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Fleetwood Museum reopens for the new season on Friday 1st. April with two new exhibitions to commemorate Fleetwood's 175th. anniversary. On view are Fleetwood Council's Mayoral robes and memorabilia from many local businesses, as well as information boards telling "The Story of Fleetwood". The second exhibition, "A Photographic Celebration of Fleetwood's 175 years" includes information on entertainment, sport, shops, docks fishing, railway, shops and recreation. Come along to see how Fleetwood has changed and what you can remember. Visit our Coffee Lounge, see the Grammar School Memorial window, our 1893 fishing smack "Harriet", and browse in our Museum shop where you can find a good display of local history publications, reasonably priced books, gifts, maritime and children's items. The Museum will be open Tuesday to Saturday 11am - 4pm. and Bank Holiday weekends.
Fleetwood Festival of Transport’s TRAM SUNDAY has just received confirmation of a major sponsorship deal with the area’s leading car dealership Chris Allen Garages Ltd. Chris Allen Garages with branches at Fleetwood , Poulton-le -Fylde and Presall are one of the most respected company’s in the locality and have had no hesitation in becoming the events main sponsor for 2011. Tram Sunday (as it is known locally) is back this year after a year’s absence due to the Tramway Upgrade works throughout Fleetwood town centre and is being organised by members of the Fleetwood Chamber of Trade & Commerce. This year’s Festival is expected to draw big crowds from all parts of the UK with some exciting new attractions. Councillor Mike Sanderson Chairman of Fleetwood Chamber of Trade & Commerce the event organisers said, “ this is a huge step forward for the event and I am delighted that Chris Allen has agreed to devote a large part of his marketing budget to Fleetwood’s own Tram Sunday this year”.
desperately needed revenue to lift the local economy”. This year’s big event will include a Continental Market, huge funfair, heritage vehicles, live entertainment to suit all ages, Park and ride in a vintage vehicle and a road rally from the British Commercial Vehicle Museum in Leyland terminating in Fleetwood. The Old Boy’s Band will head July 17th 2011 is the date of this year’s “Tram Sunday” Festival of Transport and the proceeds of the event will be returned to the community. Left to Right -Robert Brown Tram Sunday Secretary. Andrew Greenlees CAG Director, Cllr Mike Sanderson, Tram Sunday Chairman, Pauleen Harding CAG Director, David Ratcliffe Tram Sunday H&S, Shaun Hartley Tram Sunday Marketing, Peter Neill Tram Sunday Treasurer
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Fleetwood Action Group Following the announcement made in the press this week that some of our local political figures will be standing for office in the forthcoming elections as candidates for Fleetwood Town Council, Chairman of Fleetwood Action Group, Tom Norton, MBE had the following to say:
Now the Conservatives have indicated that they are fielding candidates for Fleetwood Town Council. Two of our existing town councilors have also said that they are standing for election for Wyre Borough Council on a Labour ticket - as well as standing for re-election to Fleetwood Town Council as independents! Surely this cannot be right and defies common sense.
I am particularly amazed that Councilor Riley is putting up for Fleetwood Town Council after all the many objections he put forward in the campaign for its very formation. He was the leading figure against a Town Council for Fleetwood. I hope that many more independent people put up for election to Fleetwood Town Council and that the people of Fleetwood show their usual good sense by voting for them.”
At the present time we have x Wyre Borough Councilors and x Fleetwood Town Councilors. If the “My strongly held view is that we situation arose that we were to should keep our Town Council non Bob Boal have a councilor on Fleetwood political. Secretary, Fleetwood Action Group. Town Council and the same councilor on Wyre Borough Council When Fleetwood Town Council we would, in effect, be reducing our was first formed the leaders of representation. Wyre’s political parties agreed that they would not put any candidates In addition, because potential forward, taking the view that the candidates are with a certain politiTown Council would be cal party they are duty bound to toe independent and non–political. the party line.
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complete in 2011, a 3 peak walk in Yorkshire for help the hero's and a sky dive for the Chernobyl charity, fantastic team work in our local The ladies at Fleetwood Branch community. of Barclays Bank really did just The Comic Relief event seen the staff lead by (Manager) Cheryl that.....helping raise money for Armstrong, and staff Jeanette the fantastic Comic Relief Stephenson, Jo Shenton, Kim charity. Reynolds, Tracy Parker, Nicola Nothing new for the ladies as they Woodcraft, Debbie Simpson and have been involved with several Nicky Fox all dress in neon outfits charity events every year, including including tutu's, and ride an volunteer work, raising money most exercise bike 100 miles throughout recently for Donna's Dream House the day, also home made cakes in Blackpool, Banardos, walking the and books where sold through-out illumathon at midnight......and still to the day.
Comic Relief 2011 Do something funny for money......
The staff would like to personally thank all customers that donated and helped on the day and through -out all our charitable efforts.
So far the money raised in the branch is ÂŁ150 which is also being matched by Barclays so a great effort by the ladies and ÂŁ300 to go towards a great charity which will make a difference to peoples lives.
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Live Wyre Gang show Step Back In Time: Members of both the Scouting and Guiding movements from all over Wyre District will be taking part in the 45th Live Wyre Gang Show. The Gang Show takes place at The Marine Hall Waterfront Venue from 28th to 30th of April nightly at 7-30pm and 2-15pm Saturday matinee, tickets are on sale from The Marine Hall or on the door for all of the shows. This year a special offer to Uniformed Youth Groups £3-50p a ticket for all of your party, (advance bookings only) from Muriel Freestone on 01253 776333 or Marine Hall 01253 – 887693
show’s theme is ‘Step Back In time’ Director Andi Lees Said “The Gang will take you on Red Carpet Musical Ride from 1920’s to the present day. The Gang and production team have worked very hard, so please support them. Our version of Hairspray is not to missed’
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up a considerable proportion of households in both boroughs. ”We are absolutely delighted, but not at all surprised, by the outstanding score which the team has achieved as it reflects the excellent service we offer to households in need of improving their home to enhance their quality of life.
It’s official - Care & Repair (Wyre and Fylde) are providing a highly valued service to their clients according to an independent Supporting People review which awarded it the highest score possible. The nine-strong professional team scored a hat-trick of all ‘As’ for developing client based services, duty of care of clients and staff and the minimum services for a Home Improvement Agency, as part of the service they provide to older, vulnerable and disabled households in both boroughs. In the glowing review, the team were praised for their experience, competency and excellent rapport with clients. It also highlighted that the service operates to standards set by quality frameworks with clients endorsing the service. Care & Repair provides a not-for-profit service helping older and disabled people to live more independently in their homes by making them safer and securer.
It offers free help, advice and support on everything from minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, fitting smoke alarms, door chains and handrails to major improvements such as disabled adaptations. Skilled caseworkers carry out home visits, arrange estimates with reliable contractors, oversee the work being done and help with form-filling for grants, benefits and insurance claims. And small jobs around the home can be carried out free of charge by the service’s very own experienced Handyperson for the cost of the materials only. Councillor Barry Birch, Wyre Cabinet Member with responsibility for Care & Repair, said: “Care & Repair provide a vital service to older and disabled people living in Wyre and Fylde which make
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“For many the service provides a friendly face to help with little jobs around the house and putting them in touch with reliable tradespeople for all types of work. For others, it provides a lifeline helping households to access financial assistance during these difficult times to enable them to live longer in their homes and keep their independence. “Residents can be assured that they will receive a seamless service from their initial home visit to the work being finished to a high standard as highlighted in our many customers’ testimonials." For more information on Care and Repair please telephone 01253 887569 or visit www.wyrebc.gov.uk/find/ careandrepair
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IF EWE LIKE ANIMALS EWE’LL LOVE FARMER PARRS! Farmer Parrs Animal World has a large selection of farm and rare breed animals, plus daily handson shows, petting, feeding, tractor rides and pony rides. As well as a large museum, pottery, play areas, cafe and shop. With large indoor barns as well as paddocks it’s a great day out whatever the weather – so why not venture down to the farm this Easter!
farm-yard fun plus many vintage vehicles of all shapes and sizes plus trade and craft stalls. The vehicles/exhibits are brought from far and wide by enthusiasts and were a huge hit with all ages last year. The rally is organised by ‘The Fylde Country Life Preservation Society’ who also run the fab-ewe-lous museum at Farmer Parrs. Please see www.farmerparrs.com for more details.
Every day over the Easter Holidays The farm is open 7 days a week there will be Animal Shows, Egg all year round – 10am till 5pm Hunts, Easter Quizzes, Baby Bunnies, chicks, lamb feeding plus Baarrhh-illiant!! all the usual fun of the farm!! The Easter Vintage Rally is also back by popular demand.... so there is something for all ages over Easter Weekend! The rally means there will be all the usual
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Life is too short for Yuto For the adorable two year old has a critical heart condition which means he is unlikely to survive past his teens. Yuto has spent the last couple of years in and out of hospital as doctors tried to discover what was causing his breathlessness. They finally diagnosed him with restrictive cardiomyothopy, which means he is at risk of heart failure. As Yuto’s body is too weak to undergo a heart transplant, his devastated parents Daz and Maki Rice, have come to live with the tragic reality that every day they spend with him could be his last. His father, Daz Rice, who runs Dazamakiz Music Shop on North Drive in Cleveleys, said: “He’s a little flame in our hearts. We just want to try to keep him as bright as possible for as long as possible. It’s inevitable he’s going to die from this. It could happen in two days, two weeks or years.
“He gets very breathless. He can’t walk, he can’t find the breath. He’s very restricted in any movement. The doctors can’t see him going past his teenage years so everyday is a bonus to us.” The condition is said to be hereditary but Yuto’s relatives including brothers Neo, 10, and Mario, six have been tested and the results came back clear. Yuto takes daily medication to try and stabilise his condition and give him the best quality of life he can have. And now, after hearing about the little boy’s situation, his local councillor, Coun Andrea Kay, has decided to organise a massive fundraising event to give the tot a holiday of a lifetime and build a room downstairs in their house to accommodate Yuto’s needs.
“It’ll be a great day where the community can join in to make a difference. “The Blue Pig Orchestra and the Jets are going to play, if any other bands would like to get involved they can send me a disc of their music.” Coun Kay will also set up an account at the Royal Bank of Scotland called the Yuto Rice Appeal where people can make donations. Mr Rice, of Barnes Drive, Cleveleys, added: “We’d like to thank everyone who is getting involved with this and praying for Yuto.” To help e-mail adrea.kay@lancashire.gov.uk. (details courtesy of Evening Gazette http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk)
Coun Kay is planning to hold the Yuto Fest at the Marine Hall in Fleetwood on Saturday July 9. Local bands are being invited to play during the day and wristbands for the event will be sold at £5. Coun Kay said: “I was devastated when the family told me. Daz always helps me with any youth projects or charity events so I thought it was time we helped him and his lovely family.
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Scouting Achievers In a special ceremony Scouts from all over Wyre District together with other Scouts from West Lancashire attended a special presentation of The Chief Scouts Gold Award at The Marine Hall Fleetwood. The awards were presented by Mrs. Suzie Reynolds former High Sherriff of Lancashire assisted by George Lowe Assistant County Commissioner, and Alan Campbell Assistant District Commissioner for Scouts in Wyre. Scouts from Wyre: Ruth Allot – 1st Calder Vale James M Barnett – 1st Carleton Alicia Rose Everett, Lauren Harkness, Nathaniel Hind Luke Doyle-1st Fleetwood Antony May, Lauren E Lynch, Matthew W Rennie Peter J Maher-2nd Cleveleys (St, Andrews) Thomas A Hosie, Billy Lennox, Matthew W Murray -1st Thornton-Cleveleys In making the award, Mrs Reynolds said “It’s brilliant to see young people of today making a commitment to Scouting” she went on to tell the Scouts you are proof that you can, “Go Out and You Can Do It” Wyre District Commissioner Ian Porteous said praised the Scouts who earned the Chief Scout Gold Award you have to be dedicated as it this award is ongoing from when you join Scouts and is the end result of your hard work, congratulations to you all”
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To gain this award the Scouts must undertake some of the following tasks. This badge is the highest award available in the Scout Section. It is gained by completing: •The Promise Challenge, The Community Challenge, The Fitness Challenge, The Creative Challenge, The Global Challenge, The Outdoor Challenge Two of the following: •The Outdoor Plus Challenge, The Adventure Challenge, The Expedition Challenge
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March saw the selection of this years Carnival Queen and here are the following results. They are as follows : The Queen - Courteney Cutter age 9 yrs from St Mary's School The Princesses — Holly Wilkinson age 7 yrs from St Mary's School Bethany McCormick - age 7 yrs from Charles Saer School
NEVER, EVER, QUESTION A DRUNK! I was shopping at the local supermarket where I selected: A half-gallon of 2% milk, A carton of eggs, A quart of orange juice, A head of lettuce, A 2 lb. Can of coffee and A 1 lb. Package of bacon As I was unloading my items on the conveyor belt to check out, a drunk standing behind me watched as I placed the items in front of the cashier. While the cashier was ringing up the purchases, the drunk calmly stated'You must be single.'
The Ladies in Waiting — Leah Pendlebury - age 8 yrs from Larkholme School Macy Ellis - age 10 yrs from Charles Saer School The crowning of the Queen will take place at this years Carnival on Saturday June 25th Thanks Lyn Riley
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I was a bit startled by this proclamation, but I was intrigued by the derelict's intuition, since I indeed had never found Mr. Right. I looked at the six items on the belt and saw nothing particularly unusual about my selections that could have tipped off the drunk to my marital status. Curiosity getting the better of me, I said, 'Yes you are correct. But how on earth did you know that?' The drunk replied -- 'Cause you're ugly.'
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Molten dulce de leche cake Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. Using a pastry brush, brush with butter and dust the cases with flour. Shake off the excess flour. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over a very low heat. When the butter is just melted, remove the pan from the heat and add the dulce de leche. Whisk slowly and constantly until blended, 3-5 minutes. In another bowl, whisk the yolks and whole eggs together. Add the sugar and salt. Pour the dulce de leche mixture into the eggs and whisk well. Add the cinnamon and vanilla and continue to whisk. Add the flour and fold in gently with a rubber spatula, making sure there are no lumps. Carefully pour the mixture into the cases, filling each one almost to the top. (This can be done up to 5 days ahead and left in the fridge.) Bake the cases until the edges are set but the centre is still soft, about 6-8 minutes. (Be aware that the cake will not change much in colour during the baking time, nor will it rise.) Remember each oven is different and this is a delicate recipe. Remove the cakes from the oven. Immediately invert each case onto a plate and serve with vanilla ice cream. 115g butter, plus extra for greasing 300ml dulce de leche, at room temperature 2 large egg yolks 2 large eggs 2 tbsp sugar 1/8tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1tsp vanilla extract 35g plain flour, sifted, extra for dusting 4 x 175ml foil cake cases or fluted tin cups
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Fleetwood Gym FC Thank you for all that came along to our Sporting Dinner on Saturday 26th March at the North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood. Guest Speaker on the night was Ex Liverpool European Cup Winner Alan Kennedy, he entertained the crowd of over 100 with his tales of European cup and League victories. He went down well with the crowd signing autographs and past memorabilia. We were also entertained on the night by local comedian Tony Jo and ex TV comedian Bobby Knutt. The night help raise money toward running the clubs 10 teams which range from under 5’s to Under 14’s. The season soon comes to end for all the teams with all team finishing fixtures by the end of April. Our Under 9’s are still in contention for promotion, they currently sit
second in the league with two games to go. They are also in the Coulton Cup Semi Final to be played on 9th April at Thornton FC vs AFC Blackpool. If they get through a big Final to be held at Fleetwood Town FC on 7TH May awaits. Our Under 10’s have one game left and there end of season tour to look forward to after working all year to raise money to pay to take all 17 players away, some for the first time. We would like to thank everybody who has helped raise money for the team by either attending an event or donating a prize or money to the tour.
Quilligans at Bloomfield Road!!! Well Done Sean Slater and Paul Gregory. Our junior teams continue to grow. We now run a Saturday morning club open to children aged 4 to 10 on King Georges. Just bring them down or contact Barry Whittaker on 07775928332 or see www.fleetwoodgym.co.uk
The under 11’s to 14’s still have a few games to get through and mid week fixtures await them. A Big well done goes to our senior team who currently sit top of the league and won their semi final of the Gledhill Cup vs Wrea Green 3 -2 to make it to the Final Vs
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Fleetwood Club for Young People ‘Tommy’s’Reopening 4th April 2011
Junior pupils [Juniors] on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5.45pm to 7.45pm. Stewart Walker Chair of the Trustees said,
Tommy’s Fleetwood Club for Young People’s £300,000 facilities in the YMCA Lofthouse Foundation Centre “I believe we have now got a very experienced club London Street Fleetwood will reopen on Monday the leader with a wealth of knowledge in providing a safe, 4th of April 2011 with a new club leader Jed Sullivan. warm and affordable place for young people. In these Jed said, “These are fantastic major changes in youth provision in facilities and I believe the best in the area for our Lancashire the Club is well placed to adapt to change young people. and be a leading provider.” There is wii , pool , Table tennis, connect, dancing , cooking, arts and craft, computers, movie nights, home For further information ring Jed on 01253283891 work room, refuelling zone, boxing. Also members can suggest other activities which will be considered. With the Club’s membership of the Lancashire Associations of Clubs for Young People members are able to go quad biking, attend residential activity weekends and lots more. ” Membership is £2 per year and 50p per night when attending. The club is open four nights per week starting Monday the 4th April 2011. High School students [Seniors] on Mondays and Wednesdays 6.45pm to 9.45pm.
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