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LINK-Fleetwood Editors Letter
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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. What a GREAT turnout out for Lighthouse Walk with RNLI to Wyre Light, record turnout 1273 walkers and £1500 raised, a little press with LINK can work wonders. 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. LINK-Magazine is now proud sponsor of Fleetwood Gym under 7’s team that will feature this month see inside for FGYM update and also helped design there new logo. 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 and Fleetwood to 9000 copies, 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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John Jenkinson MOT & Service
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Adult Learning Courses
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Property Bare Facts for Rooms
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Discount Property Offers
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SL Cosmetic Surgery
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1/2 Price at Slimming World
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Where Am I?
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Kids & Family Discount Vouchers
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West Coast Motor Auctions
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Mercedes-Benz Motoring Feature
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Discount Motoring
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LINK-Cash Ads
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Fleetwood Gym Football
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Battle of Britain Mount Flowerbed
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What’s On, Library & Churches
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Neighbourhood Policing Team
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Useful Numbers
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Fleetwood Town FC
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Classified Trades & Services
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bare facts for rooms 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.
Wooden-it-be-lovely
"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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“At any Slimming World Group kids are welcome any time. It fact we even run the FREE proA weight loss expert in Fleetwood is warning that gramme for 11-15 holidays can be one of the riskiest times for family year olds who atweight gain. tend with an adult member called Free Her advice comes after an online survey of nearly to Go to really help 1000 slimmer’s revealed that nearly a quarter of them the whole family find summer the most challenging time to lose weight lose weight and feel and 22% report gaining more than a stone over the great. We offer summer. unlimited support and a second to Janet Hutchinson runs the Larkholme, Fleetwood none eating planSlimming World groups and herself lost over 9 stone Food Optimising. Hunger need never be an issue after years of struggling with her weight before train- again with so much Free Food. Along with the fantasing to start her own business as a Slimming World tic Body Magic Programme which helps everyone consultant. She says “Summer is one of the most become more active, fitter and healthier. Just come testing times for slimmer’s. It can be really difficult to along to group for the warmest welcome and latest stay on track when normal routines go out of the member summertime offers” window because of holidays away from home and the kids off school. Slimmer’s find that eating out on Slimming World Consultant: days away with the kids can be difficult too. Just keeping the family occupied, fed and active over the Janet Hutchinson 01253 772901 school holidays can be stressful for many mums and dads”
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SOLAR SYSTEM WORD SEARCH Find the words about the Solar System, listed below, in the word search grid. Circle each letter one by one. Each letter of the solar system word search grid may be used in more than one word. When the word search puzzle is complete, read the remaining letters left to right, top to bottom, to learn an interesting fact about the solar system. ASTEROIDS CERES COMETS DWARF PLANETS EARTH EIGHT PLANETS ERIS HAUMEA JUPITER MAKEMAKE
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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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FIRSTDRIVE
Mercedes-Benz E-Class cabriolet
The astonishingly vast Mercedes-Benz line-up has become a little simpler of late, with the CLK coupe and cabriolet models being replaced by new versions badged E-Class.
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f there is a German equivalent of the Plain English Campaign, it may well be jumping with Teutonic joy. The CLK experiment was a highly successful one for Mercedes, with the rebranded E-Class variants proving more popular than ever, but as much of that was surely down to the quality of the vehicles as it was the allure of a more exotic moniker. The E-Class badge allows the uninitiated, or those simply daunted by a list of prefixes that would give a computer programmer nightmares, more of an insight into what's on offer in terms of size and the place in the range.
for rear seat passengers. There's a much reduced degree of buffeting at speed, extending the options for top-down driving as the reduced air movement within the cabin allows a steady temperature to be maintained using the climate control and, for front seat passengers, the neck warming AirScarf system. The trade off is a steady whoosh as air diverts around the device.
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refinement, good looks and spaciousness makes the E350 CGI Cabriolet simply excellent
Ironically, as identification has become simpler, the car itself has become more complicated. Always a leader in technology and innovations, Mercedes has not been resting on its laurels with the new E-Class Using the same two-door, four-seat layout as the Cabriolet. E-Class Coupe, the new Cabriolet features a canvas roof. It's a very discreet piece of canvas however, with The big development comes in the shape of the new the vehicles rising belt line only requiring a small piece AirCap system. A simple idea neatly executed, the of fabric to cover the occupants. The Cabriolet manages AirCap extents from the top of the window frame and acts as a frontal defector sending the airflow arcing over to retain the same enormous glass house as the Coupe, the top of the car and improving interior refinement with an impressive feat that aids visibility and gives the cabin an airy feel. the roof down. It works well, although the effects are more noticeable
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MOTORING Stowing in less than 20 seconds, the roof takes a chunk out of the reasonably accommodating boot space but leaves a delicious profile in its absence. On the way back up it pours into place in an eerily hushed manner, with the exception of a reassuring clunk as it hooks into the windscreen frame. Mercedes claims the canvas roof offers the same rollover resistance as the fixed-head coupe, an impressive feat. A range of three diesel and four petrol engines is available on the new model, all boasting the Blue Efficiency badge with the exception of the range topping E500 V8. The 3.5-litre 288bhp unit in the E350 CGI seems particularly well suited to the E-Class Cabriolet. Naturally more refined than the impressive diesel units, its performance doesn't fall far short of the range topping model, all be it without the distinctive V8 rumble.
the E-Class Cabriolet feels solid roof up or down
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Mercedes' seven-speed automatic transmission is a key component in the model's driveability, too. It offers a range of ratio's that means the E350 CGI is never caught wanting. Slick changes come quickly when low speed cruising, upping the pace and selecting the sport option allows the gears to be held for longer, wringing out the power from the top of the rev range. It's reactive enough to negate the need to use the paddle shifters and the model's responsive chassis can be enjoyed using the fully auto setting. The light canvas roof and chunky, high-shouldered body means the E-Class Cabriolet feels solid roof up or down, with scuttle shake virtually eradicated and an ability to ride bumps that's within touching distance of the E-Class saloon. And thanks to a spacious cabin, the impressive level of interior refinement and high quality materials can be enjoyed by four occupants. A genuine four-seater, the rear can comfortably accept two adults with large doors and automatic sliding seats making it easy to access. With its high end specification and clever innovations the E-Class Cabriolet is not a simple car, but adhering to a list of simple qualities such as refinement, good looks and spaciousness makes the E350 CGI Cabriolet simply excellent.
Facts at a glance: Model:
Mercedes-Benz E350 CGI Cabriolet, £40,465.
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3.5-litre petrol unit developing 288bhp and 269lb/ft of torque.
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7-speed automatic transmission, driving the rear wheels.
Performance:
Maximum speed 155mph, 0-62mph 6.8 seconds.
CO2 emissions:
206g/km.
Economy:
32.8mpg.
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Fleetwood Gym Football August brings a big month for Fleetwood Gym FC, first of all August see the launch of our new kit design with our newly designed logo. Fleetwood Gym have used our old club shield logo for over 70 years, but it was felt that as we have relaunched Fleetwood Gym as a sole football club that now was the time to change the old logo with the red discus thrower which represented the overall gymnasium we had on Rhyl street. The new logo keeps some of the old design but pull us forwards to the future and includes more reference to Fleetwood with the Inclusion of the Pharos lighthouse and to make reference to us moving forward the inclusion to old Fleetwood town “onward” . This kit and logo will make its debut at our annual Daz Smith Tournament on Saturday 21st August at King Georges, Fleetwood. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our new sponsors for our six new kits. Our Under 7’s sponsored by Link Magazine, Under 9’s by Smooth Finish Plasterers, Under
11’s by R A OB Horace Blyth Lodge, Under 13’s by Mike Sanderson Electrical, Under 14’s by Chadwick and our new adult team by Foulds Metals. This tournament was created last year in mark of respect to Fleetwood Hero Darren Smith who last year was killed fighting for his country. Darren played all his junior football for Fleetwood Gym up to Under 15’s when the team fell apart with just one year left to run. With the blessing off Darren’s family we offered to run a yearly memorial cup competition as a fitting remembrance to Darren.
FC and out of town club Benchill Celtic from Manchester. All our teams from our very new reception age children to our Under 14’s will compete, the day kicks off at 10am at King Georges and the day is open to all to come down and support junior football in the town. Also in August see the start of our first summer holiday soccer camps. They will run at King Georges over 3 weeks from August 2nd – 6th , August 9th – 13th and August 16th - 20th . Child can come from one day to all week. The day starts at 9am – 4.00pm . The cost is only £5 per child per day or the full week only £20 for more info contact Mike McGarvey on 07810545623.
Last year saw us Fleetwood Gym compete with local rivals Spirit of Youth in a club vs club compititon with the winner being Spirit of Youth.
Our new under 5’s to Under 7’s train every week 10am on King Georges, so if you would like your child to come down and play for Fleetwood Gym just bring them down Every Saturday and be a part of the team.
This year see the tournament get bigger as it becomes a 3 club competition with us competing against local club Layton
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Mount flowerbed A new flowerbed has been unveiled on the Mount in Fleetwood to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. A community fundraising effort resulted in ÂŁ3,000 for the intricate display, which was made up of 70 boxes of specially grown plants put together by the Wyre Borough Council nursery in Thornton.
war hero Bill Griffiths who lost both arms and both eyes clearing a minefield while serving as a Japanese prisoner of war.
These will flower fully with a blaze of colour in a week or two.
The idea was put forward and campaigned by ex Mayor Keith Riley who though it would be a great fitting remembrance to those that fought on our behalf and will never be forgotten.
air or sea
Mayor of Wyre Councillor Russell Forsyth welcomed air cadets and veterans at the unveiling, including 90-year-old
The Mount at Fleetwood is a fitting place to mark the anniversary and will be on shown to all that pass by land,
Anyone who wishes to sponsor the flower bed for next year should contact the council on 01253 891000
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What's On
Friday 6 August St. Paul’s Church, Darbishire Road COFFEE MORNING & BOOK SALE 10.00am to 12.00noon. Admission Free Everyone welcome.
Larkholme Lane BREAKING BREAD 12.00noon come and enjoy a simple meal in excellent company, all for £2.50. You could come to Church first at 11.30am for a brief service of worship before enjoying your meal. You will be most welcome.
Tuesday 10 August to Friday 13 August Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road – CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE 4 day HOLIDAY CLUB from 10.00am to 12.00noon, for age 5 to 11 year olds £2.00 per day.
Every Wednesday St. Wulstan’s Church, Green Hut WEDNESDAY CLUB 2.00pm to 4.00pm come and enjoy pleasant company, a good “cuppa” and maybe a game of bingo. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday 18 August United Reformed Church Hall, Dronsfield Road FRIENDLY COFFEE MORNING 10.30am to 12.00noon. Come along for a friendly chat over tea/coffee and biscuits. Visit the Good as New Shop and bookstall, have a go on the raffle and tombola. Entrance 50p to include refreshments. Everybody is welcome.
Every Tuesday and Friday St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street COFFEE MORNING & CHRISTIAN BOOKSTALL from 9.30am to around 3.00pm. Come and enjoy a mug of tea/coffee and a sumptuous toasted tea cake, then go into Church for a quiet word – maybe light a candle - then browse the cards, books etc available on the Christian stall in Church. If there is a particular book you would like feel free to ask because Di can easily order it for you.
FLEETWOOD CHURCHES TOGETHER
Thursday 19 August St. Nicholas Church Rooms, Broadway COFFEE MORNING 10am to 11.15am. Do come ADVANCE NOTICE and enjoy a brew and a chat. Friday 20 August – Trinity Baptist Church, Poulton Road MONTHLY LUNCHEON 12.00noon to 1.30pm. Proceeds from donations will be divided between Trinity Hospice and Seaman’s Mission. All are invited to lunch and fellowship.
Saturday 4 September St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street COFFEE MORNING to raise funds for Fleetwood Music & Arts Festival which takes place in the town on the last weekend in September and the first weekend in October.
Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 September HERITAGE WEEKEND St. Nicholas, St. Mary, St. Peter and United Reformed Churches will be open to view and learn the history of at times over the weekend. The Masonic Hall, Lower Lighthouse, Lifeboat Station, Sunday 22 August Trinity Methodist Museum, Euston cellars and Rossall Church, Fleetwood Road BREAKFAST School will also be open and playing a AT TRINITY 9.30am to 10.30am for 5 to great part in the event. Brochures 12 year olds. Start with a simple outlining dates and times will shortly be breakfast, watch a DVD, play games, available in Libraries, Information read a Bible story, do an activity, and Centre, and most Churches. Just look pray. Come along and join in. Bring a out for the red “H” symbol, on the friend with you. The more the merrier. brochures and on bunting at participating venues over the Heritage Monday 23 August to Thursday 26 August Trinity Baptist Church, Poulton Weekend. Road HOLIDAY CLUB from 2.00pm to Friday 10 September United Reformed 4.00pm for age 5 to 11 year olds. Church, Agnew Road CORUS BRASS ENSEMBLE 7.00pm. This should be a Wednesday 25 August St. Wulstan’s wonderful evening of entertainment by Church, Poulton Road CONCERT BY an ensemble, who have become well BLACKPOOL MALE VOICE CHOIR regarded at home and abroad, which 7.30pm. Cost £4.00, and £3.00 celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary this concessions, to include refreshments. year. Do come and listen to one of the DON’T FORGET finest groups of musicians in the country. Tickets £7.00 or £5.00if you Every Tuesday St. David’s Hall, are a concession OAP or under 16. Saturday 21 August Mount Methodist Church, Mount Road –MESSY CHURCH from 10.30am to 12.45pm. Come with your children to enjoy refreshments, puzzles, board games, crafts, songs, hot lunch and cakes.
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Phone 01253 873622 for a ticket, or pay at the door. Wednesday 15 September Marine Hall, The Esplanade, SONGS OF PRAISE 7.00pm. Come along and have a good sing and raise the roof. Let’s make this the best ever. Brass Band is raring to go, the massed choir is waiting for the first rehearsal. All we need is a packed hall. Don’t forget, the charity for this year’s donations is “HELP FOR HEROES”, a very worthy cause for our full support. Let’s give it our all!! Please do join us at any of our events and services. You will always be made most welcome. Your talents and abilities could be invaluable. Come and share them. God Bless Fleetwood Museum will be holding the annual 2nd hand book sale again this year on the first & second weekend in September. We would be most grateful if you could ask your circulation list or readership for contributions. Any nearly new second hand (or first hand) books would be gratefully received & the profits for the sale will go directly into funding future museum displays and projects. Last years sale was a great fundraiser so the more books the better! Donations can be taken to The Museum between 11-4pm Monday - Friday or between 1-4pm Saturday or Sunday. If collection is needed, call the museum between these times on 01253 876621. Many thanks for your support. Angie Hesketh TRUSTEE Fleetwood Camera Club's annual print exhibition at Fleetwood library: 4th September to 1st October inclusive" in your August and September issues. Theresa McHugh - Press Officer, FCC
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COMMUNITY until he stops or is no longer in a position to carry on acting like he currently is.
Well hello again. I remember 2 months ago sitting in the glorious sunshine with our high hopes for the World Cup and now the summer holidays are here, it’s pouring with rain and we ended up disappointed again. Some things never change! But on the other hand some things do change! You will have heard on the news about falling crime rates and Fleetwood is no exception. I told you a few months ago how there was almost twenty per cent less criminal damage committed last year, a huge reduction. Well having just worked out the figures for the first quarter of this year, we have continued this success and improved on it, with a thirty per cent reduction on the same period in 2009. Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) also continues to fall. I have given examples in the last few columns I have written, of how we are achieving these reductions, such as the rowdy house being closed down on Laurel Avenue and the operation we led in the Memorial Park.
Another priority relates to drug dealing in the streets and alleys around the Styan Street area. We have enlisted the help of the force helicopter, which, in addition to our traditional methods, will be using the technology on board to help us gather evidence and identify offenders. It is our intention, with your help, to make Fleetwood a hostile place for anyone wanting to deal in drugs. So keep that information coming in. We do act on all of it in one way or another and all of it helps us in our efforts. If you would rather not call us direct then call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, it’s free, you can remain anonymous and you may even get a reward. Well, I will see you all next month, but until then, as they say on the television, don’t have nightmares, there really is no need, you live in one of the safest towns around. Sgt David Blight, Fleetwood Neighbourhood Policing Team
None of these reductions would be at all possible without all of the hard work and dedication of your PCSO’s. A lot of their work goes unseen by the majority, but those that are unfortunate to fall victim to crime or disorder will know how personally we take it in this office. Although no longer a PACT Priority, we still patrol the park regularly and PCSO Anne Mullins has continued the theme of our operation there to find more positive outlets for our children and young people. She helped organise a Family Beach Sports Day on Sunday 25th July to introduce people to activities they may not have otherwise considered. We have also continued to listen to and act on your concerns. We executed several drug warrants in the town during July as a result of information supplied by you, for example on Golbourne Close, where a man was arrested. The Community Beat Manager, PC Lester, is now working closely with the appropriate housing association to remove the spectre of drug dealing from that area, where many children are growing up. All of these warrants and our other priorities are led by information from you, so get to those PACT meetings, particularly if you have problems in your community that need resolving. Details of the meetings are on our website or on display in the Police Station. One of the current PACT Priorities relates to ASB opposite the Sea Cadet base and around the new park there. We know who is at the core of this and we are actively targeting that individual. We will keep doing so
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community FLEETWOOD TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS LAST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, FLEETWOOD LIBRARY 7 PM Next 3 meetings are on 31st August, 28th September & 26th October. Members of the public are very welcome Enquiries - 01253 773435 Events at Chatsworth Library August Saturday 31st JULY 11-3pm. Shape Your Space How would you like your library to look? What would you like to see in your library? Come to this consultation and bring your ideas for the future of Chatsworth Library. Tuesday 3rd 3.45-4.15pm. PACT meeting. Come and talk to Community Beat Manager Ian and PCSO Helen about concerns in the Chatsworth Area. Tuesday 3rd Summer Reading Challenge. Space Hop. Aliens 23.30pm Craft and stories that are out of this world. Tuesday 27th 11am-12pm The Whodunits Crime Reading Group will be taking part in a murder! Can you decide whodunit? Tuesday 27th 2-3.30pm. Space HopStars and planets. A craft and story event that is out of this world. Ongoing Events Every Monday, Knit, Natter and Sew from 2-3pm. Bring any crafts and join in the gossip! Refreshments will be provided. Every Thursday, Toddler Rhyme Time from 10.30-11.30. Parents and carers bring your toddlers for songs, rhymes and stories. Every Friday, Under Fives Storytime, 2.15-2.45pm. Half an hour of stories and an occasional rhyme. Details for all events are available from: Chatsworth Library, Chatsworth Ave, Fleetwood 01253 771601 chatsworth.library@lancashire.gov.uk Fleetwood Library August Events Thursday 5th: 2.00pm – 6.00pm Historical Crime: Arts and Crafts. A free family arts and crafts session with tutors from the Adult College, Lancaster. Includes an opportunity to find out about the college's summer 'taster courses'. Parents and children welcome Saturday 7th: 11.00am – 12.00pm Space Hop – Space Chase 1: Make a
What's On Dalek or a Martian! Join us for a fun children's activity and story session. Part of this year's Summer Reading Challenge. And don't forget to enter our Make an Alien Competition and create an alien out of recycled materials. Closing date Saturday 4th September. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: under 5's, ages 6 – 8, and ages 9 – 11. Tuesday 10th: 2.15pm – 3.15pm Adult Reading Group. Join us for an informal chat over coffee. The book for discussion this month is: Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope. Thursday 12th: 2.00pm – 3.00pm Seashore Secrets. A fun and educational event for all the family. Includes a presentation by Blackpool Sea Life Centre featuring a talk about rock pools, habitats and food chains. A portable rock pool with crabs, starfish, ray and shark egg cases will be on display – plus there will be stories, activities and special offers! Monday 16th: 2.00pm – 3.00pm Space Hop – Space Chase 2: Make a planet themed mobile. Join us for a fun children's activity and story session. Part of this year's Summer Reading Challenge. Thursday 19th: 2.00pm – 6.00pm Historical Crime: Arts and Crafts. A free family arts and crafts session with tutors from the Adult College, Lancaster. Includes an opportunity to find out about the college's summer 'taster courses'. Parents and children welcome. Tuesday 24th: 2.00pm – 3.00pm Space Hop – Lunar Landing: Design an Alien! Join us for a fun children's activity and story session – with a surprise to take home too! Part of this year's Summer Reading Challenge. Ongoing Events Baby Bounce and Rhyme. Friday mornings: 11.30am – 12noon. Songs, actions, rhymes and a lot of kneebouncing! Toddler Rhyme Time. Wednesday mornings: 10.30 am – 11.00am. Join in with fun, action rhymes and enjoy a short story. Story Time. Thursday afternoons: 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Story times for toddlers and pre-school children. Enjoy stories and lots of fun activities. Fleetwood Library and Information Service, North Albert Street, Fleetwood
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FY7 6AJ. Tel: 01253 775800 fleetwood.library@lancashire.gov.uk www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries we will be closed on Bank Holiday Mon, 30th August. Monday 9.30am – 5.00pm Tuesday 9.30am – 7.00pm Wednesday 9.30am – 12.30pm Thursday 9.30am – 7.00pm Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am – 4.00pm
Parent & Toddler Group Friday 20th August 9.30am – 11.00am In the Rossall Nursery and Infant Hall for children aged 0-2. For further details please contact Rossall Nursery 01253 774228. Help for Heroes Tony Mitchell playing a live acoustic set for HELP FOR HEROES @ the TANK Fleetwood 7th August 8:00pm with HOOKER & KINGPIN....PLEASE SUPPORT HELP FOR HEROES. Fundraiser for Brian House 07 August 11:00 - 22:00 Prince Arthur. aka(the bug) This day will be a charity fundraiser day. www.trinityhospice.co.uk/ brianhouse.html there will be raffles auctions live music singers dj raynor bouncy castles (king of the bouncy castle). auctions will include a signed photo by ricky hatton and other items to confirmed. bids for the photo oof ricky hatton is having bids on now. if anyone is interested it will be at nuborns baby shop tomorrow for bids to be placed. we have reciev...ed raffle prizes from the following shops.supersaver (movin groovin snakes) lords deli ( hamper) african gems (gift box) nail studio (£25 voucher) kfc( £12.99 family bucket) kodak shop (2 photo frames) charleighs (facial and a delux massage) salon 15 (£10 voucher) bbj quality butchers (£10 voucher) fleetwood quality meats (£5 voucher) and more to be collected. please try and come and make the childrens day. it will be fun. Parkinson UK Blackpool Fylde & Wyre Branch Entertainment August Meeting Venue Cleveleys Park Methodist Church West Drive Cleveys FY5 2BL August 2nd 2010 “Con Anima” Vocal Duo - September 15th “Alan & Barbara Hebden” Vocal Duo Contact-Mr Chris Whyham Chairman Tel 01253 893571 whyham@talktalk.net Mrs Marjorie Flemming Menbership Secretary Tel 01253 868086 marjoriefleming@talktalk.net
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community Fleetwood Police Station North Church Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6HN Tel 01253 876611 24hrs a day Enquiry Desk Open 8am-8pm Call 999 in an EMERGENCY ONLY, Fire, Police, Ambulance and Coastguard
Useful Numbers 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
AGE Concern Shops Fleetwood 45-47 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
Electricity 01772 555995
Cruse bereavement Helpline 0844 477 9400
P.D.S.A 01253 838585
Water Burst/No Water 0845 746 2200
Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600
Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Safety Check 0800 169 1125 Gas Leaks 24hr Service 0800 111 999
United Utilities 0800 195 4141 Emergency Heating Repairs 0845 074 4002 24hrs Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Duty Chemist Sundays - Morrisons Fleetwood Hospital 01253 306 000 Blackpool Victoria 01253 300 000 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 Fleetwood Health Centre 01253 771136 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
Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 769 7555 Childline 0800 1111 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0808 800 5000 Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 National Debtline 0808 808 4000 Christians Against Poverty 01253 875958 Missing People 0500 700 700 24hr National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 Help Direct 0303 333 1111 Tourist Information 01253 773953 Knott End Ferry 01253 891000 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 Blackpool Airport 01253 343434
Regenda Housing 0844 736 0066
Manchester Airport 0161 489 3000
Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60 24hrs www.environment-agency.gov.uk
UK Passport Advice 0870 521 0410
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Fleetwood town Away travel Rushden & Diamonds vs Fleetwood Town Blue Square Bet Premier Saturday 14 August 2010, kick-off 3pm Coach £15 Leaves Highbury at 9.00am Book online or in the club shop
Round Up by Derick Thomas
only way to gain experience is to play and he’ll get his chances. He’s only young and will need to be patient. Training ground update
In view of the club’s full time status the squad Defender Simon Grand have upped is under no illusion he sticks from will be fighting for one of last years the centre half shirts as Collins Park, pre-season progresses Blackpool towards the Blue base and have set up at the home of Fylde Square Bet Premier RFC, the Woodlands, in Ansdell. start on 14th August.
COMPETITION IN CENTE OF DEFENCE
Grand is coupled with recognised central defenders Steve McNulty and new-signing Paul Linwood who joined Town during the closeseason from Grimsby Town. Joining the trio to shore up the middle of defence is first year professional Jack Duggan, 17. “You want to be the best and competition for places only pushes you forward. All I can do is work hard and make sure that shirt is mine for the start of the season. It’s then all about keeping your place.
It was a difficult decision to make having invested heavily into the facilities and pitch at Collins Park, but in view of the increased number of training sessions and inadequate facilities for a full time regime, the decision was made to move. We also considered just using Collins Park for youth and reserves but felt it more cost effective, and less problematic, to hire a pitch by each game at AFC Blackpool.
Fylde’s facilities, which were used by Blackpool FC for a number of months last season, are superb. These include a state of the art Astroturf pitch, a training pitch and used, and maintained, by ourselves. There is also an equipped physio room and gymnasium. This is all in addition to a full catering kitchen “As a player, you don’t want to sit out games. which provides the I’ll be up against Paul and Steve and we players with mustn’t forget young Jack Duggan. He won the breakfast and lunch young player of the season and is one to watch at each session. in future. “To be honest, Jack is doing a good job in his own right. Through-out Austria and the preseason all the youngsters have done well and look comfortable in first team training. He’s still young and I’ve been there myself. They say the
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