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Join in the fun at Blackpool Model Village & Gardens where you can enjoy a world of miniature.

Wander through over two acres of beautiful gardens and explore this fascinating miniature village with its enchanting inhabitants going about their daily lives.

The handcrafted models are tactfully woven into the beautiful gardens, all of which are fully accessible via hard surface pathways, with plenty of seating available for you to just sit, rest and admire the scenery. We are fully accessible to the disabled too.

There is also a large car park and coach parking.

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Hello and welcome to the April edition of LINK-Magazine.

Spring is in the air; lambs are happily knocking about the countryside, the daffodils are sprouting their majestic yellow flowers, and it looks like the sun is finally starting to shine. Let’s hope it continues for what is certain to be a fantastic Easter weekend!

There’s lots of offers inside this month’s issue to help you enjoy it too, including for Blackpool Model Village and Farmer Parr’s Animal World.

There’s also big St George’s Day celebrations going on towards April 23 in different areas of the Fylde – check out our FY8 edition online for a huge bash.

And don’t forget Her Majesty’s birthday on Saturday April 21 – another (or any!) excuse for celebration!

We’ve had over 300 entries (and counting) to WIN TWO FREE tickets to watch McFly and The Wanted at Blackpool’s Festival Headline event. We’ll announce the result and the winner in our May issue.

Congratulations to the winners of last month’s competitions. Paul Heelis won our Where Am I? competition, so well done - £50 is on its way to you! Also, Mr J Rourke won the James Jackson WIN Your MOT draw. A pat on the back to you both!

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Farmer Parrs Weekend Easter Bunny Hunt BMV Editors Page Mike Sanderson Sale Offers Editors Page MOT Golden Ticket Lytham Windows Feature FREE Tea/Coffee at Gerrards Strawberry Breakfast Menu Where Am I? WIN £50 Visit Fleetwood Tram Sunday Rides Again Essence of Ireland Bistro Italia Half Price Deal Easter Church Events Crossword & Sudoku Whats On In FY7 LINK Cash Ads FY7 Youth Willow Project Jubilee Celebrations Useful Numbers Classified Adverts

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From humble beginnings to the purpose-built premises on Preston New Road, the company has come a long way, and over 100,000 retail, trade and commercial customers are testimony to its high standards of workmanship, service and quality.

Managing Director Dave Fletcher said: “It’s fantastic the way our customers keep coming back to us time after time, and now, because we have been trading for so long, we are doing installations for our original customers’ grown-up children!”

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After browsing the glass cabinets and stands, crammed with antiques, collectables and superb jewellery items at excellent prices! A great place to buy that “special present”, or something interesting to add to your collection.

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The Strawberry Gardens The Strawberry Gardens on Poulton Road Fleetwood continues to attract real ale drinkers from all over the country.

Offering 12 real ales and up to 6 ciders it has the largest permanent selection of real ales on the Fylde coast.

We will soon be extending our range to include beers from Belgium and other European Countries.

Food is now available from 11-00am until 8-00pm daily.

Our Saturday night live music is very popular both with customers and the bands. We have some bands having booked in up to December 2012 to ensure that they are able to get their slot at the Strawberry.

The Strawberry Gardens is very much a community pub and we have many local organisations taking advantage of the free meeting rooms we have available.

On a Wednesday and Sunday nights we have a quiz.

The Fleetwood Folk Club meets every Thursday at 8-30pm and welcome visitors to the club.

The Strawberry Gardens is situated in more than an acre of land and also accommodates the Strawberry Gardens Bowling Club and two Pigeon clubs.

Bowling is available to customers of the Strawberry Gardens pub in the afternoons during the summer.

The Fuzzy Duck brewery, currently based in Poulton, will be moving to the Strawberry Gardens site later this year and will include a brewery centre to enable people to view the beer brewing process This should bring much needed tourists to Fleetwood hopefully on the new trams.

In December David Shaw, landlord of the Strawberry Gardens and Sales Director of Fuzzy Duck Brewery, promoted some of their Fleetwood 175 Celebration beer at a Lancashire Day event in the House of Commons.

Amongst those who sampled the beer was Lord Strathclyde who is the Leader of the House of Lords and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

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Fleewood News

What’s happening in Fleetwood?

There’s not much to see yet at Rossall Point as work is well underway to rebuilt the observation tower, with works all happening at ground level. It’s going to be fascinating to see the new tower in place in the coming weeks, and what kind of beacon it makes on the coastline!

The new Same Day Health Centre on the dock should be open by early summer. It’s not only tidied up the area and made it look far more attractive, it will be a superb facility for the people of Fleetwood and beyond.

The publicity will be welcome news to the traders of Fleetwood who have felt the effects of not having the tram system bringing locals and visitors to town. The place should spring back to life!

Plus, if you belong to a community group in Fleetwood please get in touch. We’re collecting information for something special that’s coming soon, and don’t forget to join in with the Visit Fleetwood Facebook page.

You can email jane@visitCleveleys.co.uk or ring 07932 143431

The exciting event that coincides with this magazine will be the arrival of the trams. Set to be the beginning of April, it’s destined to be a huge and unforgettable event for the town. If it’s anything like the launch of the same type of tram system in Sheffield many years ago, it will focus the eyes of the country on the coast for a good while to come.

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Agreement has recently been reached by the Tram Sunday Committee & Chris Allen Garages Ltd for a second consecutive year of sponsorship of Tram Sunday 2012, which will be held on Sunday 15th July this year.

The news was presented by the chairman Robert Brown at a Tram Sunday Committee meeting last Thursday and was received with great delight by the members. “This will ensure the sound financial footing required to move forward with this year’s event”, said Mr Brown. Chris Allen Garages Ltd have seen the commercial value that this huge event brings to the town, the committee are extremely grateful for the confidence and generous backing given to us by this local company.

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Training Award for Marshalls The Tram Sunday Committee, currently seeking Marshalls and First Aiders for this year’s event, is introducing a training scheme with an award for completion of a short seminar in crowd and vehicle management. The award will be presented by the committee and could be used to show competence for other events which require Marshalling. The training will be in two parts, Health & Safety and Crowd & Vehicle control. Anyone interested in becoming a Tram Sunday Marshall should contact Robert Brown on 07946537950 or by email to brown-robert22@sky.com . Also required are First Aiders who are practically capable of administering first line Aid in the event of an accident.

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The show has also nominated for the “International show of the year” award at the Pride of Eireann Awards on 17th March at a star studded event in Manchester (for more information see http://www.prideofeireann.com

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN APRIL

DON’T FORGET Here’s a reminder of all our Easter events and services. Do come along and join us, you will be truly uplifted.

FridayApril 6th– Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road – COFFEE MORNING – 10.30am to 12.00noon. You are all most welcome. If you need a period of quiet and solitude, the Church will be open and available.

Friday April 6th is GOOD FRIDAY. Join us on our annual Walk Of Witness through Fleetwood Town Centre. We leave from outside St. Mary’s Church at 12.00noon, walking down toward the Lofthouse Clock, then back up Lord Street, finishing at St. Peter’s Church where refreshments – HOT CROSS BUNS – will be available, joining in readings, prayers and hymns, appropriate to the day, along the way.

GOOD FRIDAY evening – SUNSET SERVICE – on the lower promenade, starting at 7.00pm. Again there will be readings and hymns appropriate for the day, all set against the backdrop of the setting sun over the water. As last year, anyone who wishes to, can purchase Fish & Chips from “Shakies”, and take them back to Trinity Baptist Church for a supper and fellowship.

Sunday April 8th is EASTER SUNDAY. Why not join us on the Mount Hill, for an early morning SUNRISE SERVICE at 6.30am.

Could be very uplifting, not to say – bracing!!

Here are the EASTER SERVICE TIMES in all our Churches.

St. Edmund’s, Melbourne Avenue – GOOD FRIDAY – 7.00pm to 9.00pm – PRAYERS BEFORE THE CROSS EASTER SATURDAY – 8.30pm – EASTER VIGIL MASS St. Wulstan’s, Poulton Road – MAUNDY THURSDAY – 7.00pm – MASS OF THE LAST SUPPER Followed by WATCHING AT THE ALTAR OF REPOSE – 8.00pm to 10.00pm GOOD FRIDAY – 10.30am – STATIONS OF THE CROSS 3.00pm – GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY EASTER SUNDAY – 10.00am – MASS OF THE RESURRECTION St. Mary’s, Lord Street – MAUNDY THURSDAY – 7.00pm – MASS OF THE LAST SUPPER WITH WASHING OF FEET, followed by WATCH BEFORE THE BLESSED SACRAMENT until 9.00pm.

GOOD FRIDAY – 3.00pm – READING OF THE PASSION, VENERATION OF THE CROSS, AND HOLY COMMUNION HOLY SATURDAY – 8.00pm – THE EASTER VIGIL EASTER SUNDAY – 8.30am and 10.30am – MASS St. Paul’s, Derbishire Road – GOOD FRIDAY – 10.30am to 11.30am EASTER DAY – 11.00am to 12.00noon – GUEST SERVICE Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road – MAUNDY THURSDAY – 7.30pm EASTER SUNDAY – 10.45am Mount Methodist Church, Mount Road – GOOD FRIDAY – 10.30am EASTER SUNDAY – 10.45am and 6.30pm United Reformed Church, Agnew Road – EASTER SUNDAY – 10.45am , including SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION St. Nicholas Church, Broadway – MAUNDY THURSDAY – 7.30pm – MASS OF THE LAST SUPPER GOOD FRIDAY – 3.00pm – GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY EASTER SATURDAY – 7.30pm – SERVICE OF LIGHT EASTER SUNDAY – 8.00am – SAID MASS 9.30am – SUNG MASS 12.00noon – SAID MASS

Friday April 6th – St. Paul’s Church Hall, Warren Avenue South – COFFEE MORNING & BOOK SALE – 10.00am to 12.00noon.

Free admission. Reverend Tountas will be leading a Prayer & Bible Reading Session from 9.45am if you would like to arrive a little earlier and join in.

Wednesday April 18th – United Reformed Church Hall, Dronsfield Road – COFFEE MORNING – 10.30am to 12.00noon.

Do come along. It’s just 50p to get in which includes refreshments. Once there, there is so much to do – RAFFLE, “BRING & BUY”, BOOKS, not to mention the “NEW TO YOU” shop, selling clothes, collectables and craft work.

Thursday April 19th – St. Nicholas Rooms, Broadway – COFFEE MORNING – 10.00am to 11.15am. Everyone will be made very welcome.

Saturday April 21st – St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street – COFFEE MORNING with raffle & Bring & Buy – 9.30am to 12.30pm – to raise funds for Fleetwood Music & Arts Festival – entrance £1.00 to include brew & biscuits.

Sunday April 22nd – Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road – BREAKFAST AT TRINITY – 9.30am to 10.30am. A one hour session so packed with activities for young people from age 5 to age 12, and they get their breakfast too. Sounds absolutely brilliant!!

Friday April 27th – Trinity Baptist Church, Poulton Road – MONTHLY LUNCHEON – 12.00noon to 1.30pm. Come and enjoy a good meal in excellent company, and, by your donation help support Fisherman’s Mission and another charity. This is a great period of fellowship, which is thoroughly enjoyed by all. Come and see for yourself. You will be most welcome.

Saturday April 28th – St. Nicholas Church, Broadway – THANKSGIVING MASS, in celebration of the Church’s Golden Jubilee – 12.00noon – President and Preacher – The Lord Bishop of Blackburn.

Sunday April 29th – St. David’s Hall, Larkholme Lane/Fleetwood Road – CAUSEWAY WORSHIP – from 3.00pm. A rewarding afternoon for people with difficulties, and their carers, to share in a session of activity and fun, in a caring Christian environment, which is specially designed for their needs. Extra, committed assistance would be wonderful. If you feel you have an aptitude for helping others, please come along and speak to the leaders, who would be delighted to welcome you.

AS ALWAYS – there are regular COFFEE MORNINGS at St. Peter’s, Lord Street, every Tuesday and Friday from 9.30 to approximately 3.00pm. When you’re down town, or at the market, why not pop in for a brew and a toasted teacake. You can be sure of a very warm welcome. The Christian Bookstall has now reopened – cards for all occasions are available, including a large selection for Easter. Do come and browse.

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So, here we are, so close to that glorious weekend! What a mix of emotions we experience - from Maundy Thursday, when the tradition is for feet to be washed, and Churches to be stripped of all adornment, to Good Friday, when Our Lord gave up his life to secure our future, through to that glorious day, Easter Sunday, when we joyfully celebrate His rising from the dead.

BREAKING BREAD, every Tuesday at 12.00noon at St. David’s Hall. A fabulous meal, in great company, for just £3.00. Can’t be bad! Do come and see for yourself. Why not come earlier and join in the Service first at 11.30am.

St. David’s Church, at St. Edmund’s Church, Melbourne Avenue – EASTER SUNDAY – 11.00am Also – Monday 2nd April – 7.30pm – STATIONS & SERMON. Wednesday 4th April – 7.30pm – STATIONS & SERMON

WEDNESDAY CLUB, every Wednesday, at St. Wulstan’s Green Hut, Poulton Road, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. A great “cuppa”, and a game of Bingo if you’re lucky.

St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street – MAUNDY THURSDAY – 7.30pm – FOOT WASHING, STRIPPING THE ALTAR, AND THE WATCH GOOD FRIDAY – 10.00am – LITURGY OF THE DAY 2.00pm – THE LAST HOUR 4.00pm – CHILDREN’S SERVICE .

HOLY SATURDAY – 8.00pm – EASTER VIGIL. EASTER SUNDAY – 11.00am – EUCHARIST 6.30pm – EVENSONG Also – Tuesday 3rd April – 9.30am – EUCHARIST 7.30pm – STATIONS & SERMON Wednesday 4th April – 10.30am – EUCHARIST

Fleetwood Churches Together wishes you all a joyous Easter.

There really is so much going on in our Churches. You don’t have to belong to any Church, just join us in our fun times, and see how “ordinary” and “human” we all are. We would love to meet you.

God Bless

Trinity Baptist Church, Poulton Road – GOOD FRIDAY – 10.45amto 11.30am – REFLECTIONS ON EASTER EASTER SUNDAY – 10.45am Emmanuel Church, Elm Street/Warrenhurst Road – GOOD FRIDAY – 10.00am – COMMUNION EASTER SUNDAY – 10.30am and 6.30pm

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• Fleetwood Town Council Meetings Last Tuesday of each month at The North Euston Hotel at 7pm. The next 2 meetings, Annual Town Meeting on 13th March and council meeting on 27th March. Members of the public are welcome at all meetings.

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beginners. The course is tutor supported with topics from using a mouse to searching for jobs online. To book a place contact the library. Under Fives Storytime, 2.15-2.45pm. Half an hour of stories and an occasional rhyme. Don’t forget to bring your passport for a stamp.

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• Activities Fylde Coast YMCA The Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood FY7 6JL. Monday: Pilates: 6.00-7.00pm. Tuesday: Belly Dancing: 6.307.30pm. Wednesday: Yoga: 10.00-11.30am.

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• Fleetwood LifeLong Learning Monday April 2nd. Cruising with the Queen (QE2), a talk by Angela Duerden.

Monday April16th. Life is Nothing Without Music, a talk by Bob Heelis.

Monday April 30th Arizona - Canyons and Cowboys, a talk by Peter Farnell.

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Sundays 6.30 pm: Divine Service Mondays 7.30 pm: Spiritual Healing Tuesdays 7.30 pm: Open Circle • Fleetwood Camera Club We warmly welcome anyone interested in traditional photography and digital imaging.

We give advice on all aspects of photography.

We hold internal competitions and take part in external ones too. Photographic Group - alternate Wednesdays. Travel Group - alternate Mondays.

Both groups meet at 7.30pm for a 7.45 start at the Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road The cost for guests is £2 per session Photographic Group - through slides and digital images we learn about photography. We would be really pleased if you would come and share your photography experiences with us. 4th April Peter’s Travels by Peter Hornblower. 18th April Annual Competition Results Night. 2nd May Annual General Meeting Travel Group - through slides and digital photography we learn about and “visit” places all over the world. We’d be really pleased if you joined us on our “travels”. 2nd April - The Travels of Two Old Codgers - Ritchie McCulloch & Ian Atkinson. Contact: Ritchie McCulloch 820249 • Dementia & Alzheimers Support Group - Wyre We meet at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Dr, Cleveleys, FY5 2BQ. 10am - 12.00 first Thurs of the month. 5th April, 3rd May, 7th June.

For further info contact Alison or Sharon at the local Dementia/Alzheimers Office 01253 - 312893 • Zumba with Beth The Mount Methodist Church, Mount Road, Fleetwood. Tuesdays & Fridays 10.30am.

Tel: 07594 658966 • Events at Fleetwood Library April April 2nd: 1.00-4.00pm Lancashire Adult Learning are having a Family Easter Craft Session at the Library with cracking Easter themed activities, such as decorating Easter biscuits and making Easter baskets. A great way to keep them busy in the school holiday. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. April 10th: 2.15pm3.15pm The Adult Reading Group are meeting to discuss ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’ by Paul Torday. All welcome. Join us for an informal chat over coffee to discuss this month’s book. April 16th: 3.45pm-4.45pm Chatterbooks reading group for 8 to 11 year olds. Reading ‘The Get Rich Quick Club’ by Rose Impy. April 24th: From 7.00pm. Fleetwood Library and Lancashire County Council Community Heritage present a talk by Dr. John Welshman of Lancaster University about the last hours of the doomed ship. Tickets are free and are available from the Library. April

28th: From 10.15am – 3.15pm. Lancashire Adult Learning are having an Olympic themed family event at Fleetwood Library. There will be a marvellous display from a magician and face painting. All children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Regular Events: Mondays: Go On beginners IT classes (by appointment only) 10am-12pm.

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• 1st Fleetwood Scouts Scout Hut, St. John’s Ave, Fleetwood www.1stfleetwoodscoutgroup.org.uk 1st Fleetwood Scout Group is open to both boys and girls and meets on Mon, Tues & Wed nights. Monday is Cub Scouts aged 8-10 years Section Leader Tracy Douglas, Tuesday is Beaver Scouts aged 6-8 Section Leader Julie Winterbottom and Scouts is Wednesday aged 10-14 years Section Leader is Clare May. Camping, Hiking, climbing, backwoods cooking, trips out, IT, DIY, to name just a few activities.

There are loads of badges and awards the children can work towards gaining, to suit all ages, interests and capabilities. Contact: Belinda Armstrong Tel: 877818. Email: a.b.armstrong@btinternet.com • 1301 (FY7) Squadron, Air Training Corps Grange Road, Fleetwood FY7 8BH. Tel: 01253 870493 (Tues & Thurs only) Time: 7 - 9.15pm Tues & Thurs. Age: 13-20. A variety of opportunities are on offer to the cadets including flying, gliding, Adventurous Training, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, sports, overseas camps plus many more.The organisation is staffed by Adult Volunteers and we are always looking for interested adults from the local community to join us. Contact: Flt Lt Kath Lane E-mail: adj.1301@aircadets.org www.aircadets.org • Army Cadets Preston Street, Fleetwood. Tel: 01772 717078 www.lancashirearmycadets.com Time: Mon & Weds 7-9pm (turn up on Night) Age: (Year 8) 12-18 yrs 9 months Cost: Free 4-6 trial period followed by £10 enrolment fee (to cover insurance) and you will receive a free uniform. Group run by Adult Volunteers • Bulldogs Display Team We undertake Display’s for Local Charity’s, Summer Fair’s, Hambleton Steam Fair, Tram Sunday, Chipping Steam Fair and many other local events where we can help by organising a display to help raise monies.

We are seeking members from the age of 6-18 years of age who would like to be involved with our group with training in the winter months to undertake displays in the summer months. Tel: 01253 341956 Email: bulldogsdisplayteam@googlemail.com Web: www.bulldogsdisplayteam.co.uk

• Cafe 3one6 (Youth Cafe Night) 208 Lord Street, Fleetwood. Tel: 873098 Time: 7 - 9pm Every other Friday Next one: 2nd, 16th Dec. Hot free drinks • Emmanual Church Youth Club Coming soon...call in Cafe 3one6 for details • Mount Methodist & Trinity Methodist Time: Twice each month, Sunday Evening.

Please ring 01253 874404 for more info • Milton Youth & Community Centre (Fleetwood Youth Club) Milton Youth & Community Centre, Blakiston Street, Fleetwood FY7 6QW. Time: Tues, Thurs 7 - 9.30pm Fri 6 - 8.30pm.

Age: 13 yr -19yrs . Fleetwood Youth Club has all the usual youth club activities like pool, table tennis, cooking, gaming and games including X Box. Bike clubs and much more.

We also offer youth advice.

Contact: Brian Wood Email: Brian.Wood@lancashire.gov.uk Phone: 01253 775100 Activity Costs: Per session fee Cost for young people: £0.20 • The Mount Taekwondo Club Thursdays 17:25 to 19:00 St Nicholas’ Church, Community Hall, Broadway, Fleetwood. Try Taekwondo, Challenge Yourself!! Keep Fit, Have Fun and Learn Self Defence. Mixed Class open to all ages from 6/7 upwards, Subs £10 per month, family discounts available. Just turn up on the night.

• Fleetwood Sea Cadets Princes Way, Fleetwood, Lancs, FY7 8PG Tel: 01253 771866 Email: fleetwoodseacadets@btinternet.com www.units.ms-sc.org/fleetwood Time: 7 - 9.15pm Tues & Fri Age: 10-18 yrs. Fleetwood Sea Cadets are part of a nationwide voluntary uniformed youth organisation, open to all young people aged 12 to 18. The Marine Cadets is for young people aged 13 to 18 and has a Junior Sections open to those of 10 to 12 years of age. It is Britain’s most successful nautical organisation for the development of young people with Units run by enthusiastic adult volunteers.

• St. Peters & St. Davids Youth Club St. Davids Hall, Fleetwood.Time: Every Thursday 7-9pm Age: 8 -13 yrs. Cost: £1 per child which includes a drink and packet of crisps. Pick up service available from Chaucer school at 6.50pm (must ring Father John to arrange pick up 876176). Activities include snooker, table tennis, football & more!

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The Fleetwood Club for Young People Tommy’s The Fleetwood Club for Young People have three more Trustees to help drive forward this very successful Club.

They are :- Kevin Toole, who recently retired from Lancashire Constabulary where he was a Detective Chief Superintendent. His work brought him into contact with many young people and the communities across Lancashire, where he saw first hand the benefits of working with young people and inspiring them to achieve their goals in life.

He has been involved in youth sport coach and director of junior rugby at Fleetwood Rugby Club for over 20 years.

Ian said, “I am pleased to have been Photo Left to Right Jim Corry, Kevin Toole and Ian Cameron asked to be a Trustee of Tommy’s which is a fantastic facility for the young people of Fleetwood.”

Jim Corry who was Chief Executive of Wyre Borough Council prior to his retirement.

Kevin said, “I hope that working with other Jim said, dedicated members of Tommy’s Young Peoples “My association with Fleetwood dates back to my Club will give me an opportunity to continue to work own boyhood. I am delighted to be able to make a with young people and help them to develop into contribution to the Town’s young people.” responsible members of society.”

Ian Cameron who has lived in Fleetwood for fifty years and proud to call it his home town. He has been a physical education teacher for 28 years having been head of PE at Fleetwood High School and his latest position is head of PE at Rossall School.

• Trinity Baptist Church 206 Poulton Road, Fleetwood, FY7 7LB Time: Every Thursday evening school term time only, 5 - 6.30pm. Age: 5-14 or early teens. We have lots of activities on the Thursday, including football, crafts & cookery. In school holidays, trips out are arranged, and a holiday club is set-up during the last week. For further information please contact Audrey Doyle on 01253 875618.

• Tommy’s YMCA Lofthouse Building Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood www.fleetwoodcyp.org.uk.

Opening Hours: One year membership £2.00 then 50 pence per night. Monday & Wednesday: Seniors Year 7 and above 6:45pm - 9:30pm. Tuesday & Thursday: Juniors Year 5 and above 5:45pm -7:45pm. Boxing sessions: Monday to Thursday Juniors 5:30pm - 6:30pm Seniors 6:30pm - 7:30pm (Requires additional Membership). Please visit our website for full details of the many facilities we have on offer.

Stewart Walker chair of the Trustees said, “We are very fortunate to have these three new Trustees. I am sure they will bring a wealth of experience to the club and help continue its success.”

• Youth Bus Martindale Park near to Chatsworth Avenue Time: Every Friday evening between 6pm and 8pm. It has a wide range of activities for them to become involved with, DJ’ing equipment, large screen computer games etc.

• Fleetwood All Stars Disability Club Fleetwood Sports College, Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 8HE Tel: 01253 681766 | Email: e4ves@tiscali.co.uk Fleetwood All Stars Disability Club for leisure activities for children aged between 8 and 16 years.

We aim to provide an activity club for children and young people with disabilities.

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• Fleetwood Gym Football Team Training Times Under 6’s Saturdays 10am King Georges (Outside) and Mondays 5-6 Fleetwood High School (Inside) £3 a week Under 7’s Saturdays 10 am King Georges (Match or Training) and Mondays 6-7 Fleetwood High School (Inside) Under 8’s Saturdays 10 am Match or Training and Tuesday 5-6 and Thursday 6-7 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 9’s League Games Saturdays 10am and Tuesdays 6-8 at Fleetwood High School (Inside) Under 10’s League Game Saturdays and Monday 6-7 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 11’s League Game Sunday and Training Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7-8pm at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 12’s League Games Sundays, Training Monday 6-7 and Wednesday 7-8 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 13’S League Games Sunday and Training Thursdays 6-7 at Fleetwood High School (Outside) Under 14’s Yellows and Blues League Games Sundays and Training Wednesdays 8-9 at Fleetwood High (Outside) All Fleetwood Gym teams subs are only £4 a week and each player recieves a FREE Playing Kit, Training Kit and Tracksuit.

To play in a Fleetwood Gym Team then contact Club Secretary Barry Whittaker on 07775928332 or see www.fleetwoodgym • Fleetwood Kite Club - Land & Sea Anything kites, beach and recreational related, action packed,fun and friendly atmosphere. During the winter months we meet every other Saturday between 1pm3pm and during the summer months our club flyin’s run on every other Wednesday evening 6pm-8pm.0795 643 8805 Email Phil-fkc@ hotmail.com http://fleetwoodkiteclub.co.uk

• Carnival Queen Results The judging took place at Fleetwood Workingmens Club. 10 young ladies between the ages of 7-11yrs took part.

The results; Carnival Queen - JESSICA LEE 10yrs, Charles Sear School Princess - HANSA RANAISINGHE 9yrs, St Marys School Princess - CHARLOTTE KENNEDY 9yrs, Shakespeare Primary School Lady in Waiting - LUCY BIRCH 8yrs, Larkholme Primary School Lady in Waiting - MOLLIE-MAE BEESLEY 8yrs, St Wulstans School

Calling Local Schools If you have an event that is open to the youth community then send us your details to info@link-magazine.co.uk All Youth events are listed as supplied and are correct at time of going to press, if any listing requires updating, we should be notified by the 15th of each month. LINK is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by any incorrect details listed and is the sole.

• PETITION RE AIR AMBULANCE FUEL DUTY Hi, Please may I bring to your attention a petition to encourage the Government to exempt Air Ambulance services from duty on the fuel they use, in the same way as the Lifeboats (RNLI) are exempt. Thank you for your support for this magnificent volunteer funded service.Please pass on to all of your UK friends. http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk petitions/29349

• FY7 and District Amateur Swimming Club www.fleetwoodswimclub.co.uk Keen young swimmers should come along to Fleetwood YMCA Swimming Pool, The Esplanade, Fleetwood on Monday or Wednesday evenings from 6.3 pm. to 7.30pm for a free trial, speak to the coach on the pool. Or at Poulton YMCA Pool, Breck Road, Poulton on Tuesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm For info on the club please see website.

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WILLOW GARDEN PROJECT The Willow Allotment Garden Project offers a specifically equipped garden for people of all abilities to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening.

• Active gardening sessions for people with disabilities of all kinds

Tel: Pamela Laird 07807 743800 Paula Ireland 07580 001434 With the support from local people we have raised over £2,000 from a sponsored walk and fundraising day on 19th Feb, where the Mayor of Wyre attended and set the walkers on their 7 mile journey, when we arrived at the ferry cafe they donated refreshments to all the 34 walkers before they set back on their return journey.

• Sensory gardening sessions - experience the sights, touch, smells and tastes of flowers and vegetables grown in the Willow allotment garden • Gardening courses and Workshops The community project is currently being developed on wasteland at Fleetwood Cricket Club. It is being designed for people with a disability and people with mental health needs to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening. The first phase is to develop an allotment with a range of raised beds for wheelchair access and a wooden cabin with disabled toilet facilities, the second phase is the sensory area of the garden which will have a place with lights and music surrounded with aromatic herbs and plants, finally the third phase is a wildlife area which the wildlife trust will work with us to create an ideal environment for insects, birds, hedgehogs, bats and pond life.

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We have had amazing support from F.C.C and local businesses who have donated skips, diggers, building materials, bouncing castles, raffle prizes and cash donations, we would like to thank them and the volunteers who have worked on the land, because without thier help we wouldn't have got this far.

The land has been cleared, the raised beds have been made by a local Joiner free of charge and a new member has just joined us John is a retired builder and carpenter who is enjoying getting stuck in to plans for the cabin and is half way through the footings for the cabin.

We are now organising another fundraising day, which will be a family day on Easter Monday 9th April at Fleetwood Cricket Club we will be sending flyers out next week.

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Although Fleetwood Museum has been closed for 5 months, staff and volunteers have been using the time to upgrade displays and research new ones.

The Deep Sea Fishing and Dockland Galleries have been re-decorated and showcase displays have undergone some changes. When the Museum re-located to Queens Terrace from Dock Street, twenty years ago, the large scale model of Fleetwood Dockland in the 1930’s heyday was an immediate highlight. Over the winter, one of our volunteers, an expert scale modeller, has been working on the dockland model and added landmarks like the Grain Elevator, numerous fish houses and factories and the three lengths of the original fish market. For Fleetwood residents who spent their lives on the Docks, the newly re-furbished model will bring back a real touch of nostalgia.

April will see a number of events at the Museum.

Re-opening Day will be Tuesday 3rd April at 11am and the Museum will be open Tuesday to Saturday each week from 11.00 to 16.00.

There will be special weekend opening for Bank holidays and for special events. Well known local resident, Malcolm Clegg will give an illustrated talk, Fleetwood Golf and the Military Connection at the Museum on Thursday 19th April at 2pm.

This is a fascinating talk looking at the use of land off Beach Road for the Hutment Barracks and Shooting Ranges as well as the early establishment of the sport in Fleetwood. Please arrive early.

The Museum Friends will hold their April Coffee Morning at the Museum on Wednesday 25th April from 10.30 to 11.30. The previous night will see the Annual General Meeting of the Friends in the Museum at 19.00. Membership stands at well over 100 but we are always pleased to welcome new members.

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BEST CLEAN JOKE EVER An Italian, a Scotsman and a Chinese man are hired at a construction site.

The foreman points out a huge pile of sand.

He says to the Italian guy, ‘You’re in charge of sweeping.’

To the Scotsman he says, ‘You’re in charge of shovelling.’

And to the Chinese guy, ‘You’re in charge of supplies.’

He then says, ‘Now, I have to leave for a little while. I expect you men to make a dent in that pile of sand..’

Q5. What is the main reason for failure? * exams Q6. What can you never eat for breakfast? * Lunch & dinner Q7. What looks like half an apple? * The other half Q8. If you throw a red stone into the blue sea what will it become? * It will simply become wet

Q9. How can a man go eight days without sleeping ?

So when the foreman returns after being away for * No problem, he sleeps at night. a couple of hours the pile of sand is untouched.

He asks the Italian, ‘Why didn’t you sweep any Q10. How can you lift an elephant with one hand? of it?’ * You will never find an elephant that has only one The Italian replies, ‘I no hava no broom. You said hand.. to the Chinesea fella he was in charge of supplies, but he hasa disappeared and I no coulda Q11. If you had three apples and four oranges in finda him nowhere.’ one hand and four apples and three oranges in Then the foreman turns to the Scotsman and other hand, what would you have ? says, ‘And you, I thought I told you to shovel this * Very large hands pile.’

The Scotsman replies, ‘Aye, that ye did laddie, Q12. If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, boot ah could nae get meself a shoovel. Ye left th’ how long would it take four men to build it?

Chinese gadgie in chairge of supplies, boot ah * No time at all, the wall is already built. couldna fin’ him neither.’

Q13. How can u drop a raw egg onto a concrete The foreman is really angry now. He storms off floor without cracking it? toward the pile of sand to look for the Chinese *Any way you want, concrete floors are very hard gent. to crack.

Just then, the Chinese man leaps out from behind ............................................................................ the pile of sand and yells, Priceless - could this be the reason the NHS is in the state it is? Actual writings from Hospital ‘SUPPLIES!!!’

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6. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side Q3. River Ravi flows in which state? for over a year. * liquid 7. On the second day the knee was better, and on the third day it disappeared.

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information which ultimately leads to offenders being brought to justice quicker and causing less Hello Fleetwood Police have conducted misery to the community. Such reports allow officers on patrol to a massive crackdown on drug dealers in the town this past month be tasked to the relevant ‘hot spot’ areas and deter and apprehend the with over 12 arrests being made offenders. Keep the calls coming!! following a number of warrants being executed over two days.

The lighter nights are here, and This has resulted in those dealers hopefully joined by some warmer remaining in prison awaiting their weather!! For the parents out court hearing – off the streets of there, please know what your Fleetwood and unable to conduct children are up to, where they are their illegal activity which blights playing and who with. Anti Social the lives of all involved. It has Behaviour (ASB) reports usually a hugely detrimental impact increase when we hit this time of upon the local community – year, a majority of which involves and due to your use of the young people being reported as Crimestoppers phone number, the causing the problem. We will and your engagement with your soon be publishing a list of many Neighbourhood Policing Team, of the activities planned by various we are able to gather intelligence organisations/agencies for young in order for us to execute such people, most of which are either warrants. Please keep ringing, it free or require a very small charge. can be anonymously made, and Your local Police will deal firmly I assure you that your calls are with ASB reports and details will thoroughly investigated. be taken of those present and spoken to by officers. Letters will On a similar subject, thank be sent home to make parents you for your continued help in aware that a police officer has reporting suspicious incidents had cause to speak to your son/ which following on from recent daughter due to their association publications in The Link about with a particular group or in a the theft of mainly metal objects particular area, for example, a etc, this has helped gain valuable

group caught drinking alcohol, or being rowdy, and although not directly involved, the mere proximity to it could be causing influence to them. The letters make clear they are not suspected of being involved, but helpfully points out to parents what situation has caused concern.

Finally, if you have any information or concerns, you can contact us at your PACT meetings, by phone on 101, via our Lancashire Constabulary website or if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

All ward areas now have a single PACT meeting, just prior to the Fleetwood Town Council meeting at The North Euston Hotel, on the last Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm until 6:45pm. This is a ‘drop in’ event and your local Neighbourhood team will be available to discuss with you personally any issues you may have.

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Blackpool Council - 01253 477477 www.blackpool.gov.uk Wyre Borough Council - 01253 891000 Out of Hours - 01253 895116 www.wyrebc.gov.uk Regenda Housing - 0844 736 0066 Environment Agency - 0800 80 70 60 (24hr) www.environment-agency.gov.uk Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net Refurb (Wyre & Fylde Ltd) - 01253 873371

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AGE UK Office Fleetwood 45-47 Lord Street - 0300 303 1234 Christians Against Poverty 01253 875958 Help the Aged - 0808 800 6565

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Blackpool Airport - 01253 343434 Manchester Airport - 0161 489 3000 UK Passport Advice - 0300 222 0000 Blackpool Transport Buses & Trams 01253 473000 Coast Guard Services 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Knott End Ferry - 01253 891000 Tourist Information - 01253 773953 National Express - 0870 580 8080 National Rail - 08457 48 49 50 Highways Agency - 0845 50 40 30 Stagecoach - 01772 886633

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Fleetwood Hospital - 01253 306 000 Blackpool Victoria Hospital - 01253 300 000 Rossall Hospital - 01253 300 000 Duty Chemist Sundays - Morrisons Cleveleys Group Practice - 01253 853992 NHS Direct (24hr Service) - 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Dental Enquiries - Fylde & Wyre 01253 306378 (24hr 7 days) Out of Hours Emergency - 01253 308105 Fleetwood Health Centre - 01253 771136

01253 622218 Child Death Help Line - 0800 282 986 Child Line - 0800 1111 Connect Young People Centre - 01253 751047 Cruse Bereavement Help Line - 0844 477 9400 Drugs Talk to Frank - 0800 776600 Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Nervosa 07985 673187 www.blackpool4me.com/hopeforanorexia Help Direct - 0303 3331021 Mental Health Help Line - 0500 639 000 Missing People - 0500 700 700 (24hr) National Debt Line - 0808 808 4000 National Domestic Violence - 0808 2000 247 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection - 0808 800 5000 Parent Line Plus - 0808 800 2222 Private Counselling - 01253 760600 Smoking Cessation - 0845 601 2186 Young Peoples Outreach Nurse (under 19) Fylde - 07917 587133 Wyre - 07795 605336 Bipolar Self Help Group Fleetwood 0845 4238926 email: mdffleetwood@gmail.com Fylde Coast Womens Aid 01253 596699 MOSAC - 01253 628598

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