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Have a great August, and see you next month!

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4 Star

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Saturday Night Performances

Saturday departures, 6 September and 4 October 2014

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Where Am I? WIN £50

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Congratulations last months winner: Jean Burgess £50 is on its way!

JULY Answers: 1. The Sea Swallow, Cleveleys 2. The Beach Ogre, Cleveleys 3. The Beah Huts, St Annes

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A brand new show, featuring the voice of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher is coming to Thornton Little Theatre on 31st August – it’s the perfect way to round up your summer holidays! Directed by Tweenies creator Iain Lauchlan, Marty Macdonald’s Farm is presented by Martin Parsons (Playdays Live, Sooty’s Magic Castle) and Kate Ashmead (Tweenies, Thomas & Friends Live). With a colourful farmyard and host of loveable puppet characters, Marty MacDonald’s Farm is a family show particularly suitable for three to seven year olds.

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This is a four mile guided walk across the Fleetwood sands at low water.

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We do not recommend walking bare footed.

The walk is organised and escorted by the Fleetwood Lifeboat crew with the help of Her Majesty’s Coastguard, Fleetwood Nautical College and Morecambe Lifeboat.

We will be assembling on the beach at the Marine Hall Fleetwood from 15-00 hrs. Checkin will open shortly after and the walk will start following a short safety briefing approx 15-30 hrs The walk is free - and you need to just turn up on the day - but may we please suggest that, as it is in aid of the RNLI, any donations / purchases from the Lifeboat Shop stall could be considered and will be gratefully received.

Children supervised by adults and dogs on leads are welcome. We expect to be back by before 18-30 hrs.

Why not really help the RNLI and get a few sponsors for your efforts - sponsor forms are available from our website, Check-in on the day can be speeded up by printing and filling in the registration form and handing it in to the marshals at the check-in desk.

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Fleetwood News Rememberance Day at The Memorial Park last year. Photo Alan Turner

Community reflections and hopes to commemorate First World War

4th August marks one hundred years since Britain declared war on Germany and to mark the centenary, Wyre Council wants people to declare their reflections on war and hopes for the future in a special project.

100 Years: 100 Hopes is part of the restoration of Fleetwood’s Memorial Park and aims to honour the contribution and sacrifices of all those involved in the war, celebrate all that is good and compassionate about the present and share future hopes.

The council is working with schools and community groups to create declarations of remembrance and peace in a variety of ways including poetry, song and prayer, and aims to collect at least 100 before the anniversary.

Residents across Wyre are also encouraged to share their thoughts online at wyre.gov. uk/100hopes Children from Cardinal Allen Catholic High School and Birla High School in Kolkata, India were among the first to declare their reflections and hopes, during a recent visit to Memorial Park. Watch what they had to say and make your own declaration at wyre.gov.uk/100hopes On 4th August, a special event will be held at The Memorial Park, Fleetwood for local families and residents between noon and 4pm. There will be opportunities for live declarations from anyone who wishes to reflect on the past or express hope and peace for the future, and to create a piece of art with a written message. The afternoon will also be fun packed with theatre and music shows, to celebrate the present and enjoy the park as an important community space.

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The council is also supporting the UK-wide Lights Out campaign to mark the moment war was declared. At that time British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey famously remarked: “The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our life-time.”

Everyone across the UK is invited to turn off their lights from 10pm to 11pm on 4th August, leaving on a single light or candle for a shared moment of reflection. Tealights will be given to local residents at the Memorial Park Fun Day on Saturday 26th July and 100 Years: 100 Hopes on Monday 4th August, for their own personal reflections that evening.

Wyre Council has been awarded £2.4m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund to carry out a comprehensive restoration of the Grade II listed park and create a five year programme of community activities.

The Memorial Park is unique in that the entire grounds were created in commemoration of the First World War, unlike most conventional architectural memorials, and it is one of only a few listed war memorial parks and gardens in the country.

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Ha Ha Hood gallops into Marine Hall

The Ha Ha! Team are back with the funniest farce in the forest as Ha Ha Hood! comes to Marine Hall, Fleetwood this autumn starring Su Pollard and Cannon and Ball.

Ten years after a messy divorce Robin and Marian are forced back together to fight the Sheriff once more. Little John and Friar Tuck, now considerably older and rougher around the edges, join the merry pair to try and save the citizens of Nottingham.

Comedy queen Su Pollard and comedy duo Cannon and Ball team up for an all-out outrageous side splitting romp. ‘Ha Ha Hood! and the Prince of Leaves’ is the latest laugh-out-loud production from the Ha Ha! team who had us rolling in the aisles with Ha Ha Holmes!, Ha Ha Hitler! and Ha Ha Hamlet!. Created by Ben Langley, who also takes on the mantle of Robin, The production gallops into action at Marine Hall as part of a national theatre tour on Thursday 16 October.

Maid Marian, Nottinghamshire’s feistiest female, who has in the past been brought to life by the likes of screen goddesses Audrey Hepburn, Cate Blanchett and Uma Thurman will now portrayed by Su Pollard, who serves up a world-weary Marian who is definitely more matron than maid!

Tommy Cannon takes on the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and Little John while Bobby Ball, currently starring in TV’s Not Going Out with Lee Mack, doubles up as Friar Tuck and Guy of Gisborne.

Su Pollard is a comedy icon who needs no introduction. The Nottingham-born lass makes for a perfect menopausal Marian, cutting her comedy chops on hit BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi as scatty chalet maid Peggy. Su cemented her camp credentials with comedies ‘You Rang, M’lord’ and ‘Oh, Doctor Beeching’ and is a musical theatre and pantomime heroine!

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Cannon and Ball’s starring role in ‘Ha Ha Hood! Prince of Leaves’ marks forty years since their first television appearance and a whopping fifty years together as a duo. The Cannon and Ball Show ran for 9 hugely successful years and the pair have two sitcoms and numerous theatre and pantomime appearances under their belts, not forgetting their hilarious stint on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.

Ben Langley has worked in London’s Covent Garden as a street performer for the last 18 years, winning The Bristol Harbour Festival Street Performer of the Year award. He is co-founder of the ‘Ha Ha Boys’ comedy team, writing and touring the Ha Ha series of theatre shows since 2007.

He comments, ‘For me, what I saw in Ha Ha! was a British version of The Reduced Shakespeare Company which, rather than taking the mickey out of us, was embracing us and very pro-British. It is a tribute to all of the great comedy artists and routines that have made Britain funny over the last 50 to 100 years.’

‘Ha Ha Hood’ is coming to Marine Hall on Thursday 16 October at 7.30pm. Tickets are £16 each, to book call the box office on 01253 887693 or visit www.marinehall. co.uk

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FLEETWOOD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Development Squad Announced

Fleetwood Town are delighted to announce that there will be a development squad set up in place for the 2014/15 season. The group will be coached by former Fleetwood Town favourite Barry Nicholson, who makes a return to the Cod Army following a year back in his native Scotland at Kilmarnock.

Nicholson so far has seven players under his wing, including Fleetwood born Richard Wright, who has signed a new contract with the Club Also to pen new deals at Highbury are Keano Deacon, Nick Haughton and Max Cartwright, with the trio having impressed the management team with their performances in the youth team or on loan last season. Coming through the entrance door to join the development squad are Tyler Forbes, Joe Taylor and Josh Green.

‘I am delighted to be back at the Club and the manager has given me a great opportunity to take the development squad,” admitted Nicholson. It was a big decision to hang up my boots but as soon as I spoke to the manager and he gave me the plans for the development squad, it was a no brainer for me to go back.

The development squad will be in-between the first and youth teams. It is brand new; we have six outfield players signed already and a goalkeeper. We are looking to bring in a few more new faces throughout pre-season and it is a good opportunity for all the lads involved.

It is a stepping stone between the youth team and the first team.’

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Final Pre-season match

Fleetwood will conclude their pre-season programme on Saturday 2nd August against Partick Thistle at Highbury, 3pm kick-off, this follows their recent bouts of pre-season games in Austria.

Morris signs on loan for Fleetwood Town

Fleetwood Town have re-signed Blackburn Rovers winger Josh Morris on loan until the 3rd January. The 22-year-old played a key role in helping the Club win promotion to League One and started all three Play-Off games including the 1-0 win over Burton Albion in the final.

The Preston born midfielder featured 14 times in all for the Cod Army in 2013/14 and scored his first ever professional goal during his time on the Fylde Coast, the winner at Cheltenham Town on Good Friday. Josh has been given permission by his parent club Blackburn Rovers to play for Fleetwood in the Capital One Cup and Johnstone’s Paint Trophy.

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The Blue Room on Church Street in Blackpol  will be hosting an epic weekend of live music  this August bank holiday weekend. Over twenty bands on two  stages in one venue. The venue which recently opened under new management has heeded to demand and reinstated the indoor festival theme that was always a massive  success to the venues previous organisers. The weekender takes place on Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August. 

 The first confirmed band are Blackpool based  ‘Goonies Never Say Die’ who ‘post-rock’ band  to the live scene after nearly two will be returning years on hiatus.  They are performing as a warm up to their appearance at ArcTanGent Festival at  Fernhill Farm in Bristol on Saturday 30th August, where they will play alongside artists such as And So I Watch You From Afar, Russian Circles, Jamie Lenman, Mono, Baby Godzilla and more.  Goonies Never Say Die have released two albums through legendary American based

Goonies Never Say Die (l-r) Paul Kayley, Barry Parkinson, Ric Thomas and Steven ‘Pedro’ Pellatt

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Enquiries - 01253 872444

VISIT FLEETWOOD TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE. We have now moved and are relocated at Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF. 01253 887693 Opens (7 days a week) - 10.30am - 4.30pm.

The centre offers an extensive range of services and information: • Tickets for local, and regional events/attractions • Theatre bookings • A wide range of souvenirs, books and maps • Unusual gift ideas • Seasonal events • Information on all Wyre’s attractions, events, days out and activities FLEETWOOD RECYCLING CENTRE Jameson Road, Fleetwood Serving Wyre Recycling needs. Open 8am-7pm everyday 362 days a year, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day www.lancswasteinfo.com FLEETWOOD MARKET 9.00 am - 4.30pm Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat. plus every Bank Holiday FLEETWOOD TIDE TIMES (Daily updates) www.tidetimes.org.uk/Fleetwood.html ACTIVITIES FYLDE COAST YMCA The Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood FY7 6JL. Monday: Pilates: 6.00-7.00pm. Tuesday: Belly Dancing: 6.30-7.30pm. Wednesday: Yoga: 10.00-11.30am. Thursday: After School Drama Club: 4.00-4.45pm (4-7 yrs). 4.45-5.30pm (8-11 yrs).

Contact Hannah Lofthouse Manager 01253 872 320 LARKHOLME COMMUNITY CENTRE Monday Bingo 2.00-4.00. Tai Chi 5.30-6.30. Tuesday, Line Dancing 1.30-3.30. Wednesday, Ladies Circle 2.00-4.00. Thursday, Coffee Morning 10.3012.00noon, Patchwork Class 2.00-4.00. Friday, Sequence Dancing 2.00-4.oo, Qi Gon 5.00-6.30. Also Hall for Hire. Tel 7772477, 686814, 870268.

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EVENTS AT FLEETWOOD LIBRARY Special Events August 1st 2.00-3.00: Dare you enter The Mythical Maze?

Join us at Fleetwood Library as we launch 2014’s Summer Reading Challenge. This year children aged 4- 11 are invited to step into a labyrinth that introduces them to fantastical creatures from the world of legend and mythology, collecting stickers of each character along the way. Come along and take part to discover the enchanting myths of the spider Anansi and fairy-tale mermaids. From August 2nd Fleetwood Library Exhibition Area. Artist Scott Walker with be displaying his abstract paintings and mixed texture paintings. August 5th 11.30-1.30: Worried about what you eat and if you are healthy enough? Come down to the Library and talk with Health Trainers from NCompass. Their Health and Wellbeing services support individuals to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing by offering information, guidance and practical 1-1 support.

August 6th 10-12: Need some help or advice? Try out Help Direct at Fleetwood library. As a support and information service for all adults aged 18 across Lancashire, Help Direct are designed to help people get the practical support, information and advice they need before a small problem becomes a crisis. Our advisors work with a wide range of organisations, community groups, charities and local councils. Why not drop in for advice around finances, home and garden, mobility, learning, leisure and volunteering?

August 8th 2.15-3.15pm: Love Sport? Love Reading?

SureStart will be hosting a story and craft session which combines two of your favourite things. August 12th 12.30-1: Visit the Library for advice from a Citizens Advice Bureau representative, who will be on hand to answer you queries. Drop In session 12.30pm1pm. Appointments only 9.30-12.30pm. August 12th 2.15-3.15: The Adult Reading Group meets. This month they will be discussing ‘Watching The Dark’ by Peter Robinson. All are welcome to join the group for an informal chat, over coffee and biscuits, to riddle out this DCI Banks Murder Mystery. August 15th 2pm-3pm: Dare you enter The Mythical Maze? Join us at Fleetwood Library as we launch 2014’s Summer Reading Challenge. This year children aged 4- 11 are invited to step into a labyrinth that introduces them to fantastical creatures from the world of legend and mythology, collecting stickers of each character along the way. Come along and take part to discover the enchanting myths of The Loch Ness Monster and the snake headed Medusa. August

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19th 11.30-1.30: Worried about what you eat and if you are healthy enough? Come down to the Library and talk with Health Trainers from NCompass. Their Health and Wellbeing services support individuals to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing by offering information, guidance and practical 1-1 support. August 19th 6pm: Step back in time with the Lancashire Libraries and Archives on a Local History Walk and find out about a Fleetwood Soldier’s life at the time of the First World War. The walk begins at Fleetwood Library and suitable footwear is essential.

Places are limited, so please ask at the library to book. August 21st 10.30-11.30am: Cryptic Crossword Group. Come and exercise those grey cells with this new group for those with a curious and clever mind. August 22nd 2.15-3.15pm: We’re going on a Bear Hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. We’re not scared. Join Surestart at Fleetwood Library for an adventurous afternoon with this classic children’s tale, because you can’t go over it, you can’t go under it; you will have to come to it. August 26th 12.30-1: Visit the Library for advice from a Citizens Advice Bureau representative, who will be on hand to answer you queries. Drop In session 12.30pm-1pm.

Appointments only 9.30-12.30pm. August 29th 2.153.15pm: Find out everything you need to know about dragons but were afraid to ask, at a special storyteller session at Fleetwood Library! Learn the secrets of the dragon’s liar and the answer to the question: “Is there a Fleetwood Dragon?” Tickets £1 per child, please ask a member of Library staff for more details.

Regular Events: Mondays Learn My Way beginners IT classes (by appointment only) 10am-12pm. These free sessions aim to teach learners the very basics, including using a Mouse and Keyboard and sending emails.

Classes are by appointment only. Please contact the Library or ask a member of staff to sign up. Also on Mondays is the Craft and Chat session in the Library which runs from 1.30pm until 3.30pm. All Welcome.

Tuesdays The Job Club. From 9.30am – 12noon.

The Wyre Work Club will be providing help with applications, CV’s and interview techniques and the opportunity to use the computer facilities to search for employment. A drop in session, no appointment necessary. Also on Tuesdays If you have time to spare and are looking for the chance to give back to your community visit the Library in the afternoons from 1pm until 4pm for an informal conversation with advisor Eileen about volunteer opportunities in your area. Also Chess Club. Fleetwood Library 1.00pm-3.00pm Battle to your endgame and try to get a checkmate. All welcome. Thursdays Story Time. 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Story times for toddlers and pre-school children. Enjoy stories and lots of fun activities. Fridays Baby Bounce and Rhyme.

11.30am – 12.00pm. Songs, actions, rhymes and a lot of knee-bouncing! Saturdays Board Games Club.

11 – 12pm. Come and play all your favourite games with the whole family. Also on Saturdays: 2pm-3pm.

Learn My Way beginners IT classes. These free sessions aim to teach learners the very basics, including using a Mouse and Keyboard and sending emails. Classes are by appointment only. Please contact the Library or ask a member of staff to sign up. Large meeting room available for hire. Please contact the Library for further details.

For further information about any of these events, or

if you would like to arrange an event with us; or if you would be interested in a library staff member coming to speak to your organisation or school about the Library and its services, please contact Fleetwood Library on 0300 123 6703.

EVENTS AT NORTHFLEET LIBRARY This summer sees the launch of the Summer Reading Challenge for children aged between 4 and 11.Run by the Reading Agency it takes place in libraries all over the U.K from July to- 27th September. This year the theme is the Mythical Maze. Come and sign up read any six books with stickers and prizes along the way. You might want to read picture books, adventure, information and also download an e-book.

Regular Events: Health Trainers from NCompass: Did you know that you can book an appointment and meet in the library for health and wellbeing advice? Please ask the library staff for details. HelpDirect work with a large number of community groups across Lancashire to provide and develop support in many areas from health and fitness to managing finances. They are available to meet in the library if you wish to make an appointment. Please ask the library staff for details.

Mondays 2-4 Sew Knit and Natter: Bring your sewing or knitting and exchange patterns and chat with refreshments provided. Thursdays 10am Toddler Rhyme Time, come and join in the fun with music rhythm and rhyme(and stories too) and find out about the Bookstart Bear Crawl, Sign up and get rewards when you share stories books and rhymes in your local library or at home with the family. Fridays Learn My Way from 10.00-11.00 Beginners IT classes The course covers the basics for beginners from using a mouse and keyboard to setting up an email and searching for jobs online. To book a place please contact the library or come in and see us. All year round we have the Lancashire Reading Trail for children. Pick up a special map read a book and off you go .There are cards and certificates to collect please ask the staff if you would like to join.

Northfleet Library next door to Flakefleet Primary School, Northfleet Avenue, Fleetwood FY7 7ND Opening hours: Monday 9-12.30 and 1.30-5, Tuesday 9-12.30 and 1.30-5, Wednesday 9-12.30, Thursday 9-12.30 and 1.30-6, Friday 9.30-12.30 and 1.30-5 For further details and information T: 0300 123 6704, www.lancashire.gov.uk or Email: northfleet.library@ lancashire.gov.uk WESTVIEW COMMUNITY CENTRE Monday ASBO Surgery 2.30-4.30 pm. Tuesday Sky’s The Limit 10.00-12.00 am. Citizen’s Advice Bureau 9.00am-4.00pm (every fortnight by appointment - tel: 0844 245 1294). Wednesday Credit Union 1.00-4.00pm (by appointment only - tel: 01253 478827. Dream Scheme—8-14 year olds 6.00-8.00 pm (contact the Centre on 01253 870133) Thursday Women’s Aid 10.00-12.00 am (tel: 01253 752014) Citizen’s Advice Bureau 9.00-4.00 pm (once a month by appointment - tel: 0844 245 1294) Friday Disability First Computer 9.30-1.30 pm (by appointment — contact Martin on 07837 874837) Sunday Emmaunel Church West 10.00-12.00 pm (Contact Rob Guinney on 07580 356664) www.westviewcommunity.org.uk

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WYRE WOMEN’S CENTRE Based at the Beehive Centre, 85 Manor Road, Fleetwood.

We are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am until 4pm and we provide a safe environment for women to access practical and emotional support. We offer support with a broad range of issues including; domestic violence, housing support and advice, support with offending issues, substance misuse advice, health and well being, debt budgeting advice and family/parenting support. We offer one to one support, training/learning and volunteering opportunities. 07525 124119.

WYRE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Monday: Surestart Childrens Centre, Kemp Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6JX. Tuesday: West View Community Centre, 2 Eden Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 8DH. Clients can make an appointment by calling Lancashire West Citizens Advice Bureaux telephone gateway on 01772 424282, also by visiting any one of the above venues who can book an appointment on behalf of clients with the telephone gateway.

THE ZONE WYRE Info Centre @The Zone Open Wednesday and Friday between 12:30 noon and 4:30 pm. We will still be offering information, support and advice on things that are important to you. We offer support on topics including education, jobs and training opportunities, housing, health, relationships and benefits. Most importantly there will be non-judgement supportive staff who will listen to your concerns. Contact: Sarah Butters 01253 775100.

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 FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Simply phone 0800 269 545 GIRLGUIDING NEEDS MORE LEADERS Wyre Division needs more Leaders, It’s not to late to join the worlds largest Girl led organisation.

Being a Leader is one of our most rewarding roles.

You can work directly with girls, supporting them and helping them to grow into confident young people.

There is a wide-ranging training course that you follow to gain your adult leadership qualification because Guiding on your CV gets you noticed. Did you know that Guiding has some great opportunities for you to learn new skills and develop existing ones? These will also give your girls amazing experiences. Volunteering is very rewarding. Wyre Division covers Fleetwood, Cleveleys, Thornton, Poulton-le-Fylde and Over Wyre.

To apply to join, please call us 0800 1 69 59 01 or online at www.girlguiding.org.uk UNKNOWN SCOUT EXPLORER UNIT Broadway Rooms, Broadway, Fleetwood Unknown Explorer Scouts is open to both boys and girls aged 14 to 18 years old and Meets on Friday nights, 19:30 to 21:00 A full range of activities is available, both indoor and outdoor.

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FLEETWOOD COMMUNITY COMPUTER CLINIC will be held in the Rossall Tavern on Monday nights at 7:30pm: July 7, 21, August 4, 18. We offer FREE advice and help to ALL with their technical equipment, computers, laptops, tablets, phones even toasters - if needed! Held as part of the community work of Emmanuel Church West – the church in the pub, everyone is welcome and all assistance is completely FREE. We have been known to buy the odd drink too!

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SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5 Fleetwood Library, North Albert Street FY7 6AJ Tel: 352721 www. meditationinblackpool.org.uk RegCharity no.

1080291 BINGO Senior Citizens Club, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood.

Every Monday, Wednesday (not 1st Weds of the month) and Saturdays eyes down 7.30pm open from 6.45pm. Refreshments available. Everybody welcome. 01253 873480

MUSTARD SEED GROUP St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street, each Mon evening, from 6pm to 9pm. If you are lonely, need guidance about any issues, do come along. You will be offered a hot meal, and the chance to talk with professional volunteers who are available for discussion and private conversation FLEETWOOD ARTS SOCIETY Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road Tuesday Evenings 7-9pm, 01253 777679 New Members Welcome FLEETWOODS WOMENS INSTITUTE Broadway rooms, St Nicholas Church, Broadway, Fleetwood. meets every 3rd Tuesday starting at 2pm.

Doors open at 1.30pm. There is a varied programme throughout the year including, but not limited to, travel slides and talks, cake decorating, gardening etc. and we also have lunches, excursions and other events during the year. Next date: 19th August For further details please phone Anne on 0777 4542402 or Angela on 01253 878747.

NEW VENTURE CLUB 88 Warren Street, Fleetwood FY7 6EA. Bingo: Tuesday and Thursday 7pm Dominoes. Weds 2pm and Saturday 7pm Whist: Wednesday 7pm and Friday 2pm Please Call 01253 822842 NORCROSS CRICKET CLUB We will be starting outdoor nets at the beginning of April at the HASSRA Sports ground off Fleetwood Road South, Thornton. Senior Nets are held on Tuesday nights, junior nets are held on Thursday nights. 6.30pmIf you feel your playing days are over, but would still like to help the club in an admin role or help in any way, you would be made very welcome.

Ian Davies 07846 853690, Roger Garlick (Coach) 07545 891925, Steve Moss (secretary) smoss92@hotmail.co.uk or norcrosscc.co.uk

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FLEETWOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP This meeting is for anyone affected by any type of cancer. The group meets on the first Weds of each month at the Euston Hotel Fleetwood FY7 6BN, 6.30 8pm. All welcome. Contact Rita Hewitt 07749 631661.

FLEETWOOD & CLEVELEYS LIONS Our meetings are on the 4th Weds of every month and are held in a light-hearted manner, we also try to hold a social each month with varied content “Come and have a look at the Lions, we roar not bite” Contact Lion President Stuart Gratrix on 875548 WYRE QUAD ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE We meet every Wednesday evening at Farmer Parrs in Fleetwood. Adults (18+ years) 8.30pm9.30pm. Youth Division also meets on a Wednesday evening at Farmer Parrs Badgers (5-10 years old) 6pm-7pm Cadets (10-18 years old) 7pm-8.15pm.

We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to learn basic life saving skills. As well as first aid we also cover lots of other fun activities and earn various badges and certificates. Gemma Mellow 07969 441058 or email gemma.mellow@sja.org.uk ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEMENTIA CAFES We meet at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Dr, Cleveleys, FY5 2BQ. 10am -12:00 first Thurs of the month. For further info contact the Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office on 696854 RNA We meet 1st Sunday every month at the conservative Club, Lowther Road, Fleetwood. We welcome ex navy, merchant navy, relatives or just become a social member - nominal cost.

Angela Patchett on 878747 TRACE YOUR ANCESTORY If you need help tracing your ancestors come and join us. LFH&HS Fylde branch meet every 2nd Wednesday every month at 7.30 in the Church Hall of St Martin & St Hilda Fleetwood Road Carleton FY6 7NL. website www.lfhhs.co.uk for more info or call 01253 858058 ZUMBA FITNESS with Barry, Tuesdays 8pm, Thursdays 8pm Fleetwood High School Come along and get into shape the best possible way. Burn upto 1000 calories, feel & look fabulous. £4.50 per class. No need to book 07922 688009 ST JOHN AMBULANCE BADGERS Every Weds at Farmers Parrs in Fleetwood, 6pm-7pm St John Ambulance Wyre Unit which covers Cleveleys, Fleetwood and Poulton. Sessions for 5-10 year olds and for 11-18 year olds to earn a young first aider certificate and lots of other subjects to earn awards within St. John ambulance. The children will learn some life saving first aid and have lots of fun too! the first week is free so come along and see what you think.tasha_rio_2005@hotmail.com, Tel: 07584 132991 LITTLE FISHES PARENT & TODDLER GROUP at Emmanuel church, term time Fridays 9.30-11.30 £1.50 per family, refreshments included. Starting Friday 6th September

PARKINSONS DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP Our main aims are to give support to people with Parkinson’s Disease, their families and friends. We are a small independent group and meet on a weekly basis at our hall at the top of Bold Street, right next to the North Euston Hotel. Our meetings are run on a “drop in” basis every Wednesday between 10.a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Tea, coffee and biscuits are served in a very informal, comfortable atmosphere.

We also have a session with exercises especially chosen for Parkinson sufferers but helpers and volunteers can join in too. These exercises will not halt the progression of the disease but they do promote a feeling of well being and are mentally stimulating ( as well as being a good laugh in the process!!) The exercise session is at 12.noon. So if you are affected by Parkinson’s Disease in any way whatsoever, why not give us try, you never know, we might be just that extra tonic you need. Also if you feel like volunteering to help out in any way, pop in on any Wednesday and see what you think. We do hold other regular events, initially they were for fund raising but they are becoming more for the social side now. Sue on 0755 4623 231 e mail: parkinsonsprestonandfleetwood@gmail.com CSI: CARER SUPPORT & INFORMATION Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month, from 1.002.30pm, for a ‘Coffee & Cake’ session at Fleetwood Fire Station. General chat, guest speakers and workshops related to caring for a loved one at home.

We also meet monthly for our Time2gether lunches and social events which can be found on our website at: www.csi-wyre.co.uk. Separate groups also for our CSI:Ladies, CSI:Male Carers and CSI:Young Adult Carers.

Online support and information available on Facebook and Twitter or email csi_wyre@outlook.com or telephone/ text 07935 751 228 BOOK SALE Fleetwood Museum will be holding a Book Sale in the Dolls House attached to the Museum on Queens Terrace every Tuesday morning 11am - 1.30pm throughout the season and also over Bank Holiday weekends on Saturday, Sunday and Mondays. A wide selection of paper back and hardback fiction, cookery, gardening, biographies, information books ect are available at only 50p each.

LANCASTER INFANTRY REGIMENT MUSEUM Fulwood Barracks, Watling Street Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8AA. We cherish the memory of the historic infantry regiments of Central Lancashire, including the East Lancashire, South Lancashire, and Loyal North Lancashire Regiments, the Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales Volunteers) and the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment. We are also proud to collect and collate the records of today’s Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment. We are open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm. Free entry and free parking.

FLEETWOOD TRAVEL GROUP Meets at Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road on Mondays at 7.45pm, January 20th ‘Peter’s Travels’ Visitors welcome, £2, Ring 779361 or 771778 or 878927 for further information

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FLEETWOOD RADIO ENTHUSIAST GROUP Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at the Strawberry Gardens Pub, Poulton rd, Fleetwood FY76TF. Other nights we are operating from outside at various locations our events list is on the website & facebook. www.fleetwoodradiogroup.moonfruit.com, www.facebook.com/fleetwood.enthusiasts, Club email gb0frg@hotmail.com

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MEMORIAL PARK FAMILY FUN DAY Saturday 26 July, 11am-4pm Fleetwood Memorial Park Exciting new street theatre, circus artists and lively puppets will combine with traditional favourites including Punch and Judy and the Bulldog Gymnastics Display Team to ensure entertainment for every member of the family. A comical take on Gardeners’ Question Time with experts from Leek FM and a musical wheelbarrow, a theatre show that takes place inside a surprisingly long pig and a pair of tiny adventurers from the country of Oblivia are just some of the delights you can expect to see. A First World War musical wagon will pay homage to the park’s heritage and with feathery friends from Barn Owl Bill, face painting, bouncy castle, tombola, arts and crafts, cake stall and ice cream van, there really is something for everyone. There’s even dog chipping for your four legged friends!

BLACKPOOL RSPCA SPONSORED BIKE RIDE Sunday 10th August (moved date), 10:30am St Anne’s pier via Blackpool to Fleetwood pier and back.

Sponsor forms available by email or at the animal centre. Starting at 10:30am until we have finished riding back.

RSPCA, Longview Animal Centre, Division Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5EB. enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE Friday 22nd August, 8pm The Blue Room, Church Street, Blackpool Blackpool based, Instrumental ‘Post-Rock’ band GNSD make a welcome return after over a year on hiatus. They will be performing as a warm up to their appearance at ArcTanGent Festival near Bristol the following weekend. The band have released two albums on legendary US indie label Deep Elm Records who recently put their back catalogue online as ‘pay what you want downloads’ you can get them from www.deepelm.com.

Info: Facebook.com/gooniesneversaydiemusic Twitter@gnsd MARTY MACDONALD’S FARM Sunday 31st August Thornton Little Theatre A brand new show, featuring the voice of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher. Directed by Tweenies creator Iain Lauchlan, Marty Macdonald’s Farm is presented by Martin Parsons (Playdays Live, Sooty’s Magic Castle) and Kate Ashmead (Tweenies, Thomas & Friends Live).

With a colourful farmyard and host of loveable puppet characters, Marty MacDonald’s Farm is a family show particularly suitable for three to seven year olds.

Tickets are £8.50. To book call the Box Office on 01253 887693 or visit www.wyretheatres.co.uk

The long school summer holidays always see lots of young visitors arriving with relatives, either to look at the exhibits, working on school projects or attending the ever popular craft workshops. We have special craft days on July 29th and August 5th 12th 19th and 26th. . Everything from making mosaics to canal craft, bugs and butterflies and making wall hangers.

There are two sessions a day and there is a small charge of £1 per child to cover materials. For details and to book – advanced booking is vital – please ring the museum on 876621.

Our annual Teddy Bears Picnic party for younger visitors takes place on Saturday 9th August from 14.00 to 16.00. This event is suitable for 3 to 8 year olds. Bring teddy along for a party tea and activities with friends in our garden at the rear of the museum.

Tickets are on sale from museum reception priced £5 The following week. On Thursday 14th August, we have a visit from renowned military historian Steve Williams from Chorley. To commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War, he will be speaking on the subject of Tommies, Terriers and Pals. He will be giving a detailed look at the lives of young soldiers at the Front. The talk starts at 14.00 but early arrival is advised. Admission is free but donations are welcome.

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We have a Friends Coffee Morning on Wednesday August 27th from 10.30 – with lots of lovely home made cake etc.

Our ongoing touring exhibition in the temporary gallery is Water Link – the Lancaster Canal past and present.

We will be hosting events for the Fylde Folk Festival during the weekend of 29th to 31st August. when we expect to welcome hundreds of visitors from throughout Britain and abroad.

Dick Gillingham ( Museum Trustee)

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THE MOUNT RACING CLUB UPDATE

THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF RACING Fidelma Moon

Eva Clare

ad a very upbeat report from Karl and the team regards Fidelma and its safe to say she’s impressing everyone at home. Kelly Burke rode her in a piece of work where she worked upside 2 older horses over 7f on the grass gallops and Kelly said she was surprised how well she went. She said even though she was a little bit green at first she showed a great attitude and the further they went the better she got. Its fair to say everyone was more than pleased with the manner of her work and the way she is progressing. The plan now is to step her up in her work without rushing her too much but we can definitely say she is on the right track and is exactly where Karl wants her to be.

She certainly is starting to fill out a lot now and Kelly said she is tightening up a lot and is looking quite smart. She is a big filly with plenty of scope and a good engine on her (something you would hope for being by Dylan Thomas) and we would probably look to start her off over the 7f races but do think she will come into her own once she’s stepped up to a mile plus. We are hoping she can make her debut on the racecourse some time in August. Like we have said all along though she is not a filly who will be rushed just for the sake of it and is definitely a horse we are involved with with a long term plan in mind. The good news is that with Karl and the team she is certainly in the right hands and we have every confidence she is going to be a filly with a nice future in front of her.

lad to say she is now back in work after having 6 weeks out to grass and the general feeling from Karl and the team is that her little ‘summer break’ has done her the world of good and she was certainly ready for it. She is a lot fresher now and seems a lot happier in herself and after a week or so on the walker she will resume her training . Eva is not a horse who takes a lot of getting ready so she should be ready for running in probably about 3 to 4 weeks time and like Fidelma we are hoping to see her back on a racecourse some time in August. She will have an Autumn campaign where she will run on the Turf up until the end of October and then go straight onto the All Weather which will run throughout the Winter.

There had been talk of stepping her up to 6f but Karl thinks she still has enough speed for 5f and providing there’s cut in the ground she should be fine over both.

Whatever the trip it will be good to see Eva back on the course and no doubt she can resume her winning ways in the not too distant future.

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Anyone who would like to get involved with us or would like to know any more details about us can do so by contacting Geoff Holden 07852 153969 or Andy Eaton 07940 202312 or by visiting our new website www.themountracingclub.co.uk Advertise your business call 0800 970 7687 or email info@link-mag.co.uk

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1ST FLEETWOOD SCOUTS Scout Hut, St. John’s Ave, Fleetwood www.1stfleetwoodscoutgroup.org.uk 1st Fleetwood Scout Group is open to both boys and girls and meets on Tues, Wed & Thurs nights.

Tuesday is Beaver Scouts aged 6-8 Section Leader Belinda Armstrong. Scouts is Wednesday aged 1014 years Section Leader is Clare May. Thursday is Cub Scouts aged 8-10 years Section Leader Tracy Douglas. Camping, Hiking, climbing, backwoods cooking, trips out, IT, DIY, to name just a few activities. There are loads of badges and awards the children can work towards gaining, to suit all ages, interests and capabilities. Contact Belinda Armstrong 877818. a.b.armstrong@btinternet.com

15TH FLEETWOOD ST. EDMUNDS RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & GUIDES St Wulstans Green Hut, Poulton Road. (term time) Rainbows age 5-7, Brownies age 7-10, Guides age 10+. Lots of activities, badges to earn, trips and holidays. Angela Cole 07837 167747 e-mail strand62@sky.com www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus

MOUNT METHODIST & TRINITY METHODIST Twice each month, Sunday Evening. Please ring 01253 874404 for more info FLEETWOOD GYM FOOTBALL Team Training Times Under 6’s Saturdays 10am King Georges (Outside) and Mondays 5-6 Fleetwood High School (Inside) £3 a week Under 7’s Saturdays 10 am King Georges (Match or Training) and Mondays 6-7 Fleetwood High School (Inside) Under 8’s Saturdays 10 am Match or Training and Tuesday 5-6 and Thursday 6-7 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 9’s League Games Sat 10am and Tues 6-8 at Fleetwood High School (Inside) Under 10’s League Game Sat and Mon 6-7 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 11’s League Game Sunday and Training Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7-8pm at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 12’s League Games Sundays, Training Monday 6-7 and Wednesday 7-8 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 13’s League Games Sunday and Training Thursdays 6-7 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 14’s Yellows and Blues League Games Sundays and Training Wednesdays 8-9 at Fleetwood High (Outside) All Fleetwood Gym teams subs are only £4 a week and each player receives a FREE Playing Kit, Training Kit and Tracksuit.

To play in a Fleetwood Gym Team then contact Club Secretary Barry Whittaker on 07775928332 or see www.fleetwoodgym

ARMY CADETS Preston Street, Fleetwood. 01772 717078 www.lancashirearmycadets.com Mon & Weds 7-9pm (turn up on Night) Age: (Year 8) 12-18 yrs 9 months Cost: Free 4-6 trial period followed by £10 enrolment fee (to cover insurance) and you will receive a free uniform.

Group run by Adult Volunteers

FLEETWOOD KITE CLUB LAND & SEA Anything kites, beach and recreational related, action packed,fun and friendly atmosphere. During the winter months we meet every other Saturday between 1pm-3pm and during the summer months our club flyin’s run on every other Wednesday evening 6pm-8pm.0795 643 8805 Phil-fkc@hotmail.com www.fleetwoodkiteclub.co.uk

CAFE 3ONE6 (YOUTH CAFE) Held at the cafe 208 Lord Street, Fleetwood, Tel: 873098.

Time: 7-9pm every other Friday. Next dates: August 8th and 22nd, September: 5th and 19th,Free drinks and toast in a friendly and safe environment (all staff CRB checked).

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 206 Poulton Road, Fleetwood FY7 7LB Time: Children’s Club every Thursday evening term time only, 5.30 - 7pm. Age: 5-14. We have lots of activities on the Thursday such as football, crafts & cooking. Audrey Doyle on 01253 875618.

1301 9FY70 SQUADRON, AIR TRAINING CORPS - NOW RECRUITING Grange Road, Fleetwood FY7 8BH. (Tues & Thurs only) Time: 7 - 9.15pm Tues & Thurs. Age: 13-20. A variety of opportunities are on offer to the cadets including flying, gliding, Adventurous Training, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, sports, overseas camps plus many more.The organisation is staffed by Adult Volunteers and we are always looking for interested adults from the local community to join us. Contact: Flt Lt Kath Lane Tel: 01253 870493 E-mail: oc.1301@aircadets.org www.aircadets.org

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FLEETWOOD MULTI STARS SPORTS CLUB Fleetwood High School, Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 8HE Joanne: 01253 776093 / 07519 353131 Ronan: 887369 ronan.mcmahon@wyre.gov.uk Tues, 5pm - 6pm Disability Football Session Weds, 6pm - 7pm Disability Multi-Sport Session Thurs, 6pm - 8pm Disability Trampolining and Alternative Sport Session All activities are for boys and girls aged 8 - 20 yrs FLEETWOOD SEA CADETS Princes Way, Fleetwood, Lancs, FY7 8PG 01253 771866 fleetwoodseacadets@btinternet.com www.units.ms-sc.org/fleetwood Time: 7 - 9.15pm Tues & Fri. Age: 10-18 yrs. Fleetwood Sea Cadets is open to all young people aged 12 - 18.

The Marine Cadets is for young people aged 13 - 18 and has a Junior Sections open to 10 - 12 years of age.

It is Britain’s most successful nautical organisation for the development of young people.

FY7 DISTRICT AMATEUR SWIMMING GROUP www.fleetwoodswimclub.co.uk Keen young swimmers should come along to Fleetwood YMCA Swimming Pool, The Esplanade, Fleetwood on Monday or Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm. to 7.30pm for a free trial, speak to the coach on the pool. Or at Poulton YMCA Pool, Breck Road, Poulton on Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm. For info please see website.

MILTON YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE Blakiston Street, Fleetwood, FY7 QW Youthy @ The Zone (Milton Youthy) Opening Hours, Tues 7:00 - 9:30. Thurs 7:00 - 9:30, Fri 6:00 – 8:30 Age: 13-19 years old Openings will change to a 3 hour session (TBC) Cost : 50p (all subs go back into provision) Activity Info: Available – Console Gaming, Arts & Crafts, Baking & Cooking, Dance Machine, table tennis, Pool & Snooker, table football. Alongside this we have a range of projects running, trips and residential experiences. Opportunities to gain AQA accreditation and non AQA accreditation – ASDAN, DofE,etc.Michelle Beavers 07815 945287 01253 775100 A-TEAM @ THE ZONE (for Young People aged 11 – 25 reviewed at 19 Years old) with learning difficulties and additional needs Open Monday 5:30 – 8:30, Cost: £1.00 (All subs go back into your provision) Activities available – Console Gaming, Arts & Crafts, Baking & Cooking, Dance Machine, table tennis, Pool & Snooker, table football. Alongside this we have a range of projects running. Contact: Michelle Beavers 07815 945 287, 01253 775100 TARGETED NEET (Not In Education, Employment or Training) Drop in for Young People 16 – 18 who are case loaded to Targeted Youth Support workers.

Openings: Tuesday 1:00 – 4:00 Cost – N/A Activity Info: Console Gaming, Arts & Crafts, Dance Machine, table tennis, Pool & Snooker, table football.

Tea & Toast. Organised trip Contact: Louise Ashcroft 01253 775100

THE MOUNT TAEKWONDO CLUB Mondays & Thursdays £2.50 17:25 to 19:00 at Broadway Rooms, St Nicholas’ Church, Broadway, Fleetwood. Saturdays £3.00 10:00 to 11:00 at Fleetwood Leisure Centre (YMCA), The Esplinade, Fleetwood.Try Taekwondo, Challenge Yourself! Keep Fit, Have Fun, Learn Self Defence & Compete.

Mixed Class open to all ages from 6 and above.

First Lesson free and family discounts. Chris Frost 07562179552 or Paul Barton 07834183746. mounttaekwondo@hotmail.com Search on Facebook for: Mount Taekwondo Fleetwood MULTI SPORTS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE Fleetwood Leisure Centre, YMCA Wednesdays 10.15-11.15 £3 per person Want To Try Lots Of Fun Sports, Activities & Games, Meet New People And Stay Healthy While Having A Great Time? If The Answer Is Yes...

Then Why Not Come Along To Our Weekly MultiSport Sessions. Contact Chris Debar Sports Officer for Wyre Council 01253 887209 ROYAL FUNK DANCE TROUPES Royal Funk: Aged 11+ Classes Sundays 5-7pm and Mondays %.30-7.30pm. Classes £4.50 each.

Royal Funk Miniatures: Age 5-10 years. Class Monday 4.30-5.30pm. Class £4.

All troupe members get to perform in shows, competitions, charity events and cabarets. Royal Funk have reached the Finals of the International Choreographic Awards for the last 2 years.

07874922223 royalfunkdancing@yahoo.co.uk TOMMYS YMCA LOFTHOUSE BUILDING Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood www.fleetwoodcyp.org.uk. One year membership £2.00 then 50 pence per night. Monday & Wednesday: Seniors Year 7 and above 6:45pm 9:30pm. Tuesday & Thursday: Juniors Year 5 and above 5:45pm -7:45pm. Boxing sessions: Monday to Thursday Juniors 5:30pm - 6:30pm Seniors 6:30pm 7:30pm (Requires additional Membership).

WYRE WHEELS Fleetwood YMCA Leisure Centre,Fridays 1.30pm3.30pm £3.50 per person. A cycling programme for people with disabilities or extra/additional needs.

For more information contact the Sports Development Team on 01253 887209.

FLEETWOOD TAEKWONDO CLUB Crescent buildings (Next to the North Euston Hotel) Bold Street, Fleetwood. We offer a diverse training programme with Traditional,Mixed and Sport sessions. All ages from aged 4 upwards catered for.

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TRAINING TIMES Monday 6.15 to 7.30 Traditional Tuesday 6.00 to 7.15 Mixed, Wednesday 6.15 to 7.30 Sport, Thursday 5.00 to 6.00 Peawees 6.00 to 7.15 All other grades.FIRST LESSON FREE Look us up at www.fleetwoodtkd.co.uk e-mail: instructor@fleetwoodtkd.co.uk

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REGULAR COFFEE MORNINGS at St. Peter’s, Lord Street, every Tuesday and Friday from 9.30 to approximately 3pm.

BREAKING BREAD, every Tuesday at 12.00noon at St. David’s Hall. A fabulous meal, in great company, for just £3. Can’t be bad! Do come and see for yourself. Why not come earlier and join in the Service first at 11.30am.

WEDNESDAY CLUB, every Weds, at St. Wulstan’s Green Hut, Poulton Road, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. A great “cuppa”, and a game of Bingo if you’re lucky.

KNIT & NATTER GROUP – every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm at St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street.

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MUSTARD SEED GROUP – St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street, every Monday evening, from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.

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TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH Fleetwood Rd Services each Sunday at 10.45am and 6.30pm First Friday Service at 10am followed by a Coffee Morning from 10.30am to 12noon.

Prayer Group each Wednesday, from 6.30pm to 7pm.

All are welcome to our services, coffee mornings and meetings.

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH Poulton Road, Fleetwood.

Mondays 13.30 Prayer time all welcome, 14.30 Ladies Fellowship Meeting with refreshments afterwards.19.30 Bible study and Prayer time, refreshments afterwards.

Tuesdays 10-12 noon Craft and Chat group all welcome. Bring your project along whether cross stitch, knitting, card making and enjoy a chat and a cuppa.

Thursdays 10.30 -12.30 Bible study and prayer time followed by lunch together. All welcome.

17.30 - 19.00 children and youth club , fun programme of craft, games, cooking and snack.

Friday ; last Friday of each month (also first Friday in August) Luncheon club 11.45 all welcome, funds raised go to the Fisher men’s mission.

Sunday Services Morning 10.45 , with Sunday School and Youth group also.18.30 Evening Service .

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FLEETWOOD SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Fleetwood Spiritualist Church, 5, Oak St. Sundays 6.30 pm: Divine Service Mondays 7.30 pm: Spiritual Healing Tuesdays 7.30 pm: Open Circle Fridays afternoon 1.30 meditation with coffee & cakes to follow SPECIAL Val Williams International Medium Tuesday 26 August at 7.30 pm £5 on door UNITED REFORM CHURCH, FLEETWOOD Dronsfield Road. Third Wednesday of the month coffee morning July 16th, 10:30am to noon. Bookstall, you must come browse the books, videos and tapes.

Friendship you must come and meet your friends, you really must be there. Admission 50p (including refreshments) DO YOU NEED A HALL? If you need a hall, for a meeting, event or party, look no further. Fleetwood Churches Together have a number available in various parts of the town, all at very reasonable rates. Just contact the one nearest to you for more information.

St. Paul’s Church Hall, Warren Avenue South - contact Church office on 01253 873118 United Reformed Church Hall, Dronsfield Road – contact 01253 777451 or http://fleetwood.urc.org.uk St. David’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road/Larkholme Lane – contact 01253 872363 or www.achurchnearyou.com/st.davidsfwd St. Nicholas Rooms, Broadway – 01253 874402 God Bless ............................................................................

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FY7 Community Beat Hello We’ve had some positive court results these past few weeks in relation to ASBOs being granted by the court. This isn’t a route taken lightly by us; there are lots of interventions with other agencies put in place to support the perpetrators and their families before this. When it is necessary however, we will take action. With strict prohibitions and clear boundaries we continue targeting them until they stop offending. It’s likely you’ve seen this advertised in the local press or on our facebook page and the feedback has been very positive.

Such a small group of youths have been responsible for creating havoc across the town, we’re confident these extra powers will enable us to deal as robustly as possible to finally bring some peace to local residents.

We’ve also presented a case at court in relation to a Closure Order on Ariel Way. Again, not a decision taken lightly but when all other avenues fail, we must act. Cases like this are never resolved overnight due to the legal process needing to be followed; and we understand the upset this causes day in day out and any delay is frustrating. With the support of all the victims we’ve been able to ensure the problem residents have been moved on. Many will say that this approach is simply moving the problem and I would agree. But when all other approaches have been made and there remains a significant issue, it’s only right that affected residents have some much needed relief from them. The family continue to be monitored as to where they go from here, with information shared with potential social landlords and also ensuring support is offered to prevent a reoccurrence. It’s also a big reality check for them, now effectively homeless, a break from their daily routine is a much needed wake up call for them to behave like responsible residents!

It continues to be a problem in relation to burglaries of some elderly victims. Some local youths are charged with these offences and on bail pending court appearances.

It’s vital that if you have any elderly or otherwise vulnerable relatives or neighbours that you look out for them. Ensure they are locking their doors, windows etc. They may be approached by youths to ask about completing gardening work for them, if they are legitimate then they will be happy for you to make checks on them, but remember, whilst they engage you in conversation you need to be minded that your property is secure and no one can sneak in. It takes a matter of seconds for them to steal from you. Be alert, Be secure!! Got an elderly relative that you struggle to get the message through to? Let us help, call us on 01253 604911 to leave a message or emails us at Fleetwood.NPT@ lancashire.pnn.police.uk and we’ll be happy to call round and offer some additional guidance.

The main PACT (Police and Communities Together) surgery will be at ASDA on Saturday 16th August between 1pm & 3pm. You may want to call us on 01253 604911 or email Fleetwood.NPT@lancashire.pnn.police.uk; we will always come out and see you by appointment for a neighbourhood policing need if you prefer at your home address. Call 101 for any non-emergency issues. Visit the Lancashire Constabulary website for further ways of contacting us including registering for ‘In The Know’ – a free text messaging Take Care, Sergeant Daniel Whitaker

CHARITY NEWS Fleetwood & Cleveleys Lions Club Report Hi there, Fleetwood & Cleveleys Lions Club took a party of Children from Chernobyl to the Sandcastle Water .

We were given free admission by the Manager Richard Halstead. His is the second time he has allowed us to use the Sandcastle and we are very grateful. The children and their helpers really had a lovely day going on all the rides. The two Lions that went only managed one

Paul Keirby, Richard Halstead, Stuart Gratrix

Fleetwood & Cleveleys Lions Club have a new President: James E Woods. Jim has been a President four times before. He has also served as Zone Chairman, many other District roles, but most importantly as District Governor. He has also served on the Multiple District in over 30 years as a Lion

Lion Stuart Gratrix

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Fleetwood News Artist’s impression of the completed sea defences at Rossall. Photo Balfour Beatty/Wyre Council

Good financial news as Wyre approves accounts Wyre Council is proving that you can balance the books in these austere times.

Members of the Audit Committee, at their meeting 24 June, were asked to approve council’s accounts for the year ended 31 March 2014. And in amongst the 110 pages for consideration by the committee there are some really good news stories.

There have been savings against budgets or additional income totalling £652,000 which will be used to meet on-going maintenance requirements. The council has lots of assets including operational buildings, leisure centres, Fleetwood Market, the foreshore/promenade, playground equipment, seats, shelters, paths and car parks, all of which are costly to maintain and it has been recognised that some of them are looking a bit worse for wear and in need of a bit of TLC. Real term savings in employee costs since 2005/06 total £3.6m - a 30% reduction – and staff mileage expenses have reduced by 60% over six years. For the first time ever, the cemeteries service has broken even, generating a small surplus of £7,000. Not too long ago this service cost the council tax payers in excess of £86,000.

The Marine Hall has managed to reduce its operating costs by an incredible 58% since 2007/08 with the venue costing the taxpayer only £200,000 to run in 2013/14 - a big thank you to all those who have supported us in achieving this by attending a huge variety of events and concerts. The cost of insurance has reduced by 37% over a six year period due to a robust approach to managing claims and improved intelligence on fraudulent activities.

While the council maintains what looks like a healthy level of money in the bank, the latest

financial projections show this money is needed in future years as significant reductions in government funding kick in. The Senior Leadership Team, which has managed to find savings of £786,000 to date, has been asked to find even more to help bridge the gap between income and expenditure.

Earmarked reserves also look healthy, but much of this money is already committed to schemes, with examples including the leisure centre improvement works currently under way, Shaping Your Neighbourhood grant funding now in its second year, replacement of council vehicles or simply meeting the cost of the council tax freeze – the money the council receives from tax payers has been frozen at the rate set in 2010/11.

Sea defences saw investment of £1.3m as the massive £63.2m Rossall Sea Wall improvement scheme got under way. The next biggest item was disabled facilities grants with just under half of the money going to residents in Fleetwood and a quarter to those living in Thornton and Cleveleys. Encouragingly, almost 70% of the capital investment in 2013/14 was met by grants and contributions meaning that the impact on our taxpayers is minimised.

Cllr Balmain, Chairman of the Audit Committee, said ‘Being a Scotsman I have a reputation for being careful with money, but when we’re talking about hard earned money paid by our residents then it is even more important than ever to make sure that we spend it carefully and wisely. I wish to place on record my thanks to all those who have helped secure our financial position including members and officers. We often say at Wyre that we run a tight ship and these accounts prove it.’

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