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rian House Children’s Hospice has hosted its first ever international research conference, welcoming speakers from across the globe.

The conference, called ‘Too Little Too Late’, explored research projects in children’s palliative care, and left delegates with ideas to develop their practice and projects to start working on.

Many of the people attending the event, which was held at the Bispham-based hospice in September, were from NorthWest universities and children’s hospices.

The speakers included Dr Andrea Postier, a scientific investigator for the Children’s Minnesota Research Institute in the USA, Dr Naveen Salins, a paediatric palliative care consultant in India and Estera Ciobanu, a PhD student and paediatric palliative care social worker in Romania.

The conference’s keynote speaker was Professor Jayne Price, an associate professor in children’s nursing at Kingston and St George’s Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, London. She spoke about the challenges of carrying out

Some of the delegates and speakers at the Too Little Too Late research conference take a tour around Brian House Children’s Hospice, led by clinical manager Carol Wylde (third right).

research in children’s palliative care.

Also speaking at the event was Kelly Yare, whose son Roman attends Brian House for respite care.

Brian House’s clinical manager, Carol Wylde, said ‘A really good mix of professionals attended to listen to a variety of speakers focus on different topics within the field of paediatric palliative care.

Our delegates and speakers worked together at the end of the day to discuss the priorities for future research and the future of palliative care. It was a really informative day from which everyone was able to take something back to think about and work on with their professional teams. We’re really grateful to everyone who came, from the delegates, the speakers and the organisations which held information stands.

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‘I know, where has the time gone Ann? Feel like I am just about getting started now, but seriously it’s been a blast, and I have been blessed with the gift of entertaining which has shaped my life so much. We have had a wonderful time on this tour though, seeing so many friends old and new’ You were awarded an M.B.E, what an honour that was ‘I know, I mean me a lad from Hull at the Palace eh? It was such a special day and something you don’t think will happen, so when it does it’s wonderful and yes, I was nervous but it was a day I shall never forget, but again, it’s the people again that made me an MBE so thank you’ Many people would love to see you back on TV so what would appeal to you ?

‘Well I can’t cook, don’t garden as such and I’m not keen on the jungle, so sadly it limits you if your an entertainer like me, this is why I love live shows because we know with the full houses at Viva Blackpool, that people do want a great show, so why does TV ignore that? It’s madness’ Your signature impressions of Dame Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennett, Sir Tom Jones, Barry Manilow, Sammy Davis Jnr (the list is endless) are all are spot on too ‘Thank you, I love doing them, but it’s something the fans love. I do up 12

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Natural wear and tear, caused by aging, reduces the amount of cartilage that cushions the joints. This causes swelling and pain.

Signs of arthritis in your pet include stiffness or a reluctance to exercise, which we usually notice in our pets after they have been resting. If they are struggling to groom themselves, are overly licking areas that might be painful or are protective of you touching certain areas then they will need to be seen by the vet.

PDSA Vet Olivia AndersonNathan said ‘Pets with arthritis may seem to have a little less energy, preferring to curl up in their beds instead of going out on a walk or spending time in the outdoors. Cats can struggle to groom themselves properly and may have a noticeable deterioration in their coat quality.’

Arthritis can’t be cured, but it can be managed through medication and simple changes to a pet’s lifestyle.

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Trinity Hospice volunteer has been named a community hero for not only raising money for the charity but for helping make a difference to people who are bereaved.

Lorna Cunningham received the ‘Ben Ashworth Award’ for Fundraising at the BBC Radio Lancashire Community Heroes Awards 2018, which were held in Prestonin Sepptember.

Lorna has helped to raise more than £10,000 in the last 12 months by making Memory Elephants for people who have lost loved ones. It has created what the hospice is calling an ‘Elephant in the Room movement’, as orders have come in from across the country, resulting in a waiting list of around six months.

Lorna, who lives in Thornton, started making the Memory Elephants as a way of coping herself when her husband Iain died in 2014. Iain had been looked after by Trinity’s nurses, so she offered them to the hospice as a way of raising money.

The elephants are made using cotton clothing, and as well as being a lasting memory of someone no longer here, they have opened up conversations around death and dying.

After receiving her award, for which she was nominated by the Fundraising Team at Trinity Hospice, Lorna said ‘I never expected the elephants to have become this massive movement – never in my wildest dreams did I think they would take off like this. I was so proud to accept the award, and I did so on behalf of the hospice. This award and these elephants are not just about me; there are a lot of people working behind the scenes on the project. It’s certainly not happened by itself.’

The team at Trinity is hoping to pass the movement on to other hospices around the country, in the hope they can take it on to raise money for their own charities and to encourage more people to think and talk about death and dying.

Trinity’s Head of Fundraising, Linzi Warburton, said ‘We are incredibly proud of Lorna, and we are so pleased that she has been rightly recognised through this award. No-one could have ever imagined the elephants would take off the way they have, and that’s testament to the hours of work, love and attention that goes into each unique product. We know they make a huge difference to the people who have received them, helping them remember their loved ones in such a special and lasting way. We are very hopeful that we can share this important movement with other hospices across the country, but for now we are celebrating Lorna, and her wonderful Elephants’.

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his cake with its crunchy nutty top is bursting with fruity cranberry and orange flavours and is a fabulous light alternative to Christmas cake.

Serves: 15 Prep time: 20mins Cook time: 75 mins

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For the cake 225g butter, softened 225g caster sugar 4 eggs, lightly beaten 225g self-raising flour 2 tsps baking powder 2 tbsps natural yoghurt 150g fresh BerryWorld Cranberries, roughly chopped Grated zest of one orange 50g pecans, roughly chopped For the crumble topping 100g plain flour 50g butter, cubed 25g Demerara sugar, plus one extra tbsp 25g pecans, roughly chopped

What to do:

Pre heat oven 160°C / Gas Mark 3. Grease and line the base of a 20cm loose bottomed deep cake tin.

First make the crumble. Place the plain flour into a bowl, rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs, and then stir in the sugar and pecans.

Next, place the softened butter and caster sugar into a mixing bowl and beat until light and fluffy.

Gradually add the beaten egg.

Stir in the flour, baking powder, yogurt, cranberries, orange zest and pecans.

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Cranberry, Pecan & Orange Crumble Cake Perfect to serve at teatime, or warm from the oven as a dessert with lightly whipped orange flavoured cream.

Spoon into the prepared cake tin, top with the crumble, mixing a little bit into the top of the cake mix. Sprinkle over the extra one tablespoon of Demerara sugar. Cook for 1 hour 15 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.

Leave to cool for 15 minutes in the tin then carefully remove and cool on a wire rack. Serve cut into slices.

Cooks tip: To make a really special dessert serve with a cranberry and orange sauce spooned over. Simply place 250g of fresh cranberries into a saucepan with 100g sugar and a good squeeze of orange juice and a sprinkle of zest, add a little water and cook for a few minutes. Serve warm spooned over thick slices of the cake with a little cream or icecream - delicious.

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Hospice is Alfie Boe’s birthday beneficiary

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inging sensation Alfie Boe celebrated his birthday on September 29th, and his legions of fans donated to his chosen charity – Trinity Hospice and Brian House Children’s Hospice.

Each year Alfie donates his birthday to one of his charities, and this year he has selected the Fylde coast’s hospices as birthday beneficiaries.

In particular, Alfie is lending his support to the China Trekkers – a team of 22 people including Trinity staff who will spend five days walking along the Great Wall of China in aid of Brian House from next week. Donations can be made online via a page on JustGiving, set up by the Alfie Boe fan blog, thoughtsofjustafan.

Alfie’s fans have been supporting Trinity Hospice and Brian House since Alfie became patron of the Bispham-based charity in 2011. Most recently they raised more than £1,200 during an Alfie Boe YouTube Marathon, where fans spent a weekend watching videos of the singer online and made a donation.

Jane Ireland, who runs the fan blog said ‘Fans of Alfie are very dedicated and like to support his chosen charities as much as we can, and Trinity is one that we know is close to Alfie’s heart.

Earlier this year, Alfie donated a portion of the ticket sale for his Fleetwood concert to Trinity and we at thoughtsofjustafan decided to continue to support Alfie and Trinity when the opportunity arose. Donating to Trinity seems like the perfect way to celebrate Alfie’s birthday and support his local charity at the same time.’

Among the China Trekkers is Trinity’s Corporate Fundraiser, Janet Atkins. She said ‘The whole team has been working hard in preparation for China, making ourselves mentally and physically ready for what we know will be a gruelling challenge. It isn’t going to be easy as we will be walking for up to eight hours each

day, but knowing we have Alfie’s support means so much to us and I know it will help us when things get really tough. Alfie has been a fantastic supporter to us over the years, and we are absolutely thrilled that he has chosen to support us again as part of his birthday celebrations. It means so much to us, and we’re so grateful to all the amazing fans he has who donate from around the world in his name.’

All the money raised through the China Trek will be spent providing respite and palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions on the Fylde coast, free at the point of need.

To make a donation online, please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ thoughtsofjustafanalfieboe.

Rae Morris comes home for Christmas

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uccessful local musician Rae Morris returns home on Saturday 8th December to perform an intimate gig at Bootleg Social on Topping Street in Blackpool.

Rae began writing songs while she was still a teenager and came to the attention of BBC Radio Lancashire DJ Sean McGinty after undertaking her first few gigs around the north west. McGinty put Morris forward to perform at the BBC Introducing Stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2011 and from there she was signed Universal Publishing the same month and Atlantic Records just one month later.

Since then the singer has performed at festivals like Glastonbury and Bestival and released her debut album ’Unguarded’ in 2015. After touring the album far and wide, Morris took time off to write her second, ‘Someone Out There’, which

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saw Morris venture deeper into more electronic territory and was released to widespread acclaim early in 2018. She performed at the Highest Point festival this summer and is looking to wow crowds again with another Lancashire date this winter.

At the time of writing tickets were 60% sold out so get in there quickly to avoid dissapointment.

Bootleg Social & Pink Rabbit Events in collaboration with ITB present Rae Morris with support from Tuscan Sun. Bootleg Social, Topping Street, Blackpool. wwwbootlegsocial.co.uk

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Canada can do

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he Canadian pyrotechnics team were named as Blackpool’s World Fireworks Champions for the second time in four years.

Firemaster Productions saw off competition from the French and Romanian teams with a spectacular display during the third heat of this year’s event.

The Canadian team, who have been producing worldclass displays for over 10 years, won the same title on their last appearance in Blackpool in 2014.

The team’s success was announced on 5th October as UK’s favourite pyrotechnic team, Titanium, put on a spectacular show to close this year’s spectacular competition.

The displays are among the most popular events in Blackpool’s exciting calendar, featuring jaw-dropping displays – synched to music – by some of the most talented fireworks technicians in the world, attracting tens of thousands of spectators to Blackpool’s seafront each week.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said ‘This year has seen three exceptional displays and our congratulations go to Firemaster who did Canada proud with a superbly synchronised

show. The World Fireworks Championship is a firm favourite in the Blackpool calendar, illustrated by the sheer number of people who turn out to watch.’

The winner was chosen by a panel of judges including Cllr Campbell; Peter Sedgwick, owner of Blackpool’s piers; and Cheryl Tchobanian, owner of the Beach House Bar and Bistro who again sponsored the judges’ area.

Switch on in advance

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he free wristband ballot for the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event in 2019 is open right now.

It follows the unprecedented demand for this year’s event when a capacity audience packed the Tower Festival Headland Arena to watch a spectacular fivehour concert, culminating in an unforgettable switchon by international music star, Alfie Boe. Since then, the VisitBlackpool team has been swamped with requests for information on next year’s event, which will take place on Friday 30th August.

It will once again feature a star-studded concert produced in association with MTV. And the best thing is, it’s still free to register – all you have to do is enter the ballot to win wristbands.

Councillor Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council ‘Switch-On night is the biggest night in Blackpool’s calendar and the demand for wristbands gets bigger every year. This year’s SwitchOn was a huge success with Alfie Boe flicking the switch and some fabulous performances by the likes of Ella Eyre, Diversity, Jonas Blue and HRVY. It’s a night not to be missed and I would urge people to apply for their wristbands now – it could be the best free night out you’ll ever have!’

People can put their name in the hat by registering at www.visitblackpool.com/switchon for their chance to receive up to four wristbands per household.

The Switch-On ballot will remain open until Monday 29th July, 2019. From the start of August there will be a limited number of Golden Circle tickets available for sale which will guarantee attendance at the event.

This year, over 130,000 people applied for tickets to attend the event so registration has been opened early to give as many people as possible the chance to win some of the 20,000 tickets for next year’s event.

So, what are you waiting for? Visit www. visitblackpool.com/switchon to register now for your FREE Switch-On wristband!

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Backgammons back

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local business offering bespoke backgammon playing sets is celebrating after reaching its global sales target of 200 boards, picking up a shortlisting for a prestigious national design award and acquiring a legion of high profile fans in the process.

Bone Club, founded by Poulton-le-Fylde designer and backgammon enthusiast, Guy Haslam (45), started out as a community for local backgammon players ten years ago. Haslam, who studied furniture design and antique restoration, identified a gap in the market for a championship sized backgammon board that could enable players, new and old, to have the experience of championship play at an affordable price (£149).

Utilising his sculpture and carpentry skills, Haslam began designing and manufacturing the ‘ready to play’ collection of competition size backgammon boards, with the first hitting the market in 2016. Guy added this product range to his existing bespoke, handmade collection with private commissions offering boards made of leather, brass and Oak. What started out as a passion project has soon become a viable business with over 200 boards sold worldwide and a forecast to sell a further 100 before the close of 2018. Bone Club will also introduce a new range of board, ‘the good traditional’ which will be available from October onwards (RRP £299).

In September, the Bone Club backgammon board was shortlisted for a prestigious UK Backgammon Federation award for ‘best design’. Alongside recognition from the world of backgammon, Bone Club has been well received by a number of high profile fans.

International news giant Bloomberg purchased six boards for its summer party, the Malaysian royal family have a bespoke Bone Club board and twotime backgammon world champion and professional player Bill Robertie is also a fan of the brand.

More recently, world-renowned drum and bass master, and MBE awarded DJ, Goldie joined the Bone Club fold. The international music legend, who is a huge fan of backgammon, has waxed lyrical about his love for his Bone Club board to his 90,000 Instagram followers, pitching himself against Hollywood actor Jason Statham for a game.

Speaking about the boom of Bone Club, founder Guy Haslam commented ‘I started out the Bone

Club community as a way to reconnect with family and friends after relocating to the Fylde coast from Manchester ten years ago and I never imagined it would take the path that it has today. I’m hugely excited by innovating the boards and raising the profile of backgammon amongst new and global audiences.

We’ve large ambitions to create new products, ranging from Carbon Fibre backgammon boards to WIFI backgammon boards, and are in talks with a US distributor to help take Bone Club Stateside. And with the likes of Goldie – who I’m still waiting to take up my challenge of a game – and other high profile players all talking about the game, I’m confident that we’ll see more young players coming through the ranks and making their own mark on backgammon.’

Already innovating the Bone Club proposition, Guy has adapted his competition sized board range to include roll up travel boards, and in order to drive further innovation, Bone Club has recently purchased Andrew Pinkus backgammon machinery and equipment to enhance its board manufacturing capabilities.

With a true passion to being back the love of the game to everyone, Bone Clubs is building its community with regular events where everyone is welcome to come along, no matter what level of player you are.

Those wishing to join the Bone Club backgammon community can find out more about events, and purchase the boards, at www.boneclub.co.uk.

Bone Club’s are beginning to pop up around the county with regular club’s at Boca in Poulton-lefylde on a Wednesday night 7-10pm and FLOK in Manchester on a Sunday afternoon 4-7. Come join the club.

You can find out more about Bone Club at www. boneclub.co.uk

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very great Blackpool business was once at the point you’re at now. They wanted to launch but didn’t know how. Or they wanted to grow and needed a little help.

That’s what Blackpool Enterprise Week is all about, with 18 free to attend events full of insight, inspiration and practical advice for businesses at every stage of development. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a growing business or simply someone with the passion to turn a hobby into a career, they want to help.

Just starting or just started? Got the spark of a business idea? Blackpool Enterprise Week can help you turn it into something more: Ignition - 11 sessions, each designed to jump start broad ambitions, turn them into focused plans, and get things moving. Every workshop is friendly and informal, giving you plenty of opportunity to ask questions and find answers. Mix and match the following sessions as you wish: Inspiring People – Meet 6 successful local entrepreneurs who’ve already travelled the road you’re on now. Because nothing beats a Q&A with people who’ve ‘been there and done that’ Drop-In, Find Out – Your questions, answered by friendly experts. To get the most out of each session, jot a few burning questions down first GetSet Sessions – How do you turn a skill, interest or hobby into a real, thriving business? Join in and take the first steps Get Started boot camp - Businesses can’t thrive on passion alone. You need a solid, practical foundation on which to build, and the 5 workshops in the Boot Camp provide just that.

Treat each session as a standalone or join them all and get clear, practical advice on: 10 Steps to Starting Up, Marketing Financial Management, Digital Accounting Google Digital Garage, Events for established & growing businesses When Blackpool’s established businesses grow, we all benefit. That’s why Blackpool Enterprise Week has events to help growing businesses grow further: Show Me the Money: There are more business funding opportunities than you realise. Supported by the British Business Bank, this session will help you find them Digital Accounting Workshop: Stop missing out on unclaimed expenses, put all your finances in one place and discover the beauty of invoices that chase themselves Google Digital Garage: Is social media still on your business’ to-do list? At this session you’ll find out why social media matters more than ever, and get practical advice on creating an effective social media strategy Enterprise Week runs from 12th to 16th Novemeber 2018. Find out more at www.blackpoolunlimited. com/enterpriseweek/

Thank you...

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LACKPOOL FC Community Trust is supporting the Royal British Legion’s WWI centenary Thank You campaign and are looking for people across the town to join a campaign to mark the centenary of World War 1.

This year marks the centenary of the end of WWI and the club is supporting The Royal British Legion who are leading the nation in saying ‘Thank You’ to all who served, sacrificed and changed our world.

The Trust is looking to capture a series of short videos from Blackpool residents, employees of the club / Trust, or football fans in general that will be delivered across the Seasiders’ digital platforms.

Dave Marsland, who leads the Veteran programme for Blackpool FC Community Trust, said ‘This is such a significant date for the nation and it is great that we are supporting this campaign and give our community a platform to say thank you. We would urge as many

people as possible to get in touch with us if they would like to join the growing number of people who have already committed to saying thank you.’

The Community Trust will also be running two Armed Forces themed stadium tours during the week leading up to Armistice Day. These tours will take place on Monday, November 5, from 11am until 12.30pm and Thursday, November 8, from 1pm to 2.30pm. To reserve a place on these stadium tours please visit Eventbrite and search for Blackpool FC Community Trust, or call 01253 348691.

For more general information about Blackpool FC Community Trust projects email office@ bfcct.co.uk or visit their website - www. blackpoolfccommunitytrust.co.uk

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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

BOUNDARY LIBRARY @ THE GRANGE Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW Tel: 478270 MONDAY 9.30am-5pm TUESDAY 1pm - 5pm, WEDNESDAY 1pm 5pm, THURSDAY 1pm - 5pm FRIDAY 1.00pm - 5.00pm, SATURDAy 10.00am - 4.00pm SUNDAY closed

LAYTON LIBRARY Talbot Road, FY3 7BD Tel: 478145 MONDAY 10.00am - 5.00pm, TUESDAY closed, WEDNESDAY 10.00am - 7.00pm, THURSDAY 10.00am - 5.00pm, FRIDAY 10.00am - 5.00pm SATURDAY 10.00am 2.00pm SUNDAY closed

FOREST GATE BAPTIST CHURCH Forest Gate (off Whitegate Drive) invites you to join them for Sunday worship at 10.45am. For more information, please ring 397400

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FURRY TAILS FELINE WELFARE Local cat welfare charity serving the community in the 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 aim is to make our cats feel at home as possible. Our methods may seem MOOR PARK LIBRARY eccentric but they work. Our cats Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 are happy and healthy and our MONDAY 9.30am - 5.00pm, TUESDAY homing record is exceptional.

9.30am - 7.00pm Info on how to donate or adopt WEDNESDAY 9.30am - 5.00pm, THURSDAY 9.30am - 7.00pm, FRIDAY a cat visit www.feline-welfare. & SATURDAY 9.30am - 5.00pm, co.uk or tel: 01253 839500 SUNDAY - closed 30

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 NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. All our cats are in foster care until they are rehomed.

We have a policy to neuter all cats (when old enough) before rehoming. Prior to rehoming we carry out home checks of all prospective new owners and foster carers and we ask for an adoption donation of around £35 (adult cat) £40 (kitten). The rescue is run by Linda Cameron Davies with the support of volunteers and foster carers. Call 07982 677016, visit our webspage at www. blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email us at bpool9rehome@mail.com 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.

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Edward Street, Blackpool, FY1 1BA. We receive callers at the door most days until 9.00pm

local area support group for this debilitating condition and we would like other sufferers of this disease, carers, spouses and partners to come along and FUNDRAISING GROUP join us. Our aim is to offer help Why not come along & join our and support to each other and friendly fundraising group. We raise the profile of this little-known meet the first Thursday of every dreadful and fatal disease. Contact month at All Hallows Church Hall (Shipon Room) from 7.30pm - we - Malcolm Hyland: 01253 885561 / raise much needed funds for Trinity 07734 265748. Email - jmhyland@sky.

Hospice & Brian House Children’s com. Fred Bostock; 01253 713496.

Hospice in Bispham. We collect in Email - fbostock@talktalk.net stores, bag pack, run Quiz Nights, raffles, tombolas, bake cakes, ride DROP IN ON DEMENTIA bikes (not all at the same time) and Friday 16th Nov, 2-4pm If you are caring for someone have a good laugh. Come along with dementia or worried about & find out, we would love to meet your own memory come and find you - our members are aged 1580+ and live across the coast from information in a friendly place.

Advice for local families, talk to Fleetwood to Kirkham. professionals and get signposted to the services you may need FREE COMPUTER HELP with complimentary Therapists AT HOME available to give hand massages To disabled and older people.

Simply phone AbilityNet on 0800 and other treatments. Coffee, cakes and advice - no need to 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet. book and everyone is welcome. org.uk Trinity Hospice and Palative Care Services, Low Moor Road, AGE UK BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT SHOPPING SERVICE Bispham, FY2 0BG. Visit www. thefyldecoastdementiahub.org We provide a Shopping Service for more info to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to residents aged 18+.

Support is provided for clients if BLACKPOOL BUDDIES: needed. Contact 622812.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP BLACKPOOL FRIENDS GROUP Facing challenges with shared FOR TRINITY HOSPICE experiences. Supporting recovery, COFFEE MORNING building friendships, gaining Sat 3rd Nov, 10.00am Layton confidence and independence. It is Methodist Church Hall, Blackpool, peer supported run by volunteers.

FY3 7DZ.Please ring sheila 07990 Every Wednesday 1pm-3pm,476 600 051 if you need further info.

Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1JF. Contact Tom: 0771 738 0857.

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BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE Kincraig Community Centre, SUPPORT GROUP Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 Our meetings take place every two 0NB. Anyone who feels that they months at 2.00pm in the function may have a problem with alcohol room at Plough Inn, Staining. is welcome to attend any A.A. 14th December 2018: 8th meeting. This is an ‘open’ meeting February 2019, 12th April which means that partners, friends 2019, 14th June 2019. This is a and other interested people eg.

doctors, spiritual leaders and social workers etc are all welcome as well as the problem drinker.

Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30pm. Contact Ron H: 07429 9 66404 or Peter V: 07817 547973 bisphamworkshop@gmail.com MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch meet every 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 DIABETES UK Blackpool Area Group. Monthly meetings every 3rd Wednesday At 2.30 pm till 4.30 pm. Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 4UJ. For more information phone Gerald 07923954411, Doreen 07770630189.

MEDITATION & SPIRITUAL TEACHING 2pm every Tuesday, World Healing Centre, 476 Lytham Road, Blackpool. Also Silent meditation Thursdays 11am-11.30am.

Details 343701. No charge.

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch meet every 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 H&N CANCER SUPPORT MEETING At 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, Carer

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and family member on the night.

2nd Wednesday of the month, 7pm to 9pm. Contact Sharon - Mobile: 07572493874. Email: Sharon@ theswallows.org.uk SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402. We meet at every Tuesday at Cherry Tree Community Centre, Cherry Tree Gardens, Off Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool. FY4 4PY. between 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. We always have a laugh too. You can also find us on Facebook. We’re more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/ chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. We charge £3 p/w.

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.

PARKINSON’S UK BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE BRANCH meet on the first Monday of each month at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, FY5 2BQ. For support and social activities come and join us. For more info contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 THIS IS SILVERLINE. Need help? The Silver Line is 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.

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MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP We meet on the 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.

Please call 01253 697876 or 01253 353060.

NOOR A MADINA TRUST 29 to 35 Ripon Road, Blackpool We collect medical aids and medicine along with funds for overseas medical aid.

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.

PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL 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

Social Groups 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 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.

THE ‘CRAFTY LADIES’

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St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, Bispham. We now meet twice monthly 1pm to 3pm on the 1st & 2nd Wednesdays of the month. Brighten up the winter months, come and join us and bring your own craft project or learn something new - crochet, knitting, embroidery, card making, painting etc. If you’ve always wanted to paint but didn’t have the confidence to have a go, let us teach you. No drawing or painting skills are required as we give expert tuition. We also arrange outings to places of interest.

Contact: 01253 354278 or 01253 594585

ones. We organise coach trips and occasional outside workshops.

Dunsop Court, Blackpool.

Tel: 01253 405138

FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT FRIENDS Meets every first Monday of every second Month across the Fylde!

Come along and meet your Police Volunteer Andrew Noble and YOUR Local Police at an informal Coffee Meeting. Advice, Support and reassurance on offer. All Welcome!

For details contact Andrew: andrew.noble@lancashire.pnn. police.uk

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 SUNSHINE CLUB - OVER 60’S up on the night.

Held in St Luke’s church Staining, every 2nd Thursday of the month BLACKPOOL SUGARCRAFT for afternoon teas. We also run a If you have an interest in cake day trip the last Thursday of every decorating & Sugarcraft, then month. Everyone welcome. come along to our meetings. We For further details tel Mrs Finch have a different demonstrator on 01253 398555 or Mrs Ardley every month showcasing lots on 01253 397516 of different skills. It is a great opportunity to make new friends RENDEZVOUS COFFEE who share a passion for cake MORNING FOR OVER 55’S decorating. Everyone is welcome At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of from beginners to experienced each month in the church lounge Sugarcrafters. The club meets on at Christ Church with All Saints, the 3rd Thursday of the month Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 at The Stable, Bispham Parish Church, All Hallows Rd, Bispham, 4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, speakers, quizzes, games and FY2 OAY. For more info call gentle exercise. £1.50.

Cheryl 07735 605682 or find Contact Ruth 01253 390272. us on Facebook: Blackpool Sugarcraft Bsg ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP STITCH AND CHAT CLUB Amateur theatre group that meets Every Monday 12:30pm - 2:30pm at St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, & 2:30 - 4:15pm. We hold tuition All Hallows’ Road, Bispham every classes a supply materials for the Thursday at 7.30pm and Sundays following; Card Making, Knitting, Crochet, Pin Pricking and General at 7pm. Info Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 or by email: Crafts. Come along and learn a new skill or brush up on some old bmelling@blueyonder.co.uk

FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES ‘FCS’ (part of international ‘Meetup’) have a full calendar of events for you to pick and choose from. For anyone new to the area, working in the area, or just looking to make new friends and increase social activities, this is the group for you. With over 300 meetups in two years, we must be doing something right. www.meetup.com/fcsocialites or call 07974 597097 BISPHAM TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD Cavendish Road U R Church Hall Bispham. We are a group of forward looking women who meet together monthly. The annual programme includes speakers, demonstrations and social activities. Townswomen offer each other support and develop new skills and interests.

Our choir meet on Tuesdays at 2pm. Arts and crafts group meet every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. Also regular Drama Group meetings. New members will be assured of a warm welcome.

Contact Pauline 466768

SASSY SEWERS are a group of ladies who meet every Tuesday afternoon at St.Pauls Centre on Egerton Road from 1.00pm to 3.30pm to sew, chat and socialise. We also do soft furnishings, dress making, Quilting, knitting and cross-stitch.

We are a friendly sharing group of ladies getting together to share a common interest. We also enjoy going out for the occasional lunch together. New members are always welcome. There is a small charge of £1.50 per week to help pay for

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room hire. For more information ring Chris on 01253 593556. Or just come along on Tuesday.

Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383

The Guards Club (opposite Belle Vue pub) 37e Whitegate FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION Dr. Meet every 3rd Friday of the month at 19:30 for 20:00 hrs. The Cleveleys Community Centre.

FYLDE BIRD CLUB branch is open to serving and Show dog training, we’ll help you Fylde Bird Club. We are a small and you dog prepare for the show ex submariners also associate friendly bird watching club; we membership is available. All ring. All welcome whether new meet at 7.45 on the 4th Tuesday welcome. or experienced. 2nd Thursdays each month at The River Wyre in www.blackpoolsubmariners.

19:30, full list of dates available Poulton at 7.45. For £3.00 you can from our secretary Caroline weebly.com attend one of our meetings to for 07974079181, fkawebs@gmail. £3, or join the prices are £14 for WHIST DRIVE com or www.freewebs.com/ a single member, £10 for a senior, St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old fylde-kennel-association juniors £50 or for a family £22 each Hallow Road, Bispham. year. Visit www.fyldebirdclub.org Every Tuesday from 13:30pm.

Admission £2 to include tea and BLACKPOOL KEYBOARD biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won CLUB Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 Pro Deaf Club, The Claremont Community Centre, Claremont BLACKPOOL VETERANS Road Now in our 40th year!

BREAKFAST CLUB Concerts are held on the Squaddie banter on the Fylde.

2nd tuesday of each month We meet on alternate Saturdays / BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY commencing at 7.30pm. Top Sundays at 1300hrs in the Regent Blackpool Art Society is keen professional performers with a Cinema Market Cafe by Church for you to join us in our own variety of music to suit everyone.

Street Regent Street traffic lights purpose built studio on Wilkinson For details phone or text up on the 1st Floor (near the old Avenue, Blackpool. No experience Army Careers Office) Browse the Stephen on 07731 148530 necessary, just an interest in indoor market then sit down for a art. The studio is open Monday TRAMSHED THEATRE brew, breakfast and banter. to Friday for various members COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ groups. Thursday evening ‘club SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING night’ activities include free evening at Woodlands School, Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 demonstrations, practicals and Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Holy Family Church Hall, Links appraisals led by visiting artists.

Lancashire, FY3 9HF. Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome We also run coach trips, social We offer inclusive performing arts to all. Contact Doreen Tel: 01253 events and weekend workshops to children, young people and 890775 and hold a number of exhibitions adults aged 4 years upwards. of members work throughout Workshop fees are £30 for a term CARLETON LADIES GROUP the year. Interested? Go to our (approx 12 weeks). For info and St Martins & St Hildas Church website blackpoolartsociety. application form contact the 2nd Tuesday of every month Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: co.uk for more information or 1.45pm. Most welcome to come tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk call the studio on 01253 768297 and meet new people, Interesting or Steve Cross on 01253 885375 speakers as well as a walking NATIONAL SERVICE group/ladies luncheon, and theatre SEEKING FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL trips. Tel Hilary 01253 891569 AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Active 69 year old female would like female travel companion Meet at the The Victoria Hotel, THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSN Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 and male friend to share theatre, Blackpool & District Meet on the dancing, music, cinema, dining 3PZ. 1-0 pm for 1-30 pm on the Second Thursday of each Month out, social events. Call Sylvia third Tuesday of the month. All at 1930 hrs at The Plough Inn. 594488 old, new and associate members Chain Lane, Staining FY3 0BX. All welcome. Come along and meet Sappers Very welcome old friends, make new friends and BLACKPOOL & FYLDE BRANCH OF SUBMARINERS enjoy the afternoon.

ROYAL MARINES For further details contact Tom ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL 34

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Meet at Guards Club 37 Whitegates Drive, Blackpool. Third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm.

Retired Royal Marines and their families welcome. Contact Neville Ayrton Tel: 01253 868874 email: xbootneck36@btinternet.com

Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road, Poulton (next to Castle Gardens). Membership is open to retired or semi-retired persons.

Meetings include a speaker, refreshments, etc. New members welcome. Contact Mel on 352137.

CARD CRAFT CLASS Card making with instruction, open to all. No experience necessary, instruction given. Venue Salvation Army Raikes Parade. Every last Saturday of the month 10-12pm Contact Ann Pressley 01253 311231

ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College - 7.30pm Our meetings consist of illustrated talks covering all parts of the world, and speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and travellers from across the country.

New members and visitors are most welcome. Suitable for the disabled, including audio loop.

Refreshments available Cost: Membership is £20 for the season.

Visitors may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. This fee will be refunded if you join as a full member. For further information, including the Programme for the Year visit: wwwtraveltalks. club, Twitter @TravelTalksClub or Facebook.com/ FyldeTravellers.

Telephone Joan Gaffiney on 01253 700799

THE LIGHTHOUSE SPIRITUAL CENTRE Spencer Court Community Centre, Spencer Court, Blackpool, FY1 3TWNow being run by Deborah Lochrie (formerly of Shadowlands Psychic Club!) and Beverley Todd.

A warm welcome awaits you every Sunevening for a demonstration of mediumship followed by an Open Circle. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tea or coffee and biscuits afterwards included in the £3 entrance fee.

Find us on Facebook - Friends of the Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Blackpool YUGIOH POKEMON WEEKLY CLUB Join us on sat 5.30pm till 8.30pm at Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Blackpool.

More info tel 07939478483 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 THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm, at St. Martin’s and St.

BLACKPOOL MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION Ever been in the Merchant Navy?

Why not come along and join us?

Bring you partner if you wish. We meet on alternate Sundays at the Guards Club, Whitegate Drive at 11am. We are a very friendly group and we organise trips etc.

For more information please telephone 01253 700735 BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE YOUTH CONCERT BAND We are seeking a kit drummer for our Youth Concert Band under the age of 18 and who is grade 4 or above. We offer free rehearsals, a wide range of music covering various genres, full support when needed and the opportunity to perform at prestigious venues

including tours abroad. Please contact Andrew White on 07973 727881 or 01253 476767.

BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE COMMUNITY CHOIR IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. Enjoy singing? Looking for a choir for everyone that sings a variety of styles? A choir that is happy to take everyone from beginners to experienced singers, Male & Female? Aged 16 and up Then BMS Community Choir is for you.

We rehearse every Thursday nights at the Music Centre on Cherry Tree Road (next to St Georges School) from 7 - 8.30pm. For more information or questions contact bmscomchoir@gmail.com.

FHT BLACKPOOL FEDERATION OF HOLISTIC THERAPISTS MEETING Every last Thursday of the month held at Blackpool Cricket Club 7PM - 8:30pm Subs £3, Students/£5 Members/£8 Non members. Speakers every month friendly fun and informal meetings, all welcome! www.blackpool-crystal-therapy. co.uk/FHT LYTHAM HERITAGE GROUP 2 Henry Street, Lytham, Lancashire FY8 5LE SOCIAL EVENTS 2018 All Speaker events take place at the Assembly Rooms at 2.30pm.

Monday 12th November Speaker – Barbara Weston assisted by Veronica McDonnell and Jacqueline Love ‘Local Art Heritage’ Barbara is a Committee member of the “Friends of the Lytham St Annes Art Collection”.

Tel: (01253) 730787 Archive – Tel: (01253) 730775 thecentre@lythamheritage.co.uk archivecentre@lythamheritage. co.uk. www.lythamheritage. co.uk KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA First Monday of every month.

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Reading Lounge, Central Library, 3pm - 4.30pm. All hands on deck knitting poppies (For Victoria Hospital in association with The British Legion, all for charity)

GUITAR PLAYER OR KEYBOARD PLAYER NEEDED FOR BAND Female or Male Guitar or Keyboard player (or someone who can do both) required for original atmospheric moody alternative rock band with shoegaze and post-rock influences. Sound is somewhere between The Cure, Cocteau Twins, Daughter, Foals and Mogwai. Listen online and get in touch. Practice weekly in Blackpool Town Centre and have gigs/releases lined up. We need someone reliable. www.oceansoveralderaan.co.uk, Email: treefiddy@ oceansoveralderaan.co.uk

RA and attached Personnel made welcome. For details contact honsecraablackpoolandfylde@ yahoo.com or ring Mike 01253 761769 GAY DINING GROUP Lytham, St Anne’s and Fylde Coast. A great way to meet new like-minded friends in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Good company, good food, enjoy life to the full. Meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month (22nd Nov and 20th Dec). Various venues in the Lytham/St Anne’s area. For more information and details of our next get-together text 07468 492304.

WANTED MEMBERS FOR FYLDE COMMUNITY BAND Can you play, or are learning to play an instrument? Do you want to meet new people and to play all kinds of pop music from C&W to Soul? Then please get in touch.

Age and ability not important.

Contact Phil 07522490715

THE COASTERS CHOIR (FORMERLY ONE ACCORD) We have a new name, new Musical BLACKPOOL FRIENDS OF Director and we are looking for TRINITY HOSPICE GROUP new members, Male and Female are looking for places in the to embark on this exciting journey Blackpool area to hold coffee with us. We are a friendly group mornings at, more likely at the weekend. That could be churches, who would make you feel most welcome and at ease. There is church halls, community rooms, a good social side to the choir anywhere really where we would too where we go out to dinner, have access to hot water and Afternoon Tea and a Christmas preferably a kitchen area..

Party Night. We love to sing, so if All the cash raised will go directly you enjoy singing too, even if at to Trinity Hospice and our volunteers will do all the hard work, the moment it’s just to yourself, DO come along and give it a try. we just ask for use of the room.

What have you got to lose? The Sheila Swan on 07990 600051 Choir is Cleveleys based, meeting at 7.30pm Thursday evenings at BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE the Community Centre, Beach ROYAL ARTILLERY Road, NO AUDITION NECESSARY ASSOCIATON Meets 2nd Monday of the Month at For further information please ring Gail: 07826 866790 or Newton Arms Staining Road FY3 0AJ. 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex Linda:01253 355512 36

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 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 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 winter season when we have a set programme of presentations with occasional conversation evenings when you have a better chance to get to know existing members.

Contact Terry on 01253 867825 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

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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? Are you between 25 and 105 yrs old? Then Rotary is for you! Palatine Club 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.

Lytham. Admission fee of £8 for non-members. 07399 870179. theartssocietyfylde.org.uk.

NORTHERN LIGHTS ASTROLOGICAL SOCIETY Meeting every first Tuesday of the month, upstairs at Blackpool Cricket Club, West Park Drive, FY3 9EQ. We are a friendly group who BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH have talks and discussions for LEGION The Hidden Gem of the Social Club people with little or no experience Scene. Varied entertainment every on all aspects of astrology plus afternoon & evening, including our we hold social events throughout the year including a Christmas famous Free & Easy, and Wacky Wednesday Club. Function Room lunch. Next meeting Tuesday Available for Special Events & November 6th, 8:00pm. No Forces Reunions. All welcome, annual membership fee, £4 contact the Treasurer on 01253 entrance fee, your first meeting 508084. King Street, Blackpool is free with complimentary info pack. Call Kevin 01253 402137 or 07419333843 Email BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB kevinrowan2@hotmail.com or Meets at Staining Village Hall the visit our facebook page. last Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. New Members and Guests welcome. Contact Joan Pickering 01253 394622

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BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE FRENCH CIRCLE Monday 26 November, 7.45pm.

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BISPHAM IL GI TAEKWONDO SELF DEFENSE Various locations, see website for details. Established in Lancashire, Northwest England for over 30 years; Il GI Taekwondo is a full member organisation of the UK Taekwondo Development Council. Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and Saturdays 11:00 to 12:00.

Contact 07812 898268. www. ilgitaekwondo.org 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.

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charge which goes to support the work of Lytham Hall. Food will be available both days.

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A VERY MESSY CHRISTMAS 11 BLACKPOOL FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER Sat 22nd December, 9.00pm For the 11th year around 15 of the local area’s finest bands and singers get together for a night full of original and warped christmas NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE covers. All the bands and singers PRESENTS SAM HAYWOOD on the night perform a short set Friday 16 November, 7.30pm, list of three songs with at least one North Fylde Music Circle welcomes christmas cover performed by each back the outstanding pianist, act. It’s always a busy night and a Sam Haywood. He will be playing great way to sample whats going Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin on with the local music scene. and Vorisek. Non-members Takings on the night donated most welcome, admission £10, to the Blackpool Food Bank, students £4. Blackpool Sixth helping to provide emergency food Form College Theatre, Blackpool parcels for people in need (www.

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BREAKING THROUGH: UNKNOWN & UNSEEN Runs from 9th - 28th November An exhibition of diverse and personal artwork produced, often under unconventional or difficult circumstances, by artists within the local community for pleasure, recreation and their own fulfilment.

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THE AGE OF JAZZ Weds 7th Nov, 7pm A lecture by Sandy Burnett covering the early years of jazz from its beginnings through to the start of the Second World War. Drawing on his practical experience both as musicologist and gigging musician, Sandy is able to shed light on jazz from the inside. His illustrations range from early pre-impressions by Maurice Ravel and others and the very earliest jazz recordings, through to classics by Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and the dawn of the Swing Era. Lowther Pavilion, Lytham, FY8 5QQ

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