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Poulton-le-Fylde Your FREE Local Magazine APRIL 2020 I 12,000 COPIES

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      

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WELFARE BENEFIT OUTREACH SURGERIES The Wyre surgery is at Wyre Civic Centre, Poulton. With the support of Fylde Council, Fylde CAB, Wyre Council & Care & Repair, Disability First is now providing welfare benefit outreach surgeries for people living in Fylde & Wyre.

You can book a free 30 mins time slot to check you are receiving everything you are entitled to and our adviser will also provide advice and guidance for you to complete any benefit forms. To book an appointment contact Disability First on 472202/3 or email andycoupland@disabilityfirst.org STEPPING STONES Supported by Trinity Hospice. We meet in Poulton Methodist Church Lounge, Queensway, Poulton-leFylde, from 2pm to 3pm on the second Monday of every month.

We are a friendly and non-religious bereavement support group where you can meet others in a similar situation. Come & join us.

Tel: 860362 POULTON LIBRARY OPENING HOURS: Mon 9.00–17.00, Tue 9.00–13.00, Wed 9.00–19:00, Thu 9.00–17.00, Fri 9.00–17.00 Sat 9.00–13.00 HAMBLETON LITTER PICK We are holding the usual litter pick on Thursday 30th April 2020 at 10.30am, meeting at the Shovels Inn car park, picks and bags provided, afterwards having a drink, food and a natter. Why not join us and help to keep Hambleton a place to be proud of. For further information please contact Beryl Hartley 700066 POULTON FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE EASTER COFFEE MORNING Saturday 4 April from 10am til 12noon Poulton Bridge Club Admission £1.00 to include coffee/ tea & biscuits 30

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POULTON LIBRARY Friday 3rd ‘Friends of Poulton Library’ - Easter Afternoon Tea & games Come and join our ‘Friends’ for Afternoon Tea in the library As well as refreshments there will be an Easter Egg hunt for children, with a chance to win some prize 14:0016:30 Free Wednesday 8th Create your own Photo Album Have you ever thought “What can I do with all these photos and images saved but never seen?”

Come along to this session run by Alastair Parker, Chairman of the Friends of Poulton Library Group, to find out the answer! Alastair will show you how you can create a scrapbook/album for yourself. All you need to do is bring some photos (printed or digital) and yourself.

There are only limited spaces available so you will need to book.

14:00-16:00 Free Friday 17th Who killed President Kennedy? In 1963 President Kennedy was assassinated. It is assumed by many that Lee Harvey Oswald was solely responsible for the president’s death. Local speaker, Neil Hendrie, will raise the possibility that Oswald was but a minor member of a powerful and sinister conspiracy bent on removing Kennedy. Come along for what promises to be a very interesting talk on an event that shocked the world.14:15-15:15 Free Friday 20th Blackpool Lifeboat – then & now Blackpool lifeboat building was one of the first buildings in Blackpool built in 1864, when Blackpool was just a village, built before even Blackpool tower was built. Listen to Brenda Warburton, a volunteer for Blackpool RNLI talk about the history of the lifeboat including the work that volunteers do today 14:15-15:15 Free Regular Events MONDAY & FRIDAY Baby Bounce & Rhyme Parents – Bring along your

babies up to 18 months of age for this Baby bounce and rhyme session. 10.00-10.30 Free MONDAY & THURSDAY Online Assistance. For support with a multitude of online niggles simply book a slot with our digital volunteer at the help desk Mon 10:00-12:00 Thurs 14:00-16:00 Free MONDAY & WEDNESDAY Scrabble Group Join our friendly group and play a game or two of scrabble.

Beginners welcome. Refreshments served. 14.00-16:30 Free Tuesday 7th Sew Crafty Come along and share your craft skills whether its sewing, knitting or maybe cross-stitch. Please bring along your own crafts and share the time doing it with others. Meets the first Tuesday morning in each month 10:00-12:00 Free Tuesday 14th Cryptic Crossword Group Have you ever struggled with a cryptic crossword and wonder how people ever solve them? Why not come along to this session and meet some people who can! Maureen will give you a helping hand to crack those difficult puzzles. They meet in the library the second Tuesday of each month.10:30-11:30 Free Tuesday 21st Friends of Poulton Library Group Coffee Morning Meet up for a chat with members of the ‘Friends of Poulton Library Group’ and enjoy a brew, a natter and a piece of cake10:00-12:00-Free Wednesday 1st Wednesday Evening Reading group Wednesday Evening Reading group Why not join this group of avid readers, who like to read a variety of books? This month they will be discussing ‘The Shock of the Fall by Nathan Filer’. The group usually meets at Poulton Library, the first Wednesday of each month.

18:00-19.00 Free EVERY WEDNESDAY Storytime for under fives Come along and enjoy some stories and songs every Tuesday. 14.15 -14.45 Free Wednesday 15th Poulton Wednesday Reading group Come along and meet other avid readers and find out what the group thought of the reading group title.

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This month they will be discussing ‘A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers’. Find out also what others in the group are reading.11.00-12.00 Free EVERY WEDNESDAY Family History Do you need help with your family tree? Meet up with our volunteer to help you with your ancestry queries. Our volunteer will answer your questions or with help you find information using the computer.

Bookings taken 14.00-16.00 Free Wednesday 29th Mindfulness Mindfulness On the last Wednesday evening of each month, Anne Parker is offering a session of practice and discussion. The aims of the sessions is to include some Mindfulness practice but also to discuss experiences. Mindfulness is a fresh way of living life and groups are useful for practice as well as all the other ways of learning... No need to book, just come along as it suits you. Refreshments available 17.45-18.45 Free EVERY THURSDAY Toddler Rhyme Time Parents – Bring along your young children (from 18 months upwards) for a selection different rhymes at this fun event 10-0010.30 Free EVERY THURSDAY Computer Course – Learn My Way To register your interest in our free classes – suitable for beginners - simply speak to a member of staff. 10:30- 12:00 Free Group One Thursday 2nd & 16th Group Two Thursday 9th & 23rd Art for all Want to try something new? Learn how to paint your own watercolour with style. Come along and meet John Crompton, the local artist running these sessions, who will guide you through painting your own landscape or seascape for you to take away. Suitable for beginners.

Booking Essential- extra sessions added due to popular demand 11.30-13.15 and 14.30-16.15 £3 EVERY FRIDAY Knit & Natter Craft Group Join our friendly group of knitters for a chat & a drink whilst knitting! All ages and skill levels welcome! Now meets every Friday due to popular demand 13.30-15.00 Free EVERY SATURDAY Board Games Club Children – Play against other boys and girls and find out which board games you enjoy playing. Suitable for 5 years and over 11.00-12.00 Free Exhibitions •-28/03/20-10/04/20 A selection of photographs by Paul Scudder •11/04/20-24/04/20 A selection of box frames and children’s illustrations by Caroline Burns

•-25/04/20-08/05/20 A selection of paintings by Terry Robinson Tel: 0300 123 6703 or Email: poulton.library@lancashire.gov.uk Poulton Library Opening Hours: Mon 9.00–17.00, Tue 9.00–13.00, Wed 9.00–19:00, Thu 9.00–17.00, Fri 9.00–17.00 Sat 9.00–13.00

Care & Support SELF HELP GROUP We meet at 7pm Sunday at Poulton Methodist Church, Queensway and welcome anyone recovering from all forms of addiction, or suffering from grief, depression or anxiety. 07740 707029 / 07920 115305.

PARKINSON’S UK ADVISER Covering Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Lancaster. Offering information and support to anyone with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and their families. If you would like to get in touch to discuss if I can help you, please ring; 0344 225 3757, email sholland@parkinsons.org. uk or visit the Parkinson’s UK website; www.parkinsons.org. uk AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Family’s affected by someone who drinks. Methodist church Poulton-le-Fylde, Queensway Poulton-le-fylde, Lancashire Fy6 7st. Meeting starts at 20.00

Social Groups SENIORS BINGO SESSIONS Held at the Breck Club, Breck Road, Poulton every Wednesday starting at 8 o’clock cash prizes and a friendly welcome Contact 01253 921979 PREESALL SEWING GROUP Sale of craft work, cushions, bags, quilts etc. available at the Youth Community Centre, Preesall behind the Bethel Church/ Co-op on Friday mornings between 9.30am and 12noon. All profits to go to Trinity Hospice.

For info please contact Linda Ireton [01253] 790851 or email martin.ireton@yahoo.co.uk MEETING GROUP 60+ Do you know there is a meeting place in the centre of Poulton (Market Hall) for anyone 60+ who belongs to Wyre Borough. Come along while shopping and enjoy a cup of coffee/tea & a biscuit for 50p Meet your friends for a chat.

Open from 10-1pm Mon - Sat THE 60+ CENTRE Queensway, Poulton Le Fylde.

We are open Monday to Friday 10 to 1pm including Saturday mornings until12. Our mottos are: ‘Come as a stranger and leave as a friend’ and ‘Meet old friends and make new friends.’ Various events throughout the year. Tea and Coffee only 50p CARLETON LADIES GROUP Meet at the memorial hall Carleton 1.45pm 2nd tuesday of each month. Speakers, walks and luncheon clubs.

Contact Hilary 01253 891569 THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets every alternate Wednesday at St Hildas in Poulton at 1.30pm Next date Wednesday 4th March Brian Henley Chairman 07876313335

Clubs & Societies POULTON DRAMA AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP We rehearse in Poulton Methodist Church, Queensway, Tues & Thurs evenings from 7.30pm.

Observers welcome and we are always looking for new members.

Contact Secretary 01253 895024 POULTON TREFOIL GUILD Attached to Girl Guiding, but a social group of people who meet first Tuesday every month at the Guide Centre, Station Road, Poulton at 7.45pm. Speakers, Craft, Evening Entertainment and Outings. Come along and enjoy the company you will be welcome. Any enquiries - Ann Martin Tel. 01253 899211.

LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY SOCIETY (FYLDE BRANCH) Meet every second Wed every month in St Martin and St Hilda Church Hall, Fleetwood Road S, Carleton, Poulton le Fylde at 7.30pm. Contact 858058, www. lfhhs.org.uk fylde@lfhhs.org.uk CARLETON COMMUNITY MUSIC Carleton Community Chorus: Do you love singing but not sure about joining a choir, then Carleton Community Chorus needs you! The choir comprises of various ages, skills, interests & talents. No auditions necessary,

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Rehearsals every Tuesday (term-time) from 7.00-8.30pm at St Hilda’s & St Martin’s Church, Carleton. contact Phill on 07801613744. www. carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk POULTON CHESS CLUB Meets at 6.45pm every Monday throughout the year at Booths café, Poulton. Free parking, and also in the Hardhorn Road car park. Free membership for League team players. Free tea and coffee. Phone Ken 892584, or just turn up. Juniors meet elsewhere: Simon 07966 231 211 PROBUS CLUB - POULTON For gentlemen who are retired or partially retired from business, professional or similar. Meet others for a chat and a coffee, followed by a talk or presentation.

Meetings are held at 10am every Tuesday (except Public Holidays) in the upstairs room of the River Wyre Hotel, Poulton. Call John 356392 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 The Shovels Inn at Hambleton.

If anyone is interested in finding out more about the Club or would like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, then please telephone 01253 810148.

POULTON THURSDAY CIRCLE Meet in United Reform Church on Queensway on the 1st and 3rd Thur in the month at 1.45pm.

Our Birthday and Christmas meals are Special Events. Our other meetings are Speakers or Social Events. We are a friendly group of approximately 30 ladies, New members welcome of any age group. Phone Joyce on 07510286740 or Dorothy on 01253884927 ELSWICK SINGERS rehearse every Tues night at 7.30pm. Village Hall, Roseacre Road. Elswick. No audition needed, but Tenors are needed!!

Just come along. You will be made most welcome. Further info at elswicksingers@gmail. com.

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HAMBLETON WI DIARY DATES Monday 13th April – Monthly Meeting 7.30pm URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane. ‘ Bringing Easter to Hambleton’.

Competition ‘ A Decorated Hard Boiled Egg’.

Monday 20th April – Singing Day at Broughton Club Hall Tuesday 21st April – Show Tips : Good Beginnings Mean Happy Endings – LFWI Offices Thursday 30th April – Luncheon club 12.30 for 1pm at the Shovels Inn, Hambleton. Contact Beryl [01253] 700066.

For further information please contact Gaynor [01253] 702980 or e.mail gayunor2386@hotmail. com OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY If you like painting for pleasure and would like to learn new skills in a friendly environment, then why not come and join us?

We meet every Tuesday from 2-4pm at St Bernard’s Church Hall Knott End- on –Sea. We have demonstrators too! Come as a guest for £2. For more information contact Sandra tel.

01253 813739

Sports & Activities SINGLETON CLOGGERS Want to have fun? Need to keep fit? Enjoy being part of a group of like-minded people?

Formed 65 years ago to lead the procession at Singleton Village Day & still going strong and entertaining all over the Fylde. a mixed team who practice every Mon eve in Singleton Village Hall from 7.30pm- 9:30pm. Feel free to come along if you want to learn traditional English dance, or if you are a musician who can hold a Morris tune. Phone: 01253 301483, Email: Squire@ SingletonCloggers.co.uk, www. singletoncloggers.co.uk LADIES, GIRLS AND GALS ST CHAD’S TENNIS CLUB POULTON NEEDS YOU. Special Ladies Social nights on every Mon from 6.30. Welcome all levels of player, there is also Team play if you would like to play more competitive tennis. Vicarage Rd opp The Cube in Poulton.

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bank holidays), coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8:30am pick ups through Layton and Poulton. Cost is £8.00 for each trip and £5 for children, the length of the walks are between 5 and 7 miles and sometimes a shorter walk of 2 or 3 miles is available. Suitable for all age groups. Contact Bernard on 764386 or 403261 for more info. bernard1538@gmail.com MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Come and join us every Monday at St Bernadette’s Parish Hall from 2pm-3pm for some gentle exercise to music, come along and make new friends.All ages welcome. For further details phone Ann 593343 or Jenny 354278 or just turn up.

FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY Fylde Scottish Country Dancing Society meets every Wednesday from 7.30 - 10.00 p.m. in Carleton Memorial Hall, FY6 7QE. Contact Ann Cameron on 07966 126999 for further information.

HAMBLETON WALK Friday 17th April at 2pm We meet in the Shovels Car Park, Hambleton FY6 9AL. Enjoy an hour’s health walk around the village with riverside paths, local lanes with views of boats, creek and gardens. Afterwards partake of refreshments at the pub.

KNOTT END WALK Wednesday lst April at 10.30am We meet at the Ferry Cafe by the slipway, for an enjoyable walk either on the Promenade with great views or around the golf course and around Hackensall Hall along country lanes FY6 0EA CARLETON WALK – Thursday 2nd April at 2pm A walk around Carleton, to include lots of stiles and fields, paths and scenery. Meet at the car park of the Castle Gardens Hotel FY6 7NH. Meet afterwards for a drink and talk.

STALMINE WALK – Thursday 23rd April at 2pm A walk around the village of Stalmine with a few stiles to climb. Meet at the Seven Stars Pub on Hallgate Lane FY6 0LD All the above one hour health walks are FREE! For further information please contact Beryl Hartley 700066.

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