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Your starter for 10 – would you like to save money? Sometimes cutting your bills isn’t about knowing the right answers, it’s about asking the right questions. So let me run through my money test… Answer each of the following questions - it could add £100s or £1000s to your pockets.
Has your home got more or the same number of bedrooms than people? If so, and you’re in England and Wales, check whether you can make big savings switching to a water meter (free to do, but not in Scotland). This is because water bills depend roughly on your home’s value, while a meter’s all about usage. This may be some serious cash. As DenwantsJFT96 tweeted me: “Switched a few years back and now pay £45 a month less (that’s £540 a year– ML). Plus it makes me more conscious of what I use. Fixed dripping tab.” There’s a calculator to see if you can save at Ccwater.org.uk.
Do you go abroad at least once a year? If so, there are a number of key things to consider: 1) If you go on holiday in Europe, check your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is in date—3 million expire this year. Always use the official website www.ehic.org.uk. Don’t Google - many sites charge when it should be free. 2) Get permanently perfect exchange rates worldwide. Most credit and debit cards add a hidden 3% load, so spending £100 worth of euros costs £103. Yet a few specialist credit cards are load-free, giving unbeatable rates. Though make sure you always pay them off in full every month to avoid interest. I keep mine in my overseas wallet (yep, I have one) and only use it for spending abroad. A full current, best list at www.mse.me/travelcards. 3) If you go away at least twice a year, get an annual travel insurance - you can do comparisons at moneysupermarket.com and confused.com. If you’re not online, supermarkets tend to give decent coverage. Alternatively, the fees-free Nationwide FlexAccount (Nationwide.co.uk/flexaccount) gives free European cover up to age 73 as part of the account.
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Is your mortgage rate higher than your savings rates? With dismal savings rates, overpaying your mortgage wins for many. First, check if your mortgage rate’s higher than your after-tax savings rate. If your mortgage rate is higher than your after-tax savings rate, it pays. Two big caveats: check there are no overpayment penalties. Plus always keep a few months emergency cash aside. The impact of overpaying can be enormous - just paying an extra £100 a month on a £100,000 mortgage at 4.5% saves £18,000 interest over a 25-year term. There’s an overpayment calculator to work out your numbers at www.moneysavingexpert.com/ OverpayCalc.
Are you paying interest on your credit cards? If so, see if you can do a balance transfer. This is when you get new card(s) that repay the debts on the other cards for you, so yow owe it instead at a usually far lower rate. You’ll need a decent score to do it. The longest 0% deal is Barclaycard 26mths with a 3.5% fee (Barclaycard.co.uk/personal/credit-cards). If you can repay quicker, the Halifax card (Halifax.co.uk/creditcards) at 15mths 0% with a 1% fee. All these cards are representative—meaning some won’t get the headline rate. Full options at www.mse.me/balancetransfers. The golden rules: A) Clear or shift again before the 0% ends or you’ll pay the full APR, which can be nearly 20%. B) Pay at least the monthly minimum or you risk losing special rates. C) Don’t spend on these cards—it isn’t usually at the cheap rate.
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It’s not a pleasant thought, but it happens to some. So consider cheap level-term life insurance so there’s money there if needed (help via www.mse.me/lifeinsurance). Write a will, especially if you have assets, to make sure those you want to inherit, do. This also enables you to specify your desired guardian for your children. To do a will on the cheap, you can buy DIY if it’s simple. If not, Which.co.uk has a cheapish will writing services.
Have you been with the same bank for over three years? Don’t whinge about your bank, ditch it. Right now fee-free Firstdirect.com is offering new switchers £100 and it has won every customer service poll I’ve ever run. You need to pay in £1,000/mth. There are other powerful options too, especially for savers. Full list at www.mse.me/ bankaccounts.
Are you nearing retirement? An annuity is what most people buy with their pension fund to get a regular income until death. Yet many people make the mistake of just getting it from their pension provider. A 65-year-old with a £100,000 pot may get around £5,000 a year with the worst payer but could be £700 more with the best. Live to 90, that’s £16,500 lost, so always check! The golden rules for annuity getting are A) Always check what else is out there. B) Get a medical before buying it, in case you’ve an undiagnosed condition—if you do, while not pleasant to hear, it could mean you get a better rate. C) If not sure, get Independent Financial Advice, as this is often a one off transaction. So if you get it wrong, you can’t change your mind.
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ward councillors for giving this funding to help get me a job.
A young man employed by local councillors is already making a sweeping impression.
“I’m really proud of the work that I’m able to do to help keep Blackpool clean and this apprenticeship will help me in the future to find more full time employment.”
Daniel Lindsley, 24, had his post as a street cleaner in Park ward funded by ward councillors Gillian Campbell and Brian Doherty.
The post was funded from the local ward budget of councillors Gillian Campbell and Brian Doherty. Cllr Campbell said: “Ward budgets are a limited pot of money that is available for us to spend helping the local area that we represent.
Daniel was employed as an apprentice with Blackpool Council on a 12 month contract, and just a few months into his role, he’s already helping to clean up the area. With his roles including tidying up litter and making sure that pavements and paths are clear, locals are already feeling the benefit of a cleaner Grange Park and surrounding areas. Despite previously being unemployed, Daniel had already shown initiative to work by volunteering for the Council’s NEAT team, and the opportunity of a full time apprenticeship was too good to turn down. Daniel takes up the story: “I’d already done some work with the Neighbourhood’s Team and had learnt a lot of useful skills that I can now transfer to my paid job. I’m really grateful to both of the
“The money that myself and Cllr Doherty have pledged have really helps the area in two ways. Not only have we helped a local young person to get back into employment, but the benefits of him cleaning up the area are also being seen on a daily basis by local residents.” Cllr Doherty added: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to direct our ward budget towards such a worthy individual. Daniel was previously one of many young people who were keen to work but struggling to find employment. “It’s really pleasing that we’ve been able to help get Daniel back in to employment, and I hope that this will be a welcome kick-start to help him become a success in life.”
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Pilot scheme takes tip on the road A new mobile recycling scheme is set to be launched to help Blackpool residents who can’t get to the tip.
week at each point, allowing residents to travel a shorter distance to deposit goods at the tip, I look forward to seeing the scheme get up and running.”
More than 23,000 households in the resort (around 36 per cent) do not own a car or van which would allow them to drive to the tip on Bristol Avenue, Bispham. This, Blackpool Council believes, is a big factor in fly-tipping problems which can infuriate local residents.
Items that will be accepted by the mobile unit include: Electrical items (TVs, toasters, hair dryers etc), Cans, Glass, Plastic, Paper/ cardboard, Wood, Scrap metals, Batteries large and domestic, Textiles, Paint
The scheme is intended to be free at the point of use and will run alongside Blackpool Council’s existing Bulky Matters waste collection scheme As a result, and in a bid to reduce recycling rates, a new mobile tip unit will be going to them. which collects large items direct from people’s Between eight to 12 sites are now being sought to homes for a small fee (£6 per item with a play host to the mobile unit along with a voluntary minimum of three items). A survey of existing tip users has already shown sector operator to run the service. widespread support for the scheme with 77 per cent of people saying they would welcome the The scheme will run as a pilot for the first idea. year with a view to becoming a permanent arrangement. Cllr Gillian Campbell, Blackpool For more information on recycling, visit www. Council’s cabinet member responsible for blackpool.gov.uk/recycling Streetscene, said: “This is an innovative and exciting idea which we hope will increase recycling rates, reduce fly-tipping and provide better customer service to residents. “It’s very simple. The mobile unit will stop at locations around Blackpool for a few hours a
Outstanding for local children’s home
Cllr Sarah Riding, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, said: “We strive to make sure that children in Blackpool receive the best possible start in life.
A Blackpool Council children’s home has completed a clean sweep, by a receiving another glowing Ofsted report.
“For some families, that includes using specialist respite care such as the facility at Hornby. I’m delighted that it has received such high praise from the Ofsted inspectors and am really pleased that now all of our homes are classed as being outstanding.
Hornby, a short break care service for children with disabilities, has been declared as “outstanding” by the governing body. It now means that all three of Blackpool’s children’s homes have received the top rating. The inspection, which was carried out in April, praised the home for the outcomes for children and young people, its quality of care, safeguarding of children and young people and its leadership and management, giving all three categories the highest “outstanding” rating.
“As always, we will not rest on our laurels with this good report, and will continue to work hard to ensure that the services we provide for vulnerable children are as effective as they can possibly be.” The full Ofsted report is available to read at Ofsted’s website (www.ofsted.gov.uk). This inspection report’s unique reference number is: SC033611
Inspectors were pleased to report that “children’s very specific needs are extremely well supported through well-planned care that successfully promotes positive outcomes.” The report also praises the “stability and experience” of the staff team and the “excellent links” that are maintained with young people’s families.
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Local Community • Boundary Library Opening Hours Bathurst Ave FY3 7RW - Tel: 478270 Monday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 5.00pm Tuesday - closed Wednesday 9.00am - 12.30pm 1pm - 5pm Thursday - closed Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 5.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 5.00pm Sunday - closed • Layton Library Opening Hours Talbot Road FY3 7BD - Tel: 478145 Monday 10.00am - 7.00pm Tuesday - closed Wednesday 10.00am - 7.00pm Thursday 10.00am - 5.00pm Friday & Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm Sunday - closed • Moor Park Library Opening Hours Bristol Avenue FY2 0JG - Tel: 478120 Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm Tuesday 9.30am - 7.00pm Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm Thursday 9.30am - 7.00pm Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm Sunday - closed
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• Fylde Over 50’s Club Meeting at the Claremont Hotel every 2nd Monday of the month at 7.30pm. We have speakers, socila activities, sunday lunch and coach trips to places of interest. Further info contact Anne 01253 821451 • Whiteholme OVER 60’s Club 2-4pm Mon-Fri, St. Teresa’s, St Georges Ave. Bingo and monthly trips. Call John 351168 • Chair exercises for the over 60’s 11-30-12-30 every Monday at Sevenoaks Community Center Anchorsholme. Tel Lynda 403273 for more details. • Power Pilates Fitness Yoga St Bernadettes All Hallows Rd, Bispham Total body conditioning fun and ultra addictive. Mondays 12.30 1.30 call Mandy 07828556443 • Popular Social Sequence Dancing Monday afternoon 2pm -4pm Holy family church, Links Road, Blackpool FY1 2RU Tel Doreen 01253 890775 • Blackpool Male Voice Choir Interested in singing in a well established and highly regarded male voice choir whose Patron is Alfie Boe? Come to Springfield Methodist Church, Bispham Road, FY2 9HQ. We rehearse between 7 & 9pm on Monday evenings and are always on the lookout for new members. The choir has a number of concerts coming up. Please visit www.blackpoolmalevoicechoir.co.uk. Call John Wright (Concert Secretary) on 0751 022 9032 or by email at bmvc@btinternet.com
• Zumba Fitness Monday 7.30pm Bispham United Reform Church on Cavendish Rd. £4 per session, bring water and wear comfy clothes. Just turn up or contact Barry 07922 688009 • Blackpool Carers Centre is an independent local charity, supporting unpaid carers of all ages. Evening Support Group – Held on the 1st Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Squirrel Pub, Bispham Road, Bispham Evening Support Group – Held on the 2nd Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Crown Pub, Devonshire Road, Blackpool Coffee Morning and Trip Out – Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10am-1pm. Meet at Blackpool Carers Centre, Norman House, Robson Way, Blackpool FY3 7PP, then out and about in our minibus to different venues eg. Garden Centres, for a cuppa and a chat. Further information from Teresa Dufty 01253 393748 or email: teresa@blackpoolcarers. org. Carers can drop in to the Centre at Norman House, Robson Way, Blackpool FY3 7PP between 10am-4pm Monday to Friday. www.blackpoolcarers.org • Zumba Gold Tuesday 11am Bispham United Reform Church on Cavendish Rd, this fitness class is designed at a slower pace. £4 per session, wear comfy clothing and bring water. Just turn up or Contact Barry 07922 688009 • Zumba Fitness Tuesday 6-7pm St Pauls Worship Centre on Egerton Rd (North Shore), come along and join in the fun. £4.00 per session, wear comfy clothes and bring water. Just turn up or contact Barry on 07922 688009 • New Central Methodist Church (adjacent Hounds Hill Centre). Coffee lounge open 10am till 4pm Tues to Sat. Free Art Class on Weds mornings open to all. Mums and Tots Group Thurs mornings (10 till 12) and Sequence Dancing in the afternoon (1:30pm till 4pm) with nominal charges. In addition there are table top sales most days in aid of The Street Children of Brazil and Macmillan Cancer Care as well as other charities. A shopper’s service also takes place in the Coffee Lounge at 12:15 on Thursdays. • Blackpool Dementia Support Services. We meet at Bispham Community Centre, Bispham Road, Bispham between 2pm4pm on the 1st Monday of every month. This is the opportunity for you to meet with other people who have Dementia, support each other and have some fun. We will have live music, games and bingo. There will also be an interesting talk by Mac Uk about Dementia and current research programmes. For details call 405959 and ask for Wendy or Lindsey
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• Sassy Sewers A ladies sewing group who meet to sew and chat every Tuesday from 1pm to 3.30pm at Claremont Community Centre (former Library) Claremont Road Blackpool £1.50 per week which pays for room hire and towards equipment. Come and make new friends. • Simply Meditate Classes Tuesdays; Lunchtime meditation 12:30 - 1:15pm, FREE CLASS Blackpool Central Library, Queen Street FY1 1PX Sundays - Prayers for World Peace 11am - 12noon, FREE CLASS Keajra Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 64 Holmfield Road FY2 9RT Tel: 352721 www.meditationinblackpool.org.uk Registered Charity no. 1080291 • Bispham Townswomen’s Guild We are a group of forward looking women who meet together on the second Tuesday of each month at 2pm in Cavendish Road U R Church Hall, Bispham.The annual programme includes speakers, demonstrations and social activities. Townswomen offer each other support and develop new skills and interests. Our choir meet on Tuesdays at 2pm. Arts & crafts group meet every Wednesday afternoon at 2pm. Also regular Drama Group meetings. New members will be assured of a warm welcome. Tel Pauline 352365. • Rendevous - Club for over 55’s meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10.30am till 12 noon at All Saints Church Hall, 97a Park Road, Blackpool. Coffee , cakes and a varied programme of speakers and activities. All welcome. • TramShed Theatre Company Inclusive Performing Arts Workshops - Open to everyone. Every Tuesday during term time at Montgomery High School. Classes for children from aged 4 years through to adult. Only £30 per term (Approx 12 weeks). For more information or to download an application form, log on to www. tramshed.org.uk. You can also call 07852 498427 or email tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk and speak to our Arts team. • Whist Drive Whist Drive every Tuesday 1.30pm at St Bernadettes Church Hall. All Hallows Road, Bispham Village FY2 0AS. £1.50 Inc Tea & Biscuits. Tel Irene: 01253 353530 • German Language Circle We meet every Tuesday evening at 7.30.p.m. at Low Moor Day Centre, Edmonton Place, near Trinity Hospice, Bispham, Blackpool. No tuition. Just friendly chat in German. Details from Terry Burke 01253 867825 • Lung Cancer Support Group This meeting is for anyone affected by Lung Cancer. We meet of the 1st Weds of each month at 1pm, Whitegate Resource Centre, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool FY3 9JL. The group has nursing input. Contact Julie Meikle, Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. Tel: 303312
• The Veterans Indoor Bowls Newton Hall, Staining. Every Wedsnesday 10am-2pm. New Members will be given a warm welcome, come and join us, make new friends, enjoy the fun of healthy competition, and being part of a local club. Aged 55+ Want to join? call Bill Green on 07853 052082 or email bill_green@ live.co.uk. • Bispham with Norbreck, Flower Club St Bernadettes Church Hall, Bispham. Meet every third Weds in the month at 7-30pm. New Members most welcome. Contact Helen on: 354548. • Meditation Classes Every Wednesday evening 7pm till 8pm at Kilmory Community Center, Kilmory Place Bispham, relax unwind and de stress. Meditations include Angelic visualization, mindfulness, crystals and shamanic drumming. All welcome Tel: 508165 / 07834072273 • Staining Women’s Institute - Inspiring Women We meet every third Wednesday at Staining Church Hall next to the School. New members always welcome. • Diabetes UK Blackpool Support Group A relaxed evening for people with Diabetes. All welcome. We meet at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. FY3 9JL. 7pm to 9pm every 3rd Weds of the month. Contact Robert on 358067. • 3rd Norbreck Rainbows meet at Beaufort Ave Methodist church on Weds term time 4.30pm until 5.30pm. Please contact Sonia on 07966890606 for more info. • Bispham Workshop Group, Alcoholics Anonymous We meet on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30pm. at the Kincraig community Centre, Kincraig Place, (off Kincraig Road, nr: Blackpool & the Fylde College) Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0NB Anyone feels that they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend any A.A. meeting. This is an “open” meeting which means that partners, friends and other interested people eg. doctors, spiritual leaders and social workers etc are all welcome as well as the problem drinker. To find out more, contact us by telephone: Ron H: 0742 99 66 404 Peter V: 07817 547 973 or by email: bisphamworkshop@gmail.com • The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Support Group Our Monthly Meetings (every 2nd Wednesday of the month) at Blackpool Stanley Park Golf Club 7pm to 9pm. Patients, Carers, Family and Friends are welcome to attend the meeting, we offer support to like-minded people suffering from Head & Neck Cancer. Registered Charity: 1149794 • Motor Neurone Disease Association Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Branch We aim to support anyone affected by MND. Our meetings are on the second Tuesday (11.00am) at Blackpool Centre for Independent Living, 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool.FY3 9JL. Do join us
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to hear our interesting Visiting Speakers and enjoy a cuppa, a biscuit and a chat. Contact Geoff - 356906 • St Bernadette’s Players Amateur Dramatic Group We meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm at St Bernadette’s Church Hall, All Hallows Road, FY2 0AS. Contact Bernard Melling on 07846 629766 • Blackpool Trinity Hospice Friends Group Want to join a fun friendly fundraising group - come to our meetings at The Shippon Rooms All Hallows Church, Bispham. The first Thursday in the month at 7.30pm. Our members range from 13-70 plus! We are all young at heart and love to make a difference. • Zumba Fitness Thursday 6-7pm St Pauls Worship Centre on Egerton Rd (North Shore). £4.00 per session, wear comfy clothes and bring water. Just turn up or contact Barry on 07922 688009 • Alzheimers Society Dementia Cafés We meet at Independent Living Centre, 259 Whitegate Dr, Blackpool, FY3 9JL. 1pm 3pm on the last Thursday of the month. For further info contact the Blackpool , Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office on 696854
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• Latin,Ballroom & Sequence Dance Classes Come along & learn or improve your dancing skills. Fri 1.30 - 3.30pm Forest Gate Baptist Church Hall, Forest Gate, Blackpool. Contact Susan for further details Tel: 07976 620 196 • Zumba Fitness Fridays 6.30pm Holy Family Church on Links Rd (North Shore), £4.00 per session, wear comfy clothes and bring water. Everyone is welcone, just turn up or contact Barry on 07922 688009 • Fylde Coast Crafters Needlework Club meets every Saturday at Spencer Court (off Talbot Road) Blackpool. Many needlecrafts covered including: beadwork jewellery-making,cross stitch, hand & machine embroidery, knitting, crochet and lacemaking etc. Phone Christine for details on 01253 342406. • The Lighthouse Spiritualist Centre Services every Sunday 7.30 start, Guest Medium Every week, £2.50 entrance. Awareness classes every Friday 7.30pm start - £2.50. Open to all, irrelevant of experience. All held at Spencer court Community Centre, Spencer Court, Blackpool FY1 3TW, enquiries phone Lisa 07951 591607 • Christ Church with All Saints Palatine Road. Services 10.45am and 6pm
each Sunday. Further details from Rev Alan Byrom Tel: 390272 • Past Rotarians of the Fylde is a club for older Rotarians who still like to enjoy fellowship and limited service. Please contact John Harrop Secretary 732342 or Tony Scott President 349661 • Fylde Film Society We meet at the Blackpool Odeon every fortnight. For more details www. fyldefilmsociety.co.uk • Diabetes UK Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Coast Children’s Support Group Supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes and their families. Our Group provides a friendly, constructive, safe and informative environment to meet and we provide fun and healthy activities to participate in. Visit www.fylde-coast-childrens. diabetesukgroup.org or email diabetesuk. fyldekidssupport@sky.com • Claremont Park Bowling Club ladies would like to invite new member to join our Club, either experienced bowlers or beginners who would be helped to learn the game. We are a friendly club and newcomers would be most welcome. Ring 356289. • Support Groups for Carers Blackpool Carers Centre, an independent local charity, supporting unpaid carers of all ages, hold various support groups throughout Blackpool. Come along, have a chat, meet new friends, obtain information and have a well-earned break: Evening Support Group Held on the 1st Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Squirrel Pub, Bispham Road, Bispham Evening Support Group Held on the 2nd Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Crown Pub (The Old No3), Devonshire Road, Blackpool Coffee Morning and Trip Out Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10am-1pm. Meet at Blackpool Carers Centre, Norman House, Robson Way, Blackpool FY3 7PP, then out and about in our minibus to different venues eg. Garden Centres, for a cuppa and a chat. Further information from Teresa Dufty 01253 393748 or email: teresa@blackpoolcarers. org. Carers can drop in to the Centre at Norman House, Robson Way, Blackpool FY3 7PP between 10am-4pm Monday to Friday. www.blackpoolcarers.org • Blackpool & Fylde Recorded Music Society We hold weekly meetings each Thursday at 7.30pm from 5/9/13 until 22/5/14 at Victory Baptist Church, St Annes Road (adjacent to the fire station) Blackpool FY4 2AP, this is close to the junction with Waterloo Road. For more information please contact B.Robinson on 01253 890731. We are always happy to welcome guests.
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General Notices • Girl Guiding An invitation for your daughter to join Girl Guiding - Rainbows (5-7 years), Brownies (7-10 years) or Guides (10-14 years), for evenings of fun, games and adventure. Meet different times and places in the local area and it doesn’t cost a lot. To register your interest and find out where we meet go to ‘www.girlguiding.org.uk/join us’ or phone 01253 352098 for more information. Help and new leaders are always needed. If you are interested then again go to the ‘girlguiding/join us’ web site or phone. • The Kensington Foundation We are a charity in need of good quality items of furniture and toys for re-distribution to families in need. Please tel 761444. • Age UK Blackpool & District Shopping Service - We provide a Shopping Service to the areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to residents aged 18+. Support is provided for clients if needed. Please contact Age UK Blackpool & District on 622812. • FREE computer help at home to disabled people. Phone 0800 269 545. • Wyre Women’s Centre Based at 14 Edward Street, Blackpool FY1 1BA. We are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am until 4pm. We offer support with a broad range of issues including; domestic violence, housing support and advice, support with offending issues, substance misuse advice, debt budgeting advice and family/parenting support. We offer one to one support, training/learning & volunteering opportunities. Tel: 743770 www.blackpoolwomenscentre.co.uk • International Aid Trust Charity Shop opened at 22 Deansgate, Blackpool in October 2012. We are looking for more volunteers! If you could spare 2 or 3 hours per week, or more, please call in the shop for an application form. Or just come and take a look.
Events this month • Messy Church You are invited to join us at ‘Messy Church’ (no charge) on Saturday 7th September, 3-5pm And Saturday 2nd November, 3-6pm With Fireworks. In ‘The Barn’ at All Hallows Church on All Hallows Road. No charge. Activities include Crafts, Cooking, Games, Food, Fellowship, Worship & Fun for all the family. Next meet: 3-5pm 7th December. Please come. For any information phone 351886 or e-mail secbah@ googlemail.com • Victoria Walking Club Walkers Sunday 8th September 2013. We will be walking in the Ingleton Area of the Dales. Walkers
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