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Welcome to your Blackpool North Magazine...

September is here, and once again the promenade is lit up like the Vegas of England. It may have been a dreary grey August after the scorching and bright July but at least we can enjoy the bright lights of Blackpool Promenade.

It’s been yet another busy month here at LINK-Mag but once again we’ve pulled together a bumper issue full of everything to do in the area, some of the more interesting and enjoyable local news and, as ever, all the best local businesses who can tend to practically any need you have.

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LINK-Mag Health

If only tonight we could sleep

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o you drop off the moment your head hits the pillow, or do you toss and turn for ages? If you struggle to fall asleep or keep waking up at night, you’ll feel groggy when the morning comes too soon. Good quality sleep, especially deep sleep, is crucial to our health and wellbeing - without it the world can be a miserable place.

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Daylight early in the day

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is many times stronger than any lightbulb can deliver, so get outside every day for at least a few minutes.

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When you come home tired after a long day, the sofa and the remote control may seem very appealing, but exercise is better. You don’t need a gruelling workout, just something physical to get your blood moving. Whether you do a bit of weight training or a spot of gardening, it will clear out the adrenalin from your system and you’ll sleep better.

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Nighttime worrying can be addressed by spending a few minutes before bed writing them down in a journal. This will help your mind process the things that are bothering you. Other helpful

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methods include meditation, yoga, listening to relaxing music or reading a book.

Silence

You have heard it all before - the TV belongs in the living room.

Leave the laptop on your desk in the office, and keep the iPad and phone away from the bedroom.

If you are using your phone as an alarm, switch it to flight mode at night. Avoid checking emails after a certain hour, and if you really must stare at your phone at night, dim the screen brightness and set it into Night Shift mode.

You probably won’t be able to reroute traffic, stop the neighbour’s dog barking, or move to the Outer Hebrides, but you might be surprised by how much difference earplugs can make. They muffle the outside sounds just enough so that traffic sounds a little more ‘far away’ and the sudden acceleration of cars will stop stirring you up at night. This may be just enough to help you reach deep sleep sooner and spend more time in deep sleep, leading to a more refreshed you in the morning. Admittedly, earplugs take some getting used to and they may not be for everyone but they are worth a try. If you can spend a few hundred pounds, have your bedroom window replaced - the technology has improved significantly and the prices have become more affordable.

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Avoid stimulants If consumed late in the day, caffeine, chocolate and large meals can disrupt your sleep even if you fall asleep easily. A glass of milk or camomile tea are better alternatives.

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Get blackout curtains for your bedroom window or attach blackout linings on the underside of your existing curtains - this low cost investment can have a big impact. It also helps if you use softer, dimmer lights in the evenings to cooperate with your melatonin release.

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If it is snoring that shatters your night’s silence, then earplugs won’t be much help. Whether you dispatch the snoring party to the sofa (or the shed), snoring is often a sign of other trouble that’s worth addressing.

The culprit may be alcohol consumption - as alcohol is a muscle relaxant, it can relax the throat muscles to the point of snoring. Losing weight can also help because even shedding a few pounds may reduce the amount of fat around the neck and chin that weighs down on the throat when we lie down, obstructing breathing.

Sleep apnoea is a serious condition that needs a doctor’s attention due to the lack of oxygen and the consequences this can have, so if you suspect you or your loved one struggles to breathe at night, make an appointment with your GP. On the other hand, where snoring is caused by blocked nasal passages due to allergies or dry air, nasal sprays, air humidifiers and air purifiers can be an easy solution - the pricier models are now completely silent, so they can be left on all night.

Changing the sleeping position may help too, and one way this can be achieved is by sewing a tennis ball into the back of the pyjama top (seriously!). This stops the snorer from rolling onto their back, the most common position when snoring occurs. Unfortunately, there are no statistics available yet on the success rate of this technique, or its relation to divorce rates!

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Jekyll’s Fierce Panda Release

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ekyll are four alt.rock kids from Blackpool, England. They consist of Joel Foster (vocals/ guitar), Lewis Armistead (bass), Liam Singleton (drums) and Mike Spence (guitar). The scowlingly sultry ‘Plan A’ is their first single on esteemed indie record label Fierce Panda, and is taken from their recently released ‘Jekyll’ EP. It’s a fruitily powerful sound, too: recorded at Sugar House Studios (Pale Waves, Viola Beach), Plan A is more becalmed than some of their other Jekyll songs with it’s gently lunging guitars and fragrant falsetto, but you can still smell the frustration, as you may or may not expect from a band known for its melancholic soundscapes, dynamic mood shifts and visceral intensity. ‘Plan A’ is about feeling stagnant and directionless in your life and not knowing how to fix it,’ muse Jekyll. ‘It’s about being faced with an impossible dilemma (having two Plan As) and being torn apart by it. The song is about indecision.’

Ironically enough there was no indecision on the part of Fierce Panda who saw Jekyll play not once but twice at The Great Escape Festival (they stood in exactly the same spot during both sets to psych them out. Frankly, they didn’t even notice), and were so smitten by a complex sound likened to grown-ups running from Radiohead to Editors they did the deal there and then by the sea.

Barely a fortnight later the Jekyll release plans were being laid bare: hot on the heels of ‘Plan A’ the ‘Jekyll’ EP features

select previous releases including ‘Wounds’, which opened up various excellent doors to them from BBC Introducing Lancashire to East Street Tap in Brighton. Along the way there have been festival appearances at Sheffield’s Tramlines, Liverpool’s Threshold, South Yorkshire’s Blackfest, Manchester’s Sonder Fest, Lancaster Music Festival, The International Pop Overthrow Festival and Blackpool’s Rebellion Punk Fest, as well as support slots with Vukovi, October Drift, Racing Glaciers, Demob Happy, The Membranes, Glass Caves and The Tapestry.

The ‘Jekyll’ EP is also the first release as part of the Second Fierce Panda EP Club wherein six new bands will each release an EP over the course of the next year.

The Jekyll EP is out on all streaming and digital services nownow. Find out more about Jekyll and get their music at www.jekyllofficial.co.uk or www.fiercepanda.co.uk

Bangladeshi Society Congratulates MP

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n 1st August 2018 a few members of Bangladeshi Society Blackpool Wyre & Fylde presented a bouquet for Cat Smith MP to congratulate on the birth of her new Baby boy Elijah.

The bouquet was handed over to Alison Tarpey-Black (Communication manager) in Fleetwood office.

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various reputed jobs and restaurant businesses. Individuals are also connected to various communal activities and charity organisations.

Numbers of Bangladeshi have increased in this area, so the organisation was been formed for them. On 15th April the Oath ceremony was followed by the formation celebratio,n gathering on 24th June 2018, various Govt officials were invited and their presence made the event glorious.

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Trim and cut the rhubarb and place half of it in a saucepan with the golden caster sugar, the water and the ginger wine and simmer gently until syrupy.

Halve the strawberries the place all the fruit and rhubarb syrup into a baking dish.

To make the crumble, put the butter, flour into a bowl and rub with your fingers until it resembles bread crumbs. Stir in the sugar, ginger and the crushed Crunchie bar and sprinkle generously over the fruit.

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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

MOOR PARK LIBRARY Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG Tel: 478120 Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Tuesday 9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm, Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sunday - closed 30

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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 eccentric but they work. Our cats are happy and healthy and our homing record is exceptional.

Info on how to donate or adopt a cat visit www.feline-welfare. co.uk or tel: 01253 839500

AT HOME LIBRARY SERVICE Residents who due to age, illness or disability find it difficult to visit their local library, we can deliver books to your home for further details please contact Carole Ashworth at Palatine Library Tel: 01253 476390 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 FUNDRAISING GROUP Why not come along & join our friendly fundraising group. We meet the first Thursday of every month at All Hallows Church Hall (Shipon Room) from 7.30pm - we raise much needed funds for Trinity Hospice & Brian House Children’s Hospice in Bispham. We collect in stores, bag pack, run Quiz Nights, raffles, tombolas, bake cakes, ride bikes (not all at the same time) and have a good laugh. Come along & find out, we would love to meet you - our members are aged 1580+ and live across the coast from Fleetwood to Kirkham.

FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME To disabled and older people.

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dreadful and fatal disease. Contact - Malcolm Hyland: 01253 885561 / 07734 265748. Email - jmhyland@ sky.com. Fred Bostock; 01253 713496. Email - fbostock@talktalk. net BLACKPOOL BUDDIES: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Facing challenges with shared experiences. Supporting recovery, building friendships, gaining confidence and independence. It is peer supported run by volunteers.

Every Wednesday 1pm-3pm,476 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1JF. Contact Tom: 0771 738 0857.

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

Details 343701. No charge.

BISPHAM WORKSHOP GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Kincraig Community Centre, AGE UK BLACKPOOL & DISTRICT SHOPPING SERVICE Kincraig Place, Blackpool FY2 0NB. Anyone who feels that they We provide a Shopping Service may have a problem with alcohol to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde is welcome to attend any A.A. and Wyre to residents aged 18+. meeting. This is an ‘open’ meeting Support is provided for clients if which means that partners, friends needed. Contact 622812. and other interested people eg. doctors, spiritual leaders and social workers etc are all welcome as well as the problem drinker.

PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE Meetings on Wednesdays 7:30 to SUPPORT GROUP 8:30pm. Contact Ron H: 07429 9 Our meetings take place every two 66404 or Peter V: 07817 547973 months at 2.00pm in the function bisphamworkshop@gmail.com room at Plough Inn, Staining.

10th August, 12th October, 14th DIABETES UK December 2018: 8th February Blackpool Area Group. Monthly 2019, 12th April 2019, 14th June meetings every 3rd Wednesday 2019. This is a local area support At 2.30 pm till 4.30 pm. Tesco Extra group for this debilitating condition Community Room, Clifton Retail and we would like other sufferers Park, Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 of this disease, carers, spouses 4UJ. For more information phone and partners to come along and Gerald 07923954411, Doreen join us. Our aim is to offer help 07770630189. and support to each other and raise the profile of this little-known

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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 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.

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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 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.

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.

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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.

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

Social Groups NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS GROUP Are looking for new members.

Meet like-minded adults for intelligent conversation (no small

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

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.

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BLACKPOOL SUGARCRAFT 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 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 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

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.

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.

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

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

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 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 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.

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 TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ evening at Woodlands School, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF.

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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

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

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

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 07974079181, fkawebs@gmail. com or www.freewebs.com/ fylde-kennel-association

BLACKPOOL VETERANS BREAKFAST CLUB Squaddie banter on the Fylde.

We meet on alternate Saturdays / Sundays at 1300hrs in the Regent Cinema Market Cafe by Church Street Regent Street traffic lights up on the 1st Floor (near the old Army Careers Office) Browse the indoor market then sit down for a brew, breakfast and banter.

BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY Blackpool Art Society is keen for you to join us in our own purpose built studio on Wilkinson Avenue, Blackpool. No experience necessary, just an interest in art. The studio is open Monday to Friday for various members groups. Thursday evening ‘club night’ activities include free demonstrations, practicals and appraisals led by visiting artists.

We also run coach trips, social events and weekend workshops and hold a number of exhibitions 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

SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING Monday afternoon 2pm - 4pm £2 Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, Blackpool. A warm welcome to all. Contact Doreen Tel: 01253 WHIST DRIVE 890775 St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Old Hallow Road, Bispham.

CARLETON LADIES GROUP Every Tuesday from 13:30pm.

St Martins & St Hildas Church Admission £2 to include tea and 2nd Tuesday of every month biscuits. Cash Prizes to be won 1.45pm. Most welcome to come Contact Beryl on 01253 358940 and meet new people, Interesting

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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

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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 07376113612

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.

THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm, at St. Martin’s and St. 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 BLACKPOOL MUSIC SERVICE welcome. Contact Mel on 352137. COMMUNITY CHOIR IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS. ITHA - TRAVEL TALKS Enjoy singing? Looking for a choir The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth for everyone that sings a variety Form College - 7.30pm of styles? A choir that is happy Our meetings consist of illustrated to take everyone from beginners talks covering all parts of the world, to experienced singers, Male & and speakers are drawn from Female? Aged 16 and up Then recognised professional writers, BMS Community Choir is for you. photographers and journalists, We rehearse every Thursday nights our own members and travellers at the Music Centre on Cherry from across the country. New Tree Road (next to St Georges members and visitors are most School) from 7 - 8.30pm. For more welcome. Suitable for the disabled, information or questions contact including audio loop. Refreshments bmscomchoir@gmail.com. available Cost: Membership is £20 for the season. Visitors may FHT BLACKPOOL pay at the door for a fee of £4 per FEDERATION OF HOLISTIC meeting. This fee will be refunded THERAPISTS MEETING if you join as a full member. 3rd Every last Thursday of the month Oct Canada: The Rockies to the held at Blackpool Cricket Club Badlands. 10th Oct Lake Como. 7PM - 8:30pm Subs £3, 24th Oct To Eritrea & Ethiopia. For Students/£5 Members/£8 Non further information, including the members. Speakers every month Programme for the Year visit: friendly fun and informal meetings, wwwtraveltalks.club, Twitter @ all welcome!

TravelTalksClub or Facebook. www.blackpool-crystal-therapy. com/ FyldeTravellers. Telephone co.uk/FHT Joan Gaffiney on 01253 700799

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 10th September Annual lunch at the Glendower Hotel 12,30 for 1.00pm. Pre booking essential.

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 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 Newton Arms Staining Road FY3 0AJ. 1200 for 1230 Hours. All Ex RA and attached Personnel made

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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 (Sep, 25th 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.

this will be a “Taster Session” for all newcomers, with refreshments provided. 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 TRAMSHED THEATRE COMPANY Meeting every Tuesday afternoon/ evening at Montgomery High School, All Hallows Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0AZ. 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 more info and an application form please contact the Arts Team on 07852 498427 or e: tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk

BISPHAM WITH NORBRECK FLOWER CLUB St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bispham New Members most welcome. Meet every third Weds of BLACKPOOL PALATINE ROTARY CLUB. the month, 7-30pm.

Would you like to help others have Contact Helen 354548 a better quality of life both at home and abroad AND have fun while BLACKPOOL SEA CADETS you are doing it? Are you between 596 Devonshire Road Bispham 25 and 105 yrs old? Then Rotary is Tues/Fri evenings 19:00 - 21:30 THE COASTERS CHOIR Now recruiting cadets aged 10 - 18 for you! Palatine Club meets each (FORMERLY ONE ACCORD) years old plus adults to fill roles as week on a Tuesday for a meal, social night or an outing, if you are From September we are re-styling instructional staff or as members interested in coming along phone of the Unit Management Team. our choir. We have a new name, Contact us or drop in for a chat Gail on 07530175111 or Howard new Musical Director and we are on a parade night. 01253 500499 on 07712619612 or you can looking for new members, Male visit our website by searching and Female to embark on this GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE Blackpool Palatine Rotary Club exciting journey with us. We are We meet Tuesday evenings at 7.30 online. a friendly group who would make pm at the Low Moor Community you feel most welcome and at BLACKPOOL ROYAL BRITISH Centre, Edmonton Place, ease. There is a good social side Blackpool, FY2 0UT, although there LEGION to the choir too were we go out The Hidden Gem of the Social Club is no meeting on 3rd Sept. to dinner, Afternoon Tea and a Scene. Varied entertainment every Christmas Party Night. We love to This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, afternoon & evening, including our sing, so if you enjoy singing too, friendly atmosphere. We are now in famous Free & Easy, and Wacky even if at the moment it’s just to yourself, DO come along and give our summer season when we have Wednesday Club. Function Room Available for Special Events & it a try. What have you got to lose? regular conversation meetings (Unterhaltungsabende). Quite often Forces Reunions. All welcome, The Choir is Cleveleys based, these days we do this on a one to contact the Treasurer on 01253 meeting at 7.30pm Thursday 508084. King Street, Blackpool evenings at the Community Centre, one basis when you get plenty of opportunity to chat and to get to Beach Road, We are accompanied know some of our members. by the exceptionally talented Ian BLACKPOOL FLOWER CLUB Contact Terry on 01253 867825 Whalley. Our next meeting will be Meets at Staining Village Hall the Thursday 6th September and last Wednesday of every month 36

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at 7.30pm. New Members and Guests welcome. Contact Joan Pickering 01253 394622

Sports & Activities

Coach pickups from Freckleton via Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Poulton le Fylde and Great Eccleston cost £10 per person, all welcome. Please contact Derek Helm on 01772 679153 or 07783835041 for more details.

BLACKPOOL 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.

ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE blackpoolshotokankarateclub.

New intake, train every Sunday com 12pm to 2pm at Play Football, BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES Garstang Road West, Blackpool HOCKEY CLUB FY3 7JH. We welcome men and Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the women to our league. It doesn’t astropitches in Stanley Park. Have matter if you’ve never skated you played hockey? Why not give before we are looking for anyone it another go? An excellent way to 18+ who is looking to play a fun full get fit. £3 per session. contact, fast paced team sport.

Enquiries Ann on 890717 For details email blackpoolrollerderby@live.co.uk EASY BEGINNERS PILATES 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

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

CLAREMONT PARK BOWLING CLUB Warley Road, Blackpool FY1 2RW. We would like to invite new members to join our club. Gents, LAYTON LADIES BOWLING Ladies and children welcome, CLUB either experienced or beginners.

Ladies pavilion (Cameron Avenue Help will be on hand to learn the entrance) We are looking for new game. Please contact Men’s members. Bowlers and learners Secretary on 01253 592961 would be very welcome. Tuesday or Ladies Secretary on 01253 afternoons 1pm. Contact Barbara, 314871 339351 or Dorothy, 626188

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

LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Tues 7 FRR WALKING GROUP (THE BLACKPOOL VICTORIA DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) 8/30pm Cleveleys Community WALKING CLUB Centre, Kensington Road, Affiliated to the Ramblers invites you to join our friendly Association. Enjoy a full day out in Cleveleys (For those who have group for B and C grade walks on the English Countryside with FRR, some dancing experience) Fri 2-4pm Victoria Congregational the second Sunday of each month. who welcome new members and ADVERTISE - Book Online www.link-mag.co.uk 0800 970 7687 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

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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.

STREET DANCING with professional instructor from London. Wednesdays. Adult Classes. 3.30pm. Childrens Classes 4.30pm. Held at the Urban Art Studio. 11-12 Whiteside Building, St Annes. Call 01253 714278

about 6 miles. We like to see nature through the seasons. All welcome, for more details ring 316713 PREBOND RAMBLERS CLUB Walk 2nd Sunday of each month.

3 walks to choose from. Evening meal in pub on route home. Keep fit and make new friends. July 8th Keswick, August 12th Grassington.

Pick up points between Bispham and Wesham. Contact 711898 SPRINGFIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walks are typically ‘A’ – 13 MLS ; 3000’ TL. ASC. ‘B’ – 11 MLS ; 2500’ TL. ASC. ‘C’ – 9 MLS ; 1000’ TL. ASC. 01/09 ROWEN. 15/09 DUNMAIL RAISE – GLENRIDDING 29/09 SETTLE. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. Fulwood. www. springfieldfellwalking.com. Email: enquires@springfieldfellwalking. co.uk. Phone 01772 728718

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.

Ballroom, Latin American and a few popular Sequence Dances.

FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING Come and join us, we are a very GROUP friendly crowd. For details call Fortnightly walks. Tues 7th Aug at Barbara 356558 2 00. A visit to Layton Cemetery with Denys Barber on a tour, THE GATE COMMUNITY meet at the office left of the main CHURCH gates. all welcome. Sat 11th Aug Bispham Community Centre, Ribchester. Sat 25th Aug Walton- Bispham Road, Blackpool. Lively le-dale. Coach pick up route, Worship and Good Teaching every Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Sunday at 10.30. All welcome. If Layton, Poulton-le-Fylde. Our you would like prayer please walks are not strenuous, we walk 38

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.

For more info please ring 394326 LAYTON COMMUNITY CHURCH Collingwood Place, Layton, FY3 8RJ. We have a busy programme for all ages. We would love you to join us: Sunday Worship 10.30am (with groups for children). Jelly Tots Toddler Group Wednesdays term time 10-11.30am. Rock (Y1-Y6s) Fridays monthly 5.30-7.30pm Rock Solid (Y8-Y11s) Fridays monthly 7-8.45pm. Age Matters (over 60s) third Wednesday of month 12-3pm. Contact Mark: 07760 932857 www. laytoncommunitychurch.org NEW CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH Adalaide Street, Blackpool, Sunday Services @10.30 Coffee Lounge to open Tuesday - Saturday from 10.00am till 4.00pm Singing for pleasure every Thursday from 11.00 till 12.00.

Shoppers Service Every Thursday from 12.15 to 12.45 Local groups use our premises and Details can be obtained by calling 01253 624836.

Children STAY AND PLAY - UNDER 5’S Victoria church, Newton Drive. FY3 8BY Every Thursday and Friday 10am-1.30pm, School terms only.

Soft Play facility. 01253 820020

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KIDS CLUB Takes place in Christchurch with All Saints church hall on Park Rd. Running since February and operate a fun filled, action packed hour long programme every Thursday from 6pm-7pm for 5-11 year olds which is completely free. We currently have around 12 children in attendance and would love to and are able to accommodate many more.

ABC PLAYGROUP The ABC playgroup for babies and toddlers runs on Mondays and Fridays, 9.30am - 11am at Forest Gate Baptist Church, Forest Gate (Just off Whitegate Drive). Everyone welcome including mums, dads, nanas and grandads. Lots of fun filled activities in a safe and friendly environment. £1 entry includes free refreshments for all.

GIRL GUIDING Adventure, fun and friendship.

Just for girls. Would you like your daughter to come and join BROWNIES or GUIDES on a Wednesday evening at St John Vianney Pope John Paul Centre, Glastonbury Avenue, Marton. For further information please contact Victoria Taylor on 01253 342670 or by email to vtaylor26@outlook.com

Entertainment THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE 16th - 20th October, 7:30pm Saturday mantinee 2pm.

The Marton Operatic Society presents the Gilbert & Sullivan swashbuckling classic, supporting Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Admission £14, children and students £5. Lowther Pavillion.

Box office 01253 794221 or visit www.lowtherpavillion.co.uk www.martonoperatic.co.uk for more information

NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE PRESENTS ‘FOURNIER TRIO’ Friday 21 September, 7.30pm, The North Fylde Music Circle welcome back the Fournier Trio, the international award winning piano trio, who will be playing Beethoven, Brahms and Dvorak’s ‘Dumky’ trio. Non-members most welcome, admission £10, students £4. Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LR, For enquiries visit www. northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or phone 01253 724472.

FESTIVAL ON THE SEA & BLACKPOOL MUSIC RUN Sun 23rd September from 11am Festival on the Sea takes place on North Pier from 13:00 at the end of the Blackpool Music Run and features sets from Hoosiers, Union J, Acadian Driftwood, Ska Face, Showhawk, Sonic Boom Six, Steve Royale and Tongue of Fire.

The music run is a 10k event along Blackpool promenade from Star Gate to North Pier with stages all along the route featuring sets from local bands, such as The Sound, Nana White Pepper, Touch the Pearl, Oceans Over Alderaan as well as solo acts like Ellie Dibben, Sal Pepper and many more.

Tickets & info at www. blackpoolmusicrun.co.uk THE AUTUMN BALL AT THE PALACE Saturday 10th November, 7.30 - 11pm. Ballroom & Popular Sequence dancing. Harvest Cup welcome drink. Seated Buffet, licensed bar. Formal dress. £10.00 per person. Ticket only, limited availability. The Palace, Garden Street, St Annes. Telephone Linda or Fred for tickets: 07450626404 / 07503186355

Festivals & Exhibitions BLACKPOOL AND NORTH FYLDE MODEL RAILWAY CLUB 37TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION Saturday 15th, 10am to 5pm & Sunday 16th, 10am to 4pm September 2018 Refreshments, Disabled Access & Free Parking available 20 Layouts attending with 12 Traders plus Club Stand for all your modelling requirements. Further information available on the club website.

Adults - £6.00 / Seniors - £5.00/ Juniors - £2.50 / Family (2+2) £14/ Children under 5 - Free Cardinal Allen High School, Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 8AY. Info: Ian Donkin, e-mail: iand2509@gmail.com. blackpoolandnorthfyldemrc. co.uk STEAM RALLY 15th - 16th September Fantastic collection of huge and miniature steam and stationary engines, lots of attractions for the family, trade & craft stalls, refreshments, marquee plus much more. Free bus to the hall from car park. Adults £7, OAPS £6, Children over 11 £4, Children under 11 free.

Family pass £20 Lytham Hall, www.lythamhall. org.uk for details ‘WHAT THE GREEKS AND ROMANS DID FOR US’ BY DR ADAM HART-DAVIS 20th September, 7-8pm Lecture on ‘What the Greeks and Romans Did for Us’ by best-selling author, historian, scientist and broadcaster, Dr Adam Hart-Davis.

Doors open at 6.15 pm. Visitors £5 or join for £12 for all 7 lectures in the annual programme. AKS School on Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes,

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Money matters with Martin Lewis

A drugs bust - stop letting big pharmaceuticals rip you off!

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arry Potter’s got nowt on the pharmaceutical industry. It’s full of real wizards, both those who make drugs that help, and the marketeers whose raft of tricks to persuade us there’s hidden magic in their brands.

Drug companies spend millions promoting ‘only-use-the-nameyou-know’ messages... but it’s often marketing baloney, balderdash and any other ‘b’ words you can think of.

Worse still, it hits people’s pockets unnecessarily, many are paying six times over the odds. Savings can even be possible by buying IDENTICAL doppelganger pills, just in different packaging. So it’s time

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for a drugs bust. Here’s my pill-bypill guide to not getting suckered into buying expensive medications.

1. Look at the active ingredient – that’s what matters.

It’s widely known that it’s the medicine’s ‘active’ ingredient that does the business. So you can often save by having a quick look on the pack to see what that is, and buying the same generic version rather than the branded version for less (though if you’ve certain allergies check the other ingredients too – and it may lack the sugar coating).

For example, standard 200mg Nurofen costs around £1.90 (16 tablets), yet you can get ibuprofen

- the same active ingredient - for as little as 30p in Asda (also 16 tablets).

Alternatively, Panadol (500mg of Paracetamol) is £1.65 for 16 tablets, but you can get the same 500mg of standard paracetamol in Sainsbury’s for 40p (16 tablets).

2. Take it a step further by checking the PL code – you’ll be surprised.

While the active ingredient is what does the business, there can be other differences such as delivery mechanism for quick delivery. Even then, often inside the packaging tablets are INDENTICAL– not just the same active ingredient.

On the side of the pack you’ll see a product number (PL) – this

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Written by Martin lewis twitter@martinlewis is a unique licence number given exclusively to a particular drug made by a particular manufacturer (eg, PL 12063/0104 is a cold and flu remedy).

If two have the same number, it’s the exact same product. It has the same active ingredient AND the same formulation.

For example Beechams Ultra All In One Hot Lemon Menthol Powder (10 sachets) is currently £4.99 in Boots, but is £1.85 for Wilko’s own Flu Max All In One (10 sachets) and they both have the same active ingredients (paracetamol, phenylephrine and guaifenesin) and check the side of the pack and you’ll see the same PL code PL 12063/0104.

This happens right across the board.

So when in the pharmacist, just take a look and check you’re not paying just for shinier packaging.

3. Targeted pain killers are often just spin.

When you see a painkiller is targeted at “headaches”, “period pain relief” or “back pain” on the box – they’re hoping that we’ll think: “There must be something in it – I’m in pain, what’s a few extra quid to make sure its targeted, better be safe than sorry eh?” And of course it works. It’s a clever way of getting you to buy a branded product rather than the cheaper generic.

Yet often there’s little in it. Check the active ingredient and the PL code. For example, Panadol Extra Advance and Panadol Period Pain, both have the same 500mg of paracetamol, as the active ingredient, and both have PL number 44673/0078 – they’re the same thing, just different packet.

You can slash the cost of anti-histamine tablets by again looking for the active ingredient, and going for the nonbranded tablets rather than the branded ones.

The Piriteze brand (active ingredient cetirizine hydrochloride) and Clarityn (active ingredient loratadine) both are sold for around £7 for a pack of 30.

Yet generic versions in supermarkets and pharmacies can be less than £2.

Or go online to www.pharmacyfirst. co.uk (using the code ‘freedelivery’) and you can get four packs of cetirizine hydrochloride for £2.79 or six packs of loratadine tablets for £4.79.

Online pharmacies selling medicines in the UK must by law display the European common logo on every page of their website - a green logo which when clicked will link to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency’s register of authorised online pharmacies. Look out for the voluntary ‘registered pharmacy’ logo too.

Also check the use-by date on the packet – some online pharmacies are cheaper because they are flogging medicine with a short lifespan.

5. English prescription tricks

If you’re prescribed common medication such as painkillers or dermatology creams, it’s cheaper to buy them that way rather than spend £8.80 on a prescription (if you need to pay it).

And for those who use prescriptions regularly, you can get a prepayment

Martin Lewis

certificate – it’s a bit like a prescription season ticket and can mean big savings.

A three-month one costs £29.10 and a year’s costs £104 – and once you’ve got it, it covers all your prescriptions in that time.

As a rule of thumb, they win if you use more than one prescription a month.

Plus if you already paid for prescriptions before you get it, you can backdate it up to a month, and reclaim the money back.

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.

This isn’t breaking a rule, medicines are allowed to have ‘informative’ names on the packet, to ‘help you choose the product you need’, but be vigilant.

4. Hay fever savings nothing to sneeze at.

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Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free!

Wyre Council is taking part in the occasion from Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th September by hosting a range of events and activities for all ages to enjoy.

Highlights include tours of historic locations such at The Mount, Marine Hall, Rossall Point Tower, Marsh Mill, the Civic Centre, The Lower Lighthouse, Euston Park Gardens and Garstang Quaker Meeting House.

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There are also guided walks around Garstang, Poulton, Fleetwood Cemetery, Memorial Park, Skippool, Bleasdale and Rossall Point.

Councillor Lynne Bowen, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Health and Community Engagement at Wyre Council comments, “Heritage Open Days is a really special time as it gives people the opportunity to learn more about the history of where we live. We may pass these buildings regularly but not have the opportunity to actually go inside.

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