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Welcome to our October issue of the LINK-MAG. Can you believe that Halloween is at the end of this great month!

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There is a Lightpool...

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lackpool’s award-winning Lightpool Festival is back again this year for October half-term starting from the week commencing 15th October.

The festival will provide a spectacular mix of live performance, light-based art installations, the return of the illuminated tram parade and a special collaboration with the BBC Philharmonic.

The inaugural Lightpool Festival was staged in 2016 and went on to be named as best major event in the Lancashire Tourism Awards. A smaller-scale festival was held in 2017, introducing for the first time a promenade parade of Blackpool’s unique collection of illuminated heritage trams.

Thanks to a grant of £85,000 through Arts Council, England’s National Lottery funded Grants for the Arts programme as the main funder and other key partners VisitBlackpool, LeftCoast and the BBC Philharmonic. The 2018 festival will revert to a large-scale festival, with events taking place over two weeks at the end of October.

Jane Beardsworth, Director North, Arts Council England said ‘I’m delighted that we are supporting this year’s Lightpool Festival with funding from the National Lottery. The festival is a great way for residents and visitors alike to enjoy an amusing and thought provoking programme of light works which accompany the world famous Illuminations.’

The festival programme will be launched in the week commencing October 15th with ‘Light Odyssey’, a fully immersive light and sound spectacular featuring the BBC Philharmonic in the iconic Empress Ballroom in the Winter Gardens.

recruited cast of more than 100 people.

The festival programme will be complemented by the Lightpool 3D projection shows, which will be projected each night on to the Blackpool Tower buildings throughout the Illuminations season, August 31st to November 4th.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council, said ‘We are delighted that Arts Council England has come on board as a lead partner, giving us the opportunity to create another large-scale festival during the October half-term.

Over the past two years, the festival events have proved hugely popular with residents and visitors and from what is already planned, we know that this year’s event is going to be bigger and better than ever.’

Most of the events will be free to access, although the Light Odyssey show will be ticketed. Further details on all the events will follow in the coming weeks. For regular updates, go to www.visitblackpool.com/ lightpoolfestival

Over the following week, there will be a light-based art trail along the promenade and through the town centre, with live fire and light-related performances from October 25-27. These will include the return of last year’s hugely successful illuminated tram parade as part of a dazzling Carnival of The Lights on 25th October.

On Friday 26th October, LeftCoast will present an epic dance production featuring projections and pyrotechnics with a locally

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Caring for your pet

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ooking after our pets takes a lot of commitment and devotion. As they age, they may need more of our help, but by keeping a close eye on our pets, they can continue to lead happy and healthy lives into their twilight years.

PDSA Vet Olivia Anderson-Nathan explains that many of the ailments old age pets can suffer from are similar to those we might expect to get ourselves. she says ‘It’s incredibly common for our pets to start to slow down as they reach their senior years but, with a little extra care and attention, we can treat or accommodate for many of the things that cause them to slow down. Regular vet check-ups help to spot problems earlier and mean treatment can be started sooner, helping your pet continue to lead a happy and healthy life. It’s important pet owners don’t dismiss signs of disease as inevitable due to old age. Stiffness, tiredness and changes to toileting habits are just some of the symptoms that may mean there’s a problem and it’s important to speak to your vet to see what you can do to alleviate symptoms and help your pet.’

Arthritis, dementia-like symptoms and most cancers are all more prevalent in older pets, as they are in people. Older pets are also at risk of other diseases like diabetes, kidney and liver problems and hormone imbalances. A check-up at the vet every six months, even if they seem healthy, will help ensure any illness your pet might be developing are spotted at an early stage, when there’s a better chance of successful treatment or management of many conditions.

Signs your pet may be unwell are the same for older pets as they are for younger pets.

In older pets, there are some subtle signs that it’s good to keep an eye out for: • Changes in weight (i.e. unexplained loss or gain) • Changes in energy levels (most often tiredness, but an unusual increase in activity is also a symptom)

Looking after Old Age Pets PDSA advice on recognising signs of illness in older pets • Stiffness when standing up

or walking, or lameness that’s worse after resting • Changes in appetite (most often off their food, but being ravenous all the time is also a sign) • Drinking more • Changes to toileting habits (e.g. going to the toilet more than usual or toileting in unusual places) • Bad breath or sweet-smelling breath • New lumps and bumps or swellings • Seeming confused • Barking or meowing at night If your pet shows any of these symptoms, no matter what their age, it is worth getting them checked by a vet to get any health problems treated.

Treatments and management

can include medication or surgery, as well as changes to your pet’s routine or environment (like offering ramps for arthritic pets, or feeding diabetic pets at specific times).

It’s important to remember that many pets stay very healthy through later life, but spotting problems early often means treatment is more effective.

Olivia adds ‘Even if your pet does develop an illness in old age, many can be treated or managed, ensuring they can lead a happy life. So if you’re worried about your pet’s health at any time, take to them to your vet as soon as possible to stand the best chance of successfully treating the condition.’

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LINK-Mag Recipe Serves 4 Preparation time: 45 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours

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For the pastry: • 110g butter • 280g plain flour • 1 ½ large eggs, beaten • • • • • •

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8 shallots 40g butter 500g shoulder steak, trimmed and cut into 2cm cubes (or larger) 25g plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper and a tablespoon of paprika I tbsp sunflower oil 100g streaky bacon in one piece, cut into lardons (short strips and approx. 5 mm thick) 200g chestnut mushrooms, halved 200ml red wine 200ml beef stock 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

What to do:

Pre heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/ Gas Mark 4.

To make the pastry, rub the butter, flour and a pinch of salt together in a mixing bowl until the mixture has the consistency of fine breadcrumbs. Add the egg and bring it all together into a dough.

Knead this lightly 3 or 4 times with floured hands. Cover in cling film and refrigerate for an hour before use.

Take the shallots and pop into a pan of cold water. Bring the pan to the simmer and gently cook the shallots for about one and a half minutes. This will make the shallots easier to peel and assist the cooking. Peel off the skin without cutting the ends of the shallots off. Lightly shave of any 16

Shallot, Chunky Steak and Mushroom Pie remaining root fibres but do not cut into the shallot at all.

Melt 25g of the butter in a flameproof casserole dish. Add the shallots and fry over a medium heat for about 10 minutes, until nicely golden. Meanwhile, put the steak into a polythene bag with the seasoned flour and toss together so that it becomes well coated.

Heat a large frying pan until very hot. Add the sunflower oil, then the bacon and stir fry for a few minutes until richly golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the shallots in the casserole dish.

Now brown the mushrooms for a couple of minutes, then add to the casserole dish. Add the remaining butter to the frying pan and brown the beef well on all sides. Transfer to the casserole dish.

Now add the wine and stock to the frying pan, bring to the boil and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Pour this into the casserole dish, add plenty of seasoning, especially pepper, and mix together well.

Cover the casserole with a tight fitting lid and bake for 1-1½ hours until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened. Now all you have to do is stir in the chopped parsley, check the seasoning and tip into your pie dish then let cool as quickly as possible.

Roll the pastry out on a floured surface to a thickness of a beer mat. Trim a strip long enough to go around the rim of a 20cm pie dish.

When the stew has cooled, line the rim of the dish with the thin strip of pastry. Dampen the pastry rim by brushing with beaten egg. Cut a piece of pastry to fit across the top of the dish and place on top of the pie filling, pressing the edges together to seal. Make a steam hole in the centre of the pie by cutting a small cross in the centre with a sharp knife, then brush with more beaten egg.

Pop the pie into the oven and cook for about 35 minutes, and serve.

Serve with mash and mixed greens.

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Alfie fans raise funds for Trinity

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enerous Alfie Boe fans around the world have raised an incredible £1,283 for Trinity Hospice by watching videos of the singer in action over one weekend at the end of August.

The ‘Alfie Boe YouTube Marathon’ organised by the official Alfie Boe fan blog, ‘thoughtsofjustafan’ asked fans to make a donation online while watching and sharing their favourite Alfie moments. It’s the second time the blog has organised the event in aid of Trinity Hospice, where Alfie is a Patron, and this year’s total is more than double that of last year’s.

Alfie himself sent a tweet on Sunday thanking fans for their support of Trinity Hospice. He said ‘A massive thank you to all who took part in @AlfieBoeFanBlog’s @YouTube marathon which has raised an amazing £1,283.81 for @ trinity_hospice!’

out there who made a donation as part of the Alfie Boe YouTube Marathon. The event raised a fantastic sum of money which, when we saw that some of it came from Japan and the US, is just staggering.

We are so privileged to have Alfie as our Patron, as events like this prove his name alone encourages people to support our very local charity and hospice care. We can’t thank thoughtsofjustafan enough for putting on this event in aid of Trinity Hospice and Brian House Children’s Hospice, and encouraging everyone who took part to donate whatever they could help us provide the very best palliative care here on the Fylde coast.’

Head of Fundraising at Trinity Hospice Linzi Warburton said ‘We are incredibly grateful to all the Alfie Boe fans

Find out more about Trinity Hospice and all the good work they do at www.trinityhospice.co.uk

‘Thoughtsofjustafan’ blogger Jane Ireland said ‘Alfie’s fans are as generous as him and we love to support Trinity and Brian House when we can. Watching Alfie videos is a great way to raise money and we’re all thrilled to see the total reach over £1,200.’

Playing the right track

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p and coming nineteen year old DJ and music producer Ollie Crowe from Blackpool is a rising talent in the entertainment industry with the help of Blackpool Council’s business support service ‘Get Started’.

Now, he’s very much in his element, creating music that could become anthems in clubs everywhere. Ollie had an early start in the business, producing and DJ’ing from the age of fifteen. After talking to the ‘Get Started’ team Ollie has turned his passion into a career.

catchy beat and impressive vocals.

His collaboration with Rich James on the track ‘Voices’ has over one million streams.

Ollie’s mum Lesley, said ‘From a very early age it was clear Ollie had an ear for music. As a hobby it was his passion and he went on to teach himself how to produce electronic dance music from the age of 14.

Ollie has received valuable help from the Get Started team. Their encouragement and advice has given him valuable business tools to drive his career.’

His achievements are already impressive with the amount of play he is currently receiving including BBC Radio Lancashire, with his tracks amassing millions of streams on Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube and additional plays in clubs worldwide. He has also received recognition from other industry blog platforms such as WeRaveYou & YourEDM.

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His unique style is popular among fans; a solid house blend with a

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Economic Development, said ‘Ollie’s success story shows what can happen when you take that first step with Get Started. I hope that it will encourage others who want to start their own business. It doesn’t matter what your interest is, with help there can be the potential to turn it into a business. It is great to see that Ollie is doing so well, he has a real talent. We all wish him well for the future.’

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tress in manageable doses is not harmful to our health, but how we deal with it (or don’t) can be. From deadlines at work and battling traffic, to caring for ill relatives or a lack of sleep, there is an endless list of potential stressors everywhere we go.

On a practical level, a bit of stress fuels our productivity to finish a project on time. Physically, stress makes our bodies work faster and harder, a helpful trait when we need to remove ourselves from danger – think prehistoric man running away from being someone’s dinner, or moving away from an out-ofcontrol car in today’s world. On a molecular level, stress triggers a chain reaction of chemical processes, with inflammation being our first line of defence against pathogens. Acute inflammation with its features of redness, heat, pain and swelling of the injured tissue, for example from a cut, used to be a lot more important before antibiotics were discovered, but it still saves our lives today.

However, a number of factors related to modern lifestyle perpetuate our stress response in ways that lead to chronic, low level inflammation detrimental to our health and wellbeing. Pollution and chemical used in agriculture and typical homes can take years or even decades to make us ill, but so does obesity, a bad diet, long working hours and not enough down time. What connects these seemingly unrelated issues is the underlying chronic inflammation that goes on in our bodies largely unnoticed until something gives, and we suddenly find ourselves being diagnosed with one thing or another. So what can we do before it’s too late?

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Coping with Stress Improve your diet

Eat more fresh fruit, vegetables, legumes (beans and chickpeas for example), healthy fats like avocadoes, nuts and seeds, olive oil, and fish – especially oily fish, due to its omega-3 essential fatty acids. Our body cannot produce omega-3s, so we have to eat them regularly to lower inflammation.

Reduce the amount of processed meats and snacks such as sweets, cakes and crisps.

Lose weight

If you are over 25 – 30% body fat, then losing the excess body fat should be a priority. ‘Fat in large amounts is an inflammatory tissue,’ says Derek Gilroy, an immunologist at University College London.

Exercise

Activity reduces inflammation and helps fat metabolism, encouraging the body to burn it off rather than store it. If you are new to exercise, start with regular gentle walks, swimming, yoga, pilates or Tai Chi, gradually increasing the duration of your sessions, then their frequency, and finally intensity, until you

can do something active every day. Vigorous house chores and gardening also count.

If you are fit enough to exercise consistently, then try high intensity interval training (HIIT) a couple of times a week. Most personal trainers recommend this method as it delivers fast results, but start with short sessions, gradually increasing the duration by adding 5 minutes to your workouts every week or two.

Don’t jump straight into a daily bootcamp of gruelling workouts if you have not exercises consistently for a while, or if you have an injury.

De-stress

Although exercise is a great way to de-stress, most of us also need something else to wind down.

Find what works for you: a holiday, a regular massage, gardening, meditation, bird-watching, writing a journal, talking to a friend. Keep a regular, predictable schedule of working and resting – our bodies thrive on routine, and remember that by dealing with your stress levels you will also dial down the inflammation in your body.

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ver the past decade the number of hedgehogs has dropped by a third and this loss is part of a long-term decline. It is estimated that in the 1950s we had 30 million of these prickly but cute nocturnal animals. Today, approximately one million remain. So what has caused this sharp fall and what can we do to help the remaining hedgehogs thrive?

Although some hedgehogs die on our roads, the rise in the number of their predator – the badger - did not help. The use of pesticides in agriculture leads to a drop in many species of insects, and insects are among a hedgehog’s favourite diet staples. In addition to insects, hedgehogs also eat beetles, earthworms, frogs and toads, as well as grass roots, berries, mushrooms and bird eggs, even that perennial garden pest, the slug.

Therefore if the population of hedgehogs is dropping sharply, it points to a wider problem in the ecosystem.

Making our gardens more wildlife friendly gives the hedgehog’s diet a significant boost, and this means relaxing slightly our obsession with immaculate gardens and manicured lawns. Tempting as it may be to spray every last daisy peeking out of a pristine lawn, think how you would feel if someone came to your fridge at night and sprayed your cottage pie with poison.

Did you know that Germany has lost three quarters of their rural insects in the last 25 years? This means butterflies, wasps and bees, not just the annoying mosquitos and flies. The German study was originally prompted by anecdotal evidence of declining numbers of bugs splattered on car windscreens. Why is this important? Flying insects pollinate crops, so they are crucial to growing food, but for insects to thrive, they need meadows full of wild flowers. The vast fields of intensively farmed land have little to offer to their wellbeing. Adding to the problem are the disappearing hedgerows that make way for new roads and houses, thus forming ideal conditions for fewer bugs, declining wildlife, and the disappearing hedgehog population. The scale of this loss has prompted scientists to warn about our world marching towards ecological Armageddon.

We can all help by supporting wildlife and sustainable farming methods in any way we can, and this is one more reason to buy our fruit and vegetables from local farms.

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Let’s help the humble Hedgehog To further help the hedgehog’s survival, we can encourage hedgehog-friendly habitats in our gardens. They love sheltered places such as hedgerows, but also piles of leaves under the hedges and heaps of logs or twigs, so resist the urge to tidy up every corner of the garden.

In town and city gardens, where you may only have a wooden fence on both sides, creating a small hole about a size of a CD is crucial. Hedgehogs cover some mileage in their search for food, and enabling them to roam from garden to garden helps in their search of shelter and a varied diet. Should you find a hedgehog trapped in a small garden with a uniform, weed-free lawn, help the hedgehog pop across to the neighbours for some different flavoured insects, it might feel like a steak night!

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LINK-MAG Gardening Best of the bunch - Pyracantha (Firethorn)

These famously prickly evergreen shrubs are ideal for training against walls - not only to show their wonderful berries off to their best but also to deter opportunist burglars, thanks to the sharp thorns.

They can also be grown as free-standing bushes, and most will be producing berries now in varying shades of red, orange or yellow. Birds tend to leave them alone, so the berries can remain until Christmas and beyond.

The most popular is P coccinea ‘Lalandel’, which produces orange-red berries, while ‘Orange Glow’ provides excellent orange berries and ‘Soleil d’Or’ has yellow berries.

Plants will grow to 2.5m x 2.5m and look wonderful if trained as espaliers.

They thrive in any reasonable garden soil in sun and partial shade.

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Pumpkins

A pumpkin is not just for Halloween - they can make great soups and pies, and are really not difficult to grow.

These huge orange veg need a long, hot growing season to fully ripen, and are best planted in fertile, moist soil in the sun. Sow seeds indoors in April and plant out when all risk of frost has passed, protecting the young plants with cloches if the weather turns really cold. Give the plants some liquid fertiliser every two weeks and water during particularly hot or dry spells. They make a good strong root system so, once established, they are not as thirsty as courgettes.

When growing large cultivars, remove the growing tip when three fruits have set, giving them a better chance of ripening. If you only want one giant pumpkin, just leave one fruit on each plant.

Put a layer of straw or a board under the fruits to keep them clean, and let them ripen on the ground until they sound hollow when tapped.

Good varieties include ‘Triple Treat’, which is round and orange with tasty flesh, and ‘Becky’, a medium-sized variety ideal for carving. If pumpkins are fully ripened, they should develop a hard skin which will help it last in storage for months.

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3. Run your allotment organically, putting wildlife habitats in place.

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and trees while the soil is still warm.

Take cuttings or save tender plants when you clear out summer containers if you have space to overwinter them.

Check the greenhouse heating and insulate to save heat.

Make sure bowls of bulbs being forced for indoor flowering don’t dry out.

As land becomes vacant in the vegetable plot, start digging when ground conditions are good, leaving the ground rough to allow the frost to penetrate.

Protect strawberries potted for forcing early next year against frost by putting them in a cold frame.

Continue to plant biennials such as foxglove, Canterbury bells and honesty.

Check over brassicas for caterpillars of the cabbage white butterfly and pick off any you find.

Cut back asparagus foliage and weed the bed and any self-set plants before applying a layer of organic matter.

Once leaves have fallen, prune gooseberries.

Mow your lawn less frequently as growth slows down, and raise the height of the cutting blades.

Reduce the feeding of fish in ponds as any food not eaten will just decompose in the water.

Complete the pruning of climbing roses and tie them in before the autumn winds pick up.

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LINK-Mag Recipe

American style Beetroot Pie

Serves 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45-50 minutes

You’ll need: 250g shortcrust pastry 325g plain cooked (vacuum packed) beetroot, drained 3 eggs 75g soft brown sugar 2tsp ground mixed spice ½ tsp ground allspice (optional) ½ tsp ground ginger (optional) 250ml double cream

Why not try this beetroot pie as an alternative to pumpkin this Halloween?

What to do: Preheat the oven to 200˚C/Gas Mark 6.

Roll out the pastry and use it to line a 23cm loose bottomed pie tin. Line with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans. Bake blind for 20 minutes.

Whilst the pastry is baking, prepare the filling by pureeing the beetroot along with the eggs in a food processor.

In a small saucepan add the sugar, all the spices and cream and bring slowly up to a simmering point. Pour into the food processor and mix thoroughly with the beetroot puree.

Remove the pastry case from the oven and reduce the temperature to 180˚C/Gas Mark 4. Pour the filling carefully into the pastry case and bake for around 25-30 minutes. The edge should be puffed up a little and the centre will still be a touch wobbly.

Allow to cool and chill in the fridge.

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Daisy Rushton, aged 15 from Blackpool, is one of hundreds of children who started her swimming journey by attending weekly Learn to Swim lessons at one of the Sport Blackpool Leisure Centres. Daisy is now a GB athlete after starting lessons at a young age at Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre. She is currently preparing for her next competition in the Synchro Nationals this November in Gloucester.

She was first selected for the Senior and Junior GB Synchronised Swimming team in Sept 2017. In Feb 2018 she swam in the first senior competition of the season ‘the French Open’ at the age of 14. She has also competed in the Junior Europeans in Finland and the Junior Worlds in Budapest. Daisy has most recently competed for the Senior Europeans in Glasgow to represent GB, broadcasted live on the BBC. Blackpool’s Learn to Swim scheme aims to provide opportunities for children, young people and adults of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to develop a lifelong relationship with the water by providing high quality, professional swimming lessons in a fun, safe environment. Sport Blackpool’s philosophy of ‘progress through partnership’ ensures that not only do children, young people and adults have the opportunity to learn to swim but also the foundation skills required to progress and participate in a wide range of performance swimming programs and other aquatics activities.

Daisy’s mother, Grace Rushton, said ‘The Learn to Swim sessions played an important role in Daisy’s success.

The teachers on the scheme engaged Daisy right from the very start through fun activities, excellent teaching techniques and patience. They are extremely skilled at encouraging and supporting their students to help them to achieve their goals. Daisy’s current Team GB training and competing commitments now take her all over Europe but as soon as Daisy returns home there

is nothing she likes better than getting back in the pool training at Palatine Leisure Centre where she continues to be supported.’

Cllr Maria Kirkland, Cabinet Member for Leisure Services said ‘Daisy’s progress to becoming a GB athlete is fantastic. Through the Learn to Swim scheme she has worked hard and has had excellent support to help her reach where she is. We are all very proud of her. I encourage everyone to take part in Learn to Swim, it is a great opportunity to learn an important life skill as well as having fun.’

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Money matters with Martin Lewis

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Flight delay compensation

ummer’s now over, and sadly there’s little you can do to repair a holiday ruined by flight delay or cancellation (eg from a strike like Ryanair’s) but many are entitled to up to £550 per person compensation. In fact this applies even for delays as far back as 2012.

This means you can claim a fixed amount of compensation if you meet certain criteria below, for flights going back to 2012. Here’s the key things to know.

1. It must be an ‘EU regulated

flight’. That means the flight must have left from an EU

This is not usually that difficult to do, I get positive feedback all the time, like Andy who tweeted me: ‘@MartinSLewis Quick thanks. Followed your advice. Just received 2 x £540 for flight delays Thomas Cook dealt with it very quickly too.’

And Amanda: ‘@MartinSLewis Thank you. Put in a claim to EasyJet for a flight delay of 3 1/2 hours and have just received £703 compensation 10 days later’.

2. It must have ARRIVED 3hrs+

late. It doesn’t matter how late you leave, it’s all about how late you arrived. So if you’re on a flight that takes off 4 hours late but arrives 2 hours 55minutes late – you’re not over the three hours needed to get compensation. And technically the time that counts is when the door opens to get off the plane.

3.

The easy rules apply to EU regulated flights. This is all about EU regulation 261/2004 – and it’s important to mention that rule in any complaint you make as it has specific rules (and that’s due to move into UK law once we leave the EU).

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Manchester, you are entitled to compensation under this rule flying EU airlines like Virgin or KLM, but not on Air India.

airport (including all UK airports of course) or arrived at an EU airport (but in this case it must be an EU airline). So a delayed Manchester to Miami flight qualifies, regardless of the airline. Yet for Miami to

It must have been the airline’s fault to claim. So things such as bad weather, airport staff strikes or political problems doesn’t count, and you can’t claim compensation.

However, things that are under the airlines control such as staffing problems, poor planning, and now even technical problems caused by not fixing regular wear and tear all count. Airlines will try and play fast and loose with this – so listen carefully and note down what you’re told is the

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alternative flight you were offered would have arrived later than your original flight.

delay reason. If for example they’ve people working on the planes to fix them for hours but later claim bad weather – challenge it. Ryanair has already declared it won’t pay compensation for the strike by some of its Irish pilots in July as it says it wasn’t at fault. Yet the regulator, the Civil Aviation, has said you should get it. So if it rejects you in the first instance just carry on to the next stage (see below).

4. You are entitled to cash. Airlines

sometimes offer vouchers, so unless they’re offering more, you can formally say you want cash.

How do I put in a claim?

My full help including a totally free tool to do this is at www.mse.me/ flightdelays. But if you want to do it manually, first, write to the airline stating the details of your delay and asking for the compensation.

If rejected, and that’s common, then depending on where you flew from and the airline you flew with, you can go to the relevant regulators for that country, or one of several new Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) schemes many airlines have signed up with.

If your appeal is unsuccessful it’s still possible to go to court if you really want

to press your case, though then you need to weigh up if it’s worth it. And while I would always try and do this yourself for free up to this point – if you do decide to go to court then you may want to use someone like Bott & Co, a law firm that has been at the forefront of flight delay compensation, though it will take 25% of what you are due if you win as a fee.

How much compensation can I get?

The amount you get is fixed solely on the flight length and delay time. So a 1,000km flight delayed by three hours is €250 (£220ish) per person, while a 4,000km flight delayed for five hours is €600 (£540ish) per person.

What if my cancelled?

flight

was

Then you’re entitled to the choice of a refund or a replacement flight – and that applies whether it is the airlines fault or not.

However, if it was the airlines fault and it cancelled your flight within two weeks of departure, then you’re entitled to compensation on top if the arrival time of that flight is late. This is true even if you opt for a refund, as then you may still be due compensation if the

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Is this fair on the airlines?

I don’t want to push unnecessary compensation culture. For someone on a £50 flight, only just three hours delayed, and had a fun time in the airport bar, it’s worth questioning whether it’s fair to push for £220, after all, it could push up all our air fares.

Yet, if you’re a family with young kids who spent 24 hours in a smelly airport lounge with kids sleeping on the seats – then push for your rights. Everyone should make their own ethical choice of whether to take up the cudgels.

Martin Lewis is the Founder and Chair of MoneySavingExpert. com. To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www. moneysavingexpert. com/latesttip.

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LINK-Mag Motoring

MITSUBISHI Eclipse Cross

by Rob Auchterlonie

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ALK about diving in at the deep end – Mitsubishi’s all new Eclipse Cross has a whole load of family SUVs waiting at the side of the road to nudge it off course.

And of course, if they do, it’ll revel in it as Mitsubishi has long standing four wheel drive credentials. Every Eclipse Cross, irrespective of engine size, will have four driven wheels, so when the going gets tough, it’s capable of keeping on going.

The company itself is now under the wing of Nissan which took a controlling interest in 2016, but this is still a car of Mitsubishi’s sole making.

It’s probably the most upmarket compact car the company has made so far, and the neatest too, with its bold looks. It’s based on a smaller version of the platform from the larger Outlander, and carries similar dimensions to the class leading SEAT Ateca, albeit slightly larger.

To many our car is an extension of our own persona, and despite what Governments may throw at the taxedto-the-hilt motorist in the future, our own personal transportation is something that has been highly prized 40

from the day the signature was added to the pass form by your driving examiner.

So it’s important for manufacturers to do their homework and tick the boxes that will attract potential buyers.

In this case Mitsubishi is gambling on the Eclipse Cross’s latent good looks to catch the eye. Visual attitude counts for a lot – only the Toyota CR-V arguably does it better.

From launch all versions come with a new 1.5 litre direct injection turbocharged engine developing 161bhp and 250Nm, a top speed of 127mph and seemingly modest combined fuel economy of 40.4mpg. If you want a diesel, there will be a 148bhp 2.2 along sometime soon.

The test car sampled here came with CVT, a transmission system that provides pretty smooth forward progress when mated to the 1.5 petrol unit and is efficient but in not exactly rewarding to drive.

A six speed manual is also available.

The engine never seems to be short of power and at

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cruising speed isn’t going to interfere with your choice of on-board music.

The interior errs on the conservative side, in contrast to its bold exterior.

There’s a fair smattering of plastic mouldings, but you can have neatly stitched leather upholstery and a panoramic roof, and all the main instrumentation and switchgear are logically laid out.

Plenty room up front for driver and passenger, not quite so in the rear where the sunroof impinges on headroom a bit. The rear bench has a slide and recline feature which frees up a bit more legroom.

It’s a fairly well equipped car, with a Rockford Fosgate (yeh, I’d never heard of them either) premium speaker system, 360 degree parking camera, front and rear parking sensors on the list, but one glaring omission is the lack of sat nav on the seven inch

touch screen that takes pride of place atop the dash – the sort of extra you’d expect to find in a car costing near on £28,000. What you do get is Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard, so it’s possible to hook up maps through that from your smart phone.

The screen works either from a trackpad on the centre console or by touching the screen.

At various points in the past we’ve all metaphorically run to the light at the end of the tunnel only to get mown down by an oncoming train. That train being the constant stream of product from manufacturer after manufacturer being launched into the medium crossover sector. The choice is almost overwhelming but if it’s this type of car you need, then the Mitsubishi is worth considering. Prices start at £21,290.

FASTFACTS: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 4; £27,915; 1.5 litre direct injection turbo, 163ps, 250Nm; all wheel drive; CVT; top speed 127mph; fuel – urban34.4, extra urban 45.6, combined 40.4.

FOR: all wheel drive capability AGAINST: CVT. Zzzzzzz……

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LINK-Mag Entertainment by Ann Montini

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ormer Strictly Come Dancing finalist Jason Donovan, tells Ann all about Fame, Musicals, and why he is having a ‘midlife crisis’ on stage nightly.

Tell me more about you new tour ‘Midlife Crisis’

JD ‘I hit 50 and figured now would be a great time to tell all on stage, but it’s a great show and the questions from the audience are very direct, but again you are part of people’s history which is wonderful’

You were the biggest selling pop act of 1989, great memories?

JD ‘Of course, I was very young, so did not really appreciate it as you don’t when you’re that young, but looking back now, it was madness, but a great madness. I mean, what a feat to do that, but it was also down to great songs and having great producers in Stock, Aitken & Waterman.’

Strictly Come Dancing?

JD ‘Loved the show, and more so that I made it to Blackpool. I can’t begin to tell you the competition that there is to get there. It’s seen as the Mecca of the show and we all wanted it so I was very pleased that I got to dance on the Tower ballroom floor.’

What did you enjoy so much about Strictly Come Dancing?

JD ‘Well the outfits and what they did to turn you into a Prince, I mean some people don’t embrace it, but I sure did, and I liked what they did to me every week. I mean they make you look so good in that you really feel the character you’re dancing.

It’s amazing really’

You are also turning to producing as well with Priscilla

JD ‘I have starred in the show many times, but when they offered me the chance to produce I jumped at it because knowing the show, I know what I believe the audience want to see, so it’s a very exciting time’

What advice would you give to others starting out?

JD ‘Work hard and grab the opportunities, because you will learn something from them and above all, keep working hard because a little rejection does us all good from time to time and makes you work harder’ 42

Especially for Blackpool

Ann Montini meets Musical star and 80s pop icon Jason Donovan

Priscilla Queen of the Desert is coming to Blackpool next year , what can fans expect?

JD ‘It is Ann, well done. It’s at the Winter Gardens from the 21st to 26th October in 2019 and we want to see everyone there, ready to party and sing along. We want them to experience a wonderful night out

You appear to love Blackpool and came here last with the Hit Factory show – what is the appeal?

JD ‘I do you know, and the appeal is the town is known all over the world as a party capital and to be asked to appear here is always an honour. I do think you have a vibrant entertainment scene, with visitors and locals really embracing it all – wonderful place’

Finally can we mention your other mega hit show ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. Is it true you kept the famous coat, and still have it today?

I do have it, but how do you know about that? Well I can’t wear it out and about can I, but yes on the final night I just slipped off home wearing it, and as of, yet no one has asked for it back, so I am happy about that’ Find out more about Jason at www.jasondonovan.com

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llr Mark Smith, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Enterprise and Economic Development was joined by Rob Green, Head of Enterprise Zones at Blackpool Council in August at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, to mark the start of the first phase of redevelopment.

Following the erection of marketing boards that prominently feature at different locations surrounding the site, the Enterprise Zone Delivery Team have appointed a specialist engineering and environmental design consultancy, BWB Consulting, to carry out preliminary transport highway assessments, as part of the first stage of planning application process for the new eastern access road and the re-modelling of the adjacent Common Edge Road Playing Fields.

The comprehensive traffic assessment will include traffic counts at key junctions throughout the locality, provide initial concept designs for the road layout, and address any transport issues, including parking, walking and cycling elements associated with future development and the impact of jobs growth over the next 23 years.

The new eastern road would provide a much needed second access point to the Enterprise Zone and help to ease congestion during peak commuter hours in the local area on Squires Gate Lane, Common Edge Road and surrounding feeder routes.

It is projected that the new eastern access road would allow Blackpool Council, the accountable body for the Enterprise Zone, to unlock land available for development by 2020.

Cllr Mark Smith said, ‘It is great to see the traffic assessment underway as it’s a crucial first step towards securing planning permission and releasing much needed development land. There is a high local

Aerial view of Blackpool Airport and Enterprise Zone

demand for more quality employment space and Blackpool Council are keen to unlock development plots to meet this need. We want local businesses to stay on the Fylde Coast and create sustainable jobs for the local community and not be forced to look elsewhere for suitable premises to meet their growth requirements.’

Rob Green, Head of Enterprise Zones said, ‘Since the marketing boards were erected, the Enterprise Zone team has seen an upsurge in property and land enquiries for the site which is very encouraging for the development and testimony that the delivery of the Masterplan is moving in the right direction to provide modern, quality, employment solutions.’

Since being granted Enterprise Zone status in April 2016, the Enterprise Zone has already attracted over 50 businesses that have located to the area and created to date more than 700 jobs.

Blackpool Council recently allocated £28.8m of funding for an initial three year period to deliver essential infrastructure to help secure early investment in the site, kick start development, build momentum and reinforce market confidence.

It is projected that over the next 23 years the 144 hectare site will help to transform the Blackpool and Fylde Coast’s economic base with over £300m private investment, will attract up to 5,000 new jobs supported by new infrastructure, 140 new businesses on site by 2030 and develop, convert or re-purpose 260,000 sq m of potential floor space.

The Enterprise Zone team now are taking all enquiries for available property and land on Freephone 0808 1644922 or register interest at www.blackpoolez.com

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LYTHAM HALL We have a policy to neuter all Regular Events Winter Woodland Creature Trail, £1 cats (when old enough) before rehoming. Prior to rehoming we entry. Treasure Hunt £3.50 entry carry out home checks of all (discounted) download map via prospective new owners and www.coastaltreasurehunts.org Parkrun every Saturday, 9am-10am. foster carers and we ask for an adoption donation of around £35 Nordic Walking every Tuesday (adult cat) £40 (kitten). The rescue and Friday 10am. Civic Society is run by Linda Cameron Davies Coffee Morning, every second with the support of volunteers and Tuesday of the month 10am. Pram foster carers. Call 07982 677016, Fitness - Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.00am. From Couch visit our webspage at www. blackpoolninelives.co.uk or email to 5K: Women’s running group. us at bpool9rehome@mail.com Fridays 11am (not always, contact organiser), Email: jonas.bartle@ FREE ENGLISH LESSONS fyldecoastymca.org. Monthly At Catholic Parish Centre, St Book Group, every last Monday of Albans Road, St Annes FY8 1XD the month 10am. Fun in the Sun, All nationalities welcome! Monday Outdoor Play with Bright Bears, afternoons 13:30 to 15:00 or Tuesdays at 11.00am, weather Monday evenings 19:00 to 20:30 dependent (not during school holidays). All For details on any events -www. levels including beginners. Lessons lythamhall.org.uk. Lytham Hall, are FREE. Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4JX. Lytham.

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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 Wednesday between 10am -12pm at 63 St Albans Rd., St Annes Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Centre.

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.

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

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

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

to cope are very welcome.

Free of charge. Contact Julia: 07969087352 or 01253 760758 or contact Janice: 01253 594855 or visit www.griefshare.org

PULMONARY FIBROSIS FYLDE SUPPORT GROUP Our meetings take place every two months at 2.00pm in the function room at Plough Inn, Staining.

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

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

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 Society Office Tel: 696854 GROUP BLACKPOOL VICTORIA HOSPITAL SMILE PRESTON The Phoenix Group for Bowel Self Help Group for Chronic Pain Cancer Patients, Carers and Family Suffers. We Help Chronic Pain Members meet at 7.00pm on the Suffers to Live Life with a SMILE first Tuesday of every month in the We’re a friendly and welcoming Macmillan Windmill Suite BVH. For Self-Help Group for Chronic Pain further information about this patient Sufferers, run by pain sufferers. led Support Group call 01772 A number of our members are from 683790 between 9.00am & 5.00pm. the Fylde area. We meet every www.phoenixgroupbvh.com Wednesday 9.30am-12.00noon at St. Martin’s Church Hall, Off GRIEFSHARE BEREAVEMENT Broadway, Fulwood.

SUPPORT Reg. Charity 1098658.

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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

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 THE PERSONAL SUPPORT UNIT The Personal Support Unit (PSU) offers practical and emotional support to people facing family and civil court alone. Our volunteers provide free and confidential support on issues such as contact with children, divorce, eviction, protection through non-molestation orders and money claims. We cannot give legal advice but can 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 your case is being heard.

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We are also looking for volunteers with excellent communication and listening skills who can help people solve their problems. You do not need to have a legal background for this role. If you are interested, please contact the office.

Open Mon - Thur 10am-3pm.

Preston Combined Court, Openshaw Place, Ringway, Preston PR1 2LL. Telephone 01772 844920 or email preston@thepsu.org.uk

show family members who might be interested. Either join Facebook group: ‘Aspergers 16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or email Becky: becky_boo1967@ yahoo.co.uk

PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL ADVISER Sharon Holland, covering Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Lancaster. Offering information and support to anyone with a diagnosis BLACKPOOL & FYLDE of Parkinson’s and their families.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT If you would like to get in touch to GROUP discuss if I can help you, please Meeting every second Wednesday ring; 0344 225 3757, email of the month. At Macmillan Windmill sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or Centre - Blackpool Victoria visit the Parkinson’s UK website; Hospital Tel 01253 697876 www.parkinsons.org.uk SUFFER CHRONIC PAIN? Want to meet up with like-minded people? If so, contact Blackpool Smile on 07505 210402. We meet 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/ 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

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.

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

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

Social events. Guest Speakers.

Activities. Events. For further details and any questions please call Andrew Noble your Community Volunteer on 07738 622 823 or Email: Lythamletlive@ gmail.com twitter: @LythamLet INNER WHEEL CLUB Ladies do you like making friends, listening to interesting speakers, helping to raise money for charities, then why not come along to one of our meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Bedford Hotel, St. Annes. Contact our secretary at denisepeterj@ hotmail.com or our President at dilyscurrie@btinternet.com KNIT & NATTER GROUP Every Thurs at 10.30am. Bring your own project – not just knitting! Learn to Knit classes available. £30.

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

Interesting and varied talks, monthly organised walks, outings and a weekly indoor bowling group. New members welcome, just come along

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THE HOOK UP Crochet group for all abilities. 11am – 1pm Thursdays at Washington’s Tearooms, Park Rd. St. Anne’s. £3 subs. Come and join in with the crochet-alongs, learn new techniques and share experiences.

Cake, coffee and a good craic all available. Amy on 07956 605 612 THE LYTHAM BELLES WI GROUP We meet on the first Sunday of every month at victory hall next door to St Cuthberts Church Lytham at 7:30 - 9:30. Everyone is welcome for details lythambelles@virginmedia. com Facebook lythambelles NEEDLEWORK CLUB - FYLDE COAST CRAFTERS All types of needlework, at this friendly Club Spencer Court, Blackpool Tel. Christine 342406 BARKING MAD MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS We meet at Dobbies Garden Centre, Newton. Bringing together dog lovers. Whether you have a dog or would like to look after a dog.

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

activities, wow your friends and family with your creativity and make new friends. Or bring your own craft project and share your ideas/ techniques with the group. £3 per session (including refreshments) Info: Marion 07792 665384 / 01772 634282 mazbolton@icloud.com, Linda 07775 744758, Heather 01942 840403, hkjones4@sky. com. Registered Charity No 1157498 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 to help beginners. Contact Joan Lowe 01253 732376

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.

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. 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).

FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES Musicians with any kind of portable QUEENS KNITTING SOCIETY (part of international ‘Meetup’) have instrument are welcome. No Every Monday at the Queen’s Hotel a full calendar of events for you to experience is necessary. Great in Lytham from 7pm - 9pm. Bring pick and choose from. For anyone fun and a workout with a very your knitting or crochet and have new to the area, working in the area, friendly group. Please look us a natter. Beginners welcome, we’ll or just looking to make new friends up at www.fyldecoastcloggers. soon get you started, just bring your and increase social activities, this is co.uk, and contact Sue on 01253 project. Tel 07772 471854. the group for you. Check us out at 721924 or 07951725659 or email www.meetup.com/fcsocialites/ – susanwhitaker1 @icloud.com.

KRAFTWORKS you will be glad you did!

Otherwise please just turn up.

Freckleton Methodist Church Hall, Kirkham Road, Freckleton, PR4 “MEETING POINT” AT LYTHAM ST ANNE’S COMMUNITY CHOIR 1HS. a voluntary run craft group METHODIST CHURCH St Anne’s Community Choir meet who meet fortnightly on a Monday Park Street. Table Games or just a for rehearsal on Wednesdays at evening 7pm – 9pm.Come along chat. Every Thursday from 2pm7pm in the Memorial Hall (next to to our relaxed and friendly craft 4pm. £2 including refreshments. the YMCA Building) in St Alban’s group and take part in the craft Anyone Welcome Rd, St Anne’s. We sing a variety 48

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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 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

CLIFTON TEACHING BRIDGE questions give me a ring. Secretary CLUB - Mrs Margaret Chadwick 01253 Ansdell,Lytham St. Annes, FY8 1BX 367254.

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.

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

GUITAR PLAYER OR KEYBOARD PLAYER NEEDED FOR BAND Female Guitar or Keyboard player (or someone who can do both) required for 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. 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

RED ROSE POSTCARD CLUB meet in Our Lady’s and St Edwards Church Hall Marlborough Drive, MOORINGS MATINEE MOVIE Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9UE. Join us for a night at the Cinema Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday Retired film fans are welcome to of each month from 7.30. We have visit our very own Palace Theatre various speakers and members 2pm every Tuesday. Classics, Post Card Competitions. Why not comedies, musicals and modern come along and meet us to see thrillers. Please contact Ava what goes on. Members come from Makepeace 01253 922688 Preston, Blackpool, Leyland and LYTHAM ST ANNES PHILATELIC Morecambe, along with other areas.

Secretary: Mrs Margaret Chadwick SOCIETY meet at The Drive Methodist Church 01253 367254.

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

Glendower Hotel, St Annes at Members come from all over the Fylde, along with Blackpool. Any 7.30pm and welcome ladies of all

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Lane, St Annes. Phone Barbara GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE on 07505457031 or Colin on We meet Tuesday evenings at 7.30 07811395015 for more information pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool, KNIT-A-LIFESAVER WITH VITA FY2 0UT, This is a chance to brush First Monday of every month up or improve your German in a Reading Lounge, Central Library, relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We 3pm - 4.30pm. All donations of are now in our summer season GAY DINING GROUP clean wool accepted. when we have regular conversation Lytham, St Anne’s and Fylde meetings (Unterhaltungsabende).

Coast. A great way to meet new SEQUENCE DANCE LESSONS Quite often these days we do this like-minded friends in a relaxed, Teaching, in private, dances of on a one to one basis when you get welcoming environment. Good your choice. Lessons are one plenty of opportunity to chat and to company, good food, enjoy life hour duration. One or two couples get to know some of our members. to the full. Meeting on the fourth max per lesson. Beginners and Contact Terry on 01253 867825 Thursday of every month (25th Oct, improvers welcome.

22nd Nov, and 20th Dec). Various St Annes Palace, Garden Street, BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE venues in the Lytham/St Anne’s Tel Linda: 07450626404 FRENCH CIRCLE area. For more information and Monday 8 October, 7.45pm - A details of our next get-together FYLDE 50+ FORUM. video entitled ‘Une visite privée text 07468 492304.

Meeting at the United Reformed en Loire’. Monday 22 October, Church Community Hall, St 7.45pm. A presentation entitled Georges Road, St Annes. For ‘L’histoire du chocolat’. more information contact St Margaret’s Church Hall, Alan on 01253885177 or visit Rowsley Road, St Annes. More www.sites.google.com/site/ information on 01253 724472 and fylde50plusforum/ www.cerclefrancais.org.uk ages to join us for fun and friendship and the ability to work together on worthwhile projects. For further information see our website www. sigbi.org/the-fylde or contact via fyldesorops@gmail.com. Ring Linda on 01253 726576.

Clubs & Societies

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 clubbing’ is not an option! We organise our own events as well as going to any other dance events we like the sound of! Friendly and welcoming environment. Events arranged though our website www.40plusdiscoers.uk. Also part of social network http://Groups. place

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 PHILOSOPHY CAFE offer in the way of Comedy, Drama, Come and join a relaxed and friendly Football, Local History, Musical, group of people having good Flying, Adventure etc. We will be conversations about philosophy. very pleased to see you and there is We get together each week for a no obligation to join but should you couple of hours to look at the words wish to do so. Annual Subscription of philosophers across the ages is just £15. Further information Tel and talk freely about their ideas Les Hall Membership Secretary: over a coffee. If this appeals to you 01253 728974 or Matthew Willey just turn up our regular get together Club Secretary: 01253 724023 on Tuesday evenings at 6.30 pm Website www.probus1.co.uk at Booths cafe on Heyhouses 50

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

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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 01253733218 / 07419 190405 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.

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 talks and workshops on spinning, ROTARY CLUB OF ST ANNES weaving, dyeing and much more, Our members meet on Tuesday and we also demonstrate at local evenings at Fylde Rugby Club, shows. New members are always Ansdell to enjoy friendship, welcome. The only requirement networking and to plan projects that for beginners is an enthusiasm will benefit the lives of others. We for anything fibre related (a good welcome ladies and men who are sense of humour helps too!) interested in making new friends, For more information contact listening to interesting speakers heddlesandtreadles@gmail.com and raising money for charities. If this is you please contact our club LYTHAM ST ANNES by phone on 07940 213216 or visit PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY http://www.ribi.org/enquire/ (LSAPS) meets every Thursday at 7:30pm: GLASS FUSING WORKSHOPS The Pensioners Hall, Come and learn how to fuse glass St Albans Rd (next to the YMCA) in Lytham St Annes. Contact Lytham St Annes theglassboutique@ymail.com Why not come along to our regular Mobile 077133 46952 for details Thursday evening meetings to find out what we get up to and what we VINTAGE, RETRO AND are like? We’d be delighted to see COLLECTABLES FAIR you and there is no obligation to Held at Lytham Methodist Chapel, join. Email: info@lsaps.org.uk Park Street. Every Thursday, in Web: LSAPS.org.uk conjunction with Lytham Market, 9am - 12 Noon. Admission 20p.

ST ANNES LADIES LIFEBOAT Tel: 07763197615 GUILD meeting in the Bar at the Chadwick AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Hotel, St Annes at 10:30am.

FYLDE COAST GROUP Meetings are held on the second Amnesty International is a global Tuesday of each month and we movement of more than 7 million would welcome new members. people who take injustice personally.

Please come along and help us to We are campaigning for a world where fundraise for the Royal National human rights are enjoyed by all. The Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), or ring Fylde Coast Group meet regularly Jean on 01253 739360 for more at 7.30 on the first Monday of each information. month to write letters and plan local activities, based on campaigns led FYLDE FAIRTRADE

by Amnesty International UK. You Fylde has been a Fairtrade Borough are welcome to join us at the United since 2008. The Steering Group Reform Church Rooms, St George’s is made up of volunteers who Rd, St Anne’s FY8 2AE. For further meet regularly to plan events in info contact Jennifer Jaynes by the Borough and to take part email:jenniferjaynes@live.co.uk in national campaigns. New or by telephone: 01253 732640 Or members are always welcome. visit our website www.amnesty.

Contact Dot on 07712 118205, org.uk Write a letter save a life. tweet @FyldeFairTrade or e-mail

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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.

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.

LYTHAM ST ANNES CIVIC Alternate Wednesdays at 7.30 from SOCIETY September to April at the Queens Coffee mornings (every 2nd Tuesday Hotel Lytham. Tel: Eileen 01253 of the month at Lytham Hall Café 735409 website: http://fyldespeakers-club.org.uk FRECKLETON BRASS BAND We welcome good brass players LYTHAM ST ANNES LIONS CLUB and percussionists to our rehearsals The club meets on the second on Mondays and Thursdays in Thursday of every month in the our own band room behind the clubhouse of the Lytham Cricket Coach and Horses Pub car park in and Sports Club, Church Road, Freckleton. 7.45 - 10.00pm.

Lytham at 8pm. Meetings are We are a contesting band and do friendly and informal and male several concerts throughout the and female new members are year. We also have a Youth Training welcome to attend meetings before Band who rehearse every Monday becoming members. There’s a lively at 6.45 - 7.45 pm. programme of monthly socials and For further info or booking members are welcome to bring enquiries please contact:guests to all our events. We serve, Jonathan (Concert Secretary) and we’re ordinary people doing 07903 382146 or jonathan. amazing things! You can get more parton1@outlook.com information and have a friendly chat by emailing cholt2@sky.com.

RAFA SOUTH FYLDE BRANCH We meet the first Wednesday LYTHAM ST ANNES CLASSICAL of every month at 7.30 pm for ASSOCIATION 8.00pm start at Richard Peck New members of all ages made very House, 1 St Thomas Road, St welcome at the UK’s largest and Annes. Meetings provide a warm friendliest CA branch, enjoying the welcome to members and any history, art and culture of Ancient serving or ex-RAF members. We Greece and Rome. Monthly lectures enjoy quiz nights, film shows and on Thursdays at7pm featuring top guest speakers. Refreshments are class historians, authors and TV available. Contact: 01253 720667. presenters. AKS Lytham, FY8 1DT. Doors open at 6.15 for books, cakes LYTHAM AND ANSDELL and a chance to meet the speaker.

TREFOIL GUILD Only £12 a year, £5 for children and meet on the third Wednesday of students. each month at 2.00pm at Fairhaven See www.lsaclassics.com for Methodist Church, Woodlands further information or contact Liz Road, Ansdell All are welcome to (Events Officer) on 01253 713850. enjoy our talks, craft meetings and outings. Come and join us and THE ARTS SOCIETY FYLDE make new friends. Contacts: Mrs Supporting the Arts In Blackpool, 52

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. theartssocietyfylde.org.uk.

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

For full details contact Keith Burns – 01772 493363.

TEA DANCE At Our Lady Star of The Sea Parish Centre, with Live Organist. Every Tuesday 2pm - 4pm, £4 pp, inc Coffee, Tea, Biscuits.

Tel: 07734902736 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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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

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.

OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP TRAINING Ideal for beginners or people with little or no experience looking to get fitter. Sundays 8-9am meeting at Ashton Gardens and Tuesdays 5:306:30pm 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.

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.

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

Men: Tuesdays 7.00-8.30pm Ladies: Wednesdays 6:30-8.30pm

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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 JACKIE’S ZUMBA Everyone welcome, classes run on Monday 5.15pm St Cuthberts Church Hall Lytham and Wednesday 6pm at Holy Family Church Hall Freckleton. Come and have a wiggle and a giggle! Contact Jackie Daly on 07825 277371, email: aerobicsjackie@hotmail.com TRIGGER POINT PILATES with NEW Vibrating Pulse Rollers.

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

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

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

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

For info contact Ian Chase 01772 672257 or e-mail ianchase67@ gmail.com SWIMMING LESSONS Mardi Gras pool, 79 Division Lane FY4 5EA. (Mondays to Saturdays) Groups for mums and babies 5mths 54

+ 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)

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

YACTIVEWALKS 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 LIGHT EXERCISE CLASS WITH 1pm. Our walk leaders are qualified JUST GOOD FRIENDS & AFC and friendly! Each Step Counts Fridays 10am-12noon, St Annes to a healthier you! Beautiful views, Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St fresh air and Birdsong along with Annes. £1 for refreshments 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 LIDUNIANS BADMINTON CLUB try crown green bowling & social Monday 8.00pm – 10.00pm – activities in such a very pleasant Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road, place in St Annes. For details Keith Lytham. The club supports three Whittle on 10253 461392 teams that play in the Blackpool & Dist and Over Wyre leagues but FYLDE NATURALIST WALKING players of all levels are welcome.

GROUP For more information contact Fortnightly walks. Our walks are Carole 01253 721672 not strenuous, we walk about Email caro1ebooth@hotmail.com 6 miles. We like to see nature through the seasons. All welcome, ZUMBA KIDS for more details ring 316713 The only class currently running in the Preston/Fylde area. Every LYTHAM LAND REGISTRY Monday 5:15-6:15, Kirkham RAMBLING CLUB. Methodist Church Hall, Nelson A great way to make new friends St. Ages 4-11. Learn dances, and more members always play games & make friends. Keep welcome. We walk every first fit while having fun. Call Tracy Sunday of the month with coach 07761198630 for more info. pick ups in Blackpool and the Fylde. Three levels of walks to

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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 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 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.

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

KIRKHAM DANCE Every Wednesday evening at lytham methodist hall. Ballroom, latin american, salsa and argentine tango classes from 7pm. Tel 01995 671067 for details.

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

Call Tracy 07761198630 for info.

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

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

Call Tracy 07761198630 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 and Linda! First Lesson free. Fully Qualified.

Contact us for details: 01253 727533 / 07450626404 WOMEN’S HEALTH PILATES CLASS & PREGNANCY PILATES CLASS Saturdays Health Pilates 9am, Pregnancy Pilates Class 10am St Annes The Drive Methodist Church. Emma - 07940414247

FREE GUIDED WALKS As part of the Fylde Sand Dunes Project we run regular free guided walks through the sand dunes, meeting at North Beach Car Park, St Annes (FY8 2TR) at 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.

GUIDED MEDITATION Every Tuesday we are going to meditate on different areas like Love, Healing, Law of Attraction etc. at Crescent Yoga Studio FY8 1QG between 6-7pm. No previous meditation experience required! £5/ session 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.

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

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

For further details contact Wendy on 01253 739566 LYTHAM BOWLING CLUB Mens, ladies and mixed weekly league and social bowling. Games events, inc. snooker, darts, cards,

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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; 56

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 WEETON WEENIES see Information sheets for details).

We are a school of 43 children and run a Playgroup called Weeton LYTHAM ST CUTHBERT’S Weenies on a Wednesday 10.30CHURCH 11.30am. Term Time only WEDS 9 am Morning Prayer, 9.45 It isn’t a commercial venture, just am Mums and Toddlers, 7pm Bell a come and chat and play with Ringers (in the bell tower). 2ND THURS pre-school children at Weeton St in the month 2.30 pm Mothers Michael’s Primary School Weeton.

Union, 10 am Stepping Stones, PR4 3wd. Tel 01253 836280.

Bereavement Group. FRI 11am Holy Communion, 7pm Youth Club (10SCOUT ASSOCIATION 16 yrs). 2ND FRI of the month 5pm Scouting helps children and young Family Service. SUN 8.30 am Holy adults reach their full potential. We Communion (BCP), 10am Family help young people to get jobs, save Eucharist, 6pm Evening Prayer with lives and even change the world.If hymns, 10 am Sunday Club (0-10 you would like to join the adventure yrs). For more information or to & get involved as an adult to hire the hall Tel: 01253 736488 support Scouting please contact us.

For further information visit www.

SPIRITUAL TEACHING AND scouts.org.uk/get-involved or tel: MEDITATION 01253 728662 Every Tuesday @ 2pm. Everyone welcome. World Healing Centre, 476 GIRLGUIDING FYLDE Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY4 1JF. Looking for something new and Tel: 01253 343701 rewarding for 2018? Why not try volunteering with Girlguiding. We SERENDIPITY SPIRITUAL CENTRE have Rainbows (5-7 yrs) Brownies Pensioners Hall.(Next to YMCA) (7-10 yrs) Guides 10-14 yrs and St Albans Road.St Annes. DifferSenior Section girls (14-25 yrs) ent Medium Every Friday Service waiting to welcome you into their 7.30pm Door charge £4.00 incl units. We also have a wide range refreshments.Social events evenings of administrative volunteering roles arranged. Info: 07716144075 or on offer. We welcome both men 01253 985859 and women volunteers. For further information visit www.girlguiding.

LYTHAM METHODIST CHURCH org.uk, email girlguidingfylde@ TABLE TOP SALES gmail.com or tel: 07999 898616.

Sat October 20th, 9am - 12:30pm To register your interest go to: Further details or to book a table, enquiryv.girlguiding.org.uk ring Lindsay 0776 3197615

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first band on at St Annes festival in July, this Merseyside/north wales/ Fleetwood outfit, who describe themselves as psychedelic indie, made enough waves to almost double their fan base. They return to play an hour long set so those who weren’t able to catch their last appearance can get a 2nd bite of the cherry Fifteens, 42 St Anne’s Rd West, Lytham Saint Annes. Email: thewaterdiamonds@hotmail. co.uk

OCEANS OVER ALDERAAN Friday 11th October, 9pm Blackpool based atmospheric rock band perfoming live at one of the local area’s best live music venues.

OOA play a unqiue blend of ‘The Cure’ tinged alternative rock coupled with elements of shogaze and post-rock along with soaring vocals to create a melodic and unique sound.

Bootleg Social Club, Topping Street, Blackpool. Info from www.oceansoveralderaan.co.uk

NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE Friday 19 October, 7.30pm The acclaimed pianist, Alicja Fiderkiewicz will be playing Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Debussy and Franck. Nonmembers most welcome, admission £10, students £4.

Blackpool Sixth Form College Theatre, Blackpool Old Road, FY3 7LR, For info www. northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or phone 01253 724472.

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

The Marton Operatic Society presents the Gilbert & Sullivan swashbuckling classic, supporting Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Admission £14, children and students £5. Box office 01253 794221 or visit www. lowtherpavillion.co.uk www.martonoperatic.co.uk for more information THE AUTUMN BALL AT THE PALACE Sat 10th Nov, 7:30 - 11pm.

Ballroom & Popular Sequence dancing. Harvest Cup welcome drink. Seated Buffet, licensed bar.

Formal dress. £10.00 per person.

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