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Local Rotary Samartians Meeting To talk about the vital work Samaritans do

Malcolm Lewis, Press officer of Fleetwood Rotary Club says; ‘Fleetwood Rotary Club was pleased to welcome Mr Jim Dickinson from the Samaritans to their recent club meeting. Jim is the local Samaritans recruitment officer, and he gave an interesting talk about the vital work Samaritans do in supporting individuals in crisis. Jim talked about the origins of Samaritans which now has some 201 branches throughout the country; with the Blackpool branch being founded in 1959.’

He continued; ‘Their service is totally confidential, and as well as the usual phone calls members utilise e mail, texting, as well as correspondence to help people in need. There is a constant requirement for individuals who are both non judgemental and have good listening skills to volunteer their services, where they will both receive training and be fully supported.’

L to R Rotarian Robert Stead, Jim Dickinson, Rotarian President Robert Wright

Jim said ‘Anyone interested in finding out more, or joining Samaritans feel free to email for details at: recruitment@ blackpoolsamaritans.org.’

Jims talk stimulated a good deal of questions from the club and a vote of thanks was given

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Who Will Be the Carnival Royalty?

The selection takes place this month Fleetwood Carnival takes place on Saturday 21 June commencing from the Marine Hall as in previous years at 1pm. We will announce further details nearer the time.

The Queen and Retinue selection takes place on Sunday 16 March at 2pm at Fleetwood Workingmen’s Club. Open to age group 7 to 13 resident in Fleetwood. The judges will be selecting a Queen, four Princesses, a Prince Charming and a Page Boy .Schools have application forms or you can phone Karen on 07933342320 or Linz on 07957000515 to enquire about applying.

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Fleetwood Town FC have kindly donated a signed football to raise money organising Fleetwood Carnival and help with the high expenses incurred. We have decided to auction the signed football; therefore the highest bid will win. Tel Ann 850080 Their printers are looking for local businesses and organisations to advertise in the Fleetwood Carnival Programme, you can promote your business and organisations or can advertise for new recruits. Also if you would like a stall in the Marine Gardens on Carnival Day please contact Ann Hanvey 850080 or Vicci Robinson 0712615930

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FY7 Community Beat Hello We have increased our ability to undertake Community Roadwatch, targeting speeding motorists on a number of roads throughout Fleetwood where the 20mph limit is in force. We know this is a topic of concern to many local residents.

Last month saw our Chief Constable and the Police & Crime Commissioner visit Fleetwood where they took part in a live question and answer session on Radio Lancashire. This seemed to go down very well and addressed some local issues as well as those affecting Lancashire as a whole, particularly the reduction in the Police budget. Some local residents attended the event and posed questions direct to them. Following on from this, we will be holding another of our popular Q&A sessions on facebook specifically looking at local issues. This seems to be well received each time it’s done – watch out for this!

You may have seen in the local press about a dog bite incident that occurred in Fleetwood. A man was bitten on the face by a dog tied up outside the shop. The owner has been interviewed and summonsed for the relevant offence. We would urge all dog owners not to leave their dogs unattended tied up outside a shop; likewise, people should not approach dogs unknown to them without the owner being present. We’re aware from comments on facebook that there’re concerns of dogs being stolen from Fleetwood. We do not have

any recorded crimes of dogs being stolen recently, nor is there a pattern of us being called to express concern about possible attempts to steal dogs.

Unfortunately this type of rumour quickly picks up followers. With that said though, your dog is likely to be seen as a family member, and leaving your dog unattended in public may mean that it could get stolen.

For those on the t’internet, take a look at our Lancs 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, 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 facebook and twitter pages.

On the more traditional front, a real life PC/PCSO will be in the ASDA store on Dock Street on the third Saturday of each month between 1pm and 3pm. We’re always joined by a Fleetwood Town Councillor too so between us we should be able to assist or refer on your information.

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COMMUNITY FLEETWOOD TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS Meetings last tuesday of each month. NORTH EUSTON HOTEL 7pm. The next 3 meetings of Fleetwood Town Council are on 17/3 the Annual Town Meeting and the next two ordinary Fleetwood Town Council Meetings after that are 31/3 and the 28/4.

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EVENTS AT FLEETWOOD LIBRARY Special Events March 3rd: 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. March 5th 2.15-2.45: Celebrate World Book Day with a special Elmer Story time at Fleetwood Library. Join us for Elmer stories and Elephant colouring fun. March 10th 11.30-1: 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? March 10th 2.15-3.15: The Adult Reading Group meets. This month they will be discussing ‘The Boy in The Snow’ by M.J.McGrath. All are welcome to join the group for an informal chat over coffee and biscuits to discuss this chilling Arctic thriller. March 13th 7pm: The Proper Job Theatre Company presents The Shape of Things to Come. What would you want to see before you go blind? Inspired by H. G. Wells’ novel of the same title, this is a poignant play looking at the history of the Twentieth Century and the future.

Tickets from the Library: £6 per person (£4 Conc.)

March 14th 2.30-3.30: Why is snot green? How do you build an erupting volcano? Join us at Fleetwood Library for a Science Workshop to celebrate National Science Week and Albert Einstein’s Birthday! Places are free, please book in advance by contacting the Library.

Suggested age: 5+. March 17th: 11.30-1.30: Worried about what you eat and if you are healthy enough?

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health and wellbeing by offering information, guidance and practical 1-1 support. March 17th 2-4: Energy Savings drop in session. Bring your most recent energy bill to the library and an advisor will be able to give you an accurate quote about how much you might be able to save on your bills. March 19th 10.30-11.30: Cryptic Crossword Group. Come and exercise those grey cells with this new group for those with a curious and clever mind. March 24th 11.30-1: 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?

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. 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! 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. 2pm3pm 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. fleetwood.library@lancashire.gov.uk EVENTS AT NORTHFLEET LIBRARY Regular Events Mondays 2-4 Sew Knit and Natter: Bring your sewing or knitting and exchange patterns and chat with refreshments provided Tuesdays 4-4.30 After School Story time Session- children, parents and carers welcome. Thursdays: 10-am: Toddler Rhyme Time.

Come and join in the fun with music rhythm and rhyme (and stories too) and find out about the Bookstart Bear Passport. 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. 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? Please call in or ask the library staff for further details.

Help Direct will be at Northfleet Library on the first Thursday of the month, 1.30-3. Help Direct 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 here for you so why not call in?

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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.

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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.

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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 first presentation in 2015 will be a talk on Tracing your Family Tree. There is a varied programme throughout the year including, but not limited to, travel slides and talks, cake decorating, gardening etc. We also have lunches, excursions and other events. More information from Pam Tel: 01253

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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

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 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.

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 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 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

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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

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

NORCROSS CRICKET CLUB As a new year begins, our thoughts turn to the summer and the start of another cricket season. Do you or your son want to get involved in cricket?

If so Norcross Cricket Club are looking for you!

Norcross CC are on the lookout for new players to join our club. 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. Indoor nets are currently underway on Tuesday nights from 6pm – 8pm for seniors and older juniors at Millfield High School in Thornton. Further details can be obtained from any of the names below. Outdoor nets will be starting in April. 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 Steve Moss smoss92@hotmail.co.uk, Coach Roger Garlick 07539814295 (Evening Gazette All Stars Award Coach of the Year)

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

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 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 FLEETWOOD ARTS SOCIETY Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road Tuesday Evenings 7-9pm, 01253 777679 New Members Welcome 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

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.

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 FLEETWOOD TRAVEL GROUP Fleetwood Travel Group meets at Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road. Meetings start at 7.30pm and admission is £2. March 9th Chris & Keith Buxton will tell us about VANCOUVER ISLAND. March 23rd Pam Dowson talks of her visit to VIETNAM. All these will be illustrated talks Contact Gwyneth 873148, Pat Mead 878927 or Dorte 779361.

FLEETWOOD RADIO ENTHUSIAST GROUP We meet on a Tuesday at this time of the year we meet on every 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 FLEETWOOD LIFELONG LEARNING We meet fortnightly on a Monday afternoon at 2.00pm. in Fleetwood Library. Our speakers for March are as follows: Mon 9th March Glenn Spindler will speak on “Fleetwood Changes - Good and Bad”. Mon 23rd March Chris and Keith Buxton will present “Trinidad and Tobago” All are welcome and there are refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits at each meeting.

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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 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 AND 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 KNIT AND NATTER WITH SUE Once a fortnight 1.30 to 3pm at the Parkinson Centre next to the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood on Mondays. For Mondays Knit & Natter please telephone 07538 879940 to confirm dates ‘WARBLERS ON’T WYRE SINGING GROUP Meets at the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood. Every Friday 10.30am - 12.30pm. Admission 50p. ALL WELCOME! 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 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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CRAFT GROUP Meets every Monday 10 am till 1pm at the Parkinson Centre, next to the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood.

Tuition and materials all provided by Sue at £4 per person.

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.

THIS MONTH BLACKPOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SCANDINAVIAN SATURDAY Saturday March 14th 7.30pm Blackpool Citadel, Raikes Parade, Blackpool, FY1 4EL

6.30pm Pre-Concert Talk: Nielsen - Helen Harrison, Grief Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Soloist Helen Brackley-Jones, Nielsen Symphony No 2. Tickets £8 Under 19s free

For further details www.blackpoolsymphony.co.uk THE BIG BAND Fri 20th March, 8pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood

The unique ‘feel-good’ Big Band show, as featured at the Leicester Square Theatre, London, will be swinging into Fleetwood. The show will have you swinging along to famous Big Band tunes brought to life by the singers and multi-instrumentalists of the Five Star Swing band, as seen at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Gala Nights - ‘Superb, they swing like crazy!’ –says the BBC’s Sheila Tracy. The show will be featuring Simone from the latter days of the Ivy Benson Orchestra, Tony Bennett’s trombone player & Bandleader Chris Smith (Jnr,) composer and arranger for Glenn Miller’s Brother, Herb and the BBC Radio Big Band. Chris says ‘this show will soon sell-out - book early to avoid disappointment!’

£15 Box office – 01253 887693

FLEETWOOD CARNIVAL QUEEN & RETINUE CHOOSING Sunday 22nd March, 2:00pm Fleetwood Working Mens Club

Open to age group 7 to 13 resident in Fleetwood. The judges will be selecting a Queen, four Princesses, a Prince Charming and a Page Boy

For more information please phone Karen on 0793334230 RSPCA EASTER EVENT Saturday 4th April RSPCA Animal Centre, Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR Including a tombola, Easter raffle, children’s egg hunt, coffee van, facepainting and animal awareness workshops. Fun for all the family and helping to raise money for the animals in our care.

FLEETWOOD AND DISTRICT CHORAL SOCIETY 9th May, 7:30pm St Peter’s Church, Fleetwood, Fleetwood and District Choral Society are performing Works by Mozart including the Requiem, The Coronation Mass and Ave Verum. Entrance is £10. The conductor is Alistair MacKenzie.

Kate Condron Tel: 855655

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Local News

(L-R) John Potter, Reform Energy ; Councillor Peter Gibson; Eric Ollerenshaw MP; Councillor Pete Murphy; Kenny Gilmour, Operations Director at Victrex; Garry Payne

Prime Minister announces funding for Fleetwood Fish Park

Prime Minister David Cameron has today announced that £2.5m from the Regional Growth Fund has been allocated to Fleetwood Fish Park.

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bid was made by Reform Energy with a plan to develop land in Fleetwood into a fish park and create an innovative energy recovery plant adjacent to the park.

The announcement follows a visit to the area by Communities and Local Government Minister Penny Mordaunt MP last week at the request of Eric Ollerenshaw, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood. During the visit, she acknowledged the potential of the project and praised the passion of local people to make it work.

Councillor Peter Gibson, Leader of Wyre Council, said: ‘I would like to thank Eric for all his hard work in making this come about and the Minister for coming to Fleetwood and recognising the potential that can be released with a fish park. I would also like to thank the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership for their support in this bid.’

Councillor Pete Murphy, Cabinet member with responsibility for economic development at Wyre Council, added: ‘This is fantastic news, not just for Fleetwood but the whole borough. It’s not just about a fish park though. There will be jobs created at the energy plant, in construction and possibly new retail and housing. It will have a massive positive impact with long term benefits.’

Eric Ollerenshaw MP said: ‘I am absolutely delighted that the Fleetwood Fish Park project has been allocated £2.5m. My thanks to the Prime Minister and to Penny Mordaunt MP who visited Fleetwood to see the site last week. The idea of regenerating Fleetwood and the fish processing industry with a fish park has been

around for a while. I am really proud to have played my part in getting this money on the table to finally get this project started and my thanks to Reform Energy and Wyre Council for their work in supporting and designing this successful bid.

This is another vote of confidence in the future of our town.’

The Regional Growth Fund supports projects that also raise private sector investment to create economic growth and employment. The funding will be used to create a fish park on land at the docks, creating new accommodation for existing fish processing businesses and expanding the industry. Plastic film manufacturing firm Victrex, based at Hillhouse International Business Park in Thornton, was also successful in a £2.5m bid for a world class research and development high performance polymer innovation centre.

It will undertake industrial and experimental research of new products and markets, triggering the next phase of business growth and creating 64 high quality new jobs. Main activities will be the construction of the innovation centre (approx 18 months) followed by the execution of a portfolio of research projects, scaling up new products to full production and commercialisation.

3 Garry Payne, Chief Executive at Wyre Council, said: ‘I am delighted that both Regional Growth Fund bids have been approved which supports our ongoing growth agenda and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Lancashire Local Enterprise Partnership for their continued support.’

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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 38

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 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

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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 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

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.

All instructors are CRB checked and vetted safe to work with children.

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 BLACKPOOL WYRE & FYLDE DIVING ACADEMY Could you be the next Tom Daley??? Learn to Dive the FUNdamentals of Poolside Diving ASA Award Scheme. BWF Diving is searching for the next generation of divers (Boys & Girls age 6-14) to represent BWF diving academy at Regional Novice Competitions. If your child is 6-14 yrs of age and has a background in Gymnastics, Trampolining, dancer or Acrobatics, we would like to hear from you, register for a FREE TRY DIVE SESSION. All participants must be able to Swim 25m. Lessons based at Rossall School Swimming Pool Fleetwood. Tuesdays 5:30 6pm and 6 - 6:30, Wednesdays 6 - 6:30pm, Saturdays 10:30 - 11am and 11 - 11:30.

Contact: Hugo Ordonez, BWF Diving Head Coach, North West Diving Development Co-ordinator. Tel: 07956 505 759, E-mail: bwfdivingacademy@outlook.com CAFE 3ONE6 (YOUTH CAFE) Held at the cafe 208 Lord Street, Fleetwood, Tel: 873098 Time: 7-9pm every other Friday. Please check by phone/notice in cafe for update to opening days in 2015 Free drinks and toast in a friendly and safe environment (all staff CRB checked).

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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. Everyone is very welcome to join this happy group.

MUSTARD SEED GROUP – St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street, every Monday evening, from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. If you are lonely, need guidance about any issues, do come along.

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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.

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For further information contact Mrs. A.Doyle 01253 875618 EMMANUEL CHURCH (we have two sites, Mount Church on Mount Rd and also Lofthouse Way) Sunday services at 10.30am and 6pm, everybody welcome both services held at the mount church, Mount Road.

Little Fishes baby & toddler group at 9.30-11.30 every Friday (term time only) at Lofthouse Way (£1.50 admission includes refreshments) Kidzone – childrens club for school years 1-6, 6th & 20th March, 17th April, 1st & 15th May, 12th & 26th June, 10th & 24th July, 50p admittance plus a tuck shop

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FLEETWOOD SPIRITUALIST CHURCH Fleetwood Spiritualist Church, 5, Oak St. Fleetwood 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, Annual General Meeting Weds 25th March at 7.30 pm UNITED REFORM CHURCH will be holding their monthly coffee morning on Wednesday 18th March in the Church Hall on Dronsfield Road at noon. There will be a bookstall, raffle and bring and buy.

Refreshments. Entrance is 50p all are welcome FLEETWOOD CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT LUNCHES 2015 27th Feb Emmanuel at The Mount 6th Mar United Reformed Church with support followed by Womens World Day of Prayer at 2.00pm 13th Mar Trinity Methodist with St David’s 20th Mar Trinity Baptist 27th Mar St Nicholas’ with St Wulstan’s. Between 11.45am and 1.15pm. Our designated Charity this year is the Fishermen’s Mission 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.

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THE MOUNT RACING CLUB UPDATE

THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF RACING Both Horses back in and ready to roll

Pleased to report that both our horses are back in from their Winter breaks and are cantering away and looking well on the gallops. Our 4yo filly Eva Clare has fully recovered from the injury she suffered to her leg and is 100% sound on it again. She is now doing her final pieces of work before she is set to run in the first week of March on the All Weather at Southwell. Eva has a fine record at the track having won and been placed there and we are hoping for a good run from her on her return.

Fidelma Moon is also in good order at home and has strengthened up nicely over the Winter months.

We have pencilled in a couple of races on the All Weather for her in March, one at Wolverhampton and one at Kempton. At this stage though these are only precautionary entries and if we feel she is not quite ready then she will not run. But if Fidelma is ready she will line up in one before going on to a Turf campaign which will be her main target for the year.

Middleham Open Day 2015

The annual event takes place on Good Friday which this year falls on April 3rd and is a must for all horse racing fans. There are 14 stables situated around the village of Middleham with over 500 horses housed in them and on this day the yards throw open there doors and invite everyone to come along and see first hand what goes on behind them. As well as Karl Burkes yard there are other high profile ones to see including Mark Johnston and Ann and George Duffields to name two. It’s a great day out and we will be in attendance up at Spigot Lodge stables so why not pop along and say hello.

Happy Retirement

Nine years ago our very first horse Ever Special won a Selling Hurdle at Leicester and was ridden by the Champion Jockey AP McCoy. It was such a momentous day for us having our first winner and even more so by having the services of the great man on board. The one thing that struck us most was the professionalism of AP who insisted we followed the protocol of the Owner/Jockey relationship on the day and allow him to call us ‘Sir’ at all times, even though we were in complete awe of him.

Tony McCoy rode his first winner at the age of 17 in 1992 and over an illustrious 23 year career has ridden over 4,300 winners including every major race there is and has been crowned Champion Jockey for the last 19 years. He is a truly incredible Sportsman, the likes of which I doubt we will see again, and his decision to call it a day at the end of April will be a great loss to the sport. But we can all be thankful for his achievements and wish him all the best in his retirement, he certainly has earned it.

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