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lackpool’s award-winning Lightpool Festival is back again this year for October half-term starting 15th October

The festival will provide a spectacular mix of live performance, light-based art installations, the return of the illuminated tram parade and a special collaboration with the BBC Philharmonic.

The inaugural Lightpool Festival was staged in 2016 and went on to be named as best major event in the Lancashire Tourism Awards. A smaller-scale festival was held in 2017, introducing for the first time a promenade parade of Blackpool’s unique collection of illuminated heritage trams.

Thanks to a grant of £85,000 through Arts Council, England’s National Lottery funded Grants for the Arts programme as the main funder and other key partners VisitBlackpool, LeftCoast and the BBC Philharmonic. The 2018 festival will revert to a largescale festival, with events taking place over two weeks at the end of October.

Jane Beardsworth, Director North, Arts Council England said ‘I’m delighted that we are supporting this year’s Lightpool Festival with funding from the National Lottery. The festival is a great way for residents and visitors alike to enjoy an amusing and thought provoking programme of light works which accompany the world famous Illuminations.’

The festival programme will be launched in the week commencing October 15th with ‘Light Odyssey’, a fully immersive light and sound spectacular featuring the BBC Philharmonic in the iconic Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens.

recruited cast of more than 100 people.

The festival programme will be complemented by the Lightpool 3D projection shows, which will be projected each night on to the Blackpool Tower buildings throughout the Illuminations season, August 31st to November 4th.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said ‘We are delighted that Arts Council England has come on board as a lead partner, giving us the opportunity to create another large-scale festival during the October half-term. Over the past two years, the festival events have proved hugely popular with residents and visitors and from what is already planned, we know that this year’s event is going to be bigger and better than ever.’

Most of the events will be free to access, although the Light Odyssey show will be ticketed. Further details on all the events will follow in the coming weeks. For regular updates, go to www.visitblackpool.com/ lightpoolfestival

Over the following week, there will be a light-based art trail along the promenade and through the town centre, with live fire and light-related performances from October 25-27. These will include the return of last year’s hugely successful illuminated tram parade as part of a dazzling Carnival of The Lights on 25th October.

On Friday 26th October, LeftCoast will present an epic dance production featuring projections and pyrotechnics with a locally

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ormer Strictly Come Dancing finalist Jason Donovan, tells Ann all about Fame, Musicals, and why he is having a ‘midlife crisis’ on stage nightly.

Tell me more about you new tour ‘Midlife Crisis’

JD ‘I hit 50 and figured now would be a great time to tell all on stage, but it’s a great show and the questions from the audience are very direct, but again you are part of people’s history which is wonderful’

You were the biggest selling pop act of 1989, great memories?

JD ‘Of course, I was very young, so did not really appreciate it as you don’t when you’re that young, but looking back now, it was madness, but a great madness. I mean, what a feat to do that, but it was also down to great songs and having great producers in Stock, Aitken & Waterman.’

Strictly Come Dancing?

JD ‘Loved the show, and more so that I made it to Blackpool. I can’t begin to tell you the competition that there is to get there. It’s seen as the Mecca of the show and we all wanted it so I was very pleased that I got to dance on the Tower ballroom floor.’

What did you enjoy so much about Strictly Come Dancing?

JD ‘Well the outfits and what they did to turn you into a Prince, I mean some people don’t embrace it, but I sure did, and I liked what they did to me every week. I mean they make you look so good in that you really feel the character you’re dancing.

It’s amazing really’

You are also turning to producing as well with Priscilla

JD ‘I have starred in the show many times, but when they offered me the chance to produce I jumped at it because knowing the show, I know what I believe the audience want to see, so it’s a very exciting time’

What advice would you give to others starting out?

JD ‘Work hard and grab the opportunities, because you will learn something from them and above all, keep working hard because a little rejection does us all good from time to time and makes you work harder’ 12

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Priscilla Queen of the Desert is coming to Blackpool next year , what can fans expect?

JD ‘It is Ann, well done. It’s at the Winter Gardens from the 21st to 26th October in 2019 and we want to see everyone there, ready to party and sing along. We want them to experience a wonderful night out

You appear to love Blackpool and came here last with the Hit Factory show – what is the appeal?

JD ‘I do you know, and the appeal is the town is known all over the world as a party capital and to be asked to appear here is always an honour. I do think you have a vibrant entertainment scene, with visitors and locals really embracing it all – wonderful place’

Finally can we mention your other mega hit show ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. Is it true you kept the famous coat, and still have it today?

I do have it, but how do you know about that? Well I can’t wear it out and about can I, but yes on the final night I just slipped off home wearing it, and as of, yet no one has asked for it back, so I am happy about that’ Find out more about Jason at www.jasondonovan.com

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PDSA Vet Olivia Anderson-Nathan explains that many of the ailments old age pets can suffer from are similar to those we might expect to get ourselves. she says ‘It’s incredibly common for our pets to start to slow down as they reach their senior years but, with a little extra care and attention, we can treat or accommodate for many of the things that cause them to slow down.

Regular vet check-ups help to spot problems earlier and mean treatment can be started sooner, helping your pet continue to lead a happy and healthy life. It’s important pet owners don’t dismiss signs of disease as inevitable due to old age. Stiffness, tiredness and changes to toileting habits are just some of the symptoms that may mean there’s a problem and it’s important to speak to your vet to see what you can do to alleviate symptoms and help your pet.’

Arthritis, dementia-like symptoms and most cancers are all more prevalent in older pets, as they are in people. Older pets are also at risk of other diseases like diabetes, kidney and liver problems and hormone imbalances.

A check-up at the vet every six months, even if they seem healthy, will help ensure any illness your pet might be developing are spotted at an early stage, when there’s a better chance of successful treatment or management of many conditions.

Signs your pet may be unwell are the same for older pets as they are for younger pets. In older pets, there are some subtle signs that it’s good to keep an eye out for: • Changes in weight (i.e. unexplained loss or gain) • Changes in energy levels (most often tiredness, but an unusual increase in activity is also a symptom) • Stiffness when standing up or walking, or

Looking after Old Age Pets PDSA advice on recognising signs of illness in older pets lameness that’s worse after resting • Changes in appetite (most often off their food, but being ravenous all the time is also a sign) • Drinking more • Changes to toileting habits (e.g. going to the toilet more than usual or toileting in unusual places) • Bad breath or sweet-smelling breath • New lumps and bumps or swellings • Seeming confused • Barking or meowing at night If your pet shows any of these symptoms, no matter what their age, it is worth getting them checked by a vet to get any health problems treated.

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It’s important to remember that many pets stay very healthy through later life, but spotting problems early often means treatment is more effective.

Olivia adds ‘Even if your pet does develop an illness in old age, many can be treated or managed, ensuring they can lead a happy life. So if you’re worried about your pet’s health at any time, take to them to your vet as soon as possible to stand the best chance of successfully treating the condition.’

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he sequence of headline projects that will catalyse the £100m regeneration of Blackpool town centre has been confirmed.

With the traditional retail offer under serious threat on high streets throughout the UK, Blackpool Council is committed to focusing large-scale investment in a series of major schemes that will breathe new life into the town centre over the next three years.

These projects include:

into our town centre. Put together, they will deliver

• A £26m investment in a new state-of-the-art transformational change.’ conference centre next to the Winter Gardens which will open for business in August 2019 attracting visitors throughout the year

• Support for the extension of the Houndshill Shopping Centre to include a new wilko store, IMAX-style cinema and new restaurant.

• A new £23m tram extension from the Promenade to Blackpool North Station, creating a seamless link to the newly-electrified rail line.

• A new 144 bedroom, 4-star Holiday Inn and

restaurant that will be sited at the North Station transport interchange on the site of the old wilko building.

• A £7m Quality Corridors programme that will see the refurbishment of King Street, Deansgate, Edward Street, Topping Street, Cookson Street and Dickson Road.

• The relocation of several hundred private sector office workers into the Council’s headquarters at Bickerstaffe Square.

The first of the projects, the new Winter Gardens Conference Centre, is now taking shape, with phases 1 and 2 of the structural steelwork in place. At the end of August, the Winter Gardens switched over to new electricity and gas supplies, increasing capacity and future-proofing the venue. There are currently 30 live enquiries for new conferences and events in the new facility, with five bookings already confirmed.

The tramway project will see all road closures completed before the end of February 2019 and the new station will then be built once the existing wilko store is demolished. The first passengers will be able to ride up to Talbot Gateway before the end of 2020.

The new Holiday Inn and restaurant will also be built once wilko is demolished, opening pre-Christmas 2021 and employing more than 100 people.

Over the next few weeks, the final touches will be put on a complex set of agreements that will result in the relocation of wilko, the completion of the tramway extension and the development of the new Imax cinema and branded restaurant, the Blackpool museum and two new four and five-star hotels.

• Support for the development of Blackpool’s The sign-off of the various agreements in October first five-star hotel at Sands Venue on Central Promenade.

• Development of a museum celebrating Blackpool’s

unique place in popular culture and creating another year-round visitor attraction in the heart of the resort.

Cllr Simon Blackburn, Leader of Blackpool Council said ‘The face of retailing is changing more extensively and rapidly than anyone can have expected, resulting in increased levels of high street retail vacancy in town and city centres right across the county. We are acutely aware of how these challenges are playing out in Blackpool, where the context of our retailing environment is already somewhat volatile because of the seasonal nature of footfall through the town centre.

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will catalyse a sequence of projects that will see the new wilko store being completed on Tower Street in late autumn 2019 and opening shortly afterwards, safeguarding 60 jobs and securing the future of a major retailer. That will be followed by the completion of the IMAX-style cinema in autumn of the following year, creating 20 new jobs.

A new branded restaurant employing 30 people will also be part of the Tower Street development.

The £20m investment in the new Sands Venue Resort Hotel will see Blackpool’s first ever five-star full service hotel opening circa Christmas 2019 and employing more than 100 people.

Cllr Blackburn added ‘In addition to these exciting new developments, we continue to develop plans to increase the level of quality office floor space and associated jobs in the town centre. To this end, I am delighted to welcome hundreds of new private sector staff who are locating to our building at Bickerstaffe Square this autumn. I am also determined that we make the strongest possible case to Government for the relocation of existing public sector employment from peripheral locations in Blackpool directly into the town centre in the years ahead.’

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American style Beetroot Pie

Serves 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45-50 minutes

You’ll need: 250g shortcrust pastry 325g plain cooked (vacuum packed) beetroot, drained 3 eggs 75g soft brown sugar 2tsp ground mixed spice ½ tsp ground allspice (optional) ½ tsp ground ginger (optional) 250ml double cream

Why not try this beetroot pie as an alternative to pumpkin this Halloween?

What to do: Preheat the oven to 200˚C/Gas Mark 6.

Roll out the pastry and use it to line a 23cm loose bottomed pie tin. Line with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans. Bake blind for 20 minutes.

Whilst the pastry is baking, prepare the filling by pureeing the beetroot along with the eggs in a food processor.

In a small saucepan add the sugar, all the spices and cream and bring slowly up to a simmering point. Pour into the food processor and mix thoroughly with the beetroot puree.

Remove the pastry case from the oven and reduce the temperature to 180˚C/Gas Mark 4. Pour the filling carefully into the pastry case and bake for around 25-30 minutes. The edge should be puffed up a little and the centre will still be a touch wobbly.

Allow to cool and chill in the fridge.

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Alfie fans raise funds for Trinity

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enerous Alfie Boe fans around the world have raised an incredible £1,283 for Trinity Hospice by watching videos of the singer in action over one weekend at the end of August.

The ‘Alfie Boe YouTube Marathon’ organised by the official Alfie Boe fan blog, ‘thoughtsofjustafan’ asked fans to make a donation online while watching and sharing their favourite Alfie moments. It’s the second time the blog has organised the event in aid of Trinity Hospice, where Alfie is a Patron, and this year’s total is more than double that of last year’s.

Alfie himself sent a tweet on Sunday thanking fans for their support of Trinity Hospice. He said ‘A massive thank you to all who took part in @AlfieBoeFanBlog’s @YouTube marathon which has raised an amazing £1,283.81 for @trinity_hospice!’

out there who made a donation as part of the Alfie Boe YouTube Marathon. The event raised a fantastic sum of money which, when we saw that some of it came from Japan and the US, is just staggering. We are so privileged to have Alfie as our Patron, as events like this prove his name alone encourages people to support our very local charity and hospice care. We can’t thank thoughtsofjustafan enough for putting on this event in aid of Trinity Hospice and Brian House Children’s Hospice, and encouraging everyone who took part to donate whatever they could help us provide the very best palliative care here on the Fylde coast.’

Head of Fundraising at Trinity Hospice Linzi Warburton said ‘We are incredibly grateful to all the Alfie Boe fans

Find out more about Trinity Hospice and all the good work they do at www.trinityhospice.co.uk

‘Thoughtsofjustafan’ blogger Jane Ireland said ‘Alfie’s fans are as generous as him and we love to support Trinity and Brian House when we can. Watching Alfie videos is a great way to raise money and we’re all thrilled to see the total reach over £1,200.’

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Now, he’s very much in his element, creating music that could become anthems in clubs everywhere. Ollie had an early start in the business, producing and DJ’ing from the age of fifteen. After talking to the ‘Get Started’ team Ollie has turned his passion into a career.

a catchy beat and impressive vocals. His collaboration with Rich James on the track ‘Voices’ has over one million streams.

Ollie’s mum Lesley, said ‘From a very early age it was clear Ollie had an ear for music. As a hobby it was his passion and he went on to teach himself how to produce electronic dance music from the age of 14. Ollie has received valuable help from the Get Started team. Their encouragement and advice has given him valuable business tools to drive his career.’

His achievements are already impressive with the amount of play he is currently receiving including BBC Radio Lancashire, with his tracks amassing millions of streams on Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube and additional plays in clubs worldwide. He has also received recognition from other industry blog platforms such as WeRaveYou & YourEDM.

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Money matters with Martin Lewis

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Flight delay compensation

ummer’s now over, and sadly there’s little you can do to repair a holiday ruined by flight delay or cancellation (eg from a strike like Ryanair’s) but many are entitled to up to £550 per person compensation. In fact this applies even for delays as far back as 2012.

This means you can claim a fixed amount of compensation if you meet certain criteria below, for flights going back to 2012. Here’s the key things to know.

1. It must be an ‘EU regulated

flight’. That means the flight must have left from an EU

This is not usually that difficult to do, I get positive feedback all the time, like Andy who tweeted me: ‘@MartinSLewis Quick thanks. Followed your advice. Just received 2 x £540 for flight delays Thomas Cook dealt with it very quickly too.’

And Amanda: ‘@MartinSLewis Thank you. Put in a claim to EasyJet for a flight delay of 3 1/2 hours and have just received £703 compensation 10 days later’.

2. It must have ARRIVED 3hrs+

late. It doesn’t matter how late you leave, it’s all about how late you arrived. So if you’re on a flight that takes off 4 hours late but arrives 2 hours 55minutes late – you’re not over the three hours needed to get compensation. And technically the time that counts is when the door opens to get off the plane.

3.

The easy rules apply to EU regulated flights. This is all about EU regulation 261/2004 – and it’s important to mention that rule in any complaint you make as it has specific rules (and that’s due to move into UK law once we leave the EU).

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Manchester, you are entitled to compensation under this rule flying EU airlines like Virgin or KLM, but not on Air India.

airport (including all UK airports of course) or arrived at an EU airport (but in this case it must be an EU airline). So a delayed Manchester to Miami flight qualifies, regardless of the airline. Yet for Miami to

It must have been the airline’s fault to claim. So things such as bad weather, airport staff strikes or political problems doesn’t count, and you can’t claim compensation.

However, things that are under the airlines control such as staffing problems, poor planning, and now even technical problems caused by not fixing regular wear and tear all count. Airlines will try and play fast and loose with this – so listen carefully and note down what you’re told is the

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delay reason. If for example they’ve people working on the planes to fix them for hours but later claim bad weather – challenge it. Ryanair has already declared it won’t pay compensation for the strike by some of its Irish pilots in July as it says it wasn’t at fault. Yet the regulator, the Civil Aviation, has said you should get it. So if it rejects you in the first instance just carry on to the next stage (see below).

4. You are entitled to cash. Airlines

sometimes offer vouchers, so unless they’re offering more, you can formally say you want cash.

How do I put in a claim?

My full help including a totally free tool to do this is at www.mse.me/ flightdelays. But if you want to do it manually, first, write to the airline stating the details of your delay and asking for the compensation.

If rejected, and that’s common, then depending on where you flew from and the airline you flew with, you can go to the relevant regulators for that country, or one of several new Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) schemes many airlines have signed up with.

If your appeal is unsuccessful it’s still possible to go to court if you really want to press your case, though then you need to weigh up if it’s worth it. And

while I would always try and do this yourself for free up to this point – if you do decide to go to court then you may want to use someone like Bott & Co, a law firm that has been at the forefront of flight delay compensation, though it will take 25% of what you are due if you win as a fee.

How much compensation can I get?

The amount you get is fixed solely on the flight length and delay time. So a 1,000km flight delayed by three hours is €250 (£220ish) per person, while a 4,000km flight delayed for five hours is €600 (£540ish) per person.

What if my cancelled?

flight

was

Then you’re entitled to the choice of a refund or a replacement flight – and that applies whether it is the airlines fault or not.

However, if it was the airlines fault and it cancelled your flight within two weeks of departure, then you’re entitled to compensation on top if the arrival time of that flight is late. This is true even if you opt for a refund, as then you may still be due compensation if the alternative flight you were offered would have arrived later than your original flight.

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Is this fair on the airlines?

I don’t want to push unnecessary compensation culture. For someone on a £50 flight, only just three hours delayed, and had a fun time in the airport bar, it’s worth questioning whether it’s fair to push for £220, after all, it could push up all our air fares.

Yet, if you’re a family with young kids who spent 24 hours in a smelly airport lounge with kids sleeping on the seats – then push for your rights. Everyone should make their own ethical choice of whether to take up the cudgels.

Martin Lewis is the Founder and Chair of MoneySavingExpert. com. To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www. moneysavingexpert. com/latesttip.

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Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to We provide a Shopping Service 8:30pm. Contact Ron H: 07429 9 to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde 66404 or Peter V: 07817 547973 and Wyre to residents aged 18+. bisphamworkshop@gmail.com Support is provided for clients if needed. Contact 622812.

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Branch meet every 2nd Wednesday every PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE month from 11.00am-1.00pm at SUPPORT GROUP Blackpool Centre for Independent Our meetings take place every two Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, months at 2.00pm in the function Blackpool. Contact Contact Linda room at Plough Inn, Staining.

Endicott 828584 or mndconnect 12th October, 14th December 08457 626262 2018: 8th February 2019, 12th April 2019, 14th June 2019. This DIABETES UK is a local area support group for Blackpool Area Group. Monthly this debilitating condition and we meetings every 3rd Wednesday would like other sufferers At 2.30 pm till 4.30 pm. Tesco Extra of this disease, carers, spouses Community Room, Clifton Retail and partners to come along and Park, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 join us. Our aim is to offer help 4UJ. For more information phone and support to each other and Gerald 07923954411, Doreen raise the profile of this little-known 07770630189.

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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 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

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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.

Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90

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 MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE are part of the Gate Community BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT Church. For info, contact Julia on 07969087352 or 01253 760758.

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.

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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’ 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 PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL months, come and join us and ADVISER bring your own craft project or Sharon Holland, covering learn something new - crochet, Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and knitting, embroidery, card making, Lancaster. Offering information and painting etc. If you’ve always support to anyone with a diagnosis wanted to paint but didn’t have of Parkinson’s and their families. the confidence to have a go, let us If you would like to get in touch to teach you. No drawing or painting discuss if I can help you, please skills are required as we give ring; 0344 225 3757, email expert tuition. We also arrange sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or outings to places of interest. visit the Parkinson’s UK website; Contact: 01253 354278 or 01253 www.parkinsons.org.uk 594585

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 07853 567 785.

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 up on the night.

BLACKPOOL SUGARCRAFT

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If you have an interest in cake decorating & Sugarcraft, then come along to our meetings. We have a different demonstrator every month showcasing lots of different skills. It is a great opportunity to make new friends who share a passion for cake decorating. Everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced Sugarcrafters. The club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at The Stable, Bispham Parish Church, All Hallows Rd, Bispham, FY2 OAY. For more info call Cheryl 07735 605682 or find us on Facebook: Blackpool Sugarcraft Bsg STITCH AND CHAT CLUB Every Monday 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 2:30 - 4:15pm. We hold tuition classes a 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. 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 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 RENDEZVOUS COFFEE MORNING FOR OVER 55’S At 10.30 am on the first Tuesday of each month in the church lounge at Christ Church with All Saints, Palatine Road, Blackpool FY1 4BT. All welcome. Coffee, cakes, speakers, quizzes, games and gentle exercise. £1.50.

Contact Ruth 01253 390272.

ST BERNADETTE’S PLAYERS AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP Amateur theatre group that meets at St. Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows’ Road, Bispham every Thursday at 7.30pm and Sundays at 7pm. Info Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 or by email: 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 352365

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

FYLDE BIRD CLUB Fylde Bird Club. We are a small friendly bird watching club; we meet at 7.45 on the 4th Tuesday each month at The River Wyre in Poulton at 7.45. For £3.00 you can attend one of our meetings to for £3, or join the prices are £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £50 or for a family £22 each year. Visit www.fyldebirdclub.org BLACKPOOL KEYBOARD CLUB Pro Deaf Club, The Claremont Community Centre, Claremont Road Now in our 40th year!

Concerts are held on the 2nd tuesday of each month commencing at 7.30pm. Top professional performers with a variety of music to suit everyone.

For details phone or text Stephen on 07731 148530

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TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ evening at Woodlands School, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF. We offer inclusive performing arts to children, young people and adults aged 4 years upwards.

Workshop fees are £30 for a term (approx 12 weeks). For info and application form contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk NATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL AND DISTRICT REFORMATION Meet at the The Victoria Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys FY5 3PZ. 1-0 pm for 1-30 pm on the third Tuesday of the month. All old, new and associate members welcome. Come along and meet old friends, make new friends and enjoy the afternoon.

For further details contact Tom Lowe, Tel. 01253 593383

of members work throughout the year. Interested? Go to our website blackpoolartsociety. co.uk for more information or call the studio on 01253 768297 or Steve Cross on 01253 885375 SEEKING FRIENDSHIP Active 69 year old female would like female travel companion and male friend to share theatre, dancing, music, cinema, dining out, social events. Call Sylvia 594488 BLACKPOOL & FYLDE BRANCH OF SUBMARINERS ASSOCIATION The Guards Club (opposite Belle Vue pub) 37e Whitegate Dr. Meet every 3rd Friday of the month at 19:30 for 20:00 hrs. The branch is open to serving and ex submariners also associate membership is available. All welcome. www.blackpoolsubmariners. weebly.com

FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION Cleveleys Community Centre.

Show dog training, we’ll help you and you dog prepare for the show ring. All welcome whether new or experienced. 2nd Thursdays 19:30, full list of dates available from our secretary Caroline WHIST DRIVE 07974079181, fkawebs@gmail.

St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old com or www.freewebs.com/ Hallow Road, Bispham. fylde-kennel-association Every Tuesday from 13:30pm.

Admission £2 to include tea and BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won Blackpool Art Society is keen Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 for you to join us in our own purpose built studio on Wilkinson Avenue, Blackpool. No experience BLACKPOOL VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB necessary, just an interest in Squaddie banter on the Fylde. art. The studio is open Monday We meet on alternate Saturdays / to Friday for various members Sundays at 1300hrs in the Regent groups. Thursday evening ‘club Cinema Market Cafe by Church night’ activities include free Street Regent Street traffic lights demonstrations, practicals and up on the 1st Floor (near the old appraisals led by visiting artists.

Army Careers Office) Browse the We also run coach trips, social indoor market then sit down for a events and weekend workshops and hold a number of exhibitions brew, breakfast and banter.

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SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome to all. Contact Doreen Tel: 01253 890775 CARLETON LADIES GROUP St Martins & St Hildas Church 2nd Tuesday of every month 1.45pm. Most welcome to come and meet new people, Interesting speakers as well as a walking group/ladies luncheon, and theatre trips. Tel Hilary 01253 891569 THE ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSN Blackpool & District Meet on the Second Thursday of each Month at 1930 hrs at The Plough Inn. Chain Lane, Staining FY3 0BX. All Sappers Very welcome ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION BLACKPOOL 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 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 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.

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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

the Year visit: wwwtraveltalks. club, Twitter @TravelTalksClub or Facebook.com/ FyldeTravellers.

Telephone Joan Gaffiney on 01253 700799

members. Speakers every month friendly fun and informal meetings, all welcome! www.blackpool-crystal-therapy. co.uk/FHT

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

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 8th October Speaker - Gerry Wolstenholme ‘Whitehall Reminiscences’. 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

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 BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE more info call Marie 07961663102 YOUTH CONCERT BAND We are seeking a kit drummer for THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP our Youth Concert Band under the Meets on the first and third age of 18 and who is grade 4 or Wednesdays of each month, 2pm above. We offer free rehearsals, to 4pm, at St. Martin’s and St. a wide range of music covering Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood various genres, full support when Road, Poulton (next to Castle needed and the opportunity to Gardens). Membership is open to perform at prestigious venues retired or semi-retired persons. including tours abroad. Please Meetings include a speaker, contact Andrew White on 07973 refreshments, etc. New members 727881 or 01253 476767. welcome. Contact Mel on 352137.

BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS COMMUNITY CHOIR IS The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. Form College - 7.30pm Enjoy singing? Looking for a choir Our meetings consist of illustrated for everyone that sings a variety talks covering all parts of the of styles? A choir that is happy world, and speakers are drawn to take everyone from beginners from recognised professional to experienced singers, Male & writers, photographers and Female? Aged 16 and up Then journalists, our own members and BMS Community Choir is for you. travellers from across the country. We rehearse every Thursday nights New members and visitors are at the Music Centre on Cherry most welcome. Suitable for the Tree Road (next to St Georges disabled, including audio loop.

School) from 7 - 8.30pm. For more Refreshments available Cost: information or questions contact Membership is £20 for the season. bmscomchoir@gmail.com.

Visitors may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. This fee FHT BLACKPOOL will be refunded if you join as a FEDERATION OF HOLISTIC full member. 3rd Oct Canada: The THERAPISTS MEETING Rockies to the Badlands. 10th Oct Every last Thursday of the month Lake Como. 24th Oct To Eritrea & held at Blackpool Cricket Club Ethiopia. For further information, 7PM - 8:30pm Subs £3, including the Programme for Students/£5 Members/£8 Non

KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA First Monday of every month.

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) BLACKPOOL FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE GROUP are looking for places in the Blackpool area to hold coffee mornings at, more likely at the weekend. That could be 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

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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 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 (Oct, 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.

who would make you feel most welcome and at ease. There is a good social side to the choir too where we go out to dinner, Afternoon Tea and a Christmas Party Night. We love to sing, so if you enjoy singing too, even if at the moment it’s just to yourself, DO come along and give it a try.

What have you got to lose? The Choir is Cleveleys based, meeting at 7.30pm Thursday evenings at the Community Centre, Beach Road, NO AUDITION NECESSARY For further information please ring Gail: 07826 866790 or Linda:01253 355512

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

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? 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.

BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Hidden Gem of the Social Club Scene. Varied entertainment every afternoon & evening, including our BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK famous Free & Easy, and Wacky FLOWER CLUB GUITAR PLAYER OR KEYBOARD Wednesday Club. Function Room St Bernadettes Church Hall, PLAYER NEEDED FOR BAND Available for Special Events & Bispham New Members most Female Guitar or Keyboard player Forces Reunions. All welcome, welcome. Meet every third Weds of (or someone who can do both) contact the Treasurer on 01253 the month, 7-30pm. required for original atmospheric 508084. King Street, Blackpool Contact Helen 354548 moody alternative rock band with shoegaze and post-rock influences.

BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB Sound is somewhere between The BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS 596 Devonshire Road Bispham Meets at Staining Village Hall the Cure, Cocteau Twins, Daughter, Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 last Wednesday of every month Foals and Mogwai. Listen online Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 at 7.30pm. New Members and and get in touch. Practice weekly in Blackpool Town Centre and have years old plus adults to fill roles as Guests welcome. Contact Joan instructional staff or as members Pickering 01253 394622 gigs/releases lined up. We need of the Unit Management Team. someone reliable. www.oceansoveralderaan.co.uk, Contact us or drop in for a chat BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE on a parade night. 01253 500499 FRENCH CIRCLE Email: treefiddy@ Monday 8 October, 7.45pm - A oceansoveralderaan.co.uk GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE video entitled ‘Une visite privée THE COASTERS CHOIR en Loire’. Monday 22 October, Meet Tuesday evenings at 7.30 (FORMERLY ONE ACCORD) 7.45pm. A presentation entitled pm at the Low Moor Community We have a new name, new Musical Centre, Edmonton Place, ‘L’histoire du chocolat’.

Director and we are looking for St Margaret’s Church Hall, Blackpool, FY2 0UT, A chance to new members, Male and Female brush up or improve your German Rowsley Road, St Annes. More to embark on this exciting journey in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. information on 01253 724472 and with us. We are a friendly group Contact Terry on 01253 867825 www.cerclefrancais.org.uk 36

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THE ARTS SOCIETY FYLDE Supporting the Arts In Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre. 10 monthly lectures pa on art, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, glass, poster art, mosaics, etc.

First Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm at the Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. Admission fee of £8 for non-members. 07399 870179. theartssocietyfylde.org.uk.

Sports & Activities ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE New intake, train every Sunday 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, Garstang Road West, Blackpool FY3 7JH. We welcome men and women to our league. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never skated before we are looking for anyone 18+ who is looking to play a fun full contact, fast paced team sport.

For details email blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.uk 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

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 SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 at All Saints Church Hall, 98 Park Road, Blackpool. Wednesdays 7.30 - 9.00, Palatine Sports Centre, St. Annes Rd, Blackpool.

T: 0756559001, www. blackpoolshotokankarateclub. com 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

EASY BEGINNERS PILATES Ideal for back and joint problems, every Wednesday Bispham Community Centre 11am - 12noon Call Norma to book 0771 5651283

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.

BLACKPOOL VICTORIA Help will be on hand to learn the WALKING CLUB game. Please contact Men’s invites you to join our friendly Secretary on 01253 592961 group for B and C grade walks on or Ladies Secretary on 01253 the second Sunday of each month. 314871 Coach pickups from Freckleton

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.

There are usually three grades of walks each month, making sure there is something for everyone to enjoy. In addition, the Club holds various social events throughout the year and these are always well attended. If you would like to know more about the Club and how to join us please visit our website 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 PRE BOND RAMBLERS Walk the 2nd sunday in each month. Townley Hall. Sunday 14th Oct Langdales. Coach pick up points Bispham, Blackpool, St Annes, Lytham, Wesham. Choose from 3 walks, pub meal on route home. Keep fit & make new friends. All welcome. Ring 711898 YOGA FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION Mon 6.15-7.45. Wed 10-11.30.

All welcome. Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Rd, Cleveleys. Pam 858794. pamedwards@live.co.uk

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LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Tues 7 8/30pm Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys (For those who have some dancing experience) Fri 2-4pm Victoria Congregational Church Hall Newton Drive Blackpool (For those with limited knowledge or beginners ) Contact Susan for further details Tel 07976 620 196 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 too.

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.

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Church CHRIST CHURCH WITH ALL SAINTS Palatine Road, Services 10.45am and 6pm each Sunday. Contact Rev Alan Byrom 390272 UNITED REFORMED CHURCH SOCIAL NIGHT Social night every Saturday evening from 8pm until 10pm.

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Come and join us, we are a very friendly crowd. For details call Barbara 356558 THE GATE COMMUNITY CHURCH Bispham Community Centre, Bispham Road, Blackpool. Lively Worship and Good Teaching every Sunday at 10.30. All welcome. If you would like prayer please contact Bob 01772683243 or Phillip 01253316924. www. gatechurch.org.

SUNDAY SERVICE 9-30am. All welcome at ‘The Round Church’ Salmesbury Ave Bispham BLACKPOOL BAPTIST TABERNACLE Springfield Rd (off Prom.near Cenotaph) Welcome to our Sunday worship at 10.45 am & 6.30pm.

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OCEANS OVER ALDERAAN Friday 11th October, 9pm Blackpool based atmospheric rock band perfoming live at one of the local area’s best live music venues.

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Daisy Rushton, aged 15 from Blackpool, is one of hundreds of children who started her swimming journey by attending weekly Learn to Swim lessons at one of the Sport Blackpool Leisure Centres. Daisy is now a GB athlete after starting lessons at a young age at Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre. She is currently preparing for her next competition in the Synchro Nationals this November in Gloucester.

She was first selected for the Senior and Junior GB Synchronised Swimming team in Sept 2017. In Feb 2018 she swam in the first senior competition of the season ‘the French Open’ at the age of 14. She has also competed in the Junior Europeans in Finland and the Junior Worlds in Budapest. Daisy has most recently competed for the Senior Europeans in Glasgow to represent GB, broadcasted live on the BBC. Blackpool’s Learn to Swim scheme aims to provide opportunities for children, young people and adults of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to develop a lifelong relationship with the water by providing high quality, professional swimming lessons in a fun, safe environment. Sport Blackpool’s philosophy of ‘progress through partnership’ ensures that not only do children, young people and adults have the opportunity to learn to swim but also the foundation skills required to progress and participate in a wide range of performance swimming programs and other aquatics activities.

Daisy’s mother, Grace Rushton, said ‘The Learn to Swim sessions played an important role in Daisy’s success.

The teachers on the scheme engaged Daisy right from the very start through fun activities, excellent teaching techniques and patience. They are extremely skilled at encouraging and supporting their students to help them to achieve their goals. Daisy’s current Team GB training and competing commitments now take her all over Europe but as soon as Daisy returns home there

is nothing she likes better than getting back in the pool training at Palatine Leisure Centre where she continues to be supported.’

Cllr Maria Kirkland, Cabinet Member for Leisure Services said ‘Daisy’s progress to becoming a GB athlete is fantastic. Through the Learn to Swim scheme she has worked hard and has had excellent support to help her reach where she is. We are all very proud of her. I encourage everyone to take part in Learn to Swim, it is a great opportunity to learn an important life skill as well as having fun.’

The Learn to Swim scheme runs at both Moor Park and Palatine leisure centres and is for all ages; from 4 months up to teenagers. No prior swimming assessment is needed; simply register for a Sport Blackpool leisure card and contact the centres to book. The scheme has a Learn2Swim portal that helps track a child’s progress throughout the course with instructors uploading assessments after the sessions.

Block bookings and 1-1 sessions are available to offer support for less confident swimmers or help competent swimmers improve their technique.

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llr Mark Smith, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Enterprise and Economic Development was joined by Rob Green, Head of Enterprise Zones at Blackpool Council in August at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, to mark the start of the first phase of redevelopment.

Following the erection of marketing boards that prominently feature at different locations surrounding the site, the Enterprise Zone Delivery Team have appointed a specialist engineering and environmental design consultancy, BWB Consulting, to carry out preliminary transport highway assessments, as part of the first stage of planning application process for the new eastern access road and the re-modelling of the adjacent Common Edge Road Playing Fields.

The comprehensive traffic assessment will include traffic counts at key junctions throughout the locality, provide initial concept designs for the road layout, and address any transport issues, including parking, walking and cycling elements associated with future development and the impact of jobs growth over the next 23 years.

The new eastern road would provide a much needed second access point to the Enterprise Zone and help to ease congestion during peak commuter hours in the local area on Squires Gate Lane, Common Edge Road and surrounding feeder routes.

It is projected that the new eastern access road would allow Blackpool Council, the accountable body for the Enterprise Zone, to unlock land available for development by 2020.

Cllr Mark Smith said, ‘It is great to see the traffic assessment underway as it’s a crucial first step towards securing planning permission and releasing much needed development land. There is a high local

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demand for more quality employment space and Blackpool Council are keen to unlock development plots to meet this need. We want local businesses to stay on the Fylde Coast and create sustainable jobs for the local community and not be forced to look elsewhere for suitable premises to meet their growth requirements.’

Rob Green, Head of Enterprise Zones said, ‘Since the marketing boards were erected, the Enterprise Zone team has seen an upsurge in property and land enquiries for the site which is very encouraging for the development and testimony that the delivery of the Masterplan is moving in the right direction to provide modern, quality, employment solutions.’

Since being granted Enterprise Zone status in April 2016, the Enterprise Zone has already attracted over 50 businesses that have located to the area and created to date more than 700 jobs.

Blackpool Council recently allocated £28.8m of funding for an initial three year period to deliver essential infrastructure to help secure early investment in the site, kick start development, build momentum and reinforce market confidence.

It is projected that over the next 23 years the 144 hectare site will help to transform the Blackpool and Fylde Coast’s economic base with over £300m private investment, will attract up to 5,000 new jobs supported by new infrastructure, 140 new businesses on site by 2030 and develop, convert or re-purpose 260,000 sq m of potential floor space.

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Our agents combine over 150 years property experience

Fixed fee pricing structure (no hidden fees)

Aerial drone photography & video property showcases available

Call us today to arrange a free, no obligation valuation Blackpool Central Branch

01253 753735 104-106 Topping Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 3AD

Blackpool South Branch

01253 402222 160 Highfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 2HL