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LINK-Mag Recipe Leafy Panzanella

A traditional Panzanella has no leaves, this twist adds crunchy Romaine so it goes lots further and is fresher, lighter and brighter.

Leafy Panzanella

Serves: 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes You will need: 4 slices stale ciabatta 300g ripe tomatoes, any type you have ¼ red onion, finely sliced Salt and freshly ground pepper 200g roasted peppers from a jar, drained and chopped 1 Mini Romaine lettuce 1tbsp red wine vinegar 2tbsp olive oil 1 small bunch of basil What to do: Tear the bread into bite sized chunks and leave out on a tray while you prepare the salad.

Chop the tomatoes into bite sizes and put into a bowl, add the onion and peppers and season generously.

Toss in the ciabatta and mix well so all the juices combine and start to soak into the bread.

Slice the Mini Romaine into ribbons 1cm thick and add to the salad.

Dress with the oil and vinegar and toss again. Taste to check the seasoning. Add torn basil leaves, toss for a final time then serve.

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Summer salads American Ranch Salad

This hearty vegetarian salad is full of flavour Serves: 2 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes

You will need: 2tsp oil 320g sweetcorn (Frozen is fine) 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 red pepper, cut into 1cm dice 75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated 1 Little Gem Lettuce, roughly torn (85g) 110g bag Baby Leaf Herb Salad 2tbsp garlic and herbs soft cheese 3 tbsp white wine vinegar What to do: Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the sweetcorn until slightly charred. Mix with kidney beans, pepper and cheese in a large bowl. Mix in the lettuce leaves.

Combine the soft cheese, vinegar and 3 tbsp water and gently toss into the salad. Serve immediately.

Cook Tips: This salad can also be served with 225g/ 8oz cooked and sliced new potatoes and 1oz/ 25g of walnuts if you want to serve a couple more people or if you’re just hungry.

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All new enquiries are handled by Andrew including a free and friendly no obligation survey and quotation. Andrew will bring our portfolio of work for you to view and many jobs can be visited on request. We also have many products on display.

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All our installations are headed up by our joiner Dave with over 40 years experience and we’re pleased to say we only have one fitting team so all jobs are consistently More recently we’ve been working with the finished to our usual high standards. We don’t have a ‘B’ Guardian tiled roof system replacing old hot team so there can be a small wait at busy periods!! conservatory roofs. We’ve also completed a lot of bespoke hardwood windows over the years where When we construct conservatories and extensions we like for like replacement is required for listed can oversee projects from planning to final finish stages properties and the like. if required or just window and door fitting. On full builds we bring in our expert builder and extremely neat For pictures of our latest projects or more bricklayer Terry and the finest plasterers and electricians. information see our Facebook page @ We always send the same people job after job and we AMFWindows or contact Andrew on always gain praise and referrals for the quality of finish.

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eterinary charity PDSA is urging owners to keep their pets safe in the sun, to protect them from dangerous conditions such as heatstroke and cancer.

PDSA vet, Olivia Anderson-Nathan, said ‘Although we might be aware of the risks of the sun to ourselves, many owners are unaware that our pets face the same dangers of sunburn, heatstroke and even skin cancer. Heatstroke, for example, can have devastating consequences. Bear in mind on a hot day that dogs can’t control their body temperature the way we can.

They are wearing a fur coat, and as they only have sweat glands in their paws they mainly cool down through panting, which isn’t very effective.’

Olivia continued ‘One of the most dangerous causes of heatstroke or hyperthermia is leaving pets inside a vehicle during warm or hot weather. But leaving them in the garden for too long without shade, or taking them for a walk during the hottest part of the day, can also be very dangerous. Any dog can get heatstroke, but this is especially important for owners of flat-faced, overweight or chronically ill dogs to consider, as they will be at even greater risk.’

The temperature inside cars during warm weather can rapidly soar, leaving pets inside at risk of suffering fatal heatstroke. The charity warns that common measures like parking in the shade or keeping the windows open are not effective, as temperatures inside the car can still sky-rocket in these circumstances.

Exposure to heat and direct sunlight can cause serious cases of heatstroke and excessive sun exposure can even cause skin cancer in some unlucky pets with light-coloured fur, which affords even less protection from the UV rays.

PDSA vets are urging owners to take extra care to keep their beloved four-legged friends safe.

Sun Awareness

PDSA’s advice on keeping pets safe in the sun PDSA tips for pet safety in the sun • Limit your pet’s exposure

to direct sunlight, especially during the hottest part of the day.

minutes, which can cause fatal heatstroke. ‘Not long’ is too long.

• Avoid exercising pets during the hottest hours of the day.

Instead, go out early in the morning or in the evening.

Keep strenuous exercise to a minimum and give them constant access to cool, indoor areas.

• Use a pet-safe sun cream

recommended by your vet, especially on pets with white or thin fur, focusing on the nose and ears.

• If you see unexplained sores

or ulcers on your pets’ skin, see a vet urgently. Early diagnosis and treatment may save your pet’s life.

• Never leave pets in cars,

conservatories or caravans, even for a short time.

Even on a cloudy day with the windows open, the temperature can soar dangerously high in just a few

• Make sure your pets always have access to fresh water.

PDSA is the UK’s leading vet charity, on a mission to improve pet wellbeing through prevention, education and treatment.

Funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery helps us reach even more pet owners with vital advice and information. www.pdsa. org.uk.

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Find out which personality you are: Romantic: You love life and see the good in everything. Swaying towards pinks and pastels, creams and ivories. Your palette might include the shrub Fuchsia ‘Tom Thumb’, which flowers throughout the summer in a sunny border and looks good surrounded by pink roses or poet’s jasmine (Jasmine officinale). Other choices for the romantic could include Magnolia grandiflora ‘Exmouth’, an impressive cream-flowered shrub, underplanted with bluebells.

Vivacious: You are confident and bubbly. You like bold colours including azure, tangerine, coral and cobalt blue. Suitable plantings would be French marigold (Tagetes ‘Safari Tangerine’) with zebra grass or plantain lily, and Grace Ward (Lithodora diffusa), an evergreen which produces masses of bright blue flowers in summer and is perfect cascading over walls, planted near Anemone hupehensis ‘September Charm’, which produces soft pink flowers in late summer, and sea holly with its blue hues.

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Sultry: Your favourite colour is black but you also like subtle, soft shades of charcoal and stony taupes. There will be statement colours such as red to add pizzazz to your planting schemes. Good choices for you include lilyturf (Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’), known for its grass-like black leaves in the summer, lilac flowers and black fruits, providing stunning colour contrast with the annual Scotch marigold (calendula), with its dark orange, daisylike flowers, which needs full sun to be at its best. A Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) such as ‘Bloodgood’ may also feature in the sultry personality’s garden scheme, with its deep red leaves which turn a brilliant red in the autumn. Don’t plant it in direct sunlight as the leaves burn easily.

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VISIT GARSTANG TOURIST INFORMATION Open 6 days a week. Monday to Saturday 10.30- 4.30. Closed for 30 minutes from 1-1.30.

KNOTT END LIBRARY The times they are a-changin’, we are changing our opening times from July. MON to TUE 09:00 to 17:00, WED closed, THUR to FRI 09:00 to 17:00, Sat 09:00 to 13:00, SUN closed.

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exciting and meaningful services for our communities, recognising the individual nature of each community and the resources available locally. In doing so we aim to remain relevant to our communities and to grow the network of successful Library Friends within Lancashire. To find out more call our Contact Centre number (0300 123 6703) and ask to be put through to Knott End Library. We will organise a coffee morning where you can find out more about becoming a Friend of Knott End Library. Lancashire Reading Journey As summer holidays approach Lancashire Libraries invite our young readers to take part in the Lancashire Reading Journey. Meet SCART the Library Squirrel. Collect your card and pack from the library, complete the tasks and win prizes!

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EVERY MONDAY 1:30pm-2:30pm (term time only) Free play and learn sessions, for pre-school children run by Wellbeing, Prevention and Early Help Services, (previously known as the Children Centre). EVERY TUESDAY 10:00am-12:00pm Knit and Natter – Knit, Natter and Crochet at the library, whether you are new or more experienced in knitting,

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Are you interested in learning how to use a PC, Laptop or mobile devices? We now have a FREE beginner’s available on Thursday mornings from 9.30am-11.30am.

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Every Friday 10:30am-11:00am Baby and Toddler, Bounce and Rhyme sessions. Suitable for all pre-school children. A fun filled session with songs and music.

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GARSTANG LIBRARY Opening Hours MONDAY 9.30am - 5pm. TUESDAY 9:30am - 7:30pm. WEDNESDAY 9:30am - 12:30pm. THURSDAY 9:30am - 7:30pm. FRIDAY 9:30am 5pm. SATURDAY 9:30am - 1pm SUNDAY Closed Garstang Library,Windsor Road, Garstang PR3 1ED. Tel: 0300 123 6703. Email: garstang.library@ lancashire.gov.uk www.lancashire.gov.uk POULTON LIBRARY 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 & FRIDAY 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, Fri 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. EVERY WEDNESDAY Storytime for under fives, come along and enjoy some stories and songs. 14.15 -14.45, free. Wed 15th Poulton Wednesday Reading group. They will be discussing The Peculiar life of a Lonely Postman by Denis Theriault. Come along and meet other avid readers and find out what the group thought of the reading group title. Also hear what others 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 4th Wednesday 18th Mindfulness.

Anne Parker is now offering two sessions a month of practice and discussion. The aim of the sessions is to include some Mindfulness practice but also discuss experiences. Anne will run the sessions in tune with the group – you can be a regular, or drop in or drop out! 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 Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday in the month, 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, 10-00-10.30, 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. EVERY THURSDAY Colouring Club Do you enjoy the therapeutic art of colouring? Then join our group over a tea/coffee and meet likeminded budding artists! meets every Thursday (crayons provided) 14.15-16.00 Free. Thurs 2nd and Thurs 16th 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 11.30-13.15 and 14.30-16.15 £3 Charge. EVERY FRIDAY Knit & Natter Craft Group Join our friendly group of knitters for a chat & a drink whilst knitting!

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Children – Play against other boys and girls and find out which board games you enjoy playing. Suitable for 5years and over. 11.00-12.00-Free Special Events Friday 3rd Rugby Clubs of England. We welcome to Poulton library author Malcolm Crane to tell us all about his book. Malcolm says ‘It tells the story of English rugby for the first time from the clubs’ point of view. All the clubs, in the book, have interesting histories and links to some of the greatest players in the sport’s history. The local clubs [Fylde, Fleetwood, Thornton & Blackpool] are also featured plus 60 clubs from Lancashire.’ Please join us for what will be an interesting talk. Refreshments available.

14:15–15:00. Free. Thursday 9th SCART Club – Make your own Passbook Cover. Calling all SCART Club members! Do you want to keep your SCART Club passbook clean and tidy over the summer and enjoy a story or two. If so come along and join us for a fun craft and story session!

If you haven’t joined the SCART club already join at the same time. 14.15-15.15, Free. Friday 10th The Unsolved Murder of Jill Dando. We welcome Graham Woodward, who has presented on cruise liners, to speak about the Jill Dando case and the wrongful conviction of Barry George. Come along and join us for what will be an interesting talk about the case which still remains unsolved. Refreshments will be available. 14:15-15:00, Free. Tuesday 14th SCART Club Make your own Finger Puppet.

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at the same time. 10:30-11:30 Free. Friday 31st SCART Club – Dan Worsley – Storyteller. We are very lucky to welcome again the talented Children’s Author and Storyteller, Dan Worsley, to Poulton Library. Dan, author of Impossible Tales and Eric Appleby series, will be here to entertain us with an enjoyable and lively storytelling session. Come along for a great session a good opportunity too to tell us what you have been reading for the Summer Reading Journey too! 14.15-15.15Free Exhibitions 28/07-10/08 A selection of paintings by Maria Bertolone. 11/08 - 24/08 A selection of framed photographs by the Photographic Society.

25/08 -07/09 A selection of paintings in acrylic by Linda Cockshott Cabinet Display There is a small cabinet for exhibiting small items of interest to the local community or for selling small craft items made by local artists. Please ask Library staff for further details. 28/07 -10/08 – Maria Bertolone will be displaying a selection of painted stones and cards. 11/08 - 24/08 A selection of knitted toys and baby items

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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.

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GARSTANG COUNTRY MARKET We sell cakes, preserves, handicrafts and plants, all home made - in the Sports and Social Club, off High Street/Lancaster Rd, Garstang. We open at 9.30 for tea/coffee and cake, then produce is on offer from 10 o’clock. This is a weekly event with free entry.

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POULTON FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE AUGUST COFFEE MORNING Sat 4 August, 10am to 12noon Admission £1.00 to include tea/coffee & biscuits. Various stalls and Raffle. Our Midsummer Coffee Morning raised £710.45 Charity number 511009 Poulton Bridge Club BLACKPOOL FYLDE & WYRE SAMARITANS We offer emotional support for whatever you are going through.

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Fundraising Brunch Wednesday 22nd August 11.30am to 2pm at the Village Hall. The ladies of the WI will be selling homemade soup, sandwiches, quiches and scrumptious cakes, various stalls selling crafts, plants, tombola and raffle, all proceeds to go to the Hambleton in Bloom to provide plants for the Village. The day will start at 10.30am with a 5 mile walk around Hambleton [if you are feeling fit] for further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066

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.

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NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS GROUP Are looking for new members.

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Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90

STEPPING STONES BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP HAMBLETON Living with loss? Why not come to our Bereavement Support Group?

This is a non religious group where you can meet others in a similar situation in a relaxed informal environment.We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 2pm and 3pm at Hambleton Parish Church Hall, Church Lane, Hambleton. All are welcome.

PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL ADVISER Sharon Holland, 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

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 WYRE U3A MONTHLY MEETING Second thursday of each month.

2pm Thornton Little Theatre. In addition to the monthly meeting wide range of activities takes place from Bowling and Walking to Egyptology and Foreign Languages. All take place within small groups meeting usually once a month but sometimes more frequently and in a variety of different venues. Contact Jaqui 01253 867739 or Google Wyre U3A

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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 welcome. Contact Brian 870351.

KEYBOARD PLAYER WANTED Band playing original music looking for a female keyboard/ synth player. We play Atmospheric - Shoegaze/Post-Rock/Math Rock sort of music, it’s all nice melodies but with odd timings and non-linear song structures.

Our sound is similar to arists like Marriages, Emma Ruth Rundle, Foals, Daughter, And So I Watch You From Afar, The Cure, Mogwai.

We practice once a week in our own rehearsal space. Listen to us at www.oceansoveralderaan. co.uk and get in touch by email treefiddy@oceansoveralderaan. co.uk THE ELSWICK SINGERS If you love singing, why not come along to The Elswick Singers who are looking for new members, particularly Tenor and Bass (ladies not excluded!).

We sing a wide range of music to suit all tastes.

We meet every Tuesday evening in Elswick Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

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facebook.com/ElswickSingers 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 e.mail martin. ireton@yahoo.co.uk CREATIVE DAYS Upholstery and Fabric Printing Workshops. Make a Footstool, Lampshade or Cushion Cover printed with your own unique design. Times and days to suit, just call to arrange. Bring a friend and get a discount.

Helen 07743424084 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 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 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 best value in Poulton.

Clubs & Societies GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT, although there is no meeting just after the Bank Holiday. This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now in our summer season when we have regular conversation meetings (Unterhaltungsabende). Quite often these days we do this on a one to one basis when you get plenty of opportunity to chat and to get to know some of our members. Contact Terry on 01253 867825 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 The Poulton Trefoil Guild is an organisation attached to Girl Guiding, but a social group of people who meet on the first Tuesday in each month at the Guide Centre, Station Road, Poulton at 7.45pm. They have Speakers, Craft, Evening Entertainment and Outings. Come along and enjoy the company you will be most welcome.

Any enquiries - Ann Martin Tel. 01253 899211.

LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY SOCIETY (FYLDE BRANCH) We meet every second Wednesday of every month in St Martin and St Hilda Church Hall, Fleetwood Road S, Carleton, Poulton le Fylde at 7.30pm.

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Contact 858058, www.lfhhs.org. uk fylde@lfhhs.org.uk FYLDE BIRD CLUB We are a small and friendly bird watching club who meet at The River Wyre Inn at Poulton on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7.45pm. Whether you are experienced or just starting you will be most welcome, for £3.00 you can visit one of our meetings, the annual cost is £14.00 or £10.00 as a concession. Visit our web site www.fyldebirdclub.org or email jean.wagstaff@hotmail. co.uk. Birds of Marton Mere To order a copy online see ww.fyldebirdclub.org/ or email our treasurer KBeaver@uclan. ac.uk POULTON BRIDGE CLUB Learn to play bridge, the best card game ever, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Bridge Classes Wednesdays 7pm - 10 pm Afternoon Bridge Sessions Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm Evening Bridge Sessions - Monday to Saturday - 7.30 pm -10.30 pm Members £2, Visitors £3.20 including refreshments. Tel 01253 856421, Email: secretary@ poultonbridgeclub.org.uk POULTON ART CLUB Welcomes new members : we meet every Monday from 7 to 9pm ( except Bank holidays) at the United Reform Church, Queensway, Poulton. We have a planned programme to follow or you can do your own thing : we also have regular demonstrations by well known artist and events through out the year. For details phone: 07908731044.

POULTON PEOPLE CHOIR We meet every Weds at 7.30 - 9pm at Poulton Methodist Church. We are always happy to accept new members. We are a

non-audition choir. There are no fees involved in taking part in the choir. However, you are asked for a donation following a rehearsal.

The choir is happy to consider public performances. Please call Tony Brindle-Wills on 07989 423027 CARD SCHOOL (PLAYING SOLO) At Poulton Community Centre every Saturday afternoon at 1.15pm. We are looking for new players should anybody be interested. 01253 856577 ART GROUP Beginners and improvers.

Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah. Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 THE FYLDE SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS Young and old are invited to come and have a ride on our miniature railway at Thornton on the playing fields adjacent to Marsh Mill.

We do not charge but are very grateful for any donations to our club funds for the maintenance of the railway. Weather permitting we run on Sunday afternoons staring at about 1.30pm until about 4pm. We also run on some bank holidays and Thornton Gala Day. Further info from the Secretary, 882872.

POULTON LE FYLDE HISTORICAL & CIVIC SOCIETY Interested in local history? We meet in the afternoon on the second Friday of each month from September to May. Meetings start at 2pm and are held in Poulton Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, FY6 7ST. We have a speaker on a local history topic at each meeting. Everyone is very welcome. See www.poulton-lefylde-hcs.co.uk for details.

FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Carleton, FY6 7QE Meets Wednesday evenings, 7.30 10.00pm September to May. Everyone is welcome, no partner or experience required. Contact Ann Cameron on 01253 829114 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 GARSTANG FOR ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING Meet new people and spend an evening dancing we invite you to come to Garstang for English country dancing on Tuesdays from September to May. New and experienced dancers are welcome, no partners required, and the club meets at the Old Grammar School now the Arts Centre from 7.30 until 9.30 with tea and biscuits. Dances old and new provide an evening of good music and all you require are some comfortable shoes and an interest in our heritage of English dances though we cannot guarantee a ‘Mr Darcy’ to go with them.

Joan Anderson 01524 61483 SEQUENCE DANCING Enjoy Sequence Dancing with Brian & Maureen Bird UKA P.T.D at Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Saturday Evenings 7pm - 10pm, refreshments included Modern sequence - Popular old favourites.

Private lessons available for single or small groups contact Maureen and Brian on 01253 873122

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LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY SOCIETY We meet at St Martin and St Hilda in Carleton on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm This is the Fylde branch, we cover all Fylde areas, although we meet in Carleton. Help and Advice for anyone researching their family history. The branch has a large library of books, CDs and many resources that are available for free loan to members. Website details www.lfhhs.org.uk and contact telephone 01253 858058 PEARLS OF POULTON WI You are very welcome to the Poulton branch of the Women’s Institute. We meet on the first Thursday of every month (except August) at 7.30pm in Booths cafe in the centre of Poulton. Call 01253 883163 for more details.

GREAT ECCLESTON WI We meet on the second Wednesday of the Month at 7.15 pm at the W.I. Hall, Chapel Street, Gt Eccleston. Come and meet people, make friends, and listen to interesting speakers over a cup of tea and cake.

Many other activities available eg walkers, theatre and dining out groups. Come for a ‘taster’, you will be most welcome. Contact Hazel Croft (President) 01772 690844 or Barbara Baxendale (Secretary) 01995 670135 for further info.

POULTON THURSDAY CIRCLE (Originally Poulton Arts and Crafts) formed 32 years ago.

We meet in a lovely room at the United Reform Church also on Queensway. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays in the month at 1.45pm, with 3 evening meetings in the summer months.

In Spring and Summer our first meeting of the month is usually an outing by car or coach.

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Our Birthday and Christmas meals are special events. Our other meetings are speakers or social events. Friendly group of approximately 30 ladies and new members would be welcome of any age group. Phone Jackie on 828642/Dorothy on 884927 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. Info contact Sandra tel. 01253 813739 NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY North Fylde Photographic Society are holding a series of exhibitions of Photographic Prints in Thornton & Fleetwood Libraries. Free admission during normal Library opening times.

Fleetwood Library 7th July to 4th August. Thornton Library - 11th August to 8th September. New members, of any level, are always welcome. Further details please see www.northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact secretary Neil Pascoe on 01253 734243 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, a friendly welcome awaits you. Rehearsals every Tuesday (term-time) from 7.00-8.30 pm at St Hilda’s & St Martin’s Church, Carleton. Info, contact Phill on 07801613744. www. carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY

Blackpool Art Society is one of the oldest Art Societies in the country and we have our own studio on Wilkinson Avenue Blackpool. Our studio is open Monday to Friday for our members and we run monthly coach trips in the summer months and hold social events throughout the year. On Thursday evenings we have our “Club” nights when we have Demonstrators, Appraisers and Practical nights, and we run Weekend Workshops from time to time. We hold Art Exhibitions for our members works at different venues in Blackpool and the Fylde. We welcome new members and if you are interested in Art contact: Rod Robinson tel. 01253 790692 for more information.

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 07835050950 ROTARY CLUB OF POULTONLE-FYLDE Club within the worldwide Rotary International organisation, we meet on Wednesday evenings at Singleton Lodge Country House Hotel, Lodge Lane, Singleton, where we have a two course meal followed by a speaker or club business. Other activities include quizzes, bowling, undertaking activities to assist within the local community and beyond. Friendly club. New members welcome.

Phone Stuart on 883946 THORNTON CLEVELEYS AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY meets weekly each Monday 8pm – 10pm (except Bank Holidays) at Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys.

New and lapsed members all welcome GARSTANG PHOENIX WI

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We have a varied programme of interests planned, which includes visits to places of interest and local restaurants, as well as a varied selection of speakers.

We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 2pm in Garstang United Reformed Church Hall. Members of the committee are always available to greet new members and to introduce them to fellow members. Lesley (01995 605274) CARLETON LADIES GROUP St Martins & St Hildas Church 2nd Tuesday of every month 1.45pm. Most welcome to come and meet new people and interesting speakers as well as a walking group/ladies luncheon, and theatre trips.

Tel Hilary 01253 891569 CABUS WI You are welcome to join our group which meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, at Cabus Village Hall.

Contact Eileen Smith, President. 01995 606842 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 790692.

STALMINE WI We meet every Third Tuesday of the month at Stalmine Village Hall.

7.15 pm. Interesting speakers and good company. A warm welcome assured. Enquiries Margaret Farrington. 07971872573

PILLING LANE WI We had a fun filled evening with Fiona Smithson who we thought was going to give us a talk about curiosities, but no, we were sat at tables of eight and each table was given a basket with what can only be described as tools from the past and we had to guess what they were used for. Some of the answers were hysterical but a good night was had by all. Our next meeting is on 1st August when our guest speaker is the son of our Treasurer and he will be telling us of the wonderful work the mountain rescue dogs do, he is also going to bring his own dog for us to meet, all this going on at St Oswald’s Parish Hall Preesall from 7.30pm. Info: Anne Bewes 01253 811712 OWSAC (OVER WYRE SOCIAL AND ACTIVITY CLUB) Our next meeting is on Thursday 16th August at St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Preesall from 2pm until 4pm and we will be going down memory lane, come along and make new friends everybody welcome. Info: Anne Bewes 01253811712 HAMBLETON WI Diary dates: Monday 13th August Monthly Meeting 7.30pm URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane – ‘Bring me Sunshine’ Speaker Mike Fountain. Mike was Eric Morecambe’s chauffeur for 16 years, he speaks about Eric’s family, life in Morecambe, meeting Ernie Wise, the cars and the fun they had. Competition ‘Seaside memorabilia’ Wednesday 22nd August 10.30am starting at the Village Hall - 5 mile Walk around Hambleton Followed by a Fund raising Brunch, serving from 11.30am to 2pm homemade soups, sandwiches, quiches and cakes, various stalls selling crafts, plants, tombola and raffle, all proceeds to the Hambleton in Bloom for plants to enhance the

village. Thursday 30th August:12.30 for 1pm Luncheon Club at the Bourne Arms, Knott End For further information please contact Gaynor [01253] 702980 or e.mail gaynor2386@hotmail. com

Sports & Activities SINGLETON CLOGGERS Want to have fun? Need to keep fit? Enjoy being part of a group of like-minded people? – then make it a New Year’s resolution to give Singleton Cloggers ‘Taster Sessions’ a try. Formed 65 years ago to lead the procession at Singleton Village Day, Singleton Cloggers are still going strong and entertaining all over the Fylde Coast! Singleton Cloggers is a mixed team who practice every Monday evening in Singleton Village Hall from 7.30pm- 9:30pm.

Feel free to come along any Monday evening 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 YOGA CLASSES- GARSTANG & GREAT ECCLESTON Looking to relax and unwind or increase energy, flexibility and strength? Then come and practise Hatha Yoga in Garstang with Samantha. All classes are for mixed abilities (unless stated) as exercises are worked up in stages and most classes are drop in, except those ** which run as courses. Catterall Village Hall: MONDAY 8 – 9.30pm, THURSDAY 8.15 – 9.15pm (Improvers), SATURDAY 9.30 – 11am**.

Cabus Village Hall: WEDNESDAY 10.45 – 12.15pm (Beginners).

Great Eccleston Village Centre: THURSDAY 9.45 – 11.15am ** (Beginners). In addition there is a special Gentle class for

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Seniors on MONDAY Mornings at Cabus Village hall (10 – 11.30am) & MONDAY Afternoons at Great Eccleston Village Centre (1 – 2.30pm **). Plus a more Dynamic Yoga for Sport class on WEDNESDAY Evenings at Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall (7.30 – 9pm). For all enquiries please call Samantha on 07985 581888 or email at ysas@ hotmail.co.uk or visit www. yogaspiritandstrength.co.uk PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome.

Call Julie for more info on 07786022980 LADIES, GIRLS AND GALS ST CHAD’S TENNIS CLUB POULTON NEEDS YOU. We have special Ladies Social nights on Mondays starting from 6.30 as soon as the nights are lighter. We welcome all levels of player and there is Team play if you would like to play more competitive tennis.

Vicarage Rd opp The Cube in Poulton. More details can be found by googling St Chad’s Tennis Club Poulton or by contacting Gemma the Chairman on 01253 821687 or 07810762361 BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session.

Enquiries Ann on 890717 FRR WALKING GROUP (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) Affiliated to the Ramblers Association. Enjoy a full day out in the English Countryside with FRR, who welcome new members and well behaved dogs, visiting places such as the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, the Pendle area, North Wales to name but a few.

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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 WYRE FLOUNDERS ADULT DISABLED SWIMMING CLUB Do you have a disability or suffer from arthritis, rheumatism, heart or breathing problems, MS, amputee or are recovering from an illness or injury? Join our friendly adult swimming club with easy access to the main pool at Fleetwood YMCA. Open exclusively to our club members every Sat from 4:30 to 5:30pm.

For more information and membership fees call 01253 875315 or 01253 778165 TAI CHI Wednesday morning 9:3011:00am Catterall & Kirkland memorial hall. Tel: 07462 487474 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 BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Walks are last Sunday of the month (except bank holidays), The coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8-30am picking up 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 THE FYLDE TAI CHI ASSOCIATION Classes from 9-10am and are held at Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Carleton. FY6 7QE. All are welcome irrespective of their level. Please contact Martin for more info on 0753 441 0657 or via info@fyldetaichi com.

GARSTANG SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP We meet on Monday evenings from September to May in the United Reformed Church Hall, Croston Road, Garstang PR3 1FL from 7.30- 9.30. Everyone welcome, no partner or previous dancing experience is required!

Contact Pam (01995)603536 or Ian (01995)603998 HATHA YOGA CLASSES YOGA FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS With Julie Holland (British Wheel of Yoga Diploma Teacher) at The Memorial Hall, Carleton. TUESDAYS from 7pm to 8:30pm. WEDNESDAY 5.45pm to 7:15pm. Yoga can help improve your general wellbeing and flexibility, help you to relax and breathe better. Classes are designed for all ages and abilities and you can work at your own pace as we practice postures in stages. There is a relaxation session at the end of the class to help you to unwind. For more information contact me on 07712 732616 or email me at Joolsh09@yahoo.co.uk MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Come and join us every Monday at St Bernadette’s Parish Hall

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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.

POULTON ILGI TAEKWONDO SELF DEFENCE CLASSES Every Sunday 11:00 to 12:30 At Poulton YMCA The Eagles Breck road, Poulton-Le-Fylde Tel 07548 203887 or 07500 214422 Email poultonilgitaekwondo@outlook. com FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Ave, Carleton FY6 7QE from 7.30 - 10.00pm. We may not be as glamorous as ‘Strictly’, but we do have lots of fun and all for the princely sum of £2.00 per week. If you would like to join us, you will be made welcome and be assured that you do not need to have a partner, though it is advisable to bring some soft lowheeled shoes.

TIME TO DANCE! with Steve and Jane at St Oswalds Church Hall, Fleetwood Rd. Preesall. 3rd Friday of every month. Popular sequence, Ballroom and Latin dancing for all to enjoy. 7.30pm-10.30pm £4.00 per person inc. Tea & Coffee in break. Info and enquiries Steve 07868 736820 POULTON KARATE ACADEMY Have you ever thought about taking up a Martial Art to learn self defence or just to keep fit and healthy? Poulton Karate Academy is a traditional Japanese Karate club based at Hodgson Academy, Poulton Le Fylde.

The clubs instructors have many years of experience who are Japanese trained, but more importantly DBS Checked, first aid trained and fully insured who

are able to take you through to black belt and beyond.

In a world of increasing poor health and fitness, why not come along and see the benefits for yourself? Contact Kev Berry for details by emailing him at ramelsfield@gmail.com WOW WALKERS Wednesday Over Wyre Walkers are a group of retired and semi retired walkers. Walks are arranged for all abilities. We car share and take turns leading walks. We travel to walks in Lancashire Cumbria and Yorkshire Dales. Info contact Sue on 01253 702866 or email sue. siouxcountry@btinternet.com.

Or 07773725777.

MOORLAND TENNIS CLUB FREE TENNIS DAY Saturday 14th April, 10am – 2pm Free fun for all the family, Discount on group coaching sessions if sign up on the day, Adult Cardio Tennis (Fitness based session). Times for the sessions: 10.00 – 10.45 Mini Tennis Red, Ages 5 – 8 years old.

11.00– 11.45 Mini Tennis Orange Ages 8 – 9 years old. 11.00 – 11.45 Mini Tennis Green, Ages 9 – 11 years old. 12.00 – 12.45 Juniors Ages 11+. 12.00 – 12.45 Adults, 1.00 – 1.45 Cardio Tennis Adults. To book your place on any of the above sessions or any enquiries: Contact Club Coach – James Handforth 07827 223138 ZUMBA GOLD Come along to a fun fitness class and burn calories at St Hildas & St Martins church hall Carelton. Cost £4.00 All ages & fitness levels welcome. Call Julie for more info or just turn up 07786022980 FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING GROUP Fortnightly walks. Tues 7th

Aug at 2 00. A visit to Layton Cemetery with Denys Barber on a tour, meet at the office left of the main gates. all welcome.

Sat 11th Aug Ribchester. Sat 25th Aug Walton-le-dale. Coach pick up route, Lytham, St Annes, Blackpool, Layton, Poultonle-Fylde. Our walks are not strenuous, we walk about 6 miles.

We like to see nature through the seasons. All welcome, for more details ring 316713 PRE BOND RAMBLERS Walk the 2nd sunday in each month. Sun 12th Aug Grassington. Sunday 9th Sept 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 CARLETON WALKS Thursday 9th August 2pm Meet at the Castle Gardens Hotel at 2pm And enjoy an hour’s Health Walk around the lovely countryside of Carleton and return for a welcome drink. For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 GARSTANG WALKS Wednesday 1st August and 29th August 10.30am Meet outside the Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square Park Hill Road, PR3 1EF next to Booths. We enjoy an hour’s health walk around the wiends and paths along either the canal or the river with lovely views. For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 HAMBLETON WALKS Friday 24th August 2pm Enjoy an hour’s health walk around Hambleton with riverside paths. Local lanes and ginnels with views of bnoats, creek and gardens. Join us at the Shovels

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Inn car park, Green Meadow Lane, FY6 9AL afterwards we enjoy refreshments and a natter.

For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 STALMINE WALKS Thursday 16th August 2pm A walk around the charming village of Stalmine, meet at the Seven Stars Pub, moderate walking with three stiles to climb.

For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066

Children KNOTT END GOLF CLUB is offering FREE JUNIOR (up to age 16) Membership in 2018.

An introductory morning will be held at the club during Feb half-term. Parents/Guardians of interested youngsters should contact the club for further details Tel: 01253 810576 e: hilary@knottendgolfclub.com HAMBLETON UNDER 5’S BABY & TODDLER GROUP Stay and Play fun for mixed ages, from babies and crawlers to active kids. Friendly meeting place for parents, grandparents, carers and childminders.

Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am – 12noon. Small fee inc refreshments. Playgroup - leave your 2+ yr old in our trusted environment to have fun and meet new friends. Mondays (1st & 3rd of the month) 10am – 12 noon Tuesdays 10am – 12 noon. £6.00 per session inc drink & snack Both at Hambleton Village Hall. Term time only. Contact Gemma 07730 767397 or Facebook ‘Hambleton Under 5’s News and Events’ TINKERBELLA RABBIT & GUINEA PIG CLUB Love rabbits and guinea pigs?

We hold weekend workshops and after school kids fun groups. We have lots of bunnies and piggies, different breeds and colours.

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Come and learn about the care and welfare of the animals plus fun activities. We are also a rabbit and guinea pig sanctuary. More info or book a place, call 01253 896485, All profits go towards the keep of the animals. Poulton le Fylde, FY6 7UW. 1ST PILLING SCOUT GROUP We meet Wednesday’s in school term time at Pilling Methodist Church and cater for boys and girls from 6 years old to 14. Our Scout Group consists of Beavers meet at 6-30pm to 7-30pm.

Cubs-6-30pm to 8pm. And Scouts - 7-45pm to 9-15pm.

We have fun both indoors and outdoors depending on the season. We also need adult volunteers to help the children.

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Sunday 19th Brother Rabbit, Jon Brindley & poet Melvyn Ankers.1 00 to 4 30. Sunday 26th Soul in the Park with DJ’s. 1:00 to 4:30. plus Classic Car Show in the Italian Gardens 10:00 to 4:00.

Monday 27th Bad Moon, Electric Boogie Club, Jeannie & the Tonics. 1:00 to 4:30.

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

The Marton Operatic Society

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SUMMER PHOTO EXHIBITION 4th - 18th August.

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