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Editors Letter
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e have had some great weather recently so hope you have been making the most of it, by getting all those jobs done around the house, we have lots of businesses inside to help you, whatever you need. What a GREAT turnout out for the Festival of the Sea at Cleveleys this month, it was fantastic to see so many people, getting together and having fun. Well done to all the guys that organised it, you have created a landmark event for the town! Its great to see people making the most of the recent investment in the seafront.
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MAKING A
Be bold and make a statement!
GRAND ENTRANCE
Turn your hall into a star feature of your home - add a red carpet if you really want to join the glitterati - and just wait for the compliments for your 'award winning' taste.
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ou could transform your own 'entrance' into a star feature by giving the hallway of your home a 'make-over'."Turning on the style in a hall couldn't be more important," says interiors expert, Andrea Maflin for Fun On The Floor, an association of carpet specialists. "After all, a hall is the first space visitors encounter and its décor sets the tone for the whole home." All too often though, hallways wouldn't win any prizes for their décor as they're dowdy, neglected areas, collecting only clutter and debris rather than admiring glances as family and visitors pass through them.
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Naturally, halls have to accommodate practical details such as storage but that needn't limit the scope for imaginative effects, says Claire Hornby, creative stylist for Barker & Stonehouse.
"But these days halls and glamour should go together," stresses Maflin. "It's easy to get a fabulous 'welcome home' feeling with a thick, velvet pile carpet, perhaps in a stunning, bold colour such as 'red-carpet' red.
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there's no need to hold back from making a statement. Use oversized accessories for drama such as a huge mirror or a striking chandelier.
Henshaw black console table, £450, Osaka Cranberry wallpaper, £27 per roll, large Paloma glass lamp base, £90, cranberry vertical stripe shade, £40 and Claverton runner, £150, from Laura Ashley.
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"This is an area where you really can stamp your personality. A hallway and stairs are the core of a home, and provide a link to all the other rooms, but you can afford to be bold with decor style and colour because it's not an area where you are going to sit and relax." So make sure your entrance makes you proud and welcome in the glamour by following our guide to halls of fame.
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property Hallway solutions: Colour and pattern are now essentials for successful rooms, and a hall could be an easy place to start experimenting with decorative papers.
Stage a floor show Think flooring before walls as it has a dramatic effect, especially in a hallway where the eye is naturally drawn downwards and to the key feature - usually the stairs. "Don't rush into a flooring choice," advises Maflin. "Mistakes can be expensive and it is more costly to change than paint or wallpaper. Generally, I'd use the same flooring for hall, landings and stairways as this will give continuity to the scheme." Hallway solutions: Poseurs would love their own 'red carpet' and Fun On The Floor has a classic, a Balta Christchurch Twist in True Red, £29 per square metre.
Let it shine Lighting sets the mood in halls, says expert Sally Storey, design director at John Cullen. "Often hallways are narrow and can look dull but you can overcome that by featuring an oversized lantern or chandelier. Do ensure though that the light levels can be altered by having it on a dimmer switch," she advises.
"In a long hallway avoid a central downlight, and instead But if you haven't got a celebrity budget, simply paint the use shallow wall lights or table lights to break up the space by providing a soft glow. Recessed downlights stairs red! could create a wash of light on one wall." Louise Smith, Dulux colour and design manager says: "You can create a stylish stair runner easily using paint." Hallway solutions: Marks & Spencer and Bhs both have an impressive array of eye-catching chandeliers to suit She advises sanding stairs thoroughly first, then your budget and your taste. drawing the outline of the runner using a pencil and ruler. Masking tape along the edge should help ensure a sharp, accurate line when painting. Apply a coat of Dulux Multi-surface primer, £12.49 for 750ml, allow to dry thoroughly, and then use a deep red, Dulux Celebration, in non-drip gloss for wood and metal, £8.99 for 750ml.
Wonder walls Skinny, narrow, short or square: Rather like figures, hallways come in all shapes and sizes. But just as we use clothes to make the best of our appearance, paint and colour can also do a lot to 'trick the eye' and appear to alter the shape or size of this space. In a dark hall, for instance, enhance the light by using gloss paint on walls. Alternatively, bring a lofty ceiling down a peg or two by painting the area above a picture rail a warm shade, one which is darker than the walls below.
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Stunning storage One of the easiest ways to razzle-dazzle in a hallway is with a striking piece of furniture, from a wooden chest to a slim console table, and hanging a mirror above it will further enhance it.
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Graham & Brown's Spirit collection also features lovely papers to suit a hallway, including a stylised floral range, Charm, £30 a roll.
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Littlewoods' elegant French-style wooden console table, £179, available in silver, black or white finish
If you choose mirrored furniture as well as a large wall mirror you will easily maximise the feeling of light and space." In my view, it's hard to beat the glittering good looks of Graham & Green's Manhattan console table, £498, which is covered in multi-faceted mirrors. Complement it with the company's round bevelled wall mirror, £285.
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BEST WAY TO BUILD AN OLD-AGE NEST EGG Do bricks and mortar trump poorly-performing private pensions or low-rate ISA’s as a way of building a lump sum for old age?
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n that remarkable period from 1996 to August 2007, when the Halifax average house price zoomed from £63,900 to £199,600, many savers became convinced that it was. For a while, pensions trailed in property's slipstream.
There is also something transparent about regular rental income which pensions lack. Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) figures show buy-to-let mortgages increased from 3.5% of house purchase loans in 1999 to 28.9% in 2006.
Since the housing-market peak in autumn 2007, however, sentiment has changed abruptly and confidence remains wobbly amid fears of a 'double dip' recession. Anyone who bought a home to earn income in February 2008 is facing a 12% decline in its value which has probably wiped out much of their deposit before they begin the task of finding a tenant with a secure income. Two huge shadows have fallen across the image of buy -to-let as a safe investment. First, the debt solution comparison site IVA.com confirms a sharp rise in the number of property investors seeking serious debt advice. It reports a 53% leap in the number of investors struggling to pay creditors. Typical debts, it says, ranged from £163,000 to £201,000 - in all reported cases those saddled with property debt were middle-class professionals with big mortgage arrears. IVA.com director Terry Balfour says: "We have seen a near meltdown in the buy-to-let market, with a combination of rental arrears caused mainly by tenants losing their jobs, void periods and high fixed rate mortgages causing serious problems.
to-let repossessions remain a relatively small percentage of the market, our experience is that when landlords do get into trouble, debt levels become very unmanageable. "Our biggest debt cases are currently solicitors - again, in buy-to-lets - which goes to show even professionals can get it seriously wrong," he adds. But the biggest wake-up call is the warning from Fergus and Judith Wilson, the former teachers who built a portfolio of 700 rented homes in Kent worth around £225 million at the peak.
“Buy-to-let is absolutely dead and will never return” Mr Wilson told The Guardian. The couple are selling down their portfolio after coming under financial pressure when nearly 100 properties, nearly 13% of the total, were occupied by tenants failing to pay all, or part of, their rent in October 2008. The Wilsons were saved largely by the collapse of Lehman Brothers, which saw the Bank of England base rate slashed to 0.5% in March 2009. They now pay an average 2% interest on their massive loans, on a special deal with lenders who fear the huge portfolio will otherwise be dumped on their doorstep. If the base rate hits 3.5%, the Wilsons' vast mortgage repayments would exceed rental income.
"While it is encouraging to see the total number of buy-
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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 4 training sessions, and played their first game against Staining on Saturday 19th June. 21 players have been to training so far, with the final squad selection of 16 due to take place by mid-July. A kit sponsor has been secured, 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—agriffit@csc.com). Club House & Facilities News.....Work on the concreting of the car park, under-taken by our local contractor CALMAC, will be completed by the end of June. Our new mini soccer pitches, directly behind our Club House, are taking shape, but we need some well timed rain to ensure the grass grows........
End of Season Presentations.....All of our boys and girls enjoyed their End of Season Presentations, with the Under 10's and Above having their day on Sunday 13th June, with guest presenters Steve Thompson (Blackpool FC Assistant Manager) and Jamie Milligan (Fleetwood Town) handing out the awards. Our younger age groups (children aged 4 - 9) enjoyed their awards day the following Sunday, where we welcomed David Vaughan (Blackpool FC and Wales international) and John Hills (ex Blackpool and Everton FC) to present the Awards. Our sports memorabilia auction over the two days helped to raise in excess of £1500 for Club Funds. Our Team of the Year were our Under 9's, who were Coulton Cup Winners and finished 3rd in their first season of league football. Fund-Raising and Social Events.....The Fund-Raising and Social Team, in conjunction with our partners at The Red Lion, are running a World Cup Raffle, with 2 STAR PRIZES as well as 2-nights away on B&B basis at ANY Premier Inn throughout the UK, we have secured an authentic framed signed Jackie Charlton World Cup Winners shirt. Tickets are on sale from BJFF and The Red Lion between now and World Cup Finals night. Priced £1, all proceeds will go towards the provision of kit and equipment for all of our children. If you would like to take some tickets to sell, please contact Andy Griffiths ASAP on 07884 476954 (or e-mail agriffit@csc.com). Our Girls Tournament attracted 52 teams from across the country, with competitions taking place at Under 10's, Under 11's, Under 12's, Under 14's, and Under 15's. All of the girls had a fantastic day, and we were delighted with the proceeds of £2,500. We host an end of term, schools out, Hawaiian Luau Party, at The Red Lion (indoor and outdoor) on Friday 23rd July. Tickets are priced £4 per adult, £2 per child, or £10 for a family ticket. Entertainment provided throughout the evening, fancy dress a must. Tickets are on sale from our Fund-Raising Chair Lady, Julia King on (07790) 407286 (e-mail—coastaloffice@blueyonder.co.uk) Summary..... Our website is regularly updated with up-todate information and contact details - see >> http:// 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 All families are invited to Saturday Messy Church, 3pm-5pm in the Barn here at Bispham All Hallows on 22nd May, 19th June, 28th August, 2nd October, 6th November and 4th December. Activities for all age groups from babies upwards and include Craft, Games & free refreshments. 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 Craft & Gift Fair Saturday 17th July Sunday 18th July Large free admission marquee at Burnside Garden Centre, Thornton with a variety of British made crafts plus stunning giftware. Lots of card making supplies and accessories on sale too. 9.30am - 5pm both days. Further Information: Sandra Mather 01744 750606 Great Eccleston & District Agricultural Show Saturday 17th July - Sunday 18th July Annual agricultural show with something for everyone. Shires, cattle, pigs, sheep and goat classes. Light horse classes and BSJA jumping. Poultry, pigeon and budgerigar classes. Craft marquee, craftsmen at work, trade stands and food hall. Professional chef demonstrations. Classes for domestic science, handicrafts, cheese, horticulture, arts and children's work. Vintage tractors and vintage fairground. Special attractions: Tractor Pulling, displays by National Hawking School and Ferret Road Show. Companion Dog Show on Sunday. Admission prices - Adults £10, Children £2, Consessions £8 plus free parking. Event is held from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Further Information: Mrs Robinson 01995 679204
What's On Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox Saturday 24th July 2010 - Sunday 25th July 2010 Part of the Art and Drama Theatre Weekend hosted by the Gambolling Arena Theatre Company. This is a new show for 2010! The Fantastic Mr Fox tells the story of one fearless fox and his clashes with Boggis, Bunce and Bean (one fat, one short, one lean) three greedy farmers and the lengths they go to try and stop him. This new production will be jampacked full of fun, great music, audience participation and laughter.Time: Workshops – 10:30am – 12:30pm. Theatre performance 2pm-4pm Venue: Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah , Thornton CleveleysCost: £5 for art and drama theatre workshop. Age: Families and children age 5-15 years Further Information: Charlie Pass 01253 863100 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 Further Information: 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. Fleetwood Bowling Festival Sports activities including tag rugby, football and dodgeball. Monday 19th July - Friday 23rd July Dance, pamper parties, catwalk experience, disco, arts and Annual bowling competition in the seaside resort of crafts, fun workshops, drama, DVDs, Nintendo, X Factor Fleetwood played on the Marine Gardens and Memorial Park talent show. Trips out to the cinema, beach, crazy golf. Our greens. Entry forms are available from the Marine Hall by Early Years Professional teacher creates distinctive activities calling the telephone number below or by logging onto for 4-6 year olds and 7-12 year olds. www.marinehall.co.uk. Time: 8am – 5.30pm Further Information: Peter Jose 01253 825377 Venue: Norbreck School, Blackpool Cost: Please enquire Summer Beach Party Age: Kids Camp 4 – 7 years, Youth Camp 8 – 12 years Sunday 25th July 2010 Further Information: Danni Glover 01253 869729 FREE event held at Fleetwood Beach from 1pm - 6pm. There will be an alcohol free family fun day with lots of Greg Porter School of Tennis Summer Camp sports, beach and water activities. Come along, get active Monday 26th July 2010 - Monday 30th August 2010 and join in the free fun at the beach. Learn everything there is to know about tennis. Gain an Further Information: Anne Mullins 01253 876611 understanding of the rules, learn the different shot Parkinson's UK The monthly meeting of the Blackpool branch will take place at 7-30pm on Monday July 5th 2010 at our new meeting venue, Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall, West Drive Cleveleys FY5 2BL.Entertainment This Month = Bingo, Preston Branch Visit, Hot Pot Supper, Support, advice and information is provided for people with Parkinson”s along with their partners, family members and friends, and all new members will be made most welcome. Info: Marjorie Fleming 01253 868086 marjoriefleming@talktalk.net Chris Whyham 01253 893571 Email : whyham@talktalk.net
techniques including forehand, backhand, volley, serve and return of serve. Tournaments every afternoon. Time: 10pm - 3pm Venue: Norbreck Bowling and Tennis Club Cost: £10 per day Age: 6 - 16 years Further Information: Greg Porter 07738495914, Chloe Appleyard 0785160185
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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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