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Welcome to your Thornton Cleveleys Magazine from guest editor Father Christmas... Ho,Ho Ho. I would like to thank all the good people this year - the readers, contributors and advertisers who supported LINK-MAG, none of you are on the naughty list this year. Myself and the team hope you have a great festive season, no matter how you celebrate it. Our next edition will be a joint Jan/Feb issue. As always it will be out later in January as we take a well earned break. But don’t be fooled – me and the elves will still be working behind the scenes adding new content to the website. We will also work on other improvements, making your local magazine even better in 2019! Congratulations to our ‘SPOT the Ad’ Winner: Kath Horn – For your chance to win £50, please check the ‘spot the ad’ competition inside.

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Local schools are also signing up to support Brian House by holding a Festive Jumper Day in the run up to Christmas. Chloe added 'We’re always surprised at just how imaginative our young supporters can be, but every penny raised makes such a difference to the children and families who need our support here at Brian House. We’d love to come to speak to any schools or young supporters who want to know more about the work we do and how they can help.' Visit www.brianhouse.org.uk/elf-run for more information about Brian House Children’s Hospice, and to sign up for this year’s Elf Run.

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big rebellious, unforgiving stomper of an album from hard working local rockers The Senton Bombs is out now and well worth a listen ‘Outsiders’ is the new studio album from The Senton Bombs. Tipped by the likes of Classic Rock, Powerplay Magazine and Total Rock Radio to be one of the next breakout bands, the Bombs have capitalised on the success of critically acclaimed 2016 album ‘Mass Vendetta’ which catapulted the band toward a global audience. With their now familiar blend of styles, offering variety from first to last, the band evolved their Southern and Classic Rock influences whilst returning to their punk and roll roots to create eleven more hookfilled, lyrically inspired, head-banging anthems. The Senton Bombs formed in the seaside village of Bispham, making their debut as the Terrorists in the summer of 2004 they made an immediate impact on the local scene and word spread about their style, originally branded as ‘Punk Infected Rock n Roll’, as well as their unpredictable and riotous live performances. In 2016 the band agreed a deal with German record label ‘7Hard’, which

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f you buy a real Christmas tree, how can you make sure it stays looking its best over the festive season? Some 30% of people in the UK do buy the real thing each year, yet many are often left with more needles on the floor than on the tree within a week of putting it up - especially if they haven’t chosen a non-drop variety such as the ever-popular Nordmann fir. But if you give any Yuletide tree the care it needs, it shouldn’t drop too much. If you look after trees properly, most of them should look good throughout the festive season. Cut trees remain the most popular, and it is essential that they should be fresh when purchased. The needles should not be dull and dried up, the branches not brittle. If you gently shake the tree, the outer needles should not fall off. When you’ve bought your tree, keep it outside in a cool, shaded place, preferably standing in water, until it is required indoors. Before bringing it inside, cut about half an inch off the base of the trunk to open up the pores of the tree and then place it securely in a water-holding stand or wedge it in a bucket with pebbles, small stones or screwed-up newspaper and place it away from direct heat. Anyone who places the tree next to a radiator is asking for trouble. Keep the container topped up with water every day, as trees can get through a pint a day. About 8.5 million trees are sold in this country every Christmas, of which half are Nordmann firs. The Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) which is popular in the eastern United States is narrower than other trees and therefore more suitable for smaller rooms. Look for growers who are situated in an isolated place away from urban centres. They are less likely to get a big retail market and you may get a better deal and a better tree from them. Remember that trees sold retail in urban areas may have come from out of town and may have been exposed 36

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Good enough to eat Dutch white cabbage Dutch white cabbages are the huge pale-green balls you often see in supermarkets, but they’re a whole lot tastier if you grow them yourself and are best harvested in November for storing indoors.

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ANCHORSHOLME LIBRARY OPENING TIMES MON 10-1pm 2-6pm, TUE 9am 4pm, WED 10-1pm 2-5pm, THURS 9.00-1pm 2-5pm,FRI 9-1pm 2-5pm, SAT 10-12. Cafe open MON to FRI 9am to 4pm.

CLEVELEYS COMMUNITY CHURCH CENTRE KENSINGTON ROAD, CLEVELEYS, FY5 1ER. T: 01253 863369. EMAIL: CLEVELEYSCOMMUNITYCENTRE@ GMAIL.COM For more details about any of these groups and events please ask at the office, call 863369 or see the notice boards. MON Knit ‘N’ Natter: 10am–1pm. Thornton-Cleveleys Amateur Radio Society: 7.30 – 9.30pm TUE Board games (all welcome): 1 – 3pm. Thornton-Cleveleys Canine Training Society: 7 – 10pm. Susan Traynor Dance 42

Class: 7 – 10pm. WED Arts and crafts group (all welcome) 10am – 3pm. Yoga 10 – 11.30am THU Weightwatchers: 9.30 – 10.30am. Cleveleys Ladies: 1.30 – 3.30pm (except 1st Thursday of each month) Patchwork class: 2 – 4pm. Joanne Wilson Dance School: 4 – 8pm. Explorer Scouts for Boys and Girls: 7.45 – 9.30pm FRI Friday Arts Group: 9am – 12noon, Windmill Arts Group: 1 – 3.30pm SAT Susan Traynor Dance class: 7 – 10pm (2nd Saturday only) SUN Cleveleys Community Church. Elim Pentecostal church, visitors welcome. 10.30am – 12noon. The Gathering Cleveleys Community Church meeting: 6pm - 8pm Rooms are available to hire for a one-off event, weekly or monthly. Very reasonable rates. Disabled access and facilities. Café on site and kitchen facilities available by arrangement. THORNTON LIBRARY Friends of Thornton Library is now up and running with their second coffee morning taking place on Wednesday 12th December, come along to enjoy a brew and make your own Christmas cracker!! If you would like to become a ‘friend’ or have any suggestions for future events you would like to see take place at the library call into see them. This Month’s Events Monday 3rd 1:00-3:30 First Aid

for Babies and Children. Free course run by Lancashire Adult Learning where you will learn to recognise if your baby or child is in an emergency situation. Learn vital lifesaving skills including CPR and how to react if a child is choking. Contact the library to book your free place. Booking essential. Wed 5th 11:00-12:00 Audio Awareness drop-in. Did you know you can borrow books on CD or MP3? Or that you can download books onto your mobile device? Drop-in to find out more, bring along you mobile device to download the Borrowbox app. Fri 7th 10:00-12:30 Write a Poem in a Morning. Free course run by Lancashire Adult Learning. This session will show you one method of getting a draft poem down on paper, this will provide a starting point for you to develop your poem further, both in the session and at home. Booking essential, contact the library to book your free place. Sat 8th 10:00-11:30 Children’s Christmas crafts. Come along to our special Christmas craft morning, where we’ll be making Christmas goodies for you to take home. £1 per child, booking essential, and numbers strictly limited. Mon 10th 6:00-6:30pm Sharing Stories. Supporting families to read together, come along to escape into a magical world of words. Suitable for families who would like to improve their reading skills in an informal and fun way. Wed 12th 10:00-12:00 Friends of Thornton Library coffee morning.

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Come along to enjoy a brew and a natter. We will also be making Christmas crackers, having a laugh at the jokes and enjoying a mince pie or two. Tue 18th 10:00-10:30 Christmas time Baby, Toddler rhyme time. Enjoy our usual sing along with some Christmas songs as well, there could even be a special visitor calling to see everyone. Fri 21st 2:00-2:30 Christmas story time. Enjoy lots of Christmas stories to get us ready for the big day. Regular Events EVERY MONDAY 10:30-11:30 Making the most of your tablet. Learn more about what your IPad or android tablet can do. How to choose, install and use a wide variety of apps, look up information online or just take photo or video. Booking essential. Two 1/2 hour sessions available 10.30 - 11am, or 11 - 11.30am. 5PM-7PM Card and board game group, from frustration to draughts come along and enjoy a game, bring your own board or cards. For all children and adults. LAST MONDAY MONTHLY 17th December 1:30-3:30 Poetry People, a friendly and informal poetry group. New members always welcome. EVERY TUESDAY 10:00-10:30 Baby, Toddler Rhyme Time. Come and join us for a fun and interactive event suitable for all pre-school children. 2ND TUESDAY MONTHLY 11th December 2pm-4pm Thornton Reading Group. Enjoy book discussions over a brew and biscuit. New members always welcome. EVERY WEDNESDAY 10:00-11:00 Interested in learning how to use a computer? Learn My Way is a FREE basic computer course designed just for you. Contact the library for more information. 2PM-4PM IT help. If you have any IT queries our volunteer, David, is here to help. Please contact the library to book a halfhour or hour slot. 2PM-2:30PM Baby, Toddler Rhyme Time. Come and join us for a fun and interactive event suitable for all pre-school children. EVERY THURSDAY 10:00-12:00 Adult Craft Group Whether you are new or more experienced in knitting, crochet

or anything ‘crafty’, join this friendly group for a brew, natter and swop of ideas. EVERY FRIDAY 2PM-2:30PM Story Time. Enjoy a half-hour of stories and rhymes. Suitable for all pre-school children. EVERY OTHER SATURDAY 1st & 15th December 9:30-12:30 Warhammer 40K. Enjoy a morning of tactical battles with friends. Suitable for ages 8-17. See a member of staff for more detail. Thornton library is looking for a variety of speakers & entertainment for the local people. If you have something that you think our local community would like see, please contact a member of staff at Thornton Library. To book a place at any of our event contact the library on 0300 123 6703 or Email: thornton.library@lancashire.gov. uk

Notices FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME For the elderly and/or disabled. Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk

THORNTON-CLEVELEYS GALA COMMITTE Meets every first Wednesday in the month at 7:30pm in The Churchill Room, The Ashley Club, Victoria Road. Come and join us to support this great local event - we are always looking for more help and ideas to keep it running, More details can be found on our Facebook and website www. thorntoncleveleysgalaofficial. co.uk or contact Helen Moorhouse secretary 07701097990 URGENT STOCK APPEAL All stock wanted – all clothing including knitwear, jackets/coats, shoes, handbags, homewares, toys, furniture Free collection on 01253 850161 or for furniture 01253 464100 British Heart Foundation.

BLACKPOOL FYLDE & WYRE SAMARITANS We offer emotional support for whatever you are going through. Telephone 116 123 (Freephone) FRIENDS OF MARSH MILL E-mail: jo@samaritans.org. 16 The mill is open each Saturday and Edward Street, Blackpool, FY1 Sunday from 10.30am to 4.30pm. 1BA. We receive callers at the Volunteers are always needed to door most days until 9.00pm help keep the mill open. To find out about joining our friendly team CHRISTMAS FAIR email simon.swindells@wyre. Saturday 1st December, 11am gov.uk Stalls Raffle, Refreshments. All proceeds to Fylde Coast Womens Aid Cleveleys Park Church, West Drive, FY5 2BL

Care & Support THORNTON-CLEVELEYS ARTHRITIS CARE RSPCA BLACKPOOL & NORTH Meets first Wednesday evening in LANCASHIRE the month, for social outings, trips Please visit our website for and holidays. Come and join our moe details about our current friendly group. Transport can be special appeals. Old Toms Lane, arranged. For more information Stalmine, Lancashire FY6 0JR. call Barbara on 985047 or Tel: 01253 703000. Web: www. Christine on 856378 (evenings) rspcablackpool.org.uk

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ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEMENTIA CAFÉ Meet at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Dr, Cleveleys, FY5 2BQ. Between 10am - 12pm. Please contact Alzheimer’s Society B’Pool, Fylde and Wyre on 01253 696 854. 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, 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. STEPPING STONES, LIVING WITH LOSS If you are bereaved you may wish to drop-in to our non-religious, non-judgemental group for support, to meet people who face similar difficulties, and talk to a ‘Listener’. We meet for tea, coffee, and biscuits at Christ Church Hall, Meadows Avenue Thornton on the 3rd THURSDAY each month from 2pm - 3pm all ages are welcome. 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 PARKINSON’S UK OVER WYRE SUPPORT GROUP meet on the 4th Thursday of each month(except December) at 2pm in the Youth and Community Centre, Lancaster Road, Preesall FY6 0EJ. For further info contact Marjorie 44

on 01253 868086 GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Sponsored by The Gate Community Church. Those who have suffered loss or are struggling to cope are very welcome. Free of charge. Contact Julia: 07969087352 or 01253 760758 or contact Janice: 01253 594855 or visit www.griefshare.org for further information. 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

MACMILLAN CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE We are a friendly team based at Victoria Hospital, Blackpool and our centre’s aim is to give people ‘time away’ from the cancer clinic. People don’t need an appointment to speak to or visit our centre and they are welcome whether they have a cancer diagnosis, are worried about cancer or are visiting on behalf of a friend or relative. Cancer can leave patients, carers and loved ones facing many challenges, from coping with their cancer care, to giving advice regarding travel after a diagnosis. You can find information on everything from local support groups to help for the financial problems cancer may create, or just a listening ear and a cup of tea. Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria

Hospital, FY3 8NR, Open from 9:30 – 16:00 Monday – Friday. Tel: 01253 955710 Email: bfwh. macmillaninfo@nhs.net

Social Groups SENIOR CITIZENS HALL 190 Victoria Road. West Cleveleys. MONDAYS 11 - 12.30am Musical Movement. TUESDAYS 1 - 4pm Chess. Also Sequence Dancing 1.30 - 4pm. WEDNESDAYS 1-4pm Chess & Whist. 1.30-4pm Sequence Dancing. THURSDAYS Taekwondo 5pm -9pm. SATURDAY evenings 7-10pm Up to date Sequence. All welcome 01253 852462 SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES Mondays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5 Keajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre 64 Holmfield Road FY2 9RT Sundays - Prayers for World Peace 11am - 12noon, FREE CLASS. Registered Charity no. 1080291 Tel: 352721 meditationinblackpool.org.uk

CLEVELEYS WRITERS & WORDSMITHS WITH A SONG We meet at The Park Club (behind The Masonic Hall), West Drive, Cleveleys on the 2nd and 4th Tues each month at 1:30-3:00. Poets and short story writers off all levels welcome. New members welcome. First meeting free, subscription £10 year. COFFEE MORNING Every week Cleveleys United Reformed Church, Rossall Road Time: 10:30 - 11:45 Cost: 50p. Every Wednesday morning. For more info 01253 855730.

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WHITE ARROW We meet every Thursday night Ashley Con Club Thornton at 8pm. Cost £4 this includes raff all the money will be donated to p.d.s.a also to s.c.b.u. CLEVELEYS LADIES SUPPER CLUB Vacancies available for new members. Meet at Briardene Hotel first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. 3 Course meal followed by a speaker. Tel: 01253 868281 / 822152 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. Check us out at www.meetup.com/fcsocialites/ or call 07974 597097 for more info – you will be glad you did!

Road, Carleton (next to the Castle Gardens). For more info visit: www.carletoncommunitymusic. org.uk. For bookings, contact Terry on: 07807 296765 or email carletoncommunitymusic@ hotmail.com WHITEHOLME OVER 60’S CLUB We meet on Monday and Friday afternoons 2pm - 4pm at: St Teresa’s Church Hall, St Georges Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 3JT. Contact: B Foster 07939583882. Any new members welcome. ARCHAEOLOGY If you’re interested in the history or prehistory of the Fylde Coast and North Preston areas then Wyre Archaeology Group (WAG) is worth a look. If you’d like to get involved - even just as an armchair archaeologist – Email secwyrearch@aol.com or call 0752 850 3710. www.wyrearchaeology.org.uk

THE COASTERS CHOIR (FORMERLY ONE ACCORD) We have a new name, new Musical Director and we are looking for new members, Male and Female to embark on this exciting journey with us. We are a friendly group 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, CARLETON - COMMUNITY Afternoon Tea and a Christmas BAND & COMMUNITY CHORUS Party Night. We love to sing, so if Play an instrument and want to join you enjoy singing too, even if at a Band? Love singing, but not sure the moment it’s just to yourself, about joining a Choir? Then we DO come along and give it a try. are the places for you! Band and What have you got to lose? The Choir comprise of various ages, Choir is Cleveleys based, meeting skills and talents. The Band has a at 7.30pm Thursday evenings at relaxed and friendly atmosphere. the Community Centre, Beach No auditions necessary. Band Road, NO AUDITION NECESSARY Rehearsals: every FRIDAY from For further information please 4:30pm-6:00pm. Choir Rehearsals ring Gail: 07826 866790 or every TUESDAY (term time only) Linda:01253 355512 from 7:00pm-8:30pm St Martin & St Hilda’s Church, Fleetwood POULTON DRAMA AMATEUR

DRAMATIC GROUP We rehearse in the Breck Club, Poulton, Tues and Thurs evenings from 7.30pm. Observers are welcome. We are always looking for new members.

WINDMILL ART SOCIETY Meet at the Cleveleys Community Centre, Beach Road Cleveleys each Friday aft from 1pm - 3pm cost £2. Friday Morning Art Group meet each Friday morning from 9am - 12 noon at the same venue, cost £4. THORNTON CLEVELEYS AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY Meet weekly each Monday 8pm – 10pm (except Bank Holidays) at Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys. New and lapsed members all welcome. PREESALL SEWING GROUP Have you been given a new sewing machine for Christmas? Or got one in the cupboard and don’t know what to make? Come along to the Preesall Community Centre [behind the Bethel Church] on Fridays from 9 am to 12.30pm. We have a qualified Instructor. From simple pincushions and tote bags to full sized quilts we will show you how, you will be made most welcome and Tea/coffee and biscuits are available all morning. Please contact Linda on [01253] 790851 or e.mail martin.ireton@yahoo. co.uk BLACKPOOL MERCHANT NAVY ASSOCIATION Ever been in the Merchant Navy? Why not come along and join us? Bring you partner if you wish. We

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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

BOARD GAMES GROUP Tuesday and Friday 1pm to 3pm Cleveleys Community Centre,Kensington Rd Off Beach Rd Cleveleys. All welcome

AMOUNDERNESS LIFELONG LEARNING GROUP Christ Church Hall, Meadows Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 2TW. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, at 2-00pm, at the above hall. We are a very friendly group of mostly retired people. We have a variety of Speakers/Presentations, covering many subjects. We also have occasional Trips/Meals Out, and there is a small Walking Group (easy N-VISION - BLACKPOOL, FYLDE strolls really), and also a Crown & WYRE SOCIETY FOR THE Green Bowling Section that meets BLIND every Wednesday, April/September The Tramway, Victoria Road West, from 2-4.00pm. New Members Cleveleys. On the second Tuesday Welcome, so why not give us a try. of every month 11am - 12 noon. You will be made very welcome. The VIPS Cafe Club would like to invite you and your friends and family to an informal chat, and Coffee Morning. Contact us on 01253 362699 LITTLE THORNTON WI We meet on the first Tuesday of the month, in the afternoon from 2-4pm, in St. John’s Church Hall, Thornton. New members are always welcome, you can visit as a guest on 3 occasions. For further info please contact Patsy Harrison on 07772914476 or email:paharrison1943@gmail. com.

welcoming environment. Good company, good food, enjoy life to the full. Meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month (20th Dec). Various venues in the Lytham/St Anne’s area. For more information and details of our next get-together text 07468 492304.

THORNTON LADIES’ GROUP 19th December - Christmas Social. Our annual Christmas event will be a ‘Jacobs Join’ get together with ladies invited to bring food and drink for sharing. This will be our 10th party and all ladies are invited to join us. There is a list of recommended foods which we can email out or you can discuss ideas over the phone. There will be a few festive treats and fun activities to finish the year off! 16th January - Flower Arranging. For anyone who has had the pleasure of following the work of the St John’s Flower Guild, when visiting the church, you will be aware we have some fantastic flower arrangers. Janet will delight us with a demonstration and we might even have the chance to make one ourselves. Our club has expanded in 2018 and any lady interested in spending one evening a month (3rd Wednesday) with like-minded positive ladies is THORNTON-CLEVELEYS more than welcome to join us. We FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLUB meet at 7.30 – St John’s Church Our club meets on the 2nd GUITAR PLAYER OR Hall, Little Thornton (near Stanah Wednesday of each month from KEYBOARD PLAYER NEEDED School) entrance is £2.50 and March to December at Thornton FOR ORIGINAL BAND there will be a charity raffle on both Little Theatre Victoria Road East, Original atmospheric moody occasions (donations welcomed). Thornton, 7.30 to 9.30pm. We have alternative rock band with shoegaze We finish at 9.00pm. For further a N.A.F.A.S demonstrator whose and post-rock influences. Sound advice or information please arrangements are raffled off at is somewhere between The Cure, phone: 01253 851007, email the end of the evening. Tea coffee Cocteau Twins, Daughter, Foals and us: thorntonladiesclub@gmail. and biscuits are served. £5. New Mogwai. Listen online and get in com or follow us on Facebook: Members welcome. Please contact touch if interested. Practice weekly Thornton Ladies’ Club. Yvonne 07835 896750 or Carol in Blackpool Town Centre and have 824639 for more information. gigs/releases lined up. We need DREAM TEAM SINGERS (Male & Female) – Cleveleys Park someone reliable. GAY DINING GROUP Methodist Church, Thursdays 7:15 www.oceansoveralderaan.co.uk, Lytham, St Anne’s and Fylde – 9:30 pm. We are a mixed voice Email: treefiddy@ Coast. A great way to meet new group which loves to entertain oceansoveralderaan.co.uk like-minded friends in a relaxed, and we are much in demand for

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Fund Raising events, in Residential Homes and for Celebrations, not to mention putting on public performances several times a year. If you would like to learn more about us contact Shirley Eracleous (07940 030925 or seracleous@aol.com) or Ann Cameron (07966 126999 or ann. cameron@mac.com) for further FYLDE KENNEL ASSOCIATION information. Cleveleys Community Centre. CLEVELEYS PARK PLAYERS Show dog training, we’ll help you AMATEUR DRAMA GROUP and you dog prepare for the show We meet every Wednesday ring. All welcome whether new or at 7.30pm in Cleveleys Park experienced. 2nd Thursdays 19:30, Methodist Church Hall where we full list of dates available from our stage our productions. We present secretary Caroline 07825183928, a varied programme, which allows fkawebs@gmail.com or www. individual talents to shine through. Come along and meet us where a freewebs.com/fylde-kennelassociation warm welcome awaits you. THE CAPRICORN SINGERS (LADIES) The Capricorn Singers, based in Cleveley’s have been entertaining audiences on the Fylde Coast and beyond since 1984. Led by their Musical Director, Chrissie Turkington and accompanied by the very talented Ian Whalley, performances are an entertaining mixture of genres ranging from choral through to popular music with songs from the shows thrown in for good measure. If you would like to book The Capricorn Singers or would like any additional information please call Julie on 01253 725923 or visit www. thecapricornsingers.org or our Facebook page www.facebook. com/TheCapricornSingers CLEVELEYS WRITERS A Friendly Vibrant Group of writers of all abilities who meet at 1.30pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month in the Park Club (Behind the Masonic Hall by the bowling green) West Drive Cleveleys. Everyone is welcome. Come and Join Our Group and enjoy an hour or two of performance poetry and short stories. Annual Subscription £10 plus £1 per attendance. Money is used to fund our social events and promote literary competitions in schools and public events.

Clubs & Societies OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in, or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations.Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday in each month at Springfield House Hotel at Pilling. If anyone is interested in finding out more about the Club or would like to attend a meeting as a guest, then please telephone 01253 790391. THE ROTARY CLUB OF THORNTON CLEVELEYS Every Monday at West Drive Methodist Church Hall at 12.30 for 12.45pm, We have a good and very reasonably priced meal followed by various interesting speakers. Rotary helps people and organsations in need locally, nationally and internationally. Both Ladies and Gentleman are very welcome. Info Barry Simmonds on 01253 856809 WYRE ART GROUP Meet every Wednesday afternoon

in the River Room at Wyre Country Park. Beginners or intermediates (with life drawing ) classes. Tel Tina on 07835 050950 for more details. VERONA ASSOCIATION Fleetwood Road North. MONDAY: Music and Movement 10am-12 Noon. MONDAY EVENING Snooker 6.30-10pm. TUESDAY Line Dancing 10am-12 Noon. WEDNESDAY Friendship Club 2-4pm, THURSDAY Music and Movement 10am-12 noon, Snooker 1-4.30pm. FRIDAY Line Dancing 10am-12 Noon 01253 853122. FLEETWOOD & CLEVELEYS LIONS CLUB Meetings are on the 2nd Weds of every month and are held in a lighthearted manner, we also try to hold a social each month ‘Come and have a look at the Lions, we roar not bite’ Contact Lion President Stuart Gratrix on 875548 CLEVELEYS PROBUS CLUB The club for retired professional and businessmen meets on Thursday mornings at 9.45 a.m. in the Masonic Rooms, West Drive. There is a speaker programme featuring a wide range of topics, an annual holiday is organized and there are a number of social events. Guests and prospective members are welcome - phone 872306. LITTLE THORNTON WI Continues to meet in St. John’s Church Hall, Thornton, once a month on the last Tuesday of every month, from 2-4pm. For further information on that and subsequent meetings, please contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 or Patsy on 07772914476. GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT. This a chance to brush up or improve

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your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A limited knowledge of the language is necessary for you to be able to enjoy our meetings. We are now in our winter season when we have a set programme of presentations with occasional conversation evenings when you have a better chance to get to know existing members. We will not be meeting from 11th Dec until 1st Jan, inclusive. Contact Terry on 01253 867825 NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Our meetings are held on Tuesday evenings from September to April at the United Reform Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys. At 7.30pm. New members, of any level, are always welcome. For further details please see www. northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact secretary Neil Pascoe on 01253 734243 POETRY PEOPLE Meet at Thornton Library on the last Mon of every month. 1.30 3.30 Prompt. Free Admission 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.

LATIN, BALLROOM & SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Tues 7 8.30pm Cleveleys Community Centre Kensington Road, Cleveleys. Contact Susan for further details on 07976 620196

THORNTON YMCA Taekwondo Classes Age 6yrs and above NEW ‘Tidgey’ Taekwondo Classes Age 4-6yrs Contact Claire Wright on 07977 922065. Email: freespirittaekwondo1@ gmail.com (BSc Sport & Exercise Science Physiology)

NORDIC WALKING WYRE Why not join us Nordic walking. You will use 90% of your body’s muscles and burn 46% more calories than ordinary walking. It is sociable and safe outdoor exercise and is suitable for all fitness levels. Contact Ann on 07587 185680 or email asannboyd@gmail.com.

CLEVELEYS TAEKWONDO Classes every Monday and Thursday juniors 5.30-6.30 and teenagers/adults 8-9.15 at Senior Citizens Hall, Victoria Rd, Cleveleys. 2 free classes. www.cleveleystaekwondo.webs. com

ZUMBA CLASS St Johns Church Hall, Little Thornton, Tuesdays 9.30am10.30am. Cost £4. Just turn up or call Julie for more info on 07786022980 PRIVATE DANCE TUITION AND CLASSES Thursday evenings at Cleveleys Community Church. Ballroom,Latin,Salsa, Rock and Roll etc. Adult Dance Classes New Adult dance classes in Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, R/R at Regal Hotel (Windsor Room) 7.30pm - 8.30pm no partner required. Please reserve your place by calling Martine on 07967 970847

TAI CHI Thornton methodist Church Victoria Rd Thornton, every Thurs 10-11am. Also at The Back Room Studio, Runnymede Ave, Cleveleys 12:15- 1:15. Beginners always welcome, cost £5. Info Bryan 07462487474

ZUMBA FITNESS with Barry. Wednesdays 5.45pm Anchorsholme Academy, East WYRE ESTUARY COUNTRY Pines Drive. Latin Inspired dance PARK HEALTH WALK work with easy to follow steps, Every fortnight. Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah 10:30 - 11:30 shake and shimmy into shape and have lots of fun. £5.00 per class, Free. Every other Wednesday an urban/rural walk through the Wyre no need to book 07922 688009 Estuary Country Park, comfortable ANCHORSHOLME BOWLING footwear required also suitable AND SOCIAL CLUB ZUMBA GOLD for beginners. Please ring 01995 Crown Green Bowls is a healthy Come along to a fun fitness class 602125 or 01253 863100 outdoor sport. The season lasts and burn calories at Cleveleys from April to October. New starters Park Methodist Church West Drive PILATES WITH CAROL and experienced players welcome Cleveleys Mon eve 6-7. Cost £4.50 Wednesdays 6pm - 7pm at Anchorsholme Bowling Club. All ages & fitness levels welcome. Begginers, 7-8pm At Senior Just come down to Anchorsholme Call Julie for more info or just Citizens Hall 190 Victoria Road turn up 07786022980 West Cleveleys. All Welcome. For Park to give it a try. info call Carol 827636 Details Tel: 01253 860924

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FAMILY TAEKWONDO CLASSES From 4 years to adults. 6pm to 7pm every Wednesday at Millfield Science and Performing Arts College and Saturdays 12.30 to 1.30pm at St John’s Church Thornton.Contact Master Lee 07779275207

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION New beginners’ Classes in Cleveleys at St. Teresa’s Church (FY5 3JT) Phone Martin on 0753 441 0657 or check out www.fyldetaichi.com for more information. NORCROSS TENNIS CLUB Anchorsholme Lane East, off Fleetwood Rd South, Thornton, FY5 3DA within the HASSRA Sportsground. (Between the Norcross roundabout and Four Lane Ends). 3 tennis courts with floodlights, play takes place all year round depending on the weather. There is also a clubhouse in which to keep warm between play. Regular club sessions most weekday afternoons. Age is no barrier to these sessions as youngsters in their 60’s will be made welcome. If you have not played for a while and feel you need some exercise come along and you may surprise yourself. Further information may be obtained from the chairman, Brian Kitchin 07743585381 or email jbkitchin@gmail.com FRR WALKING GROUP (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) Affiliated to the Ramblers

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Saturday mornings. We have two all weather courts and a Club House. The Club runs junior and adult tennis teams in the Fylde League, coaching sessions throughout the week, tournaments as well as opportunities to play social tennis and keep fit throughout the year. Please get in touch to find out more by calling Stan Wade on 07926 199907 or Simon Ardron on 07411 070906 NORCROSS CRICKET CLUB Looking for players of any age or ability to join. 3 senior teams and 3 junior teams with fully qualified, 1st aid trained and DBS checked coaches to deliver sessions at our ECB Clubmark Accredited Club. Home ground, Norcy Park, is located on Anchorsholme Lane, Thornton, FY5 5EE. Voted Amateur Cricket Club of the Year in 2017 Info: Chairman Ian Davies 07846 853690 - slowerball@ hotmail.co.uk. Junior Organiser Adam Ball - 07540 812709 – adamball2401@gmail.com. www.norcrosscricketclub. teamapp.com. Facebook@ NorcrossCC, Twitter@NorcyCC, Instagram @norcycc

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CLEVELEYS SPIRITUALIST CHURCH BLACKPOOL & WYRE KARATE 93 Beach Road (Opposite CLUB Travellers Rest Pub) All Welcome. Classes at Thornton YMCA Doors Open 30mins,Before Each Victoria Road Cleveleys. Training Service. Monday Service.7 30pm-8 is on TUESDAY and THURSDAY 7pm- 30pm followed by Open Circle 8 8-30pm. Family friendly Dojo. We 30pm-9pm. Fee £2.50. Wednesday teach all ages, from 8 to 80 years! Healing, 12.30pm-1 30pm. You will learn the art of traditional Donation followed by Service Shotokan Japanese Karate. We 2.30pm - 3.40pm. Fee £2. Sunday have a world chief IJKA Instructor Divine Service 2.30pm - 3.40pm Mr Kato Sadashige Kancho 9th Donation. Refreshments after dan. Learn how to defend yourself. each service for a donation. Info: Improve your fitness, strength and Facebook - Cleveleys Spiritualist flexibility whilst building your self Church. esteem, focus and concentration. The first two lessons are free. HAMBLETON CHORAL GROUP Why not come along and see We meet in the United Reformed for yourself. Contact RON Church Hall, Sandy Lane, BELLWOOD (7th Dan) 01253 Hambleton on Wednesday 876996 or 07901 864951. evenings at 7.30 p.m. from SEATED FUN & FITNESS CLASS For the young at heart and people with reduced mobility. Every Friday 11.00 am till 12.00 pm. Class held at Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road. Cost £5.00 Ring Renee on 07740 151517 to reserve your chair CLEVELEYS WALKS Saturday 8th December 10.30am Come for a stroll along the beautiful promenade at Cleveleys or a look at Cleveleys Park and Towers Wood. Meet At the Community Centre on Beach 50

September to May each year. We sing light, popular music (e.g. songs from the shows) in four part harmony. New members always welcome. For more information ring Dorothy on 01253 700963. ELIM PENTECOSTAL CHURCH We are an Elim Pentecostal church and member of the Ground Level Network. We meet on Sundays at 10.30am and at 6pm for modern lively worship, and also during the week for prayer, Connect groups and Bible studies. We have a weekly youth club

for Primary school children on Wednesday evenings. Men’s breakfasts are every 4 weeks on Saturdays 10am. Flourish ladies events are held bi-monthly. Once a month we meet for a fellowship breakfast at Stanley Park café on Saturdays 10am. Please visit our website www. elimcleveleys.org.uk for more information about our church, ministries and events. For any further information please call our office on 863369. ST JOHN’S, LITTLE THORNTON Stanah Rd, FY5 5JE. (By the junction at Station Rd & Stanah Rd) SUNDAY SERVICES; 9.00am: Holy Communion - BCP. 10.30am: Parish communion - contemporary service Including SEEKERS Junior Church: except the3rd Sunday when it’s an All Age Celebration, no communion. WEEKDAY MORNINGS; 9:30am: Morning Prayer. Toddler Group; Every Weds (term time) 9.15am to 11.30am in the church hall. EVERY WEDS Snack & Chat in the church hall at 2pm for company, cakes & a brew. Monthly Concerts 2ND WEDS every month at 7:30pm. Weddings & Baptisms. To book a wedding or baptism or for more info, contact the vicar. Hall Hire; interested in hiring the hall? Call Donald Minshall on 01253 821193. Vicar: Rev Jane Atkinson, Tel 01253 969492 Visit www.stjohnslittlethornton. org. Facebook – StJohns Church Twitter - @StJohnThornton CLEVELEYS UNITED REFORMED CHURCH Rossall Road (Next to Cleveleys Library) – Our Sunday Services Begin at 10.45am. Ongoing weekly Events: MONDAYS: Ladies Friendship Group 7.30pm TUESDAYS: Photographic Society 7.30pm. WEDNESDAYS: Prayer Group 10.00am, Parents and Toddler Group 10.00am. Coffee

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Children ST ANDREWS PARENT AND TODDLERS St Andrews Centre, rough lea rd, Cleveleys. Every tuesday term time only 9:30 till 11:30 £1 for a child and adult includes drink and biscuitscome and join the fun! Contact Helen 07974429832 PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP Every week Cleveleys United Reformed Church, Rossall Road (next to Cleveleys Library) Time: 10:00 - 12:00. Cost: £1 including refreshments. Meet every

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GIRLGUIDING NEEDS MORE LEADERS Wyre Division needs more Leaders, It’s not to late to join the worlds largest Girl led organisation.You can work directly with girls, supporting them and helping them to grow into confident young people. There is a wide-ranging training course that you follow to gain your adult leadership qualification because Guiding on your CV gets you noticed. These will also give your girls amazing experiences. Volunteering is very rewarding. Wyre Division covers all Wyre areas. To apply to join, please call us on Freephone 0800 1 69 59 01 or online at www. girlguiding.org.uk RECRUITING GIRL GUIDES FOR CLEVELEYS If your daughter would like to join Guides; now is the time to get in touch. We have space for new members to join our unit where they will have the chance to create friendships and learn new & exciting skills. To find out more, visit: www.girldguiding. org.uk/ SCOUTS Interested in finding out about the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation? For details contact

1ST THORNTON SCOUT GROUP Is your child at least 5 years & 9 months old? Then why not join 1st Thornton Scout Group? Our sections maintain a lively calendar, with activities, visits and camps...just a little flavour of what our scouts get up to. Scouting is all about adventurous FUN! Beavers (5.75-8 yrs old) meet on Wednesdays 18:00-19:00 at St John’s church hall. Cubs (810.5 yrs old) meet on Thursdays 19:00-20:15, also at St John’s. Scouts (10.5-14 yrs old) meet at Sacred Heart Primary School on Tuesdays, 19:30-21:00. For further information please contact the Group Scout Leader: Ulric Schwela 07939 969247 skogisen-scouts@yahoo.dk MANOR BEACH TOTS Friday During Term Time 9-10:30. Manor Beach Primary School, Manor Drive , Cleveleys, FY5 1EU. Free fun and games for all children aged 0-school age and their parents/carers. Call 01253 853879 4TH CLEVELEYS GUIDES Cleveleys Methodist church. Guides, Thursday’s 7:30pm9pm. www.girldguiding.org.uk/ interested ACTIVE BIRTH PREPARATION CLASS Friday 10 - 11.30am at Wendy Holland Fitness Studio with the Daisy Foundation. Advance booking essential. Contact Angela on 07966 424046

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A VERY MESSY CHRISTMAS 11 BLACKPOOL FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER Sat 22nd December, 8.30pm For the 11th year 17 of the local area’s finest bands and singers get together for a night full of warped Christmas covers. All the bands and singers on the night perform a short set list of three songs with at least one christmas cover performed by each act. It’s always a busy night and a great way to sample what’s going Peacock 2019 Matt Ford.e$S:Layout 1 18/10/2018 12:33 Page 2 Cleveleys, (near Bus Station), on on with the local music scene. first Wednesday of every month Takings on the night donated to at 2pm. the Blackpool Food Bank, helping PARKINSON’S UK HELP US FIND A to provide emergency food VERSE AT THE VIC parcels for people in need (www. Local performing poets. All blackpoolfoodbank.co.uk welcome. Free open Mic. Last Bootleg Social Club, Topping Matt Ford is widely regarded as the UK’s finest Big B Mon of each month 7.30pm. Street, Blackpool. and once you have heardwww. him you will understan Victoria Hotel, Victoria Rd. facebook.com/bootlegbars. Having appeared on several shows with the fabulous John Wilson O Cleveleys. www.facebook.com/ BBC Big Band, the Halle and also the BBC Proms programme I am announce that Matt has agreed to appear here at Lowther Pa averymessy J Sunday 3rd February 7.30pm. RAE MORRIS + TUSCAN SUN Sat 8th Dec, 9pm Acclaimed singer returns to Blackpool for a special intimate performance, tickets close to selling out at time of writing. Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. www. bootlegsocial.co.uk

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