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The restoration team is particularly interested in talking to relatives of the following First World War servicemen: Jack Brennan or (Brannen), William Brockband or (Brockbank), John Crehan or (Crahan), Edward Keogh or (Kehoe), George Urmston or (Urmson) The team is working towards having the memorial fully restored in time for Remembrance Sunday in November and plans to hold a rededication ceremony involving community members, schools, family members and veterans. All family members are welcome to become involved in the project. For further information please contact Paul Deacon at Wyre Council on 01253 887236 or email paul.deacon@wyre.gov.uk
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Beautiful Berries This wonderfully substantial warm salad has a sweet and sharp BerryJewel raspberry dressing that brings it to life. Although it takes a long time to get the lamb meltingly tender it is almost entirely hands off - a great dish to get started in the oven before you go for a weekend walk. Serves 6-8 What you will need For the lamb 1 tbsp olive oil 4 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp cumin seeds, roughly ground tsp dried thyme 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp smoked paprika salt & freshly ground black pepper 2kg bone-in lamb shoulder 2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained & rinsed to serve 235g salad spinach, washed & well drained 225g punnet BerryJewel raspberries 150g pecans For the dressing 225g punnet BerryJewel raspberries 100ml water 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp runny honey Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste Method In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil with the garlic, cumin, thyme, cinnamon and smoked paprika and season generously with salt and freshly
ground black pepper. Using a sharp knife, pierce 1 centimeter deep holes all over the lamb - this will help the spice flavour to get deep inside the meat. Rub the marinade all over the lamb, pushing inside the holes you have made. Place the lamb in a large baking tray, cover with cling film and set aside to marinate at room temperature for 2 hours, or overnight in the fridge. Preheat the oven to 150ºC/130ºC fan/gas 2. Remove and discard the cling film and pour 200ml cold water into the roasting tin. Cover tightly with foil and cook in the oven for 5 hours it won’t need checking or turning so it’s fine to leave it undisturbed. After the lamb has had its 5 hours
cooking, remove from the oven and discard the foil. Increase the oven temperature to 180ºC/160ºC fan/gas 4. Using a large metal spoon, spoon off and discard as much fat as possible providing you don’t stir the sauce it will be floating on top. Stir the chickpeas through the remaining juices, and return to the oven, uncovered, for a further hour. Whilst the lamb is in the oven for the final hour, make the dressing by placing all the ingredients into a small saucepan. Set over a medium high heat and bring up to the boil. Boil steadily for about 5 minutes until the BerryJewel raspberries have broken right down and you are left with a shiny, deep coloured sauce. Taste to check the seasoning, adding salt and pepper as desired and a little more honey if it is too sharp. Strain through a sieve to remove the pips and set aside to cool. Toast the pecans in a dry frying pan until they are deep golden brown and smell lovely and nutty. Tip onto a board and roughly chop. Set aside. After the final hour in the oven, take the lamb out and transfer to a large plate or board. Using 2 forks, flake the meat into bite sized pieces. To serve, divide the spinach leaves between individual plates and scatter over the BerryJewel raspberries and pecans. Spoon the shredded lamb and some chickpeas over the top and drizzle on a little dressing. Serve the rest of the dressing alongside in a small jug.
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Persian Jeweled Rice with BerryJewel Raspberries, Walnuts and Parsley Serves 6 as a side dish Based on the classic Persian dish, Javaher Polow, this fruity rice is truly fit for a king. It makes a great side dish for a spicy stew or a succulent roast chicken. The buttery golden crust that develops on the bottom of the pan is absolutely delicious. For the rice 300g basmati rice A generous pinch saffron threads 150g dried cranberries 2 tbsp olive oil 60g unsalted butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp cardamon pods, bruised with the flat of a knife 1 tsp cumin seeds Salt & freshly ground black pepper To serve 100g walnuts, roughly chopped 225g punnet BerryJewel raspberries A generous bunch of parsley, chopped Finely grated zest from 1 orange 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped Method Put the rice in a sieve and rinse under cold running water. Tip into a bowl and cover well with cold water. Set aside to soak for 1 hour. Add the saffron to a small heatproof glass and cover with 2 tablespoons of boiling water, then set aside to soak. Add the cranberries to a small heatproof bowl and cover in boiling water, set aside to soak. Once the rice, saffron and cranberries are halfway through their soaking time, add the oil and half the butter to a deep, preferably nonstick, frying pan and set over a low heat. When the butter has melted, add the onion, cinnamon, cardamon and cumin and fry gently for 30 minutes until the onion is soft and lightly caramelised, then turn off the heat. Drain the rice
and put it in a large saucepan. Pour over boiling water so it comes a generous 3 centimeters above the rice and set over a medium high heat. Boil for 3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold running water to cool and drain well. The rice will have started to cook but will still have plenty of bite and the grains will not be fluffy. Stir the cooled rice through the onions in the frying pan, along with the saffron and soaking water, and the cranberries and their soaking water. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, stirring well, then dot the surface of the rice with the remaining butter. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, make 5-6 holes through the rice all the way to the bottom of the pan - this helps it to steam evenly. Tear off a sheet of baking paper, scrunch it up under running water, shaking off the excess, then lay snugly over the surface of the rice. Cover tightly with a layer of foil and set over a very low heat. Cook, undisturbed, for 40 minutes, after which time the rice will be cooked and fluffy and a delicious buttery crust will have developed on the bottom. Whilst the rice is cooking, toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan until golden and smelling nutty. Tip into a bowl and stir through the BerryJewel raspberries, parsley, orange zest and garlic. Set aside. Once the rice is ready, remove and discard the paper. Lightly fork through the walnut, BerryJewel raspberry and parsley mixture and pile the rice onto a warmed serving dish. Scrape the lovely crunchy caramelised rice bits from the base of the pan and sprinkle over the top. Serve immediately.
BerryJewel Raspberry Fool with Almond Toffee Shards and Whole Raspberries Serves 6 This is a classic raspberry fool with a bit of a twist. Shards of crisp almond toffee are a great crunchy contrast to the soft creaminess of fool.
For the almond toffee 375g caster sugar 75g golden syrup 35g butter 50ml cold water 75g blanched whole almonds, roughly chopped ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp fine salt For the fool 2 x 225g punnets BerryJewel raspberries 300ml double cream 300g Greek yoghurt Method Start by making the toffee. Line a baking sheet with a non-stick silicone mat or piece of non-stick baking parchment. Set aside. Add the sugar, syrup, butter and water to a large saucepan (the toffee will bubble up and at least double in volume whilst cooking). Set over a low heat and stir constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted. Turn the heat up to medium and bring up to the boil. Boil, uncovered, for 7-10 minutes until a little teaspoon of the mixture turns into a hard ball when dropped in a glass of cold water. Start testing after 7 minutes, and keep on boiling until it is ready - it may take a little less or longer, depending on the depth and width of the pan you choose. If you are using a sugar thermometer it will read 138ºC. Turn off the heat and quickly stir through the almonds, vanilla and salt then pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Set aside to go cold - about 30 minutes. Once hard, break into thin shards using a strong sharp knife. This makes about double what you need for this recipe, but it stores well in an airtight tin for at least a week. To make the fool, add one punnet of BerryJewel raspberries to a bowl and mash up with a fork. Pour the cream into a large mixing bowl and whisk, either by hand or with an electric whisk, until it forms soft billowy peaks. Gently fold the Greek yogurt through using a large metal spoon until well combined. Then pour in the mashed raspberries and lightly fold. Finally fold through half the punnet of whole BerryJewel raspberries and the toffee shards and pour into a serving dish. Decorate the top with the remaining whole raspberries and toffee shards. Serve immediately.
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COMMUNITY FLEETWOOD TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS Meetings last tuesday of each month. North Euston Hotel at 7pm. Next 3 meetings are the 28th July , 25th August and 29th September. Members of the public are welcome at all meetings. Enquiries - 01253 872444 VISIT FLEETWOOD TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE. 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. Monday: Yoga: 10.00-11.30am. 4.45-5.30pm (8-11 yrs). Thursday Yoga class, 6.30-8pm Contact 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. FLEETWOOD LIBRARY Regular Events 30
Mondays: 9-10.30am: E-Book Information Sessions. Drop into the Library for advice and assistance to set up your tablet or device to use Lancashire Libraries E-Book Service. 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. 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. Chess Club 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! Judith Rhodes from the National Careers service will be available to help with employability – e.g. Universal Jobmatch & CV’s. To an appointment an appointment please call 07896933477. Saturdays Board Games Club. 11 – 12pm. Come and play all your favourite games with the whole family. Learn My Way beginners IT classes. 2pm-3pm 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. Events in August Join the Lancashire Reading Journey: A new, exciting reading quest for your children to take part in over the summer holidays. The Lancashire Reading Journey starts on July 18th and finishes September 26th. During that time children are challenged to complete eight tasks, varying from reading a book, visiting a Lancashire County Council Museum for free! Drawing a book character or writing a short story, and taking part in a Library event and many more. Collect prizes, and certificates along the way. There are also three free Lancashire Reading
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the library staff for details. On Thursday 20th August 2-3 we will be having a Summer Storytelling session for parents carers and children.Come and be read to, share your favourite stories with us and continue on the Lancashire Reading Journey. Our two for one DVD offer runs until Saturday 5th September Opening hours: Monday 9-12.30 1.30-5, Tuesday 9-12.30 1.30-5, Wednesday 9-12.30, Thursday 9-12.30 1.30-6. Friday 9.30-12.30 1.30-5 Northfleet Library next door to Flakefleet Primary School, Northfleet Avenue, Fleetwood FY7 7ND. If you need any further information about the Lancashire Library service please ask the library staff or contact Northfleet Library on 0300 123 6704, www.lancashire.gov.uk northfleet. library@lancashire.gov.uk
NORTHFLEET LIBRARY Regular activities Mondays 1.30-3 Bridging the Gap: A free local service offering practical advice and support to those living with hearing loss. 2-4, Sew Knit and Natter: Bring your sewing or knitting along. Swap patterns and get ideas from our lovely selection of knitting and craft books. Help each other with the tricky bits. Beginners welcome. Refreshments provided. Thursdays 10 10:30am, Toddler Rhyme Time: Sing along with us and share stories with your baby or toddler in the library. Free membership available from birth with no proof of identity required. Ask for your Bookstart Passport -a lovely way to share stories and rhymes and collect certificates too. Fridays 10.00-11.00, Learn My Way 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. Being online can open up whole new worlds. To find out more please ask the staff or ring us on 0300 123 6704. The course is free and places are available now. Health Trainers from NCompass: Did you know that you can book an appointment and meet a Health Trainer in the library for health and wellbeing advice? Health Trainers are local people who can help you make a real difference to your lifestyle. Please call in and ask the library staff for further details. Special Events This year Lancashire Libraries have launched the Lancashire Reading Journey for children. It’s a new and exciting way to spend the summer it is free to join and runs until Saturday 26th September. Please ask
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.
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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. Contact Gareth Bates 07732399499 join@unknownesu. org.uk or unknownesu@btinternet.com 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 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
REGULAR EVENTS YOGA CLASS At Fleetwood Library: Yoga Mondays: 6.00pm - 7.30pm. FLEETWOOD WOMENS’ INSTITUTE Broadway Rooms, St Nicholas Church, Fleetwood. Meets every 3rd Tuesday starting at 2pm. Doors open at 1.30pm. Our next dates: 18th August (A trip to India) and 15th September. 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. More information from Pam Tel: 01253 873991 or Anne Tel: 0777 4542402 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 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 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 32
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 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 NORCROSS CRICKET CLUB Almost halfway through the season and all teams have had mixed results but have steadily improved as the weather has also improved. So hopefully we get a heatwave until the end of the season. We are always on the lookout for new players so if you or your children want to get involved in cricket Norcross Cricket Club are looking for you!!!!!!! We currently have 3 senior teams, 2 play Saturdays and a Sunday Side. We also have a junior section looking to cater for all age groups from 10 years old and upwards. Outdoor nets for seniors are held on Tuesday nights from 6.30 until 8pm. Junior nets are held on Thursdays, again from 6.30 to 8pm. If 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. Further info from: Ian Davies 07846853690, Secretary Tracy Newcombe email norcycc@btinternet.com, Coach Roger Garlick 07539814295 (Evening Gazette All Stars Award Coach of the Year) ZUMBA WITH YVETTE Wednesday at 6.30pm at Fleetwood Cricket Club, Broadwater, Fleetwood, FY7 8AS. Suitable for ladies of all ages and fitness levels. T: 07540 777240 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
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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 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 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 ARTS SOCIETY Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road Tuesday Evenings 7-9pm, 777679 New Members Welcome 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 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 & 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 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
LITTLE FISHES PARENT & TODDLER GROUP at Emmanuel church, term time Fridays 9.30-11.30 £1.50 per family, refreshments included. FLEETWOOD TRAVEL GROUP Fleetwood Travel Group meets at Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road. Meetings start at 7.30pm and admission is £2. Contact Gwyneth 873148, Pat Mead 878927 or Dorte 779361. BWF DIVING ACADEMY COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY Learn to Dive the Poolside ASA Diving Award Scheme. BWF Diving is searching for the next generation of joung divers (Boys & Girls age 6-11) to represent BWF Diving Academy at regional and National competitions. If your kid is 6-11 yrs of age and has a background in Gymnastics, Trampolining, dancer or Acrobatics, we would like to hear from you and invite your kid to a TRY DIVE FREE SESSION. Lessons based at Rossall School Swimming Pool. Tuesdays 5:30 - 6pm and 6 - 6:30, Wednesdays 6 - 6:30pm, Saturdays 10:30 11am and 11 - 11:30 Contact: BWF Diving Head Coach, Tel: 07956 505 759. E-mail: bwfdivingacademy@outlook.com FLEETWOOD RADIO ENTHUSIAST GROUP We meet on a Tuesday at the Strawberry Gardens pub Poulton Rd Fleetwood FY76TF, other nights from spring until autumn 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, Email:gb0frg@hotmail.com, Contact John M0JFE 07940815659 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 THE PURPLE MOUNTAIN SPIRITUAL CENTRE 60 Bold Street, Fleetwood FY7 6HL All are welcome, Thursdays Mediumship, Philosophy & Open circle Service 7.30pm -9pm / £3 Donation. Fridays Trance Mediumship & Healing Service 7.30pm -9pm / £5 Donation. Tea and coffee available after each service. Phone 07541372445 Find us on facebook. Visit us einsteininitiative.com FLEETWOOD & DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY are rehearsing for a Mozart Evening on May 9th Included are Requiem, Coronation Mass and Ave Verum. We rehearse on Friday nights at 7-30 pm at Trinity Baptist Church Poulton Rd Fleetwood. New Members are welcome. Further information at fleetwoodchoral.org.uk or tel 855655 ARE YOU 16 - 19 YEARS OLD AND UNEMPLOYED? Whether you want to: Get info on jobs, college and training opportunities, Get support from friendly staff, Get help with CVs, application forms and interviews, Get support with benefits and housing advice, Apply for a free bus pass (16 – 18 yr olds only), Access additional trips and activities. We are now running Information Drop - In sessions across Wyre. MONDAY 12.00pm - 3.00pm Milton Young Peoples Centre, Milton Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6QW. THURSDAY 1.00pm - 4.00pm Martindale Park off Chatsworth Ave
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‘WARBLERS ON’T WYRE SINGING GROUP Meets at the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood. Every Friday 10.30am - 12.30pm. Admission 50p. ALL WELCOME!
FLEETWOOD LIFELONG LEARNING We meet Fortnightly on a Monday at 2.00pm in Fletwood Library. There will be refreshments of tea/ coffee and biscuits and all are welcome.
WRENS ASSOCIATION (FLEEWOOD) BRANCH Calling all Ex-Wrens residing in the Fylde Coast Area. We meet every 2nd Monday of the month at the R.N.L.I. Station, Fleetwood at 10-30a.m. for coffee and chat and the occasional day trip. For more information call Sheila on 01253 402415
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FLEETWOOD OLD BOYS BAND Has been around for quite a few years now. We are always on the lookout for new members and as we have another busy year ahead we especially want people to join now. We meet every Wednesday (except Christmas time) in the Fleetwood Conservative Club , Lowther Road at 19.45. All are welcome, novices or players of the side drum, tenner drum, bugle and bell-lyre. CHARLIES CHEEKY CHIPMUNKS Baby & Toddler group. Each Thursday 9am-11am (Term-time only) Come and join in the fun! Open to all members of the community. Entrance free. Charles Saer Community Primary School, Grange Road, Fleetwood. Telephone 01253 874787 FLEETWOOD MUSEUM TRUST BOOK SALE In the small house next to the Museum on Queens Terrace every Tuesday and Thursday morning, 11.00am -1.30pm. Hundreds of books, some new, only 50p or 10p. FRR WALKING CLUB( ASSOCIATED WITH THE RAMBLER’S ASSOCIATION) We are a Fylde based club which meets every third Sunday in the month for walks in, North & South Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, North Wales, to mention but of a few of the areas we visit. There are usually three grades of walk on offer, each one always led by an experienced club member. We travel by coach and there are various pick up points on route. It’s a great day out, enjoying the countryside and an ideal way to meet new like-minded friends whilst helping you to keep fit! We hope to increase our membership this year so why not come along as a guest to test the waters. By the way we are a dog friendly club and welcome well behaved dogs. For more details phone 01253 886181 / 07931487644 or visit our website www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk WYRE FLOUNDERS ADULT DISABLED SWIMMING CLUB Do you have a disability or suffer from arthritis, rheumatism, heart or breathing problems, MS, amputee or are recovering from an illness or injury? Why not join our friendly adult swimming club with easy access to the main pool at Fleetwood YMCA. Open exclusively to our club members every Saturday from 4:30 to 5:30pm. For more information and membership fees call 01253 875315 or 01253 778165 SPIRITUAL HOME HEALING CLINIC Fleetwood Market, Adelaide Street, FY7 6AB. Spiritual and Physical healing treatments. Magnetic Healing,Chakra Realignment & Crystal healing available For information call Steven 07541372445
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welcome all to join us for our weekly services. Thursdays Mediumship & Philosophy Serivce 7.30pm - 9pm / £3 Donation. Fridays Trance Mediumship Serivce 7.30pm -9pm / £5 donation. Sunday afternoons Philosophy and Mediumship Service 2pm -3.30pm / £3.50 Donation
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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. Rehearse every Wednesday 7pm-9pm at the First Step Centre, Dickson Road, FY1 2AP. First session is free then there is a weekly subscription. Why not come along and give it a bash or come and see us at the local galas this summer.
Further details from Jackie 01253 860049 or 07890 939850, email samba@pocoloco.org.uk or visit our website at pocoloco.org.uk
NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meetings held every Tuesday evening at 7:30 from September to April at United Reform Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys. New and prospective members always welcome – just pop along on a Tuesday evening. Neal Pascoe 01253 734243, www. northfylde-ps.co.uk
THIS MONTH NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION Saturday 1st August until Saturday 5th September Fleetwood Library Free Entry. Come along and see a large collection of members’ prints covering a vast array of subjects from Landscape to Portraits and from Wildlife to Pictorial in Black & White and Colour. Our members range from complete beginners to experienced workers with international recognition. www.northfylde-ps.co.uk THE BASIL BRUSH SHOW 7th Aug, 11am & 2.30pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Come and enjoy some summer holiday fun as Basil Brush brings his Full on Fox Tour to Marine Hall. Join in the mayhem and meet Basil and Mr Stephen after the show. Adults £13, kids £11 Family of 4 £38 www.wyretheatres.co.uk CHARITY PIANO RECITAL Tuesday August 11th, 7.30pm The Centre @ Halton, Low Rd, Halton, Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 6NB As part of a Land’s End to John O’Groats charity cycle, prize winning pianist Edward Pick will be giving a concert recital. The programme will include popular works by Schubert, Chopin and Debussy. Tickets are only £8, which will include refreshments. Funds raised are for the Multiple Sclerosis Society and can also be donated through www.justgiving.com/EdwardPick. For information on his career as a pianist, see www. edwardpick.com. Bookings through: lejog@edwardpick.com or on tel: 07510 247009
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THE RAGDOLLS JERSEY BOY TRIBUTE Thurs 17th Sept, 7:30pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Jersey Boys tells the remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successful bands in pop music history. Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own unique sound, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and sold 100 million records worldwide. With spectacular performances of all their hits, a magnificent interpretation of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons; the mob, the heartaches, the triumphs and the music. Hear all the hits including “Big Girls Dont Cry” “Lets Hang On “ “Beggin” “Rag Doll” & “Sherry Baby”. Tickets: £15 www.wyretheatres.co.uk RAY QUINN IN CONCERT 17th October, 7:30pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Ray Quinn is a British singer/songwriter and occasional actor known for wowing the public with his boundless talent for singing, dancing, acting and pretty much everything in between. He began starring in Brookside, the infamous British soap based in Liverpool. Ray famously went on to come second to Leona Lewis on ITV’s X Factor. Tickets: £17 www.wyretheatres.co.uk
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I’m writing this a week before Tram Sunday – I’m going to hazard a guess and say it was very busy, with scorching weather all day and absolutely no incidents or crimes committed. Brilliant – let’s hope that’s the case and pass our thanks across to the professional organising committee who put this event on for the town and all its visitors.
The Fleetwood PACT event takes place at the ASDA store on Dock Street on the third Saturday of each month between 1pm and 3pm. Thornton Cleveleys event takes place on the last Saturday of every month, at Thornton Precinct Co-op between 5pm and 6pm. We’re usually joined by a local Councillor too so between us we should be able to assist or refer your information to the right person.
A reminder not to write down your PIN and store it with your bank cards in your purses and wallets. There have been a number of thefts these past few weeks which has resulted in the PIN then being used to steal large amounts of money from the bank accounts. Obviously this is distressing enough having to replace the contents of your wallet/purse never mind being several hundred pounds lighter. The likelihood of the banks reimbursing this is slim. Remember, if your allocated PIN is difficult to remember, change it asap at a local ATM!! For those who may have elderly relatives who use a bank card, please make sure you discuss this with them and help them understand the consequences. And a final gentle reminder – warm weather means open windows!! Close them when rooms are unattended or use security catches preventing them being opened further allowing someone to climb through. Be extra vigilant and look out for your neighbours. Report any suspicious circumstances without delay to us on 101 or if you suspect a crime in progress or someone at risk of
For those on t’internet, take a look at our Lancashire Police website – ‘Do It Online’ allows you to report incidents and crimes online direct through to us. You can complain and compliment and most importantly, it eases the process and frustrations sometimes encountered by making it easy to email directly to an officer. From this website you could choose to join the thousands of other people already signed up to our new ‘In The know’ text messaging service. This allows you to tailor what information we send through to you, whether it is crime prevention, news alerts, and crime pattern information or witness appeals. You’ll also find we will use it to advertise job vacancies. All this is in addition to the Fleetwood Area Police and Thornton Cleveleys Area Police facebook pages.
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Send all listings to events@link-mag.co.uk INFO CENTRE @ THE ZONE From Monday 5 November 2012 we will be open Wednesday and Friday between 12:30 noon and 4:30 pm. Activity info: 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 Number - 01253 775100. A-TEAM @ THE ZONE (for Young People aged 11 – 25 reviewed at 19 Years old) with learning difficulties and additional needs Openings: Monday 5:30 – 8:30, Cost: £1.00 (All subs go back into your 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. Contact: Michelle Beavers 01253 775100 YOUTHY @ THE ZONE (for Young People aged 13 - 19 Years) Openings : Tuesday- 6:30 – 9:30, Wednesday 6:30 – 9:30, Friday- 6:00 – 9.00. 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. Contact: Michelle Beavers 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 trips Contact: Louise Ashcroft – 01253 775100 INFO ZONE Need support? Advice? or guidance ? Around education, employment or training, Housing or any other issues that you may have. Wednesday & Fridays 12:30 – 4:30. Contact us on 01253 775100 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 36
children can work towards gaining, to suit all ages, interests and capabilities. Contact Belinda Armstrong 877818. a.b.armstrong@btinternet.com 1301 (FLEETWOOD) 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, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, sport, UK and overseas camps, first aid training plus many more activities. See our webpage for more details. The organisation is staffed by Adult Volunteers and we are always looking for interested adults from the local community to join us. Contact: Sqn Ldr Kath Lane Tel: 01253 870493 Email: oc.1301@aircadets.org www.1301aircadets.org 15TH FLEETWOOD ST. EDMUNDS RAINBOWS, BROWNIES & GUIDES Rainbows, Brownies & Guides in Fleetwood. Rainbows age 5-7, Brownies age 7-10, Guides age 10+. Lots of activities, badges to earn, trips and holidays. To apply to join any of our units please register your interest at www.girlguiding.org.uk or call us on 0800 1 69 59 01. 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
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 Advertise Advertise youryour business businesscall call0800 0800 970 970 7687 7687oror email email info@link-mag.co.uk info@link-mag.co.uk
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 PHOENIX YOUTH THEATRE Phoenix Youth Theatre meet every Friday at cardinal allen school fleetwood from 6 til 8. For more details telphone Roz 07515703133 or Paula. 07709957156. 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. 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. 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
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How to haggle for the best deals By Martin Lewis Haggling isn’t just a skill for market stalls, these days where it really pays is at call centres. And if you’re a Sky customer there’s no better time to put your haggling skills to the test, as some Sky TV customers are facing hikes of over £50 a year. Yet this isn’t just for Sky. It works for other TV firms, mobile, TV, broadband, breakdown and more. Last year on my site, I polled over 7,000 people who tried to call-centre haggle, to see how successful they were company by company. The results are staggering, at Sky 86% succeeded in some form of discount, the AA 84%, TalkTalk 83%, Plusnet 82%, Virgin media 80% and RAC 78%. In other words, for every five people who tried, four got a deal. And don’t think the amounts are trivial either, here’s just some of the successes people have tweeted me in Sky’s current round of price hikes… “Just saved £315 a year with a good old haggle with Sky, cheers Martin.” “Phoned up and in 10 mins it’d knocked £134 off my bill. No change to services or terms. Thank you!” “Managed to save almost 50% by calling. Firm but polite with a clear message throughout my call.” 40
So don’t be shy, it’s time to tool up and get a haggle on. Here are my top ten tips (but for you, I’ll do it in 9)...
1. Benchmark the best deal.
It’s important to have the factual arsenal. Research the deals, discounts and codes that are available for new customers, as a basis for negotiation. Here’s a quick rundown for each of the main haggle areas. Digital TV: For example, you can currently get 25% off all Sky TV bundles and £75 bill credit, compare this with what you will be paying. You can use this figure to haggle with Sky or Virgin. See www.mse.me/digitalTV for all the deals. And of course the cheapest digital TV option is Freeview. It’s a one-off cost of around £20 for a box and there’s no monthly subscription. Breakdown cover: If you go via a cashback site, you can effectively sign up for basic AA or RAC cover for under £20. See www.mse.me/ breakdown for full best-buys. Broadband: Here the best deals are all promo offers. A common level is line rent and broadband for £16 a month, plus a £100 high street voucher. Full best-buys in www.mse.me/broadband.
2. Timing is crucial.
Haggling works best when you’re near or beyond the end of your contract as then they have a real risk you’ll leave. There’s no harm in giving it a try when you’re not, if you struggle then diarise when you’re nearing the end (you can give Sky notice of leaving 31 days before the end of your contract) and call back then.
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Business & Finance 3. The haggling Holy Grail is the customer retention department.
If you’re coming to the end of your contract, or are out of it, then you’re wielding a powerhouse weapon: customer loyalty. If they don’t offer the deal you want, tell them you’re going to leave. This means you get put through to what they externally call “disconnections”, but internally is called “customer retentions”. There the staff ’s job is to keep you, and they have massively more discretion to offer you deals to do so.
4. Use charm, chutzpah, cheek and a smile.
Aggression or anger will just put their back up. You’re asking for a discount, and they’re just as much within their right not to give it as you are to leave.
Aim for polite, firm and non-combative.
5. Use the phrases that pay. You may find that the customer service rep will only offer a small discount at first, but if you don’t agree with the price use phrases like:
n I’ve worked out my monthly budget, and my absolute max is £[insert price here]/month n [TalkTalk/Virgin/BT] can do it for less... n I need to think about it... n I think my husband / wife will go bonkers if I pay that... n It’s still a lot of money... n What’s the very best you can do?
6. Don’t panic if it calls your bluff and says it’ll disconnect you.
Some people worry and get nervous to try this in case they’re disconnected. My easy ‘get out of jail free’ card on this is the phrase: “Hold on, I’ll call you back on that. I’d like to check with my wife/ husband/dog/Aunt Fanny first.”
7. Ask if it can throw in extras.
If it won’t slash the price, see if it can include any extras, like free calls or extra channels, bigger download limits, or one level higher breakdown cover
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If they don’t offer the deal you want, tell them you’re going to leave. This means you get put through to what they externally call “disconnections”, but internally is called “customer retentions”
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8. If you fail? Try, try and try again.
I’ve heard rumours that different staff members have quotas of how many deals they can do. Even if not true, it feels like that to many. You may have called the wrong person at the wrong time. So call back a few days later and speak to someone else. This works for many people.
9. Vote with your feet.
If you don’t get what you want and other firms offer the same for less, then you should seriously consider leaving and go grab one of those deals.
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leetwood and Cleveleys Lions club held their change-over meal at the Regal Hotel Cleveleys on 24th June 15 where our District Governor handed out several award 1) District Governor Barry Collins handing ‘Melvin Jones Award’ to Lion Fred Riley. 2) DG Barry presenting ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ to Zone Chairman Lion Stuart Gratrix. 3) DG Barry with President Lion Jim Woods. 4) DG Barry presenting ‘Leadership Award’ to Charter Member Lion Donald Macdonald. 5) DG Barry with Incoming President Lion Mary Ann Woodman
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