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100g cooking chorizo, sliced 8 shallots, quartered 1 sheet ready rolled puff pastry 2 roast peppers, sliced, from a jar is fine 125g mozzarella, torn into pieces 1 egg, beaten Basil leaves to serve

What to do Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/Gas 7.

Cook the chorizo in a frying pan until crisp on each side. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Reduce the heat and cook the shallots gently while you put together the rest of the tart. Don’t over brown the chorizo and shallots as they will continue to cook in the oven.

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hese golden, tasty crispy parcels are perfect for parties, plus they can be made and frozen ahead of time and simply cooked on the day.

Makes: 20 Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time 10 – 12 minutes

You’ll need: 250g fresh cranberries 100g caster sugar Juice and grated zest of half an orange Filo pastry (10 x30 x26cm sheets approx 220g packet) 200g goats cheese 8 tbsp olive oil Rocket leaves

What to do Place the cranberries in a saucepan with the sugar and add the orange zest and juice. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 8-10 minutes until the cranberries have softened. Leave to cool.

Pre-heat oven to 200°C / Gas Mark 6. Make the parcels by placing a sheet of filo pastry on the work surface (keep the remaining sheets covered in cling film). Brush the sheet with a little of the olive oil, place another sheet on top, brush evenly with a little more oil. Cut into four squares.

Place a 10g chunk of goats cheese in the middle of each square and top with a small teaspoonful of the cranberry sauce, fold the pastry around the filling and scrunch the top so it holds together, brush all over with olive oil and place on a baking

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Cranberry and Goats Cheese Filo Parcels Fun Festive Finger Food sheet. Continue until you have used all the filo sheets and goats cheese.

Reserve the remaining cranberry sauce to serve with the parcels.

Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes until golden and crisp.

Serve warm with an extra spoonful of the cranberrry sauce, garnish with rocket leaves.

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LINK-MAG Gardening

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f you buy a real Christmas tree, how can you make sure it stays looking its best over the festive season?

Some 30% of people in the UK do buy the real thing each year, yet many are often left with more needles on the floor than on the tree within a week of putting it up - especially if they haven’t chosen a non-drop variety such as the ever-popular Nordmann fir.

But if you give any Yuletide tree the care it needs, it shouldn’t drop too much. If you look after trees properly, most of them should look good throughout the festive season.

Cut trees remain the most popular, and it is essential that they should be fresh when purchased. The needles should not be dull and dried up, the branches not brittle. If you gently shake the tree, the outer needles should not fall off.

When you’ve bought your tree, keep it outside in a cool, shaded place, preferably standing in water, until it is required indoors.

Before bringing it inside, cut about half an inch off the base of the trunk to open up the pores of the tree and then place it securely in a water-holding stand or wedge it in a bucket with pebbles, small stones or screwed-up newspaper and place it away from direct heat. Anyone who places the tree next to a radiator is asking for trouble.

Keep the container topped up with water every day, as trees can get through a pint a day.

About 8.5 million trees are sold in this country every Christmas, of which half are Nordmann firs. The Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) which is popular in the eastern United States is narrower than other trees and therefore more suitable for smaller rooms.

Look for growers who are situated in an isolated place away from urban centres. They are less likely to get a big retail market and you may get a better deal and a better tree from them.

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to drying winds in transit. They could have been cut weeks earlier. Ask the retailer whether his trees are delivered either once at the beginning of the season or at different times during the period.

Some people may opt for a tree that will last for years.

“If you are looking for a tree you can plant in the garden afterwards, go for a container-grown tree. You can plant it out after Christmas and may be able to bring it in again next year.

You should put it in a sheltered spot initially and slowly acclimatise it to the open before planting in its final home, making sure the root collar is at ground level and to water it well.

How to keep your Christmas tree healthy

Choose one with a good shape and if you opt for a cut tree, pick one that has at least 30cm of clear trunk at the base.

When you get it home, saw the bottom 3cm off the trunk of a cut tree and stand it in a bucket of water, somewhere cool. Clamp it securely into a stand with a water reservoir and top this up regularly. If the water disappears quickly, this is a good sign as it means the tree is absorbing it.

Stand trees in a cool part of the room, well away from radiators. A living tree will do best in a cool room, porch or conservatory, especially if you intend to keep it. Stand the pot of the living tree in a deep saucer and keep the saucer topped up with water.

Remember that Christmas trees prefer life outdoors - so leave it till the last minute to buy your tree and it should last you through the festive season.

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LINK-MAG Gardening Best of the bunch - Ivy (Hedera)

It may be the bane of many gardeners’ lives, but ivy comes into its own at Christmas, adding colour and movement to outside pots and weaving in and out of garlands or wreaths as an addition to festive indoor decorations.

If you have mature ivy in your garden, you may enjoy rounded heads of matt black berries in winter, prized by flower arrangers, which can be used along with red berries from other shrubs as a great contrast in indoor decorations.

Some ivies are extremely hardy, surviving the worst of the winter weather unscathed, including Hedera helix, which will thrive in all soils and situations, producing glossy green leaves, and H. colchica ‘Sulphur Heart’, which has dark green leaves splashed with yellow and pale green. If you want a hardy variegated ivy, go for H. colchica ‘Dentata Variegata’, which has light green leaves mottled with grey and edged creamy white.

Ivy will grow in almost any soil but does best in alkaline conditions, with moisture at the roots, and is not bothered if it’s in sun or shade, although it will always grow from a shady position towards the light.

Good enough to eat Dutch white cabbage Dutch white cabbages are the huge pale-green balls you often see in supermarkets, but they’re a whole lot tastier if you grow them yourself and are best harvested in November for storing indoors.

Winter varieties such as the Dutch white are among the largest and most ornamental of the cabbage family, and also include the red-tinged ‘January King’ and the well-known Savoy.

They need plenty of space to grow and a rich soil, and should be sown in May either in small pots or a seedbed. On light soil, add some well-rotted manure or compost weeks to your plot before planting the cabbages, which are greedy feeders.

They prefer a slightly alkaline soil so you may need to apply garden lime over winter to gradually raise the pH level.

The young cabbages should be ready to plant out in their final position in June, allowing 45cm space per plant. Scatter a generous amount of fertiliser before planting, and water the ground well if the soil is dry. Cover the crop with garden fleece or fine netting to deter pests and water in dry spells.

What to do this month • Cover rows of hardy annuals growing

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• Continue clearing ground for new beds,

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• Finish the planting of tulips and hyacinths.

• Complete autumn planting of climbers and

wall shrubs if the ground is not too wet or frozen.

• Take hardwood cuttings from hardy climbers such as jasmine and honeysuckle.

• Examine stored dahlia tubers and remove any that are shrivelling or rotting.

• Prune apple and pear trees once the leaves have fallen.

• Remove fruited canes of blackberries, hybrid cane fruits or summer raspberries that have not yet been dealt with.

• Overwinter fuchsias without a heated

greenhouse by stripping the plants of foliage, watering well then burying them completely in moist coir or vermiculite, either under or on the staging in a cold greenhouse or shed.

They can be left there for the winter.

• Prune summer-flowering heathers, cutting back to the base of dead flowerheads but not into old wood.

• Place cloches over September-sown parsley and chervil to encourage winter shoots and keep them clean.

• Place houseplants near windows during the day.

• Move cacti to a very light position in a cool room for a rest period, keeping them almost dry.

• Plant late lily bulbs, if the weather is still good and the ground workable. If not, dip them in fungicide and pot them up in a neutral or ericaceous compost. Keep them frost-free in a potting shed, greenhouse or garage.

Cut the heads of Dutch white cabbage when they have reached full size and feel solid, remove outer leaves and peel off any damaged leaves to leave a perfect ball.

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big rebellious, unforgiving stomper of an album from hard working local rockers The Senton Bombs is out now and well worth a listen ‘Outsiders’ is the new studio album from The Senton Bombs. Tipped by the likes of Classic Rock, Powerplay Magazine and Total Rock Radio to be one of the next breakout bands, the Bombs have capitalised on the success of critically acclaimed 2016 album ‘Mass Vendetta’ which catapulted the band toward a global audience. With their now familiar blend of styles, offering variety from first to last, the band evolved their Southern and Classic Rock influences whilst returning to their punk and roll roots to create eleven more hookfilled, lyrically inspired, head-banging anthems.

The Senton Bombs formed in the seaside village of Bispham, making their debut as the Terrorists in the summer of 2004 they made an immediate impact on the local scene and word spread about their style, originally branded as ‘Punk Infected Rock n Roll’, as well as their unpredictable and riotous live performances.

In 2016 the band agreed a deal with German record label ‘7Hard’, which

The Senton Bombs would see their fourth album Mass Vendetta released into the global market by the labels various distribution partners, including Sony and Universal.

Countless glowing reviews were received with Classic Rock’s Mark Beaumont describing the album as “Catchy firebrand riffs designed to ring hell’s own schoolbell”. National radio play followed with Planet Rock and Kerrang picking up the

subsequent single releases.

In 2017 the band made several festival appearances, including their first appearance at the world’s biggest punk festival ‘Rebellion’ in their hometown of Blackpool.

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aucous Blackpool rockers Strange Bones hit Bootleg Social on 14th December to close out a glorious year for the band.

The band shared their latest deafening anthem ‘Here Come The Wolves’, direct to fans via WhatsApp messenger, 3 weeks before official release.

‘Here Come The Wolves’ is a reaction to a society of hyper normalisation; society has anxiety, and nobody really knows the true from the false. When the public narrative is curated by the state run media, a generation in search of equality is left with divide, the single is available on all digital platforms now.

Having feverishly honed their craft within the UK punk scene, the three brothers; Bobby, Jack and Will Bentham and childhood friend Spud Newburn have relentlessly toured with the likes of Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes, Yonaka and Cabbage. As well as 8 headline tours and 28

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Strange Bones appearances at Reading and Leeds, Isle Of Wight, Download UK/FR, TRNSMT, 2000 Trees and many more, receiving widespread attention towards their explosive live shows.

The band has also had great Radio support from the likes of Annie Mac, Mistajam, Dan

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chools across the Fylde coast are gearing up to get ‘fit and elfie’ by taking part in an Elf Run for Brian House Children’s Hospice this festive season.

It’s the second year the Bispham-based hospice has organised an Elf Run, inviting schools to do a sponsored run, walk or dance for the charity. Last year 18 schools took part, raising more than £15,500.

This year is already expected to do better, with 21 schools signed up from across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Elf Run is a flexible event, allowing schools to pick when and where their run takes place. Children and adults taking part get a special elf hat to wear, and raise sponsorship for the area’s only children’s hospice.

Community Fundraiser Chloe Rossall said 'We were so pleased that last year’s Elf Run went so well, and that schools were asking us about this year’s event. We are really excited for this year’s Elf Run, and we’re thrilled that 11 of the schools already signed up are brand new to our festive fundraising. We have a real mix of pupils ready to go, from primary and secondary schools to those in further education. We even have Girlguiding groups signed up to take part.'

Local schools are also signing up to support Brian House by holding a Festive Jumper Day in the run up to Christmas.

Chloe added 'We’re always surprised at just how imaginative our young supporters can be, but every penny raised makes such a difference to the children and families who need our support here at Brian House. We’d love to come to speak to any schools or young supporters who want to know more about the work we do and how they can help.'

Visit www.brianhouse.org.uk/elf-run for more information about Brian House Children’s Hospice, and to sign up for this year’s Elf Run.

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lackpool Town Centre is to benefit from discounted parking and public transport fares in a joint campaign to encourage people to shop local this Christmas.

Throughout December anyone will be able to park for just £1 for any three hour period at the Central, East Topping Street and West Street car parks in the town centre.

In addition, Blackpool Transport will offer £1 tickets to use trams and buses after 5:30pm on the three late night shopping Thursdays – December 6th, 13th and 20th – and all day every Sunday during December.

The discounted parking offer will start on Saturday 1st December, which is National Small Business Saturday as well as the day of Blackpool’s Christmas Lights Switch-On in St John’s Square. It will run until January 1st.

Cllr Mark Smith, Blackpool Council’s Cabinet Member for Business and Economic Development, said 'We are delighted to be able to announce discounted car parking throughout the month of December on three of our main town centre car parks. It means that people will be able to park for three hours for just £1. We hope that will encourage our own residents to shop in their own town centre this Christmas and will also provide an attractive deal for visitors coming from out-of-town.'

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national brands, illuminated streets and a vastlyimproved range of cafes and restaurants. We hope the discounted offer will be a great incentive for people to not just shop in Blackpool this Christmas, but also enjoy some of the rich entertainment that is on offer at our theatres and venues.'

This year sees a number of top-quality Christmas productions and events in and around the town centre including the Beauty & The Beast pantomime at the Grand Theatre; The Wizard Of Oz at the Opera House; Santa’s Sleigh at the Pavilion Theatre in the Winter Gardens, Aladdin at The Blackpool Tower Circus and A Very Messy Christmas 11 at Bootleg Social Club.

In addition, there is a wide range of Christmas shows and party nights at leading venues such as Viva.

The discounted tram and bus tickets will be available on three late night shopping evenings and on the five Sundays in December.

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Caring for your pet

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pet losing their sight might seem life-changing, both for them and their owners, yet with some adaptation blind pets can often continue to lead normal, happy lives.

PDSA vet Olivia Anderson-Nathan says ‘Some diseases cause sudden loss of all sight, whereas with others it’s a gradual deterioration. Conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma can lead to pets losing their sight, but these illnesses usually affect older pets. For young dogs, sight-loss might be the result of an injury.

Luckily, our pets have an extremely welldeveloped sense of smell which they use to help compensate for blindness.’

Owners concerned about their pet’s vision should speak to their vet, as some diseases such as glaucoma are also painful, so need to be treated as soon as possible. Some eye conditions are a sign of other diseases, like cataracts and diabetes. The progression of certain conditions could also be slowed with treatment, so early diagnosis is important.

Olivia added ‘Your vet will check your pet’s eyes and general health to see whether there is an underlying condition causing vision loss. If a medical condition is diagnosed, they will discuss treatment options and provide guidance and support.’

How pets react to sight-loss varies depending on several factors. If they learn new skills quickly, then they often adjust more easily to reduced or no vision. Older pets may already have a reduced sense of hearing or smell and so may find it harder to adapt, though because their loss of sight is usually more gradual they often learn to compensate well.

Olivia added ‘If slight-loss is gradual, pets can find it easier to adjust than if there is a sudden loss. Confident pets may also adapt better than more anxious ones, but the amount of support an owner provides

Coping with Blindness in Pets is also a big factor in helping pets adjust to sight loss.’

There are several steps owners can take to care for a pet suffering from impaired vision.

To help them learn their environment and surroundings, keep furniture in the same place and never leave anything at pet level around that they could trip over or walk into. Keeping their bed, food and water bowls in the same place will also help.

Access to hazards such as fireplaces, balconies and open staircases should be blocked off to blind pets. When taking them out, tread well-known routes until they get used to things, and don’t let them off-lead unless they’re in a secure area.

Olivia said ‘Once they‘ve adapted to the loss of vision, many pets lead normal active

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LINK-Mag Entertainment by Ann Montini I have enjoyed it. A huge thank you to the audiences that have embraced it and been so kind.

Do you think we will we see you behind the curtain more and more now?

GW – If successful yes I would like to do more, but I would never give up performing as I love it so much, I mean the crowd and the thrill of theatre-goers coming in – it’s a magical place.

Gary of all trades Ann Montini meets Musicals star and actor Gary Wilmot M.B.E

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ary Wilmott has starred on TV, stage, film and has now produced his own play – is there nothing this man cannot do?

Back at the Palladium doing Panto?

GW - It’s a wonderful production and people have such a great time when they come along, plus I get to act daft for a few weeks.

Seriously though, I love it and the production team were brave bringing large scale pantomime back to the theatre, but it's paid off.

Dame?

GW - Well you start off as Prince Charming, then the baddie, and after that, you know, the Dame. Which I love as the children love it, and of course there are so many great interactions with them, kids don’t hold back do they.

How do you feel about Strictly Come Dancing?

GW - I would love to go on that show, seriously can you make it happen Ann? It’s my favourite show as it's showbiz glamour and such fun really, but also you get to learn things from true professionals which is such a bonus.

New thriller 'Sweet Lorraine' was written and directed by you GW - It's been so well received and, yes, it's taken some time, but again I feel it’s the right time to do this, and above all else 36

Do you have any plans for a new album?

GW - I have done a few and enjoyed success with them so yes, maybe now would be a good time to look at that genre again, but it takes time to do and once you're touring, there isn't a lot of that to spare.

You got your break on talent show 'New Faces' do you recommend that route to success ?

GM - I think go for it and enjoy it, but it was a kinder time in many respects back then.

The people who were judging you had talent, but we live in the present, and if this gets you the break then why hold back.

Is there any role that you wished you had taken or still wish to do?

GW - so many really, but again its timing and what you are doing at that moment, but I always believe the next role is the best, as you learn and grow from those roles don’t you ?

Finally let’s talk your MBE – was that a thrill?

GW – I was honestly honoured Ann, because you do not expect it, but boy what a moment that was, and I do have to pinch myself at times when I see it written down. I can honestly say it was such a great moment in my life – also, thank you to all my fans who keep coming to see me it means so much Find out more about Gary and what he is up to at www.garywilmot.co.uk

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Blackpool is one of the most impoverished areas in the UK. Right now there are over 9000 children in Blackpool who are living below the poverty line.

Blackpool Food Bank supply emergency food parcels through front line agencies such as Children’s Centres, Age UK, NHS, Citizens‘ Advice Bureau etc. Helping to support families and individuals in Blackpool and the surrounding areas who find themselves in financial crisis.

In addition Blackpool Food Bank supply food products to over 50 organisations across the town. We are entirely volunteer driven and rely on a brilliant team of approximately 40 volunteers together with donations from the public and local businesses without whom we could not function.

Each month we provide, over 250 food parcels, over 1500 frozen meals and 4000 loaves of bread as well as baby products and hygiene items for individuals and families in our local community.

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t had to happen. There was an air of inevitability that someone would taken a small city runabout and turn it into something that people would actually want to spend their hard earned cash on just for the hell of it.

A car that would bring the smile back to faces, many of whom would remember those halcyon days when the Golf GTI ruled the ‘smiles per mile’ stakes.

VW’s up! GTI is such a car, and followers of facts and figures won’t lose sight of the fact the little GTI has dimensions, kerbweight and performance that broadly align with those of the original Golf GTI. But brought bang up to day, obviously.

A quick potted history of Volkswagen small cars: the Fox has been culled, a car that never really floated my boat and was guilty of signing the death warrant of the brilliant little Lupo, a town car with character and a sense that it was exceptionally well put together and therefore a safe bet for the other woman in my life (my daughter) to drive around in.

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The up! was unveiled as a concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in 2007, it was then substantially evolved, ready to make its public debut at the 2011 show in the same city.

And there are plenty variants – six in fact, including the e-up! which one would guess goes down a storm in Yorkshire…..

The up!’s dimensions are key to its city car status. At 3,600mm in length, 1,910 mm wide and 1,478 mm high, it’s one of the smallest four-seater cars available. But it doesn’t feel like that inside with just about enough space for four adults due to its 2407mm wheelbase, which is one of the longest in the segment, combined with an engine that’s mounted well forward.

The steering through the leather clad multi function wheel is light to the touch but with a lack of vagueness so you always know what the wheels are up to. The interior has a chic, classy look to it, with decent quality plastic used throughout. VW quality plastic in fact.

Evident are all the usual GTI touches – dash pad in red

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2D pixels, unique GTI gearknob with red detailing and classis tartan-effect seat trimming. GTI badging and some red strips give the game away externally, as does the noise the chrome tail pipe spits out.

There’s a more aggressive front front bumper, grille and bonnet plus LED running lights.

Bearing in mind its modest size of just 999cc and one cylinder short of the full four, the performance is impressive, as is the sound it makes. 115ps, 200Nm, an 8.8 second 0-62 time and a top speed of 122mph from something this small means it easily earns that GTI badge.

It’s one of the first VW cars to launch with a close-coupled petrol particulate filter, which reduces particulate emissions by up to 95 per cent.

Ride quality feels firm but not over-firm despite being lowered by 15mm It’s unlikely to be solely used in city traffic so the ability to take on all comers in terms of road surfaces is a distinct advantage.

The three door up! GTI is £14,055 and the five door £400 more.

It has a luggage capacity of 251 litres, or 959 litres with the rear seats folded.

Neat inside, neat outside. It’ll shut up those knockers who claim you can’t have fun in a city car. Because you can.

FOR: good things DO come in small packages AGAINST: Addictive!

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t's not going to be a silent night on Saturday 22nd December as 17 local acts take to the stage at Bootleg Social for A Very Messy Christmas 11 to help raise funds for the Blackpool Food Bank.

For the 11th year (not in a row) 'A Very Messy Christmas' returns with around 17 local acts taking to the stage to completely ruin Christmas for everyone, ensuring your festive season is ruined 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 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: Jekyll Laura Catlow, The Fat White Dukes, Dischord, The Poly-Esters, Oceans Over Alderaan, The Screbs, The Getsettes, Uncle Paul, Those ******* Snowflakes, The

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Awkwards, Naomi's Blood Diamonds, Hawkmen Dive, Meg Roe And The Ramblers, The Happy Pill Academy, Paul Huson, That Penwarden Feller and it's all tied together by the very messy host The Wisdom Of Oz. The events team held the first 'A Very Messy Christmas' way back in 2005 at the now defunct Riffs Venue in South Shore, Blackpool - after the venue closed the event moved to the Blue Room before finally settling into their new home at the excellent Bootleg Social Club, this is will be the 4th year at the brand new venue, you can keep up to date with any other events they hold throughout the year at www. facebook.com/averymessy, Starts at 8:30pm with a ÂŁ3 minimum donation entry fee, get there early to ensure you can get in as it's first come first served.

Sat 22nd December, Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. Find out more at www.facebook.com/averymessy, www.bootlegsocial.co.uk, www.blackpoolfoodbank.co.uk.

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DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS THE 12TH OF THE MONTH PRIOR TO YOUR LISTING for babies and their parents, grandparents and carer’s. EVERY WEDNESDAY 2-3 pm. Online Basics ANSDELL LIBRARY session. Booking essential.

Regular Events EVERY FRIDAY 2.15pm ‘Storytime’.

EVERY MONDAY Toddler Rhyme Time, ALTERNATE SATURDAYS. Family 10.30am-11am. Singing and stories Games Club. 9.30am-12noon. for toddlers and their parents, Board games for all ages. Free grandparents and carer’s. Sew Time membership. ALTERNATE THURSDAYS. 2pm-4pm, bring own project, can Knit and Natter, 10.30am-12noon. also be supplied EVERY TUESDAY Every 1ST WEDNESDAY of month, Knit & Natter, 10.30am. A warm 5pm-6pm and every 3RD FRIDAY, welcome awaits from this fun group. 11am-12noon. Kirkham Library EVERY THURSDAY Baby Bounce and Reading Groups. ALTERNATE Rhyme, 10.30am. Enjoy action SATURDAYS. Creative writing group, songs and rhymes with your baby.

12noon-1pm.

EVERY FRIDAY Computer Basics, December Events 2pm-4pm. Get started on line.

Saturday 22nd 10.30-11am Family Booking required. Computer Help Storytime. Contact Details Email and Advice, 3.30pm-4.30pm Come Kirkham.library@lancashire.gov. along to our free drop in session for uk Tel 0300 1236703 help with your smartphone, tablet or laptop. EVERY SATURDAY Lego Club FRECKLETON LIBRARY 10.30-11.30am Age 4+ Regular Events December Events EVERY TUESDAY 10-12am Ancestry until Friday 7th Memorial Garden Group (currently full) 2-3.30pm Exhibition. Monday 12th 4-4.30pm Scrabble group. EVERY WEDNESDAY Families welcome to join in ‘Share 10-10.30 Toddler Rhyme time. a story ‘ event. Tuesday 11th Singing for Toddlers and their 6.30-8pm Friends of Ansdell Library carer’s. EVERY THURSDAY 10-12 Craft invite you along to the Children’s Group. 2-3.30 Knit and Natter.

Christmas Party. Ticket only.

FRIDAYS 10-10.30 Baby Bounce Wednesday 19th 7pm Friends of and Rhyme. Fun for Babies and Ansdell Library present a Poetry their carer’s. FIRST FRIDAY OF THE Evening. Contact Details - Email MONTH ‘Freckleton Reading Group’.

Ansdell.library@lancashire.gov.uk THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH ‘Readers Tel 0300 1236703 Corner’ December Events KIRKHAM LIBRARY Thursday 6th 10-4pm Friends of Regular Events Freckleton Library Christmas Craft EVERY MONDAY. Baby Bounce Sale. Friday 14th 1.30-3.30pm and Rhyme, 10-10.30 am. Fun Lancashire Adult Learning present

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‘Relax and De-stress’. Booking essential.. Contact Details: Email Freckleton.library@lancashire. gov.uk Tel 0300 1236703. Website www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries ST.ANNE’S MOBILE LIBRARY A temporary library service open to the public whilst St.Anne’s Library is closed:- Opening Times MON 9am5pm TUE 9am-5pm WED Closed THU 9am-5pm FRI 9am-5pm SAT 9am1pm SUN Closed. Public Offices, 288 Clifton Drive South, St.Annes.

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. 7.30pm Over 55’s Whist. TUESDAY 2:00pm Over 5’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.

Civic Society Coffee Morning Every

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second TUESDAY of the month, 10am. Free to attend, purchase 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.

This Months Events Flower Arranging Workshop Sunday 2nd, 1.00 pm - 3:30 pm. Sunday 16th December, 1.00 pm - 3.30 pm. Support our arts and crafts at the hall, we are delighted that Michelle will be hosting more sort after flower workshops in the old kitchen during this year. TEXT to book 07826793439. Tennants Auctioneers Antiques Valuation Day Tuesday 4th, 11am - 3pm. A free valuation event hosted by Tennants Auctioneers. Walkies for Wards Saturday 8th December, 12pm 2pm. Dress your beloved pooch in their favourite Christmas Jumper and head for the hall. This is a charity event in aid of the Blue Skies hospital funds, raising money to support local hospitals in Blackpool, and Wyre & Fylde. To register and obtain a sponsorship form 01253 957904 or visit www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ blueskies. Candle Light Christmas Tours Tuesday 11th, 7.00pm 9.00pm. Thursday 13th 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Tuesday 18th, 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Friday 21st, 7.00pm 9.00pm £10 adults, £6 child Join us for a Special Candle Lit tour of Lytham Hall, then finish of with festive mulled wine, mince pies & stollen. Mother Goose, There’s a Goose Loose Aboot This Hoose.

Saturday 15th & 16th December, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3pm. Adults £15 Children £8. Produced and directed

by Candy House Entertainment.

Lytham Hall’s 2018 pantomime is well worth a gander! More details contact Vicki at - 01253 311608 www.seaty.co.uk/mothergoose.

Santa’s Grotto Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th, 10:00am - 4pm.

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd,

10:00am - 4pm. Admission: £10.

All children will receive a present, a chat with Santa himself and a photo opportunity. £10 per child.

PLEASE NOTE -TIMED BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Book online www. seaty.co.uk/santalythamhall.

Joe Longthorne MBE in concert, Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th of December. Admission: £75. Joe Longthorne MBE in concert with his band “Up close and personal”. This Includes sumptuous a four course dinner and a glass of Prosecco on arrival. Contact Geraldine Vine for reservations on - 07929746032.

There will be a grand buffet and a glass of Prosecco on arrival

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 ENGLISH LESSONS At Catholic Parish Centre, St Albans Road, St Annes FY8 1XD All nationalities welcome! Monday afternoons 13:30 to 15:00 or Monday evenings 19:00 to 20:30 (not during school holidays). All levels including beginners. Lessons are FREE.

WELFARE BENEFIT OUTREACH SURGERIES With the support of Fylde Council, Fylde CAB, Wyre Council & Care & Repair, Disability First is now FREE COMPUTER HELP providing welfare benefit outreach AT HOME surgeries for people living in For the elderly and/or disabled.

Fylde & Wyre. You can book a Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 free 30 mins time slot for benefit or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk checks to ensure you are receiving everything you are entitled to. The DEBRA CHARITY SHOP Fylde surgery is held at Fylde CAB, Donations of Clothing, Bric-a-Brac, Kirkham. Call Disability First on DVD’s, CD’s, Books, Electrical items 472202/3 or email andycoupland@ ect along with furniture, desperately disabilityfirst.org needed for our charity shop on Park Rd. Tel: 727084 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

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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

CONNECT MORE St Annes Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Centre. We are a group of friendly people who have experience of a range of mental health issues and are happy to offer support and understanding to anyone in a similar situation. The group is run by us, for us and we’d love it if you’d join us!

For £2 you get a brew and biscuits and the use of art & craft materials, board games or just chat and meet new friends. We meet every

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Opposite side to YMCA. Email: connectmorestannes@gmail.com, Facebook: ‘Connect More’, www. wanttoconnectmore.weebly.com

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 to meet other carers in the same circumstances, then come along to the dementia support group. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at St. Michaels Church Church Street Kirkham between 10am and 12noon. Contacts Carole 01772 682144 or Jean 01772 468918.

DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE COAST CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP Supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes and their families.

Our Group provides a friendly, constructive, safe and informative environment to meet and we provide fun and healthy activities to participate in. Visit: www.fylde44

coast-childrens.diabetesukgroup. org or email diabetesuk. fyldekidssupport@sky.com.

Blackpool Area Group, Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ

condition and we would like other sufferers of this disease, carers, spouses and partners to come along and join us. Our aim is to offer help and support to each other and raise the profile of this little-known dreadful and fatal disease. Contact - Malcolm Hyland: 01253 885561 / 07734 265748. Email - jmhyland@ sky.com. Fred Bostock; 01253 713496. Email - fbostock@ talktalk.net

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 BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP BLACKPOOL VICTORIA Society Office Tel: 696854 HOSPITAL The Phoenix Group for Bowel SMILE PRESTON Cancer Patients, Carers and Family Self Help Group for Chronic Pain Members meet at 7.00pm on the Suffers. We Help Chronic Pain first Tuesday of every month in the Suffers to Live Life with a SMILE Macmillan Windmill Suite BVH. For We’re a friendly and welcoming further information about this patient Self-Help Group for Chronic Pain led Support Group call 01772 Sufferers, run by pain sufferers.

A number of our members are from 683790 between 9.00am & 5.00pm. www.phoenixgroupbvh.com the Fylde area. We meet every Wednesday 9.30am-12.00noon at St. Martin’s Church Hall, Off Broadway, Fulwood.

Reg. Charity 1098658. www.smile-preston.co.uk PEERTALK A peer support group for people living with mental health concerns, such as depression. A safe, confidential space to share, to be heard, to offer and receive support from others who also know depression. No judgement – just acceptance and respect. Facilitated by trained volunteers. Followed by refreshments. We meet every Thursday, at Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NL, 7.30-9.00pm www.peertalk.org.uk PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE SUPPORT GROUP Our meetings take place every two months at 2.00pm in the function room at Plough Inn, Staining.

14th December 2018: 8th February 2019, 12th April 2019, 14th June 2019. This is a local area support group for this debilitating

GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Sponsored by The Gate Community Church. Those who have suffered loss or are struggling to cope are very welcome.

Free of charge. Contact Julia: 07969087352 or 01253 760758 or contact Janice: 01253 594855 or visit www.griefshare.org THIS IS SILVERLINE. Need help? The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55.

Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 THE BEREAVEMENT FRIENDSHIP/SUPPORT GROUP meets every first Weds in month at 12.30 to 15:30. Optional 2 course meal £5. We have exercise classes, quizzes, outings and speakers.

We would welcome new volunteers and members. Please call Mark/ Catherine 07710 838331

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at every Tuesday at Cherry Tree Community Centre, Cherry Tree Gardens, Off Cherry Tree Road, Blackpool. FY4 4PY. between 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle exercise and have a brew/chat with friends. We always have a laugh too. You can also find us on Facebook. We’re more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/ THE PERSONAL SUPPORT UNIT chat before you come so that is The Personal Support Unit (PSU) less daunting for your first time. We offers practical and emotional charge £3 p/w. support to people facing family and civil court alone. Our volunteers ARC COMMUNITY CARE LTD provide free and confidential First Tuesday of every month 10-11 support on issues such as contact am - 108 St Andrews Road South with children, divorce, eviction, St Annes Tel 01253 783100 - ‘Open protection through non-molestation Morning’ Come along for a drink orders and money claims. We and a chat to discuss anything cannot give legal advice but can relating to ‘Care at Home’. help at all stages of the court process. This includes explaining how the court works, help with filling in forms and court paperwork, helping you to plan what to say in court and going into a court hearing with you (in Preston only.) We can offer a face to face appointment in Preston, wherever in Lancashire NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS your case is being heard.

GROUP We are also looking for volunteers Are looking for new members. with excellent communication and listening skills who can help people Meet like-minded adults for intelligent conversation (no small solve their problems. You do not need to have a legal background for talk) & occasional activities such this role. If you are interested, please as bowling at Thornton YMCA or meals out in quiet restaurants etc. contact the office.

Enquiries most welcome. Please Open Mon - Thur 10am-3pm. show family members who Preston Combined Court, Openshaw Place, Ringway, Preston might be interested. Either join PR1 2LL. Telephone 01772 844920 Facebook group: ‘Aspergers 16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or or email preston@thepsu.org.uk email Becky: becky_boo1967@ yahoo.co.uk BLACKPOOL & FYLDE PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL GROUP ADVISER Meeting every second Wednesday of the month. At Macmillan Windmill Sharon Holland, covering Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Centre - Blackpool Victoria Lancaster. Offering information and Hospital Tel 01253 697876 support to anyone with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s and their families.

SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Want to meet up with like-minded If you would like to get in touch to discuss if I can help you, please people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402. We meet ring; 0344 225 3757, email FREE HEARING AID CLEANING SERVICE AND ADVICE on the first Thursday afternoon of each month. Call in for a friendly chat with Cheryl, Linda and Jane at Amplifon Hearing Centre, 28 Clifton Street, Lytham. Free refreshments served. Tel: 01253 731271

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

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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

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

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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.

KRAFTWORKS Freckleton Methodist Church Hall, Kirkham Road, Freckleton, PR4 1HS. a voluntary run craft group who meet fortnightly on a Monday evening 7pm – 9pm.Come along to our relaxed and friendly craft group and take part in the craft activities, wow your friends and THE LYTHAM BELLES WI family with your creativity and make GROUP new friends. Or bring your own We meet on the first Sunday of every month at victory hall next door craft project and share your ideas/ techniques with the group. £3 per to St Cuthberts Church Lytham at 7:30 - 9:30. Everyone is welcome for session (including refreshments) details lythambelles@virginmedia. Info: Marion 07792 665384 / 01772 634282 mazbolton@icloud.com, com Facebook lythambelles Linda 07775 744758, Heather 01942 840403, hkjones4@sky. com. Registered Charity No 1157498

NEEDLEWORK CLUB - FYLDE COAST CRAFTERS All types of needlework, at this friendly Club Spencer Court, Blackpool Tel. Christine 342406

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 KIRKHAM & RURAL FYLDE LIFE about the fun and companionship LONG LEARNING GROUP of looking after a dog. It’s a great Make new friends and meet old way to get together with like minded friends at our meetings every first people and enjoy all the benefits 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

of having a dog stay on a part time basis. Next coffee morning contact Alison on 07786438067

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 LSA EMBROIDERERS GUILD Ansdell Unitarian Church, Channing Rd, FY8 1BJ. meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month 7.159.15pm. We are an embroidery group which welcomes stitchers of all abilities. We hold a mixture of talks and workshops at our meetings and are always happy

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to help beginners. Contact Joan Lowe 01253 732376

Thursdays 8.00-10.00pm.

Dancers are lively women of all ages. (No partners required).

FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES Musicians with any kind of portable (part of international ‘Meetup’) have instrument are welcome. No a full calendar of events for you to experience is necessary. Great pick and choose from. For anyone fun and a workout with a very new to the area, working in the area, friendly group. Please look us or just looking to make new friends up at www.fyldecoastcloggers. and increase social activities, this is co.uk, and contact Sue on 01253 the group for you. Check us out at 721924 or 07951725659 or email www.meetup.com/fcsocialites/ – susanwhitaker1 @icloud.com. you will be glad you did!

Otherwise please just turn up.

invite you and your friends and family to an informal chat, and Coffee Morning. Contact us on 01253 362699

MEETING POINT” AT LYTHAM METHODIST CHURCH Park Street. Table Games or just a chat. Every Thursday from 2pm4pm. £2 including refreshments.

Anyone Welcome

CLIFTON TEACHING BRIDGE CLUB Ansdell,Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1BX Come and play bridge with friendly people every week day and evening 1.30pm and 7.30pm please be seated 15 mins before the session begins. Hosted every Wednesday and Friday evening. £3 Contact 01253 711563.

SOCIAL SEQUENCE DANCING WITH DORIS & LINDA Join Doris and her daughter Linda along with all their dancing friends for a great afternoon. 2pm - 4pm, every Monday (except Bank Holidays,) Memorial Hall, St Alban’s Road, Lytham St Annes. £3.00 including tea & biscuits, or just £1.00 to sit, relax and enjoy with refreshments. Tel: 01772 681438 for more information.

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 FYLDE RETIRED TEACHERS’ new friends, please come and join ASSOCIATION us. For further information please The Fylde Retired Teachers’ Association welcomes newly-retired visit our website http://www. stannescommunitychoir.com or ex-teachers who are new to the area.There are six meetings per year Or email Ginette Puttock ginette_puttock@hotmail.co.uk which are held at the Chadwick Hotel, St Anne’s where members N-VISION - BLACKPOOL, FYLDE enjoy friendship and a splendid & WYRE SOCIETY FOR THE lunch followed by a speaker.

BLIND For more info contact either: Book Bean & Ice Cream, Kirkham David Harrison (President) on 01253 782 547 or Angela Jacques On the first Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 11.30am. The VIPS (Secretary) on 01253 724 381.

Cafe Club would like to invite you and your friends and family to an LOOKING FOR NEW DANCERS & MUSICIANS FOR OUR TEAM. informal chat, and Coffee Morning.

Contact us on 01253 362699 We dance traditional English North 331 Clifton Dr South, Lytham St West Clog Morris and practice Annes. On the fourth Tuesday of most Thursdays at Warton Village every month 10.30am - 11.30am.

Hall, Church Rd, Warton PR4 1BD (opposite BAE main gates) most The VIPS Cafe Club would like to

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 1-4 The Vic Pub, Church Rd St Annes Entertainment, lots of fun, with Roy Rolland. WEDNESDAY 10-12 Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St Annes Tea & Coffee & Chat. FRIDAY 10-12 Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St Annes light exercise to suit all. SATURDAY 2-4 Memorial Hall, St Albans Rd, St Annes Tea & Chat with speakers and activities (all these sessions are £2 and include refreshments) SUNDAY Lunch St Ives Hotel St Annes £11.50 for a fabulous 4 course meal. Ring Cath 730883 to book a seat at our table. All other enquiries Call Bev 077557734233 COME DINE WITH US Join us for a complimentary meal, entertainment and enjoyable companionship. Residents and staff at The Moorings Luxury Rest

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Home extend a warm welcome to any retired local residents who might welcome company, free tea and coffee plus a complimentary early evening meal in our beautiful surroundings. We will even provide transport if it is required.

We meet usually the last Wednesday in the month, except December, when we meet on the first Wednesday. No Meeting in August.

Informal gathering from 7pm with meeting starting at 7.30 We have a varied programme with visitors and members showing displays.

Members come from all over the Fylde, along with Blackpool. Any questions give me a ring. Secretary - Mrs Margaret Chadwick 01253 367254.

arranged though our website www.40plusdiscoers.uk. Also part of social network http://Groups. place

FYLDE SOROPTIMISTS Ladies – would you like to be part of an international women’s organisation with a seat at the UN working to improve the lives of women and girls? We would love to meet you! We have informal meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Glendower Hotel, St Annes at WANTED MEMBERS FOR 7.30pm and welcome ladies of all FYLDE COMMUNITY BAND Can you play, or are learning to play ages to join us for fun and friendship GUITAR PLAYER OR an instrument? Do you want to meet and the ability to work together on KEYBOARD PLAYER NEEDED new people and to play all kinds worthwhile projects. For further FOR ORIGINAL BAND information see our website www. of pop music from C&W to Soul?

Original atmospheric moody sigbi.org/the-fylde or contact via Then please get in touch. Age and alternative rock band with shoegaze ability not important. Contact Phil fyldesorops@gmail.com. Ring and post-rock influences. Sound Linda on 01253 726576.

07522490715 is somewhere between The Cure, Cocteau Twins, Daughter, Foals and RED ROSE POSTCARD CLUB GAY DINING GROUP Mogwai. Listen online and get in meet in Our Lady’s and St Edwards Lytham, St Anne’s and Fylde touch if interested. Practice weekly Church Hall Marlborough Drive, Coast. A great way to meet new in Blackpool Town Centre and have Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UE. like-minded friends in a relaxed, gigs/releases lined up. We need Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday welcoming environment. Good someone reliable. company, good food, enjoy life of each month from 7.30. We have www.oceansoveralderaan.co.uk, various speakers and members to the full. Meeting on the fourth Email: treefiddy@ Thursday of every month (20th Post Card Competitions. Why not oceansoveralderaan.co.uk Dec). Various venues in the come along and meet us to see what goes on. Members come from Lytham/St Anne’s area. For more COME ALONG AND MAKE NEW Preston, Blackpool, Leyland and information and details of our FRIENDS Morecambe, along with other areas. next get-together text 07468 I hold a friendly social group for Secretary: Mrs Margaret Chadwick 492304.

Ladies and Gentlemen Age 60-70.

01253 367254.

I arrange days out, dancing etc.

For more details please call 07866190880 MOORINGS MATINEE MOVIE Join us for a night at the Cinema Retired film fans are welcome to visit our very own Palace Theatre 2pm every Tuesday. Classics, comedies, musicals and modern thrillers. Please contact Ava Makepeace 01253 922688

40 PLUS DISCO’ERS A social group aimed at people over 40 who love to dance to music from the 60s to now, but ‘going LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC clubbing’ is not an option! We organise our own events as well as SOCIETY meet at The Drive Methodist Church going to any other dance events we like the sound of! Friendly and Hall St Annes on Sea (Entrance on Eastbank Road ) FY8 1LH. welcoming environment. Events 48

PHILOSOPHY CAFE Come and join a relaxed and 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 over a coffee. If this appeals to you just turn up our regular get together on Tuesday evenings at 6.30 pm

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at Booths cafe on Heyhouses Website www.probus1.co.uk Lane, St Annes. Phone Barbara on 07505457031 or Colin on GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE 07811395015 for more information We meet Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm at the Low Moor Community KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool, First Monday of every month FY2 0UT. This a chance to brush Reading Lounge, Central Library, up or improve your German in a 3pm - 4.30pm. All donations of relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A clean wool accepted. limited knowledge of the language is necessary for you to be able to enjoy our meetings. We are now in our winter season when we have a set programme of presentations with occasional conversation evenings when you have a better chance to get to know existing members. We will not be meeting from 11th Dec until 1st Jan, inclusive. Contact Terry on 01253 867825 FYLDE 50+ FORUM. Meeting at the United Reformed BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE Church Community Hall, St FRENCH CIRCLE Georges Road, St Annes. For St Margaret’s Church Hall, more information contact Rowsley Road, St Annes. More Alan on 01253885177 or visit information on 01253 724472 and www.sites.google.com/site/ www.cerclefrancais.org.uk fylde50plusforum/

Clubs & Societies 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 (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

LYTHAM BRIDGE CLUB Pembroke Road, Ansdell, FY8 1AN. Friendly duplicate bridge. Visitors £3.50, Tues afternoon 1.30pm (hosted), Wed & evening 7.30pm (hosted), Thu evening 7:30pm, Fri afternoon 1.30pm (hosted) Sat eve 7.15pm. Please be seated 10 mins before session begins (15 mins if partner required) For further info 01253 795462 or visit www. bridgewebs.com/lytham

Refreshments are available.

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

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 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

ST ANNES DISTRICT LADIES BRIDGE CLUB open Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri and LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC Sat from 12.30pm. Contact 01253 SOCIETY (STAMP CLUB ) 932812 and 01772 633267, Come Come and Join us to be entertained and join us at 262, Clifton Drive with exhibitions and Talks, some South, St. Annes on Sea. evenings there are Competitions open to everyone. Even if you dont LYTHAM ST ANNES GUARDIAN collect, Come and see what we are CONCERT BAND all about, you may surprise yourself We are looking for new talent and and ignite your passion too. We anyone is welcome to come along Meet the LAST Wednesday of to a rehearsal. We rehearse on every month at the Drive Methodist Tuesday evenings at the Lytham Church Hall, St Annes, FY8 1LH..

Methodist Church, Westby Street, Meetings at 7pm and start 7.30pm, Lytham FY8 5LU from 7.30pm –

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9.30pm. Information or booking enquiry: Paul (Musical Director) 07981 312183 or Clare (Concert Secretary) 07870 577374 www. guardianconcertband.co.uk CLIFTON BRIDGE CLUB Ansdell Institute & Social Club, Woodlands Road, Lytham. Play and learn bridge with friendly people.

Open every afternoon and evening.

Monday - Friday. Please be seated by 1.15pm & 7.15pm. Every Friday evening is hosted.Info. improver lessons contact: 01253 274812 / 313503.

activities, based on campaigns led

by Amnesty International UK. You are welcome to join us at the United Reform Church Rooms, St George’s Rd, St Anne’s FY8 2AE. For further info contact Jennifer Jaynes by email:jenniferjaynes@live.co.uk or by telephone: 01253 732640 Or visit our website www.amnesty. org.uk Write a letter save a life.

FYLDE HEDDLES AND TREADLES GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND DYERS We meet at Weeton Village Hall (2nd Monday of each month from 7.3010pm), our programme includes ROTARY CLUB OF ST ANNES talks and workshops on spinning, Our members meet on Tuesday weaving, dyeing and much more, evenings at Fylde Rugby Club, and we also demonstrate at local Ansdell to enjoy friendship, shows. New members are always networking and to plan projects that welcome. The only requirement will benefit the lives of others. We for beginners is an enthusiasm welcome ladies and men who are for anything fibre related (a good interested in making new friends, sense of humour helps too!) listening to interesting speakers For more information contact and raising money for charities. If heddlesandtreadles@gmail.com this is you please contact our club by phone on 07940 213216 or visit http://www.ribi.org/enquire/ GLASS FUSING WORKSHOPS Come and learn how to fuse glass in Lytham St Annes. Contact theglassboutique@ymail.com Mobile 077133 46952 for details VINTAGE, RETRO AND COLLECTABLES FAIR Held at Lytham Methodist Chapel, Park Street. Every Thursday, in conjunction with Lytham Market, 9am - 12 Noon. Admission 20p.

Tel: 07763197615

LYTHAM ST ANNES PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY (LSAPS) meets every Thursday at 7:30pm: The Pensioners Hall, St Albans Rd (next to the YMCA) AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Lytham St Annes FYLDE COAST GROUP Why not come along to our regular Amnesty International is a global Thursday evening meetings to find movement of more than 7 million out what we get up to and what we people who take injustice personally.

We are campaigning for a world where are like? We’d be delighted to see you and there is no obligation to human rights are enjoyed by all. The join. Email: info@lsaps.org.uk Fylde Coast Group meet regularly Web: LSAPS.org.uk at 7.30 on the first Monday of each month to write letters and plan local 50

ST ANNES LADIES LIFEBOAT GUILD meeting in the Bar at the Chadwick Hotel, St Annes at 10:30am.

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month and we would welcome new members.

Please come along and help us to fundraise 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 meet regularly to plan events in the Borough and to take part in national campaigns. New members are always welcome.

Contact Dot on 07712 118205, tweet @FyldeFairTrade or e-mail fyldefairtrade@yahoo.co.uk for further details.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION St. Annes on Sea branch. Meet on the last Monday of the month at the Royal British Legion Club, Mayfield Road, St. Annes at 7.00pm followed by social get-together and chat.

All Ex-Servicemen and Women welcome.

LYTHAM ST ANNES CIVIC SOCIETY Coffee mornings (every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Lytham Hall Café FRECKLETON BRASS BAND We welcome good brass players and percussionists to our rehearsals on Mondays and Thursdays in our own band room behind the Coach and Horses Pub car park in Freckleton. 7.45 - 10.00pm.

We are a contesting band and do several concerts throughout the year. We also have a Youth Training Band who rehearse every Monday at 6.45 - 7.45 pm. For further info or booking enquiries please contact:- Jonathan (Concert Secretary) 07903 382146 or jonathan.parton1@outlook.com

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interview, presentation, wedding non-members. 07399 870179. speech or a meeting – we can help. theartssocietyfylde.org.uk.

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

Alternate Wednesdays at 7.30 from September to April at the Queens Hotel Lytham. Tel: Eileen 01253 735409 website: http://fyldespeakers-club.org.uk

Sports & Activities

NORTHERN LIGHTS ASTROLOGICAL SOCIETY Meeting every first Tuesday of the month, upstairs at Blackpool Cricket Club, West Park Drive, FY3 9EQ. We are a friendly group who have talks and discussions for people with little or no experience on all aspects of astrology plus we hold social events throughout the year including a Christmas lunch. No annual membership fee, £4 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.

RAFA SOUTH FYLDE BRANCH We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 7.30 pm for 8.00pm start at Richard Peck House, 1 St Thomas Road, St Annes. Meetings provide a warm welcome to members and any serving or ex-RAF members. We enjoy quiz nights, film shows and guest speakers. Refreshments are available. Contact: 01253 720667.

LYTHAM AND ANSDELL TREFOIL GUILD meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 2.00pm at Fairhaven Methodist Church, Woodlands Road, Ansdell All are welcome to enjoy our talks, craft meetings and outings. Come and join us and make new friends. Contacts: Mrs Sheila Weight 01253 794220 Mrs Rosemary Gilbert 01772 632723 FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB Need to speak in public with confidence. Whether it’s for an

LYTHAM ST ANNES LIONS CLUB The club meets on the second Thursday of every month in the clubhouse of the Lytham Cricket and Sports Club, Church Road, Lytham at 8pm. Meetings are friendly and informal and male and female new members are welcome to attend meetings before becoming members. There’s a lively programme of monthly socials and members are welcome to bring guests to all our events. We serve, and we’re ordinary people doing amazing things! You can get more information and have a friendly chat by emailing cholt2@sky.com.

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 LYTHAM ST ANNES CLASSICAL Both men and ladies are invited at all levels of crown green bowling ASSOCIATION New members of all ages made very to come and join this friendly bowling club, in its social, in-house welcome at the UK’s largest and competitions and mens league friendliest CA branch, enjoying the bowling programme. The green is history, art and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Monthly lectures located on the Warton Sports and Social site at Mill Lane, Warton. on Thursdays at7pm featuring top For full details contact Keith class historians, authors and TV Burns – 01772 493363. presenters. AKS Lytham, FY8 1DT. Doors open at 6.15 for books, cakes TEA DANCE and a chance to meet the speaker.

Only £12 a year, £5 for children and At Our Lady Star of The Sea Parish Centre, with Live Organist. Every students. See www.lsaclassics.

Tuesday 2pm - 4pm, £4 pp, inc com for further information or Coffee, Tea, Biscuits. contact Liz (Events Officer) on Tel: 07734902736 01253 713850.

THE ARTS SOCIETY FYLDE Supporting the Arts In Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre. 10 monthly lectures pa on art, sculpture, architecture, jewellery, ceramics, glass, poster art, mosaics, etc.

First Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm at the Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. Admission fee of £8 for

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

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

Phone Tom on 01772 397340 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

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

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, St Annes-on-Sea FY8 1QG. Fee £5.

Registered Charity no. 1080291 www.meditationinblackpool.org. uk, Tel: 352721

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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 Tues afternoon/evening. Club takes part in several Northwest leagues and national knockout competitions.

More details at www.fyldecroquet. co.uk Liz on 01253 735266.

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

6:30pm meeting in Wesham Park. £5 per session. Call or text Steve 07508 838428 to book

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.

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 1YE. Have fun and keep fit in this lively and friendly class! All levels welcome - especially beginners.

No partner required - a great way to meet people. For details phone Phil on 07899866408 or Jackie on 07828575988

OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP TRAINING Ideal for beginners or people with little or no experience looking to get fitter. Sundays 8-9am meeting at LYTHAM ST. ANNES HOCKEY Ashton Gardens and Tuesdays 5:30- CLUB

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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 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 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

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 685073 or visit the website at www.lytham-ramblers.co.uk. For bookings call 804014 (voicemail only)

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

Y ACTIVE WALKS ACROSS FYLDE JACKIE’S ZUMBA All abilities welcome for popular Everyone welcome, classes run walks followed by hot drinks and on Monday 5.15pm St Cuthberts and friendly chat. Healthy Walks Church Hall Lytham and Wednesday accredited and indeed “Free.”

6pm at Holy Family Church Hall ASHTON GARDENS BOWLING & St Annes YMCA pool on the Freckleton. Come and have a wiggle SOCIAL CLUB. promenade every Friday 11am. and a giggle! Contact Jackie After a very successful season in YMCA St Albans Rd every Thursday Daly on 07825 277371, email: 2015, winning 3 leagues & a cup 1pm. Our walk leaders are qualified aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com competition. We are looking to and friendly! Each Step Counts recruit new members, even if you to a healthier you! Beautiful views, TRIGGER POINT PILATES have never bowled before, why not fresh air and Birdsong along with with NEW Vibrating Pulse Rollers. try crown green bowling & social good company! For details and Releasing pain and tension deep activities in such a very pleasant information on our other walks in your muscles/joints using trigger place in St Annes. For details Keith please contact Andrew Noble balls and vibrating foam rollers.

Whittle on 10253 461392 Fylde Community Volunteer St. Annes Parish Rooms Mondays on 07738 622 823 or email: 2-3pm and Weds 7.30 -8.30.

FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING Andrewnoble2011@hotmail.co.uk.

Also Tuesday 7.30pm-8.30pm at GROUP twitter @yactivewalks Richmond Road Yoga Studio. All Fortnightly walks. Our walks are Equipment provided. Ring to book. not strenuous, we walk about LIDUNIANS BADMINTON CLUB Tel Lynda Holmes 403273 6 miles. We like to see nature Monday 8.00pm – 10.00pm – through the seasons. All welcome, Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road, KIRKHAM CHARTER for more details ring 316713 Lytham. The club supports three BADMINTON CLUB teams that play in the Blackpool Thursdays 7pm - 9 pm at Kirkham LYTHAM LAND REGISTRY & Dist and Over Wyre leagues but Grammar School.The club plays RAMBLING CLUB. players of all levels are welcome. throughout the year and has 3 A great way to make new friends For more information contact teams in the Blackpool & District and more members always 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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Carole 01253 721672 Email caro1ebooth@hotmail.com ZUMBA KIDS The only class currently running in the Preston/Fylde area. Every Monday 5:15-6:15, Kirkham Methodist Church Hall, Nelson St. Ages 4-11. Learn dances, play games & make friends. Keep fit while having fun. Call Tracy 07761198630 for more info.

Every Monday 7.30pm - 9pm £7 per class 01253 465318 www.juliasilverwren.wixsite.com/ yoga

and Linda! First Lesson free. Fully Qualified.

Contact us for details: 01253 727533 / 07450626404

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.

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

FAIRHAVEN LAWN TENNIS CLUB 7 grass courts. Social tennis.

Friendly club - all ages and skill levels mix-in. Team tennis - mens and ladies teams in the Fylde Tennis League, mixed in the Ribble League.

Full social event programme KIRKHAM DANCE contact Anne 736893 Every Wednesday evening at lytham methodist hall. Ballroom, YOGA WITH EMMA latin american, salsa and argentine at Wesham Community Centre, tango classes from 7pm. Tel 01995 every Wednesday 6 - 7.15 pm.

671067 for details.

All abilities welcome to come and try this gentle yoga class. Spare ZUMBA WITH TRACY mats available. Contact Emma Mondays, Kirkham Methodist on 07772180992 or emma_ Church Hall, Nelson St, 6:15 & whitlock87@hotmail.com for more Wednesdays, Kirkham Community details.

Centre, 5:45. Excuses don’t burn calories, Zumba does, come & give NEW CLUB it a go. All welcome.

Dance Around the World with Call Tracy 07761198630 for info.

Kath’s Dance Class. We offer new dance skills, exercise, diversity and POUND FITNESS fun. Each week we will focus on a Wednesday, Kirkham Community different type of dance, including Centre, 6:30 - 7:15. Rock your inner musical theatre, rock and roll, belly rockstar with this full body cardio dancing, zumba and many more. jam session, using slightly weighted No previous experience is required – drumsticks, all welcome, no matter just come and enjoy yourself. of age, fitness level or ability.

Lessons on Tuesdays from 7-8pm, Must pre book at bookwhen.com/ at Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Rd, Steps4fun, limited availability.

Ansdell. £4 per session, or £20 for 6 Call Tracy 07761198630 sessions. Kath 07926 445295 YOGAPLUS with Julia Silver Wren Richmond House Holistic Rooms, FY8 1PE St Anne’s. A special evening of stretching, Strengthening, guided breathing, stillness and movement.

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LEARN TO DANCE TOGETHER WITH FRED AND LINDA Private Lessons for couples.

Ballroom and Latin Dancing.

First Timers, Beginners, Improvers.

Venue: St Annes Palace, Garden Street, St Annes. Can’t Dance?

Yes you can. Have fun with Fred

GUIDED MEDITATION Every Tuesday we are going to meditate on different areas like Love, Healing, Law of Attraction etc. at The Tree House Health & Beauty (2 Back West Crescent, St.Annes FY8 1 QS) between 6-7pm. No previous meditation experience required! £5/session 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 10am and returning by 12pm.Our knowledgeable guided walk leaders point out interesting flowers and wildlife, talk about how sand dunes form and the conservation work happening to grow the sand dunes here on the Fylde coast! For more information call 07860 954 290, or email kowen@lancswt.org.uk.

FYLDE SAND DUNES PROJECT GUIDED WALKS Our guided walks meet at 10am at North Beach Car Park, St Annes and return by 12pm. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guided walk leaders point out the interesting wildlife and plantlife in the dunes, talk about how sand dunes form and the conservation work happening here on the Fylde Coast.

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

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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, churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike, are always welcome. Please ring 739618 for more details ST MARGARET’S CHURCH St Leonard’s Rd West, St Annes FY8 2NT In The Meeting Room Tuesday coffee / tea mornings 10am - 11.30 with biscuits 50p.

Everyone welcome THE ROUND CHURCH (St Annes, Greenlands, Bispham) Parents & Toddlers group on a Tuesday morning at 9:15am till 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).

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 (10-16 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 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

Dec 8th Saturday 2-4 pm Hamper, Raffles, Tombola, Bottle Stall, Party Clothes, Gifts, Toys, Books, Cakes & Pies, Rivington Choc. Entry £1 incl refreshments.

St Margaret’s Church, St Leonards Rd West, St Annes ,FY8 2NT LYTHAM METHODIST CHURCH TABLE TOP SALES Sat 1st Dec, 9am - 12. 30pm Further details or to book a table, ring Lindsay 0776 3197615 ST THOMAS’ CHURCH DECEMBER Sunday 2nd 10am Christingle Service, 3pm in the Town Square, Blessing of the Crib. Tuesday 4th & 18th Coffee Shop 10-30am Coffee, cake and chat £1-50.

Thursday 6th Stepping Stones, Bereavement Group 11-12 noon

CHARITY CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL St Annes Parish Church is holding its annual Charity Christmas Tree Festival from Saturday 8th December until Saturday 15th 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. As part of the festival on the evening of Saturday 8th December there will be a concert given by Lytham Community Choir.

Concert tickets cost £6 for adults, children free and are available from the Parish Office, 01253 722736.

Full details can be found at www.facebook.com/ StAnnesOnSeaParishChurch.

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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.

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 contact us.

For further information visit www.scouts.org.uk/get-involved or tel: 01253 728662 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

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SUPPORT A GREAT CLAUSE AT THE SANTA DASH 2018 Sunday 1st December, 11am Walk, run or jog at this fun family event on Blackpool Promenade.

Free Santa suits and Medals. ‘We HO HO HOpe you can come’ All proceeds to Brian House Childrens Hospice. £5 for kids (under 16), £10 for adults, £25 for families. Register online at www. blackpoolsantadash.co.uk #BlackpoolSantaDash RAE MORRIS + TUSCAN SUN Sat 8th Dec, 9pm Acclaimed singer returns to Blackpool for a special intimate performance, tickets close to selling out at time of writing.

Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. www. bootlegsocial.co.uk ELSWICK SINGERS CHRISTMAS FANFARE CONCERT Friday 7th Dec 7.30pm.

Saturday 8th Dec, 2pm Tickets £6 incl refreshments.

Accompanied children free Elswick Village Hall. Further info: elswicksingers@gmail.com A VERY MESSY CHRISTMAS 11 - BLACKPOOL FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER Sat 22nd December, 9.00pm For the 11th year around 15 of the local area’s finest bands and singers get together for a night full of original and warped christmas covers. All the bands and singers

on the night perform a short set list of three songs with at least one christmas cover performed by each act. It’s always a busy night and a great way to sample whats going on with the local music scene.Takings on the night donated to theBlackpool Food Bank, helping to provide emergency food parcels for people in need (www.blackpoolfoodbank. co.uk/ Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. www. facebook.com/bootlegbars. www.facebook.com/ averymessy MATT FORD PARKINSON’S UK CHARITY EVENT Sunday 3rd February 7.30pm.

Widely regarded as the UK’s finest Big Band Singer having appeared on several shows with the fabulous John Wilson Orchestra, the BBC Big Band, the Halle and also the BBC Proms programme. All proceeds to Parkinson’s Research Fund via John Peacock and Lytham Support Group. Tickets are now on sale £20 each.

Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 5QQ Book: 01253 794 221, www. lowtherpavilion.co.uk BLACKPOOL CARERS VENETIAN MASQUERADE BALL Sat 9th Feb 6.30pm ‘til 2.00am In aid of Blackpool Carers Centre.

Fantasy Fizz Reception, 4 course dinner including cheese course, Half bottle of wine per person with dinner, Bacon Sandwiches at 1.00am, Awards Presentation plus fun and fundraising throughout the night, Nocturnal Grooves with Phil Swift and Trident, Disco until 2.00am. Selected wines only £15 per bottle. Masks will be sold on the night in aid of Blackpool Carers Dress: Black Tie, Masks optional Over 16s only. Prize for best mask Imperial Hotel, Blackpool. Tickets £50 from Kay on 01253 393748 or email: kay.soper@blackpoolcarers. org. Individual tickets or tables of 12 available. www.blackpoolcarers. org blackpoolcarers @ BlackpoolCarers

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She originally made them for herself, her family and friends after her husband, Iain, passed away, and offered the idea to Trinity to raise money for the hospice. In just 12 months the elephants raised more than £10,000 and saw orders coming in from across the country.

After receiving her award for Contribution to Charity, she said ‘It’s really quite humbling to receive an award like this. There’s a whole team involved with the elephants who must also share the recognition for what we have done, and the money we have made. It’s a wonderful way to raise the profile of the hospice and what it does.”

Also victorious on the night was Lytham landlord Craig Daniels, who won the Hero for Blackpool Award after a 365-day cycling and running challenge for Trinity in memory of his dad, Reg. Craig, who runs The County, completed 2,566

Trinity Hospice Heroes miles on two wheels – the equivalent of a whole Tour de France – and 562 miles running – more than 21 marathons over 12 months. He also lost more than three stones in weight.

His tireless efforts resulted in a £6,000 donation to Trinity earlier this year.

He said ‘I don’t see the award as being just for me; it’s about raising the profile of the hospice and recognising that people have put their hands in their pockets again and again to support me. It just wouldn’t have been possible without them. For me, it’s also about being able to give something back to Trinity.’

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Three of the hospice’s supporters were crowned winners at the Radio Wave Local Hero Awards, held at Viva, Blackpool on Friday.

Lorna Cunningham, who volunteers at Trinity’s Day Therapy Unit, is the woman behind the hospice’s Memory Elephants – bespoke keepsakes made using the clothing of people who have died as a special way of remembering them.

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