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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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FLEETWOOD MUSEUM Fleetwood Museum will re-open on April 1st when new exhibitions to celebrate Fleetwood's 175th birthday are due to be on view. Planning for the new exhibitions has taken place over the past twelve months. The early history of the town will be covered in detail, particularly the work of Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood, Decimus Burton and pioneers like Drummond, Kemp and Walmsley. Many previously unseen images from the museum collection will be on show along with images of streets, shops, the town's football club and the Fleetwood Flyers Speedway. Many artefacts from the reserve collection will also be displayed.
Dick Gillingham - Museum Trustee and Chair Friends of Fleetwood Museum
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mediterranean cous cous terrine Serves 6
for the cous cous: 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped 2 tsp whole grain mustard 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1small red chilli, deseeded and very finely chopped 2 tomatoes, deseeded and chopped 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Pinch sugar Salt and pepper To garnish: Fresh coriander leaves
350ml boiling good flavoured vegetable stock 350g cous cous For the vegetable layer: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 red peppers, diced 2 medium courgettes, diced 1 medium aubergine, diced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Pour stock over cous cous and leave to stand for 10 minutes, covered. In a large pan, gently saute onion for 5 minutes. Add pepper, courgette, aubergine and chopped garlic and continue to saute until the vegetable have softened, stirring occasionally. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix the cous cous with the coriander, mustard, crushed garlic, chilli, and chopped tomatoes. In a separate bowl, mix the lemon zest with the vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sugar. Add this to the cous cous. Season well with salt and pepper. Line a loaf tin with cling film with plenty of overhang. Put half the vegetable mixture in the base and cover with half the cous cous, pressing down firmly. Repeat.
moroccan infused Edamame and artichokes With cardamom, fennel & cinnamon 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1-2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced 1 kg vine tomatoes (skinned, de-seeded & chopped) 1 tsp cardamom seeds 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp tomato puree 50ml light stock 250g green beans (cut into 2cm pieces & blanched) 175g edamame (blanched) 2 tsp runny honey or light muscovado sugar 1/2 can artichokes hearts in brine (drained) To garnish: 35g toasted walnuts, chopped 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 lemon, cut into segments Serve with fruity couscous
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Serves 4 Saute the onion in some of the oil until soft before adding the garlic, tomatoes and spices. Cook gently until the tomatoes start to break up and then add the puree, more oil if you wish and a little stock if the sauce seems too thick. Season well. Add the green beans and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until cooked but still crunchy, adding a little water or stock if necessary. Finally stir in the honey, the edamame and artichokes and simmer for a further 5 minutes, at which point the sauce should be quite thick. Garnish with chopped toasted walnuts, fresh coriander and lemon segments. Serve with a fruity couscous.
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Laser Storm Parties at Thingamajigz The ultimate action party for boys and girls aged 814 yrs old Laser Storm is the amazing laser shootout experience using the latest gun technology without any bulky body packs. Come and experience the awesome thrill of laser shooting at Thingamajigz! Party missions start at 6.30pm & 7.30pm every night including weekends. Thingamajigz is closed to the public … the lights are turned off … laser and spot lights are projected across the battle area which is filled with a harmless smoke effect … the Laser warrior is ready for action! A Laser Storm party costs £15 per child (min of 10 children per party) and includes: 3 × 10 minute Laser shooting games Unlimited juice throughout Choice of Burger ‘n’ Chips, Hot dog ‘n’ Chips, Pizza ‘n’ Chips or Pasta Bolognaise ‘n’ Garlic Bread for each warrior. Choice of fizzy drink for each warrior Themed invitations Souvenir certificate for the Birthday child
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Fleetwood Outdoor Adventure Group Members of the Fleetwood Outdoor Adventure Group were awarded with national certificates at a special ceremony held earlier this week to honour their achievements. Seven young people received first aid certificates and two adults were presented with their official coaching certificates. The certificates were presented by Eric Ollerenshaw OBE MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood and Wyre and County Councillor Andrea Kay, Chair of Wyre Children's Trust. Speaking after the event, Councillor Kay said: "It was a privilege to recognise the excellent efforts of everyone and celebrate their achievements. They should all be very proud of what they have accomplished. "The work they do, which is all in their free time, is phenomenal and the project is a wonderful example of how different generations can work together to promote community spirit." (A photograph of the Fleetwood Outdoor Adventure Group members receiving their certificates with Eric Ollerenshaw OBE MP and Councillor Kay, Chair of Wyre's Children's Trust )
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The charity has been providing local people of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to learn canoeing and kayaking in a safe environment since the 1990s. The club is managed entirely by volunteers with support from Wyre Borough Council and Lancashire County through Wyre Children's Trust. Members range from five to 70 years old with half of affiliates aged under 18. Last year, the group were awarded ÂŁ50,000 to upgrade their boathouse facilities after securing the public vote in the televised Big Lottery People's Millions competition.
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A Lancashire woman has won first place in a competition designed to protect traditional Northern recipes from becoming extinct. Sarah Stover from Fleetwood won the competition which was organised by Booths and Slow Food for her recipe for Honey Tea Bread. Eleven amateur cooks from Lancashire, Cumbria and Yorkshire served up their best-loved family recipes in the final which took place at the Northcote Restaurant at Ewood Park, Blackburn Rovers Football Club on Friday 11 February. Each entry had 15 minutes to talk about the history of the dish and then for the judges to taste it. The judges included the Times food critic Charles Campion, Booths chairman Edwin Booth, chef Nigel Haworth and Catherine Gazzoli, chief executive of Slow Food UK.
cooked for eight people, plus £500. Second place went to Helen Morris from Ulverston in Cumbria for her recipe for Pepperpot Pie and Helen Tawn from Ilkley was third with her Plum Jumbly Tart. The two runners up won prizes of £250 and £100. The best dishes will be featured on special recipe cards in stores and appear on the Booths website.
Sarah saw the competition in a Booths store as she was reading through an article. She said: “I originally found the recipe in a tiny 50p recipe book that I found in my home when I moved in; I baked it from then on.”
Slow Food UK's Catherine Gazzoli says: “All the recipes that were entered into the competition encapsulate all that is good about Slow Food – delicious, local family dishes prepared with love. It was wonderful to meet the shortlisted amateur cooks and review time-tested recipes that celebrate the simple pleasure of home-cooked food.
Sarah decided to enter the Honey Tea Bread recipe as she had recently baked it when catering for an afternoon tea party.
"You can never underestimate the power food has in bringing families together, particularly when recipes and food traditions are passed from generation to another.”
When she was announced as the winner she said: “I’m thrilled, I have never won anything in my life. Sorry to sound like a cliché but I just cant believe it.”
A total of 70 recipes were entered in the contest. Many of the recipes originate from the 1930's and 1940's when ingredients were stretched to make them go further. They also use cheaper cuts of meat which are increasingly coming back into fashion.
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ONLY FOOLS AND HEROES PREMIERSHIP TOUR What was seeded from being a fan of Only Fools and Horses and driving around in a replica of the famous Del Boys Trotters van, has now turned into a great charity idea. Darren Abey of Fleetwood a well know local lad has developed the idea with his contacts of a charity drive called “Only Fools & Heroes” which will along with the famous Trotters Van with a bespoke Trotters trailer made out of a Reliant vehicle, as well as a mock up police escort vehicle, aims to be travelling to each Premiership football ground in the UK in aid of the charity Help for Heroes. What has started of as an idea has now spawned into reality, which local businesses coming on board to sponsor Darren. The vehicle will be ready by the time you read this and you cant miss it really, so Darren will be out and about raising awareness up to the event itself in August of this year. Their has been various offers of help already from locals and sponsorships of which all including LINK can be found on the website for the event. Darren himself really believes this can be a fantastic event to raise much needed funds for a valid cause for Help The Heroes, a cause which he is taking from the heart and very serious, as part of his journey he wishes to meet and bring a smile to some of the soldiers who returned home with injuries. With a mixed of a serious cause, built in with a little Trotters humour which certainly creates a traffic stopping entrance. While traveling to each Premiership ground will massively raise awareness on the journey. Darren himself has with the Fleetwood Old Boys Band being learning how to play the Bugle to a respectful standard, so he can play it the journey to the famous tune of “The Last Post”. Their will be other fundraiser events leading up to the actual event as well as appearance at several vehicle rallies including our famous Tram Sunday event on July17th, look out for the Trotters van, selling hooky gear ;-) ending with a final charity event auctioning off hopefully many signed premiership memorabilia. More details can be found at the website: www.onlyfoolsandheroespremiershiptour.org as well as on Facebook search Only Fools and Heroes. Further info can be obtained by calling Darren on 07861 666868.
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Chief Scout Commendation:
16th Fleetwood Scout Leader John Gornall was awarded a Chief Scout’s Commendation by Bear Gryrills Chief Scout of the World. His award was presented by Ian Porteous Wyre’s District Commissioner, who said “I was pleased to see that Scouting recognised all the hard work that John has put into the 16th Fleetwood over the past twenty years.
John’s Son, Michael who also is a Scout leader said “Over his time at the Scout Group my Dad has helped many young person and leader’s alike in the past twenty years, I’m really proud of him”, he has passed on a great many skills to both me and others, always giving whatever time he could to help anyone he could, to the point of inviting leaders round for a cup of tea and or a lesson in tying knots” Group Scout Leader Ann Shipway praised John “I am very grateful for all the work john has put into our group, he his respected by all members of 16th BRAVO John”
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The night will also include a great comedian and will be compared by the great Tony Jo and will March brings the first of our clubs include a three course evening two big fundraisers of the year meal at Fleetwood Best venue when on Saturday 26th March the North Euston Hotel. Tickets we hold our annual Sporting are £30 per person or a table for Dinner open to both men and 10 people only £250. If you women, the mums and dads. would like to attend then tickets This year our guest Speaker is Ex are available from Barry Whittaker Liverpool Legend Alan Kennedy. on 07775928332. Alan won European Cup twice, the League Championship six The club continues to grow and times, the League Cup four times get bigger and better all the time and the FA Cup. It is an honour and February brought an influx of to have such a football great new Under 6’s who want to start come to Fleetwood and help there Fleetwood Gym playing raise some money for junior days early. football in our town.
Fleetwood Gym FC
If you have a child aged 5 -10 then we run training sessions every Saturday Morning at King Georges Playing Fields, Fleetwood. Just bring them down. Fleetwood Gym is looking for new coaches, so if you would like to get involved in coaching then contact Barry Whittaker on 07775928332. Fleetwood Gym will provide and pay for all your training.
The Under 6’s train every Monday at Fleetwood High School 5-6pm in the inside sports hall. This session is open to children in reception and school year 1 and will soon play their first game in their new kits and jacket which have just been ordered.
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Tru Sparkle Jewellery I've been making my own jewellery for about 3 years starting as a hobby but wanted to turn it into a business. I sell my own handcrafted jewellery (necklaces, bracelets, earrings, toe rings, rings, bookmarks, glass charms, anklets, pandora style bracelets & necklaces, glasses chains, decorated headbands, bridal jewellery including my own handmade garters) and I am also now selling a small selection of beads and findings. I can hold jewellery parties in homes or a venue of choice and also I have a repair service for peoples old costume jewellery or make an old piece into something new for them. A lot of my friends when they buy new outfits (for weddings etc, or just everyday) bring there outfits round for me to match up jewellery and to make them something unique. People can order by email, website, facebook or mobile and anything they see at the parties or websites can be made in any colour and a change of size. I can accept paypal & cash.
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