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Back in Blackpool The audience heard that in addition to major annual events such as the Blackpool Air Show, World Fireworks Championship Blackpool, Ride the Lights and the switchon of the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations, the 2019 season would also include a new-look Pride Festival and the inaugural Night Run – an opportunity to run under the Lights on a traffic-free Promenade. Blackpool will once again host the UK’s only Nickelodeon SLIMEFEST shows over the October half-term with the six concerts already close to selling out, and the resort will stage some of theatre-land’s best-known productions including Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, Kinky Boots, Motown The Musical, Little Miss Sunshine and Calendar Girls. A VisitBlackpool spokesperson said 'We are delighted to be able to unveil a whole raft of new shows and events that will provide yet more compelling reasons for visitors to come here. Blackpool prides itself on never standing still and continually improving the tourism offer. This coming year will see by far the biggest events programme we have ever delivered and much of it is free to access. The Blackpool debut of the Breitling Jet Team is something not to be missed.' Marketing of the destination will be led by VisitBlackpool, Merlin Entertainments and Blackpool Pleasure Beach, supported by other key partners. A £500k campaign under the Blackpool Has It All title will include TV and outdoor advertising as well as extensive digital and PR activity.
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Spring Onion Rarebit Spring onions and cheese are a winning combination and go together perfectly in this indulgent rarebit recipe that really packs a punch. Top with half a spring onion for extra crunch. Serves: 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes
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You’ll need: • 120g Godminster Cheddar, grated • 1tsp English mustard • 1 egg yolk • 4 spring onions, sliced • 30g butter • 30g plain flour • 100ml beer or stout • 100ml milk
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4 slices good quality bread such as Sourdough 2 spring onions, sliced in half lengthways, to serve Salt and pepper (to season)
What to do: Mash together the cheese, mustard, yolk, spring onions and a grind of black pepper. In a saucepan melt the butter then stir in the flour and cook for 1
minute, stirring continuously. Gradually pour in the stout then the milk stirring all the time until its all incorporated then add the cheese mixture and continue to stir until it is melted and smooth. Set aside. Heat the grill to hot and line the grill pan with foil. Toast the bread on both sides then spread thickly with the cheese mixture. Grill until bubbling and browned, and top with half a spring onion to serve.
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FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH LIBRARY @ THE GRANGE Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 MON 9.30am - 5pm TUE 1pm - 5pm, invites you to join them for Sunday 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 every MON 1pm. Keep Calm And their local library, we can deliver Colour In group, EVERY TUE 11am books to your home for further details please contact Carole LAYTON LIBRARY Ashworth at Palatine Library Tel: 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 quality items of furniture and toys 10.30am. Reading Group: FIRST FRI for re-distribution to families in OF THE MONTH 2pm need. Contact 761444
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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 22
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
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
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
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 AGE UK LANCASHIRE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLEY drinker. Meet Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30pm. Contact Ron H: 07429 9 Inc Home Help Service, Benefit 66404 or Peter V: 07817 547973 Advice and help re form filling bisphamworkshop@gmail.com hospital after care service (take home & settle). 0300 303 1234 MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE FURRY TAILS FELINE WELFARE ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch Cat welfare charity serving meet 2nd Wednesday every month Blackpool and Flyde area. Our from 11.00am-1.00pm at Blackpool policy at the sanctuary is not to
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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 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! Wherever you are in your cancer journey, you will be welcomed with open arms. call 01253 697876 01253 353060. 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.
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 PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL to all serving and ex members ADVISER of R.E.M.E. Meeting start time Sharon Holland, covering 19:00 for 19:30 hrs. All members Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and welcome. Also associate Lancaster. Offering information and membership will be available. ALL support to anyone with a diagnosis welcome. of Parkinson’s and their families. If you would like to get in touch to STITCH AND CHAT CLUB discuss if I can help you, please Every Monday 12:30pm - 2:30pm ring; 0344 225 3757, email & 2:30 - 4:15pm. Tuition classes & sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or supply materials for the following; visit the Parkinson’s UK website; Card Making, Knitting, Crochet, Pin www.parkinsons.org.uk Pricking and General Crafts. Come along and learn a new skill or brush MACMILLAN CANCER up on some old ones. Organise INFORMATION & SUPPORT coach trips and occasional SERVICE outside workshops. Dunsop Court, Based at Victoria Hospital, Blackpool. Tel: 01253 405138 Blackpool our centre's aim is to give people ‘time away’ from STAINING WI the cancer clinic. People don't Meetings on a variety of subjects need an appointment to speak are held every third Wednesday
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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 up on the night. SUNSHINE CLUB - OVER 60’S Held in St Luke’s church Staining, every 2nd Thursday of the month for afternoon teas. We also run a day trip the last Thursday of every month. Everyone welcome. For further details tel Mrs Finch on 01253 398555 or Mrs Ardley on 01253 397516.
Chain Lane, Staining FY3 0BX. All perform at prestigious venues including tours abroad. Please Sappers Very welcome contact Andrew White on 07973 727881 or 01253 476767. ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA Meet at Guards Club 37 Whitegates Drive, Blackpool. Third First Monday of every month. Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. Reading Lounge, Central Library, 3pm - 4.30pm. All hands on deck Retired Royal Marines and their families welcome. Contact Neville knitting poppies (For Victoria Hospital in association with The Ayrton Tel: 01253 868874 email: British Legion, all for charity) xbootneck36@btinternet.com
CARD CRAFT CLASS Card making with instruction, open to all. No experience necessary, instruction given. Venue Salvation RENDEZVOUS COFFEE Army Raikes Parade. Every last MORNING FOR OVER 55’S At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of Saturday of the month 10-12pm Contact Ann Pressley 01253 each month in the church lounge 311231 at Christ Church with All Saints, Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 THE LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL 4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, CENTRE speakers, quizzes, games and Spencer Court Community Centre, gentle exercise. £1.50. Spencer Court, Blackpool, FY1 Contact Ruth 01253 390272. 3TWNow being run by Deborah Lochrie (formerly of Shadowlands SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Psychic Club!) and Beverley Todd. Active 69 year old female would A warm welcome awaits you every like female travel companion Sun evening for a demonstration and male friend to share theatre, of mediumship followed by an dancing, music, cinema, dining Open Circle. Doors 7pm for a out, social events. Call Sylvia 7.30pm start. £3 entrance fee 594488 inc refreshments. Find us on WHIST DRIVE Facebook - Friends of the St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Hallow Road, Bispham. Blackpool Every Tuesday from 13:30pm. Admission £2 to include tea and NORTH SHORE ALL PLAYERS biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won Fun, friendly and all inclusive Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 local drama group at Bispham Conservative Club, Red Bank BLACKPOOL VETERANS Road on Wednesday evenings. BREAKFAST CLUB Recently performed at Bispham Squaddie banter on the Fylde. Conservative Club and raised We meet on alternate Saturdays / Sundays at 1300hrs in the Regent £271.72 for Disability First. 18+ For more info call Marie 07961663102 Cinema Market Cafe by Church Street Regent Street traffic lights BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE up on the 1st Floor (near the old YOUTH CONCERT BAND Army Careers Office) Browse the We are seeking a kit drummer for indoor market then sit down for a our Youth Concert Band under the brew, breakfast and banter. age of 18 and who is grade 4 or THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSN above. We offer free rehearsals, a wide range of music covering Blackpool & District Meet on the various genres, full support when Second Thursday of each Month needed and the opportunity to at 1930 hrs at The Plough Inn. 24
BLACKPOOL FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE GROUP are looking for places in the Blackpool area to hold coffee mornings at, more likely at the weekend. Churches, church halls, community rooms, anywhere really where we would have access to hot water and preferably a kitchen area. All the cash raised will go directly to Trinity Hospice and our volunteers will do all the hard work, we just ask for use of the room. Sheila Swan on 07990 600051 BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE ROYAL ARTILLERY 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 BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK FLOWER CLUB St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bispham New Members most welcome. Meet every third Weds of the month, 7-30pm. Contact Helen 354548
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BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS 596 Devonshire Road Bispham Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 years old plus adults to fill roles as instructional staff or as members of the Unit Management Team. Contact us or drop in for a chat on a parade night. 01253 500499 THE LANCASTRIAN PLAYERS Meet in Bispham at 7.45 on Wednesday evenings. New Members always welcome for acting, backstage,set, front of house. No audition necessary. Details call Steve 07849969619 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 Tuesday for a meal, social night or an outing, if you are interested in coming along phone Gail on 07530175111 or Howard on 07712619612 or you can visit our website by searching Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club online.
at 2.00pm at the Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. Admission fee of £8 for non-members. 07399 870179. theartssocietyfylde.org.uk. GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet Tuesday evenings 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 in our summer season when we have conversation evenings. N.B. No meetings directly after Bank Holidays Contact Terry on 01253 867825
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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 BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH contact, fast paced team sport. LEGION For details email The Hidden Gem of the Social Club blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.u Scene. Varied entertainment every afternoon & evening, including our LAYTON LADIES BOWLING famous Free & Easy, and Wacky CLUB Wednesday Club. Function Room Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue Available for Special Events & entrance) We are looking for new Forces Reunions. All welcome, members. Bowlers and learners contact the Treasurer on 01253 would be very welcome. Tuesday 508084. King Street, Blackpool afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, 339351 or Dorothy, 626188 BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB Meets at Staining Village Hall the BLACKPOOL VICTORIA last Wednesday of every month WALKING CLUB at 7.30pm. New Members and invites you to join our friendly Guests welcome. Contact Joan group for B and C grade walks on Pickering 01253 394622 the second Sunday of each month. Coach pickups from Freckleton via Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, THE ARTS SOCIETY FYLDE Poulton le Fylde and Great 10 monthly lectures pa on art, Eccleston cost £10 per person, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, glass, poster art, mosaics, all welcome. Please contact Derek Helm on 01772 679153 or etc. First Wednesday of the month
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 FRR WALKING GROUP (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) Affiliated to the Ramblers Association. Enjoy a full day out in the English Countryside with FRR, who welcome new members and well behaved dogs, visiting places such as the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, the Pendle area, North Wales to name but a few. We meet every third Sunday in the month with various pick up points by coach in the Fylde area. Three grades of walks each month, club holds various social events throughout the year. More info www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone 01253 886181 LEARN TO DANCE BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN CLASSES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS Every Thursday 7pm - 8.30pm. By the end of the course you will have learnt a Ballroom and Latin American routine. Singles welcome. Bispham United Reformed Church Hall, Cavendish Road. Barbara 01253 356558, Peter 01253 594516 LATIN & BALLROOM DANCE CLASS
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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.
not strenuous, we walk about 6 miles. We like to see nature 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
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
MAY DANCE AT THE ST ANNES PALACE EASY BEGINNERS PILATE FOR Garden Street, St Annes Saturday 11th May, 8 - 11pm JOINT MOBILITY AND BACK Ballroom and Popular Sequence PROBLEMS. Dancing. Licensed Bar, Tea & Classes every Monday and Coffee Interval. £5 per person. Wednesday at Bispham MC’s Linda & Fred. Info: Linda Community Centre, Contact 07450 626404 Norma for details 07715651283
SONARS & OCEANS OVER AIR RIFLE COMPETITION/ ALDERAAN FUNDAY Saturday 11th May, 9pm 11th May, 9am - 5pm Sonars are a two piece ElectroPreesall indoor archery and Psych outfit from the UK and Italy. air rifle centre is holding an Air Oceans Over Alderaan are an Rifle competition that is being atmospheric alternative rock band sponsored by BASC (British BLACKPOOL WALKING with heavy slabs of shoegaze, association for shooting and NETBALL GROUP dream pop, math and post-rock conversation) prizes are courtesy Fridays 12.30 – 1.30pm Indoor genres mixed into the sound. They of Airgun shooter magazine and Netball Court at Stanley Park are from Blackpool in UK BSA.The object is to shoot a Sports Centre. Mostly over 50’s, Bootleg Social Club, Topping st number of targets down in the is mixed in gender, health and Blackpool. www.bootlegsocial. fastest time, everyone will shoot experience -playing for fun and co.uk with the same gun to make it exercise. Supported by a trained walking netball host who provides fair across the board and we will THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS have a junior section for Children, some drills and coaching. £3 per Sat 4th May, Doors 7pm they will shoot at cans, we will be session or free if you are a sports centre subscriber. Come along and selling burgers and sausages along at St Andrews Church, Rough Lea Rd, Cleveleys. Tickets £12.50 from with drinks on the day. Everyone try it – it’s a great game. Kate Ashworth Tel: 07903521688 is welcome and we are holding it 9am and 5pm. Solutions FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING between Coffee Break For more information please ring GROUP Rick on 07974401564 Fortnightly walks. Our walks are
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ur goal, and making a direct difference plan is to provide every school with a Teacher Programme, that will make a direct difference with Bullying and mental health issues. Already with some local awareness, we have had individual schools directly sponsored, over 80 in the FY postcode. Some people have directly sponsored their old school that they went to as a child and some have sponsored the school their children go to, we have had also some local businesses that have sponsored school. It cost just £100 per school and that gives all the teachers and staff unlimited access to the training. They will also receive on-going training free as we will be fundraising to make this happen. I have been fundraising with different events in order to cover school my last event sponsored Royals brook in Thornton, Thornton primary school and Stanah school in Thornton. I now have come up with the idea of recycling boxes for schools and businesses in the hope children will now also get on board to stamp out bullying, I have placed these boxes in some schools and local business you can take your old used stamps, broken phones, cameras, 28
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