LINK-MAG Fleetwood Magazine August 2013

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September Magazine Deadline 12th August 2013

Contents 3 6 7 12 13 18 19 22 23 25 26 30 31 32-35 35 36-38 39 40 41 42 43 45

• £50 cut and colour at Boho • Editors Page • 10% off Tyres • Deborah Shepard • Win a free MOT • Where am I • Yutofest • Paprika Lamb skewers • Suda Thai • Shakies Discount Voucher • Tarragon Mayo Burgers • News: Memorial Park Funding • Memorial Park Fun Day • What’s On in FY7 • Link Cash Ads • FY7 Youth Pages • Puzzle Page • Mount Racing Club • Business Index • Fleetwood Church Events • FY7 Community Beat • Useful Numbers

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ORIENTAL SALES CONTINUE TO INCREASE IN VOLUME & VALUE Gerrards Auction Rooms

Over the last two years the auction sales of Oriental items have continued to rapidly increase and nationally have at least trebled. At GERRARDS the increase has been approaching fourfold, with buyers from all over the UK together, also many international purchasers from USA and Asia all logging onto GERRARDS three weekly auctions.

It is surprising how many people in the North West are now bringing a range CHINESE & JAPANESE items into our salesrooms, many having been inherited from older relatives who were around in the first half of the Twentieth Century, when ceramics and collectables from the Far East were so very popular and now, over the years have significantly increased in value.

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Japanese, Meiji Period Small Conical Vase, by one of the Satsuma masters – Dai Nihon Taizan 12.5cms high.

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Thickly Cast Bronze Chinese Censer with a compressed globular form body, supported on a tripod base, with two character seal mark.

Sold for £3600 A Large and Rare Chinese Honey Soapstone Figural Group of Star God Shaoulao Sold for £380

Ming Period,” Hundred Boys” Pattern, blue &white Jar, vigorously painted with dancing boys, Height 7.5 inches.

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In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together. Using slightly damp hands divide the mixture into 6 portions. Roll each portion into a sausage shape and mould around 6 long wooden (previously soaked in water) or metal skewers or 12 small skewers.

Cover and chill for 20 minutes.

Cook the lamb skewers under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue for 68 minutes on each side until cooked and any meat juices run clear.

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Suda Thai Cuisine opened its doors in January 2009. Owner Suda uses traditional recipes and complements theses with her unique brand of cuisine to bring exceptional taste to the menu.

Suda Thai is excited to announce a brand new lunch time concept – Suda Thai Lunches “Eat your own way” Mix and match your favorite Thai ingredients, rice dishes, noodles, salads, wraps and sandwiches, all freshly prepared for eating in or on the go. For busy people pre orders will be available.

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Fernando Trocca of the Gaucho group, an Argentinian restaurant chain which prides itself on its grill, gives these tips on what to do when the weather, and the barbie, heats up...

with tarragon mayonnaise (Serves 4) Cooking time: 12-16 minutes

Barbecue Tips Ingredients 450g/1lb lean beef or lamb mince 1 small onion, peeled and grated 60ml/4tbsp prepared fruit pickle or chutney 15-30ml/1-2tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley Salt and freshly milled black pepper Oil, for brushing For the Tarragon Mayonnaise: 200ml/7floz prepared mayonnaise 15-30ml/1-2tbsp freshly chopped tarragon Salt and freshly milled black pepper Juice of 1/2 lemon

 If you're using a coal barbecue, have a separate fire that will keep feeding the main one. This way you can cook the longer cooking items first and still have coals for the slower ones.  For those who have trouble controlling the heat, try using a gas barbecue which you can control. Remember, the barbecue flavour comes from the food juices hitting a hot surface. This means that a gas barbecue can give chefs as good a flavour as traditional charcoal.  Different food items require different cooking temperatures. Looking at the thickness of what you are cooking helps a chef determine cooking time. Remember: Food with bones needs longer, since bone is not a great conductor of heat.  Use as little oil as possible and avoid flames while grilling as this burns the meat.

In a large bowl, mix all the burger ingredients together except the oil. Using slightly damp hands shape the mixture into four 10cm/4inch burgers. Cover and chill for 20 minutes. Meanwhile prepare the tarragon mayonnaise; in a small bowl mix all the ingredients together and set aside. Brush each burger with a little oil and cook under a preheated, moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue for 6-8 minutes on both sides until cooked or until any meat juices run clear. Serve in bread rolls of your choice with the mayonnaise and cabbage and radish slaw.

Cabbage and radish slaw (To accompany burgers) (Serves 4) Cooking time: No cooking required ½ green cabbage shredded 4 radishes, thinly sliced 45ml/3tbsp cider vinegar 45ml/3tbsp rapeseed oil Salt and freshly milled black pepper Mix all the ingredients together and serve with the burgers.

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 Only turn the meat once. This will caramelise the contact points with your barbecue bars and allow the juices to flow. If you criss cross or turn the meat a lot it will become tense. Remember: One turn equals tender!  Don't be afraid to use salt, but always salt the raw meat and not the cooked meat. The meat will draw in as much salt as it needs and the rest will drop into the fire.  Use corn oil as opposed to olive oil as it has a much higher smoke point.  If you're using charcoal, try using a combination of wood and lump wood charcoal.

Avoid using fire lighters as they taint the flavour of the meat. Try the old-fashioned method of paper and wood chips!  Do not use a fork, ever. Use tongs that are flat and won't pierce that meat.  Finally, to test the cooking temperature, throw a bit of water on the grill bars. It should take three seconds to evaporate, any less and you will burn the meat; any more and you will boil it.

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Fleetwood News

Fleetwood’s Memorial Park Secures £2.4m Lottery investment in the current economic climate so this is particularly good news for the North West. Parks are important to all of us and add so much to our quality of life.

“Memorial Park in Fleetwood, which has hugely important First World War links, will help to bring the already passionate local community together and now, we can help them secure its future.”

Wyre Council has been awarded a grant of £2.4m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) to restore Memorial Park in Fleetwood, it was announced today.

The funding will be used to carry out a comprehensive restoration of the Grade II listed park and create a five year programme of community activities to celebrate its heritage and the unique history of the town.

Designed and built in 1925 by renowned town planner Sir Patrick Abercrombie, Memorial Park is unique in that the entire grounds were created in commemoration of the First World War, unlike most conventional architectural memorials, and it is one of only four listed war memorial parks and gardens in the country.

Councillor Lynne Bowen, Cabinet member with responsibility for parks at Wyre Council, said: “I’m absolutely delighted that the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund have backed our vision for Memorial Park. The decision reflects the historical significance of the park, both locally and nationally, and it is fitting that we will be undertaking this work during the First World War centenary.

“Local people have played a big part in shaping our restoration plans, which have wide-reaching aspirations to improve lives in terms of health and wellbeing, and I want to thank them for their enthusiasm. Memorial Park has been at the heart of Fleetwood’s community for almost one hundred years and we can now safeguard its future for the enjoyment of generations to come.”

Wyre Council has worked closely with local veterans and the Friends of Memorial Park Group to develop the project and was assisted by a team of volunteers that carried out extensive research into the park’s origins.

Les Fletcher, Chairman of the Friends of Memorial Park, said: “I’m thrilled with this decision and the benefits it will bring for the people of Fleetwood.

“I remember how lovely and well used the park was when I was a child, 60 years ago, but I’ve seen it change over the years to become a thoroughfare rather than a destination. I’ll be delighted to see it restored to its former glory and reaching its full potential. I hope more people from all parts of the community will be encouraged to use and enjoy it in the future.”

The project will see essential conservation work carried out including restoration of the war memorial, entrances, pond, pathways and pavilion; a greater range of sports and play facilities including construction of a multi-use games area; and a programme of community activities aimed at exploring the park’s history, the stories of those commemorated on the war memorial and Fleetwood’s maritime past.

Work is due to start in January 2014 with the restoration of the park’s pavilion, which will become a community hub. It is hoped that the project will be complete by spring 2015.

For further information visit wyre.gov.uk/ memorialpark

Carole Souter, Chief Executive of HLF, said on behalf of HLF and BIG: “We’re delighted to be able to provide this much needed support for Memorial Park when it could not be more needed. Many public parks are really suffering

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Local Community • Fleetwood Town Council Meetings Meeings last Tuesday of each month, North Euston Hotel 7pm. Next meetings; 30th July & 27th Aug & 24th Sept Members of the public are welcome at all meetings. Enquiries 872444 • Visit Fleetwood Tourist Information Centre We have now moved and are relocated at Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF. Tel: 01253 887693 Opens (7 days a week) - 10.30am - 4.30pm.

The centre offers an extensive range of services and information: - Southport Flower Tickets £16 each - Tickets for local, and regional events/ attractions - Theatre bookings - A wide range of souvenirs, books and maps - Unusual gift ideas - Seasonal events - Information on all Wyre’s attractions, events, days out and activities • 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 • Fleetwood Market 9.00 am - 4.30pm Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat. plus every Bank Holiday • Fleetwood Tide Times (Daily updates) www.tidetimes.org.uk/Fleetwood.html • 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.

Thursday: After School Drama Club: 4.004.45pm (4-7 yrs). 4.45-5.30pm (8-11 yrs). For more information contact Hannah Lofthouse Manager on 01253 872 320 • Larkholme Community Centre Monday Bingo 2.00-4.00 pm. Tai Chi every 3rd week, 5.30-6.30pm. Tuesday, Line Dancing 1.30-3.30pm. Thursday, Coffee Morning 10.30-12.00noon. Patchwork class 2.00-4.00pm. Friday, Sequence Dancing 2.00-4.00pm, Qui Gong 5.00-6.30pm, Ladies Circle 7.30-9.30pm. Also Hall for Hire Tel 686814, 870268, 772477.

• Events at Chatsworth Library Chatsworth Library will be closed from 6pm Thursday 22nd August and is re-locating to Flakefleet Primary School, Northfleet Rd, FY7 7ND where it will re-open on Thursday 5th September.

Tuesday 6th August 1:30-3:30 Work Club Do you want to learn how to produce a CV, complete online application forms, be successful at interviews? A tutor from Lancashire Adult Learning will be available to answer these questions and many more.

Chatsworth Reading Group will be taking a break during August.

July 13th to the end of September Childrens Summer Reading Challenge – Creepy House.

Challenge yourself to read 6 books during the school holidays- prizes and stickers will be awarded.

Lancashire Reading Trail- Calling all 4-11 year olds. Read and review books to progress around a map of Lancashire, finding out about places and characters. Collect the cards and gain certificates. Sign up at the library.

Every Monday, Knit, Natter and Sew from 2-4pm. Bring any crafts and join in the gossip! Refreshments will be provided.

Every Thursday 10:00-10:30 and 11:00-11:30 Toddler Rhyme Time. Songs, rhymes and stories for the under 5s and their carers.

Every Friday Family Storytime, 2.15-2.45pm.

Half an hour of stories and an occasional rhyme. Don’t forget to bring your passport for a stamp or your Reading Trail reviews for the next sticker.

Details for all events are available from:Chatsworth Library, Chatsworth Ave Fleetwood Tel: 01253 771601 chatsworth.library@lancashire.gov.uk • Events at Fleetwood Library August 1st 2.15-3.15pm: Celebrate National Bookstart Week with the story of the Ugly Duckling and many other fairytale favourites.

This event is especially for Pre-School children.

From August 5th: The Rossall Beach Residents and Community Group will have a display at Fleetwood Library for the week.

Bring along your questions and ideas to the Library on the 8th 2pm-4pm for a Q&A with a representative from the organisation.

August 6th: 2.15pm-3.15pm: The Adult Reading Group are meeting to discuss Neil White’s Cold Kill. All welcome.

August 8th 2-3.30pm: Come along to Fleetwood Library and meet acclaimed children’s author Tom Palmer, who is visiting to promote his new Rugby League book ‘Scrum’. FREE Tickets from the Library.

August 12th 3.45pm-4.45pm: The 12 UP reading group will be meeting, bring your friends for snacks and chats and more.

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August 13th, 27th 11.30-1.30: Worried about what you eat and if you are healthy enough? Come down to the Library and talk with Health Trainers from NCompass.

August 14th 10am-11am: Creepy House Workshop! Children can join in the challenge, and explore the Creepy house created by award winning illustrator Chris Riddell, simply by reading six books from the library. Tickets £1 (per child) from the Library.

August 15th 7pm: Fleetwood Library invites you to meet author Andrea Zuvich.Tickets are £2, which is redeemable on purchase of a signed copy of her novel.

August 19th 3.45pm-4.45pm: Lancashire Trailblazers reading group for 8 to 11 year olds who will be chattering about all things books.

August 20th 7pm: Brought to Book! The Windmill Players will draw you into their web of intrigue at our Murder Mystery Evening. Tickets £3 per person, to include a glass of wine, please ask at the Library for more details.

August 21st 10.30-12: Lancashire Adult Learning College will be having an Enrolment stall at the Library, with an advisor on hand to help choose the course for you.

August 27th 10am-11am: Free Fitness Test with YMCA Fleetwood at Fleetwood Library. Do a mini fitness test; have your blood pressure; BMI and weight checked and receive a free 1 day YMCA pass worth £15.

August 29th 2.15-3.15pm: Join us at Fleetwood Library for the finale celebration of the Summer Reading Challenge. Tickets £1 (per child) August 29th 7pm: Wyre Archaeology - Digging in the Present to Preserve the Past. Join us for a talk excavating the history of the area, given by speaker Ed Shone from the Wyre Archaeology Group.

Tickets are £2, which includes light refreshments; please ask at the Library for more details.

Mondays: Learn My Way beginners IT classes (by appointment only) 10am-12pm. Please contact the Library or ask a member of staff to sign up. FREE Also on Mondays is the Craft and Chat session in the Library which runs from 1.30pm until 3.30pm.

Tuesdays: The Job Club. From 9.30am – 12noon.

The Wyre Work Club will be providing help with applications, CV’s and interview techniques and the opportunity to use the computer facilities to search for employment. A drop in session, no appointment necessary.

Thursdays: Story Time. 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Story times for toddlers and pre-school children. Enjoy stories and lots of fun activities.

Fridays: Baby Bounce and Rhyme. 11.30am – 12.00pm. Songs, actions, rhymes and a lot of knee-bouncing!

Saturdays: Board Games Club. 11 – 12pm. Come and play all your favourite games with the whole family.

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Also on Saturdays: 2pm-3pm. Learn My Way beginners IT classes. Please contact the Library or ask a member of staff to sign up. FREE Please contact Fleetwood Library on 0845 053 005 for further info. www.lancashire.gov.uk fleetwood.library@lancashire.gov.uk

General Notices • Wyre Women’s Centre Based at the Beehive Centre, 85 Manor Road, Fleetwood. We are open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am until 4pm and we provide a safe environment for women to access practical and emotional support. We offer support with a broad range of issues including; domestic violence, housing support and advice, support with offending issues, substance misuse advice, health and well being, debt budgeting advice and family/parenting support. We offer one to one support, training/learning and volunteering opportunities. Tel: 07525 124119.

• Wyre Citizens Advice Bureau Monday: Surestart Childrens Centre, Kemp Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6JX. Tuesday: West View Community Centre, 2 Eden Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 8DH. Clients can make an appointment by calling Lancashire West Citizens Advice Bureaux telephone gateway on 01772 424282, also by visiting any one of the above venues who can book an appointment on behalf of clients with the telephone gateway.

• Refurb (Wyre & Fylde Ltd) We refurb and recycle items for individuals, families, charities, community groups and schools to improve their surroundings. We will collect and deliver free as far away as Garstang and Freckleton. If you would like to help or give a donation Tel 873371 www.refurbproject.org • FREE computer help at home to disabled people. Simply phone 0800 269 545 • The Zone – Wyre Info Centre @The Zone We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 12:30 noon and 4:30pm.

Activity info: We will still be offering information, support and advice on things that are important to you. We offer support on topics including education, jobs and training opportunities, housing, health, relationships and benefits.

Most importantly there will be non-judgement supportive staff who will listen to your concerns.

Contact person: Sarah Butters - 01253 775100.

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• Macmillan Support Macmillan help people affected by cancer every day – we bake cakes, we run marathons, we listen, we advise, & we nurse. But most importantly, we make a difference.

If you would like a speaker for your school, social group, friends or indeed any situation, or if you would like to get involved - give us a call or email us, we would love to hear from you.

Angie Hesketh MBE 878272/07792 737957 angiehesketh@tiscali.co.uk Anna Morgan – 07961 284079

Regular Events • Bingo Senior Citizens Club, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood. Every Monday, Wednesday (not 1st Weds of the month) and Saturdays eyes down 7.30pm open from 6.45pm. Refreshments available. Everybody welcome. Tel: 873480 • Mustard Seed Group St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street, each Mon evening, from 6pm to 9pm. If you are lonely, need guidance about any issues, do come along. You will be offered a hot meal, and the chance to talk with professional volunteers who are available for discussion and private conversation.

• Fleetwood Spiritualist Church Fleetwood Spiritualist Church, 5, Oak St. Sundays 6.30pm: Divine Service Mondays 7.30pm: Spiritual Healing Tuesdays 7.30pm: Open Circle Fridays 1.30 Afternoon meditation/circle SPECIAL Tuesday 13 August at 7.30pm • Zumba Fitness Tuesday 8-9pm Fleetwood High School (Broadway). £4.00 per session, wear comfy clothes and bring water. Everyone is welcome, just turn up or contact Barry on 07922 688009 • Fleetwood Womens Institute Meets every third Tuesday of the month at 2.00pm. Doors open at 1.30pm. August meeting will be at a different venue and starts at 1pm.

Please call Anne on 07774 542402 or Angela on 01253 878747 for further details.

• Fleetwood Museum Trust will be holding a Book Sale in the Dolls House attached to the Museum on Queens terrace, every Tuesday morning 11am - 1.30pm. A wide selection of paper-back, hard-back, biographies, craft and cookery books available at only 50p. each.

• New Venture Club 88 Warren Street, Fleetwood FY7 6EA. Bingo: Tuesday and Thursday 7pm Dominoes. Weds 2pm and Saturday 7pm Whist: Wednesday 7pm and Friday 2pm Any further enquiries please phone 822842

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• Simply Meditate Classes Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5 Fleetwood Library, North Albert Street FY7 6AJ Tel: 352721 www.meditationinblackpool.org.uk Registered Charity no. 1080291 • Norcross Cricket Club We will be starting outdoor nets at the beginning of April at the HASSRA Sports ground off Fleetwood Road South, Thornton. Senior Nets are held on Tuesday nights, junior nets are held on Thursday nights. 6.30pm If you feel your playing days are over, but would still like to help the club in an admin role or help in any way, you would be made very welcome.

Further details from: Ian Davies 07846 853690 Roger Garlick (Coach) 07545 891925 Steve Moss (secretary) smoss92@hotmail.co.uk Or look on the website norcrosscc.co.uk • Westview Community Centre Citizen’s Advice Bureau - Drop in the first Tuesday of the month and by appointment ( 01772 424282) the last Thursday of the month.

Credit Union - Every Wednesday & Friday 1-4pm Appointments only - 01253 478827 Women’s Skills Course - Every Wednesday 10am 12 noon (contact the Centre on 01253 870133 Adult Education - English as a second language (contact the centre 01253 870133) • Fleetwood Cancer Support Group This meeting is for anyone affected by any type of cancer. The group meets on the first Weds of each month at the Euston Hotel Fleetwood FY7 6BN, 6.30 - 8pm. All welcome. For further details contact Rita Hewitt on Mobile: 07749 631661.

• Fleetwood & Cleveleys Lions Club Our meetings are on the 4th Weds of every month and are held in a light-hearted manner, we also try to hold a social each month with varied content “Come and have a look at the Lions, we roar not bite” Contact Lion President Stuart Gratrix on 875548 • Wyre Quad St John Ambulance We meet every Wednesday evening at Farmer Parrs in Fleetwood. Adults (18+ years) 8.30pm9.30pm Youth Division also meets on a Wednesday evening at Farmer Parrs Badgers (5-10 years old) 6pm-7pm Cadets (10-18 years old) 7pm-8.15pm We believe that every young person should have the opportunity to learn basic life saving skills.

As well as first aid we also cover lots of other fun activities and earn various badges and certificates.

Further information Gemma Mellow 07969 441058 or email gemma.mellow@sja.org.uk • Zumba Fitness Thurs 8-9pm Fleetwood High School (Broadway) £4 per session, wear comfy clothes and bring water. Just turn up or call Barry on 07922 688009

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• Alzheimers Society Dementia Cafés We meet at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Dr, Cleveleys, FY5 2BQ. 10am -12:00 first Thurs of the month. For further info contact the Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office on 696854

Fleetwood Fire Station Carers Information Meeting.

New carers welcome at our information meeting with guest speakers from Unique Kidz. Child friendly session with activity for the youngsters.

Refreshments available. E: csi_wyre@outlook.com or text 07935 751 228

• Little Fishes Parent and Toddler Group at Emmanuel church, term time Fridays 9.30-11.30 £1.50 per family, refreshments included. Starting Friday 6th September • RNA We meet 1st Sunday every month at the conservative Club, Lowther Road, Fleetwood.

We welcome ex navy, merchant navy, relatives or just become a social member - nominal cost. Tel: Angela Patchett on 878747 • Deviant Folk A new group for women who love anything folk. A chance to come together and enjoy re-working, rewriting and re-enacting the stories and songs. All women welcome - a sense of humour and a love of good food, good grog and good stories is all you need to join. Please email deviant folk@gmail.com

Tuesday 13th August 12.00 - 2.30pm Ferry Cafe, Fleetwood Carers Catch Up Lunch Carers Catch Up - come and join us for a chat and lunch at the Ferry Cafe, followed by a relaxing walk along the beach. Children welcome. Email: csi_wyre@outlook.com or text 07935 751 228

Events this month • CSI Wyre (Carer Support & Information) Monday 5th August 1.00 - 3.00pm

• Blood Donation ‘PLEASE CALL 0300 123 23 23 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE UP TO MIDNIGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE A SESSION’ Friday 16th August Senior Citizen’s Club, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood, FY7 6SL 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm

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Monday 19th August 1.00 - 3.00pm Fleetwood Fire Station Carers Information Meeting New carers welcome at our information meeting with guest speakers from Blackpool Carers Centre. Child friendly session with activity for the youngsters. Refreshments available. Email: csi_wyre@outlook.com or text 07935 751 228

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FY7 Youth Activities & Groups for Young People

• 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 Tues, Wed & Thurs nights. Tuesday is Beaver Scouts aged 6-8 Section Leader Belinda Armstrong. Scouts is Wednesday aged 10-14 years Section Leader is Clare May. Thursday is Cub Scouts aged 8-10 years Section Leader Tracy Douglas. 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 NOW RECRUITING 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: oc.1301@aircadets.org www. aircadets.org • 15th Fleetwood St Edmunds Rainbows, Brownies and Guides St Wulstans Green Hut, Poulton Road. (term time) Rainbows age 5-7, Brownies age 7-10, Guides age 10+. Lots of activities, badges to earn, trips and holidays. Further info from Angela Cole Tel 07837 167747 e-mail strand62@sky.com www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus • 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 • Cafe 3one6 (Youth Cafe Night) 208 Lord Street, Fleetwood. Tel: 873098 Time: 7-9pm Every other Fri. Aug 9 & 23.

Sept 6 & 20. There is no closure over the school holidays.

• Mount Methodist & Trinity Methodist Time: Twice each month, Sunday Evening.

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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 Sat 10am and Tues 6-8 at Fleetwood High School (Inside) Under 10’s League Game Sat and Mon 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 1pm-3pm 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.u • Fleetwood Multi Stars Sports Club Fleetwood High School, Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 8HE Tel Joanne: 01253 776093 / 07519 353131 Tel Ronan: 887369 E: ronan.mcmahon@wyre.gov.uk Tues, 5pm - 6pm Disability Football Session Weds, 6pm - 7pm Disability Multi-Sport Session Thurs, 6pm - 8pm Disability Trampolining and Alternative Sport Session All activities are for boys and girls aged 8 - 20 yrs.

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• 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 is open to all young people aged 12 - 18. The Marine Cadets is for young people aged 13 - 18 and has a Junior Sections open to 10 - 12 years of age. It is Britain’s most successful nautical organisation for the development of young people.

• 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 6.30pm. to 7.30pm for a free trial, speak to the coach on the pool. Or at Poulton YMCA Pool, Breck Road, Poulton on Tuesdays 6pm to 7pm.

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• Milton Youth & Community Centre Blakiston Street, Fleetwood, FY7 QW Youthy @ The Zone (Milton Youthy) Opening Hours, Tues 7:00 - 9:30 Thurs 7:00 - 9:30, Fri 6:00 – 8:30 Age: 13 - 19 years old Openings will change to a 3 hour session (TBC) Cost : 50p (all subs go back into provision) Activity Info: Available – Console Gaming, Arts & Crafts, Baking & Cooking, Dance Machine, table tennis, Pool & Snooker, table football. Alongside this we have a range of projects running, trips and residential experiences. Opportunities to gain AQA accreditation and non AQA accreditation – ASDAN, DofE,etc. Contact: Michelle Beavers 07815 945287, 01253 775100 A-Team @ The Zone (for Young People aged 11 – 25 reviewed at 19 Years old) with learning difficulties and additional needs) Openings: Monday 5:30 – 8:30 Cost: 50p (All subs go back into your provision) Activity Info: Available – Console Gaming, Arts & Crafts, Baking & Cooking, Dance Machine, table tennis, Pool & Snooker, table football. Alongside this we have a range of projects running.

Contact: Michelle Beavers 07815 945287 01253 775100 Targeted NEET (Not In Education, Employment or Training) Drop in for Young People 16 – 18 who are case loaded to Targeted Youth Support workers.

Openings: Tuesday 1:00 – 4:00 Cost – N/A Activity Info: Console Gaming, Arts & Crafts, Dance Machine, table tennis, Pool & Snooker, table football. Tea & Toast. Organised trip Contact: Louise Ashcroft – 01253 775100 Larks in the Park Music Festival Lancaster Sunday 4 August 10am to 6pm 36 places only

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Barge Trip and Picnic for A Team Tuesday 6 August 9am to 6pm 15 places only Barge Trip and Picnic for Youth Club Thursday 8 August 9am to 6pm 20 places only Overnight camp at Waddecar Saturday/Sunday 16 & 17 August 11am to 11am 14 places only See www.lancashire.gov.uk/yps for details of what’s on.

• The Mount Taekwondo Club Thursdays 17:25 to 19:00 Broadway Rooms, St Nicholas’ Church, Broadway, Fleetwood. Try Taekwondo, Challenge Yourself!! Keep Fit, Have Fun and Learn Self Defence. Mixed Class open to all ages from (6 and above), Free first session and £2.50 subsequently, with discounts for families.

Chris Frost - 07562 179552 Paul Barton 07834 183746 E: mounttaekwondo@hotmail.com W: themounttkd.webs.com.

• Multi Sports for Disabled People Fleetwood Leisure Centre, YMCA Wednesdays 10.15-11.15 £3 per person Want To Try Lots Of Fun Sports, Activities & Games, Meet New People And Stay Healthy While Having A Great Time? If The Answer Is Yes...Then Why Not Come Along To Our Weekly Multi-Sport Sessions. For more info contact Chris Debar Sports Officer for Wyre Council 01253 887209 • Royal Funk Dance Troupes: T: 07874922223 E:royalfunkdancing@yahoo.co.uk Royal Funk: Aged 11+ Classes Sundays 5-7pm and Mondays %.30-7.30pm. Classes £4.50 each.

Royal Funk Miniatures: Age 5-10 years. Class Monday 4.30-5.30pm. Class £4.

All troupe members get to perform in shows, competitions, charity events and cabarets. Royal Funk have reached the Finals of the International Choreographic Awards for the last 2 years.

• 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 & 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!

• The Mickey Taylor Youth Group @ The Beehive Centre Manor Road Fleetwood Ages 8-17 year old Mon, Wed and Fri 5pm7pm. £2 one off membership fee first session free,50p per session all moneys are used to benifit the children of youth group free glow in the dark wristband for every member.

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• Trinity Baptist Church 206 Poulton Road, Fleetwood, FY7 7LB Time: Children’s Club every Thursday evening term time only, 5.30 - 7pm. Age: 5-14. We have lots of activities on the Thursday such as football, crafts & cooking. For further information please contact Audrey Doyle on 01253 875618.

Fridays 5pm-6.30pm Football @ Garstang YMCA Leisure Centre, (8-16 yrs) 5.30pm6.30pm Football @ Thornton YMCA Leisure Centre, (11-16 yrs) 7pm-9pm Football @ Martindale Peoples Park, Fleetwood (8-16 yrs) For further information contact Wyre Council Sports Development 01253 887209

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

• Wyre Wheels Fleetwood Leisure Centre,YMCA Fridays 1.30pm – 3.30pm. £3.50 per person A NEW Cycling programme for people with disabilities. For more info contact Chris Debar Sports Officer for Wyre Council 01253 887209

• TrySport Summer Scheme Monday-Friday, 12noon-4pm at Cardinal Allen High School Sports Centre Ages 8-16 year olds, (to 20 for a young person with disabilities/special needs) Weeks beginning 5th, 12th and 19th August Plenty of activities on offer including football, dodgeball, handball, kwik cricket, athletics, skateboarding, hockey, rounders, competition days, theme days, arts and crafts and much much more!

For more information go to www.wyre. gov.uk/summerscheme or contact Chris Debar, Sports Officer for Wyre Council 01253 887209 • Wyre Council ‘TrySport’ scheme (ages 8-16 unless stated) runs until 30th Aug. A parental consent form needs to be completed prior to a young persons first session. All sessions are FREE of charge Mondays 5pm-6pm Dodgeball @ Fleetwood High School, Courtyard, 8-16 year olds 6.30pm-8pm Football @ Preesall Sports Hall, (11-16 yrs) Tuesdays 5pm-6pm Street Dance @ Fleetwood High School, Dance Studio (7-16 yrs) 6pm-8pm Free Running @ Fleetwood High School, Sports Hall (8-16 yrs) Wednesdays 5pm-6pm Athletics @ Fleetwood High School, Sports Hall (8-16 yrs) 7pm-9pm Basketball @ Fleetwood High School, Sports Hall (16+ yrs) £3 charge Thursdays 4.45pm-5.45pm Dodgeball @ Millfield High School, Assembly Hall (8-16 yrs) 8pm-9pm Basketball @ Fleetwood High School, Sports Hall (8-16 year old yrs) Mention LINK-when contacting advertiser.

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CHARITY NEWS Fleetwood & Cleveleys Lions Club Presidents Report Just coming to the end of my year as President of Fleetwood & Cleveleys Lions Club. This is my fifth time as President and the most enjoyable. We have more than achieved all that we set out to do.:New members have joined our club and fitted in well, Fund raising has been excellent and the Welfare team have worked wonders, plus we have had a good social year.

It makes me very proud to have been President during the last twelve months; none of it could have been achieved without the help of all the club members I thank you all Lion Stuart Gratrix President

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THE MOUNT RACING CLUB UPDATE

THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF RACING The saying that Racehorse ownership is a roller coaster rides with plenty of ups and downs was certainly proved to be very true this month when after all the highs and euphoria of the Derby placing of the stable star Libertarian, The Mount Racing Club were hit with a double injury blow to two of our horses. First up was Lokis Strike who after doing a routine canter came back in rather sore on his front leg. He was quickly scanned and the results were what at first looked like a serious injury to his tendon. Upon settling down a bit though the injury was not as bad as first thought. He has undergone the very latest treatment which involves him having injections directly into the injury which then help to fuse back the damaged tendon. He has responded really well to this and after a few weeks gentle exercise on the walker has gone back into cantering again on the gallops and we expect to have him back on the track again by September.

A week later we had another call to say this time it was our highly rated 2yo filly Eva Clare who was in the wars. Again after a routine piece of work her rider detected something didn’t feel right and the vet was called again.

After being X-rayed it was found that she had a chip on the front knee of her right leg. This is best described as a small floating piece

of bone that if left undetected could cause serious damage so the result was that Eva Clare went straight down to Newmarket for a small key hole operation and the chip was safely removed. Like Loki she has had a few weeks gentle exercise on the walker and is now cantering away on the gallops again. We expect to see her debut sometime in the month of September.

We have to say we owe a huge thanks of gratitude to Karl and Elaine and the team who picked up on both these injuries so quick and acted on them immediately. If they had of been missed or left the consequences and outcome for both our horses could of been quite different.

The good news is that both horses will make a full recovery and both will be gracing the winners enclosures very soon, giving their owners some great days out to look forward to.

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FLEETWOOD CHURCHES REGULAR COFFEE MORNINGS at St. Peter’s, Lord Street, every Tuesday and Friday from 9.30 to approximately 3pm.

BREAKING BREAD, every Tuesday at 12.00noon at St. David’s Hall. A fabulous meal, in great company, for just £3. Can’t be bad! Do come and see for yourself. Why not come earlier and join in the Service first at 11.30am.

WEDNESDAY CLUB, every Weds, 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.

KNIT & NATTER GROUP – every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm at St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street.

Everyone is very welcome to join this happy group.

MUSTARD SEED GROUP – St. Peter’s Church, Lord Street, every Monday evening, from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.

If you are lonely, need guidance about any issues, do come along. You will be offered a hot meal, and the chance to talk with professional volunteers who are available for discussion and private conversation.

PRAYER GROUP – Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road, every Wed evening from 6pm to 7pm.

DO YOU NEED A HALL? If you need a hall, for a meeting, event or party, look no further. Fleetwood Churches Together have a

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number available in various parts of the town, all at very reasonable rates. Just contact the one nearest to you for more information.

Mount Methodist Church Hall, Mount Road – contact 01253 771062 St. Paul’s Church Hall, Warren Avenue South - contact Church office on 01253 873118 United Reformed Church Hall, Dronsfield Road – contact 01253 777451 or http://fleetwood.urc.org.uk St. David’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road/Larkholme Lane – contact 01253 872363 or www.achurchnearyou. com/st.davidsfwd St. Nicholas Rooms, Broadway – 01253 874402 Do you feel that a little more exercise would be good for you? Why not contact Fylde Coast Ramblers and go with them on weekly walks. One week it’s a Saturday afternoon, the next week it’s a full day on Sunday. They would love to welcome new members. Coach pick-ups from St. Annes, through Blackpool and Poulton. Do ring Alan on 01253 401751 for more information, or go to www.FyldeCoastRamblers.co.uk God Bless If you would like to contribute to this listing please email us at info@link-mag.co.uk prior to the 12th of each month

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Everyone seems to be saying great things about the recent Fleetwood Carnival so congratulations for putting on another highly successful and free event for the benefit of the town. My role within the police puts me into contact with many teams of volunteers who work tirelessly on events similar to this, the dedication shown makes them a great bunch of people to be involved with. It was therefore very disappointing to hear that the Wyre Light Walk had to be cancelled due to conditions in the bay, safety is at the forefront of all organisers’ minds which resulted in them having to take the very unpopular decision. Having previously been a volunteer on Fleetwood Lifeboat

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Our next PACT meeting is at Asda Supermarket on Dock Street, Fleetwood at 1pm-3pm on Saturday 17th August. We Please remember to keep your also have a PACT drop-in surgery property and belongings secured at Fleetwood Police Station on at all times. The hot weather the first Thursday of each month usually leads to a spike in the between 1pm-3pm. If you live on number of sneak in thefts from Rossall ward, there is a surgery gardens and buildings because between 2pm-4pm each Monday windows are being left wide open at the Community Centre on and unattended. Remember to Eden Avenue. If you can’t make shut those windows that rarely get any of these surgeries, call us on opened but always get forgotten 101, or leave a message on our about!! Don’t leave your valuables voicemail number 01253 604911, out in your garden overnight we will always come out and see and always lock your cars up. you if you prefer to see us at your Windows left down means an easy home address. Visit the Lancashire target for criminals.

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Hello, At last, we are gripped by a heat wave, long may it last!!

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