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ollowing on from the success of the first ever Blackpool Music Run, the event will be back in 2019, on Father’s Day, Sunday 16th June. Organisers HN Taylor promise the event will be bigger and better than before with lots of new features. There will be a new route and distance for 2019, with the 10K now taking in the North Promenade past Gynn Square. Along with the new 10K route there will also be a 5K which will be open to people of ages 11 and above on the day of the event. All participants will start and finish on the Comedy Carpet where the Festival Headland will host the famous Finishers Festival. Tickets are on sale for both the 5K and 10K event, with early bird tickets priced at £16 and £20 respectively. All tickets purchased include Finishers Festival entry as standard. Over 1000 people were involved in the first event in 2018, with local acts and artists performing all along the promenade. One of the highlights of the event was the finishers festival where tired runners, joggers, walkers and dancers were treated to performances from top acts

his January sees the release of 'Sevenfour' the debut single by atmospheric Blackpool band Oceans Over Alderaan Oceans Over Alderaan play unique atmospheric and etheral indie/rock music, with a huge influx of shoegaze, post-rock and gloom-pop - giving them a sound as much in debt to The Cocteau Twins and The Cure as it is to Mogwai and The Joy Formidable. The band was formed around Spring 2007 by formers members of Goonies Never Say Die and Escape Artist, playing thier debut performance supporting The Big Moon at Preston Guild Hall in October that year. The current line-up was finalised in February with new singer Alice 28

Blackpool Music Run looking for local acts including Hoosiers and Ska Face. It was also one of the last ever performances by Union J before the departure of Josh Cuthbert.

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Deacon and the band began to make plans for recording, they headed to Edge Recording Studios in Manchester with Tom Peters of Alpha Male Tea Party to record a couple of songs for release, the first song 'Sevenfour' was released on local label 'The Recording Industry Is Dead, Records' on 11th January 2019 with the second song 'Falters' due to be released around spring.

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School receives communication friendly status

Blackpool school which teaches children outside of mainstream education has been recognised for the work its staff does to build their communication skills. The school named 'Educational Diversity' has been awarded communication friendly status by the speech and language training company Elklan. The school is the first secondary Pupil Referral Unit to have achieved this excellent award across the country. The prestigious ELKLAN Communication Friendly Setting (CFS) status is awarded to schools that have trained and supported all their staff in communication and language development. Schools are also required to show evidence of putting this knowledge into practice and through the implementation of a Communication Policy. The CFS enables staff to develop an increased understanding and support of students with speech, language and communication needs. Wendy Casson, Headteacher at Educational Diversity, said 'We are delighted to have achieved this award as it recognises our commitment in gaining a

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ivall smart helmet manufacturers are sponsoring Team Yabbitus in their latest challenge to cycle through 7 countries in 7 days and raise a total of £100K for their local charity Brian House Children’s Hospice based in Bispham. The group of friends from Blackpool have already raised over £72K for the charity but they hope to reach their target of £100K with the help of local business Second Chance Ltd based on Amy Johnson Way. Second Chance have given the riders Award Winning Livall BH60SE helmets to help them keep safe during their winter training and epic cycling journey through 7 European countries this June starting in Switzerland and finishing in Holland. Spokesperson for Team Yabbitus and one of the riders of the team Neil Thomas said 'We’re so pleased to have the Livall brand on-board with our challenge. These smart helmets are fantastic! They have a walkietalkie system which means we can all talk to each other while riding the over 800 miles. We also feel safer as the lights & indicators increase our visibility out on the road.' The Livall range of smart helmets include: • Bright LED lights so you are easier to see • Indicator lights to alert traffic of your road direction to improve your visibility 30

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Equity Release has become mainstream - what’s changed?

ith the value of cash being released from homes passing £3bn a year for the first time, equity release has cemented its place in the mainstream of financial planning. These plans – which let you take withdrawals from properties – have been regulated since 2004. Financial advisers, who must be consulted before entering an equity release arrangement, but the booming housing market over the past decade coupled with falling interest rates and inheritance tax perks have opened up the market to the middle classes. The number of £500,000plus properties used for equity release has risen sharply in recent years.

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The average sum withdrawn is now around £75,000.

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Most providers are members of the Equity Release Council, a condition of which is to offer a “no negative equity” guarantee. This has also helped ease concern for those who remember “home income” plans sold in the Eighties and Nineties, where variable interest rates and little protection against sudden falls in house prices left elderly customers exposed.

New options: guard against inheritance tax or dodge early repayment charges Equity release providers have added a growing list of features to their products as the market has developed. More firms now offer the ability to keep loan sizes under control by allowing regular or ad-hoc payments, just as you might when overpaying a conventional mortgage. Where this option is chosen, lenders will allow borrowers to convert to roll-up if they can no longer afford repayments.

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LINK-Mag Entertainment by Ann Montini Will Ciaran McCarthy return to Coronation Street?

I would love to if it were possible, but it’s down to the writers and what they can create for him. It was wonderful to be part of the show, and I never would say never to going back.

You also appeared as a regular in Mrs Brown’s Boys – that must have been a riot.

I was in the movie too Ann don’t forget that, but yes what a comedy genius that man is, and its loved all over the world. It's funny too, and I mean funny never goes out of style now does it really.

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One more time Boyzone finally say “Thank you and Goodnight” with new album and tour – Keith Duffy tells Ann all about the “final” goodbye New album 'Thank you and Good Night' is it goodbye though?

It is really, I mean we all decided it and felt the time was right, but we plan to go out with a bang and we have recorded some new tracks too, so I think the fans will be very happy.

Have you enjoyed the pop star fame?

Totally, but of course when I started out I was young and single, so things do change, and we never thought we would be going this long, but it’s the fans that put us here without a doubt. I hear Strictly Come Dancing would love you on the show Well I love the show, and as yet I have received no call, but it’s the one big show we all sit down to watch and, you know Ann, I do have some nifty moves on the dancefloor.

What is your favourite Boyzone track you love performing?

I think it changes but, I know we all love 'Picture of You' as that was used for the Mr Bean film which we all loved also, so I figure that would be a safe bet for sure. 36

I don’t like the idea of it as such, unless the show had a positive spin. It's simply because when we all started out, there is no way we would have got on, you need time to grow and become an artiste, I'm not one for shattering dreams really.

What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought?

That is easy, cars Ann. I have been lucky enough to own Porsches, Ferraris, and BMWs. The most expensive was probably a black BMW M5 I bought for £200,000 in the early 2000s. That is a ridiculous amount of money to spend on a car, and I would never do it again. But you live and learn. Tell me about Boyzlife I started up Boyzlife with Brian McFadden of Westlife two years ago, we have been on the road non-stop performing it’s a great night out, lots of laughs, and fun plus songs that people love – we are all about making people have a great time. just like Boyzone do

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Suzuki Swift Sport by Rob Auchterlonie

hampion Yellow body colour gives the new Suzuki Swift Sport the distinct appearance of a motoring high-viz jacket.

It’s the metal equivalent of the sort of apparel a top athlete might use when training, which is quite appropriate really, because it’s a great little runner. Suzuki’s third generation sport supermini has a new front end that gives it a look all of its own. It adopts Suzuki’s lightweight platform strategy and has a kerb weight of just 975kgs – that’s 70 less than the model it replaces, or one small adult to you and me. It’s maybe a bit evident in the over-light feel of the doors but its HEARTECT platform is a very firm and rigid base on which to build a small car . It ticks all the boxes on the safety front so no need to fret there.

standard with the sort of agile handling that has had MINI owners drooling for years, and it’s got a high revving engine that is every bit as good in 1.4 litre form than the Oxford built tottymobile. Power under the bonnet comes from a 140ps 1.4 litre four cylinder Boosterjet turbo engine that gives the impression it will rev for ever as you work your way through the six speed gearbox, which gives you the opportunity to appreciate in the sweet resonant note coming from the two tailpipes, particularly on downshifts. Yes, it appears to have the lot to make it a serious rival. But there is one glaring omission – suspension. Or any meaningful suspension travel to talk about.

Here’s another one to mull over in the bar at your local. The Swift Sport surely has to be the Land of the Rising Sun’s attempt at mimicking the good old Mini Cooper.

If you don’t want a car with a firm ride, then look elsewhere in the Swift range, as there are a few to choose from that will be considerably more compliant. And which won’t suffer from quite so much road noise drumming through the cabin.

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rear bumper and tail lights, 17 inch alloys and the twin exhaust pipes exiting the rear valance on either side. Flared wheel arches and its ‘wheel at each corner’ stance give it a certain amount of stylish appeal. Inside there’s a red and black treatment to the trim and upholstery, sports seats, a neat central dash area and plenty kit, including a rear view camera, front fog lamps, sat nav, polished 17 inch alloys, electric windows and adaptive cruise control. You also get Lane Departure Prevention fitted for added safety. FOR: totally involving AGAINST: firm ride

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Chariots of the gods Blackpool's new £300 million visitor attraction

lans for the biggest single investment in Blackpool’s tourism industry for more than a century were revealed at the end of November.

The £300m Blackpool Central development will bring world-class visitor attractions to a landmark site on the famous Golden Mile along with new hotels, restaurants, food market, event square, residential apartments and multi-storey parking. The masterplan for the long-awaited redevelopment is inspired by 'Chariots Of The Gods', a global publishing phenomenon, written by Swiss author Erich Von Däniken, that explores alien encounters and unsolved mysteries of ancient civilisations. Chariots Of The Gods will be the main theme for Blackpool Central including the anchor attraction - the UK’s first 'flying theatre', a fully-immersive thrill ride that will create the incredible sensation of human flight. It is estimated that the development will attract 600,000 additional visitors a year with a combined annual spend of £75m. It will also create around 1,000 new jobs. Leader of Blackpool Council, Cllr Simon Blackburn, described the Blackpool Central project as a potential 'game changer', creating a unique, firstclass leisure destination in the heart of the resort. The Blackpool Central project name relates back to the days when the site housed the resort’s main railway station. At its peak, Blackpool Central Station was the busiest in the world. The 17-acre development site, which currently includes one of Blackpool’s biggest surface car parks alongside the magistrates’ court

building and the former police station, was once earmarked as the site of a Vegas-style super-casino. The project is a collaboration between UK-based development company, Nikal Ltd, and Media Invest Entertainment, which owns the intellectual property rights to 'Chariots Of The Gods'. Blackpool Council is working closely with both parties to help unlock the development opportunity which is currently envisaged to be delivered in several phases over an eight to nineyear period, with work starting as early as 2020.

The first major phase of the project will incorporate several key components including: Enabling Work: This will provide a new multi-storey car park with more than 1000 spaces replacing the existing open air car park as well as new coach-drop off facilities. The UK’s first Flying Theatre: An extraordinary attraction that will provide an unparalleled flying sensation. The indoor theatre will be fully immersive with on-board special effects including wind, fog, water and scents, with state-of-the-art projection and surround sound. Virtual Reality Experience: The most advanced VR experience on an epic scale with free-roam, multiplayer capability, body tracking, and motion simulators for unmatched realism in game-play. Greatest Mysteries: The world’s first multimedia exhibition of its type exploring extra-terrestrial

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influences on the great ancient civilisations. A fullyimmersive educational and entertaining experience created with leading-edge technology. Adventure Land: Expansive indoor family entertainment centre incorporating a series of physical and mental challenges including free-fall hang gliding, rope courses, adventure trails and interactive climbing walls. Thrill & Gaming Zone: Fully-themed gaming zone, with thrill and family rides, arcade games, laser tag arena, bounce park and bumper cars. Alien Diner: Themed bar and event restaurant concept with 'roller coaster' service, hourly special effects shows and exploration tours. This first phase, due to open in Spring 2024, will be complemented by the development of an Artisan Food Hall accommodating up to 30 outlets and an event square incorporating a stage and video wall which will be used to host themed markets, open-air concerts and events. A new 150-bedroom promenade hotel is also planned. Phase Two will include apartments, further food and drink outlets, a second hotel comprising 250 bedrooms, with additional landscaped public open space. Future phases to the southern end of the site will include further leisure attractions, residential apartments and a music venue and nightclub. Cllr Blackburn said'I am delighted to be able to announce this hugely significant milestone in the redevelopment of the Central Station site. This really is a once-in-a-generation opportunity that has the potential to alter the face of our town. Over more than fifty years, many ideas for this site have come and gone. The difference this time is that we have worked very hard with our fantastic partners at Nikal and MIE for almost two years to create a scheme that is not just aspirational, but highly deliverable. These new attractions are of ground-breaking international quality and their cutting edge technology will take Blackpool’s tourism offer to another level.' He added 'We already have, to my mind, the best amusement park in the UK, in the form of Blackpool Pleasure Beach. These new attractions will allow thrill-seekers to enjoy their visit even more, they will attract new visitors, and encourage existing visitors to stay longer. They will create jobs, regenerate a part of the town that is in need of love and attention, and boost trade. This new development, alongside the other investments taking place in the town, represent a game-changer for our visitor economy. We have long stated that a key objective is to create a year-round destination that delivers year-round employment. Blackpool Central will play a major part in that ambition.' Nick Payne, Managing Director of Nikal, said 'Blackpool Central is a hugely important project for the town as well as the region and it is an honour to be on

board. Place-making and regeneration are the DNA of our business and we thrive on creating dynamic new spaces that inspire, excite and engage. It’s taken almost two years and a lot of hard work to get to this point. We know that the masterplan fully maximises the site’s potential and will deliver a unique and groundbreaking, entertainment destination with global appeal that will revitalise and underpin Blackpool’s growth and regeneration.' Norbert Reichart, CEO of Media Invest Entertainment, said 'The unique theme of "Chariots Of The Gods" will merge entertainment, culture, and history – an enthralling ‘Edutainment’ experience for the whole family – that can be enjoyed all year round. Together with some of the best companies in the industry, we have developed a one-of-a-kind, exciting indoor entertainment concept with truly world-class attractions which will integrate perfectly into Blackpool's pre-existing leisure cluster. This well-balanced mix of top attractions for all ages will significantly enhance Blackpool’s reputation as one of the UK’s top entertainment destinations.' Kate Shane, Head of Blackpool Cluster for Merlin Entertainments, said 'We welcome any scale investment that drives further visitation to Blackpool and helps generate greater economic activity for the resort. It’s good too that we have a clear, wellsupported plan for this area. The vision is an exciting prospect and we look forward to working with Nikal and Media Invest Entertainment to incorporate our Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE Centre in the new development.'

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1pm 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. 7.00pm Over 55’s Whist. TUESDAY 2:00pm Over 55’s Social/Bingo. WEDNESDAYS 2.00pm AMICUS. 7:00pm St. Annes Community Choir. THURSDAYS 10:00am PROBUS. 8:00pm St. Annes Photographic Society. FRIDAYS 2:00pm Over 55’s Whist/Dominoes. 7:30pm SERENDIPITY. SATURDAY 2:00pm Just Good Friends. 92 St. Albans Rd, St. Annes (Nr. YMCA) (Buse routes 68 & 11) LYTHAM HALL Regular Events Weekly Parkrun - SATURDAYS, 9am10am. free entry for parkrunners, parking on site £1. Weekly Nordic Walking TUESDAY and FRIDAY, 10am. Civic Society Coffee Morning Every 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.

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WELFARE BENEFIT OUTREACH SURGERIES FREE COMPUTER HELP With the support of Fylde Council, AT HOME Fylde CAB, Wyre Council & Care For the elderly and/or disabled. & Repair, Disability First is now Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 providing welfare benefit outreach or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk surgeries for people living in Fylde & Wyre. You can book a DEBRA CHARITY SHOP free 30 mins time slot for benefit Donations of Clothing, Bric-a-Brac, checks to ensure you are receiving DVD’s, CD’s, Books, Electrical items everything you are entitled to. The ect along with furniture, desperately Fylde surgery is held at Fylde CAB, needed for our charity shop on Park Kirkham. Call Disability First on 472202/3 or email andycoupland@ Rd. Tel: 727084 disabilityfirst.org DAY OF SUNSHINE: CHILDREN’S CHARITY Have you any spare time to help our local children’s charity. Urgently needed volunteers to help run our Charity shop come along and join our friendly volunteers. Hours/days to suit. The Crescent Lytham St Anne’s, contact 01253/720710

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

DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for someone with dementia and would like to come along for a chat and a coffee and CONNECT MORE NINE LIVES CAT RESCUE to meet other carers in the same St Annes Our Lady Star of the Sea We are a small cat rescue located circumstances, then come along to Parish Centre. We are a group of in Blackpool. All our cats are in foster care until they are rehomed. friendly people who have experience the dementia support group. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every of a range of mental health issues We have a policy to neuter all and are happy to offer support and month at St. Michaels Church cats (when old enough) before understanding to anyone in a similar Church Street Kirkham between rehoming. Prior to rehoming we situation. The group is run by us, for 10am and 12noon. Contacts carry out home checks of all Carole 01772 682144 or Jean us and we’d love it if you’d join us! prospective new owners and 01772 468918. For £2 you get a brew and biscuits foster carers and we ask for an and the use of art & craft materials, adoption donation of around £35 DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, board games or just chat and (adult cat) £40 (kitten). The rescue WYRE & FYLDE COAST meet new friends. We meet every is run by Linda Cameron Davies CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday between 10am -12pm with the support of volunteers and Supporting children with Type at 63 St Albans Rd., St Annes Our foster carers. Call 07982 677016, Lady Star of the Sea Parish Centre. 1 Diabetes and their families. visit our webspage at www. Our Group provides a friendly, Opposite side to YMCA. Email: blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email connectmorestannes@gmail.com, constructive, safe and informative us at bpool9rehome@mail.com Facebook: ‘Connect More’, www. environment to meet and we wanttoconnectmore.weebly.com provide fun and healthy activities to FREE ENGLISH LESSONS participate in. Visit: www.fyldeAt Catholic Parish Centre, St coast-childrens.diabetesukgroup. AGE UK LANCASHIRE Albans Road, St Annes FY8 1XD SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLEY org or email diabetesuk. All nationalities welcome! Monday fyldekidssupport@sky.com. Inc Home Help Service, Benefit afternoons 13:30 to 15:00 or Blackpool Area Group, Tesco Advice and help re form filling Monday evenings 19:00 to 20:30 Extra Community Room, Clifton hospital after care service (take (not during school holidays). All Retail Park, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ home & settle). Contact 0300 303 levels including beginners. Lessons 1234 are FREE. 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

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEMENTIA CAFES We meet at The Glendower Hotel, N Promenade, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2NQ. 10am-12 on the 2nd Weds of every month. Info contact Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office Tel: 696854

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THE PERSONAL SUPPORT UNIT The Personal Support Unit (PSU) offers practical and emotional BOWEL CANCER SUPPORT support to people facing family and GROUP BLACKPOOL VICTORIA civil court alone. Our volunteers HOSPITAL provide free and confidential The Phoenix Group for Bowel support on issues such as contact Cancer Patients, Carers and Family with children, divorce, eviction, SMILE PRESTON Members meet at 7.00pm on the protection through non-molestation Self Help Group for Chronic Pain first Tuesday of every month in the orders and money claims. We Suffers. We Help Chronic Pain Macmillan Windmill Suite BVH. For cannot give legal advice but can Suffers to Live Life with a SMILE further information about this patient help at all stages of the court We’re a friendly and welcoming led Support Group call 01772 process. This includes explaining Self-Help Group for Chronic Pain 683790 between 9.00am & 5.00pm. how the court works, help with Sufferers, run by pain sufferers. filling in forms and court paperwork, A number of our members are from www.phoenixgroupbvh.com helping you to plan what to say in the Fylde area. We meet every GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT court and going into a court hearing Wednesday 9.30am-12.00noon SUPPORT with you (in Preston only.) We can at St. Martin’s Church Hall, Off Sponsored by The Gate offer a face to face appointment Broadway, Fulwood. Community Church. Those who in Preston, wherever in Lancashire Reg. Charity 1098658. have suffered loss or are struggling your case is being heard. www.smile-preston.co.uk to cope are very welcome. We are also looking for volunteers Free of charge. Contact Julia: with excellent communication and PEERTALK 07969087352 or 01253 760758 or listening skills who can help people A peer support group for people contact Janice: 01253 594855 or solve their problems. You do not living with mental health concerns, visit www.griefshare.org need to have a legal background such as depression. A safe, for this role. If you are interested, confidential space to share, to THIS IS SILVERLINE. please contact the office. be heard, to offer and receive Need help? The Silver Line is the Open Mon - Thur 10am-3pm. support from others who also know only free confidential helpline Preston Combined Court, depression. No judgement – just providing information, friendship Openshaw Place, Ringway, Preston acceptance and respect. Facilitated and advice to older people, open PR1 2LL. Telephone 01772 844920 by trained volunteers. Followed 24 hours a day, every day of the or email preston@thepsu.org.uk by refreshments. We meet every year. Age limit over 55. Thursday, at Central Methodist Call us ANYTIME on: BLACKPOOL & FYLDE Church, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 0800 4 70 80 90 PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT 2NL, 7.30-9.00pm GROUP www.peertalk.org.uk THE BEREAVEMENT Meeting every second Wednesday FRIENDSHIP/SUPPORT GROUP of the month. At Macmillan Windmill PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE meets every first Weds in month at Centre - Blackpool Victoria SUPPORT GROUP Hospital Tel 01253 697876 Our meetings take place every two 12.30 to 15:30. Optional 2 course meal £5. We have exercise classes, months at 2.00pm in the function quizzes, outings and speakers. SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? room at Plough Inn, Staining. 8th We would welcome new volunteers Want to meet up with like-minded February 2019, 12th April 2019, people? If so, contact Blackpool 14th June 2019. This is a local area and members. Please call Mark/ Catherine 07710 838331 Smile on 07505 210402. We meet support group for this debilitating at every Tuesday at Cherry Tree condition and we would like other FREE HEARING AID CLEANING Community Centre, Cherry Tree sufferers of this disease, carers, SERVICE AND ADVICE Gardens, Off Cherry Tree Road, spouses and partners to come Blackpool. FY4 4PY. between along and join us. Our aim is to offer on the first Thursday afternoon of 09:30 & 12:30. We do gentle help and support to each other and each month. Call in for a friendly chat with Cheryl, Linda and Jane at exercise and have a brew/chat raise the profile of this little-known dreadful and fatal disease. Contact Amplifon Hearing Centre, 28 Clifton with friends. We always have a laugh too. You can also find us on - Malcolm Hyland: 01253 885561 / Street, Lytham. Free refreshments 44

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Facebook. We’re more than happy to meet up with you for a brew/ chat before you come so that is less daunting for your first time. We charge £3 p/w. ARC COMMUNITY CARE LTD First Tuesday of every month 10-11 am - 108 St Andrews Road South St Annes Tel 01253 783100 - ‘Open Morning’ Come along for a drink and a chat to discuss anything relating to ‘Care at Home’.

NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS GROUP Are looking for new members. Meet like-minded adults for intelligent conversation (no small talk) & occasional activities such as bowling at Thornton YMCA or meals out in quiet restaurants etc. Enquiries most welcome. Please show family members who might be interested. Either join Facebook group: ‘Aspergers 16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or email Becky: becky_boo1967@ yahoo.co.uk

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

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LYTHAM ST. ANNES FRIENDSHIP GROUP PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL Friendly social group for older ADVISER people, meets every Thursday from Sharon Holland, covering 12.30pm-3.30pm at the Lord Derby, Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and St Annes Road, St Annes. Join us Lancaster. Offering information and for musical entertainment from Miss support to anyone with a diagnosis Patricia, singing all the old songs of Parkinson’s and their families. you love. All welcome. If you would like to get in touch to discuss if I can help you, please EASY GOING GUY ring; 0344 225 3757, email With varied hobbies such as sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or concerts,music and theatre is visit the Parkinson’s UK website; seeking an honest lady, age 30-50 www.parkinsons.org.uk years for friendship and days and evenings out. MACMILLAN CANCER Tel Patrick 07930272533 INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE LYTHAM LADIES CIRCLE A social group for women aged We are a friendly team based at

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

LYTHAM LET LIVE LGBT Friendship Group meets every first Wednesday of every month in St Annes, 10:00 - 12:00 noon. All welcome to come along for Friendship, Advice, Support & Reassurance. Social and friendly. Social events. Guest Speakers. Activities. Events. For further details and any questions please call Andrew Noble your Community Volunteer on 07738 622 823 or Email: Lythamletlive@ gmail.com twitter: @LythamLet INNER WHEEL CLUB Ladies do you like making friends, listening to interesting speakers, helping to raise money for charities, then why not come along to one of our meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Bedford Hotel, St. Annes. Contact our secretary at denisepeterj@ hotmail.com or our President at dilyscurrie@btinternet.com KNIT & NATTER GROUP Every Thurs at 10.30am. Bring your own project – not just knitting! Learn to Knit classes available. £30. Tel: 07939 240068 Angela Buckley KIRKHAM & RURAL FYLDE LIFE LONG LEARNING GROUP Make new friends and meet old

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friends at our meetings every first and third Thursday of the month at Kirkham Community Centre, 10.00 till 11.30 am. Annual subscriptions £7 plus £1 entrance per meeting including tea and biscuits. Interesting and varied talks, monthly organised walks, outings and a weekly indoor bowling group. New members welcome, just come along THE HOOK UP Crochet group for all abilities. 11am – 1pm Thursdays at Washington’s Tearooms, Park Rd. St. Anne’s. £3 subs. Come and join in with the crochet-alongs, learn new techniques and share experiences. Cake, coffee and a good craic all available. Amy on 07956 605 612

of having a dog stay on a part time basis. Next coffee morning contact Alison on 07786438067 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 family with your creativity and make THE LYTHAM BELLES WI new friends. Or bring your own GROUP craft project and share your ideas/ We meet on the first Sunday of every month at victory hall next door techniques with the group. £3 per session (including refreshments) to St Cuthberts Church Lytham at 7:30 - 9:30. Everyone is welcome for Info: Marion 07792 665384 / 01772 details lythambelles@virginmedia. 634282 mazbolton@icloud.com, Linda 07775 744758, Heather com Facebook lythambelles 01942 840403, hkjones4@sky. com. Registered Charity No NEEDLEWORK CLUB - FYLDE 1157498 COAST CRAFTERS All types of needlework, at this KIRKHAM & RURAL FYLDE LIFE friendly Club Spencer Court, LONG LEARNING GROUP Blackpool Tel. Christine 342406 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 BARKING MAD MONTHLY members welcome, just come along COFFEE MORNINGS We meet at Dobbies Garden Centre, LSA EMBROIDERERS GUILD Newton. Bringing together dog Ansdell Unitarian Church, Channing lovers. Whether you have a dog Rd, FY8 1BJ. meet on the 3rd or would like to look after a dog. Wednesday of the month 7.15A friendly group meeting to chat 9.15pm. We are an embroidery about the fun and companionship group which welcomes stitchers of looking after a dog. It’s a great of all abilities. We hold a mixture way to get together with like minded of talks and workshops at our people and enjoy all the benefits meetings and are always happy 46

to help beginners. Contact Joan Lowe 01253 732376 FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES ‘FCS’ Social events across the Fylde for people who enjoy life. Check out our events at www.meetup.com/ FCSocialites MEETING POINT” AT LYTHAM METHODIST CHURCH Park Street. Table Games or just a chat. Every Thursday from 2pm4pm. £2 including refreshments. Anyone Welcome

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. £3.50 including tea & biscuits, or just £1.00 to sit, relax and enjoy with refreshments. Tel: 01772 681438 for more information. FYLDE RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION The Fylde Retired Teachers’ Association welcomes newly-retired or ex-teachers who are new to the area.There are six meetings per year which are held at the Chadwick Hotel, St Anne’s where members enjoy friendship and a splendid lunch followed by a speaker. For more info contact either: David Harrison (President) on 01253 782 547 or Angela Jacques (Secretary) on 01253 724 381. LOOKING FOR NEW DANCERS & MUSICIANS FOR OUR TEAM.

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We dance traditional English North West Clog Morris and practice most Thursdays at Warton Village Hall, Church Rd, Warton PR4 1BD (opposite BAE main gates) most Thursdays 8.00-10.00pm. Dancers are lively women of all ages. (No partners required). Musicians with any kind of portable instrument are welcome. No experience is necessary. Great fun and a workout with a very friendly group. Please look us up at www.fyldecoastcloggers. co.uk, and contact Sue on 01253 721924 or 07951725659 or email susanwhitaker1 @icloud.com. Otherwise please just turn up.

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 ST ANNE’S COMMUNITY CHOIR fabulous 4 course meal. Ring Cath St Anne’s Community Choir meet 730883 to book a seat at our for rehearsal on Wednesdays at table. All other enquiries Call Bev 7pm in the Memorial Hall (next to 077557734233 the YMCA Building) in St Alban’s Rd, St Anne’s. We sing a variety of musical styles and people of all ages and abilities are welcome. If you would like to sing and meet new friends, please come and join us. For further information please visit our website http://www. stannescommunitychoir.com Or email Ginette Puttock ginette_puttock@hotmail.co.uk N-VISION - BLACKPOOL, FYLDE & WYRE SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND Book Bean & Ice Cream, Kirkham On the first Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 11.30am. The VIPS Cafe Club would like to invite you and your friends and family to an informal chat, and Coffee Morning. Contact us on 01253 362699 331 Clifton Dr South, Lytham St Annes. On the fourth Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 11.30am. The VIPS Cafe Club would like to invite you and your friends and family to an informal chat, and Coffee Morning. Contact us on 01253 362699 JUST GOOD FRIENDS Come and Join Our Friendship

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. COME DINE WITH US Join us for a complimentary meal, entertainment and enjoyable companionship. Residents and staff at The Moorings Luxury Rest 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.

GUITAR PLAYER OR KEYBOARD PLAYER NEEDED FOR ORIGINAL BAND Original atmospheric moody alternative rock band with shoegaze and post-rock influences. Sound is somewhere between The Cure, Cocteau Twins, Daughter, Foals and Mogwai. Listen online and get in touch if interested. Practice weekly in Blackpool Town Centre and have gigs/releases lined up. We need someone reliable. www.oceansoveralderaan.co.uk, Email: treefiddy@ oceansoveralderaan.co.uk COME ALONG AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS I hold a friendly social group for Ladies and Gentlemen Age 60-70. I arrange days out, dancing etc. For more details please call 07866190880 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 LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC SOCIETY meet at The Drive Methodist Church Hall St Annes on Sea (Entrance on Eastbank Road ) FY8 1LH. 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

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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.

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 WANTED MEMBERS FOR Glendower Hotel, St Annes at FYLDE COMMUNITY BAND 7.30pm and welcome ladies of all Can you play, or are learning to play ages to join us for fun and friendship an instrument? Do you want to meet and the ability to work together on new people and to play all kinds worthwhile projects. For further of pop music from C&W to Soul? information see our website www. Then please get in touch. Age and sigbi.org/the-fylde or contact via ability not important. Contact Phil fyldesorops@gmail.com. Ring 07522490715 Linda on 01253 726576. RED ROSE POSTCARD CLUB meet in Our Lady’s and St Edwards Church Hall Marlborough Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UE. Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7.30. We have various speakers and members Post Card Competitions. Why not come along and meet us to see what goes on. Members come from Preston, Blackpool, Leyland and Morecambe, along with other areas. Secretary: Mrs Margaret Chadwick 01253 367254.

GAY DINING GROUP Lytham, St Anne’s and Fylde Coast. A great way to meet new like-minded friends in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Good company, good food, enjoy life to the full. Meeting on the fourth Thursday of every month. Various venues in the Lytham/St Anne’s area. For more information and details of our next get-together text 07468 492304.

take place at 2pm on Wednesday 23rd January at the United Reformed Church Community Hall, St Georges Road, St Annes. There will be a guest speaker from the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). For more information contact Alan on 01253885177 or visit www.sites.google.com/site/ fylde50plusforum/ ST. ANNES PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION – OVER 55’S CLUB (Memorial Hall Community Centre, 92 St. Albans Road, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1UZ – (Bus 11 and 68) Monday 7.00.p.m. Whist Tuesday 2.00.p.m. Social/Bingo Friday 2.00.p.m. Whist SEQUENCE MALE DANCE PARTNER REQUIRED (age 70 - 77) Please contact 07747164235

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THE PROBUS CLUB OF ST. ANNES ON-THE-SEA Meets every Thursday at 10am for 10.30am (October to March) PHILOSOPHY CAFE Come and join a relaxed and friendly at the Community Hall (formerly Pensioners’ Hall) St. Alban’s Road group of people having good (next to the YMCA) Lytham St. conversations about philosophy. Annes. ARE YOU RETIRED? DO We get together each week for a couple of hours to look at the words YOU HAVE A BROAD INTEREST IN SUBJECTS BOTH ENTERTAINING of philosophers across the ages AND FACTUAL? Why not come and talk freely about their ideas over a coffee. If this appeals to you along to a couple of our weekly just turn up our regular get together meetings to see the talks we have to offer in the way of Comedy, Drama, 40 PLUS DISCO’ERS on Tuesday evenings at 6.30 pm Football, Local History, Musical, A social group aimed at people at Booths cafe on Heyhouses Flying, Adventure etc. We will be over 40 who love to dance to music Lane, St Annes. Phone Barbara very pleased to see you and there is from the 60s to now, but ‘going on 07505457031 or Colin on clubbing’ is not an option! We 07811395015 for more information no obligation to join but should you wish to do so. Annual Subscription organise our own events as well as is just £15. Further information Tel going to any other dance events KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA Les Hall Membership Secretary: we like the sound of! Friendly and First Monday of every month 01253 728974 or Matthew Willey welcoming environment. Events Reading Lounge, Central Library, Club Secretary: 01253 724023 arranged though our website 3pm - 4.30pm. All donations of Website www.probus1.co.uk www.40plusdiscoers.uk. Also part clean wool accepted. of social network http://Groups. place GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE FYLDE 50+ FORUM. The next meeting of the Forum will We meet Tuesday evenings at 7.30 48

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pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool, FY2 0UT. This a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. A 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. Contact Terry on 01253 867825 BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE FRENCH CIRCLE Monday 28 January, 7.45pm, a presentation on Bergen and Oslo. Monday 11 February, starting 7.45pm, a presentation on Safaris. Monday 25 February, 7.45pm, meeting. St Margaret’s Church Hall, Rowsley Road, St Annes. More information on 01253 724472 and www.cerclefrancais. org.uk 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

LYTHAM ST ANNES CHESS CLUB meets from 7pm every Thursday at

Booths’ Cafe, 62 Heyhouses Lane, St Annes FY8 3RW . New members, including juniors, are welcome. For info call 01253 727732 or 01253 724182 or visit lythamchess.org LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC SOCIETY (STAMP CLUB ) Come and Join us to be entertained with exhibitions and Talks, some evenings there are Competitions open to everyone. Even if you dont collect, Come and see what we are all about, you may surprise yourself and ignite your passion too. We Meet the LAST Wednesday of every month at the Drive Methodist Church Hall, St Annes, FY8 1LH.. Meetings at 7pm and start 7.30pm, Refreshments are available. New Members always welcome, including Juniors (accompanied by an adult). Contact Graham Chadwick 01253 367254. RIBBLE CRUISING CLUB ‘Club bar open on Friday evenings from 9 pm and on sailing days at weekends. More details at ribblecruisingclub.org.uk LYTHAM ROUND TABLE Fun, fellowship and fund raising for men, aged 18-45. Twice monthly meetings including outside events and speaker nights, at various Lytham St Annes venues. Contact chairman Adie Banks on 07779 244 664 or tweet @Lytham RT ST ANNES DISTRICT LADIES BRIDGE CLUB open Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri and Sat from 12.30pm. Contact 01253 932812 and 01772 633267, Come and join us at 262, Clifton Drive South, St. Annes on Sea. LYTHAM ST ANNES GUARDIAN CONCERT BAND We are looking for new talent and anyone is welcome to come along to a rehearsal. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at the Lytham Methodist Church, Westby Street, Lytham FY8 5LU from 7.30pm –

9.30pm. Information or booking enquiry: Paul (Musical Director) 07981 312183 or Clare (Concert Secretary) 07870 577374 www. guardianconcertband.co.uk 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. ROTARY CLUB OF ST ANNES Our members meet on Tuesday evenings at Fylde Rugby Club, Ansdell to enjoy friendship, networking and to plan projects that will benefit the lives of others. We welcome ladies and men who are interested in making new friends, listening to interesting speakers and raising money for charities. If 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 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FYLDE COAST GROUP Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. The Fylde Coast Group meet regularly at 7.30 on the first Monday of each month to write letters and plan activities based on campaigns led by Amnesty International UK. You are welcome to join us at the World Healing Centre, 476 Lytham Rd, Blackpool FY4 1JF. For further information contact Jennifer Jaynes by email: jenniferjaynes@ live.co.uk or by telephone: 01253

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FYLDE FAIRTRADE Fylde has been a Fairtrade Borough since 2008. The Steering Group is made up of volunteers who FYLDE HEDDLES AND meet regularly to plan events in TREADLES GUILD OF the Borough and to take part WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND in national campaigns. New DYERS members are always welcome. We meet at Weeton Village Hall (2nd Contact Dot on 07712 118205, Monday of each month from 7.30tweet @FyldeFairTrade or e-mail 10pm), our programme includes fyldefairtrade@yahoo.co.uk for talks and workshops on spinning, further details. weaving, dyeing and much more, and we also demonstrate at local LYTHAM ST ANNES CIVIC shows. New members are always SOCIETY welcome. The only requirement Coffee mornings (every 2nd for beginners is an enthusiasm Tuesday of the month at Lytham for anything fibre related (a good Hall Café sense of humour helps too!) For more information contact FRECKLETON BRASS BAND heddlesandtreadles@gmail.com We welcome good brass players and percussionists to our rehearsals LYTHAM ST ANNES on Mondays and Thursdays in PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY our own band room behind the (LSAPS) Coach and Horses Pub car park in meets every Thursday at 7:30pm: Freckleton. 7.45 - 10.00pm. The Pensioners Hall, We are a contesting band and do St Albans Rd (next to the YMCA) several concerts throughout the Lytham St Annes year. We also have a Youth Training Why not come along to our regular Band who rehearse every Monday Thursday evening meetings to find at 6.45 - 7.45 pm. For further out what we get up to and what we info or booking enquiries please are like? We’d be delighted to see contact:- Jonathan (Concert you and there is no obligation to Secretary) 07903 382146 or join. Email: info@lsaps.org.uk jonathan.parton1@outlook.com Web: LSAPS.org.uk ST ANNES LADIES LIFEBOAT GUILD Due to the sudden closure of the Chadwick Hotel, our meetings, which are held on the second Tuesday of each month, will now be held at the Glendower Hotel, St Annes. The meetings commence at 10:30am. New members are always welcome to assist with our important fundraising work for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution – the charity which saves lives at sea. Please come along and help us to fund-raise for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), or ring Jean on 01253 739360 for more information.

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. 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. 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 interview, presentation, wedding speech or a meeting – we can help. 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

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theartssocietyfylde.org.uk. 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.

Sports & Activities YOUR MOVE: WALKING FOR HEALTH Twice weekly walks from Fleetwood YMCA cafe. Suitable for all abilities. Every TUESDAY 1:30pm for apprximately 1 hour and THURSDAYS at 11 am for between 30-45 minutes. Everyone welcome,just turn up on the day For further information ring Joy on 01253 776132

WARTON SPORTS & SOCIAL BOWLING CLUB Both men and ladies are invited at LYTHAM ST ANNES CLASSICAL all levels of crown green bowling to come and join this friendly ASSOCIATION New members of all ages made very bowling club, in its social, in-house competitions and mens league welcome at the UK’s largest and bowling programme. The green is friendliest CA branch, enjoying the located on the Warton Sports and history, art and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Monthly lectures Social site at Mill Lane, Warton. For full details contact Keith on Thursdays at7pm featuring top Burns – 01772 493363. class historians, authors and TV presenters. AKS Lytham, FY8 1DT. Doors open at 6.15 for books, cakes TEA DANCE At Our Lady Star of The Sea Parish and a chance to meet the speaker. Only £12 a year, £5 for children and Centre, with Live Organist. Every Tuesday 2pm - 4pm, £4 pp, inc students. See www.lsaclassics. Coffee, Tea, Biscuits. com for further information or Tel: 07734902736 contact Liz (Events Officer) on 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 non-members. 07399 870179.

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

SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00pm at Love Beauty Therapies, 46 Wood Street, St Annes-on-Sea FY8 1QG. Fee £5. Registered Charity no. 1080291 www.meditationinblackpool.org. uk, Tel: 352721 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

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

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

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.

CLUB A friendly hockey club with a family atmosphere for all ages and levels of ability. We run 2 men’s teams and 3 ladies teams as well as junior squads from U13s to U18s for boys and girls. Training times: Every week at AKS School Junior boys & girls(U13+): Tuesdays 6.00-7.00pm. Men: Tuesdays 7.00-8.30pm Ladies: Wednesdays 6:30-8.30pm All juniors: Sundays 10.30am12.45pm at LSA high school. Contact adixon.lythamhockey@ gmail.com or go to our website for more info at www.lsahc.co.uk

FYLDE CROQUET CLUB General club meetings every Tues afternoon/evening. Club takes part in several Northwest leagues and JUNIOR DANCE CLASSES & national knockout competitions. ADULT FITNESS CLASSES. More details at www.fyldecroquet. St Annes Tennis & Squash Club. JACKIE FITNESS PILATES co.uk Liz on 01253 735266. Avondale Rd. All ages Mondays Everyone welcome, classes run on from 3.45pm. Tuesdays from 4pm. Monday 7pm and Tuesday 7am at ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE Adult Tap Classes for Fun & Fitness CLUB The White Church Hall, Ansdell and 6pm followed by Adult Dance Family Shotokan Karate with adults Wednesday 7pm at Holy Family Exercise Classes 6.30pm. Contact and children (+7)exercising together. Church Hall Freckleton and Friday Karen 640917 or 07966446231 at 9.15am at St Cuthberts Church Classes held at St Albans church Hall, Lytham. Come and lengthen hall FY8 3AA. Weds and Thurs 7 til and strengthen! Contact Jackie 8 beginners, 8 til 9 advanced, Sat 2.30 til 3.30. Begninners, 3.30-4.45 Daly on 07825 277371, email aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com Advanced classes. All Welcome. Contact Eileen for more info. JACKIE’S ZUMBA 07989908135 Everyone welcome, classes run Facebook: Lytham St Annes skc on Monday 5.15pm St Cuthberts Church Hall Lytham and Wednesday DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESSBOOT 6pm at Holy Family Church Hall CAMPS Freckleton. Come and have a wiggle Full body core fitness and CV LYTHAM ST. ANNES ROAD and a giggle! Contact Jackie workout Wednesday White Church RUNNERS CLUB (LSARRC) Daly on 07825 277371, email: 6-7pm. Saturday Mornings on Seniors: 6.30pm Tuesdays and aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com St Annes Green opposite The Thursdays. Speed training Chadwick Hotel 8-9 am and 9-10am on Tuesdays, longer runs on TRIGGER POINT PILATES £5 Beginners Welcome. Thursdays. Beginners: 6:30pm with NEW Vibrating Pulse Rollers. Mondays. Juniors: 5pm Mondays Releasing pain and tension deep ST. ANNES SALSA CLASSES (8-13), 5:15pm Tuesdays (8-13), in your muscles/joints using trigger Every Wed night from 7.30pm 6:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays balls and vibrating foam rollers. till late in the Concert room (top (11+). All meetings Lytham St. Annes Parish Rooms Mondays floor) at the Ex Servicemans Club, Y.M.C.A., Mythop Road, Lytham 2-3pm and Weds 7.30 -8.30. Alexandra Rd, St Annes FY8 FY8 4HB. Call for info: Seniors Also Tuesday 7.30pm-8.30pm at 1YE. Have fun and keep fit in this 01253 721514, Beginners 077481 Richmond Road Yoga Studio. All lively and friendly class! All levels 87616, Juniors 01253 732282. Equipment provided. Ring to book. welcome - especially beginners. Tel Lynda Holmes 403273 No partner required - a great way OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP to meet people. For details phone TRAINING KIRKHAM CHARTER Phil on 07899866408 or Jackie on Ideal for beginners or people with BADMINTON CLUB 07828575988 little or no experience looking to get Thursdays 7pm - 9 pm at Kirkham fitter. Sundays 8-9am meeting at Grammar School.The club plays Ashton Gardens and Tuesdays 5:30- LYTHAM ST. ANNES HOCKEY throughout the year and has 3 52

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teams in the Blackpool & District League. Players of all levels are welcome to come down and join us. For info contact Ian Chase 01772 672257 or e-mail ianchase67@ gmail.com SWIMMING LESSONS Mardi Gras pool, 79 Division Lane FY4 5EA. (Mondays to Saturdays) Groups for mums and babies 5mths + Mums and toddler armband lessons, pre-school, adult- groups or private. Mixed ability schoolage groups, so siblings can swim together. Call Eileen for details 07989908135

and more members always welcome. We walk every first Sunday of the month with coach pick ups in Blackpool and the Fylde. Three levels of walks to suit all abilities going to Lakes, Yorkshire, Lancashire etc. For more information and to book contact Steve on 01253 729470 or checkout Facebook. WARTON JUNIOR BADMINGTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.301pm ages 7-18. Call Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402

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)

Y ACTIVE WALKS ACROSS FYLDE All abilities welcome for popular walks followed by hot drinks and and friendly chat. Healthy Walks accredited and indeed “Free.” St Annes YMCA pool on the promenade every Friday 11am. YMCA St Albans Rd every Thursday 1pm. Our walk leaders are qualified and friendly! Each Step Counts to a healthier you! Beautiful views, fresh air and Birdsong along with good company! For details and information on our other walks ASHTON GARDENS BOWLING & please contact Andrew Noble SOCIAL CLUB. Fylde Community Volunteer After a very successful season in on 07738 622 823 or email: 2015, winning 3 leagues & a cup Andrewnoble2011@hotmail.co.uk. competition. We are looking to twitter @yactivewalks recruit new members, even if you have never bowled before, why not try crown green bowling & social activities in such a very pleasant place in St Annes. For details Keith Whittle on 10253 461392 FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING GROUP Fortnightly walks. Our walks are not strenuous, we walk about 6 miles. We like to see nature through the seasons. All welcome, for more details ring 316713 LYTHAM LAND REGISTRY RAMBLING CLUB. A great way to make new friends

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

For more information contact Carole 01253 721672 Email caro1ebooth@hotmail.com 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. 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 contact Anne 736893 YOGA WITH EMMA at Wesham Community Centre, every Wednesday 6 - 7.15 pm. All abilities welcome to come and try this gentle yoga class. Spare mats available. Contact Emma on 07772180992 or emma_ whitlock87@hotmail.com for more details. NEW CLUB Dance Around the World with Kath’s Dance Class. We offer new dance skills, exercise, diversity and fun. Each week we will focus on a different type of dance, including musical theatre, rock and roll, belly dancing, zumba and many more. No previous experience is required – just come and enjoy yourself. Lessons on Tuesdays from 7-8pm, at Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Rd, Ansdell. £4 per session, or £20 for 6 sessions. Kath 07926 445295 YOGAPLUS with Julia Silver Wren Richmond House Holistic Rooms, FY8 1PE St Anne’s. A special evening of stretching, Strengthening, guided breathing,

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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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