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ell that was an interesting last month, hosepipe ban then days of rain, here’s hoping we get some great weather for the holidays now the kids are off school. Lots going on in your area this month, lots of events around the area check out our what's on page and special discounts at Farmer Parrs and Thingajigz for a treat for the kids. Bispham is a great little part of coast with much to see and do, so get out there in the community this August and make the most of local offers and events. As a kid I wasted away many a day along the Bispham cliffs, playing on the concrete whale and crazy golf, not to mention going up and down the cliff lift and playing in the boating pool (go karting anyway) We are looking for more local features and positive stories, if you have something to share, email us at LINK with text and images and will see what we can do. Congratulations LINK-Spotter Bert Aldred of Poulton who won our where am I competition £50 on its way to you. NEWS: LINK-Magazine has now expanded into Over Wyre with our extended Poulton Le Fylde edition, added to increased number of magazines in each area, this now takes us up to 47,500 magazines a month in Wyre and beyond. Just like to say thanks for all that have supported us so far, to help make us the largest monthly advertising media in the area, we have a great team here at LINK of 32 people from distribution, artwork, sales and accounts that makes it work THANK YOU!
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Property Bare Facts
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Home Improvement Offers
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Sweets On a Shoestring
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Chaseley Care Home
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Where Am I?
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Uncle Toms Cabin Events Feature 20/21
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Health Care Treatments
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Kids Corner & Summers Offers
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Motoring Discounts
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West Coast Motor Auctions
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Direct Tyres Feature
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BJFF Football News
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Community What’s On
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Community Useful Numbers
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Trade Directory & Classified
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Natural materials are all the rage with wood, stone and organic fabrics featuring in homes that embrace eco principles. Check out the ingredients for naturally stylish homes.
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his refreshing home trend is all about simple and unadorned settings. By contrast, it celebrates the beauty and neutral tones of materials such as unvarnished wood, stone and hand-cast ceramics, and complements them with 'touch me' texture fabrics such as bleached linens, pure cottons and slubby wools. The key to pulling off the uncluttered and under-stated neutrals and naturals fusion is to create a palette mimicking 'cosmetic' shades. Think in terms of 'highlighting' rooms with foundation and blusher shades muddy pinks, browns and taupes for furniture and floors, and a 'base' of ivory or pearly cream on walls.
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Use personal touches such as rich, wool throws and cushions trimmed with sequins or lace. Alternatively, make a sharp contrast with splashes of colour in accessories like vases.
Meridian Range from Kitchens Direct
Back to basics Wood and stone are enduring choices for interiors – particularly kitchens and bathrooms - as they're hard-wearing, especially with the advancement of sophisticated, protective finishes which don't mask their good looks. "Designers are marrying nature with inspirational sculptural design in stone," says Cheryl Gurner at Bathrooms International.
So stripping-off this summer couldn't be easier - just dress rooms in flattering, spaceenhancing shades teamed with nature's best materials and wait for the compliments!
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"Sinks and baths are being crafted from a single boulder of stone, leaving the exterior sides in a natural raw state, while the interior surfaces are polished and glossy. We're also seeing bamboo - one of the planets most sustainable materials featuring in furniture." Advertise Call Martin 01253 777545
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property Natural beauties: Meridian, the latest range from Kitchens Direct cleverly combines the key materials - tongue and groove doors, a beechwood work surface, and glass splashbacks. Kitchens start from £4,995. (main pic)
Laura Ashley's chic rustic-style Milton range is a winner and the furniture's oak finish is easily enhanced by occasional oiling. Extending dining table, £800.
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"Awareness of how and where things are made is integral to this trend. Handmade things have an authenticity which is ultra fashionable currently," says Anita Kohn at interiors specialists, Living In Space.
Wooden furniture adds real impact and character in a neutral room. Showcase the material a piece is made from, and appreciate its connection to nature demonstrated by raw, unfinished surfaces and the blemishes that can only enhance its character.
"There's a growing demand for pieces that aren't bland and boast unique knots and grain. People want pieces that will grow old disgracefully because wear and tear - like laughter lines - adds to both patina and visual charm."
"Wool, hemp, jute, linen and even horsehair are some of the natural materials that featured in the Summer collections of the major fabric houses." Natural beauties: A new modular seating system called The Terrace Loft is made from carved, reclaimed teak and upholstered with generous, squashy cushions. Prices start from £4,795 from Raft, a company offering ecofriendly traditionally crafted furniture.
Nice 'n natural Floors, all too often considered last in a scheme, can have enormous impact on a room, and a little DIY sanding and varnishing bare floorboards could transform them. Alternatively, explore the ranges of carpets in natural fibres such as seagrass, sisal or coir. Crucial Trading has an excellent selection.
texture Hard surfaces and raw materials, no matter what their beauty, need to be balanced by the softness and contrast of textured fabrics.
Complement the look with wooden utensils. Designer, John Rocha's wooden platter, £15, and serve bowl, £22, from Debenhams.
"We're tiring of clinical, sterile modern environments and want to put the heart and humanity back into homes," explains Russell Pinch, who with his wife, Oona runs Pinch Design, specialising in imaginative furniture made from sustainable British woods.
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Accessorise with wooden pieces, such as a Hudson cube nest of wooden tables, £99.99, from Dunelm Mill, or invest in some of the quirky pieces from Pedlars. Go the top of the class with its vintage American school chair with polished wood seat, £55, or a back-tobasics with a utility storage solution, a French crate
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complete with original makers label, £19.50. Natural beauties: Get to the root of the style with nature- inspired homeware from John Lewis. A sheesham wood Stowaway stool, £109, and a carved Bark vase, £23.
Layer fabrics of different textures together to add interest, such as wool with silk, or silk with satin for a glamorous sheen. A pure wool Bergen throw with a silk satin border comes in silver or dusky mauve, £125. Aid sweet dreams by dressing a bed in crisp cotton lightly textured, Hutton Stripe bed linen. A double duvet cover is £45.
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ooking to impress can be a daunting experience, and with certain celebrity chefs urging us to try all sorts of farfetched and elaborate creations, it can seem downright hopeless.
This Morning's Phil Vickery explains why good food needn't be difficult to make, and how you can make puddings by using basic offthe-shelf products. The husband of TV presenter Fern Britton, Vickery is one of an elite circle of chefs to have bagged a Michelin star four years in a row, so it seemed only right to test his theory. These recipes might not be the
healthiest, but then they are desserts - and they're inexpensive to make. “As long as people are getting value for money, they're happy."
Here are some of Phil's recipes to try out:
cheat's chocolate
banoffee pie Serves 12 Preparation time: 1 hr
Add the melted butter to the crushed biscuits and blend well. Press the mixture into the base and part way up the sides of an 18cm loose-bottomed cake tin, then chill well. Make the filling: Melt the chocolate gently in the microwave then mix in the Carnation Caramel. Beat until smooth. Spread the filling over the biscuit base and chill for about 1 hour, until firm.
For the base: 85g butter, melted 250g dark chocolate digestive biscuits, finely crushed
For the filling: 200g dark chocolate, melted 397g can Carnation Caramel
For the topping: 4 bananas 300ml double cream, lightly whipped Cocoa powder to dust
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To serve, slice the bananas, fold half of them into the whipped cream and spoon over the base. Decorate with the remaining bananas and dust liberally with cocoa powder.
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Raspberry & white chocolate chunk cookies (Makes 20-30 cookies) 225g unsalted butter, softened 225g caster sugar 170g tube Carnation Condensed Milk 350g self-raising flour 150g white chocolate, chopped 175g punnet raspberries Preheat the oven to 180 degree Celsius/Gas Mark 4. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar, until pale and then stir in the condensed milk. Sift in the flour and then work into a soft dough with your hands. Mix in the chocolate. Take a small handful of dough and flatten with your fingers. Place 2-3 raspberries into the centre of the cookie and fold over the sides of the dough to encase the raspberries. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Place onto parchment lined baking trays, spacing well apart and bake for about 15-18 minutes or until golden brown at the edges, but still a little soft. Leave to cool slightly and set before transferring to a cooling rack. The dough without the raspberries will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days or for about 1 month in the freezer - freeze in small slightly flattened chunks and bake as required.
Lemon posset Serving suggestion:
Preparation time: 10 minutes Chilling time: Approx 1 hr
try this with fresh raspberries and a crisp shortbread biscuit
For the posset: 397g can Carnation Condensed Milk 150ml double cream Finely grated zest and juice of 4 large unwaxed lemons (about 150ml)
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mixture will thicken very quickly. Spoon the lemon cream into ramekins, or a large trifle bowl and then chill for at least an hour, or overnight. To serve, muddle the mint For garnish: leaves with the sugar and 1tbsp chopped mint leaves lemon juice and sprinkle a 1tsp granulated sugar little onto the lemon cream. Squeeze of lemon juice Most creamy mousses need some sort of setting Whisk the condensed milk agent, gelatine being the and cream together until most popular. Here, the thick and very light; reaction between the acid 4 or 5 minutes. from the fruit, the Add the lemon juice and condensed milk and the zest and whip for a few cream, make a great seconds only as the setting combination.
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West Coast Motor Auctions is the Fylde coasts No.1 motor auction. Based on Poulton Industrial Estate off Garstang Rd in Poulton Le Fylde. We have been in business for over 20 years offering 250-300 vehicles per week with entries received from many sectors including local authorities, Bailiffs, Liquidators, Solicitors and Finance companies, as well as the more traditional main agents, local garages, local businesses and private sellers. Our sales are twice a week on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7pm. Anybody is welcome, be it buying or selling, trade or private. If you haven`t been to one of our buzzing auction sales before why not come along and see what all the fuss is about?
sure to sell and with prompt payouts assured what are you waiting for? Of course on the other hand, if your looking to buy a car theres no better way to save yourself some time and money than sticking your hand up and bidding to grab yourself a bargain... nevermind how much fun it can be! But worry not, if you don`t have the stomach for bidding you can always come along during the day instead to see what we have on offer.
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TRUSTWORTHY service and value for money – that’s the pledge being made by newly-launched Direct Tyres and Auto, of Talbot Road, Blackpool. Managing director of the vehicle service centre, Steve Richardson, heads the team of fully time-served qualified mechanics who offer an honest, reliable service at competitive prices. So confident of his ability to provide this outstanding service, Steve, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry is making a solemn promise to customers and this is “to provide all our customers with exceptional service and build on our reputation for integrity, honesty and expertise and NEVER carryout unnecessary or unauthorised work,” he says.
Direct Tyre & Auto have also recently launched a new mobile tyre fitting service. The mobile van will come to your home or work at no extra charge or call out fee and at a date and time to suit you. Call the centre now and ask for Nigel or Tony to pre-book your tyre fitting service on 01253 398640. Direct Tyre & Auto offer a range of services including full vehicle servicing and diagnostics, leading tyre brands, suspension, brake discs, brake pads and brake skimming, a wide range of batteries, wheel alignment, special 3 year guarantees on all exhausts and oil change and filter services.
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INDESIT SMALL CHEST FREEZER SUITABLE FOR GARAGE EXCELLENT WORKING ORDER £40. QULACAST COBRA ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER EX/C £50 T: 01253 827259 ................................................................................................................. PORTABLE REMINGTON ENVOY TYPE WRITER £20 T: 854387 ................................................................................................................. FOUR WHEEL WALKER WITH SEAT £20. TRIPOD WALKER £20.BED REST £5.BATHROOM CABINET £4 T:07511 982691 ................................................................................................................. BEAUTIFUL MOSES BASKET WITH TWO STANDS, ONE ROCKING, ONE STATIC EX/C NEW MATTRES £30 T:07833 907052 ................................................................................................................. 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LINK-Sport Football For ALL Initiative Our Football For ALL initiative welcomes children who are new to football, or who would just like some extra training, with the emphasis on a fun and friendly environment. Headed up by Level 2 coaches, Andi Whitworth and Joe Rooney, we welcome Boys and Girls aged between 4 and 11, each and every Sunday, from 10:30am - Midday. Trainers, Football Boots, Shin Pads and a Drink recommended. The BJFF Club House is on the corner of Kelvin Road and Carr Road and has a fully-stocked snack bar which will be open serving hot and cold food and drinks. Training will continue throughout the Summer months and all newcomers will be given a warm welcome. If you are interested in coming along, with your son or daughter, you can simply turn up at the Club House on Sunday morning, or pre-book with our Football For ALL Lead Coordinator, Andi Whitworth (FA Level 2 coach) on 07791 137682 (or e-mail— andiwhitworth@hotmail.co.uk). The first session is FREE, and then £3 thereafter. New Players Required - GIRLS School Years 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.....At BJFF we currently have two dedicated GIRLS only teams, training and playing matches in the North Valley Youth League. We currently have teams representing BJFF at Under 12's (School Years 6 and 7) and Under 14's (School Years 8 and 9). We are on the lookout for players at both age groups, and we are also currently recruiting players to start a NEW GIRLS TEAM at the Under 10's / 11's age group (current School Years 4, 5 and 6). If you are interested in joining either of the established teams, or joining us to set up a new team, training will initially be with the Under 12's Girls, separating as the Squad becomes big enough to sustain itself. Please contact Simon Walford (Mobile - (07920) 865497, or E-Mail—siwalford1965@googlemail.com) for more details. New Team Development - BOYS Under 11's Predators - 21 Players on TRIAL.....At BJFF, we are delighted to have created a NEW BOYS TEAM (our Under 11's Predators) for next season, which will take part in the Blackpool & District League, playing 11-A-Side football. Our new starters have now had 8 training sessions, and the squad has been downselected to 15 players. A kit sponsor has been secured, thanks to Blackpool 6th Form College, so the new squad will benefit from a brand-new Prostar playing kit. If any players are interested in joining the Squad (current School Year 5), please contact Andy Griffiths ASAP on 07884 476954 (or e-mail -
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Bispham Junior Football Federation agriffit@csc.com). Club House & Facilities News.....Work on the concreting of the car park, under-taken by our local contractor CALMAC, has been completed. Our new mini soccer pitches, directly behind our Club House, are taking shape, with the covering of grass benefitting from the recent rain. Unfortunately, the fencing we had hired to protect the area of land has been stolen (overnight the day before Bispham Gala) so this means we are now liable to the hire company for replacement of 50 Herras Fence Panels, potentially costing the Club £2,750. Stealing from Kids is the lowest of the low.......... Fund-Raising and Social Events.....The Fund-Raising and Social Team have as always been busy, with the World Cup Raffle drawn on World Cup Final night the two star prizes were claimed by two lucky winners, with the funds raised put towards the fundraising team target, to pay for the concreting of the car park. We also took part in the Bispham Gala procession on Saturday 17th July, with over 150 youngsters taking part decked out in full BJFF regalia.............. a fantastic sight, and showing our full support for the community. We have just held our end of term, schools out, Hawaiian Luau Party, at The Red Lion. With 230 BJFF revellers descending on the Red Lion in Hawaiian shirts and Radio Wave presenter Hayley Kay in charge of the fun and games, everyone had a fantastic night, celebrating the start of the summer holidays and raising some money at the same time. Finally, we are on the lookout for donations of crockery for our "Smash the Crockery" stall at our Tournament at the end of August - if anyone can donate any surplus crockery please contact Andy Griffiths ASAP on 07884 476954 (or e-mail agriffit@csc.com). Summary.....Our website is regularly updated with up -to-date information and contact details - see www.clubwebsite.co.uk/bjff If you would like to bring your child down to BJFF, or would like to get involved in coaching / fundraising / voluntary work of any kind, or you are a business who could support us with our numerous sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact our Chairman, Andy Griffiths on 07884 476954 (e-mail - agriffit@csc.com).
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community Feeling a bit lonely? "Just Good Friends" social group (40's to 60's age group) meets Thursdays from 8.00 pm at Cleveleys ex-Servicemen's Club, Victoria Rd. Tel 869519. Many thanks, Lynn & Scarlett Murder Mystery night in aid of Trinity Hospice 21st of August, 7.30pm at St. Bernadette's church hall Bispham. £6 a ticket including hotpot supper. Please contact Carolyn Quay (07808302049) or Sheila Swann (01253 867276) for tickets and further information. 28th-30th of October, 7.30pm at St. Bernadette's church hall Bispham, "Tomb With A View" a murderous comedy by Norman Robbins. Please contact Phil Higginbottom (07765661087) or Mark Ramsden (07926642490) for further details. Summer Challenge - Hairspray Monday 26th July 2010 - Friday 6th August 2010 A summer school with a difference. This year’s production is the fantastic musical Hairspray. There are just two weeks to rehearse, produce and perform the musical at Blackpool’s North Pier Theatre on Friday 6 August at 7pm. The children will work with industry professionals and will also learn the basics of performing arts and stage management. Time: 10am – 4pm Venue: Scream Theatre Schools, 11 Wareham Road, Blackpool Cost: £15 per day (£150 in total) Age: 6 – 18 years Info: Helen Stannard 01253 309060 Youngsters Holiday Camp Norbreck Monday 26th July 2010 - Friday 3rd September 2010 Come and join in the fun all summer long at our holiday club. Themed weeks including sports stars and movie stars. Sports activities including tag rugby, football and dodgeball. Dance, pamper parties, catwalk experience, disco, arts and crafts, fun workshops, drama, DVDs, Nintendo, X Factor talent show. Trips out to the cinema, beach, crazy golf. Our Early Years Professional teacher creates distinctive activities for 4-6 year olds and 7-12 year olds. Time: 8am – 5.30pmVenue: Norbreck School, Blackpool Cost: Please enquireAge: Kids Camp 4 – 7 years, Youth Camp 8 – 12 years Info: Danni Glover 01253 869729 Greg Porter School of Tennis Summer Camp Monday 26th July 2010 - Monday 30th August 2010 Learn everything there is to know about tennis. Gain an understanding of the rules, learn the different shot techniques including forehand, backhand, volley, serve and return of serve. Tournaments every afternoon. Time: 10pm - 3pmVenue: Norbreck Bowling and Tennis Club Cost: £10 per day Age: 6 - 16 years Info: Greg Porter 07738495914, Chloe Appleyard 0785160185 All families are invited to Saturday Messy Church and BBQ on the 28th August theme 'Up a Tree'. 3pm-5.30pm in the Barn at Bispham All Hallows Church on All Hallows Road. Small charge for BBQ although children attending Messy Church activitiy at 3pm will get 1st burger or 1st hot dog free. Future dates for your diary are Saturday's 2nd October - Harvest, 6th November Bonfire and 4th December - Advent. Messy Church activities are for all age groups from babies upwards and include Craft, Cooking, Food, Toddler Area, Fellowship, Worship and Fun.
What's On Great Eccleston Farmers' Market Wednesday 18th August This popular farmers' market runs alongside the existing weekly market at The Square in Great Eccleston. It has all the tasty local produce on offer you could possibly want. Get chatting with the local storeholders to find out about their produce and even get some tips on the best way to cook/ prepare them. Every third Thursday, 9am-3pm Info: 01995 602125 Myerscough College Open Morning Saturday 21st August An excellent opportunity for prospective students to meet the staff, tour the campus and find out more about the college and our courses. 10am - 12.30pm. Myerscough College, St Michaels Road, Bilsborrow. Info: 01995 642222 Garstang Arts & Music Festival Saturday 21st August 2010 Monday 30th August Come and visit this historical market town during the festival to see live bands, street performers, jesters, workshops, outdoor art events, evening entertainment and much more. Info: 01253 887641 Poulton Farmers' Market Saturday 21st August Held in and around the pituresque Ct Chad's Church, Poulton Farmers' Market is the perfect place to pick up some scrumptious local produce. You'll find a great selection of fresh fruit and veg, bread, locally reared meats and some of the best homemade pies and cakes. Every fourth Saturday, 9am - 1pm Info: 01253 883470 Tractor Pulling Championships Sat 28th Aug Sun 29th Aug The world's most exciting powerful motorsport, lots of noise and a real fun experience. The floodlit Pull is on Saturday evening the the afternoon Pull is on Sunday. This spectacular annual event will feature the British Championship Finals as well as lots of invited European guests. Times are Saturday 4:00pm-11:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm. Admission charges - Children £4, Adults £11.25, Family ticket £27. Venue Great Eccleston Showground. Info: Lisa Parkinson 01995 672563 Knott End Coastguard Open Day Sun 29th Aug A chance for the community to come and have a look around the Coastguard station and at the rescue equipment used by HM Coastguard. Also find out more on how to have a safe and enjoyable day at the seaside. Practical information on flares and equipment to be carried for those that are planning to or already own a vessel of their own. Held at Knott End Coastguard Station, Bourne May Road, Knott End. 10am - 4pm. Cost: FREE. Info: Phil Smith 01253 702387 or 07949 949333 Garstang Show Saturday 7th August Full day's entertainment including cattle, sheep, light horses, heavy horses, show jumping, cheese show, horticulture, floral art, children's craft, WI exhibition, craft tent, food hall, children's rides, over 100 trade stands, vintage tractors & machinery plus much more! www.garstangshow.org. Time: 8am - 9.30pm approx. Cost: £10
Elswick Legstretcher Friday 13th August A pleasant circular 2 hour walk 11am - 1pm Meet at Bonds Ice Cream Free Info: 01995 602125
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Useful Numbers
Bispham Police Station Red Bank Road, Bispham, FY2 0HJ 0845 125 35 45 NON EMERGENCY ONLY
Regenda Housing 0844 736 0066
Blackpool Airport 01253 343434
Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60 24hrs www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Manchester Airport 0161 489 3000
Call 999 in an EMERGENCY ONLY, Fire, Police, Ambulance and Coastguard
Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net
TV Licensing 0844 800 6772
Connect Young People Centre 01253 751047
Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
Help the Aged 0808 800 6565
Tax Credit Helpline 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk
Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Safety Check 0800 169 1125 Gas Leaks 24hr Service 0800 111 999
UK Passport Advice 0870 521 0410
AGE Concern Shops Fleetwood 120 Lord St 01253 770557 Poulton 9 Church St 1253 899087 Bispham 155-157 Red Bank Rd
Fair Trading & Consumer Helpline 01253 478395
Mental Health Helpline 0500 639 000
Wyre District Citezens Advice 01253 308400
Child Death Helpline 0800 282 986
R.S.P.C.A 01253 873616
United Utilities 0800 195 4141
Cruse bereavement Helpline 0844 477 9400
P.D.S.A 01253 838585
Emergency Heating Repairs 0845 074 4002 24hrs
Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600
Electricity 01772 555995 Water Burst/No Water 0845 746 2200
Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Duty Chemist Sundays - Morrisons Cleveleys Group Practice 01253 853992
Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 769 7555 Childline 0800 1111 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0808 800 5000 Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222
Fleetwood Hospital 01253 306 000
National Debtline 0808 808 4000
Blackpool Victoria 01253 300 000
Christians Against Poverty 01253 875958
Rossall Hospital 01253 300 000 NHS Direct 24hrs 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Dental Enquiries - Fylde & Wyre 01253 306378 24hrs 7 days Out of Hours Emergency 01253 308105
Missing People 0500 700 700 24hr National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 Help Direct 0303 3331021 Tourist Information 01253 773953
Fleetwood Health Centre 01253 771136 Knott End Ferry 01253 891000 Smoking Cessation 0845 601 2186 Wyre Borough Council 01253 89100 Out of Hours 01253 895116 www.wyrebc.gov.uk Blackpool Council 01253 477477 www.blackpool.gov.uk Fylde Borough Council 01253 658658 www.fylde.gov.uk
Blackpool Transport Buses & Trams 01253 473000 Stagecoach 01772 886633 National Express 0870 580 8080 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Highways Agency 0845 50 40 30
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