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The perfect kitchen… full replacement or kitchen facelift?
• Are you happy with the current layout of your kitchen and does it work for you?
• Do your current cabinets seem like they have Many people ask me whether they would be better off enough life left in them to last the amount of time you going for a full replacement kitchen or having a com- expect the new doors and work surfaces to? plete kitchen facelift. If the answer to either of these questions is no, then it In case you are not familiar with a kitchen facelift, I will may be that you are ready for a brand new kitchen but if you are happy with the layout and the cabinets are briefly explain... in good condition, you could save money and have a When we carry out a full kitchen facelift, we remove kitchen facelift. your existing work surfaces, sink, doors & drawer Luckily, at The New Kitchen Door Company we can fronts, cornice, pelmet and plinth. Leaving just the cater for your needs which ever route you decide to original carcases in place. go down. We are experts in kitchen facelifts and there We then replace the whole lot with brand new made is no limit to what can be done with custom cabinets, to measure units along with new high quality hinges made to measure doors & accessories available. We & plates. We then use plant on end panels that are also pride ourselves on offering top quality full kitchcolour matched to your new doors & drawer fronts, ens at extremely competitive prices. We use only the giving the illusion of a completely new kitchen at a highest quality solid 18mm carcases throughout with fraction of the cost and upheaval. You may decide to components to complement them. Our kitchen planadd new cabinets and appliances / sink which adds ners are former kitchen fitters and not salesmen, so to the final look of your kitchen facelift. they know what works and what doesn’t and can tailor a kitchen to your needs and budget. There are a few points that should be considered when making the decision of whether to go comIf you are considering replacing your kitchen, pay a pletely new or to have a kitchen facelift. visit to The New Kitchen Door Company to have a look at the products on offer and discuss the best options for you.
SAVE MONEY ? HELP THE ENVIRONMENT ? RETURN SANITY TO YOUR HOME ? For too long we have been throwing out perfectly good electrical items such as televisions, sky boxes, hi-fi equipment, computers and laptops simply because they have developed faults. Not so long ago a television would last you 10-15years and probably require a service or repair every couple of years. Not so now with televisions lasting no more than 18months. So why not SAVE YOUR MONEY and have it repaired? One problem has been the demise of many local repair companies: many did not keep up with the emerging technologies and simply went out of business. The answer is simple, contact THE ELECTRONICS WORKSHOP LTD, a local company offering the very best service to local people. Can we repair your faulty items? You will be surprised at just what we can repair. We also supply new and reconditioned televisions.. For the price of a local call RING US ON 01253 857819 or after hours on 07973293761
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Hear Me Out One of the advantages of having worked in both NHS and private hearing care is that you see the whole spectrum of practice, good and bad, in both sectors. When it comes to determining exactly what a client really needs from a quality hearing care service the answers are already there.
The majority of our clients that walk through our door have already come to terms with their hearing loss. If only they had realised that we also offer support and information about coping strategies such as how to cope with the emotional shock of losing your hearing.
Initial fitting and Follow up: Courtesy, care and attention to detail are just some of the values that we pride We can’t predict everyone’s needs on an ourselves on. Why would you pay top individual basis therefore we’ve compiled prices for a hearing care provider to fit comprehensive details of all that we offer good technology badly? for you to compare to your current hearing care provider (if you have one) or We ask ourselves that every day. People do seem to make impulse purchases the competition (if you’re still looking) based on a sales presentation promising Care, information and attention: all sorts of technological fixes from an Our clients want comprehensive training out of town company. Those promises in how to use their hearing aids, aren’t always fulfilled and the company is including, for example, how to use the far enough away to make it difficult for aids in different situations. access to follow ups and fine tunes. They want written information as well as practical demonstrations. They also like to be given some explanation as to why they lost their hearing and whether or not they need help in a medical setting. They want to know what other organisations may be able to offer assistance. Would they benefit from lip-reading classes? Are there any devices, which social services can provide to assist in the home free of charge?
poor fitting that “you’ll get used to.” Aftercare: Hearing can and does change. The performance of a hearing aid may also alter over its lifetime. We keep a computerised record of the performance of your hearing aid at final follow up. If you say you are not getting the same benefit from your hearing aid as at the initial fit we will reassess your hearing, re-evaluate the performance of your hearing aid in-situ and reset your hearing aid free of charge within the warranty period. How long is the warranty period you might ask? That’s the best bit. If you purchase any Phonak Swiss quality hearing instrument between now and 31st May 2011 you’ll get a free five-year warranty.
We’re in it for the long haul. We’re local, accessible and if you are new to hearing aids, we knowingly fit them conservatively, making several adjustments over repeated follow up visits to ensure you make the transition to amplification smoothly.
I think you’ll agree by now, our warranty is worth much more than the bulk of our competitors who’ll charge you extra if the problems you are having is unrelated to a hearing aid fault. If you buy a Phonak product from our premium range, you’ll also get a free TV listener worth £250 as part of the offer!
We are also one of the few companies in the area to routinely measure the output of your hearing aids using in-situ microphone technology. There’s no room for guesswork or messing about with a
Call now on 855205 (Tuesday to Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm) to book your free hearing assessment. Ask for Gary Waite or Gary Bradshaw.
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IF EWE LIKE ANIMALS EWE’LL LOVE FARMER PARRS! Farmer Parrs Animal World has a large selection of farm and rare breed animals, plus daily handson shows, petting, feeding, tractor rides and pony rides. As well as a large museum, pottery, play areas, cafe and shop. With large indoor barns as well as paddocks it’s a great day out whatever the weather – so why not venture down to the farm this Easter!
farm-yard fun plus many vintage vehicles of all shapes and sizes plus trade and craft stalls. The vehicles/exhibits are brought from far and wide by enthusiasts and were a huge hit with all ages last year. The rally is organised by ‘The Fylde Country Life Preservation Society’ who also run the fab-ewe-lous museum at Farmer Parrs. Please see www.farmerparrs.com for more details.
Every day over the Easter Holidays The farm is open 7 days a week there will be Animal Shows, Egg all year round – 10am till 5pm Hunts, Easter Quizzes, Baby Bunnies, chicks, lamb feeding plus Baarrhh-illiant!! all the usual fun of the farm!! The Easter Vintage Rally is also back by popular demand.... so there is something for all ages over Easter Weekend! The rally means there will be all the usual
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Stanah Horse Feeds Stanah Horse Feeds has been established for over 30 years now and has grown from strength to strength to become one of the Fylde’s best, and most trusted, suppliers of domestic pet and equestrian products. The motto: “big enough to cope and,
small enough to care” means a lot at Stanah Horse Feeds, where our small and friendly team is always on hand to offer advice, support and encouragement. Stanah Horse Feeds provides the very best in quality feed for all domestic pets, small animals, goats, pigs, sheep and poultry.
If we don’t stock what you require we will do our very best to get it. The shop on Stanah Road in Thornton has recently expanded into two floors to allow for more products for the horse and rider from Mark Todd, NAF, Equetech, Sherwood Forest, Equine America and Tekna. It is well worth a visit having We deliver the length and breadth of the Fylde Coast, from Lytham to Fleetwood and as far as Lancaster and Preston. Order can be placed 24-7, with an out-ofhours answer phone and any orders placed by 9am will be delivered the same or next day, depending on area and stock availability.
Stanah Horse Feeds Big name brands for domestic pets and small animals Stanah House Farm, Stanah Road, Thornton FY5 5LW Tel: 01253 823231 include Chudleys, Allen and Page, Bakers, Mayfield, www.stanahhorsefeeds.co.uk Skinners, Beta, Supa Dog and Fancy Feeds. Our extensive range of horse feeds includes Baileys, Spillers, Dengi and Dodson and Horrell, as well as Allen and Page. We also stock a wide range of Bamford and Versele Laga pigeon feeds.
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competition in conjunction with BBC Radio Lancashire, and the final celebration party featuring a hog roast and entertainment by the Ian Hooper Band.
TWELVE months of fundraising for Trinity Hospice by Twelve Restaurant & Lounge Bar came to a triumphant climax! The Fylde coast restaurant presented a cheque for £8,000 to the charity – the total amount raised at events staged throughout 2010/11 to celebrate Twelve’s 10th anniversary. At the ‘hand-over’ celebration party, Caroline Upton, Front of House Proprietor at Twelve, paid tribute to the generous support of customers, business partners and members of staff who had all contributed to the campaign. She said: “I would like to thank our customers – none of this would have been possible without them. “I would also like to thank local businesses which have given us raffle prizes or supported us in
other ways. We’ve also greatly appreciated the help and assistance from the fund-raising team at Trinity Hospice.
Trinity Hospice fund-raiser Linzi Young, who attended the evening, said: “We’re delighted with the money that has been raised by Twelve – it’s an amazing amount and everyone at Twelve has been great fun to work with. It’s shown that Twelve are not afraid to take on a challenge!” Picture: Paul Moss and Caroline Upton
“Throughout the year, we’ve had of Twelve Restaurant & Lounge Bar some great times and share present a cheque for £8,000 to Trinity memories that will stay with us for a Hospice fund-raiser Linzi Young. long time!” Fund-raising for Trinity included taking part in the Blackpool Fun Run as well as organising lots of events including a kids cookery demonstration, a trip to Cartmel Races, an amateur chefs cook-off
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way to have a lot of fun whilst raising lots of money for what is a great local cause – everyone involved is giving their time for free and we’re hoping as many people as possible come along to help make it a memorable night.”
TOP ENTERTAINERS HITTING THE HIGH NOTES FOR LOCAL CHARITY AT SPECIAL FUNDRAISING NIGHT Some of the Fylde Coast’s best known entertainers are putting on a special musical charity night next month to raise much-needed funds for a St Annes-based charity. services, is under extreme pressure due to Government spending cuts Local bands Flip and The Frank and the wider economic climate. Flynn Band will be taking to the stage at The Edge on Hardhorn As well as the bands performing Road in Poulton on Wednesday 13 their own sets, they will also be April to help raise money for The operating a ‘human jukebox’ and Ormerod Group. taking requests from audience members in return for a donation. The Group is an independent notfor-profit organisation which works Miss Blackpool, Ella Green, will be with people with a learning disabil- making an appearance at the ity across the Wyre and Fylde event, and there will also be a raffle Coast areas, offering support to taking place, with prizes donated assist them in taking control of their by a number of local people and own lives. businesses, including Monsieur’s restaurant in Poulton, 12 restaurant It aims to help its service users in Thornton, Neil Marshall Hairchoose their own lifestyle and bedressing in Lytham and The Art come fully valued members of the Deco Cafe in Stanley Park. community, but the funding available to it, especially for its children’s Event organiser Emma Flynn, who works for the Group, says: “The Group does fantastic work across our community and makes a huge difference to the lives of so many people, but with budgets everywhere under so much pressure, there’s a real danger that we won’t be able to meet all our future commitments.
Anyone wanting to buy tickets, which cost only £5 each, or to donate a raffle prize should call Emma Flynn on 07515 681983 or The Edge on 01253 882015. Guests will also be able to pay on the door on the night, but numbers are limited and buying a ticket before the event is the only way to guarantee entry. For further press information, please contact Julian Christopher at Footprint Public Relations on 07891 005034 or via julianchristopher@btinternet.com
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Box Bros. Ltd. having served Blackpool and Fylde with a funeral service since 1915
experience, who hold membership in the British Institute of Funeral Directors and diplomas in Funeral Directing have relocated to Poulton-le-Fylde.
Realised the necessity of Chapels of Repose facilities for Poulton-le-Fylde and the surrounding districts. Appropriate premises were purchased in the 1990’s and a complete Funeral Service consisting of Chapels of Repose, private interviewing rooms, offices and accommodation for a resident Funeral Director were made available. Having a resident Funeral Director and Funeral Arranger has resulted in offering a 24 hour a day service to the local community.
Said Steve, “Our past experience of helping families of all races and religion with funerals including National and International Repatriations is always available at Station Road, whether it is through advice or assisting with any queries that may occur. Between Poulton and our Blackpool Offices Box Bros. Ltd can be beneficial to families regardless of distance and needs”.
To maintain the high standard of service offered, Funeral Operators with the necessary qualifications are essential. Steve Nicholls and Sandra with nearly 30 years
Box Bros Ltd 48/50 Station Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 7JQTel: 01253 885858 www.boxbros.co.uk
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Aspire has helped individuals for ten years. We do not lend money and are not driven by commission earned from arranging loans. We realise individual’s problems are unique: our counsellers deal with the problems one to one, and give the best advice to suit your circumstances. We liaise with creditors to arrange a monthly repayment and aim to freeze interest/charges on your unsecured debt thereby reducing your monthly payments and your financial stress. Our counsellors are happy to discuss your worries in complete confidence. You inform Aspire who your unsecured debts are with, we then prepare a statement of income and expenditure, calculate your
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Saturday 16 April 10.00am to 12.00 noon at The Bridge Club
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