LINK MAG | LOCAL | APRIL 2021 by LINK-MAG

APRIL 2021

40,000 COPIES

......................

LINK-MAG

L CAL LIVE LOCAL, LOVE LOCAL...

Covering: Fleetwood, Thornton-Cleveleys & Poulton YOUR NO.1 FREE LOCAL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

Cover Photo: Andrew Kanavan

Advertise your business call 01253 777545 | sales@link-mag.co.uk

1 INSIDE:

Local Directory | Local Events | Local News Features ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk L C ATrades L Coffee Break Puzzle | Local Numbers | Classified Adverts

The Roof Fixer w w w.t h e ro o f f i xe r.c o . u k Pitched Roof Repairs Flat Roof Repairs Flashing Renewal Guttering/Downpipes Fascia Soffits Chimney Repairs

The Roof Fixer R O O F R E PA I R S

T: 07506 991703 E: topplayer816@gmail.com JONATHAN FORBES

facebook.com/therooffixer

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

IPHONE SCREENS FROM IPAD SCREENS FROM

£45 £65 EW

BRAND N

MOBILE OP WORKSH

iScreenMan M OB I LE

RE P AIR S

SCREEN & REAR GLASS REPAIRS FOR ALL IPHONES & IPADS

WE COME TO YO U !

& REPAIR AT YOUR DOOR

HIGH QUALITY HIGH SPEED REPAIRS

B O O K YO U R S LOT

ACROSS THE FYLDE COAST

S A M E DAY S ER VI C E OUR MOBILE REPAIR SERVICE COMES TO YOU AND REPAIRS YOUR DEVICE IN RAPID TIME!

5 STAR REVIEWS

R API D R ESP ON SE MO B IL E R E PAI R S E R VI CE

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk L C A L558 24 0 CAL L : 07497 • R E PA IR S@ I SC REEN MAN .CO.UK3

Local Coupon Booklet

Page 15

Master Proof - Q12122.indd 15

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

02/03/2021 20:20:0

jc_windows

windows composite doors conservatories repairs triple glazing roofline orangeries solid roofs porches aluminium doors & windows Which? Trusted Trader endorsed

Ranked ‘No1’ in the North West!*

local & family run 30 years experience FENSA registered A-rated as standard personal bespoke service Insurance backed guarantees NO salesmen

01253 836330 L CAL

www.jcwindows.com

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk 5 *ranked No 2 out of 655 UK Window Installers, Number 1 being in the South of England on FreeIndex

LINK-MAG

L CAL LIVE LOCAL, LOVE LOCAL... APRIL 2021 I 40,000 COPIES

Your FREE Local Magazine Welcome to the April edition of LINK-MAG Local. As we roll into another month you wouldn’t be considered an April Fool to advertise in the best local free media for your business and events. We are more than a magazine we also offer very competitive print prices including; business flyers, posters, menus, business cards and much more. Please let us help you with all your stationery requirement. Get in touch for a free quote. You can view our monthly magazines on line on our website www.link-mag.co.uk and we post them on our Facebook page - LINK-MAG - please give us a like! Get it covered, get in LINK-MAG Local! Many Thanks Martin Gardner Managing Director

NEXT DEADLINE IS 12TH APRIL

Thinking of advertising? There’s NO Better Place to Advertise than in the Fylde Coast’s No.1 Free A5 Monthly Magazines! We’re dedicated to working harder than anyone else to get the best response for your business. We work with you to create a suitable campaign, coverage and design your advert to send the right message. LINK-MAG covers more doors than any other local media, with over 10 years experience in printing and delivering over 480,000 magazines per year, we’ll make your advertising work for YOU!

Call our team 01253 777545 Email: sales@link-mag.co.uk Book & Pay online: www.link-mag.co.uk • We Get Your Business Results *90% RE-BOOKING RATE • Most Read & Used Magazine • Reaching more doors than any other local media

Don’t forget we offer competitive leaflet distribution!

Visit our website www.link-mag.co.uk where you can read our of the magazine online every month.

Size & Rates - Call 01253 777545 or email sales@link-mag.co.uk to book

FULL PAGE

HALF PAGE

138 X 189 MM

138 X 93 MM

£500

£250

QUARTER PAGE

EIGHT PAGE

COVER STRIP

67 X 93 MM

45 X 67 MM

154 X 48 MM

£135

£70

£249

L CAL

CLASSIFIED PLEASE ASK 44 X 29 MM US ABOUT OUR DISCOUNTED RATES FOR ALL 3 & 6 MONTH BOOKINGS* £40

* Does not apply to premium positions

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

Ask usls* for detai

A New Kitchen in days not weeks!

Just replace the doors and worktops! • Large choice of doors, worktops & accessories • Senior citizens discount • 50% deposit balance on completion • From doors to complete kitchens

DREAM DOORS NEW LIFE F OR OLD KI TCHE N S Call Karen on 01253 863771

® Proud members of

Find us on

Visit showroom at Unit 5 Marsh Mill Shopping Village, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 4JZ

www.dreamdoors.co.uk L CAL

* Terms and conditions apply, please ask for full details

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

M&KB

Installations LTD

S FR ALE EE SM ZO A NE N

GREAT OFFERS NOW AVAILABLE R R R R R R R R

Specialists in

UPVC windows & doors Composite Doors Conservatories Solid warm roofs Porches Aluminium windows & doors Orangeries & extensions Roofline

SALEN NOW O

Energy efficient • Certass registered NO Salesman • Member of check a trade Insurance backed guarantee • A rated as standard

CALL 01253 852 404 NOW! info@mkbinstallationsltd.co.uk Visit our showroom:

www.mkbwindows.co.uk

20 Bispham Road, Cleveleys, FY5 1DG

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

Local specialists in Plumbing & Heating We are a local, family-run business, based in Poulton Le Fylde, with over 20 years experience. Alex, Martyn, Alex D and our apprentice Finley cover all aspects of plumbing and heating, although they specialise in boiler installation, servicing and repairs. Sarah is based in the office, and is often the first point of contact for phone enquiries and booking appointments.

OULTO

POULTON

U M IN B

THE

On our Baxi boiler installations we now offer up to 10 year parts & labour warranty.

✔ Boiler installations and servicing ✔ Landlords gas safety certificates ✔ General plumbing work and maintenance

With our endorsement as a Which? Trusted Trader, we take great care in our work, and strive for customer satisfaction. Our many five star reviews can be viewed on the Which? website, and this provides our customers with a feeling of security when choosing Poulton Plumbing.

As one of the Fylde Coast’s leading Worcester accredited installers, we are able to offer our customers an extended 12 year parts and labour guarantee on all Worcester boilers and their related products.

Call today for a FREE quotation

plumbing 01253 886626 & HEATING SERVICES www.poultonplumbing.com

NORTH

L CAL

WEST’S

LEADING

BAXI

I N STA L L E R

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

I hear manyquestions questions … Iand I am to happy I hear so so many … and am happy answer and allany of them. toany answer and all of them.

WOW, STOP, LOOK!

I am very knowledgeable about wills and estate I am very knowledgeable about estate planning and it's my job to planning and it's my jobwills toand take my clients take my clients instructions and give the best customer service possible. instructions and give the itbest customer service Once I've understood your wishes, then gets passed to the expert Will and estate planning legalI've teamunderstood at The Willwriting Partnership. Similar to possible. Once your wishes, it Santa's then elves they do all the boring legal stuff and I come round with a nice shiny gets passed to the expert Will and estate planning legally binding Will for you to sign. The end result is the same as if you were to go team to a solicitor, the difference is my specific product knowledge, legal at The Willwriting Partnership. Similar to customer service, the fact that I work around you to take instructions, be Santa's elves they doI work all around the boring legal stuff and I that evenings or weekends. YOU. come round with a nice shiny legally binding Will for Ask yourself this, if you broke your leg, you wouldn't go to your GP, you'd go you tofracture sign. clinic. The Your endGPresult is the professional same asbut if you youwant were to the is still a medical to see a specialist in that area. to go to a solicitor, the difference is my specific I'm passionate about what I do and I enjoy it.service, I promise you won't regret product knowledge, customer the fact using The Willwriting Partnership. that I work around you to take instructions, be that evenings or weekends. I work around YOU. Ian Bailey Ask yourselfian.bailey@twp.co.uk this, if you broke your leg, you wouldn't go to your GP, you'd go to the fracture clinic. Your 07411 355882 GP is still a medical professional but you want to see a specialist in that area.

As an estate planner, I hear so many questions… ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

What happens to my ‘stuff’ if I don’t have a will? I have just bought a house … do I need a will? Can I write a will myself cheaply? Do I need a will if I am married? Is it going to be expensive? Can I use my will to protect against care fees? I have children under the age of 18, is will is essential? Do I need to worry about Inheritance tax? Why should I choose you over a solicitor to write my will? Can we do it over Zoom?

Ian Bailey ian.bailey@twp.co.uk 07411 355882

I'm passionate about what I do and I enjoy it. I promise you won't regret using The Willwriting Partnership.

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

All types of glass...

Failed, Steamed up or Broken units

• Handles • Hinges • Locks • Door panels • Letter boxes • Door alignment • Additional Security • Seals/Gaskets ...and more!

The Solution to your repair problems

Call 01253 875066 Follow us on Facebook

www.windowrepairsolutions.co.uk

L CAL

Glasses to meet your needs 4 Same Day 24 Hour Emergency Service 4 Eye Tests 4 Frames 4 Spectacle Repairs 4 Refit & Clean your glasses for FREE With Covid-Secure

NOW OPEN

A friendly, reliable service please call us for a FREE NO PRESSURE QUOTATION

Mobile 07855 226 871

YOUR LOCAL OPTICIANS

01253 877234

safety guidelines in place

116 Poulton Road, Fleetwood FY7 7AR Visit us online: www.bennettsoffleetwood.co.uk Email: bennettsoffleetwood@outlook.com

Please note we are happy to accept spectacles for the Third World.

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

Established in 1983, HDM Limited is a local, family business run by father & son, Lou & Paul Wilkinson. Father, Lou, is a master bricklayer with over 50 years experience in the building trade, while son, Paul, is city & guilds qualified, with over 25 years experience. In the past we were one of the main contractors to The Diocese of Blackburn for around 25 years, working all over Lancashire, maintaining various Church of England properties including listed buildings, churches & vicarages. Working predominantly in the Wyre and Fylde area we offer a wide range of building services including full property refurbs, extensions, all kinds of brickwork, pointing, paving and all general repairs and maintenance to your property. If you have any work you would like us to assess then please contact us for a free, no obligation quote.

H.D.M. L I M I T E D

SPECIALISING IN ALL ASPECTS OF BRICKWORK, BUILDING & PROPERTY REPAIRS • • • • •

Extensions Full refurbs Garden Walls Blockwork • Pointing All types of paving Over

50 years

experience

Mob: 07967 731834 Tel: 01253 824470 / 771797

FREE ESTIMATES • PROMPT SERVICE

01253 843033 L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

WEST COAST

PLUMBING & HEATING

Fully

560601

Gas Safe registered

Central heating & boiler installation specialists Local and family run. We can cater for any of your plumbing needs, from boilers to bathrooms! All domestic gas work undertaken.

We are STILL WORKING & are COVID-Secure • Boiler service from £49 £40 • £50 • • Up to 10 YEARS warranty on new boilers! • Bathroom installations

Call 01253 355515

FREE ESTIMATES BOILER OFFER

New A-Rated boilers fitted from £995

Underfloor Heating Installations

www.westcoastplumbingandheating.co.uk • westcoastplumbingandheating@gmail.com

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

24HR EMERGENCY CALL OUT

All manholes, gullies, blocked soil pipes call your local friendly engineers ✓ Drains unblocked ✓ Toilets unblocked ✓ Drain Repairs & Installations ✓ CCTV Surveys ✓ Inspections ✓ Treatment Tanks ✓ We cover residential and commercial properties

COVID-19

20% discount to all our NHS staff

Call Office: 01253 466399

Mob: 07546 591150 | 07546 592955

WWW.JETCLEARDRAINS.CO.UK During COVID-19 our engineers are all carrying out social distancing and wearing face coverings.

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

CMY

DEAN INTERIORS

for a delightful interior design experience Friendly Personal Service

EDDIE QUANE ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SERVICES

15% off

Extra Sockets Re-wires

all Wallpaper

Security Lighting Alarms Inspection & Testing

www.dean-interiors.co.uk

Showers & Bathrooms Supplied & Fitted Toilet & Drain Blockages Cleared Interlock Cladding Panels Supplied & Fitted Est 1990

Specialising in

Curtains / Wallpapers / Paints Plus much more...

Beautiful new designs from

Dean Interiors

8 Cleveleys Avenue, Cleveleys FY5 2UH

Telephone orders: 01253 855243

Email: julie-dean@outlook.com Forecourt Parking - FREE Local Delivery GALERIE

FOR A FREE ESTIMATE PLEASE CALL:

t: 01253 866982 m. 07976 357385

SMALL JOBS PARTICULARLY WELCOME!

51 MAITLAND AVE, CLEVELEYS FY5 3JR

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

T he Old

Shrimp Shop

Family-run business

Fishing since 1899

FRESH FISH SOURCED DAILY

by the owner with over 57 years experience

Specialist Fish Very Reasonably Priced OPENING HOURS

We specialise in

Tuesday 9am - 2pm Wednesday 9am - 1pm Thursday 9am - 2pm Friday 9am - 2pm Saturday 9am - 1pm The rear of

Haddock Fillets from £1.00

173 Lord Street, Fleetwood • 01253 771721

We are now open 6 days 10am – 5pm

190 -192 Lord Street, Fleetwood, Lancs FY7 6SW www.angelasandersoninteriors.co.uk Discounts for Blue Light Card holders

L CAL

Tel. 01253 283786 ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

John Leadley

Plumbing & Heating

New boilers with up to 13 years warranty LPG and Natural GAS Supplied and fitted from

£999

Natural Gas & LPG Gas Appliances serviced from

£55

Landlord Gas Safety Certificates from

www.johnleadley.co.uk

£50

01253 812682 07890 245679 Email - Johnleadley@hotmail.co.uk

Boiler New Bathrooms Breakdowns from start and repair to finish Shower Rooms from £50 En Suites Magnetic Wetrooms Filters / Smart Controls from

£100

from

Boiler Offers SUPPLIED & FITTED

ALPHA Boiler £1000 BAXI Boiler £1300 WORCESTER Boiler £1400

ANY SIZE UPVC WINDOW

£425

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

(Inc VAT)

From a small repair to a full new roof!

All work carried out to a high standard by professionals at realistic and affordable prices. • Slating and Tiling • GRP Fibre Glass Flat Roofing Systems S PEC • Traditional Built Up Flat Roofing OFFEIAL R • Chimney Work ON H O POINT USE • Leadwork, Flashing, Valleys ING & Feature Leadwork • Guttering, Fascias & Soffitts Photographic evidence will be shown to the customer • Velux Rooflights & Skylights of work that needs to be • House Pointing carried out and again after the work is completed. • Reduced Rates for OAP’s

• FREE ADVICE • FREE ESTIMATES • FREE ROOF CHECKS • FREE PHOTO’S (for peace of mind) Tel : John 01253 983496 / Mob: 07858 944256

L CAL

£2000

ES T. 19 85

Or less ﬁtted without delay (One Opening Up to 6x4 size)

Fully Guaranteed Top Quality Window £50 FURTHER OFF FOR 5 WINDOWS PURCHASED

Doors from £525 ﬁtted without delay

10% OFF

REG 19162

• Fascias ROSSALL WINDOW CO LTD A local Family Business • Cladding 25 Rossall Road, Cleveleys • Guttering • Porches Ofﬁce/Showroom • Conservatories

Tel: 865524

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

PAVING & PATTERNED IMPRINTED CONCRETE SPECIALISTS

PavingDesign

Do it right the first time

4 Virtually Maintenance Free 4 Many Styles & Colours 4 Practical & Hard Wearing 4 No Sinking or Spreading 4 Colours Do Not Fade 4 Non Slip

Based in Poulton-Le-Fylde with OVER 20 YEARS of experience in the landscape gardening & design 4 Garden Walls 4 Driveways 4 Drainage 4 Turfing 4 Fencing 4 Garden Design 4 Artificial Grass

Freephone 0800 848 8016

T. 01253 883373 • M. 07971 472663 134A Moorland Road Poulton-Le-Fylde FY6 7ER

r ou l y ted a www.pavingdesignnw.co.uk se rin re p ys We now accept all lso rn im wa major credit cards a e e We patt driv

First-class care

Alexandra Court Cleveleys

Alexandra C Cleveleys

Maria Mallaband

Bespoke residential and personal care delivered by the team at Alexandra Court Alexandra Court Care Home in Thornton, Cleveleys offers tailored residential care in a luxury home-from-home environment. The people who live with us can enjoy first-class care as well as luxury accommodation, fine dining options and a varied activities and social programme.

Alexandra Court Care Home

Alexandra C Care Home

Maria Mallaband

To see all that we have to offer, why not book Alexandra Court a virtual meeting and show round. For more Cleveleys Maria Mallaband information please contact our friendly team.

Alexandra C Cleveleys

Maria Mallaband

Alexandra Court Care Home

110 Victoria Road East, Thornton, Cleveleys, FY5 3SZ

Alexandra Court

Tel: 01253 923471 www.mmcg.co.uk

Care Home

Residential care | Respite care

Care Home

Maria Mallaband

F_MMB_J001039_Alexandra Court_Ad_138x93_v3.indd 1

L CAL

Alexandra C

19/02/2021 16:22 ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk 19

Steamed Up Double Glazing?

Don’t Replace the Frames...

Before

After

Replace the Panes Broken Windows? Damaged Locks? Faulty Handles? Broken Hinges? Energy Saving Glass?

Contact Neil Pearson 7 days a week on:

01253 850 274 07547 556 460

24/7 Emergency Board Up 10 Year Guarantee on all New Glazing

ply SimCLEAR WINDOWS Replace Your Failed Double Glazing

Special Offer

5% OFF With LINK-MAG

w: www.abcgaragedoors.co.uk e: philipwing1968@yahoo.com 20

L CAL

- Garage Door Installation & Repairs - Electric Roller Doors - Sectional and Up & Over Doors - Insurance Work - Remote Controlled Operated Doors - Yearly Garage Service - Broken Wire Repair Service

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

• • • •

ARTIFICIAL GRASS SPECIALISTS LOW MAINTENANCE CHILD & PET FRIENDLY 12 YEAR GUARANTEE

Established local family run company, professional qualified installers of top quality materials. We take pride in our work and enjoy working with our customers!!

Ask for - Anthony or Krissy on

01253 734607 or 07894 853 153 for a no obligation free quote! 1 Lodge Farm, Preston Road, Lytham

FR ot

qu es

Your local friendly and reliable Plumbing and Heating Service

Boilers • Bathrooms • Fires Fireplaces • Servicing • Tiling

TEL: 07540232297 Email: rodgerplumbandheat@gmail.com Gas safe register 623180

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

y ar n G rse La

Windscreen Chip Repair You shop. We repair

✔ Takes only 20 mins ✔ No need to book Call: 07479 219327 Facebook: Optic Kleer Blackpool We work with ALL Insurance Companies and offer competitive private rates.

www.optic-kleer.co.uk

Wills Bloodline Wills - step families Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) from £150 Probate from £795

Concerned care home fees or re-marriage may reduce your children’s inheritance?

Plan ahead and achieve peace of mind today with

For all your garden needs GRASS CUTTING WEEDING PRUNING HEDGE CUTTING

Property Protection Trust Wills

PLANTING

Free home visits - no obligation

TURFING

Tel: Elaine Leadbetter on 01253 860024 Mob 07513 304036

Fully qualified, regulated and insured Lawyer

GARDEN TIDY UPS PLANNING AND ADVICE

Email: contact@willstrustslawyer.co.uk

Contact Gary

01253 824113 or 07927 968770 Email:

L CAL

evergreen14@hotmail.co.uk

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

Shop Local from your independent electrical retailer Price Match Guarantee | Super Service | Expert Knowledge | Contact-Free Delivery Built In 14 Place Settings Dishwasher

Built In 1400 Spin 8kg Washing Machine

LDV42221

6 Programmes Flexible Upper Basket Raoid Clean Function Dimensions: H81.8xW59.8xD55cm

15 Programmes Inc: 19 Hour Delay Start Fast Full Load Programme Digital Display Dimensions: H82xW60xD56cm

5 Year Guarantee* E Energy Rating

Only

£379.

5 Year Guarantee* C Energy Rating

Only

£479.

*Register Appliance within 90 Days to extend standard 3 year to a 5 year guarantee FOC. T&C's Apply

Built In Single Oven OEN9302X

LWI284410

71 Litres 4 Function Fan Oven Full Width Variable Grill Fully Programmable Touch Control LED Timer Dimensions: H59.5xW59.4xD56.7cm 5 Year Guarantee*

Only

£349.99

*Register Appliance within 90 Days to extend standard 3 year to a 5 year guarantee FOC. T&C's Apply

54cm Built In Frost Free Fridge Freezer

*Register Appliance within 90 Days to extend standard 3 year to a 5 year guarantee FOC. T&C's Apply

1400 Spin 7kg Washing Machine

KNM4561I

10kg Condenser Tumble Dryer

LWF27441W

163 / 91 Litres, 5.7 / 3.2 CuFt Capacity 4 Shelves, 1 Salad Bin, 4 Freezer Drawers Chrome Wine Rack & Chrome Trims Dimensions: H177.8 xW54 xD54.5cm

Optima Inverter Motor (10yr Warranty) 16 Programmes Inc Hand Wash Fast Full Load 7kg in 32 Mins Dimensions: H85xW60XD50cm

LTK21003W

16 Programmes, LED Display Sensor Drying Programme 24 Hour Delay Start Dimensions: H84.6xW59.4xD65.4cm

5 Year Guarantee*

3 Year Guarantee

Only

£499.99

£299.99

£369.99

*Register Appliance within 90 Days to extend standard 3 year to a 5 year guarantee FOC. T&C's Apply

Fivestar Services (Fylde)

20 Rossall Road, Cleveleys, FY5 1DX

01253 855616 www.fivestar-services.co.uk

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

*Terms and Conditions apply. Sold as an agent of Euronics Limited. All rights reserved. All offers are subject to availability while stocks last. Delivery & Installation charges may apply Exclusions and Radius Apply. See in store for full details. Images for illustration purposes only. Copyright Euronics 2020. E&OE 2020.

LINK-MAG Page Puzzle Page Puzzle

#001 Mini Cryptic Cryptic Crossword Crossword #001 Mini 1

10 11

16 17

Number chain Number Chain

Navigate a single continuous line around the grid. You must start from the number 1, including every number in between until you read 40. You cannot repeat any number. Good Luck!

Max. 40

Across Clues: 1. Suffer (8) 7. Utensil with a cup shaped bowl (5) 8. Young (5) 9. The ____ Islands, Overseas British Territory (6) 10. A nailhead projecting from a surface (4) 12. Large mass of stone (4) 14. Cloth made by weaving fibres (6) 17. An ingredient commonly used for baking (5) 18. To have same views (5) 19. Offering or suggesting something for acceptance (8) Down Clues: 1. Present day (5) 2. Extra time (6) 3. Foul (4) 4. Curl (5) 5. To charge with electricity (9) 6. Head pain (9) 11. Tough, assertive person (6) 13. A group of singers (5) 15. Country life (5) 16. Liquid falling (4)

Wordwheel Wordwheel

The goal of a word wheel puzzle is to create as many words possible with the letters in the word wheel. You can only use each letter once and every word must have the letter in the center of the wheel.

Can you find the 7 letter word? 6

5 23

L CAL

s D e

r i

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

01253 978 969

blackpoolhomecare@alcedocare.co.uk 8 Calder Court, Amy Johnson Way Blackpool, FY4 2RH

Care, Support and Nursing at Home

Care, Support and Nursing at Home “ Excellent quality of care.

What our keeping Clientswith Say:helpful, Good time

quality of care. “ Excellent friendly and lovely Staff. Good ti me keeping with helpful, Cost effective care package”. EW friendly and lovely Staﬀ. Cost eﬀective care package”. EW

www.alcedocare.co.uk

CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk L C A L LIVESADVERTISE “ENRICHING & SUPPORTING INDEPENDENCE” 25

Gardening Seeded Sense

LINK-MAG

What you should be planting now to ensure maximum spray for the summer. While March can sometimes feel more like winter than spring, now is the time to start sowing seeds if your cherished outdoor space is to ﬂourish in the summer months.

wrapped together. They’ll be present until late autumn, and are just as good in hanging baskets for the way they elegantly roll over the sides of containers.

Cosmos The beauty of cosmos is not just the beautiful, delicate multicoloured foliage that radiates away from long stems, nor the fact this low-maintenance plant will reach full maturity in two months and hang around for the lion’s share of the summer.

If you get the look right, these tall, cone-like buildings of ﬂower will amaze and enchant, as well as providing a wonderful base for ladybirds and bumble bees.

Instead, perhaps its greatest attribute is the rich, spiky, complex foliage that accompanies it just a couple of inches below. This can look stunning in itself, and will quickly fill unsightly, patchy or earthy areas of beds. Sweet pea Sweet peas need to be sown by April and should be placed deep into pots or modules so their ranging roots can be left to produce a perfect flower. And when that arrives, so too has summer, with flourishing curtains of colour spilling out of long stalks and clinging to any nearby supports.

From single and double blooms, to checked, veined, singlecolour or striped, they have a fine essence that lifts and refreshes. Lupins One of the fast-growing perennials, lupins should produce flowers in their first year, and placing them in a sheltered position in the garden will ward off most enemies.

California poppy This is a gorgeous cup-shaped ﬂower that offers rich shades of red, orange and yellow. It won’t hang around for long but will be with you from May through to early July, and can be best preserved in full sun. By late summer, this tender ﬂower will lose some of its resilience, but the story doesn’t end there. Simply pick your remaining poppies and add to food, either direct into a salad or as a garnish.

Petunia A favourite as far as bedding plants to, petunias offer colour, detail and durability all 26

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

B Fishers Landscaping

Family Run Business est over 35 years Overgrown Gardens Cleared & Tidied • Trees & Hedges Pruned or Removed • Fencing • Turfing & Complete Lawn Care • Gravelling • Fencing • Paving & Driveway Specialists • Power Washing & Drainage Full Garden Design & Planning Service Fully Insured • Artifical Grass Supplied & Laid FREE Estimates & Quotes

Call Now For A FREE No Obligation Quotation...

01253 763551 (Anytime) www.fylde-landscaping.co.uk L CAL

SUPPLIED AND FITTED £169.00! WITH NEW GATE POSTS £189.00 PRICE INCLUDES: QUALITY MADE-TO-MEASURE LEDGE, BRACE & BATTEN GATE GLUED & SCREWED 2 X GALVANISED T-HINGES 1 X GALVANISED SUFFOLK LATCH 1 X GALVANISED PAD BOLT SUPPLIED & FITTED,OLD GATE TAKEN AWAY! THE GATES ARE PRESERVATIVE TREATED AS STANDARD THEY CAN BE WOOD STAINED FOR AN EXTRA £30 THE GATES ARE MADE WITH 3/4 Inch (20MM) TONGUE & GROOVE BOARDING & 1 1/4 Inch (32MM) LEDGES & BRACES

TEL: ANDY 01253 776022 / 07706 897677 Guaranteed price on any gate up to 3ft wide and 7ft tall • Also available: Double Gates, Gates and Side Frames • Prices on request

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

LINK-MAG

Recipe

Ingredients

Mexican-Style Loaded Sweet Potatoes Introduction

Flavoursome, nutritious and oh so simple, these ﬁlling sweet potatoes bring all the joy of your favourite nacho platter, with none of the guilt.

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees (180 in a fan-assisted oven), prick your potatoes with a knife and rub with oil before placing directly onto the oven shelf to bake for 50 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, remove the avocado ﬂesh from the skin and gently mash before adding the remainder of the red onion, the chopped chilli and the juice from the lime.

2. Heat a large frying pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of vegetable oil. Add the garlic and smoked paprika and fry till fragrant (one minute) before adding half of the red onion. Once the onion has softened add the black beans and cook for around ten minutes on a low heat until the beans start breaking up.

3. Slice open your sweet potatoes and spoon in your black bean mixture before topping with your guacamole, sour cream and grated cheese. Garnish with coriander and serve while hot.

L CAL

(serves four) • 4 large sweet potatoes • 1 red onion (diced) • 2 cloves of garlic (minced) • 1 red chilli (deseeded and chopped) • 1tbsp smoked paprika • 1 tin of black beans (rinsed) • 2 avocados • 1 lime • Grated cheese • Sour cream • Coriander to garnish

Top Tips • Omit the sour cream and grated cheese for a tasty vegan supper. • Steam the sweet potatoes in the microwave before crisping in the oven for a speedier option. • Add minced beef to the black beans for a more substantial meal.

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

  

   

THE CONIFERS NURSING HOME

The moment that you enter the Conifers you will become aware of the happy, relaxed atmosphere and tastefully decorated surrounding enabling us to provide care services for continuing care, Nursing, Residential and Dementia care or long term respite basis. Our home offers Day Care providing stimulating activities customised to suit each individual. Please contact us to discuss your needs or to arrange a visit.

• Luxury purpose built 47 bedded Nursing Home • Exceptional standards of care provided by long serving qualiﬁed nurses and ‘Q’ trained care assistants • Secure well maintained garden • Excellent rated home by the Care Quality Commission • Modern therapeutic multi-sensory room and stimulating activities provided.

The Conifers Off Riverside Drive, Hambleton, FY6 9EP

01253 701777

www.coniferscare.com CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk  L  C AL  ADVERTISE                    

Puzzle Page Answers Mini Cryptic Crossword Solution #001

Answers: Across: 1. Tolerate, 7. Ladle, 8. Naive, 9. Cayman, 10. Stud, 12. Rock, 14. Fabric, 17. Flour, 18. Agree, 19. Proposal. Down: 1. Today, 2. Leeway, 3. Rank, 4. Twist, 5. Electrify, 6. Headaches, 11. Badass, 13. Choir, 15. Rural, 16. Drip Number chain solution Wordwheel solution Navigate a single continuous line around the grid. You must start from the number 1, including every number in between until you read 40. You cannot repeat any number. Good Luck!

Max. 40

Can you find the 7 letter word? 7

8 6

de ed id dee dev die dis dvr eds ids red rid vid deer dees dere devs

dies dire dive dree eide ides ired rede reds reed ride rids seed side vide vids vied

deers diver dives drees dries drive eider redes reeds resid rides rived seder sered sired vised derive

desire devise divers drives eiders reived reside served sieved versed viseed derives deviser diverse revised

Professional and cost effective delivery by established local company covering the Fylde Coast

Door to Door Leaflet Distribution Leaflets delivered in association with the magazine.

Prices from

Pamphlets, menus, magazines, leaflets or marketing material delivered in up to 120,000 homes per month.

y by aph togr nne Jo-A ima

.wean r www

rthu McA g ls.or

Competitive print and design services also available

+VAT

Pho

£27.50

Local Government, Supermarkets, Blue-Chip National Companies, numerous Independent Businesses

per 1,000

n sio pen ? rn . e d . om Moform. freed re eater oice? Gr re ch ion Mo pens mb? Or e bo tim y name is an d

n’t ave ion u h ens .yo r p can sly.. d you u you ch io rget bran t fo our Fylde Ser iewe ng?6600 Don by edrop ulton-l ays rev ow lo01253 88 in Po alw in h now on e ll m Ca

CALL LINK-MAG FOR A COMPETITIVE QUOTE

0800 970 7687 30

L CAL

m I am ns an Hello k and pensio ng at Mar rt in planni ce expe rement Finan reti letree App

Fast, Efficient, Guaranteed com nce. om 00 reefina ce.c 66 88 plet finan ee ap 53 012 fo@ letr ok Tel: ail: in w.appcebo r Em : ww Fa Twitte on Web us on us Find w llo Fo

www.link-mag.co.uk

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

Mark Hodgson

BLINDS

Plumbing & Heating

VENETIAN - VERTICAL ROLLER - PLEATED - VELUX

ALL GENERAL PLUMBING JOBS

Local Manufacturer Of Quality Blinds

✔ Central Heating Installations ✔ Boiler Changes and Servicing ✔ Landlord Gas Safety Inspections ✔ Central Heating Powerﬂushing ✔ Bathroom Installations ✔ Underﬂoor Heating

Huge Choice - Latest Designs Beautiful Roller Blinds Made To Your Requirements British Made Fabrics Blinds Repaired Replacement Louvres Free Measuring & Fitting Aluminium Fly Screen Chains

07860 459 357

tel.

01253 875129

45 MOUNT ROAD, FLEETWOOD

est 1982 Est.

1972

4320

Tel: (01253) 811022

Est.

1972

Institute of Plumber Reg. Plumber

AJS

ROOFING

From a single tile to a complete new roof Flat Roofing & Repairs Gutters, Down Pipes Dry Verge & Ridge Systems Fascias, Soffits & Barge Boards Gull Spikes fitted House Bricking Pointing

FREE

QUOTES

Call Andy on

01253 829772

Mobile: 07929 284736

L CAL

Est. 1966 Local family run business

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

LINK-MAG NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Due to the current ongoing situation with Covid 19 the club is still unable to use the Church hall but is continuing to run it’s 2020-21 season using “Zoom meetings”. This has proven to be very popular with the members and has allowed us to involve speakers and Judges from across the whole of the UK. We start with April - Members Night Tuesday 6th - Members Night Advise on some of our Photography this season Tuesday 13rd - Guest Speaker “How Hard Can It Be? Still Life & Product Photography” with George Franks Tuesday 20th - Annual General Meeting Tuesday 27th - Results - Awards Presentation Night Please check our web site - If There Any Changes. www.northfylde-ps.co.uk And Our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ groups/520006824732212/ New members, of any level, are always welcome. For further details please see www.northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact secretary Neil Pascoe on 01253 734243 LANCASHIRE WEST TREFOIL GUILD Most of our members have received their first vaccine and looking forward to when we can meet again face to face. However we are in touch with our members in various ways. Communication by phone is so much appreciated especially for ladies living on their own in Lockdown. We have met virtually for activities and challenges at home. The past year has been difficult for us all but Spring is round the corner

L CAL

What's On Online and many spring flowers will soon blossom in our gardens and villages. Keep Safe, there is now hope for the future. For more information. Contact : Elaine Robinson PR Lancashire West Trefoil Guild Tel. 01253 790692 GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE German Language Circle Due to Covid restrictions we are unable to hold convectional meetings of the Circle. Instead we are holding video conferencing sessions every Tuesday evening starting at 7.30 pm. You can link up via computer, tablet or smart phone. You just need to download the link each week. Contact: Terry on 01253 867825 THORNTON LADIES’ CLUB Thornton Ladies’ Club Our next ‘get together’ will be a covid friendly outdoor lunch/picnic in the grounds of St John’s church on May 19th, 12 noon until 2pm. Bring your own picnic, seat / rugs. Bring a brolly if it looks like rain. There is a maximum of 30 allowed so please make sure you contact us to book a place. We can’t wait to meet you face to face. Contact number: 01253 851007 HARMONY & HEALTH - online singing sessions during COVID lockdown. No singing experience necessary but you will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop with internet connectivity. Four sessions per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. For further details please contact Ann Cameron on 07966 126999

At 9.30am, Monday to Friday, we have an online prayer service open to all. Contact us via website: www.stjohnslittlethornton.org email: revjaneatkinson@sky.com telephone: 01253 969492 Our church is not closed, we are just doing things differently! OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in, or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday in each month at The Shovels Inn at Hambleton, but are currently suspended because of Covid. If anyone is interested in finding out more about the Club or would like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, then please telephone 01253 810148. LITTLE THORNTON: YOUR NEW COMMUNITY HALL AT ST JOHN’S. £20,000 raised – we are on our way! Target £60,000 Can you support us? We need cash donations, vintage jewellery, pens, watches etc. Or if your company feels they could support us in any way - we are building new; kitchens, toilets, storage and a lounge. For more information contact: Lesley: Project Coordinator: Lesley.slack@btinternet.com Tel: 01253 851007 or Rev Jane: revjaneatkinson@sky. com Tel: 01253 969492

ST JOHN’S PARISH CHURCH, LITTLE THORNTON Every Sunday we have an online services at 10.30 and we also have a separate service for children at this time too.

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

LINK-MAG CASH ADVERTS 4 Diamanté Dress Rings. Beautiful condition. £10 each. Brand new wheelchair £95 ono Bedding sets £2 each 2 Musical Carousels £3 each

Local News

YOU ARE NOT ALONE If you are feeling suicidal, are worried about someone who is, struggling with any kind of mental illness, feeling overwhelmed or simply lonely and need a friendly ear to listen and you're in the UK then call;

0300 102 0505 and speak to someone at S.O.S - Silence Of Suicide

07866190880 Kay Come and take a look at my fabulous stage wear, evening wear. Perfect for dinner dances. Come and make me an offer. Also gorgeous shoes size 5. 07866190880 Kay

Phone lines are open 9am until midnight 7 days a week. And if you're struggling to even pick up the phone then online chat is available on the website;

www.sossilenceofsuicide.org

Lawns cut from £7. Local. Will take cuttings away. Ring John 07931366850

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

LINK-MAG Wyre Council is pleased to announce that their bid for the Government’s National Leisure Recovery Fund has been successful, resulting in a £220,000 grant. This money, in addition to the £1 million of additional funding provided by the council to Fylde Coast YMCA, means that leisure centres across the borough can begin to reopen soon. Launched earlier this year by Sport England, the fund was made available for public sector leisure centres to give them the best chance of recovery once restrictions are lifted. Councillor Lynne Bowen, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Health and Community Engagement at Wyre Council comments, “So far we have provided the YMCA with just under £1 million of additional funding since June 2020 to enable them to continue providing leisure facilities in our area. With the addition of this grant, the YMCA has now been able to develop a strategy for the phased reopening of all facilities. “We are pleased to say that on 12 April the gyms at Thornton and Garstang Leisure Centres will reopen, followed by the gym and pool at Fleetwood and the pool at Garstang on 1 May. The YMCA will keep the centre at Poulton under review, with a view to reopening it before September. “The Government’s roadmap out of lockdown means that classes cannot resume until 17 May at the earliest and the YMCA will provide an update on their classes in due course. 34

L CAL

Local News

WYRE’S LEISURE CENTRES SET TO REOPEN

“There has been huge public support for the leisure centres and this now needs to translate into residents utilising the facilities. There is only a limited amount of funding available for each leisure centre so the future success will be dependent on people actually using the facilities on offer. “The vaccination programme, along with a reduction in rates in Wyre means we can be more hopeful of residents supporting these vital facilities than we were when infection rates were still rising. “We know so many people are looking forward to getting back to the gym and the pool and we look forward to welcoming back many familiar faces. New members are very welcome and staff at the centres will be happy to show people all the safety measures that have been put in place, helping you to feel safe and ready to get your fitness back on track. “This funding scheme was intended to give the sport and physical activity sector the best chance of sustainable operation over the medium term. It’s great news that our bid has been successful,

however we are now lobbying government to reopen the fund for the 2021/22 financial year to help local leisure centres put together viable, longer term plans.” John Cronin, CEO at Fylde Coast YMCA comments, “Without the additional funding from Wyre Council, we would not be able to open any of the centres in Wyre and this funding will now allow us to do so. We understand the importance of these centres to the health and wellbeing of local communities and the crucial role they play in keeping our local children active and helping them learn to swim. We will continue to support local communities in any way we can. “We have worked hard behind the scenes to ensure the centres are COVID-secure and a safe place to visit. We urge local communities to make full use of the facilities on offer.” Fylde Coast YMCA is contracted to operate the leisure centres in Wyre on behalf of the council. To keep up to date with information about reopening and membership offers go to www.ymcayactive.org

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

G&N

FYLDE COAST CONSTRUCTION “Do it right the first time”

. ROOFING . POINTING . EXTENSIONS . JOINERY . LANDSCAPING CONTACT GRANT FOR A FREE QUOTE

07889 038672 88

Paving Services Ltd

Driveways, Paving & Landscape Specialist • Turfing & Fencing

• Block Paving

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION

• Indian Paving • Walling

Competitive Prices & Fixed Fees

Limited Companies

• Ponds

from £500 + VAT per year

• Rockeries

Sole Traders/Partnerships from £250 + VAT per year

Self Assessment Returns

Telephone for a free quote on:

from £75 + VAT per year

Tel: 01253 590510

www.davidwilliamsonaccountants.co.uk info@davidwilliamsonaccountants.co.uk

‘A FIR S T C L ASS S E R V I CE ’

L CAL

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: Accounts Preparation, Management Accountants, VAT, Book Keeping, Payroll & Tax Credits, Self Assessment & Company Tax Returns, Business Support & Coaching, Formation of Limited Companies, Company Secretarial Services

Paul Torkington

Unit 12b Darwin Court, Blackpool Technology Park, Blackpool, FY2 0JN

David Williamson Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants

01253 824273

07814 025973 Marshall’s Registered

• Drainage • Artificial Grass

22 Queens Walk Cleveleys Lancs FY5 1JW

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

LINK-MAG

Size & Rates

Sizing & Technical Spec Please ensure your artwork is the correct size.

3 month & 6 month price structure

(artwork shown in millimetres)

1 month rates

CALL 01253 777545 TO BOOK

FULL PAGE 3 Months rate £475 per month 6 Months rate £450 per month HALF PAGE 3 Months rate £225 per month 6 Months rate £200 per month

FULL PAGE

HALF PAGE

138 X 189 mm

138 X 93 mm

£500

£250

QUARTER PAGE 3 Months rate £130 per month 6 Months rate £125 per month EIGHTH PAGE 3 Months rate £65 per month 6 Months rate £60 per month SIXTH PAGE

QUARTER PAGE

EIGHT PAGE

67 X 93 mm

45 X 67 mm

3 Months rate £65 per month 6 Months rate £60 per month CLASSIFIED PAGE 3 Months rate £35 per month 6 Months rate £30 per month BACK PAGE £600 per month (No monthly discounted rate)

£135

£70

COVER STRIP

CLASSIFIED 44 X 29 mm

154 X 48 mm

Artwork should be high resolution (300dpi) and preferably in PDF or JPG format. If supplying in PDF please ensure all images and fonts are embedded. WE OFFER A PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICE FROM AS LITTLE AS £5. PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR A QUOTE BASED ON YOUR SPECIFICATION.

£249 36

£40 L CAL

Please email your artwork to

artwork@link-mag.co.uk ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

LINK-MAG

with 40,000 COPIES

L CAL LIVE LOCAL, LOVE LOCAL...

Why advertise with us?

DEADLINE 12TH OF EACH MONTH

• Unrivalled distribution and readership across our magazine areas • LINK-MAGs are kept for an average two months • Established over 10 years • Our magazines are trusted, local business directories • Great value for money less than 1p per door • FREE In house design (min 3mths booking) • Additional online presence • Leaflet design, print and distribution

Call us today

www.link-mag.co.uk

to discuss how we can help you...

CALL

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

01253 777545 | sales@link-mag.co.uk

LINK-MAG

Business Index

ACCOUNTANTS

DIY SUPPLIES

David Williamson 34

Bonney's Total Decor

AIRPORT & TAXI

DRAINAGE SERVICES

Jack's Taxi Service 46

Jetclear Drains 15

APPLIANCE SALES AND REPAIRS

We Clear Blockages

FiveStar Services 23

DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPING

ARTIFICIAL GRASS

Northern Cobblestone

It's Artificial

ARTS & CRAFTS Julie Nash Fine Art and Tuition

4 1, 27

Paul Torkington Paving Services

Paving Design & Build

T H Driveways and Landscapes

AUDIO & VISUAL

DRY CLEANING

IScreenman 3

Pressed 2 Impress 44

BLINDS

ELECTRICIAN

Steve Wear Blinds 22

Eddie Quane Electrical & Plumbing Services

JR & D Sillis Blinds 29

Ellis Electrical 31

BUILDING, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Wainwright Electrical 20

Eazy Living 14

FENCING & GATES

G&N Construction 34

Affordable Fencing 47

H.D.M Building 13

Evergreen Garden Design & Maintenance

CARPET CLEANING

Fleetwood Gates 27

Ainsleys Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

The Old Shrimp Shop

Up Stairs Down Stairs

FOOT HEALTH Alison Bremner Foot Health Practitioner

CAR WINDOW REPAIRS & GLAZING Optic - Kleer Blackpool

FOOD & DRINK

Oven Angelic 41 47

17 43

GARAGE Fylde Finest 47

CURTAINS & BLINDS JR & D Sillis Blinds

GARAGE DOORS ABC Garage Doors 20

DECORATORS Carl Birch Painter & Decorator

Garolla Roller Shutter Doors

Gary Redshaw Painting & Decorating

GARDENING & LANDSCAPING

Wyre Decor 46

B Fisher Garden Services

DENTAL SERVICES

Garden Maintenance 47

The Denture Studio 43

Graham Parkinson Landscapes & Garden Maintenance 46

DESIGN & PRINT Vegan Print 33 DIGITAL & AERIAL Aerial & Technical 46 Elite Aerials 45 Elite Aerials CCTV 44 Fylde Aerials 44 L Wilson Digital & Security 38

L CAL

Holmes Jetwashand Garden Maintenance

Mowerman Garden Services

R & J GARDENING SERVICES

Terry Rowell (TGR) 46 The Hanging Basket Man

Urban Landscapes 47 GUTTERING

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

Terry Rowell (TGR)

HANDYMAN

REPAIRS & SERVICING

Garage Solutions 2

A L Handyman 47

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

BK Handyman Services

Alcedo Care 25

Mike The Handyman

Alexandra Court 19

JOINERY & BUILDING

The Conifers Nursing Home

Access 4 Lofts 13

Westmorland Home Care

Anthony Rothwell Joinery

ROOFING

Fleetwood House Repairs

AJS Roofing

General Property Repairs

C & J Roofing

Glenn Ogden Building

Four Seasons Roofing Systems

Ian Hartley Joiner 46

John Lawrie Roofing

More Than Loft Ladders

The Roof Fixer

R Spence General Builders

The Thornton Roofing Company

Simon Cowan Joiner

TAKEAWAY

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

Shakies Chippy 41

Dream Doors 7

TILING

Kitchens & Bathrooms

Fylde Tiles 10

Angela Sanderson 17

Jason The Tiler 47

OPTICIAN

TV REPAIRS

Bennetts of Fleetwood

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Chapman's TV Services

TREE SERVICES

Gwen James Personal Trainer

PLASTERING & RENDERING

Bailey Brothers 46 Baileys Tree Services

D.W. Plastering & Rendering

WALLPAPER, CURTAINS & BLINDS

Emerald Plastering 43

Dean Interiors 16

Boyes Plastering 45

WILLS & FINANCE

PLUMBING & HEATING

The Willwriting Partnership

The Wills and Trust Lawyer

BJB Plumbing Services

CJC Plumbing 34

WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES

Ian Monteath 44

Adrian Haddon Installations

JB Plumb 47

JC Windows 5

John Leadley North West

M & KB Installations

43 8

Mark Hodgson 31

Rossall Windows 18

Matt Gowen Plumbing & Heating

WINDOW REPAIRS

Northwest Gas Services Limited

Dewy Windows

Poulton Plumbing & Heating

Simply Clear Windows

Rodger Plumbing & Heating

Window Repair Solutions

West Coast Plumbing & Heating

RECYCLING & WASTE AP Waste Management

Zero waste 41 Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the data in this publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. MSG Media Ltd does not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. Copyright - All rights reserved. MSG Media Ltd has compiled and published this publication and owns copyright and database rights in it. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means. Including photocopying or scanning or by using any information storage or retrieval system without prior written consent of MSG Media Ltd

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

Animal Portraits painted by WH AT I S CO R O N AV I R U S ? A coronavirus is a type of virus. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronavirus, which means no-one has caught it before and our bodies are not immune (protected) from it yet. It spreads very quickly and is making a lot of people poorly at the moment.

H OW D O E S A V I R U S WO R K ? 1.

Your body is made up of millions of tiny cells.

2. Viruses can't survive outside the body for long, so they try to get into our cells.

When viruses get inside our cells, we get infected.

4. Once a cell is ‘infected’, the virus multiplies and can spread around the body.

Our body produces antibodies that fight the virus and help us get better.

A great gift for special occasions

07412 285 322

julie@julienash.co.uk www.julienash.co.uk

or email:

WH Y I S CO R O N AV I R U S DA N G E R O U S ? If the virus gets into the cells in our lungs, it can stop the cells from doing their job, which is to help us breathe.

WH O C A N C ATC H I T ? Children can catch the virus just as easily as adults, but it doesn’t make them as poorly. Adults who are already poorly and elderly people are the most affected, but most people can get better from it.

H OW C A N WE P R OT EC T O U R S E LV E S ? The virus can spread very easily and we carry it and pass it onto others even if we don’t feel poorly ourselves. There are 2 important things we can do to protect ourselves, our friends and our family. WA S H YO U R H A N D S Washing your hands with soap and water helps get rid of the virus. This will prevent the virus from getting into our bodies and spreading to other people. Let’s all remind one another to wash our hands! AVO I D OT H E R P E O P L E To stop the virus spreading, we need to keep away from other people and stay at home for a time. But don’t worry - life will go back to normal!

CORONAVIRUS

GOT SYMPTOMS? GET TESTED NOW PLAY YOUR PART. PROTECT YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

H OW A R E S C I E N T I S T S T R Y I N G TO KE E P U S S A F E ?

Do not leave home, except to get a test. Find out how to get a test at nhs.uk/coronavirus or call 119

Scientists are working hard to find a Coronavirus vaccine. A vaccine can help protect the body from being infected.

I T I S N’ T YO U R FAU LT I F S O M E O N E YO U KN OW C ATC H E S CO R O N AV I R U S . Produced by Dan Hawcutt - Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

2020.06.01_T&T_A4.indd 2

L CAL

02/06/2020 20:08

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

SHAKIES cHIPPY Call and collect available on

01253 874754 Cash & contactless payments accepted 21 SHAKESPEARE ROAD FLEETWOOD FY7 7HQ

Free drinks with meal deals

Eighth Page & Classified Adverts Experienced Roofing Specialist

www.ovenangelic.co.uk

Ove n Angelic. . .

John Lawrie Roofing üSlating üTiling üGeneral Repairs üRidge Pointing üGuttering 20 üFascia Boards YEARS CE

EXPERIEN

Fully Insured • Quick Reliable Service

FOR A FREE QUOTE CONTACT JOHN Tel. 01253 404572 Mob. 07983 446637 HOUSE CLEARANCES GARDEN WASTE REMOVED RUBBISH REMOVALS

LICENSED WASTE CARRIER

NO JOB TOO SMALL FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE CONTACT SCOTT CARD PAYMENTS ACCEPTED 07762 420121

L CAL

We aim to work miracles for you, and bring your old oven back to new!

Single Oven - £45.00 Double Oven - £60.00

Call Michelle for your FREE no obligation quote

info@ovenangelic.co.uk

www.ovenangelic.co.uk

Find us on

T.H. DRIVEWAYS and Landscaping Family run business • Resurfacing • Tarmacing • Block Paving • Gravelling • Turfing • Power Washing • Resin Bond • Tree Felling • Hedge & Shrub Trimming Call for a free quote on: 01253 807779 or 07584754610 www.thdriveways.co.uk

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

LINK-MAG

Useful Numbers

Call 999 in an EMERGENCY ONLY Fire, Police, Ambulance & Coastguard KEY SERVICES Non-Emergency Lancashire Constabulary 101 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Non-Emergency NHS 111 POLICE - NON EMERGENCY ONLY Thornton and Cleveleys: 01253 604911 Garstang, Over Wyre and Poulton: 01995 607869 Fleetwood: 01253 604911 Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Safety Check 0800 169 1125 Gas Leaks (24 hour) 0800 111 999 Emergency Electricity 0800 195 4141

Napier Homecare Services 01253 403047

Young Carers project 01253 393748

HELPLINES

Fylde Coast Womens Aid 01253 596699

Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholic Anonymous 0800 9177 650 Alzheimer’s Society Support Line 0333 150 3456 Arthritis Action 020 3781 7120 24hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline Freephone: 0808 2000247 If you are in immediate danger dial 999 if it is an emergency and press 55 if you can’t talk (only on mobile phones). They have a duty to protect and help you.

Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Samaritans: Freephone 116123

Water Burst/No Water 0845 746 2200

0330 094 5717

Electricity Northwest 0800 195 4141 Emergency Heating Repairs (24hour) 0845 074 4002 HM Coastguard Fleetwood (Non emergency) 01253 873780

Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 | 0808 800 6019 Child Line 0800 1111 Connect Young People Centre 01253 751047 Counselling in the Community

LOCAL SERVICES Wyre Borough Council 01253 891000 Out of hours: 01253 895116 Regenda Housing 0344 736 0066 Environment Agency 0800 8070 60 (24hr) Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net Thornton's Children’s Centre 01253 863169

CHARITY Age UK 0800 055 6112 Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 (FREE from Landline) Kensington Foundation recycling furniture and toys service 761444 Motor Neurone Disease Association 0808 802 6262

HEALTH

01253 749722

Blackpool Victoria Hospital 01253 300 000

Cruse Bereavement Help Line 0808 808 1677

Fleetwood Hospital 01253 306 000

Drugs Talk to Frank 0300 123 6600

TRANSPORT

Rossall Hospital 01253 655101

Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Nervosa 07985 673187

Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 03457 48 49 50 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000

NHS Direct (24hr Service) 111 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Emergency Dentist 0300 123 4010 (24hr 7 days) Duty Chemist Sundays Morrisons 01253 852376

Fylde Coast Counselling 01253 714606 Ncompass 03450 138208 Mind 0300 123 3393 Missing People 116 000 (24hr)

Cleveleys Group Practice 01253 853992

National Debt Line www.nationaldebtline.org

Same Day Health Centre Fleetwood 0300 123 1144

Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212

Mountview Practice Fleetwood 01253 951999

N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0808 800 5000

Broadway Medical Centre Fleetwood 01253 957500

Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222

Lockwood Avenue Surgery Poulton 01253 955954 Queensway Medical Centre Poulton 01253 890219

The Money Advice Service 0800 138 7777 Silence of Suicide 0300 102 0505 The Silver Line 0800 4 70 80 90

The Royal British Legion 0808 802 8080 (Freephone National Number)

OFFICIAL BODIES Citizens Advice Consumer Service 0808 223 1133 Blackpool Trading Standards Consumer Advice 01253 478375 Wyre Citizens Advice Bureau 0344 245 1294 Tax Credit Help Line Tel: 0345 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing 0300 790 6165 RSPCA Helpline: 0300 1234 999 This is a 24 hour service P.D.S.A 01253 838585

Please notify us of any numbers no longer in use. All listings may be subject to editing.

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

Transfo rm your smile NATURAL LOOKING DENTURES

Quality New dentures • I Dentures • Valplast Dentures • Chrome Dentures Implant Retained Dentures • Lip and Facial support restored • Denture relining • Anti-snoring devices • Emergency Denture repairs with in 1 hour

TEL 01253 396900

| w w w. t h e d e n t u r e s t u d i o s . c o . u k

OPENING TIMES: MONDAY - THURSDAY: 9.30am - 3.00pm

BAILEYS Tree Services

• Tree Surgery • Crown Thinning • Pruning • Felling • Stump Removal • Conifers Topped & Shaped or Removed • Removal of Dead Dangerous trees • Fencing & Decking

FREE ESTIMATES

Fully Insured & Qualified - All other tree & hedge work carried out.

Tel: 01253 886107 Ring 7 days a week up to 9pm

Mobile: 07821623826 - 157a Blackpool Road, Poulton le Fylde

Adrian Haddon Installations

UPVC Windows, Doors & Conservatories, Fascias, Soffits, Gutters etc. Failed Glass Units, Laminate Flooring Bespoke Door Canopies Door & Window Locks, Handles & Hinges General House Care & Repair No Gimmicks No Salesmen No Deposits For a free, no obligation quote

07782 304 784 / 828 609 I’m only a google away!

emerald

GWEN JAMES

PLASTERERS & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE K-Render • Dry Lining • Coving Fibrous Mouldwork Fully Qualified City & Guilds Plasterers

Over 25 Years Experience

TEL: 01253 823520 Ring Terence on mobile

07986 308816

Email: terenceturner@hotmail.co.uk

L CAL

SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST & PERSONAL TRAINER

07902 449903 rgjam@blueyonder.co.uk

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

Elite CCTV OAP DISCOUNT - SYSTERN UPDATES RADIATORS INSTALLED/REPLACED BATHROOMS - SHOWERS SMALL JOBS WELCOME ALL PLUMBING WORK

Local Reliable Tradesman

CCTV PACKAGE £499.00 MASSIVE SAVINGS INCLUDES 4X FULL HD IP 2MP CAMERAS 1X NVR UNIT 1X 2TB MEMORY PLUS CONNECTED TO PHONE FULLY INSTALLED FOR £599.00

CALL 01253 292872 MOB 07427 547240

100% QUALITY GUARANTEED RRP £799.00

2 IMPRESS

THE FYLDES NO 1 IRONING SHOP

PRESSED

MOWERMAN

GARDEN SERVICES

Grass Cutting Specialist Hedges • Small Tree Work Planting Advice • Fence Painting Power Washing Call Richard for a free estimate on

07813 792376

E: mowermangardenservices@outlook.com

COMMERICAL & DOMESTIC

Reliable, Professional Service from Local Engineer

Phone Phil on: 01253 350011 or 07989 520977 18 CLEATOR AVENUE, BLACKPOOL FY2 9TZ

CHAPMAN'S TV SERVICES LCD, PLASMA & LED REPAIRS AERIALS & SATELLITES SUPPLIED AND FITTED, TV INSTALLATIONS & FULL TUNING SERVICE

www.chapmanstvservices.com

Family run business Eﬆ 1982 WE NOW TAKE CARD PAYMENTS

L CAL

Tel: 01253 894701

64 Station Road (corner of Lower Green), Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7JQ

Mon to Fri 8am til’ 4:30pm • Sat 9am til 1pm CARD PAYMENTS ACCEPTED • Follow us on Facebook

MAINTENANCE

Digital Aerials • Maintenance & Repair Satellite and Cat 5 HD systems All Work Guaranteed • Same Day Service • Free Estimates

FREE ESTIMATES NO CALL OUT CHARGE ALL WORK GUARANTEED

10 ITEMS IRONED £11.50

BUILDING & ROOFING

FyldeAerials

Tel: (01253) 345227

Your one-stop shop for Ironing, Dry Cleaning & Alterations Long Established Professional Service SPECIAL OFFER over 20 years experience No hassle, drive-on forecourt for easy drop off and collection Exclusive Shirt Service. All bedding hand-finished, ONLY folded and bagged on request

ALL ASPECTS OF BUILDING & ROOFING WORK WINDOWS • DOORS • FASCIAS ROOFING • LOFT CONVERSIONS EXTENSIONS • FIBRE GLASS

CALL ROSS SPENCE

01253 866665 07968 028687 T PL SER IME AS VE TE D RE R

Plastering

ALL ASPECTS OF INTERNAL PLASTERING NO JOB TOO SMALL T: 01253 829772 M: 07791 372534 David White, 21 Shore Green, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 2LT

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

Elite Aerials Thornton - Cleveleys TV AERIAL POINTS FROM £38 OAP & STUDENT DISCOUNTS

Quality and Value • All Work Guaranteed Digital Aerials • Radio & DAB • Sky Repairs CCTV• Cat 5 & 6 • FreeSat install • Multipoint System HD Systems •Network & Smart TV install • TV Mounts •Commercial & Domestic • Hotel Specialists

FULLY INSURED & 100% LOCAL Call Peter 01253 292 872 mob 07427 547 240

Holmes Jetwash & Garden Maintenance

10% discount for O.A.PS & NHS workers

Garden Maintenance

Before with week or fortnight visits • Garden tidy ups • Soft landscaping • Borders weeded • Hedges and lawns cut Jetwashing - gutter cleaning paths, patios, block driveways

Tel Craig: 07722 864880

After

New 10”

Free Local

Bucket Pots £6

Delivery

New 14” Summer

Hanging Baskets £10

Contact John on

07931 346850

RUBBISH REMOVALS AP WASTE MANAGEMENT

Property Clearance • Jet Washing Commercial and Domestic For a speedy, reliable service Call Andy Licensed Waste Carrier

RUBBISH REMOVALS AP WASTE MANAGEMENT

07709 724851

AINSLEY’S

Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

üDomestic & Commercial Work üOver 20 Years Experience üLeather Cleaning üRug Cleaning üCarpet & Fabric Protection üMost Carpets Dry in 1-2 hours üFree EstimatesüFully Insured Call Andrew Ainsley

10%

OUNT 01253 591730 DIwitSC h this Advert

07976 727 979

min order £48

Email: ainsleyscleaning@hotmail.co.uk

L CAL

Boyes Plastering All Types of Plastering Internal & External K-Rend Specialist

K Rend |

The Ultimate Rendered Finish

• No Painting • No Pointing • No Cracking • 20 Colours • Energy Efficieny • Water Resistant • Low Maintenance • Natural Looking Finish Why not treat your home to a durable, weatherproof coating?

GET YOUR PROPERTY BOOKED IN!!!

30 Years Experience | Reliable, Local Tradesman

07867 761 532

Call for a FREE Quote boyes www.boyesplastering.co.uk

grant.boyes123@gmail.com

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

JACK’S TRAVEL SERVICES

THE GUTTER MEN

Ian Hartley Joiner

8 SEATER MINIBUS TAXI AIRPORT TRAVEL LONG & SHORT DISTANCE

DO YOU HAVE BLOCKED DOWNSPOUTS AND OVERFLOWING GUTTERS?

ALL TYPES OF JOINERY WORK UNDERTAKEN

ALL GENERAL GUTTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS FREE QUOTATIONS FOR REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS

Kitchen & Bedroom Fitting, Windows, Doors, Flooring, Gates & Fencing No job too small - Free Estimates

T EL 07908 071286

Tel: 01253 624606 | 07510 604564

Landscapes & Garden Maintenance

Lanscaping Full Design & Build Fencing Patios & Driveways Garden Maintenance Grass Cutting Tree Pruning Garden Clearance DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN Email: grahamparkinson@hotmail.co.uk

Tel. 01253 701902 Mobile 07915 221181

If left unattended they will get worse and can lead to very expensive repairs Call Terry for a free quote today

Hambleton Poulton le Flyde

COVERING NORTH FYLDE

• Hedge Care • Tree Stump Removal - complete dug out • Gutter Vac & Cleaning • Fence Painting • Garden-maintenance - all waste removed

For all your House Maintenance needs from Pointing to Painting. No job too small. CALL CHRIS: 07923131955

WYRE DECOR High Quality Painting & Decorating Service ■

Local 25 Years Exp

FREE Quotes

■

Friendly

■

Professional

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL PAINTING & WALLPAPERING - FROM PREPARATION TO COMPLETION

OAPnts

For a FREE Quote call

Discou

MATT GOWEN BOILER SERVICES

• SERVICE • REPAIRS • SMALL PLUMBING JOBS

Tel: 01253 969300 Mob: 07702 999753

22 Plymouth Avenue Fleetwood FY7 8JA

L CAL

Local Tradesman

EST 1987

01253 877332 or 07977 074741

Find a local service

301110

Tel: 01253 822310 or 07506 544844

Fleetwood HOUSE REPAIRS

EE tes FRtima Es

GRAHAM PARKINSON

32 years experience

GLENN OGDEN Building Improvements Call 01253 843274 07950 537551

• Extensions • Renovations • UPVC Windows & Doors • Brickwork & Pointing • UPVC Fascias, Gutters & Soffits • Cladding

• Flagging • Driveways & Patios • Concreting • Small Roof Repairs Welcome • Plastering • General Building Work

FREE ESTIMATES LOCAL TRADESMAN / OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE FRIENDLY RELIABLE AND PROMPT

R & J GARDENING LAWNS & HEDGES CUT GARDENS TIDIED Reasonable Rates

Tel: 01253 423223 Mob: 07443 846203 ■ Family Run ■ OAP Discounts ■ FREE Quotes

Simon Cowan JOINER

INSURANCE WORK AND GENERAL MAINTANANCE ALL ASPECTS OF JOINERY & MANUFACTURE Call today for a FREE quote:

07862 727 34 8

Email - SACowan61@outlook.com

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

TV Aerials - Satellite - CCTV - Alarms

L Wilson Digital & Security

T.V Aerials installed from £49

www.lwilsondigitalsecurity.co.uk Full CCTV Installation

Home & Business

• TV/Radio Aerials • Multi-Point Aerial & Satellite • Satellite • Data/Phone/WiFi • TV Installation & Mounting

iphone/ipad & remote viewing

• IP HD CCTV Systems (Including 4K HD & Starlight technology)

• Wireless Alarms • Domestic & Commercial Installations

t: 01253 776238 m: 07539 369857

A.L HANDYMAN & GARDENING ‘No job too small’

Telephone:

01253 862371 07754 130201

JASON THE TILER

• All aspects of Joinery • Painting / Decorating • Fencing • Gardens • General Repairs

31 Bleasdale Avenue, Cleveleys

affordable

fencing

F YL D E’ S F I N ES T M OB I L E

FULLY QUALIFIED, TIME-SERVED AND RELIABLE VEHICLE MECHANIC Service & Repairs | Fully insured Mon-Thurs: 8:00-18:00 Fri: 8:00-17:00 Sat: 8:00-12:00 07394 283497 • ffmm9876@yahoo.com Mechan Ic Mob Ile Find me on facebook:

Est. 1995

beaten! We supply and erect: Written quotes • Concrete Posts/Bases • Closeboard Panels • Waney Panels • Gates • Insurance Work • Storm Damage Repairs

Tel: 428462 Mob: 07887 592799

Gas, Heating & Plumbing Services

Including Bathroom Installations

Free Estimates

21 Marsh Road, Thornton FY5 2SE www.affordablefencing-blackpool.co.uk

Jbplumb

ALL ASPECTS OF WALL & FLOOR TILING

Tiling & Grout Repairs

01253 313 342 07875 447 070 643654

www.jasonthetiler.com

• Friendly Service • Free Quotes • Emergency Call Out 24/7 • Services on all Appliances • New Boiler & Appliance Installations • Landlord Gas Safety Certificates • Bathrooms & Wetrooms • Power Flushing & Legionella Testing

07525 250147 james@jbplumb.co.uk www.jbplumb.co.uk facebook.com/jbplumb.uk

Covering the Fylde Coast

Urban Landscaping LANDSCAPING ARTIFICIAL TURF

Fully Qualiﬁed 30 Years Exp

Fencing - Paving Decking Power Washing

M 07931 700505 GENERAL PROPERTY REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Pointing Guttering Roof Repairs Plastering Call Steve for a FREE quote and advice

01253 596366 07505 622634

L CAL

Fully Insured ALL WORK GUARANTEED

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS

Example prices:

12x12 Find us on £30.00 Yell.com 7 FITZROY ROAD, BISPHAM, FY2 0RJ

(FORMERLY OF MARINERS CLOSE, FLEETWOOD)

Tel: 878972 / 07780 914133

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk

LYTHAM, ST ANNES, BLACKPOOL, STAINING, POULTON, BISPHAM, THORNTON, CLEVELEYS, FLEETWOOD, HAMBLETON, STALMINE, PREESALL, KNOTT-END, PILLING, GARSTANG, ST MICHAELS, SINGLETON.

L CAL

ADVERTISE CALL: 01253 777545 or sales@link-mag.co.uk