likes of Chris Ramsey, Alun Cochrane, Tiff Stevenson, Carl Hutchinson and Craig Campbell. Tickets, priced at £15 for each of the Saturday and Sunday shows, and are on sale now and a £30 weekend festival pass is also on sale. www.visitblackpool.com/switchon
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Meet Blackpool’s Superstar School Pupil Superstar Emily goes 12 years without a single day off school
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mily Platt, from Bispham in Blackpool, has never missed a day of school in her life, arriving at the school gates every morning without fail.
The youngster, who completed her GCSEs this summer, will leave Blackpool’s Montgomery High School with an unblemished record, racking up a total of 2,280 consecutive school days. It’s a phenomenal achievement for pupil, who had spent her primary years at Westcliff Academy, also in the town. Emily, who walks in to school every morning, is believed to be one of the few pupils across the entire country who can make a claim to this perfect record. The student has a keen passion for graphics and music and is hoping that her GCSE results will help her bag a place at a local sixth form to study them for A Levels. And the stats are on her side. Figures from the Department for Education say that pupils who don’t miss school are almost 5 times more likely to exceed expectations at the end of primary school, and are 4.6 times more likely to get more than five A* to Cs in their GCSEs. For the time being, however, Emily’s love of music means that she’s won an extra special prize for her extraordinary attendance. Along with VIP tickets to the Sandcastle Waterpark and a trip up the town’s new High Ropes course, the star pupil has won a pair of tickets to see her favourite band, The Vamps, play as part of the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-on on 4 September.
And the accolade is a great endorsement for Emily’s mum Jane, who has helped her make it through the school gates every single day. “I’m really so proud of her,” Jane says. “She is very special to us. We think we’ve set a good example by continuing to go in to work every day. It stands her in good stead for the rest of her life and teachers her that when you have a commitment to a job in the future you can’t just have a day off. “Parents evenings are lovely and really emotional as everybody tells us what a lovely girl she is – that she’s well behaved and is a credit to us.” Cllr John Jones, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for school improvement, was keen to praise Emily as an example of one of the town’s top students: “Emily is a perfect pupil and is a model example to every child and parent in Blackpool, let alone the country. As for Emily, despite over 2,000 continuous days at school she still can’t decide on a favourite teacher. “I like them all – they’ve all been really nice. I can’t pick my favourite one.”
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his is a crucial warning for anyone with a mortgage. Mortgage rates are at historic lows, but the window to take advantage looks to be slamming shut. The Bank of England Governor has said he believes UK interest rates will rise from their six-year slumber at 0.5% before the end of this year. If that happens, today’s rates will look cheap as chips. So everyone with an outstanding home loan should be checking now to see if they can do better – and possibly lock in at a dirt-cheap rate ahead of possible rises. The potential savings here are huge here’s a tweet I got from Christopher on the back of warning about this. “Sorted - my monthly repayments fell from £785 to £533.” So let me run you through the 8 things you need to know.
1. Check your current deal.
A mortgage is the biggest expenditure most people have, so I’m always slightly surprised that when asked, not everyone knows their rate and details. Check now that you know… a. The current rate: And monthly repayment and amount outstanding. b. Type: Is it a fix, tracker, discount or SVR (standard variable rate, ie, bog standard bank rate)? c. Deal deadline: If it’s a short-term deal, such as a two-year fix, when does it end? d. Term: How long is it, for example, 25 years, and when it must be fully repaid by. e. Penalties: Are there any penalties if you repay or leave early? f. Your loan-to-value (LTV): The proportion of your home’s current value you are borrowing. As an example, £80,000 on a 18
£100,000 property means an 80% LTV. The lower the LTV, the better deal you can get, so if your home’s increased in value you may gain, even without other changes (both Nationwide.co.uk and Halifax.co.uk have tools showing the rough change in prices in your area). If this is all gooblydegook, my free printed www.mse.me/remortgageguide booklet can take you through it in detail.
2. Benchmark your cheapest deal at speed.
Recently we’ve seen two-year fixed deals (for those with low LTVs) plummet to almost one per cent - that’s unthinkably cheap and longer fixes and variable deals are at or near historic lows too. Yet a host of factors affect what your cheapest deal is, the easy route’s using a comparison site. Just plug in your home’s value, the amount you want to borrow and other details and it should list what’s likely to be available to you. Some sites only list deals available to brokers, missing out some lenders, including HSBC, Tesco Bank and First Direct. So it’s worth checking a comparison site that includes direct-only deals. These include my own mse. me/mortgagebestbuys, and totallymoney. com’s mortgage tool.
3. Fees can be £1,000s - factor them in. The smaller your mortgage, the bigger the impact fees have, especially for mortgages under £100,000. This can skew which is cheapest for you. So you should always incorporate the fees – do this by spreading them over the fixed or
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Business & Finance tracker period (as after you may shift again to another deal). Eg, £1,000 of fees over two years is £1,000 / 24 = £42 a month. To help, the comparison at www.mse.me/ mortgagebestbuys does this for you, so you can see the real cost of different mortgages side by side.
4. How much can you save?
Now you know your rate and what’s out there, work out the potential savings. I’ve eight tools to home in on the right answer for you at mse. me/mortgagecalc, including help comparing two mortgages and estimating if you should ditch your fix.
5. Can you afford a cheaper mortgage?
15 months ago mortgage affordability checks were introduced to stop people borrowing beyond their means – I believe that’s definitely the right move for those getting new borrowing or extending existing debts. Yet, perversely, most lenders (and from March all lenders) are forced to apply these rules to those trying to switch deal too, leading to some being told “you can’t afford to get a cheaper rate”. This is something I’m lobbying to try and get changed. Yet you need to be aware. Lenders will check you can afford your mortgage if rates hit 6-7%. They also want evidence of income, big bills and expenses, even eating out, so be frugal in the months before applying to make your situation look as good as it can.
6. Should I get a fix or tracker/discount?
With a fixed mortgage, the amount you repay is, er, fixed, so it’s like buying an insurance policy against possible rate rises. Variable deals move with UK interest rates – sometimes at the provider’s whim. Currently you only pay a touch more to fix. Predicting future interest rate moves is difficult –19 though pundits think the general direction’s up, the question’s just how quickly. So instead focus on your finances. The more
crucial the security of knowing exactly what you’ll pay, the more you should edge towards fixing - and fixing longer. If a rock-bottom deal’s your driver, edge to short-term trackers if cheaper.
7. Mortgage brokers can help boost acceptance.
You can, and often should, use a broker to help you find the right deal. They have info unavailable to consumers, eg, lenders’ credit and affordability criteria. A good broker can ease acceptance by matching you to the right deal - and the mortgage interview’s quicker too. But ask the broker how much using them will cost and if they check all deals available to them, not just a panel of lenders. Some phone only brokers like lcplc.co.uk are fee-free, just getting commission from lenders - others charge fees like Which.co.uk (£499), but can cover a wider range of products. If you want face-to-face help, then ask friends for local recommendations or use unbiased.co.uk or vouchedfor.co.uk.
8. Is your credit score good enough?
These days it isn’t just about getting the best mortgage, but the best that’ll accept you. Credit scoring plays a huge part of that, and managing your credit worthiness months in advance is part of the task. I’ve 36 tips in my www.mse.me/creditrating guide, but some key ones include a) Ensure your’re on the electoral role, via gov. uk/register-to-vote b) Never withdraw cash on credit cards. c) Never miss a repayment on anything – even late payments hurt d) Check your credit files at Equifax.co.uk, Experian.co.uk and Callcredit for errors – you have a statutory right to do this for £2 e) Avoid payday loans like the plague (both for your credit score and your financial health). f) Avoid other applications, such as credit cards and contract mobiles, just before applying.
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COMMUNITY MERESIDE LIBRARY OPENING TIMES 4b Crummock Place FY4 4TP Tel: 478155 Monday 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-5.00pm Tuesday - closed Wednesday 9.30am-12.30 1.30pm -5.00pm Thursday - closed Friday 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-5.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm Sunday - closed PALATINE LIBRARY OPENING TIMES St Annes Road FY4 2AP Tel: 478050 Monday 9.30-7pm,Tuesday 9.30-5pm, Wednesday 9.30-7pm, Thursday 9.30-5pm, Friday 9.30-5pm Saturday 9.30-5pm. Palatine reading groups meet 1st Monday of the month 7pm - 8pm and the third Friday of the month 2pm - 4pm. Contact Palatine Library for details Tel 478050. Visit the library web site : www. blackpool.gov.uk/libraries FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) invites you to join them for Sunday worship at 10.45am. For more information, please ring 397400.
NOTICES RSPCA SPONSOR A CAT PEN OR SMALL ANIMAL PEN The kennel and cattery sponsorship scheme is a way in which you as an individual, part of a group or a business can support our animals by sponsoring an animal pen for a year. There are many types of animal pen to sponsor. With the scheme you won’t be helping just one animal, you’ll be sponsoring the lives of all who pass through our animal centre every year. Sponsorship is £50 for 6 months. In return we will place a certificate bearing your name on the appropriate pen, thanking you for your kind donation. If you are a company we are very happy to display details of your company. The £50 will go towards the costs of keeping the animals that use that pen. You may also want to visit your pen, over the 6 months, and see which animals you are helping. Contact the centre on enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk if you would like to take part. Old Tom Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR. Tuesdays - Sundays 11am - 5pm with a new telephone number 01253 703000. 24
MEMORY PROBLEMS? Are you someone with memory problems, or a friend or carer . wanting to meet other people in a similar situation then come and join our social group fortnightly 2pm-4pm at Palatine Library, in partnership with Age UK. For more details contact Palatine Library 01253 478050 FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk AT 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 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 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
REGULAR EVENTS ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERSAMATUER DRAMATIC GROUP We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road. Contact Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 FYLDE FILM SOCIETY We meet at Blackpool Odeon every fortnight. Visit: www.fyldefilmsociety.co.uk
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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-coast-childrens. 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 Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP This meeting is for anyone affected by Lung Cancer. We meet of the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1pm, Whitegate Resource Centre, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool FY3 9JL. The group has nursing input. Contact Julie Meikle, Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. 01253 303312 BLACKPOOL MOVIE MAKERS Highfield Methodist Church Hall, Scarsdale Ave,South Shore, FY42NP Amature Video & Digital Image Group. Meet every monday evening at 7.30 pm. Tel: 01253867167 or visit http://blackpoolmoviemakers.weebly.com Or Google blackpoolmoviemakers FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB The club is open to everyone at any level of speaking whether you are terrified or love speaking in public come and join us. We meet every second Wednesday at the Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace in Lytham. For more info contact Lynne Martin on 07751 936 555. DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESS BOOT CAMPS Full body core fitness and CV workout Wed White Church 6.00-7.00 pm Sat Mornings on St Annes Green opposite The Chadwick Hotel 8.00-.9.00 am and 9.00 – 10.00 am £5. Beginners Welcome. ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE CLUB Shotokan Karate 7yrs and above (teenagers and adults welcome) Weds St. Albans Church Hall 7 til 8 beginners and lower grades, 8 - 9 advanced. Also sats at St. Thomas Scout Hut 2.30-3.30, 3.30-4.45 Adv. £4 pay as you go 07989 908135 www.kugb.org SANDHILLS SINGALONG GROUP Friendly social group for older people, meets every Thursday from 12.30pm at Sandhills Pub, 18-20 St Annes Road West, Lytham St Annes. Join us for musical entertainment from Miss Patricia, singing all the old songs you love. Age UK Lancashire on 0300 303 1234 fyldeoffice@ageuklancs.org.uk KNIT & NATTER GROUP 10.30am every 25 Thursday. Bring your own project, anything you are working on – not just knitting! Also, Learn to Knit classes available. £30 07939 240068 Angela Buckley
BY JINGO LINGO Fun French for pre-schoolers, including songs, nursery rhymes and activities. Every Thursday at the Parish Rooms, St Annes. Cubs (9 months - 2 yrs) 9.30-10am. Bears (2 yrs- 4 yrs) 10.15am - 10.45am. Come and join the fun with Billy! For further info and availability. Contact Lisa on 07966366826 lisa@ byjingolingo.com THE HOOK UP Crochet group for all abilities. 11am – 1pm Thursdays at Washington’s Tearooms, Park Rd. St. Anne’s. £3 subs. Come and join in with the crochet-alongs, learn new techniques and share experiences. Cake, coffee and a good 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 FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS & FELL WALKERS Weekly walks. Alternative Saturdays half day and Sundays full day. Pick-ups at different points in the Fylde. For Saturdays ring Deborah Prest 01253 353900. For Sundays ring Lesley Taylor on 07546 529704 BLACKPOOL IL GI TAEKWONDO SELF DEFENSE CLASSES Every Monday and Friday 6:30 to 7:30 at Blackpool Sports Centre Stanley Park. Thursday 7:00 to 8:00 at Palatine Leisure centre, St Annes road Blackpool Tuesday 6:00 to 7:30 at Palatine Community Sports College 07773 882165 or 01253 298168 www.ilgitaekwondo.org for more details SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402. We meet at every Tuesday at Marton United Reformed Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue (just off Preston Old Road), Blackpool, FY3 9UZ between 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. We always have a laugh too. You can also find us on Facebook. We’re more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. We charge £3 p/w. BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Walks are on the last Sunday of the month (except bank holidays), The coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8-30am picking up through Layton and Poulton. The cost is £8.00 for each trip and £5 for children, the length of the walks are between 5 and 7 miles and sometimes a shorter walk of 2 or 3 miles is available. Suitable for all age groups. Contact Bernard on 764386 or 403261 e: bernard1538@gmail.com for more info
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bernard1538@gmail.com 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 CALLING ALL STITCHERS Come and join us at Holy Trinity Church every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month to work on your projects and have a chat. We meet in the Pod at the back of church from 10 – 12 am. YUGIOH, POKEMON & VANGUARD WEEKLY CLUB BLACKPOOL (SAT & TUE) Join us Tuesdays 6pm-8pm and Saturdays 5.30pm8.30pm for all-ages card gaming at Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Blackpool. Tel 01253 987140 GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE
We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool. This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now in our summer season with regular conversation meetings.
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BLACKPOOL WYRE & FYLDE SOCIALITES GROUP The group is for all adults and we host a variety of social events,walks, cinema, meals etc inand around the Blackpool Wyre and Fylde area. We dont have a set time or venue, all events are arranged through our online calendar at www.meetup.com/BWFSocialites/ or email southsure5@gmail.com for more details. MACMILLAN SUPPORT Macmillan help people affected by cancer every day we bake cakes, we run marathons, we listen, we advise, & we nurse. But most importantly, we make a difference. If you would like a speaker for your school, social group, friends or indeed any situation, or if you would like to get involved - give us a call or email us, we would love to hear from you. Angie Hesketh MBE 878272 / 07792 737957 angiehesketh@tiscali.co.uk Natalie Lidstone: 07725 023027 FREEBOOTERS RAMBLING CLUB Local pick up points by coach on the second Sunday of each month from South Shore Blackpool to Preston via Lytham St.Annes. Three fully led graded walks mainly to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Fare £10. New members welcome. Ring Pauline on 01253 733833 for information. CHURCH BELL RINGING Ringing takes place on Sundays and weekly practice nights at many churches in the Fylde and learners, churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike, are always welcome. Please ring 739618 for more details MARTON OPERATIC SOCIETY New Concert Season rehearsals begin in January. Friday evenings at St. Paul’s. To join or book a venue contact Carol. Tel: 853668 FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT FRIENDS Meets every first Monday of every second Month across the Fylde! Come along and meet your Police Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR Local Police at an informal Coffee Meeting. Advice, Support and reassurance on offer. All Welcome! For details contact Andrew: andrew.noble@lancashire.pnn.police.uk
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BLACKPOOL & FYLDE MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE We hold our meetings once a month at the Blackpool Centre Independent Living on Whitegate Drive, 11am-1pm. (BCIL) All welcome, we have a different speaker each month. WARTON JUNIOR BADMINGTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18. Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 FYLDE NATURALIST FORTNIGHTLY WALKS Sat 1st Aug Silverdale, Sat 15th Aug Beetham Circularsat, Sat 29th Milnthorpe. Please note our autumn & winter evening meetings start at new venue second Wednesday in each month. Wed 9th Sep Guest Speaker John Welsby ‘Hawk & Owl Rescue & Rehab’ meeting at 7:15 at forest gate Baptist church halls , off whitegate drive, blackpool please note £2 50 per person, pay on door. Our walks are not strenuous & we do not rush & enjoy the seasons. a friendly crowd, keep fit & make new friends. coach pick up points Lytham, st annes, blackpool, Layton, poulton. Ring carole 316713. PRE-BOND RAMBLERS month walks , 2nd sunday in each month. sunday august 9th Kirkby- Stephen. 3 walks to choose from. coach pick up points bispham , blackpool, st annes, Lytham, wesham. evening meal at pub on route home. keep fit & make new friends , all welcome. ring edith 711898 MERE-LY PERFECT SOCIAL SINGING GROUP Everyone welcome. Mereside Link Up, Grizedale Road, off Preston New Road, Blackpool, FY4 4TL. Tuesdays 7.30 until 9.30. Come and join us. TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/evening at Montgomery High School, All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ. We offer inclusive performing arts to children, young people and adults aged 4 years upwards. Workshop fees are £30 for a term (approx 12 weeks). For more information and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or email tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the Bona-Vista Hotel 104-106 Queens Promenade, Blackpool. FY2 9NX. Tel.01253 351396. 1-0 pm for 1-30 pm on the third tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome. Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon. For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383 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!
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
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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 SASSY SEWERS GROUP Claremont Community centre on Claremont Road. Tuesdays from 1.00pm to 3.30pm for Sewers and socializing. All welcome. Tel Christine on 593556 MIKADO PRODUCTION PLAYERS WANTED
New members needed to join us in the production of the Mikado which will be on at the Lowther in October. Rehearsals each Wednesday at St Paul’s church Whitegate Drive Blackpool, 7.30 pm. See www.
martonoperatic.co.uk or contact lynncorlett@outlook.com SAMBA DRUMMING BAND
We are Poco Loco Community Samba Band, welcoming local residents of all ages, with or without any previous experience or skills in making music. An ability to read music is not necessary and all musical instruments are supplied; all you need is a sense of rhythm. We meet to rehearse every 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
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TRIGGER POINT, TENSION RELEASING PILATES Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Blackpool
Mondays 10.45 - 11.45am
FYLDE COAST RAMBLERS
Saturday walks 01253 401135 (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
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CARERS
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 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
THIS MONTH MARTON CARERS & COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUP Wed 2nd Sept (Tribute Act) Wed 9th Sept (Sing a long) 1pm till 4pm Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Rd, Blackpool FY4 5HL. £2.00 admission. Tea, Coffee and Raffle. Come have a hot drink and a chat.
Find us on Facebook or Tel Lavinia 01253 987140 FRIENDS OF STANLEY PARK MUSIC AT THE BANDSTAND Stanley Park, Blackpool Sunday Sept 6th Mr Mels Big Chill with Last Breath, Franki
n the Jets, Rebels Yell, Utopia, Rachel Cane, Luke Woods, Happy Daize, noon to 5:00 Sun Sept 13th Youth Bands Festival Sonic Jam Project, Leoni Jane Kennedy, Christian Dobson 1:00 to 5 :0 Sun Sept 20th Power Trip & friends 1:00 to 5:00 Sun Sept 27th Chance Encounter, Glyn Bailey & the Beholden, Twelve Paces, Laura Catlow 1:00 to 5:00
Full listings at www.friendsofstanleypark.org.uk
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE AT STANLEY PARK Tuesday 15th September, 2.00-5.00pm The Parks Art Deco Café, Stanley Park, Blackpool An afternoon of dancing to the Bill Barrow Quartet, with afternoon tea including sandwiches, cakes, fresh cream scones and unlimited tea and coffee. Tickets £10 prior to the event, from Julie on 01253 393748. HIGHFIELD SCHOOL LEAVERS 1978
We are trying to locate everyone for a school reunion for for our leavers year of 1978. We all attended Highfield as it was then thus people still living in the area may know there whereabouts and be able to get a message to them. We have set up a Facebook group page where people can contact to find more details as the reunion is being held on Saturday 19th September. The group page is www. facebook.com/groups/highfieldbpool78/. Alternatively look up your school chums, ie me Carol Taylor, Valetta Moyle, Anita Barlow, Julie Howarth, Patricia Robinson ,Paul Harwood, Peter Hardman, Neil Coward, David Summors Darryl Neal just to name a few. Please contact and visit our web page if you left Highfield in 1978 lots of silly conversations, old photos to remember.
AN EVENING OF WINE TASTING Friday 25th September, 7pm Thornton Cleveleys Football Club, Bourne Road, Thornton. Hosted by Colin from Lancashire Wine School and consisting of a socially interactive quiz comparing old wines vs. new wines. Two wines are served from the same grape variety and attendee’s compare the blind tastings and attempt to match them to the tasting notes provided and there are prizes to be won including a gift voucher, bottle of wine and books. Also includes a demonstration on how to taste wines in a no-nonsense manner and clues to help attendees distinguish between the wines they are tasting throughout the course of the evening. Tickets £25 per person, with a minimum contribution of £12 from each ticket sale going directly to Home Start Wyre and can be purchased online via Eventbrite. Alternatively, book your tickets via our Facebook page, directly by email lyndseyguest@outlook.com or in person, please call or text 07875 047 405.
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NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE CONCERT Friday 25 September, starting 7.30pm at the Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Rd. FY3 7LR Pianist Margaret Fingerhut playing Schubert, Chopin Debussy, Fauré & Gershwin. Non-members welcome, tickets £9; enquiries 01253 724472
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE AT STANLEY PARK Thursday 22nd October, 2.00-5.00pm The Parks Art Deco Café, Stanley Park, Blackpool An afternoon of dancing to the Bill Barrow Quartet, with afternoon tea including sandwiches, cakes, fresh cream scones and unlimited tea and coffee. Tickets £10 prior to the event, from Julie on 01253 393748.
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CARERS TRUST FYLDE COAST CHARITY CRYSTAL BALL Saturday 30th January 2016, 6.45pm-2.00am The Village Herons’ Reach Enjoy a wonderful evening at this prestigious black tie event. Fizz and canapé reception, 3 course dinner, live entertainment, awards, auction, raffle, disco and bacon butties at 1am! Discounted tickets only £35 before 31 October 2015 from Julie on 01253 393748.
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