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Libraries to go fine-free a small fine could be a reason for someone not to return a book.' Cllr Campbell, added ' I hope this move will attract lots of new members to join their library, and bring back people who used the service previously but were put off coming in because of their outstanding fine A lot of the books, audio books and magazines that are on offer from the library are free to access 24/7 on people’s phones or devices these days, and none of this digital content is subject to fines, so this move will make things a lot simpler for our customers. We still want people to bring their books back on time, we just don’t want to punish them if for whatever reason they are a bit late in doing so.'
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FAR LEFT: Runners from last years event, LEFT: Passmore, BELOW: The 4Ds performing last year
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As always Blackpool Music Run is proud to support local acts and we have over 15 acts already announced with further announcements still to be made. Oceans over Aldereen, Ellie Dibben and Tongue of Fire will be returning for the event and we have new acts to the event including, X’Centrics and Passmore. Blackpool Music Run Finishers Festival is also back bigger and better for 2019 with the festival being held on the Tower Festival Headland. Over 20 live acts will be performing throughout Blackpool Music Run many of them will be at the Finishers Festival, there will also be food and drink on sale at the festival and lots more for all the family with the event being hosted By Blackpool’s own Hayley Kay. As with last year the promenade stages and runners are all free to view, charges are only made for people willing to participate in the run. We are also delighted to be able to offer a special discount to readers of LINK-MAG who want to enter the race. £2 off each race. Please visit our website www.blackpoolmusicrun.co.uk and enter the discount codes below. #BMR2019 10K Discount Code: BMR10KPRV #BMR2019 5K Discount Code: BMR5KPRV
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Disability Blogger Lucy Wood said ‘The words ‘day trip’ have always made me anxious and when I go out it can feel like a military operation. It’s vital to do loads of research in advance; I don’t feel I can be spontaneous, when I have to trawl through websites to find accessibility information. For disabled people, finding the practical stuff is vital – can I get in, can I use the toilet! Very few venues have this much detail online, this is why the AccessAble App is so exciting. Being able to get the level of detailed information that I need on an app in my pocket, knowing I can trust it, means I can get this information quickly and takes away the need to plan. It is a revolutionary step forward for disabled people in the UK, and I can’t wait to go on my next adventure!’
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FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH LIBRARY @ THE GRANGE Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 invites you to join them for Sunday MON 9.30am - 5pm TUE 1pm - 5pm, worship at 10.45am. For more WED 1pm - 5pm, THU 1pm - 5pm information, please ring 397400 FRI 1pm - 5pm, SAT 10am - 4pm SUN closed. Reading group: SECOND MON OF MONTH, 1.30pm. Knit and natter: every MON 1pm. Keep Calm AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE And Colour In group, EVERY TUE 11am. Reading group: SECOND MON Residents who due to age, illness OF MONTH, 1.30pm. Knit and natter: or disability find it difficult to visit their local library, we can deliver every MON 1pm. Keep Calm And books to your home for further Colour In group, EVERY TUE 11am details please contact Carole Ashworth at Palatine Library Tel: LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 01253 476390 MON 10am - 5pm, TUE closed, WED 10am - 7pm, THU 10am - 5pm, THE KENSINGTON FRI 10am - 5pm SAT 10am - 2pm FOUNDATION SUN closed. Bounce & Rhyme: for We are a charity in need of good children 3 and under, EVERY THUR 10.30am. Reading Group: FIRST FRI quality items of furniture and toys OF THE MONTH 2pm for re-distribution to families in need. Contact 761444 MOOR PARK LIBRARY Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 MON 9.30am - 5.00pm, TUE 9.30am BLACKPOOL FYLDE & WYRE - 7.00pm WED 9.30am - 5.00pm, SAMARITANS THUR 9.30am - 7.00pm, FRI & SAT We offer emotional support for 9.30am - 5.00pm, SUN - closed Shake, Rattle & Read: for children whatever you are going through. Telephone 116 123 (Freephone) aged 3&4 years old. EVERY WEDS, E-mail: jo@samaritans.org. 16 term time only, 10am. Bounce & Edward Street, Blackpool, FY1 Rhyme for children 3 and under, 1BA. We receive callers at the EVERY FRI 10am. Knit and Natter: door most days until 9.00pm EVERY THUR 2pm. Keep Calm & Colour In group, Moor Park Library, EVERY FRI 2pm. Board Games Club: AGE UK LANCASHIRE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLEY every Thursday 2pm Inc Home Help Service, Benefit Advice and help re form filling ST WALBURGER’S CHURCH hospital after care service (take Open every Saturday to visitors throughout the year, 10am - 2pm. home & settle). 0300 303 1234 Refreshments provided. Trips FURRY TAILS FELINE WELFARE up the Spire for a fee of £2. Tel: Cat welfare charity serving 07709574422 Blackpool and Flyde area. Our
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policy at the sanctuary is not to catch and cage but to heal and home. The little orphans have safe and warm units with radio and TV. Our cats are happy and healthy and our homing record is exceptional. Info on donating or adopting www.feline-welfare. co.uk or tel: 01253 839500 BLACKPOOL CIVIC TRUST MONTHLY MEETING & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 18th March 2019 at 7pm Blackpool Town Hall. Followed by Speaker: Mike Coyle - .The Blackpool Regiment Part 2. For more information http://www. blackpoolcivictrust.org.uk or telephone 07400611679
Care & Support PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE SUPPORT GROUP Meetings take place every two months at 2.00pm in the function room at Plough Inn, Staining. 12th April 2019, 14th June 2019. Carers, spouses and partners welcome to come along and join us. Aim to offer help and support to each other and raise the profile of this little-known dreadful and fatal disease. Contact - Malcolm Hyland: 01253 885561 / 07734 265748. Email - jmhyland@sky.com. Fred Bostock; 01253 713496. Email - fbostock@ talktalk.net BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Kincraig Community Centre, Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 0NB. Anyone who feels that they may have a problem with alcohol
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MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT Meet second Weds of every month at the Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, at 2.30pm to discuss all issues related with prostate cancer – patients, spouses and carers are welcome! MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE Wherever you are in your cancer ASSOCIATION journey, you will be welcomed with Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch open arms. meet 2nd Wednesday every month call 01253 697876 01253 353060. from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Contact Contact Linda Endicott GROUP Are looking for new members. 828584 or mndconnect 08457 Meet like-minded adults for 626262 intelligent conversation (no small talk) & occasional activities such HEAD & NECK CANCER as bowling at Thornton YMCA or SUPPORT MEETING The Village Hotel, East Park Drive, meals out in quiet restaurants etc. Enquiries most welcome. Please Blackpool. Come along and meet show family members who like-minded people dealing with might be interested. Either join Head & Neck cancer, Everyone Facebook group: ‘Aspergers Welcome and we look forward 16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or to meeting Patients, Carers and email Becky: becky_boo1967@ family members on the night. 2nd yahoo.co.uk Wednesday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. Contact Sharon - Mobile: CARERS’ SUPPORT GROUP 07572493874. Email: Sharon@ We hold various monthly meetings theswallows.org.uk for carers, both during the day and BLACKPOOL BLOOD CANCER in the evenings at Blackpool Carers Centre, Beaverbrooks House, 147 SUPPORT GROUP Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LZ Come and meet others battling If you care, unpaid, for a family blood cancer. Patients, carers, family and friends all welcome. We member or friend, come and join us for tea, coffee and biscuits. meet 7pm third Wednesday every Have a chat and meet new friends. month (not August) Macmillan Call 01253 393748 for details. Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road FY3 SENSITIVE BEREAVEMENT 8NR. Contact Jez 07950635249 SUPPORT or Lesley 07890 847796. Have you lost a precious loved one? We offer sensitive one to one THIS IS SILVERLINE. or small group support to enable Need help? The only free you to work through your loss. We confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice are part of the Gate Community Church. For info, contact Julia on to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit 07969087352 or 01253 760758. over 55. PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 ADVISER
Sharon Holland, covering Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Lancaster. Offering information and support to anyone with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and their families. If you would like to get in touch to discuss if I can help you, please ring; 0344 225 3757, email sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or visit the Parkinson’s UK website; www.parkinsons.org.uk MACMILLAN CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE Based at Victoria Hospital, Blackpool our centre's aim is to give people ‘time away’ from the cancer clinic. People don't need an appointment to speak to or visit our centre and they are welcome whether they have a cancer diagnosis, are worried about cancer or are visiting on behalf of a friend or relative. Information on everything from local support groups to help for the financial problems cancer may create, or just a listening ear and a cup of tea. Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, FY3 8NR, Open from 9:30 – 16:00 Monday – Friday. Tel: 01253 955710 Email: bfwh. macmillaninfo@nhs.net
Social Groups ROYAL SIGNALS ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL Cricket Club, Stanley Park The Association is for any serving/ ex serving members of The Royal Corps Of Signals. Come along and join us, we have several events planned and you will be made very welcome. Meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 19:30. Contact The Secretary 07946222517 LANCASHIRE BRANCH OF R.E.M.E ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (Opposite Belle Vue Pub) Whitegate Dr meet every 2nd Thursday of the month. The branch is open
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to all serving and ex members of R.E.M.E. Meeting start time 19:00 for 19:30 hrs. All members welcome. Also associate membership will be available. ALL welcome. STITCH AND CHAT CLUB Every Monday 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 2:30 - 4:15pm. Tuition classes & supply materials for the following; Card Making, Knitting, Crochet, Pin Pricking and General Crafts. Come along and learn a new skill or brush up on some old ones. Organise coach trips and occasional outside workshops. Dunsop Court, Blackpool. Tel: 01253 405138
WHIST DRIVE St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old Hallow Road, Bispham. Every Tuesday from 13:30pm. Admission £2 to include tea and biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 BLACKPOOL VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB Squaddie banter on the Fylde. We meet on alternate Saturdays / Sundays at 1300hrs in the Regent Cinema Market Cafe by Church Street Regent Street traffic lights up on the 1st Floor (near the old Army Careers Office) Browse the indoor market then sit down for a brew, breakfast and banter.
Open Circle. Doors 7pm for a 7.30pm start. £3 entrance fee inc refreshments. Find us on Facebook - Friends of the Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Blackpool NORTH SHORE ALL PLAYERS Fun, friendly and all inclusive local drama group at Bispham Conservative Club, Red Bank Road on Wednesday evenings. Recently performed at Bispham Conservative Club and raised £271.72 for Disability First. 18+ For more info call Marie 07961663102
BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE YOUTH CONCERT BAND STAINING WI We are seeking a kit drummer for Meetings on a variety of subjects THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSN our Youth Concert Band under the are held every third Wednesday Blackpool & District Meet on the age of 18 and who is grade 4 or in the month from 7:30pm in St Second Thursday of each Month above. We offer free rehearsals, Luke’s church next to Staining at 1930 hrs at The Plough Inn. a wide range of music covering school. Further details from Jean Chain Lane, Staining FY3 0BX. All various genres, full support when Armstrong on 886325 or just turn Sappers Very welcome needed and the opportunity to up on the night. perform at prestigious venues ROYAL MARINES including tours abroad. Please SUNSHINE CLUB - OVER 60’S ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL contact Andrew White on 07973 Held in St Luke’s church Staining, Meet at Guards Club 37 727881 or 01253 476767. every 2nd Thursday of the month Whitegates Drive, Blackpool. Third for afternoon teas. We also run a Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA day trip the last Thursday of every Retired Royal Marines and their First Monday of every month. month. Everyone welcome. families welcome. Contact Neville Reading Lounge, Central Library, For further details tel Mrs Finch Ayrton Tel: 01253 868874 email: 3pm - 4.30pm. All hands on deck on 01253 398555 or Mrs Ardley xbootneck36@btinternet.com knitting poppies (For Victoria on 01253 397516. Hospital in association with The CARD CRAFT CLASS British Legion, all for charity) RENDEZVOUS COFFEE Card making with instruction, open MORNING FOR OVER 55’S to all. No experience necessary, BLACKPOOL FRIENDS OF At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of instruction given. Venue Salvation TRINITY HOSPICE GROUP each month in the church lounge Army Raikes Parade. Every last are looking for places in the at Christ Church with All Saints, Saturday of the month 10-12pm Blackpool area to hold coffee Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 Contact Ann Pressley 01253 mornings at, more likely at the 4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, 311231 weekend. Churches, church halls, speakers, quizzes, games and community rooms, anywhere really gentle exercise. £1.50. THE LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL where we would have access to Contact Ruth 01253 390272. CENTRE hot water and preferably a kitchen Spencer Court Community Centre, area. All the cash raised will go SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Spencer Court, Blackpool, FY1 directly to Trinity Hospice and our Active 69 year old female would 3TWNow being run by Deborah volunteers will do all the hard work, like female travel companion Lochrie (formerly of Shadowlands we just ask for use of the room. and male friend to share theatre, Psychic Club!) and Beverley Todd. Sheila Swan on 07990 600051 dancing, music, cinema, dining A warm welcome awaits you every out, social events. Call Sylvia Sun evening for a demonstration BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE 594488 of mediumship followed by an ROYAL ARTILLERY 24
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ASSOCIATON Meets 2nd Monday of the Month at Newton Arms Staining Road FY3 0AJ. 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex RA and attached Personnel made welcome. For details contact honsecraablackpoolandfylde@ yahoo.com or ring Mike 01253 761769
Clubs & Societies FRIENDS OF STANLEY PARK Meet the 3rd Saturday in each month, come along for a cuppa at 1:30 meeting at 2:00 with speaker. come & find out what is happening in our lovely park. all welcome. Info ring 318948
in coming along phone Gail on 07530175111 or Howard on 07712619612 or you can visit our website by searching Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club online. BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Hidden Gem of the Social Club Scene. Varied entertainment every afternoon & evening, including our famous Free & Easy, and Wacky Wednesday Club. Function Room Available for Special Events & Forces Reunions. All welcome, contact the Treasurer on 01253 508084. King Street, Blackpool BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB Meets at Staining Village Hall the last Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. New Members and Guests welcome. Contact Joan Pickering 01253 394622
BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK FLOWER CLUB St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bispham New Members most welcome. Meet every third Weds of THE ARTS SOCIETY FYLDE the month, 7-30pm. 10 monthly lectures pa on art, Contact Helen 354548 sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, glass, poster art, mosaics, BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS etc. First Wednesday of the month 596 Devonshire Road Bispham at 2.00pm at the Lowther Pavilion, Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 Lytham. Admission fee of £8 for years old plus adults to fill roles as non-members. 07399 870179. theartssocietyfylde.org.uk. instructional staff or as members of the Unit Management Team. Contact us or drop in for a chat NORTH FYLDE on a parade night. 01253 500499 PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meetings on Tuesday evenings THE LANCASTRIAN PLAYERS from Sep to Apr at United Reform Church Hall, Rossall Road, Meet in Bispham at 7.45 on Cleveleys, 7.30pm. Tue 2nd April Wednesday evenings. New - Guest Speaker 'The Next Step' Members always welcome for with Dianne Owen FRPS (Fellow acting, backstage,set, front of Royal Photographic Society. Tue house. No audition necessary. 9th April Members Night Talking Details call Steve 07849969619 about Photography - Lectures and ideas for the next season? Tue 16 BLACKPOOL PALATINE April - Annual General Meeting : ROTARY CLUB. Would you like to help others have Your chance to have a say about a better quality of life both at home the club! Tue 23rd April A Night At The Opera with Blackpool Operatic and abroad AND have fun while Players 'Hello Dolly' at the Grand you are doing it? Then Rotary is Theatre. Tue 30th April Awards for you! Meets each week on a Presentation Night - new members, Tuesday for a meal, social night or an outing, if you are interested of any level, are always welcome.
For further details please see www.northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact secretary Neil Pascoe on 01253 734243
Sports & Activities ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New intake, train every Sunday 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, Garstang Road West, Blackpool FY3 7JH. We welcome men and women to our league. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone 18+ who is looking to play a fun full contact, fast paced team sport. For details email blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.u LAYTON LADIES BOWLING CLUB Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue entrance) We are looking for new members. Bowlers and learners would be very welcome. Tuesday afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 BLACKPOOL VICTORIA WALKING CLUB invites you to join our friendly group for B and C grade walks on the second Sunday of each month. Coach pickups from Freckleton via Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Poulton le Fylde and Great Eccleston cost £10 per person, all welcome. Please contact Derek Helm on 01772 679153 or 07783835041 for more details. BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries Ann on 890717 CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING CLUB Warley Road, Blackpool FY1 2RW. We would like to invite new
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members to join our club. Gents, Ladies and children welcome, either experienced or beginners. Help will be on hand to learn the game. Please contact Men’s Secretary on 01253 592961 or Ladies Secretary on 01253 314871
Hospice welcome. Learn to dance or improve your technique with Olga, former 10-dance world champion (O35s), and help a good cause at the same time. All ages welcome. Suitable for beginners. Sundays 6pm. Manx Hotel, 248 Queens Promenade, Bispham. Tel Olga 07484 258438 to book. FRR WALKING GROUP (THE www.melnikdance.com. Follow DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) us on Facebook. Affiliated to the Ramblers Association. Enjoy a full day out in EXERCISE TO MUSIC the English Countryside with FRR, at St Bernadettes Church Hall All who welcome new members and Hallows Road Bispham. Every well behaved dogs, visiting places Monday at 1-45 - 2-45 tea and such as the Yorkshire Dales, the biscuits included. Regular events Lake District, the Pendle area, and outings during the year. North Wales to name but a few. Come and join us for a very social We meet every third Sunday in afternoon of exercises to suit the month with various pick up points by coach in the Fylde area. senior citizens, 1-50 per session. Three grades of walks each month, Just come along or ring Ann on 593343 or Jenny on 534278. New club holds various social events members will be assured of a throughout the year. More info warm welcome. www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone 01253 886181 BLACKPOOL WALKING LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM NETBALL GROUP Fridays 12.30 – 1.30pm Indoor AND LATIN AMERICAN Netball Court at Stanley Park CLASSES FOR ALL AGE Sports Centre. Mostly over 50’s, GROUPS is mixed in gender, health and Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm. experience -playing for fun and By the end of the course you exercise. Supported by a trained will have learnt a Ballroom and walking netball host who provides Latin American routine. Singles some drills and coaching. £3 per welcome. Bispham United session or free if you are a sports Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish centre subscriber. Come along and Road. Barbara 01253 356558, try it – it’s a great game. Peter 01253 594516 LATIN & BALLROOM DANCE CLASS Charity dance class - free of charge , but donations to Trinity
through the seasons. All welcome, for more details ring 316713 PREBOND RAMBLERS CLUB Walk 2nd Sunday of each month. 3 walks to choose from. Evening meal in pub on route home. Keep fit and make new friends. July 8th Keswick, August 12th Grassington. Pick up points between Bispham and Wesham. Contact 711898 EASY BEGINNERS PILATE FOR JOINT MOBILITY AND BACK PROBLEMS. Classes every Monday and Wednesday at Bispham Community Centre, Contact Norma for details 07715651283
Entertainment SPRING INTO SUMMER WITH MARTON OPERATIC! Performing songs for everyone. St Paul’s Church, Honister Avenue, Marton Blackpool. Info: lynnalman@outlook.com or Lynn 07710438561
NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE Friday 26 April, starting 7.30pm, in the Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LR, the North Fylde Music Circle welcomes a 'major musical and pianistic talent', Andrew Wilde, who will be playing music by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Chopin . Non-members most FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING welcome, admission £10, students GROUP Coffee Break Solutions £4. For enquiries visit www. Fortnightly walks. Our walks are northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or not strenuous, we walk about phoneSudoku 01253 724472. Crossword solutions solution 6 miles. We like to see nature
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