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Bounce and Rhyme 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY Family History Sessions. Booking required via ANSDELL LIBRARY Lytham Library. Free.

Regular Events EVERY FRIDAY 10.30-11am Toddler EVERY MONDAY. Toddler Rhyme Time, Stories and Rhymes. Christmas 10.30am-11am. Singing and stories themed throughout December. for toddlers and their parents, Other Events grandparents and carer’s. Sew Time Wednesday 11th December 1.302pm-4pm, bring own project, can 3.30pm Festive Wreath making with also be supplied. EVERY TUESDAY. Fylde Rangers. Booking required.

Knit & Natter, 10.30am. A warm Free event. welcome awaits from this fun group. Friday 13th December 1.30-3.30pm 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH – Chat Lancashire Adult Learning. A and Cuppa 2-3pm, organised by Vintage Craft Session. Enquire at Friends of Ansdell Library. EVERY library for details.

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Rhyme, 10.30am. Enjoy action gov.uk Tel 0300 123 6703 songs and rhymes with your baby.

EVERY FRIDAY. Computer Basics, ST.ANNES LIBRARY 2pm-4pm get started on line.

Regular Events Booking required. Computer Help EVERY MONDAY 10.30-11am Baby and Advice, 3.30pm-4.30pm Come Bounce and Rhyme. Fun for babies along to our free drop in session for and their carers. EVERY WEDNESDAY help with your smartphone, tablet or 9.30-10.30am Shared Reading. laptop. EVERY SATURDAY. Lego Club Stories for Adults with Learning 10.30-11.30am Age 4+ Difficulties. 1ST WEDNESDAY, Other Events 10.30-11.30am Wednesday Tuesday 3rd December 6-8pm Reading Group monthly meetings.

Friends of Ansdell Library 3RD WEDNESDAY 2-4pm Peter Christmas Party. Festive Fun for all. Shakeshaft’s Family History group Everybody welcome, ask in library monthly meetings. EVERY THURSDAY for details.

10-11.30am Learn My Way, free Monday 16th December 2-4pm Age computer course, booking essential.

UK. Helpful advice. Drop in.

EVERY THURSDAY 11am-12.30pm Tuesday 17th December 2-3pm Art Circle. SECOND THURSDAY 2-4pm Friends of Ansdell Library Tea and Page 2 Page Reading Group. EVERY Coffee Christmas Session.

FRIDAY 10.30am-11am Toddler Email Ansdell.library@lancashire. Rhyme Time, singing for toddlers gov.uk Tel 0300 123 6703 and their carers. 1ST & 3RD FRIDAYS 10.30am-12 noon, Knit Together.

EVERY SATURDAY 9-10am Quiet Hour, LYTHAM LIBRARY 2-3pm Lego Club.

Regular Events Other Events EVERY MONDAY 9.30-10am Storytime Tuesday 3rd December 7.30pm EVERY WEDNESDAY 10.30-11am Baby Friends of St.Annes Library present 14

A Merry Midwinter – Join us for an evening of festive readings, refreshments and a quiz. £4 (FOSAL £3) Thursday 5th December 2-4pm Lancashire Adult Learning - Get into Volunteering. Everything you need to know. Booking required.

Wednesday 11th December 10-10.30am Festive music by St. Thomas’s School Choir with refreshments afterwards.

Thursday 12th December 3.454.45pm Christmas Story time with a special visit from Santa Tel 0300 123 6703 Email: stannes. library@lancashire.gov.uk MEMORIAL HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE MONDAY 9.30am Mature Moves.

2.00pm Doris/Linda Dancing.

7.30pm New Horizons. 7.00pm Over 55’s Whist. TUESDAY 2:00pm Over 55’s Social/Bingo.

WEDNESDAYS 2.00pm AMICUS. 7:00pm St. Annes Community Choir. THURSDAYS 10:00am PROBUS. 8:00pm St. Annes Photographic Society. FRIDAYS 2:00pm Over 55’s Whist/Dominoes.

7:30pm SERENDIPITY. SATURDAY 2:00pm Just Good Friends. 92 St. Albans Rd, St. Annes (Nr. YMCA) (Buse routes 68 & 11) LYTHAM HALL Regular Events Weekly Parkrun - SATURDAYS, 9am10am. free entry for parkrunners, parking on site £1. Weekly Nordic Walking TUESDAY and FRIDAY, 10am.

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your drinks in the tea room. From Couch to 5K women’s running group. FRIDAYS (not always, contact organiser) 11.00am contact Jonas Bartle for details, via jonas.bartle@ fyldecoastymca.org. Monthly book group Every last MONDAY of the month. 10am.

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NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE We are a small cat rescue located in Blackpool. All our cats are in foster care until they are rehomed.

We have a policy to neuter all cats (when old enough) before rehoming. Prior to rehoming we carry out home checks of all prospective new owners and foster carers and we ask for an adoption donation of around £35 (adult cat) £40 (kitten). The rescue is run by Linda Cameron Davies with the support of volunteers and foster carers. Call 07982 677016, visit our webspage at www. blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email us at bpool9rehome@mail.com FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME For the elderly and/or disabled.

Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk DEBRA CHARITY SHOP Donations of Clothing, Bric-a-Brac, DVD’s, CD’s, Books, Electrical items ect along with furniture, desperately needed for our charity shop on Park Rd. Tel: 727084

WELFARE BENEFIT OUTREACH SURGERIES 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 for benefit checks to ensure you are receiving everything you are entitled to. The Fylde surgery is held at Fylde CAB, Kirkham. Call Disability First on 472202/3 or email andycoupland@ disabilityfirst.org DAY OF SUNSHINE: CHILDREN’S CHARITY Have you any spare time to help our local children’s charity. Urgently needed volunteers to help run our Charity shop come along and join our friendly volunteers. Hours/days to suit. The Crescent Lytham St Anne’s, contact 01253/720710

Care & Support BLACKPOOL FYLDE & WYRE SAMARITANS We offer emotional support for whatever you are going through.

Telephone 116 123 (Freephone) E-mail: jo@samaritans.org. 16 Edward Street, Blackpool, FY1 1BA. We receive callers at the door most days until 9.00pm PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP LYTHAM ST. ANNES & DISTRICT We meet at St. Margaret’s Church Community Centre St. Leonard’s Road West, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2NT At 2pm on the First Tues of the month. Please contact: John Standbridge 01253 731210

DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for someone with dementia and would like to come along for a chat and a coffee and CONNECT MORE to meet other carers in the same St Annes Our Lady Star of the Sea circumstances, then come along Parish Centre. We are a group of friendly people who have experience to the dementia support group. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every of a range of mental health issues and are happy to offer support and month at St. Michaels Church understanding to anyone in a similar Church Street Kirkham between situation. The group is run by us, for 10am and 12noon. Contacts Carole 01772 682144 or Jean us and we’d love it if you’d join us!

01772 468918.

For £2 you get a brew and biscuits and the use of art & craft materials, DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, board games or just chat and WYRE & FYLDE COAST meet new friends. We meet every CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday between 10am -12pm Supporting children with Type at 63 St Albans Rd., St Annes Our 1 Diabetes and their families.

Lady Star of the Sea Parish Centre.

Our Group provides a friendly, Opposite side to YMCA. Email: constructive, safe and informative connectmorestannes@gmail.com, environment to meet and we Facebook: ‘Connect More’, www. provide fun and healthy activities to wanttoconnectmore.weebly.com participate in. Visit: www.fyldeAGE UK LANCASHIRE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLEY Inc Home Help Service, Benefit Advice and help re form filling hospital after care service (take home & settle). Contact 0300 303 1234

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THE PERSONAL SUPPORT UNIT com. Fred Bostock; 01253 713496. offers practical and emotional Email - fbostock@talktalk.net support to people facing family and civil court alone. Volunteers BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT provide free and confidential GROUP BLACKPOOL VICTORIA support on issues such as contact HOSPITAL with children, divorce, eviction, The Phoenix Group for Bowel protection through non-molestation Cancer Patients, Carers and Family orders and money claims. We WWSMILE PRESTON Members meet at 7.00pm on the cannot give legal advice but can Self Help Group for Chronic Pain first Tuesday of every month in the help at all stages of the court Suffers. We Help Chronic Pain Macmillan Windmill Suite BVH. For process. This includes explaining Suffers to Live Life with a SMILE further information about this patient how the court works, help with We’re a friendly and welcoming led Support Group call 01772 filling in forms and court paperwork, Self-Help Group for Chronic Pain 683790 between 9.00am & 5.00pm. helping you to plan what to say in Sufferers, run by pain sufferers. www.phoenixgroupbvh.com court and going into a court hearing A number of our members are from with you (in Preston only.) We can the Fylde area. We meet every GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT offer a face to face appointment Wednesday 9.30am-12.00noon SUPPORT in Preston, wherever in Lancashire at St. Martin’s Church Hall, Off Sponsored by The Gate your case is being heard. Also Broadway, Fulwood.

Community Church. Those who looking for volunteers. Open Mon Reg. Charity 1098658. have suffered loss or are struggling Thur 10am-3pm. Preston Combined www.smile-preston.co.uk to cope are very welcome.

Court, Openshaw Place, Ringway, Free of charge. Contact Julia: Preston PR1 2LL. Telephone 01772 PEERTALK 07969087352 or 01253 760758 or 844920 or email preston@thepsu.

A peer support group for people contact Janice: 01253 594855 or org.uk living with mental health concerns, visit www.griefshare.org such as depression. A safe, BLACKPOOL & FYLDE confidential space to share, to THIS IS SILVERLINE. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT be heard, to offer and receive Need help? The Silver Line is the GROUP support from others who also know only free confidential helpline Meeting every second Wednesday depression. No judgement – just providing information, friendship of the month. At Macmillan Windmill acceptance and respect. Facilitated and advice to older people, open Centre - Blackpool Victoria by trained volunteers. Followed 24 hours a day, every day of the Hospital Tel 01253 697876 by refreshments. We meet every year. Age limit over 55.

Thursday, at Central Methodist Call us ANYTIME on: SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Church, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 0800 4 70 80 90 Want to meet up with like-minded 2NL, 7.30-9.00pm people? If so, contact Blackpool www.peertalk.org.uk THE BEREAVEMENT Smile on 07505 210402. We meet FRIENDSHIP/SUPPORT GROUP at every Tuesday at Cherry Tree PULMONARY FIBROSIS meets every first Weds in month at Community Centre, Cherry Tree SUPPORT GROUP 12.30 to 15:30. Optional 2 course Gardens, Off Cherry Tree Road, We meet every two months on the meal £5. We have exercise classes, Blackpool. FY4 4PY. between second Friday starting from June quizzes, outings and speakers.

09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle 2019 at 2.00pm in the function room We would welcome new volunteers exercise and have a brew/chat at Plough Inn, Staining. and members. Please call Mark/ with friends. We always have a This is a local area support group Catherine 07710 838331 laugh too. You can also find us on for this debilitating condition and Facebook. We’re more than happy we would like other sufferers of FREE HEARING AID CLEANING to meet up with you for a brew/ this disease, carers, spouses and SERVICE AND ADVICE chat before you come so that is partners to come along and join us. on the first Thursday afternoon of less daunting for your first time. We Our aim is to offer help and support each month. Call in for a friendly charge £3 p/w. to each other and raise the profile chat with Cheryl, Linda and Jane at of this little-known dreadful and Amplifon Hearing Centre, 28 Clifton ARC COMMUNITY CARE LTD fatal disease. Contact - Malcolm Street, Lytham. Free refreshments First Tuesday of every month 10-11 Hyland: 01253 885561 / 07734 served. Tel: 01253 731271 am - 108 St Andrews Road South ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEMENTIA CAFES We meet at The Glendower Hotel, N Promenade, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2NQ. 10am-12 on the 2nd Weds of every month. Info contact Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office Tel: 696854

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St Annes Tel 01253 783100 - ‘Open Morning’ Come along for a drink and a chat to discuss anything relating to ‘Care at Home’.

NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS GROUP Are looking for new members.

Meet like-minded adults for intelligent conversation (no small talk) & occasional activities such as bowling at Thornton YMCA or meals out in quiet restaurants etc.

Enquiries most welcome. Please show family members who might be interested. Either join Facebook group: ‘Aspergers 16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or email Becky: becky_boo1967@yahoo. co.uk 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 MACMILLAN CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE We are a friendly team based at Victoria Hospital, Blackpool and our centre’s aim is to give people ‘time away’ from the cancer clinic. People don’t need an appointment to speak to or visit our centre and they are welcome whether they have a cancer diagnosis, are worried about cancer or are visiting on behalf of a friend or relative. Cancer can leave patients, carers and loved ones facing many challenges, from coping with their cancer care, to giving advice regarding travel after a diagnosis. You can find information on everything from local support groups to help for the financial problems cancer may create, or just

a listening ear and a cup of tea.

Windmill Unit, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, FY3 8NR, Open from 9:30 – 16:00 Monday – Friday.

Tel: 01253 955710 Email: bfwh. macmillaninfo@nhs.net

Social Groups LYTHAM ST. ANNES FRIENDSHIP GROUP Friendly social group for older people, meets every Thursday from 12.30pm-3.30pm at the Lord Derby, St Annes Road, St Annes. Join us for musical entertainment from Miss Patricia, singing all the old songs you love. All welcome.

EASY GOING GUY With varied hobbies such as concerts,music and theatre is seeking an honest lady, age 30-50 years for friendship and days and evenings out.

Tel Patrick 07930272533 LYTHAM LADIES CIRCLE A social group for women aged between 18 and 45. We meet twice a month on a Friday evening for a variety of social events and we also raise some money for charity along the way. Email us at: lythamladiescircle@hotmail.com, check out our website: www. lythamladiescircle.com or our Facebook page.

LYTHAM LET LIVE LGBT Friendship Group meets every first Wednesday of every month in St Annes, 10:00 - 12:00 noon. All welcome to come along for Friendship, Advice, Support & Reassurance. Social and friendly.

Social events. Guest Speakers.

Activities. Events. For further details and any questions please call Andrew Noble your Community Volunteer on 07738 622 823 or Email: Lythamletlive@ gmail.com twitter: @LythamLet

INNER WHEEL CLUB Ladies do you like making friends, listening to interesting speakers, helping to raise money for charities, then why not come along to one of our meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Bedford Hotel, St. Annes. Contact our secretary at denisepeterj@ hotmail.com or our President at dilyscurrie@btinternet.com KNIT & NATTER GROUP Every Thurs at 10.30am. Bring your own project – not just knitting! Learn to Knit classes available. £30.

Tel: 07939 240068 Angela Buckley KIRKHAM & RURAL FYLDE LIFE LONG LEARNING GROUP Make new friends and meet old friends at our meetings every first and third Thursday of the month at Kirkham Community Centre, 10.00 till 11.30 am. Annual subscriptions £7 plus £1 entrance per meeting including tea and biscuits.

Interesting and varied talks, monthly organised walks, outings and a weekly indoor bowling group. New members welcome, just come along THE HOOK UP Crochet group for all abilities. 11am – 1pm Thursdays at Washington’s Tearooms, Park Rd. St. Anne’s. £3 subs. Come and join in with the crochet-alongs, learn new techniques and share experiences.

Cake, coffee and a good craic all available. Amy on 07956 605 612 THE LYTHAM BELLES WI GROUP We meet on the first Sunday of every month at victory hall next door to St Cuthberts Church Lytham at 7:30 - 9:30. Everyone is welcome for details lythambelles@virginmedia. com Facebook lythambelles NEEDLEWORK CLUB - FYLDE COAST CRAFTERS All types of needlework, at this friendly Club Spencer Court, Blackpool Tel. Christine 342406

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BARKING MAD MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS We meet at Dobbies Garden Centre, Newton. Bringing together dog lovers. Whether you have a dog or would like to look after a dog.

A friendly group meeting to chat about the fun and companionship of looking after a dog. It’s a great way to get together with like minded people and enjoy all the benefits of having a dog stay on a part time basis. Next coffee morning contact Alison on 07786438067

members welcome, just come along LOOKING FOR NEW DANCERS & MUSICIANS FOR OUR TEAM. LSA EMBROIDERERS GUILD We dance traditional English North Ansdell Unitarian Church, Channing West Clog Morris and practice Rd, FY8 1BJ. meet on the 3rd most Thursdays at Warton Village Wednesday of the month 7.15Hall, Church Rd, Warton PR4 1BD 9.15pm. We are an embroidery (opposite BAE main gates) most group which welcomes stitchers Thursdays 8.00-10.00pm. of all abilities. We hold a mixture Dancers are lively women of all of talks and workshops at our ages. (No partners required). meetings and are always happy Musicians with any kind of portable to help beginners. Contact Joan instrument are welcome. No Lowe 01253 732376 experience is necessary. Great fun and a workout with a very FYLDE COAST friendly group. Please look us SOCIALITES ‘FCS’ up at www.fyldecoastcloggers.

Social events across the Fylde for co.uk, and contact Sue on 01253 people who enjoy life. Check out 721924 or 07951725659 or email our events at www.meetup.com/ susanwhitaker1 @icloud.com.

FCSocialites Otherwise please just turn up.

QUEENS KNITTING SOCIETY Every Monday at the Queen’s Hotel in Lytham from 7pm - 9pm. Bring your knitting or crochet and have a natter. Beginners welcome, we’ll soon get you started, just bring your project. Tel 07772 471854.

MEETING POINT” AT LYTHAM METHODIST CHURCH KRAFTWORKS Park Street. Table Games or just a Freckleton Methodist Church Hall, chat. Every Thursday from 2pmKirkham Road, Freckleton, PR4 4pm. £2 including refreshments.

1HS. a voluntary run craft group Anyone Welcome who meet fortnightly on a Monday evening 7pm – 9pm.Come along SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING to our relaxed and friendly craft WITH DORIS & LINDA group and take part in the craft Join Doris and her daughter Linda activities, wow your friends and along with all their dancing friends family with your creativity and make for a great afternoon. 2pm - 4pm, new friends. Or bring your own every Monday (except Bank craft project and share your ideas/ Holidays,) Memorial Hall, St Alban’s techniques with the group. £3 per Road, Lytham St Annes. £3.50 session (including refreshments) including tea & biscuits, or just Info: Marion 07792 665384 / 01772 £1.00 to sit, relax and enjoy with 634282 mazbolton@icloud.com, refreshments. Tel: 01772 681438 for Linda 07775 744758, Heather more information.

01942 840403, hkjones4@sky. com. Registered Charity No FYLDE RETIRED TEACHERS’ 1157498 ASSOCIATION The Fylde Retired Teachers’ KIRKHAM & RURAL FYLDE LIFE Association welcomes newly-retired LONG LEARNING GROUP or ex-teachers who are new to the Make new friends and meet old area.There are six meetings per year friends at our meetings every first which are held at the Chadwick and third Thursday of the month at Hotel, St Anne’s where members Kirkham Community Centre, 10.00 enjoy friendship and a splendid till 11.30 am. Annual subscriptions lunch followed by a speaker. £7 plus £1 entrance per meeting For more info contact either: including tea and biscuits.

David Harrison (President) on Interesting and varied talks, monthly 01253 782 547 or Angela Jacques organised walks, outings and a (Secretary) on 01253 724 381. weekly indoor bowling group. New 18

ST ANNE’S COMMUNITY CHOIR St Anne’s Community Choir meet for rehearsal on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Memorial Hall (next to the YMCA Building) in St Alban’s Rd, St Anne’s. We sing a variety of musical styles and people of all ages and abilities are welcome. If you would like to sing and meet new friends, please come and join us. For further information please visit our website http://www. stannescommunitychoir.com Or email Ginette Puttock ginette_puttock@hotmail.co.uk N-VISION - BLACKPOOL, FYLDE & WYRE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND Book Bean & Ice Cream, Kirkham On the first Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 11.30am. The VIPS Cafe Club would like to invite you and your friends and family to an informal chat, and Coffee Morning.

Contact us on 01253 362699 331 Clifton Dr South, Lytham St Annes. On the fourth Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 11.30am.

The VIPS Cafe Club would like to invite you and your friends and family to an informal chat, and Coffee Morning. Contact us on 01253 362699

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JUST GOOD FRIENDS Come and Join Our Friendship Group We want to bring the community together and combat lonliness. We meet regularly each week and have regular guest speakers, group excursions, meals out and time to socialise. TUESDAY - 1-4pm – Fun and laughter at the Victoria Pub, Church Road, St. Annes with Roy Rolland.

Tel: Bev: 07557734233 TUESDAY EVENING - 7.15pm - New Generation Group. St. Annes Tennis Club, Avondale Rd. Meet new friends and have some fun. Tel: Damien: 07826117118. WEDNESDAY - 10am -12 noon The Palace. 18, Garden Street, St. Annes. Tea – coffee & chat. Tel: Bev: 07557734233. LAST THURSDAY each month. 2pm. Celebrate our members birthdays with tea/coffee and cake at The St Ives Hotel, 7-9 South Promenade, St. Annes. Tel: Bev: 07557734233.

FRIDAY – Brunch Club – Meet at different locations the first Friday of every month at 11.30am for Brunch and a chat. Tel: Graham : 07521335921. FRIDAY - Dance Class – Freestyle. St. Margarets Church Rowsley Road, St. Annes 6-7pm. £5 Tel: Bev: 07557734233 SATURDAY - 2pm – 4pm Memorial Hall, St. Albans Road, St. Annes – Tea and Chat with speakers and activities. Quiz – Bingo – Music. Tel: Bev: 07557734233. SUNDAY LUNCH – 12.30pm St. Ives Hotel. £11.95 for a fabulous 4 course meal. Please ring Kath 01253 730883 to book on our table. Ring Cath 730883 to book a seat at our table. All other enquiries Call Bev 077557734233

COME ALONG AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS I hold a friendly social group for Ladies and Gentlemen Age 60-70.

I arrange days out, dancing etc.

For more details please call 07866190880

Preston, Blackpool, Leyland and Morecambe, along with other areas.

Secretary: Mrs Margaret Chadwick 01253 367254.

40 PLUS DISCO’ERS A social group aimed at people MOORINGS MATINEE MOVIE over 40 who love to dance to music Join us for a night at the Cinema from the 60s to now, but ‘going Retired film fans are welcome to clubbing’ is not an option! We visit our very own Palace Theatre organise our own events as well as 2pm every Tuesday. Classics, going to any other dance events comedies, musicals and modern we like the sound of! Friendly and thrillers. Please contact Ava welcoming environment. Events Makepeace 01253 922688 arranged though our website www.40plusdiscoers.uk. Also part LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC of social network http://Groups.

SOCIETY place meet at The Drive Methodist Church Hall St Annes on Sea (Entrance on FYLDE SOROPTIMISTS Eastbank Road ) FY8 1LH. Ladies – would you like to be We meet usually the last Wednesday part of an international women’s in the month, except December, organisation with a seat at the UN when we meet on the first working to improve the lives of Wednesday. No Meeting in August. women and girls? We would love Informal gathering from 7pm with to meet you! We have informal meeting starting at 7.30 We have meetings on the first and third a varied programme with visitors Tuesdays of each month at the and members showing displays.

Glendower Hotel, St Annes at Members come from all over the 7.30pm and welcome ladies of all Fylde, along with Blackpool. Any ages to join us for fun and friendship questions give me a ring. Secretary and the ability to work together on - Mrs Margaret Chadwick 01253 worthwhile projects. For further 367254. information see our website www. sigbi.org/the-fylde or contact via WANTED MEMBERS FOR fyldesorops@gmail.com. Ring FYLDE COMMUNITY BAND Linda on 01253 726576.

Can you play, or are learning to play an instrument? Do you want to meet GAY DINING GROUP new people and to play all kinds Lytham, St Anne’s and Fylde of pop music from C&W to Soul?

Coast. A great way to meet new Then please get in touch. Age and like-minded friends in a relaxed, ability not important. Contact Phil welcoming environment. Good 07522490715 company, good food, enjoy life CLIFTON TEACHING BRIDGE to the full. Meeting on the fourth CLUB RED ROSE POSTCARD CLUB Thursday of every month. Various Ansdell,Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1BX meet in Our Lady’s and St Edwards venues in the Lytham/St Anne’s Come and play bridge with friendly Church Hall Marlborough Drive, area. For more information and people every week day and evening Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UE. details of our next get-together 1.30pm and 7.30pm please be Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday text 07468 492304. seated 15 mins before the session of each month from 7.30. We have begins. Hosted every Wednesday various speakers and members KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA and Friday evening. £3 Post Card Competitions. Why not First Monday of every month Contact 01253 711563. come along and meet us to see Reading Lounge, Central Library, what goes on. Members come from 3pm - 4.30pm. All donations of ADVERTISE Advertise - Book your Online business www.link-mag.co.uk call 0800 970 7687 0800 or 970 email7687 info@link-mag.co.uk or sales@link-mag.co.uk

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ST. ANNES PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION – OVER 55’S CLUB (Memorial Hall Community Centre, 92 St. Albans Road, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1UZ – (Bus 11 and 68) Monday 7.00.p.m. Whist Tuesday 2.00.p.m. Social/Bingo Friday 2.00.p.m. Whist

THE PROBUS CLUB OF ST. ANNES ON-THE-SEA Meets every Thursday at 10am for 10.30am (October to March) at the Community Hall (formerly Pensioners’ Hall) St. Alban’s Road

LYTHAM ST ANNES CHESS CLUB meets from 7pm every Thursday at Booths’ Cafe, 62 Heyhouses Lane, St Annes FY8 3RW . New members, including juniors, are welcome. For info call 01253 727732 or 01253 724182 or visit lythamchess.org LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC SOCIETY (STAMP CLUB )

SEQUENCE MALE DANCE PARTNER REQUIRED (age 70 - 77) Please contact 07747164235 LADY IN 70S SEEKS DANCING PARTNER for sequence and ballroom dancing. Please call Jenny on 07842009467.

(next to the YMCA) Lytham St. Annes. ARE YOU RETIRED? DO YOU HAVE A BROAD INTEREST IN SUBJECTS BOTH ENTERTAINING AND FACTUAL? Why not come along to a couple of our weekly meetings to see the talks we have to offer in the way of Comedy, Drama, Football, Local History, Musical, Flying, Adventure etc. We will be very pleased to see you and there is no obligation to join but should you wish to do so. Annual Subscription is just £15. Further information Tel Les Hall Membership Secretary: 01253 728974 or Matthew Willey Club Secretary: 01253 724023 Website www.probus1.co.uk

PHILOSOPHY CAFE Come and join a friendly group of people having good conversations about philosophy. We get together each week for a couple of hours to look at the words of philosophers across the ages and talk freely about their ideas in a relaxed way.

Our meetings are every Tuesday from 6.30 till 8.30 pm at a regular venue in Lytham. For more information please phone Barbara LYTHAM BRIDGE CLUB on 07505457031 or Colin on 4a Pembroke Road Ansdell FY8 07811395015.

1AN Tel 01253 795462 - Email: lbclub.4a@gmail.com WARTON SHOW CHORUS Friendly EBU duplicate bridge Club We are a new choral group singing Monday 7.30 Tuesday 1.30 songs from musicals, films and Wednesday 7.30 Friday 1.30 popular songs. Open to everyone Saturday 7.15.No partner required who enjoys singing whether any experience are none - you will all be on Tues, Weds, and Fridays. given a warm welcome. There are no auditions. Rehearsals take place BRIDGE LESSONS Lytham Bridge Academy every Friday from 7.30-9.30pm in The Village Hall, Warton, PR4 1BD. 4a Pembroke Road Ansdell FY8 1AN. Tel 01253 795462 - Email: For more information please email lbclub.4a@gmail.com secretary.showchorus.warton@ The new Lytham Bridge Academy gmail.com or phone 07720 offers Bridge lessons, to beginners, 890076. improvers and returners.

Lessons tailored to your needs.

Qualified EBU teachers. For more information phone Anne Burgess on

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Come and Join us to be entertained with exhibitions and Talks, some evenings there are Competitions open to everyone. Even if you dont collect, Come and see what we are all about, you may surprise yourself and ignite your passion too.

We Meet the LAST Wednesday of every month at the Drive Methodist Church Hall, St Annes, FY8 1LH..

Meetings at 7pm and start 7.30pm, Refreshments are available.

New Members always welcome, including Juniors (accompanied by an adult). Contact Graham Chadwick 01253 367254.

RIBBLE CRUISING CLUB ‘Club bar open on Friday evenings from 9 pm and on sailing days at weekends. More details at ribblecruisingclub.org.uk LYTHAM ROUND TABLE Fun, fellowship and fund raising for men, aged 18-45. Twice monthly meetings including outside events and speaker nights, at various Lytham St Annes venues. Contact chairman Adie Banks on 07779 244 664 or tweet @Lytham RT

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ST ANNES DISTRICT LADIES BRIDGE CLUB open Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri and Sat from 12.30pm. Contact 01253 932812 and 01772 633267, Come and join us at 262, Clifton Drive South, St. Annes on Sea. LYTHAM ST ANNES GUARDIAN CONCERT BAND We are looking for new talent and anyone is welcome to come along to a rehearsal. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at the Lytham Methodist Church, Westby Street, Lytham FY8 5LU from 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Information or booking enquiry: Paul (Musical Director) 07981 312183 or Clare (Concert Secretary) 07870 577374 www. guardianconcertband.co.uk

people who take injustice personally.

We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. The Fylde Coast Group meet regularly at 7.30 on the first Monday of each month to write letters and plan activities based on campaigns led by Amnesty International UK. You are welcome to join us at the World Healing Centre, 476 Lytham Rd, Blackpool FY4 1JF. For further information contact Jennifer Jaynes by email: jenniferjaynes@ live.co.uk or by telephone: 01253 732640 or visit our website at www.amnesty.org.uk/groups/ fylde-coast.

Tuesday of each month, will now be held at the Glendower Hotel, St Annes. The meetings commence at 10:30am. New members are always welcome to assist with our important fundraising work for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution – the charity which saves lives at sea. Please come along and help us to fund-raise for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), or ring Jean on 01253 739360 for more information.

FYLDE FAIRTRADE Fylde has been a Fairtrade Borough since 2008. The Steering Group is made up of volunteers who FYLDE HEDDLES AND meet regularly to plan events in TREADLES GUILD OF the Borough and to take part WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND in national campaigns. New DYERS members are always welcome.

CLIFTON BRIDGE CLUB We meet at Weeton Village Hall (2nd Contact Dot on 07712 118205, Ansdell Institute & Social Club, Monday of each month from 7.30tweet @FyldeFairTrade or e-mail Woodlands Road, Lytham. Play and 10pm), our programme includes fyldefairtrade@yahoo.co.uk for learn bridge with friendly people. Open talks and workshops on spinning, further details. every afternoon and evening.Monday weaving, dyeing and much more, - Friday. Please be seated by 1.15pm and we also demonstrate at local FRECKLETON BRASS BAND & 7.15pm. Every Friday evening is shows. New members are always We welcome good brass players hosted.Info. improver lessons contact: welcome. The only requirement and percussionists to our rehearsals 01253 274812 / 313503. for beginners is an enthusiasm on Mondays and Thursdays in for anything fibre related (a good our own band room behind the ROTARY CLUB OF ST ANNES sense of humour helps too!)

Coach and Horses Pub car park in Our members meet on Tuesday For more information contact Freckleton. 7.45 - 10.00pm. evenings at Fylde Rugby Club, heddlesandtreadles@gmail.com We are a contesting band and do Ansdell to enjoy friendship, several concerts throughout the networking and to plan projects that LYTHAM ST ANNES year. We also have a Youth Training will benefit the lives of others. We PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Band who rehearse every Monday welcome ladies and men who are (LSAPS) at 6.45 - 7.45 pm. For further interested in making new friends, meets every Thursday at 7:30pm: info or booking enquiries please listening to interesting speakers The Pensioners Hall, contact:- Jonathan (Concert and raising money for charities. If St Albans Rd (next to the YMCA) Secretary) 07903 382146 or this is you please contact our club Lytham St Annes jonathan.parton1@outlook.com by phone on 07940 213216 or visit Why not come along to our regular http://www.ribi.org/enquire/ Thursday evening meetings to find NORTHERN LIGHTS out what we get up to and what we ASTROLOGICAL SOCIETY GLASS FUSING WORKSHOPS are like? We’d be delighted to see Meeting every first Tuesday of Come and learn how to fuse glass you and there is no obligation to the month, upstairs at Blackpool in Lytham St Annes. Contact join. Email: info@lsaps.org.uk Cricket Club, West Park Drive, FY3 theglassboutique@ymail.com Web: LSAPS.org.uk 9EQ. We are a friendly group who Mobile 077133 46952 for details have talks and discussions for ST ANNES LADIES LIFEBOAT people with little or no experience AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL GUILD on all aspects of astrology plus we FYLDE COAST GROUP Due to the sudden closure of the hold social events throughout the Amnesty International is a global Chadwick Hotel, our meetings, year including a Christmas lunch. movement of more than 7 million which are held on the second No annual membership fee, £4 ADVERTISE Advertise - Book your Online business www.link-mag.co.uk call 0800 970 7687 0800 or 970 email7687 info@link-mag.co.uk or sales@link-mag.co.uk

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Arms Hotel. Tel: Eileen 01253 735409 website: http://fyldespeakers-club.org.uk LYTHAM ST ANNES LIONS CLUB The club meets on the second Thursday of every month in the clubhouse of the Lytham Cricket ROYAL BRITISH LEGION and Sports Club, Church Road, St. Annes on Sea branch. Meet on Lytham at 8pm. Meetings are the last Monday of the month at the friendly and informal and male Royal British Legion Club, Mayfield and female new members are Road, St. Annes at 7.00pm followed welcome to attend meetings before by social get-together and chat. becoming members. There’s a lively All Ex-Servicemen and Women programme of monthly socials and welcome. members are welcome to bring guests to all our events. We serve, RAFA SOUTH FYLDE BRANCH and we’re ordinary people doing We meet the first Wednesday amazing things! You can get more of every month at 7.30 pm for information and have a friendly 8.00pm start at Richard Peck chat by emailing cholt2@sky.com.

House, 1 St Thomas Road, St Annes. Meetings provide a warm LYTHAM ST ANNES CLASSICAL welcome to members and any ASSOCIATION serving or ex-RAF members. We New members of all ages made very enjoy quiz nights, film shows and welcome at the UK’s largest and guest speakers. Refreshments are friendliest CA branch, enjoying the available. Contact: 01253 720667. history, art and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Monthly lectures LYTHAM AND ANSDELL on Thursdays at7pm featuring top TREFOIL GUILD class historians, authors and TV meet on the third Wednesday of presenters. AKS Lytham, FY8 1DT. each month at 2.00pm at Fairhaven Doors open at 6.15 for books, cakes Methodist Church, Woodlands and a chance to meet the speaker.

Road, Ansdell All are welcome to Only £12 a year, £5 for children and enjoy our talks, craft meetings and students. See www.lsaclassics. outings. Come and join us and com for further information or make new friends. Contacts: Mrs contact Liz (Events Officer) on Sheila Weight 01253 794220 01253 713850.

Mrs Rosemary Gilbert 01772 632723 THE ARTS SOCIETY FYLDE Supporting the Arts In Blackpool, LYTHAM ST ANNES CIVIC Fylde & Wyre. 10 monthly SOCIETY lectures pa on art, sculpture, Coffee mornings (every 2nd Tuesday architecture, jewellery, ceramics, of the month at Lytham Hall Café glass, poster art, mosaics, etc.

First Wednesday of the month at FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB 2.00pm at the Lowther Pavilion, Need to speak in public with Lytham. Admission fee of £8 for confidence. Whether it’s for an non-members. 07399 870179. interview, presentation, wedding theartssocietyfylde.org.uk. speech or a meeting – we can help.

Come along to one of our meetings LYTHAM HERITAGE GROUP where you can learn in a supportive, SOCIALS relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

All members, guests and nonAlternate Wednesdays at 7.30 from members are welcome. Held on September to April at the Clifton Mondays at 2.30pm in the Lytham entrance fee, your first meeting is free with complimentary info pack. Call Kevin 01253 402137 or 07419333843 Email kevinrowan2@ hotmail.com or visit our facebook page.

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Assembly Rooms unless otherwise stated. For catered events there will be a small supplement for non-members. Further details of all events will be published in the Group’s quarterly newsletter ‘The Antiquarian’ www.lythamheritage. co.uk NATIONAL TRUST - RIBBLE CENTRE The purpose of the Association is to support the aims of the National Trust whilst deriving pleasure from sharing the company of members through outings, holidays and other social activities. All are welcome, including non National Trust members, at our Coffee Morning on 19 October from 10.30-noon cost £3 inc. coffee/tea and biscuits, at the United Reform Church, St George’s Road, St Annes. Contact Lucille Whiteley: 01253 732812 email: lswhiteley@hotmail.com

Sports & Activities YOUR MOVE: WALKING FOR HEALTH Twice weekly walks from Fleetwood YMCA cafe. Suitable for all abilities. Every TUESDAY 1:30pm for apprximately 1 hour and THURSDAYS at 11 am for between 30-45 minutes. Everyone welcome,just turn up on the day For further information ring Joy on 01253 776132 WARTON SPORTS & SOCIAL BOWLING CLUB Both men and ladies are invited at all levels of crown green bowling to come and join this friendly bowling club, in its social, in-house competitions and mens league bowling programme. The green is located on the Warton Sports and Social site at Mill Lane, Warton.

For full details contact Keith Burns – 01772 493363.

TEA DANCE At Our Lady Star of The Sea Parish

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St Annes-on-Sea FY8 1QG. Fee £5.

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ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS MONDAY Zumba Gold 2-3pm £4.50 Lytham Methodist Church Hall.

MONDAY Zumba 6.30-7.30pm £5.

TUESDAY 10-11 £5. Both at Our Ladys Church Hall, St Annes WEDNESDAY Zumba Gold 2-3pm £5 The White Church Tel: Suzy 07716 605461

MADDY’S FITNESS CLASSES If you’d like to slim your hips and tone those wobbly bits please join us! Laugh the pounds away in a fun, friendly class for all abilities. Mixing aerobics and toning. Mondays 6-7pm, Lytham St Annes High School, Worsley Rd. £3.50. Turn up or Tel 01253 733780

MODERN & SEQUENCE DANCING to live music. Every Thursday 8-11pm at Ansdell Institute Woodlands Road Ansdell.

Phone Tom on 01772 397340

MODERN PILATES CLASSES Lytham St Annes. Contact Margot on 01253 711350, email: margotj@ btinternet.com. Website: www. margotpilates.com

MATURE MOVES Keep fit, music and dance, for older adults of any age. All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30-11 St Annes. Pensioners Hall; Tuesdays 10-11 Wesham Scout Hut and 1.303.30 at Kirkham Community Centre.

Contact 01253 780609 RIBBY HALL BOWLING CLUB RHBC is looking to recruit new members following a very successful 2015 season. The Club has 4 teams playing in local leagues and can offer places to both experienced and novice bowlers. Even if you have not played Crown Green bowls before why not try this relaxing and sociable sport in the picturesque setting of Ribby Hall Village. For further details contact Eddie on 01772 686458 STRICTLY BALLROOM The White Church, WEDNESDAY 2-3 £5. Lytham Methodist Church Hall FRIDAY 2-3pm. MONDAY 10-10.45am £5 The White Church (launches Sept) £4.50. Come learn the basic dance steps of strictly ballroom, easy to follow no partner required Tel Suzy 07716 605461 SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00pm at Love Beauty Therapies, 46 Wood Street,

JUNIOR DANCE CLASSES & ADULT FITNESS CLASSES. St Annes Tennis & Squash Club.

Avondale Rd. All ages Mondays from 3.45pm. Tuesdays from 4pm.

Adult Tap Classes for Fun & Fitness 6pm followed by Adult Dance Exercise Classes 6.30pm. Contact Karen 640917 or 07966446231 LYTHAM ST. ANNES ROAD RUNNERS CLUB (LSARRC) Seniors: 6.30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Speed training on Tuesdays, longer runs on Thursdays. Beginners: 6:30pm Mondays. Juniors: 5pm Mondays (8-13), 5:15pm Tuesdays (8-13), 6:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays (11+). All meetings Lytham Y.M.C.A., Mythop Road, Lytham FY8 4HB. Call for info: Seniors 01253 721514, Beginners 077481 87616, Juniors 01253 732282.

BEGINNERS RUNNING CLUB 10 week structured beginners running programme £25 Tuesday 6.30pm from No.4 Salon, Pleasant Street, Lytham Wednesday 7.15pm from White Church.

FYLDE CROQUET CLUB General club meetings every Monday afternoon and Thursday afternoon/evening. Club takes part in several Northwest leagues and national knockout competitions.

Beginners welcome. For more details and information on free taster sessions, call Liz on 01253 735266. www.fyldecroquet.co.uk facebook @fyldecroquetclub ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE CLUB Family Shotokan Karate with adults and children (+7)exercising together.

Classes held at St Albans church hall FY8 3AA. Weds and Thurs 7 til 8 beginners, 8 til 9 advanced, Sat 2.30 til 3.30. Begninners, 3.30-4.45 Advanced classes. All Welcome.

Contact Eileen for more info.

07989908135 Facebook: Lytham St Annes skc DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESSBOOT CAMPS Full body core fitness and CV workout Wednesday White Church 6-7pm. Saturday Mornings on St Annes Green opposite The Chadwick Hotel 8-9 am and 9-10am £5 Beginners Welcome.

ST. ANNES SALSA CLASSES Every Wed night from 7.30pm till late in the Concert room (top floor) at the Ex Servicemans Club, Alexandra Rd, St Annes FY8 OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP 1YE. Have fun and keep fit in this TRAINING lively and friendly class! All levels Ideal for beginners or people with welcome - especially beginners. little or no experience looking to get No partner required - a great way fitter. Sundays 8-9am meeting at to meet people. For details phone Ashton Gardens and Tuesdays 5:30Phil on 07899866408 or Jackie on 6:30pm meeting in Wesham Park.

07828575988 £5 per session. Call or text Steve 07508 838428 to book

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LYTHAM ST. ANNES HOCKEY CLUB A friendly hockey club with a family atmosphere for all ages and levels of ability. We run 2 men’s teams and 3 ladies teams as well as junior squads from U13s to U18s for boys and girls. Training times: Every week at AKS School Junior boys & girls(U13+): Tuesdays 6.00-7.00pm.

Men: Tuesdays 7.00-8.30pm Ladies: Wednesdays 6:30-8.30pm All juniors: Sundays 10.30am12.45pm at LSA high school.

Contact adixon.lythamhockey@ gmail.com or go to our website for more info at www.lsahc.co.uk JACKIE’S FITNESS PILATES Everyone welcome, classes run on Monday 7pm and Tuesday 7am at The White Church Hall, Ansdell and Wednesday 7pm at Holy Family Church Hall Freckleton and Thursday at 6pm at Heyhouses Junior School, St Annes (starting September) and Friday at 9.15am at St Cuthberts Church Hall, Lytham.

Come and lengthen and strengthen!

Contact Jackie Daly on 07825 277371, email aerobicsjackie@ hotmail.com JACKIE’S “MEN ON MATS” FITNESS PILATES All men welcome, the class runs on Thursday 7pm at Heyhouses Junior School, St Annes (starting September). Gentlemen come and improve your flexibility and core/ back strength! Contact Jackie Daly on 07825 277371, email aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com

Releasing pain and tension deep in your muscles/joints using trigger balls and vibrating foam rollers.

St. Annes Parish Rooms Mondays 2-3pm and Weds 7.30 -8.30.

Also Tuesday 7.30pm-8.30pm at Richmond Road Yoga Studio. All Equipment provided. Ring to book.

Tel Lynda Holmes 403273 KIRKHAM CHARTER BADMINTON CLUB Thursdays 7pm - 9 pm at Kirkham Grammar School.The club plays throughout the year and has 3 teams in the Blackpool & District League. Players of all levels are welcome to come down and join us.

For info contact Ian Chase 01772 672257 or e-mail ianchase67@ gmail.com SWIMMING LESSONS Mardi Gras pool, 79 Division Lane FY4 5EA. (Mondays to Saturdays) Groups for mums and babies 5mths + Mums and toddler armband lessons, pre-school, adult- groups or private. Mixed ability schoolage groups, so siblings can swim together. Call Eileen for details 07989908135

LYTHAM ST ANNES RAMBLING CLUB Welcomes new walkers. Three grades of walks on the first and third Sunday of each month. Pub meal after the days walking. Pickup points in St Annes, Ansdell, Lytham Warton, Freckleton, Kirkham and Wesham. For further details call Angela or Allan Clarke on 01772 JACKIE’S ZUMBA 685073 or visit the website at Everyone welcome, classes run www.lytham-ramblers.co.uk. For on Monday 5.15pm St Cuthberts bookings call 804014 (voicemail Church Hall Lytham and Wednesday only) 6pm at Holy Family Church Hall Freckleton. Come and have a wiggle ASHTON GARDENS BOWLING & and a giggle! Contact Jackie SOCIAL CLUB. Daly on 07825 277371, email: After a very successful season in aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com 2015, winning 3 leagues & a cup competition. We are looking to TRIGGER POINT PILATES recruit new members, even if you with NEW Vibrating Pulse Rollers. have never bowled before, why not 24

try crown green bowling & social activities in such a very pleasant place in St Annes. For details Keith Whittle on 10253 461392 FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING GROUP Fortnightly walks. 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 LYTHAM LAND REGISTRY RAMBLING CLUB. A great way to make new friends and more members always welcome. We walk every first Sunday of the month with coach pick ups in Blackpool and the Fylde. Three levels of walks to suit all abilities going to Lakes, Yorkshire, Lancashire etc. For more information and to book contact Steve on 01253 729470 or checkout Facebook.

WARTON JUNIOR BADMINGTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.301pm ages 7-18. Call Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 GUIDED MEDITATION Every Tuesday we are going to meditate on different areas like love, gratitude, health and wealth etc. Between 6-7 pm. No previous experience required! £5/session .

Details on Self-Healing Mexitiation below SELF-HEALING MEDITATION Once a month we are supporting our body, mind and soul to evaluate its own self healing abilities through meditation. Between 6.30-7.30 pm £8/session. Suitable for people with previous experience.

The Tree House Health and Beauty, 2 Back West Crescent, Lytham St. Annes FY8 1SQ For further information, upcoming classes, workshops please contact Mònika on 07760638577

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or koszegimoni@gmail.com Y ACTIVE WALKS ACROSS FYLDE All abilities welcome for popular walks followed by hot drinks and and friendly chat. Healthy Walks accredited and indeed “Free.”

St Annes YMCA pool on the promenade every Friday 11am.

YMCA St Albans Rd every Thursday 1pm. Our walk leaders are qualified and friendly! Each Step Counts to a healthier you! Beautiful views, fresh air and Birdsong along with good company! For details and information on our other walks please contact Andrew Noble Fylde Community Volunteer on 07738 622 823 or email: Andrewnoble2011@hotmail.co.uk. twitter @yactivewalks

every Wednesday 6 - 7.15 pm.

All abilities welcome to come and try this gentle yoga class. Spare mats available. Contact Emma on 07772180992 or emma_ whitlock87@hotmail.com for more details.

LIDUNIANS BADMINTON CLUB Monday 8.00pm – 10.00pm – Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road, Lytham. The club supports three teams that play in the Blackpool & Dist and Over Wyre leagues but players of all levels are welcome.

For more information contact Carole 01253 721672 Email caro1ebooth@hotmail.com

DANCE AROUND THE WORLD WITH KATHRYN Ladies come and join an exciting dance class to learn new dance skills whilst exercising and having fun. Each week we will focus on a different dance style/technique.

No previous experience is required just come along and enjoy yourself.

Tuesdays 7-8pm at Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Rd, Ansdell. £4 per session or £20 for for 6 sessions. For more info call Kathryn on 07926445295.

NEW CLUB Dance Around the World with Kath’s Dance Class. We offer new dance skills, exercise, diversity and fun. Each week we will focus on a different type of dance, including musical theatre, rock and roll, belly dancing, zumba and many more.

No previous experience is required – just come and enjoy yourself.

Lessons on Tuesdays from 7-8pm, at Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Rd, Ansdell. £4 per session, or £20 for 6 sessions. Kath 07926 445295

ZUMBA WITH TRACY Mondays, Kirkham Methodist Church Hall, Nelson St, 6:15 & Wednesdays, Kirkham Community Centre, 5:45. Excuses don’t burn calories, Zumba does, come & give it a go. All welcome.

Call Tracy 07761198630 for info.

POUND FITNESS Wednesday, Kirkham Community Centre, 6:30 - 7:15. Rock your inner rockstar with this full body cardio jam session, using slightly weighted drumsticks, all welcome, no matter of age, fitness level or ability.

Must pre book at bookwhen.com/ Steps4fun, limited availability.

Call Tracy 07761198630 WOMEN’S HEALTH PILATES CLASS & PREGNANCY PILATES CLASS Saturdays Health Pilates 9am, Pregnancy Pilates Class 10am St Annes The Drive Methodist Church. Emma - 07940414247

FREE GUIDED WALKS As part of the Fylde Sand Dunes Project we run regular free guided walks through the sand dunes, meeting at North Beach Car Park, St Annes (FY8 2TR) at ZUMBA KIDS 10am and returning by 12pm.Our The only class currently running knowledgeable guided walk leaders in the Preston/Fylde area. Every point out interesting flowers and Monday 5:15-6:15, Kirkham wildlife, talk about how sand dunes Methodist Church Hall, Nelson GUIDED MEDITATION form and the conservation work St. Ages 4-11. Learn dances, Every Tuesday we are going to happening to grow the sand dunes play games & make friends. Keep meditate on different areas like here on the Fylde coast! For more fit while having fun. Call Tracy Love, Healing, Law of Attraction etc. information call 07860 954 290, or 07761198630 for more info. at The Tree House Health & Beauty email kowen@lancswt.org.uk.

(2 Back West Crescent, St.Annes FAIRHAVEN LAWN TENNIS FY8 1 QS) between 6-7pm. No FYLDE SAND DUNES PROJECT CLUB previous meditation experience GUIDED WALKS 7 grass courts. Social tennis. required! £5/session Our guided walks meet at 10am Friendly club - all ages and skill at North Beach Car Park, St levels mix-in. Team tennis - mens Annes and return by 12pm. Our KIRKHAM DANCE and ladies teams in the Fylde Tennis knowledgeable and enthusiastic Every Wednesday evening at League, mixed in the Ribble League. guided walk leaders point out the lytham methodist hall. Ballroom, Full social event programme interesting wildlife and plantlife in latin american, salsa and argentine contact Anne 736893 the dunes, talk about how sand tango classes from 7pm. Tel 01995 dunes form and the conservation 671067 for details.

YOGA WITH EMMA work happening here on the Fylde at Wesham Community Centre, Coast.

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For more info call 07860 954290 or visit our Facebook Page @ StAnnesSandDunes.

MARINE PARK LADIES’ BOWLING & SOCIAL CLUB Ladies of all abilities (including beginners) are invited to join the club at Fairhaven Lake.

The club has six teams in local Leagues and also has club competitions and social bowling .

For further details contact Wendy on 01253 739566 LYTHAM BOWLING CLUB Mens, ladies and mixed weekly league and social bowling. Games events, inc. snooker, darts, cards, table tennis and social events throughout the year. (Opp. The Station Tavern) or for further details Contact Geoff Whalley 01253 739735

Church VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH St Anne’s Road Sunday Worship 11am & 6:30pm Wed & Fri 7pm Sunday School Knit & Knatter www.victoryministriesuk.com ST ANNES PARISH CHURCH: THE PILGRIMS COFFEE STOP Held every Monday from 10:00 - 12:00 noon. Delicious coffee. tea and biscuits are served in the Parish Rooms in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Come along and join us for a weekly social get-together and chat. Everyone is welcome.

(The Parish Rooms are situated on the corner of Headroomgate Road and Oxford Road).

CHURCH BELL RINGING Ringing takes place on Sundays and weekly practice nights at many churches in the Fylde and learners, BLACKPOOL WALKING churchgoers and non-churchgoers NETBALL GROUP alike, are always welcome. Please Fridays 12.30 – 1.30pm Indoor Netball Court at Stanley Park Sports ring 739618 for more details Centre. Mostly over 50’s, is mixed in gender, health and experience ST MARGARET’S CHURCH -playing for fun and exercise.

St Leonard’s Rd West, St Annes Supported by a trained walking FY8 2NT In The Meeting Room netball host who provides some Tuesday coffee / tea mornings drills and coaching. £3 per session 10am - 11.30 with biscuits 50p. or free if you are a sports centre Everyone welcome subscriber. Come along and try it – it’s a great game.

ST ANDREWS CHURCH Saturday Morning Coffee Break, FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING every Sat from 8.00am until midday.

GROUP 60p entry includes tea, coffee or soft Fortnightly walks. Our walks are drink. Light refreshments available. not strenuous, we walk about Table top stalls where people can 6 miles. We like to see nature pick up a variety of goods including, through the seasons. All welcome, books, bric a brac and jewellery etc. for more details ring 316713 Every one is guaranteed a warm welcome. Thursday Coffee Morning SPRINGFIELD FELL WALKING CLUB from 10.00am until 11.15. There is Walk days Saturday every two also a Communion Service at 10.00 weeks. 3 grades of walks until 10.30. www.springfieldfellwalking.com enquires@springfieldfellwalking.

THE ROUND CHURCH co.uk. Phone 01772 728718 (St Annes, Greenlands, Bispham) Parents & Toddlers group on a Tuesday morning at 9:15am till

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11am (in Term Time) we are having a break, for the Summer, then its our Lunch group, from 12noon, we have a main course and a dessert, and either a cup of Tea or Coffee all for the princely sum of £3 per visit; Also at the moment, we have a coffee morning, on the First Friday of the Month,@ 10:30, Dogs welcome; And on a Thursday Evening, it is a Eucharist at 6:30pm. On Sunday it is The Family Eucharist at 9:30am, unless we have a Joint Service, with St. Paul’s Worship centre, (please see Information sheets for details).

story of St Annes from 1873 to the present day.

LYTHAM ST CUTHBERT’S CHURCH WEDS 9 am Morning Prayer, 9.45 am Mums and Toddlers, 7pm Bell Ringers (in the bell tower). 2ND THURS in the month 2.30 pm Mothers Union, 10 am Stepping Stones, Bereavement Group. FRI 11am Holy Communion, 7pm Youth Club (1016 yrs). 2ND FRI of the month 5pm Family Service. SUN 8.30 am Holy Communion (BCP), 10am Family Eucharist, 6pm Evening Prayer with hymns, 10 am Sunday Club (0-10 yrs). For more information or to hire the hall Tel: 01253 736488

SCOUT ASSOCIATION Scouting helps children and young adults reach their full potential.

We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.If you would like to join the adventure & get involved as an adult to support Scouting please

SPIRITUAL TEACHING AND MEDITATION Every Tuesday @ 2pm. Everyone welcome. World Healing Centre, 476 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1JF. Tel: 01253 343701 SERENDIPITY SPIRITUAL CENTRE Pensioners Hall.(Next to YMCA) St Albans Road.St Annes. Different Medium Every Friday Service 7.30pm Door charge £4.00 incl refreshments.Social events evenings arranged. Info: 07716144075 or 01253 985859 ST ANNES PARISH CHURCH HERITAGE OPEN DAY Sunday 22nd September, 2-4pm.

This provides an opportunity to view a fine church with its WW1 Memorial Chapel and to see the famous St Annes Heritage Mural, depicting the

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WEETON WEENIES We are a school of 43 children and run a Playgroup called Weeton Weenies on a Wednesday 10.3011.30am. Term Time only It isn’t a commercial venture, just a come and chat and play with pre-school children at Weeton St Michael’s Primary School Weeton.

PR4 3wd. Tel 01253 836280.

contact us.

For further information visit www.scouts.org.uk/get-involved or tel: 07939 547 453 GIRLGUIDING FYLDE Looking for something new and rewarding for 2018? Why not try volunteering with Girlguiding. We have Rainbows (5-7 yrs) Brownies (7-10 yrs) Guides 10-14 yrs and Senior Section girls (14-25 yrs) waiting to welcome you into their units. We also have a wide range of administrative volunteering roles on offer. We welcome both men and women volunteers. For further information visit www.girlguiding. org.uk, email girlguidingfylde@ gmail.com or tel: 07999 898616.

To register your interest go to: enquiryv.girlguiding.org.uk

Entertainment CHARITY CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL: St Annes Parish Church is holding its sixteenth annual Charity Christmas Tree Festival from Saturday 7th December until Saturday 14th December.

The church is open from 1.30 pm until 4.30 pm every day.

Everyone is welcome to come and support the charities involved.

Admission is free. Refreshments will be available and, in addition to the decorated trees, there will be chocobola, bottle and cake stalls. Full details can be found on the church website http:// www.stannesparishchurch. org and the church Facebook page www.facebook.com/ StAnnesOnSeaParishChurch.

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t's not going to be a silent night on Saturday 21st December as 16 local acts take to the stage at Bootleg Social for A Very Messy Christmas 12 to help raise funds for the Blackpool Food Bank.

For the 12th year (not in a row) 'A Very Messy Christmas' returns with around 16 local acts taking to the stage to completely ruin Christmas for everyone, ensuring your festive season is crushed more than that time the pony shaped present under the tree turned out to be a fold out clothes drying maiden.

Each act on the night gets a three song set list, at least one song has to be a cover of a classic Christmas tune, this gives the audience a chance to, not only sample some of the best new original music in the area, but get the chance to sing-a-long to some festive anthems.

All profits on the night will once again be donated be to the Blackpool Food Bank, who help local people who are living below the poverty line. They work together with front-line agencies across Blackpool to provide emergency food parcels for people in need. There will be charity buckets going around on the night so bring some change and please DIG DEEP. You can find out more about the Blackpool Food Bank at www. blackpoolfoodbank.co.uk There will be performances on the night from: Those F******* Snowflakes, Oceans Over Alderaan, Shady Poets, Eye the Bomb, Death Trails, Octopus Montage, The Fashion Police, Stirat Purnweirdin, Uncle Paul, The

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