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Old, failing, deteriorating roof. Choose the right roofing company for the job.
any homes across the Fylde coast have roofs which have reached the end of there natural lives and have been repaired poorly or simply in an attempt to prolong the inevitable. With wet, windy winters it’s obvious that the average age of a roof would be reduced somewhat and be in need of a complete replacement. Finding the right roofing company to undertake such a large task is probably the most important decision you will make as a home owner. Company director of Wyles Roofing Ltd, Martin Wyles believes he has the formula that works from start to finish, he commented “what has made us so successful is our level of customer communication and service. We genuinely care about every job and always give a fixed written quote before we commence work that will not change under any circumstance. 16
We know that we are very different to most of our competitors locally and that has what has built our reputation as being the best” It can be very tempting to go for a cheaper roof repair from a small independent roofer but most of the time the money spent is simply wasted. Patt McGough, Wyles Roofing’s contracts manager explains “We really do spend half our time chasing around after other roofers who do don’t the job properly or who are not willing to come back after the job is complete, which is saddening to say the least. All our replacement roofs are registered with the Competent Roofer Scheme which will firstly give you building regulations approval and certification and secondly be backed up with an insurance guarantee. It’s good to work for a company that I have full confidence and faith in” If you are unsure on work you have had carried out or you want a professional opinion on your roof you can call 01253 355553 and there is a professional team waiting to take you call or alternatively email contact@wylesroofing.com
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LINK-Mag Local News Photo: Wyre Council
Wyre pushes forward with climate change action Wyre Council has committed to planting 25,000 trees over the next five years as part of its pledge to tackle climate change. • The council will work with the Woodland Trust to create 10 hectares of new native woodland and hedgerows across Wyre by 2025. • This outlines the first steps of Wyre’s climate focused tree planting, which will play a vital role in mitigating climate change and protecting wildlife. • The action is one of the first to come out of the newly constituted Climate Change Policy Group, chaired by Councillor Sir Robert Atkins. The group was formed following a unanimous decision at a full council meeting to implement a detailed consideration of the implications of climate change. • Councillor Sir Robert Atkins, a former minister for the Environment and Countryside, said: “This initiative is part of the all-important fight against climate change, which is a critical issue for all of us. This is such a huge area that we must be specific in setting achievable objectives. • “Our aim is to reduce our carbon footprint and planting more trees is a vital part of this. Planting trees not only makes our surroundings more pleasant, there are also huge benefits for wildlife and the environment. As well as filtering out air 18
pollution, trees provide a biodiversity habitat for birds, bats and other wildlife and they also help to mitigate against flooding. Ultimately these new trees will ensure that Wyre continues to be a happy and healthy place to be.” • In 2020 the Climate Change Policy Group will be inviting interested groups, schools and communities, in particular young people, to get in touch with their ideas and initiatives on how we can work together to tackle climate change. • The council will also be working with local schools, communities and land owners to encourage further tree planting. • The Woodland Trust is giving away hundreds of thousands of trees to schools and communities, applications for which open in January 2020. Plus the Trust’s MOREwood and MOREhedges schemes have been launched to give landowners the opportunity to apply for grants and funding to plant trees on a large scale. • For more information about the Woodland Trust and how they can help you to plant more trees go to www.woodlandtrust.org.uk
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Ian Pinder celebrating 20 years in private practice 10% Discount
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Blackpool’s first museum to officially reveal name and brand
'It's Better with the Lights On' illuminations theme Copyright Casson Masson
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xciting details about Blackpool’s first museum are to be officially revealed at an entertaining and dynamic event to be held at Blackpool Tower Circus. Invited guests will hear about the £13m museum’s vibrant new name ‘SHOWTOWN’ and find out more about the colourful, bold and playful brand which reflects the spirit and aim of the attraction to celebrate Blackpool’s internationally significant story as the UK’s most popular seaside destination and its role in the development of British popular culture. Showtown which is anticipated will open in 2021 will be located in Blackpool’s first five star hotel ‘Sands Venue Resort Hotel’ which has a prominent position on the Promenade in the heart of Blackpool, next door but one to The Blackpool Tower. Open year-round the museum will be fun, accessible and fully-immersive, filled with objects, film, music and performance – mixing the best experiences of museums and visitor attractions and giving visitors an opportunity to look behind the scenes at what it took to make Blackpool special. Showtown will be divided into six themes; seaside, magic, shows, circus, illuminations and dance. Beside the Seaside: The story of how Blackpool became symbolic of the British seaside holiday both at home and abroad and why people flocked to the town.
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How’s Tricks?: Discover Blackpool’s long history as an important centre for magic, illusion and fortune telling. It’s Showtime: Features comedy, music, dance performance, magic and other speciality acts that put Blackpool on the map and turned the seaside resort into a capital of show business. It’s Better with the Lights On: Discover the stories behind the making of one of the world’s greatest light attractions – Blackpool Illuminations. Everybody Dance Now: Find out how Blackpool became the spiritual home of ballroom dance and continues to host the biggest international dance festival in the world. Roll Up! Roll Up!: A celebration of Blackpool’s international role in circus and home to the Tower Circus. The themed spaces will be the first permanent displays in a UK public museum relating to circus, magic, variety and ballroom dance – filled with over 800 objects from Blackpool’s internationally significant and extensive collections and those on loan from national partners, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and private partners. Objects on loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum include much loved comedian and entertainer Tommy Cooper’s headtwister illusion
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(LEP) Steve Fogg said: “We were pleased to be able to provide £1.5m in Lancashire Growth Deal funding to support this prestigious and exciting project. “This world-class museum is an important component in an impressive portfolio of major, high-quality infrastructure projects supported by the LEP in Blackpool, which include the new conference centre and hotel scheme, the tramway extension and improvements to bridges, traffic management and the town centre.
Roll Up! Roll Up! Circus theme copyright of Casson Masson
magic trick and costumes worn by comedy stars Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. A rare signed black bowler hat which was owned by film and comedy star Stan Laurel and acquired by Blackpool Council will also be on view. Items will also be showcased from Blackpool Council’s The Blackpool Tower and Winter Gardens Archive – the largest collection of entertainment history in the town exploring its 125 year circus history with posters and incredible photographs. Cllr Simon Blackburn, Blackpool Council Leader said: “Everyone who has worked so hard to make the Showtown dream a reality is so excited as we announce and reveal more details about this fantastic project. “Showtown will join other iconic attractions in the town and will celebrate Blackpool’s rich heritage and its unique place in the nation’s heart. “At the centre of the attraction’s new identity is a bright and distinctive logo and brand. The name itself and the strapline ‘The museum of fun and entertainment’ really reflects the spirit and aim of the museum which is to engage local residents and visitors through fun, laughter and stories, sharing what makes Blackpool special. “A huge thanks goes out to all the council officers, volunteers, supporters and funders who have driven forward and supported this project which will be enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors alike.” David Renwick, Director, England, North at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “Blackpool is famed for its glittering Illuminations, the thrills and spills at the Pleasure Beach and the fancy footwork seen in the Tower Ballroom, so Showtown is an incredibly fitting name for the museum, celebrating the seaside town’s heritage. We’re incredibly proud that The National Lottery Heritage Fund have invested in the development of the museum to showcase Blackpool’s prominent position in British popular culture, as well as being a beacon for the town’s cultural regeneration.” Chairman of the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership
“We are using our funds strategically to complement and support the hundreds of millions of pounds which have been invested in the renewal of Blackpool in recent years, to unlock further investment and maximise the economic opportunities created for the local community. “These projects will help attract many more tourists and business visitors to Blackpool, fostering the growth of local businesses, creating substantial employment opportunities and driving economic growth local and in Lancashire as whole.” Minister for the Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth, the Rt Hon Jake Berry MP, said: “Ensuring our coastal towns have the support they need to thrive is at the heart of this Government’s plan to level up every part of the country. “That’s why I’m delighted that thanks to £1.75 million of support from our Coastal Communities Fund that Showtown will help unlock Blackpool’s economic potential by increasing tourism, encouraging investment and creating a world-class attraction that will be enjoyed by both residents and visitors for years to come.” Showtown will serve as the jewel in the crown of Blackpool’s ambitious regeneration investment plans, enabling culture-led economic growth by providing a memorable, quality and educational venue for visitors, creating new jobs and skills, and by bringing people together to celebrate the Blackpool story. It is projected that Showtown will attract about 300,000 local, regional, national and international visits each year; engage with 7,500 local school children annually; create around 40 FTE jobs and 20 training placements and play a critical role in Blackpool’s re-imagining for the 21st Century. www.showtownblackpool.co.uk
'Beside the Seaside' seaside theme copyright of Casson Mann
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FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) LIBRARY @ THE GRANGE invites you to join them for Sunday Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 MON 9.30am - 5pm TUE 1pm - 5pm, worship at 10.45am. For more information, please ring 397400 WED 1pm - 5pm, THU 1pm - 5pm FRI 1pm - 5pm, SAT 10am - 4pm SUN closed. Reading group: SECOND MON OF MONTH, 1.30pm. Knit and natter: every MON 1pm. Keep Calm And Colour In group, EVERY TUE 11am. Reading group: SECOND MON OF MONTH, 1.30pm. Knit and natter: every MON 1pm. Keep Calm And Colour In group, EVERY TUE 11am LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 MON 10am - 5pm, TUE closed, WED 10am - 7pm, THU 10am - 5pm, FRI 10am - 5pm SAT 10am - 2pm SUN closed. Bounce & Rhyme: for children 3 and under, EVERY THUR 10.30am. Reading Group: FIRST FRI OF THE MONTH 2pm MOOR PARK LIBRARY Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 MON 9.30am - 5.00pm, TUE 9.30am - 7.00pm WED 9.30am - 5.00pm, THUR 9.30am - 7.00pm, FRI & SAT 9.30am - 5.00pm, SUN - closed Shake, Rattle & Read: for children aged 3&4 years old. EVERY WEDS, term time only, 10am. Bounce & Rhyme for children 3 and under, EVERY FRI 10am. Knit and Natter: EVERY THUR 2pm. Keep Calm & Colour In group, Moor Park Library, EVERY FRI 2pm. Board Games Club: every Thursday 2pm ST WALBURGER’S CHURCH Open every Saturday to visitors throughout the year, 10am - 2pm. Refreshments provided. Trips up the Spire for a fee of £2. Tel: 07709574422
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Notices FURRY TAILS FELINE WELFARE Cat welfare charity serving Blackpool and Flyde area. Our 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 AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE Residents who due to age, illness or disability find it difficult to visit their local library, we can deliver books to your home for further details please contact Carole Ashworth at Palatine Library Tel: 01253 476390 THE KENSINGTON FOUNDATION We are a charity in need of good quality items of furniture and toys for re-distribution to families in need. Contact 761444
BLACKPOOL FYLDE & WYRE SAMARITANS We offer emotional support for whatever you are going through. Telephone 116 123 (Freephone) E-mail: jo@samaritans.org. 16 Edward Street, Blackpool, FY1 1BA. We receive callers at the door most days until 9.00pm AGE UK LANCASHIRE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLEY Inc Home Help Service, Benefit Advice and help re form filling hospital after care service (take home & settle). 0300 303 1234
Care & Support PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE SUPPORT GROUP Meetings take place every two months at 2.00pm in the function room at Plough Inn, Staining. 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 is welcome to attend any A.A. meeting. This is an ‘open’ meeting which means that partners, friends and other interested people are all welcome as well as the problem drinker. Meet Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30pm. Contact Ron H: 07429 9 66404 or Peter V: 07817 547973 bisphamworkshop@gmail.com
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MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch meet 2nd Wednesday every month from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. Contact Contact Linda Endicott 828584 or mndconnect 08457 626262 HEAD & NECK CANCER SUPPORT MEETING The Village Hotel, East Park Drive, Blackpool. Come along and meet like-minded people dealing with Head & Neck cancer, Everyone Welcome and we look forward to meeting Patients, Carers and family members on the night. 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. Contact Sharon - Mobile: 07572493874. Email: Sharon@ theswallows.org.uk BLACKPOOL BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Come and meet others battling blood cancer. Patients, carers, family and friends all welcome. We meet 7pm third Wednesday every month (not August) Macmillan Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road FY3 8NR. Contact Jez 07950635249 or Lesley 07890 847796. THIS IS SILVERLINE. Need help? The only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55. Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90
NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS GROUP Are looking for new members. Meet like-minded adults for intelligent conversation (no small talk) & occasional activities such as bowling at Thornton YMCA or meals out in quiet restaurants etc. Enquiries most welcome. Please show family members who might be interested. Either join Facebook group: ‘Aspergers 16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or email Becky: becky_boo1967@ yahoo.co.uk CARERS’ SUPPORT GROUP We hold various monthly meetings for carers, both during the day and in the evenings at Blackpool Carers Centre, Beaverbrooks House, 147 Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LZ If you care, unpaid, for a family member or friend, come and join us for tea, coffee and biscuits. Have a chat and meet new friends. Call 01253 393748 for details. SENSITIVE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Have you lost a precious loved one? We offer sensitive one to one or small group support to enable you to work through your loss. We are part of the Gate Community Church. For info, contact Julia on 07969087352 or 01253 760758.
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 MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE welcome whether they have a BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE cancer diagnosis, are worried about PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT cancer or are visiting on behalf Meet second Weds of every month of a friend or relative. Information at the Windmill Unit, Blackpool on everything from local support Victoria Hospital, at 2.30pm to groups to help for the financial discuss all issues related with problems cancer may create, or just prostate cancer – patients, a listening ear and a cup of tea. spouses and carers are welcome! Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Wherever you are in your cancer Hospital, FY3 8NR, Open from journey, you will be welcomed with 9:30 – 16:00 Monday – Friday. open arms. Tel: 01253 955710 Email: bfwh. call 01253 697876 01253 353060. macmillaninfo@nhs.net
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SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Female looking for a Male companion between 60-76 to share the things i enjoy such as Travelling, Eating out, Cooking, Walking and Horse Riding. I am an animal lover with 3 cats. I enjoy meeting new people. Call 07376 161946 EASY GOING GUY With varied hobbies such as concerts,music and theatre is seeking an honest lady, age 30-50 years for friendship and days and evenings out. Tel Patrick 01253 291330 / 07930272533 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 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 STAINING WI Meetings on a variety of subjects are held every third Wednesday in the month from 7:30pm in St Luke’s church next to Staining school. Further details from Jean Armstrong on 886325 or just turn
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Retired Royal Marines and their families welcome. Contact Neville Ayrton Tel: 01253 868874 email: xbootneck36@btinternet.com
BLACKPOOL FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE GROUP SUNSHINE CLUB - OVER 60’S are looking for places in the Held in St Luke’s church Staining, Blackpool area to hold coffee every 2nd Thursday of the month mornings at, more likely at the for afternoon teas. We also run a CARD CRAFT CLASS weekend. Churches, church halls, day trip the last Thursday of every Card making with instruction, open community rooms, anywhere really month. Everyone welcome. to all. No experience necessary, where we would have access to For further details tel Mrs Finch instruction given. Venue Salvation hot water and preferably a kitchen on 01253 398555 or Mrs Ardley Army Raikes Parade. Every last area. All the cash raised will go on 01253 397516. Saturday of the month 10-12pm directly to Trinity Hospice and our Contact Ann Pressley 01253 volunteers will do all the hard work, RENDEZVOUS COFFEE 311231 we just ask for use of the room. MORNING FOR OVER 55’S Sheila Swan on 07990 600051 At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of THE LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL each month in the church lounge CENTRE BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE at Christ Church with All Saints, Spencer Court Community Centre, ROYAL ARTILLERY Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 Spencer Court, Blackpool, FY1 ASSOCIATON 4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, 3TWNow being run by Deborah Meets 2nd Monday of the Month at speakers, quizzes, games and Lochrie (formerly of Shadowlands Newton Arms Staining Road FY3 gentle exercise. £1.50. Psychic Club!) and Beverley Todd. 0AJ. 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex Contact Ruth 01253 390272. A warm welcome awaits you every RA and attached Personnel made Sun evening for a demonstration welcome. For details contact SEEKING FRIENDSHIP of mediumship followed by an honsecraablackpoolandfylde@ Active 69 year old female would Open Circle. Doors 7pm for a yahoo.com or ring Mike 01253 like female travel companion 7.30pm start. £3 entrance fee 761769 and male friend to share theatre, inc refreshments. Find us on dancing, music, cinema, dining Facebook - Friends of the PIE CLUB out, social events. Call Sylvia Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Scrummy Pie, Mash, Peas and 594488 Blackpool Gravy Inc. Tea or Coffee £3.00 Sevenoaks Community Centre, WHIST DRIVE NORTH SHORE ALL PLAYERS Hobart Place,Bispham,FY5 4RD St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old Fun, friendly and all inclusive Every Thursday at 12.00 to 1.00pm Hallow Road, Bispham. local drama group at Bispham Tel. Debbie 07483172448. Every Tuesday from 13:30pm. Conservative Club, Red Bank Admission £2 to include tea and Road on Wednesday evenings. ACTIVITY GROUP biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won Recently performed at Bispham Card making,painting,knitting,draw Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 Conservative Club and raised ing,looming,crochet. £271.72 for Disability First. 18+ For Kingcraig Community Centre, BLACKPOOL VETERANS more info call Marie 07961663102 Kingcraig Place, Bispham,FY2 0NB BREAKFAST CLUB Every Friday at 12.00 to 2.00pm Squaddie banter on the Fylde. BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE Tel. Debbie 07483172448 We meet on alternate Saturdays / YOUTH CONCERT BAND KNIT & NATTER GROUP Sundays at 1300hrs in the Regent We are seeking a kit drummer for Bring your own knitting, crochet, Cinema Market Cafe by Church our Youth Concert Band under the needlework, have a natter with this Street Regent Street traffic lights age of 18 and who is grade 4 or lovely group. up on the 1st Floor (near the old above. We offer free rehearsals, Bostonway Community Centre, Army Careers Office) Browse the a wide range of music covering Bostonway, Blackpool FY4 4YQ indoor market then sit down for a various genres, full support when Tel Debbie 07483172448 brew, breakfast and banter. needed and the opportunity to Every Monday at 9.30am to perform at prestigious venues 11.30am. THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSN including tours abroad. Please Blackpool & District Meet on the contact Andrew White on 07973 KILMORY KITCHEN Second Thursday of each Month 727881 or 01253 476767. Enjoy a 3 course lunch with tea or at 1930 hrs at The Plough Inn. coffee £2.50.Informal Dining! Chain Lane, Staining FY3 0BX. All KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA Kilmory Community Centre, Sappers Very welcome First Monday of every month. Kilmory Place,Bispham,FY2 0XS Reading Lounge, Central Library, Every Wednesday 12.00 to ROYAL MARINES 3pm - 4.30pm. All hands on deck 1.30pm. Tel. Debbie 07483172448 ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL knitting poppies (For Victoria Meet at Guards Club 37 Hospital in association with The LOWMOOR COMFORT FOOD Whitegates Drive, Blackpool. Third British Legion, all for charity) Every Tuesday from 12.00 to Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. 1.30pm ( Nr.Trinity Hospice) 24
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Edmonton Place, Bispham,FY2 0UT. One pot of lovely homemade food with crusty bread! And a cuppa and music £2.00 Tel Debbie 07483172448
BLACKPOOL PALATINE ROTARY CLUB. Would you like to help others have a better quality of life both at home and abroad AND have fun while you are doing it? Then Rotary is for you! Meets each week on a SOROPTIMIST Tuesday for a meal, social night INTERNATIONAL OF or an outing, if you are interested BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT in coming along phone Gail on We meet on the 3rd Thursday of 07530175111 or Howard on each month at Blackpool North 07712619612 or you can visit our Shore Golf Club, 416 Devonshire Road, Blackpool, FY2 0RD 7.15 pm website by searching Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club online. We are a friendly women’s group, we are part of a worldwide BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH organisation. Whilst enjoying fun and friendship and working together LEGION we raise funds, raise awareness and The Hidden Gem of the Social Club Scene. Varied entertainment every provide a service to many with the aim of improving the life of women afternoon & evening, including our famous Free & Easy, and Wacky and girls. For further information please email Wednesday Club. Function Room Available for Special Events & siblackpoolmembership@gmail. Forces Reunions. All welcome, com, check our website at www. contact the Treasurer on 01253 sigbi.org or look at our Facebook 508084. King Street, Blackpool page.
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
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
NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY For further details please see www.northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact secretary Neil Pascoe on 01253 734243 BRITISH MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION Have you ever been in the Merchant Navy? Why not come and join us at the Blackpool Merchant Navy Association. We meet alternate Sundays, at the Guards Club, 37E Whitegate Drive Blackpool at 11 am. For more information please call 01253 700735. GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet every Tuesday evening, starting at 7.30 pm, at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT. This a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A limited knowledge of the language is necessary for you to be able to enjoy our meetings. We are now at the start of our winter programme of prepared talks and presentations, musical evenings, etc., with occasional conversation evenings. Contact Terry on 01253 867825
THE ARTS SOCIETY FYLDE 10 monthly lectures pa on art, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, glass, poster art, mosaics, BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK etc. First Wednesday of the month FLOWER CLUB at 2.00pm at the Lowther Pavilion, St Bernadettes Church Hall, ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE Lytham. Admission fee of £8 for Bispham New Members most New intake, train every Sunday non-members. 07399 870179. welcome. Meet every third Weds of theartssocietyfylde.org.uk. 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, the month, 7-30pm. Garstang Road West, Blackpool Contact Helen 354548 GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE FY3 7JH. We welcome men and women to our league. It doesn’t We meet Tuesday evenings BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS matter if you’ve never skated at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor 596 Devonshire Road Bispham before we are looking for anyone Community Centre, Edmonton Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 18+ who is looking to play a fun full Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT. This Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 a chance to brush up or improve contact, fast paced team sport. years old plus adults to fill roles as your German in a relaxed, friendly For details email instructional staff or as members blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.u atmosphere. A limited knowledge of the Unit Management Team. of the language is necessary Contact us or drop in for a chat LAYTON LADIES BOWLING for you to be able to enjoy our on a parade night. 01253 500499 meetings. We are now in our CLUB Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue summer season when we have entrance) We are looking for new THE LANCASTRIAN PLAYERS conversation evenings. members. Bowlers and learners N.B. No meetings directly after Meet in Bispham at 7.45 on would be very welcome. Tuesday Wednesday evenings. New Bank Holidays Contact Terry on afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, Members always welcome for 01253 867825 acting, backstage,set, front of 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 house. No audition necessary. Details call Steve 07849969619
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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 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
Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish Road. Barbara 01253 356558, Peter 01253 594516 LATIN & BALLROOM DANCE CLASS Charity dance class - free of charge , but donations to Trinity 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. www.melnikdance.com. Follow us on Facebook. EXERCISE TO MUSIC at St Bernadettes Church Hall All Hallows Road Bispham. Every Monday at 1-45 - 2-45 tea and biscuits included. Regular events and outings during the year. Come and join us for a very social afternoon of exercises to suit senior citizens, 1-50 per session. Just come along or ring Ann on 593343 or Jenny on 534278. New members will be assured of a warm welcome.
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
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NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE Friday 21, starting 7.30pm, in the Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LR, the North Fylde Music Circle welcomes Trio Martinu, who will be playing pieces by Beethoven, Schubert and Martinu. Non-members most welcome, admission £11, students £4. For enquiries visit www. northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or phone 01253 724472.
MARTON OPERATIC SINGALONG/SCRATCH Marton Operatic are holding their annual singalong/scratch, on Sunday 19 April at 2.30 pm. The venue is St Paul's Church, Honister Avenue, Marton, next to the Saddle Pub. ' The Mikado', you can come along and sing with us or just BLACKPOOL WALKING sit and be entertained. The only NETBALL GROUP FRR WALKING GROUP (THE other choice you have to make is DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) Fridays 12.30 – 1.30pm Indoor between, meat and potato pie or Netball Court at Stanley Park Affiliated to the Ramblers cheese and onion pie during the Association. Enjoy a full day out in Sports Centre. Mostly over 50’s, interval. If you would like to sing the English Countryside with FRR, is mixed in gender, health and along / book a place and food, experience -playing for fun and who welcome new members and contact Elizabeth Harrison on well behaved dogs, visiting places exercise. Supported by a trained walking netball host who provides 01253 884131 or email Elizabeth such as the Yorkshire Dales, the on joeli44hotmail.com or Elaine some drills and coaching. £3 per Lake District, the Pendle area, Mcnicol at elainemcnicolopera@ session or free if you are a sports North Wales to name but a few. centre subscriber. Come along and gmail.com We meet every third Sunday in try it – it’s a great game. the month with various pick up points by coach in the Fylde area. Three grades of walks each month, FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING GROUP club holds various social events Fortnightly walks. Our walks are throughout the year. More info not strenuous, we walk about www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk 6 miles. We like to see nature or phone 01253 886181 through the seasons. All welcome, LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM for more details ring 316713 AND LATIN AMERICAN PREBOND RAMBLERS CLUB CLASSES FOR ALL AGE Walk 2nd Sunday of each month. GROUPS 3 walks to choose from. Evening Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm. meal in pub on route home. Keep By the end of the course you fit and make new friends. July 8th will have learnt a Ballroom and Keswick, August 12th Grassington. Latin American routine. Singles Pick up points between Bispham welcome. Bispham United 26
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