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ell here we are in October, the nights getting shorter, crisper cooler air with spooky goings on at the end of October, it will be our first opportunity to take our daughter trick a treating oh what fun, just hope daddy doesn't have to get dressed up as well. We have great kids offer at Farmer Parrs for Halloween as well as many spooky evening events to be held. Early November will bring anticipation of Bonfire Night, pleas be sure to go along to a local supervised event for your and your families safety, Main planned events will be at Cottam Hall Playing Fields in Poulton and Rossall School off Westby Way Fleetwood for the 2nd annual Bonfire & Fireworks display, big turnouts to both events - get wrapped up, be safe and have fun! We are looking for more local features and positive stories, if you have something to share, email us with text and images and will see what we can do. Congratulations LINK-Spotter Mrs I Causer, Westby Way, Poulton Le Fylde who won our where am I competition £50 on its way to you. NEWS: LINK-Magazine is now offering professional websites at affordable prices, to new and existing clients, for details see advert inside. Note: credit for last months cover shot of Rossall School was by local photographer Craig Sparks Many Thanks
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Tick Tocks nursery Tick Tocks Nursery on Lawsons Road, near Thornton centre is piloting a new scheme called FLEXI-CARE.
September 6th and have just completed their party room specifically for 2-5 year olds. Give your child the best gift you can and enrol at Tick Tocks during
September.
This system only charges parents for the childcare they use, so if you work shifts and Tick Tocks Nursery, 82-84 Lawsons only require childcare Road, Thornton between 11am and 3pm, you will only be 01253 820555 charged four hours childcare.
Manager Lauren Smith announces, "This will potentially save parents hundreds, if not thousands of pounds in unnecessary childcare fees as most nurseries adhere to strict session times". After their fantastic Ofsted report, Tick Tocks is going from strength to strength.
They now cater for children from 18 months, provide free nursery grant education, are open 8.00am until 6.00pm from
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Head Chef Stuart Thomson at Harvey Nichols Second Floor Restaurant Manchester took a handful of customers on an exclusive trip to Fleetwood Fish Market to meet the local suppliers and celebrate their fresh produce. The best catch from the day was selected and cooked on a trawler moored in the A seafood lunch was prepared by Harvey Nichols harbour. Head Chef Stuart Thomson and Chef de Partie Rob McGill on board the famous ‘Jacinta’ stern trawler. An early start was in order on Monday 6 September The ‘Jacinta’ was built in 1972 and set a British reas Harvey Nichols Manchester celebrated their local cord with a catch worth £270,516 in February 1990. seafood supplier with a unique event in Fleetwood. After 13 years working out of Hull harbour the ‘Hand Picked’ by Harvey Nichols was designed to ‘Jacinta’ returned home to Fleetwood, she was educate customers about the journey which their restored and has remained at the maritime museum food makes; hoping customers understand and ever since. A tour of the boat was hosted by skipper appreciate the need for local, sustainable fish and Lionel Marr who entertained the group with stories of food sources. the trawler’s history and tales of its heyday. Joining the guests on board was none other than the Mayor and Mayoress of Fleetwood who tucked into a delicious array of Oysters, Poached Lobster, Smoked Salmon and Peppered Mackerel. Chefs continued to amaze with hot platters of Roasted Plaice, Mussels in a White Wine sauce, Manx Kippers and Baked Scallops served with new potatoes. Handpicked by Harvey Nichols at Fleetwood was a successful outing which we hope will become a regular annual event with The Second Floor Restaurant. Second Floor Restaurant, Stuart Thompson, Head Chef at the Second Floor Harvey Nichols Manchester - 0161 828 8898 Restaurant in Harvey Nichols Manchester took his customers to the Fleetwood Fish Market at 6am to experience the market in full swing. After a tour of the premises, a fish auction took place allowing customers to watch traders bid on the best fish from the morning’s catch. Guests enjoyed a lesson from the local fish mongers at Harvey Nichols supplier, Direct Seafood, they demonstrated how the catch is prepared; skinned, gutted, scaled and filleted ready for delivery into restaurants. After the demonstration the group headed to the waterfront to be greeted by a glass of Prosecco on board the ‘Jacinta’ ready to enjoy a special back to basics lunch using the local produce.
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September finally brought the start of our new season, and we have started off with a bang. A mixed bag of results from all the age groups competing in there respective leagues. New to league football are our Under 9’s who play in the Poulton and District Primary League. Our Under 9’s have been together with us for 2 years now and are up for the challenge to gain promotion.
Elsewhere at Fleetwood Gym our Under 10’s and 14’s get into full swing raising funds to go on a football tour next year and are busy organising event to raise as much as possible. Next up is the Halloween party on 30th October at the Gas workers Club (the tank). Ticket are only £1 and fancy dress is encouraged and we will have prizes for the best. Fleetwood Gym FC will be holding a soccer school during the October half term after the success of our first holiday soccer school in August, this is open to children of all ages and abilities on King Georges playing fields, Fleetwood. Dates from 25th October to 29th October. Children can be dropped off from 8.30am and must be collected by 4 pm. Spare clothes and a packed lunch will be required. All coaches are CRB registered and qualified to Level 2. Every day will have an emphasis on fun and development as part of the clubs philosophy. We also have indoor facilities if the weather is bad. The cost is only £5 per day or £20 for the full week. To play for Fleetwood Gym contact Club Chairman Barry Whittaker on 07775928332, we start at Reception age, our Under 5’s to Under 8’s are all looking for new players and all play on Saturday Mornings at King Georges.
Hi Sean Slater Under 9,s manager, We have started competitive football here at the Under 9,s something we have been building for just under 2 years, IT’S SOMETHING ME THE KIDS & PARENTS alike have all been really looking forward to and we have started the season really well. We have won all 4 games we have played. 1st game we played St Annes and there was 1 or 2 nerves from me especially, but the kids responded with 2 great wins 4-1 and 3-2 . We have also just beat South Shore 4-2 and 6-0. In the coming month we have some big games coming up and I’m sure the kids will keep playing and performing as they have, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents for their continued support and to Barry and the committee for Fleetwood Gym Under 7’s Sponsored by LINK-Magazine the tremendous job they continue to do and all the other managers and volunteers who make FLEETWOOD GYM the We would also like to thanks all our new sponsors for this best run club in the town season Link Magazine(Under 7’s), Smooth Finish Plasterers (Under 9’s), Fleetwood Buffalos (Under 11’s), Mike SanderSean Slater Under 9’s Manager son Electricals (Under 13’s) , Chadwick’s (Under 14’s) and Under 9’s Sponsored by Smooth Finish Plasterers Foulds Metals(Adult Team)
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Sudoku Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9. It's fun. It's challenging. It's addictive!
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1. Distress (5) 4. Weakling (7) 8. Call to account (7) 9. Cherish (5) 10. Cloak (4) 11. Soak (8) 13. Unusual (4) 14. Giant (4) 16. Relationship (8) 17. Morose (4) 20. Unsuitable (5) 21. Forsake (7) 22. Oubliette (7) 23. Surrender (5)
1. Alone (13) 2. Fragment (5) 3. Clip (4) 4. Servile (6) 5. Tongue (8) 6. Striped (7) 7. Foregone (13) 12. Dark-haired woman (8) 13. Chorus (7) 15. Reach (6) 18. Shelf (5) 19. Cautious (4)
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community FLEETWOOD CHURCHES TOGETHER
What a fabulous night at “Songs of Praise”. The Marine Hall was full to capacity, with a lot of people having to stand, all seats being occupied. The band, the massed choir, the Church music groups, the audience, you were all amazing. Thanks so much for an enjoyable evening. The Mayor of Wyre, Councillor Russell, and Mrs Forsythe, thoroughly enjoyed the company and the occasion, as did Katherine O’Connor who spoke on behalf of “Help for Heroes” A big “thank you” to the representatives from 2nd Yorkshire Regiment, based at Weeton Barracks, and the “Veterans” based at the Kings Own Comrades Club, for their attendance and participation on the night. It was great to have some “local heroes” present, and was greatly appreciated by the capacity audience, when our chosen charity this year was “Help for Heroes”. Thanks to your generosity, a goodly amount was raised in the retiring collection. The final figure will be publicised in a future edition. Also, what a brilliant response to Heritage Weekend!! Every venue, open to the public on that weekend, has reported good attendance, and a great deal of interest in the history of the buildings. Bring on Heritage Weekend in Fleetwood 175 next year!! Events in October Sunday 16 October – Mount Methodist Church, Mount Road – MESSY CHURCH – 10.30am to 12.45pm. Children & grown-ups, come along and enjoy puzzles, board games, songs, “messy” crafts, hot lunch & cakes. Wednesday 20 October – United Reformed Church Hall, Dronsfield Road – COFFEE MORNING – 10.30am to 12.00noon. The ever-popular “New to You” shop will be open, there’ll be a bookstall, raffle & “Bring and Buy”, too. Everyone is very welcome. Cost is 50p to include refreshments. Thursday 21 October – St. Nicholas Church Rooms, Broadway – COFFEE MORNING – 10.00am to 11.15am. Do come along and have a good brew in great company. Sunday 24 October – Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road – BREAKFAST AT TRINITY – 9.30am to 10.30am for 5 to 12 year olds. Simple breakfast, DVD, games, Bible Story,
What's On activity and prayers. An awful lot packed into an hour. Do come and join in the fun. Why not bring a friend.
If you can help, on any of those days, or wish to donate goods, just turn up or ring Sue on 01253 779521.
Friday 29 October – Trinity Baptist Church, Poulton road – MONTHLY LUNCHEON – 12.00noon to 1.30pm. A great way to meet, enjoy a good meal in good company, and support charitable causes. All proceeds from donations are divided between Trinity Hospice and Seaman’s Mission.
United Reformed Church have newly refurbished rooms for hire at very reasonable rates. Large Hall, Small Hall, Kitchen, Cloakroom, and toilet facilities for the disabled. Available for one-off events, or long-term hire. Phone 01253 777451 or check-out the website: http//fleetwoodurc.org.uk
Sunday 31 October – St. David’s Church, Fleetwood Road/Larkholme Lane – CAUSEWAY WORSHIP – 3.00pm. A lovely hour of Christian support and worship for a group of people who need extra care and nurturing.
We are “Churches Together” in Fleetwood, and we look forward to your help and support at any of our events and services. As I’ve said before, you would all be most welcome, whichever Church Service or event you would grace with your presence. We look forward to getting to know you.
Coffee Morning & Sale of Books, DVDs, CDs, Jigsaws & Bric-a-Brac Stall Friday 5th November 10am - 12noon Admission Free St. Paul's Church Hall Warren Ave South Fleetwood. Come and join us, at 9.45am for the Bible Reading and Prayers, all welcome Don’t Forget Every Wednesday – St. Wulstan’s Green Hut, Poulton Road – WEDNESDAY CLUB – 2.00pm to 4.00pm. If you’re free go along and enjoy a good “cuppa”, and, maybe, play a game of bingo. Every Tuesday – St. David’s Hall, Fleetwood Road/Larkholme Lane – BREAKING BREAD – 12.00noon, preceded by a short service in Church from 11.30am for those who wish to worship. Otherwise just get to the hall for noon with £2.50 to cover the cost, and you will be assured of a warm welcome and an excellent meal, in lovely company, waited on by young pupils from a local school.
God Bless Activities Mount Methodist Church Hall, Fleetwood - 8pm on Mondays Badminton. New members welcome. Telephone Sheila Penton Wyre Badminton Club Tel: 772968 FLEETWOOD TRAVEL GROUP meets at Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road on alternate Mondays, starting at 7. 45pm.Through slides and digital photography we learn about and “visit” places all over the world. October 11th Tunisia, October 25th North of the Circle, November 8th Three North Eastern European Cities, November 22nd Katmandu and the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
We’d be really pleased if you “joined” us on our “travels”. Do come along to any of our meetings. Gwyneth M. Priestley
Every Tuesday and Friday – St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street – COFFEE MORNING AND CHRISTIAN BOOK STALL – 9.30am to around 3.00pm. You are always very welcome here, the banter is good, and the toasted teacakes are excellent. The stall will soon have some Christmas cards and merchandise on display. Don’t forget to ask if there’s anything you really want, but just can’t see on display. It can be ordered and brought for you.
Rossall School Parent & Toddler Group in October’s Friday 29th October at Rossall Nursery & Infant School.
Remember the FOOD BANK, at Milton Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, and at West View Community Centre on Wednesday from 12.00noon to 1.00pm.
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Hello everyone, the early nights will soon be upon us and we can expect all the fun of hallowe’en and Bonfire Night again anytime now. Last year’s Community Bonfire was a huge success and resulted in greatly reduced demand on all the emergency services. Remember the safety issues and keep your children in bright clothes whilst they are out.
four month custodial sentence after yet again refusing to accept the rule of law and the need for him to conform with Society. Since his sentencing, Anti Social Behaviour has been reduced considerably in that area. Your PCSO’s will monitor his behaviour when he is released and we will continue to target him if he still wishes to spend his life trying to ruin those of other people.
Please keep letting us know of your concerns and suspicions, your help is vital to our success, it is your community and we are here to help you keep it safe. We act on all information you provide and It has been a busy month for us in Neighbourhood you can contact us at your local PACT meetings, by telephoning or calling in at the police station. If Policing in September and overall it is good news all round for Fleetwood. Criminal damage, which is you prefer, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, you can remain anonymous and may get a reward. the most difficult crime to prevent or detect, continues to fall, thanks in the main to excellent targeted work by your team of PCSO’s. This category of crime historically has accounted for a quarter of all crime in the town, but following on Sgt David Blight, Fleetwood Neighbourhood from last year’s big reductions, I can now tell you Policing Team that for the first half of this year damage is reduced a further 25%, which is 82 less crimes. Anti Social Behaviour (ASB) is also reduced by 14%, or 263 less incidents, again due in the main to the hard, targeted work of your PCSO’s. These reductions would not be possible without them. We have had great success, via PC Lester and PCSO Thompson on Rossall Ward, who were successful in applying for an ASB Closure Order on a home on Derwent Avenue, Fleetwood. This house was at the centre of a great deal of crime and disorder, the occupants were having a terrible effect on their neighbours and this in turn led to a great deal of demand on the police and other services. PC Lester and PCSO Thompson worked closely with Regenda, the landlords of the house, and were bravely supported by a large proportion of other residents who had been badly affected. The Magistrates ordered that the house be closed for 3 months as a result and subsequently calls to that area have been greatly reduced. You will recall that I mentioned, in previous columns, a young man who was causing mayhem around Warren Ward, particularly around the Sea Cadet base area. We had tried to steer him away from crime, lead him into more constructive activities and make him understand the effect he was having on others. Well the good news for the community at large is that this boy is now serving a
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community FLEETWOOD TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS LAST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH, FLEETWOOD LIBRARY 7 PM Next 3 meetings are on 26th October, 30th November and 25th January. Members of the public are very welcome. Enquiries - 01253 773435 Fleetwood Local Recycling Centre Jameson Road, Fleetwood Serving Wyre Recycling needs Open 8am-7pm everyday 362 days a year, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day www.lancswasteinfo.com
What's On bring your toddlers for songs, rhymes and stories.
a stick! And talk about the book, of course...
Every Friday, Under Fives Storytime, 2.15-2.45pm.Half an hour of stories and an occasional rhyme.
Tuesday 26th: 2.00pm – 3.00pm Shout About Books: The best-selling children's author and storyteller Saviour Pirotta will be visiting Fleetwood library. All welcome to this exciting family event.
Details for all events are available from: Chatsworth Library, Chatsworth Ave Fleetwood 01253 771601 chatsworth.library@lancashire.gov.uk
Saturday 30th: 11.00am – 12.00pm Halloween Junior Craft Activity. Fleetwood Library Events Make a creepy spider, a 'wind ghost' for Saturday 2nd: 11.00am – 12.00pm the garden or a 'bewitching' door T.A.G. (Teenage Activities Group). hanger – or get your teeth into a Come and join us for the first of our new vampire-styled door hanger... activities sessions for teenagers. From Fleetwood Market Ongoing Events board games to quizzes, let us know From 1st October 2010 Baby Bounce and Rhyme. Friday what you would like to do! 9.00 am - 4.30pm Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat. mornings: 11.30am – 12.00pm. Songs, + every Bank Holiday Monday Saturday 9th: 10.00am – 12.00pm actions, rhymes and a lot of kneeAn Introduction to Ancestry Online – bouncing! Fleetwood Tide Times From Census Returns to Criminal Toddler Rhyme Time. Wednesday Dailey updates Records. This taster session is free but mornings: 10.30am – 11.00am. Join in www.tidetimes.org.uk/Fleetwood.html booking is essential. Telephone 01253 with fun, action rhymes and enjoy a 775803. Events at Chatsworth Library short story. Tuesday 5th 3.45-4.15pm. PACT Saturday 9th: 11.00am – 12.00pm Story Time. Thursday afternoons: meeting. Come and talk to Community Lancashire Reads: Family Fun Event. 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Story times for Beat Manager Ian and PCSO Helen Come along and listen to library staff toddlers and pre-school children. Enjoy about concerns in the Chatsworth Area. read stories by the Lancashire Reads stories and lots of fun activities. Tuesday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th 1.30- author Anne Fine. Bring along a sock Fleetwood Library and Information 4.30pm. Job Club. Come and produce a and make your own Ruggles dog puppet. The best puppet will win a Service North Albert Street, Fleetwood world beating CV, learn good interview prize! Colouring competition for ages 6 FY7 6AJ Tel: 01253 775800 techniques and improve your job and under. fleetwood.library@lancashire.gov.uk prospects. www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries Monday 11th: 3.45pm – 4.45pm An Introduction to Ancestry Online – www.twitter.com/WyreLibraries 12Up Club. A Reading Group for ages From Census Returns to Criminal 12 and upwards. Would you like to chat Opening Hours Records" Chatsworth Library – Friday about the books This month: Meteorite Monday 9.30am – 5.00pm 8th October 10.00-12.00 The taster Tuesday 9.30am – 7.00pm session is free but booking is essential. Strike by A G Taylor. Wednesday 9.30am – 12.30pm Contact Clare Farrelly or Anne Tuesday 12th: 2.15pm – 3.15pm Thursday 9.30am – 7.00pm Phillipson at Chatsworth Library on Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm Adult Reading Group. Join us for an 01253 771601 informal chat over coffee. The book for Saturday 9.30am – 4.00pm discussion this month is: The Tuesday 19th 10.30-11.30. The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad. Whodunits Crime Reading Group Presents local author Neil White, who will be discussing his novel Lost Souls. Thursday 21st 2-3pm Chatsworth Reading group will be discussing Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami. Ongoing Events Every Monday, Knit, Natter and Sew from 2-3pm. Bring any crafts and join in the gossip! Refreshments will be provided. Every Monday, UK Online from 1.304.30pm. An online course with tutor back up to learn the basics of using a computer, banking, shopping and job hunting online. Every Thursday, Toddler Rhyme Time from 10.30-11.30. Parents and carers
Tuesday 12th: 1.30pm – 2.30pm Music Recital: Neil Smith. One of Britain's finest classical guitarists, Neil Smith has performed at Proms Concerts and toured with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. An admission charge of £3 per person is payable on the day. Saturday 16th: 11.00am – 12.00pm T.A.G. (Teenage Activities Group). Come and join us for our new activities session for teenagers. From board games to quizzes, come and let us know what you would like to do! Monday 18th: 3.45pm – 4.45pm Chatterbooks: Eating Things on Sticks by Anne Fine. Now you have read it, let's see how much we can really eat off
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Round Up by Derick Thomas
CITY OF MANCHESTER IT IS Fleetwood Town may be heading for the home of Manchester City next May. Micky Mellon’s men have made a superb start in the Blue Square Bet Premier and the Football Conference have announced where the play-off final will be held at the end of this season.
fans will pack into Highbury despite the game being moved to a Sunday. This is another indicator of the level of football we are now playing and the quality of action on offer." Details of the subscription service can be found on the club website. Magno Vieira goes close
The final has moved from Wembley Stadium this season after a potential clash with the UEFA Champions League Final. After some consideration, the Football Conference REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE are confident that the venue chosen, with a capacity of Fleetwood Town chairman Andy Pilley 47,715, ticks all the right boxes. is confident the 2,000 seat flagship grandstand at Highbury is on target The showpiece, with the ultimate prize of a place in the and will partly in use before the end of Football League, will take place on Saturday 21st May the year. 2011. The Football Conference Chairman Brian Lee said “We are thrilled to have secured a world renowned venue of the quality of the City of Manchester Stadium. Having enquired about several Premier League venues it was unanimously agreed that Manchester City is the ideal stadium for our Promotion Final” October calendar Date 02/10 05/10 10/10 16/10 25/10
Game Histon Wrexham Cambridge Utd Altrincham Not yet drawn
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KO Venue 3.00 Home 7.45 Away 4:00 Home 3.00 Away 3.00 TBC
Town on TV Television cameras will be at Highbury in October for live coverage of Town's Blue Square Bet Premier clash with Cambridge United. The game has been moved forward 25 hours to Sunday 10th October (4pm kick-off) to accommodate the live broadcast by Premier Sports TV. Action from the top flight of non-league football returns to screens thanks to a deal between the Football Conference and Premier Sports TV. A total of 30 of live games are due to be shown this season and the Cambridge United game is one of the first run of matches to be shown. Club chief executive Steve Curwood is excited by move. "This is the first time a match will be shown live from Highbury and the first time cameras have been at here since the Hartlepool FA Cup game a couple of years ago. This really is a showcase game for us and I'm sure
"I’m sure many of our regular supporters will have been coming to each home game expecting to see something emerge from the building site that is currently the east side of Highbury Stadium. "Whilst there isn’t much to see yet however I am pleased to advise that the construction of our new main stand is still bang on schedule and good progress is currently being made with the groundworks. “The first obvious sign of construction will be early in October when the steelwork is erected and that will give everybody the first indication of the sheer scale of the what we are building. The stand will ultimately dwarf our other stands and it will complete our complete redevelopment of Highbury Stadium. “We are still hoping to have around 600 seats in use for the Southport game on the 28th December and the entire development is scheduled to be completed at the end of March next year. I’d like to thank everybody for their patience and understanding as we complete the development and I can assure you all it will be well worth the inconvenience when it’s finished." Caption Skipper Steve McNulty during visit to Flakefleet County Primary School
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