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Valuable antiques are like dear old friends Verdi Antiques is a family business that was formed in 2010 from small humble beginnings

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The owner Mr Verdi hails from London and brings a fresh approach to the antiques industry here in Lancashire. With a new modern twist on collectables and curiosities.

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You’re a wizard, Andrew ‘The Magic Of Lloyd-Webber’ comes to the Lowther Pavilion in Lytham St Annes on 13th September

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f you love the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber then this is one show you must not miss. Tideswell Male Voice Choir is pleased to announce their first show at the Lowther Pavilion, Lytham St Annes. On Sunday 13th September, 2015, along with their guests the choir will perform a tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber through music and song from hit musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, and Jesus Christ Superstar, along with a range of other contemporary song and musical hits.

Tideswell Male Voice Choir is one of the most renowned vocal groups in the country and over the past few years has gained a reputation for producing top class performances in prestigious venues throughout the North West and beyond. Sell out events at Buxton Opera House, The Plaza Theatre, Stockport and Gawsworth Hall Macclesfield to name a few, is witness to the fact that productions from Tideswell Male Voice Choir are as good as they get, achieving accolades from audiences and coperformers alike.

In recent years, the choir has produced and performed events which have included such famous names as Aled Jones, The Band of the Royal Air-Force, The Bachelor’s and the original Military Wives Choir, to name just a few.

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Russell Watson (The Voice) on his UK tour, ‘Up Close and Personal’ where they were afforded outstanding reviews from the press, the musicians from the show and Russell Watson himself.

Under the direction of Dennis Kay the choir’s Principal conductor and director of Music and supported by the choirs principal accompanist Christopher Ellis and Derrick Mcgill on percussion, this talented group of more than fifty performers, along with some of the country’s top young vocalist will take you on a musical journey that will leave you wanting more.

Tickets for the Lowther Pavilion show on Sunday 13th September 2015 are available from: Pavillion Box Office Telephone No: 01253 794221. Website www. lowtherpavilion.co.uk. For more information on The Magic Of Lloyd Webber visit www.tideswellmvc.co.uk

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Hospital fundraiser offers Peace of Mind A hospital Summer Fete has helped to raise money to enhance the care given to people with dementia

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lifton Hospital’s fete was held on Saturday 4th July, raising a total of £1,900 which will go towards Blue Skies Hospitals Fund’s Peace of Mind dementia appeal.

The event was opened by Ian Johnson, Chairman of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who said: ‘This fete was another great fundraising event for Clifton Hospital and the care it offers to local patients with dementia. It was pleasing to see so much happening in our hospital, and the people who turned up to make it a success. This event was all about Clifton, and although there may not always be blue skies outside, there will always be Blue Skies inside helping to enhance the care we give to our patients.’

Peace of Mind will pay for a secure and interactive garden at Clifton Hospital and a memory corridor to help patients with dementia recall their earlier years.

Linda Broadbent, Ward 1 Manager at Clifton Hospital, said: ‘The day went really well, and we’re so pleased the weather held out for us. We had lots going on, from plant and book stalls and face painting for the children to a top prize raffle which has helped to raise a lot of money for this important campaign. The garden and works we are raising money for will go a long way in enhancing the care we can give to our patients who have dementia. Thanks to everyone who showed up on the day, including Age UK Blackpool and District, which is supporting Peace of Mind, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund and to Horwich Farm which provided a holiday in the Peak District for our raffle.’

TOP: Trust Chairman Ian Johnson opens the Fete. ABOVE: Felicity Broadhurst paints Victoria Veevers’ face.

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Peace of Mind was launched at Clifton Hospital’s Christmas Fair in November 2014 by Jimmy Armfield CBE. Since then it has attracted support from staff who have held sponsored walks, cake sales and supermarket bag packs.

Amanda Bennett, Head of Fundraising, said: ‘The Peace of Mind appeal is very important to Blue Skies Hospitals Fund, so it’s great to see that staff at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals are really getting behind it to raise as much money as they can. The event at Clifton was thoroughly enjoyable, and it was lovely to see so many families having fun whilst raising money to help enhance care to local dementia patients.’

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Money Matters

How to haggle for the best deals

By Martin Lewis Haggling isn’t just a skill for market stalls, these days where it really pays is at call centres. And if you’re a Sky customer there’s no better time to put your haggling skills to the test, as some Sky TV customers are facing hikes of over £50 a year.

Yet this isn’t just for Sky. It works for other TV firms, mobile, TV, broadband, breakdown and more.

Last year on my site, I polled over 7,000 people who tried to call-centre haggle, to see how successful they were company by company.

The results are staggering, at Sky 86% succeeded in some form of discount, the AA 84%, TalkTalk 83%, Plusnet 82%, Virgin media 80% and RAC 78%. In other words, for every five people who tried, four got a deal.

And don’t think the amounts are trivial either, here’s just some of the successes people have tweeted me in Sky’s current round of price hikes…

“Just saved £315 a year with a good old haggle with Sky, cheers Martin.”

“Phoned up and in 10 mins it’d knocked £134 off my bill. No change to services or terms.

Thank you!”

“Managed to save almost 50% by calling.

Firm but polite with a clear message throughout my call.”

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So don’t be shy, it’s time to tool up and get a haggle on. Here are my top ten tips (but for you, I’ll do it in 9)...

1. Benchmark the best deal.

It’s important to have the factual arsenal. Research the deals, discounts and codes that are available for new customers, as a basis for negotiation. Here’s a quick rundown for each of the main haggle areas.

Digital TV: For example, you can currently get 25% off all Sky TV bundles and £75 bill credit, compare this with what you will be paying. You can use this figure to haggle with Sky or Virgin. See www.mse.me/digitalTV for all the deals. And of course the cheapest digital TV option is Freeview.

It’s a one-off cost of around £20 for a box and there’s no monthly subscription.

Breakdown cover: If you go via a cashback site, you can effectively sign up for basic AA or RAC cover for under £20. See www.mse.me/ breakdown for full best-buys.

Broadband: Here the best deals are all promo offers. A common level is line rent and broadband for £16 a month, plus a £100 high street voucher.

Full best-buys in www.mse.me/broadband.

2. Timing is crucial.

Haggling works best when you’re near or beyond the end of your contract as then they have a real risk you’ll leave. There’s no harm in giving it a try when you’re not, if you struggle then diarise when you’re nearing the end (you can give Sky notice of leaving 31 days before the end of your contract) and call back then.

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Business & Finance 3. The haggling Holy Grail is the customer retention department.

If you’re coming to the end of your contract, or are out of it, then you’re wielding a powerhouse weapon: customer loyalty. If they don’t offer the deal you want, tell them you’re going to leave. This means you get put through to what they externally call “disconnections”, but internally is called “customer retentions”.

There the staff ’s job is to keep you, and they have massively more discretion to offer you deals to do so.

4. Use charm, chutzpah, cheek and a smile.

Aggression or anger will just put their back up.

You’re asking for a discount, and they’re just as much within their right not to give it as you are to leave.

Aim for polite, firm and non-combative.

5. Use the phrases that pay.

You may find that the customer service rep will only offer a small discount at first, but if you don’t agree with the price use phrases like:

n I’ve worked out my monthly budget, and my absolute max is £[insert price here]/month n [TalkTalk/Virgin/BT] can do it for less... n I need to think about it... n I think my husband / wife will go bonkers if I pay that... n It’s still a lot of money... n What’s the very best you can do?

6. Don’t panic if it calls your bluff and says it’ll disconnect you.

Some people worry and get nervous to try this in case they’re disconnected. My easy ‘get out of jail free’ card on this is the phrase: “Hold on, I’ll call you back on that. I’d like to check with my wife/ husband/dog/Aunt Fanny first.”

7. Ask if it can throw in extras.

If it won’t slash the price, see if it can include any extras, like free calls or extra channels, bigger download limits, or one level higher breakdown cover

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If they don’t offer the deal you want, tell them you’re going to leave.

This means you get put through to what they externally call “disconnections”, but internally is called “customer retentions”

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8. If you fail? Try, try and try again.

I’ve heard rumours that different staff members have quotas of how many deals they can do. Even if not true, it feels like that to many. You may have called the wrong person at the wrong time. So call back a few days later and speak to someone else.

This works for many people.

9. Vote with your feet.

If you don’t get what you want and other firms offer the same for less, then you should seriously consider leaving and go grab one of those deals.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS AT ANSDELL LIBRARY On-going weekly events Every Monday Toddler Rhyme Time,10.30am-11am.

Singing and stories for toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carers. Every Tuesday Knit & Natter, 10.30am. A warm welcome awaits from this fun group. Every Thursday Baby Bounce and Rhyme, 10.30am. Enjoy action songs and rhymes with your baby. Every 2nd Thursday Police Community Open Surgery. 12-1pm. Pop in to meet your local PCSO. Every Friday Computer Basics, 2pm-4pm, get started on line, booking required. Every Saturday Family Games Club, 10am-12.30pm, visit the library as a family and play traditional board games.

Events in August Wednesday 5th African Drumming Workshop with Phil Kaila 10.30-11.45am. Come and make music and a lot of noise! An event for adults and children.

Everyone welcome. Tickets £1 per person.

Supported by the Friends of Ansdell Library. www. salsanorthwest.co.uk/african-drumming. Monday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 6 Up Stories 2-2.30pm. Joins us for 5 weeks of stories for children aged 6 and over. Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Story time for under 5s: Underpants, Under the Sea, Zoo Hullabaloo & Pesky Pirates, 2pm.

Fun stories, crafts and colouring. Saturday 22nd Great Ansdell Bake Off Party! Bake Off competition (ask at the library or check Facebook for details). Refreshments and cake sale. Storytime at 10-10.30am and balloon modelling from 10.30-11.15am. A fun morning for all ages. Monday 24th ‘Bedtime Stories’ 6pm- 6.45pm.

Come in your pyjamas for milk, biscuits & bedtime stories. Most suitable for under 7’s, but everyone is welcome. Thursday 27th Friends of Ansdell Library Tea & Coffee Hour, 2-3pm. Everyone is welcome for refreshments and friendly chat.

Contact details; Email Ansdell.library@lancashire.gov.uk tel 0300 1236703 EVENTS AT LYTHAM LIBRARY Ongoing events Every Tuesday Baby Bounce and Rhyme, 10.30am-11am.

Fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carers. Every Wednesday Toddler Time, 10.30am-11am.

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activity. 1st and 3rd Tuesday Family History Group, 2.30pm-4.30pm. 1st and 3rd Monday Knit and Natter, 11am-12noon. Every 4th Wednesday Teen Time, 4.30-5.30pm. Every 4th Wednesday ‘Bridging the Gap’ – Free support and advice on your hearing aid.

Drop in between 1.30-3.30pm. Every Friday 10-12 Computer Online basics session, 10am-12noon. Booking essential.

Events in August Saturday 1st Dragon Tales Workshop, 2.30-3.30pm.

Come along for exciting dragon stories and fun activities. Suitable for children 5 and over. Saturday 15th Famous Five Workshop, 2.30-3.30pm. Stories, games and activities based on the famous Enid Blyton series, with a special Famous Five Picnic. To tie in with the Lytham Wartime Weekend. Suitable for children 7 and over. Wednesday 19th Knights and Princesses Story Party for the Under 7s. 10.30am. Enjoy magical stories and make your own shield. Fancy dress welcome but not compulsory.

Contact details; email Lytham.library@lancashire.gov.uk Tel 0300 1236703 EVENTS AT ST ANNES LIBRARY Ongoing events Every Monday Toddler Time, 10-10.30am. Singing and stories for toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carers. Baby Bounce and Rhyme, 11-11.30am.

Fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carers. One to one help with online forms and CV writing, 2-4, booking essential. Every Tuesday Storytime, 11-11.30am. Every Thursday Online basics session, 10am -12noon. Booking essential. Art Circle at the Library:11-12.30, £2.50 per session. 1st and 3rd Tuesday Together Wii Play, 10-11am. Supported WiiFit Sessions aimed at older people to discover the latest fun way to keep active. 1st Wednesday 10am and 2nd Thursday 2pm each month, Reading Groups, come and join in the discussions. 1st and 3rd Friday, Knit Together, 10am-12noon. All welcome to knit, crochet, chat and enjoy a brew. Every 2nd Wednesday Police Community Open Surgery: Pop in to meet your local PCSO 10-12pm Events in August Saturday 1st Friends of St.Annes Library present ‘Murder at the Majestic’, 7pm. A murder mystery with the Windmill Players. Tickets: £5, including a glass of wine or juice. Thursday 20th Scary Monsters and Super Beasts 11-12. Come along for a fun morning creating your own monster and make your own mask!

Suitable for ages 5 and up. Contact details; stannes. library@lancashire.gov.uk Tel 0300 1236703

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EVENTS AT KIRKHAM LIBRARY Ongoing weekly events Every Monday Baby Bounce and Rhyme, 10-10.30am.

Fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carers. Every Saturday Pre-school storytime, 11:30am12noon. Every Wednesday 9.30am-10.30am and Thursday 10am-11am. Online Basics session. Booking essential. Alternate Saturdays Game on! Junior Games Club, 9.30am-12noon, board games for 5-16 year olds, free membership. Alternate Thursdays Knit and Natter, 10.30am-12noon. Every 1st Wednesday of month, 5pm-6pm and every 3rd Friday, 11am12noon, Kirkham Library Reading Groups. Alternate Saturdays, Creative writing group, 12noon-1pm.

Events in August Friday 7th Prince and Princess Workshop 2.30-3.15pm.

Listen to magical stories and make your own crown.

Come in fancy dress if you like. A free event for the under 7s. Thursday 27th Health Watch Stand 12.30-2.30.

An opportunity to drop-in and ask questions about local health and social care services. Friday 28th Wind in the Willows Workshop 2.30-3.15pm. Listen to stories of Mr Toad and his friends and take part in some fun activities. A free event for seven to ten year olds.

Contact details; Email Kirkham.library@lancashire.gov.uk tel 0300 1236703 EVENTS AT FRECKLETON LIBRARY On - going weekly events Every Monday Online Basics, 2pm-3.30pm, Computer Basics, Booking essential. Every second Monday 1.30-3.30pm Police Community Open Surgery. Every Tuesday Family History group, 10am -12noon.

Searching for your ancestors? Help with your family history- all queries welcome. Tea, Talk and Scrabble, 2pm-2.30pm, Come and join us for friendly chat, a cuppa and maybe test your word skills with a game of scrabble! Every Thursday Knit and Natter, 2pm3.30pm, Come along and have a knit and a natter.

New or experienced members welcome - friendly atmosphere guaranteed. Every Friday Rhyme Time for the under 5’s 2pm. Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes with your babies and toddlers. Every Saturday Games Galore, 10am-11.30am, Family games club, come along to the library and have fun playing games such as snakes and ladders, jenga, boggle and dominoes.

Everyone welcome. 1st Friday each month, Freckleton Reading group, 10.30am. 3rd Friday each month Reading Corner reading group, 10.30am Events in August Saturday 8th Saturday Story Party for children age 4 to 7 and their parents! 10.30am. Come along and listen to magical tales of Princes and Princesses.

Then join in with games and fun activities. Thursday 13th Wicked Workshops present a ‘Wannabee a Knight Workshop’. Get ready to defend your kingdom and learn everything there is to know about being a medieval knight. Design your own shield, practice swordsmanship, learn how to fight like a knight and embark on an epic quest! Finally you will complete your quest to defeat the evil Black Knight and become a hero! Tickets £3.50 per child.

Contact details Contact: Email Freckleton.library@lancashire.gov.uk Tel 0300 1236703 ALL LIBRARIES www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/fyldelibraries and Twitter http://twitter.com/fyldelibraries LYTHAM HALL August Classic Car Show Sun 2nd, 10.00am - 4.00pm, £6.50 adult / £3.00 child / Under 7’s free. Classic cars & motorcycles plus club displays set on the lawns.

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entertainment 8pm, film starts around dusk, 9.30pm - 11.30pm £16.50 p.p. / £27.50 incl. camping p.p.

Picnic Cinema, the North’s number one outdoor cinema takes its big screen to fantastical places like forests, castles, halls and courtyards. It’s a bit of a party really, before the film there are fun and games and after you get to camp in the grounds.

Dressing up is positively encouraged too. So get your hair slicked back and your suspenders on and bring your tent along to Lytham Hall for a night (or two) to remember. To find out more go to www. picniccinema.co.uk. Marketed as part of Lytham Festival, tickets available via 0844 888 0200 or via their website. Picnic Cinema presents: Moulin Rouge (12A) Wednesday 5th 7.30pm, entertainment 8pm, film starts at dusk, around 9.30pm - 11.30pm, £16.50 p.p. / £27.50 incl. camping p.p. Picnic Cinema, the quirky outdoor cinema brought to you by Eden Arts is coming to Lytham Hall this summer with burlesque extravaganza plus fresh air, fun and games and camping. Marketed as part of Lytham Festival, tickets available via 0844 888 0200 or via their website.

Vintage Coach and Bus Day, Monday 31st August, 10.00am - 4.30pm, Free. Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust is organising another running and display day, with a route through Lytham and display of vintage buses and coaches at Lytham Hall. Free to ride, free to enter. Donations welcome.

Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 4JX Tel: 01253 736652. Web: www.lythamhall.co.uk Email: lytham.hall@htnw.co.uk

NOTICES DEBRA CHARITY SHOP Donations of Clothing, Bric-a-Brac, DVD’s, CD’s, Books, Electrical items ect along with furniture, desperately needed for our charity shop on Park Rd. Tel: 727084 WELFARE BENEFIT OUTREACH SURGERIES With the support of Fylde Council, Fylde CAB, Wyre Council & Care & Repair, Disability First is now providing welfare benefit outreach surgeries for people living in Fylde & Wyre. You can book a free 30 mins time slot for benefit checks to ensure you are receiving everything you are entitled to. The Fylde surgery is held at Fylde CAB, Kirkham.

Call Disability First on 472202/3 or email andycoupland@ disabilityfirst.org ST ANNES LADIES LIFEBOAT GUILD Have you any spare time to help raise money for the RNLI? If so, St Annes Ladies Lifeboat Guild would like to hear from you. Help is needed with fund raising, collection boxes and street collections.

Contact Jean on 739360 for info FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk LEARN ENGLISH FOR FREE! All Nationalities Welcome! Beginners and Intermediate Level: Monday afternoons 13:30 - 15:00 and / Monday evenings 19:00 - 20:30 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Centre, St Alban’s Road, St Annes DAY OF SUNSHINE: CHILDREN’S CHARITY Have you any spare time to help our local children’s charity. Urgently needed volunteers to help run our Charity shop come along and join our friendly volunteers. Hours/days to suit.

The Crescent Lytham St Anne’s, contact 01253/720710

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REGULAR EVENTS WARTON SPORTS & SOCIAL BOWLING CLUB Both men and ladies are invited at all levels of crown green bowling to come and join this friendly bowling club, in its social, in-house competitions and mens league bowling programme. The green is located on the Warton Sports and Social site at Mill Lane, Warton. For full details contact Keith Burns – 01772493363.

NIFTY FIFTYS KEEP FIT Keep fit, music and dance, for older adults of any age. All abilities welcome. Lytham Methodist Church Hall, Park St. Mondays 2-3pm 01253 780609 LIDUNIANS BADMINTON CLUB Monday 8.00pm – 10.00pm – Lytham YMCA, Mythop Road, Lytham. The club has three teams that play in the Blackpool & Dist league but players of all levels are welcome. For more information contact Phil Bailey 01253 713699, e: philcbailey@btinternet.com ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES Monday 6.30pm our lady’s parish hall, Wednesday 6.30pm St. Paul’s church hall, Thursday 7.30pm parish rooms (term time only) 07716 605461 www. zumbasuzy.com MADDY’S FITNESS CLASSES If you’d like to slim your hips and tone those wobbly bits please join us! Laugh the pounds away in a fun, friendly class for all abilities. Mixing aerobics and toning.

Mondays 6-7pm, Lytham St Annes High School, Worsley Rd. £3.50. Turn up or 01253 733780 MATURE MOVES Keep fit, music and dance, for older adults of any age. All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30-11 St Annes. Pensioners Hall; Tuesdays 10-11 Wesham Scout Hut and 1.30-3.30 at Kirkham Community Centre. Contact 01253 780609 JUNIOR DANCE CLASSES & ADULT DANCE FITNESS CLASSES St. Margarets Church Hall, St. Leonards Road West, St. Annes.All ages Mondays from 3.45 p.m.Tuesdays from 4.00 p.m. Adult Dance Exercise Classes Tuesdays 6pm. - 7pm.

Contact Karen 640917 Mob: 07966446231 SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5, Love Beauty Therapies, 46 Wood Street, St Annes-on-Sea FY8 1QG. Tel: 352721 www.meditationinblackpool.org.uk Registered Charity no. 1080291 LYTHAM ST. ANNES ROAD RUNNERS CLUB (LSARRC) Seniors: 630pm Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Speed training on Tuesdays, longer runs on Thursdays. Beginners: 6:30pm Mondays. Juniors: 5pm Mondays (8-13), 5:15pm Tuesdays (8-13), 6:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays (11+). All meetings Lytham Y.M.C.A., Mythop Road, Lytham FY8 4HB. Call for information: Seniors 01253 721514, Beginners 077481 87616, Juniors 01253 732282.

LYTHAM BRIDGE CLUB Pembroke Road, Ansdell, FY8 1AN. Friendly duplicate bridge. Visitors £3, Tues afternoon 1.30pm (hosted), Wed & evening 7.30pm (hosted), Thu evening 7:30pm, Fri afternoon 1.30pm (hosted) Sat eve 7.30pm. Please be seated 10 mins before session begins (15 mins if partner required) 01253 795047

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ZUMBA GOLD CLASSES (for seniors & beginners) Mondays 1.30pm- 2.30pm at the Parish Rooms, St Annes.

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY DEMENTIA CAFES We meet at The Glendower Hotel, N Promenade, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2NQ. 10am-12 on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Alzheimer’s Society Office on 01253 696854 LYTHAM ST ANNES GUARDIAN CONCERT BAND We are looking for new talent and anyone is welcome to come along to a rehearsal. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at the Lytham Methodist Church, Westby Street, Lytham FY8 5LU from 7.30pm – 9.30pm.

Information or booking enquiry: Paul (Musical Director) 07981 312183 or Clare (Concert Secretary) 07870 577374 www.guardianconcertband.co.uk YOGA MONDAYS Beginners Yoga, Seniors Yoga and Power Yoga £5 United Reformed Church, Bannister Street, Lytham 6.007.15pm and Power Yoga 7.30-8.30pm PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP LYTHAM ST. ANNES & DISTRICT We meet at St. Margaret’s Church Community Centre St. Leonard’s Road West, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 2NT At 2pm on the First Tues of the month.

Please contact: John Standbridge 01253 731210 INNER WHEEL CLUB OF ST. ANNES Ladies do you like making friends, listening to interesting speakers, helping to raise money for charities, then why not come along to one of our meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Bedford Hotel, St. Annes. To learn more please contact our secretary at denisepeterj@hotmail.com or our President at dilyscurrie@btinternet.com OUTDOOR BOOTCAMP TRAINING Ideal for beginners or people with little or no experience looking to get fitter. Sundays 8-9am meeting at Ashton Gardens and Tuesdays 5:306:30pm meeting in Wesham Park. £5 per session.

Call or text Steve 07508 838428 to book MODERN PILATES CLASSES Lytham St Annes. Contact Margot on 01253 711350, email: margotj@btinternet.com website: www.margotpilates.com KNIT & NATTER GROUP Every Thurs at 10.30am. Bring your own project – not just knitting! Learn to Knit classes available. £30.

Tel: 07939 240068 Angela Buckley BEGINNERS RUNNING CLUB 10 week structured beginners running programme £25 Tuesday 6.30pm from No.4 Salon, Pleasant Street, Lytham Wednesday 7.15pm from White Church.

FYLDE CROQUET CLUB General club meetings every Weds afternoon/ evening and Sunday afternoon. Club takes part in several Northwest leagues and national knockout competitions. More details at www.fyldecroquet. co.uk Liz on 01253 735266.

FYLDE SPEAKERS CLUB Love speaking to an audience? Or quake, stutter and stammer? Either way, come and join us in a supportive, relaxed atmosphere. We meet alternate Wednesdays Starting September 3rd at 7.15 for 7.30 at the Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Rd, FY8 4BX. Tel. Anne 711499

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LYTHAM ST. ANNES PHILATELIC SOCIETY Meets every other Wednesday at the Drive Methodist Church Hall, St Annes. Meetings are at 7pm for 7.30pm.

New members are always welcome inc juniors. Tel 01253310622.

THE SOUTH FYLDE BRANCH OF RAFA We meet first Wednesday of every month (unless this is the Wednesday following a bank holiday, in which case there will be no meeting) at 7:30pm start time 8pm for about an hour at Richard Peck House 1 St Thomas’s Road, St Anne’s (opp St Thomas’s Anglican Church). Meetings provide a warm welcome to it’s members and any serving or ex-RAF members. We enjoy quiz nights, film shows and guest speakers.

Contact Bernie Worsfold, Tel: 01253 720667 Email: bernie@bworsfold.freeserveco.uk JUST GOOD FRIENDS We want to bring the community together. Whether you want to give or receive help, support & friendship come to us. We meet twice a week and have regular guest speakers, group excursions, meals out and time to socialise. Wednesday mornings at the Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St Annes Sq 10:00am 12:00pm. Saturday afternoons at the Memorial Hall, St Albans Rd, St Annes 2pm-4pm. £1 each group for refreshments. Find us in advance on facebook Just Good Friends Lytham St Annes.

Contact Just Good Friends on 0759 251 5203 after 6pm please

WARTON JUNIOR BADMINGTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18.

Call Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 NEEDLEWORK CLUB - FYLDE COAST CRAFTERS All types of needlework, at this friendly Club Spencer Court, Blackpool Tel. Christine 342406 LYTHAM ST.ANNES FREINDSHIP GROUP Friendly social group for older people, meets every Thursday from 12.30pm-3.30pm at the Lord Derby, St Annes Road, St Annes. Join us for musical entertainment from Miss Patricia, singing all the old songs you love. All welcome.

LYTHAM ROUND TABLE Fun, fellowship and fund raising for men, aged 18-45.

Twice monthly meetings including outside events and speaker nights, at various Lytham St Annes venues.

Contact chairman Adie Banks on 07779 244 664 or tweet @Lytham RT LYTHAM LADIES CIRCLE A social group for women aged between 18 and 45.

We meet twice a month on a Thursday evening for a variety of social events and we also raise some money for charity along the way.

Email us at: lythamladiescircle@hotmail.com, check out our website: www.lythamladiescircle.com or our Facebook page.

DNA4LIFE CORE FITNESSBOOT CAMPS Full body core fitness and CV workout Wednesday White Church 6-7pm. Saturday Mornings on St Annes Green opposite The Chadwick Hotel 8-9 am and 9-10am £5 Beginners Welcome.

QUEENS KNITTING SOCIETY Every Monday at the Queen’s Hotel in Lytham from 7pm - 9pm. Bring your knitting or crochet and have a natter. Beginners welcome, we’ll soon get you started, just bring your project. Tel 07772 471854.

THE HOOK UP Crochet group for all abilities. 11am – 1pm Thursdays at Washington’s Tearooms, Park Rd. St. Anne’s. £3 subs.

Come and join in with the crochet-alongs, learn new techniques and share experiences. Cake, coffee and a good craic all available. Amy on 07956 605 612 for info

ST. ANNES SALSA CLASSES Every Wed night from 7.30pm till late in the Concert room (top floor) at the Ex Servicemans Club, Alexandra Rd, St Annes FY8 1YE. Have fun and keep fit in this lively and friendly class! All levels welcome - especially beginners. No partner required - a great way to meet people. For details phone Phil on 07899866408 or Jackie on 07828575988

ST. ANNES K.U.G.B. KARATE CLUB Family Shotokan Karate with adults and children (+7) exercising together. Classes held at St Albans church hall fy83aa. Weds and Thurs 7 til 8 beginners and lower grades and Sat 2.30 til 3.30. Advanced classes Wed 8 til 9 and Sat 3.30 til 4.45.. All Welcome. Please phone Eileen to start as soon as possible. Facebook ( Lytham St Annes skc ) 07989908135 RIBBLE CRUISING CLUB ‘Club bar open on Friday evenings from 8.30pm and on sailing days at weekends. We are offering ‘Try Sailing’ at Fairhaven Lake on Wednesday evenings in May. More details at ribblecruisingclub.org.uk THE LYTHAM BELLES WI GROUP We meet on the first Sunday of every month at victory hall next door to St Cuthberts Church Lytham at 7:30 - 9:30. Everyone is welcome for details lythambelles@virginmedia.com Facebook lythambelles DIABETES UK BLACKPOOL, WYRE & FYLDE COAST CHILDRENS SUPPORT GROUP Supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes and their families. Our Group provides a friendly, constructive, safe and informative environment to meet and we provide fun and healthy activities to participate in.

Visit: www.fylde-coast-childrens.diabetesukgroup.org or email diabetesuk.fyldekidssupport@sky.com. Blackpool Area Group, Tesco Extra Community Room, Clifton Retail Park, Blackpool, FY4 4UJ

LYTHAM ST. ANNES HOCKEY CLUB A friendly hockey club with a family atmosphere for all ages and levels of ability. We run 4 men’s teams and 3 ladies teams as well as junior squads from U13s to U18s for boys and girls. Training times: Every week at AKS School Junior boys (U13+): Tuesdays 6.00-7.00pm. Men: Tuesdays 7.00-8.30pm Junior girls (U13+): Wednesdays 6.00-7.00pm Ladies: Wednesdays 7.00-8.30pm All juniors: Sundays 10.30am-12.30pm at LSA high school. Contact gilly_shields@yahoo.com or go to our website for more information at www.lsahc.co.uk SUE & JACKIE FITNESS PILATES Everyone welcome, classes run on Monday 8pm Freckleton Memorial Hall Freckleton, Tuesday 9.15am The White Church Hall Ansdell and Wednesday 7pm Holy Family Church Hall Freckleton. Bookings open, classes are run on a monthly course basis. Contact Sue Mann or Jackie Daly on 07950 661331 or 07825 277371, email sueandjackie@hotmail.co.uk SUE & JACKIE ZUMBA Everyone welcome, classes run on Monday 5.15pm St Cuthberts Church Hall Lytham, Monday 7pm Freckleton Memorial Hall Freckleton and Wednesday 6pm Holy Family Church Hall Freckleton. Come and have a wiggle and a giggle! Contact Sue Mann or Jackie Daly on 07950 661331 or 07825 277371, email sueandjackie@hotmail.co.uk

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THE LSA MEN’S FORUM We meet at the Wesley Hall, Westby Street, Lytham at 10am on Wednesdays. Registration of members takes place in the Church entrance between 11am and 12noon on Tuesday the 9th September or at any subsequent Wednesday gathering. All meetings start at 10.00am, and conclude by 11.45am, unless otherwise indicated.

New members are always welcome. Please contact Ken on 01253 739279 for further details.

FYLDE COMMUNITY LGBT FRIENDS

PAST ROTARIANS CLUB OF THE FYLDE Former Rotarians are welcomed to our coffee mornings at 10.30am on the 4th Wed in the month and with wives to our dinner meetings with speakers at 7pm on the 2nd Wed in the month at the Glendower Hotel, St Annes. Contact our Secretary scotice@aol. com 01253 349661. We hope soon to extend to open another club in North Fylde.

SOCIAL SEQUENCE TEA DANCE The Pensioners Hall (Near the YMCA) St Albans Road Every monday and alternate thursdays, 2pm to 4pm.

Including Tea & Biscuits. 11 or 68 bus routes.

Enquiries 01253 724570

ST ANNES DISTRICT LADIES BRIDGE CLUB Closed on Tuesday, open Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri and Sat from 12.30pm. Contact 01253733218. Come and join us at 262, Clifton Drive South, St. Annes on Sea. PILATES AT THE WHITE CHURCH Ansdell, Trigger Point, Tension releasing Pilates etc, Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm. All Welcome.

Tel: Lynda Holmes. 01253 403273 BARKING MAD MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS We meet at Dobbies Garden Centre, Newton.

Bringing together dog lovers. Whether you have a dog or would like to look after a dog. A friendly group meeting to chat about the fun and companionship of looking after a dog. It’s a great way to get together with like minded people and enjoy all the benefits of having a dog stay on a part time basis. Next coffee morning contact Alison on 07786438067 MEMORIAL HALL, COMMUNITY CENTRE 92 ST. ALBANS ROAD, ST. ANNNES (Nr. YMCA) - (Buses 68 & 11) Mondays 9.30am Mature Moves. 2.00pm Doris/ Linda’s Dancing. 7.30pm NEW HORIZONS. 7.00pm Over 55’s Whist (No Partner Reqd.) Tuesdays – 2.00pm Over 55’s Social/Bingo. Wednesdays 2.00pm AMICUS. 7.00pm Yoga for Everyone. 7.00pm Over 55’s SOLO (No Partner Reqd.) Thursdays 10.00am PROBUS. 5.30pm TAE KWON DO. 8.00pm Photographic Society. Fridays 2.00pm Whist etc. 2.00pm IN HARMONY. Saturdays 2.00pm Just Good Friends.

PCSO’S OPEN SURGERY All Welcome to come along and engage with Your local Police. Advice, Support and Reassurance on offer. Coffee, Tea & Biscuits served. Every Second Monday every month: Freckleton Library 1:30-3:30pm Every Second Tuesday of every month: Lytham Library 12-2pm Every Second Wednesday of every month: St Anne’s Library 12-2pm Every Second Thursday of every month: Ansdell Library 12-2pm - further details: contact Andrew Noble Police Community Volunteer andrew. noble@lancashire.pnn.police.uk -tel: 07738 622 823 KRAFTWORKS Freckleton Methodist Church Hall, Kirkham Road, Freckleton, PR4 1HS. a voluntary run craft group who meet fortnightly on a Monday evening 7pm – 9pm.

Come along to our relaxed and friendly craft group and take part in the craft activities, wow your friends and family with your creativity and make new friends.

Or bring your own craft project and share your ideas/ techniques with the group. £3 per session (including refreshments) Info: Marion 07792 665384 / 01772 634282 mazbolton@ icloud.com, Linda 07775 744758, Heather 01942 840403, hkjones4@sky.com. Registered Charity No 1157498 38

Andrew Noble Your Police Community Volunteer invites You to come along and meet Your local Police at our regular informal Coffee Meetings where Advice, Support and Reassurance are on offer across Fylde! Guest speakers, presentations, social events. We meet every first Monday of every second month. For details of our next meeting and further information contact: Andrew

Noble Police Community Volunteer at andrew.noble@ lancashire.pnn.police.uk or telephone: 07738 622 823

GLASS FUSING WORKSHOPS Come and learn how to fuse glass in Lytham St Annes. Contact theglassboutique@ymail.com Mobile 077133 46952 for details UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE LYTHAM ST ANNES GROUP Join one our many interest groups from archaeology and languages to walking. Make new friends and continue learning for life. Monthly speakers also. The U3a is a not for profit organisation Tel: Anne 736893 or check out our website www.u3asites.org.uk/lytham-st-annes KIRKHAM CHARTER BADMINTON CLUB

Thursdays 7pm - 9 pm at Kirkham Grammar School.

The club plays throughout the year and has 4 teams in the Blackpool & District League. Players of all levels are welcome to come down and join us. For info contact Ian

Chase 01772 672257 or e-mail ianchase67@gmail.com AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LYTHAM ST ANNE’S AND BLACKPOOL GROUP

We meet regularly at 7.30 on the first Monday of each month to write letters and plan local activities, based on campaigns led by Amnesty International UK. You are welcome to join us at the United Reform church rooms, St George’s Rd, St Anne’s FY82AE.

For further information contact Jennifer Jaynes by email:jenniferjaynes@live.co.uk or by telephone: 01253 732640 Write a letter; save a life.

THE PARKWATER HOTEL SWIM GROUPS are moving to Mardi Gras pool, Division Lane St.Annes (Mondays to Saturdays) Groups for mums and babies( 5 months +,) mums and toddler armbands lessons, pre-school (3 and a half years and above), Adult- groups or private. Mixed ability school-age groups, so siblings can swim together.

Phone Eileen for details 07989908135 LYTHAM ST ANNES RAMBLING CLUB Grade A,B and C Walks, Local pick up points. 1st and 3rd Sundays in month Pub stop for meal on way home. Further details Don Parkin 01772 635546 between 6-7pm PREBOND TABLE TENNIS CLUB The Club runs teams in the Lytham St. Annes and Blackpool Leagues and is welcoming new players of all standards. During the summer club nights take place most Tuesdays from 7.30pm onwards, upstairs at Lytham Catholic Club, North Clifton St., Lytham FY8 5HR. All new players will be welcome to come down on these nights.

For more information contact Dave Hill 01253 782804 or davidhill1948@sky.com

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CHURCH BELL RINGING Ringing takes place on Sundays and weekly practice nights at many churches in the Fylde and learners, churchgoers and non-churchgoers alike, are always welcome. Please ring 739618 for more details DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for someone with dementia and would like to come along for a chat and a coffee and to meet other carers in the same circumstances, then come along to the dementia support group. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at St. Michaels Church Church Street Kirkham between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Contacts Carole 01772 682144 or Jean 01772 468918.

BLACKPOOL SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB Saturday 9.30am - 10.30, Lytham St Annes High School, Worsly Road, Ansdell. T: 0756559001 www.blackpoolshotokankarateclub.com ROTARY CLUB OF ST ANNES Our members meet on Tuesday evenings at Fylde Rugby Club, Ansdell to enjoy friendship, networking and to plan projects that will benefit the lives of others.

We welcome ladies and men who are interested in making new friends, listening to interesting speakers and raising money for charities. If this is you please contact our club by phone on 07940 213216 or visit http://www.ribi.org/enquire/ FREE Y-ACTIVE HEALTH WALKS ST ANNES PROMENADE Join me for FREE Y-Active Health Walks EVERY Friday at St Annes YMCA, St Annes Promenade at 11:00 ‘ALL’ Abilities Welcome! Increase Mobility, Well Being and fitness levels whilst reducing Blood Pressure. Meet new Friends! Dogs welcome. A gentle walk on our glorious promenade! Beautiful Views, Birdsong, Fresh Sea air! FREE bottled water. Hot drink & a chat afterwards. Further Details: Andrew Noble: andrew.noble@lancashire.pnn.police.uk or call Andrew Noble on 07738 622 823 “Every Step Counts to a Healthier YOU! FYLDE FOLK AND ACOUSTIC MUSIC CLUB At Fylde Rugby Club, Blackpool Road, Ansdell, we are running a monthly Folk and Acoustic Music Club on the first Friday in each month. September 5th our guests are the legendary Gary and Vera Aspey.

Entrance is £10 on the door and there will be a spot for any budding Singers / guitarists to show their talent. Further information from Roger Westbrook on 07796067621 or rogerwestbrook@gmail.com KIRKHAM & RURAL FYLDE LIFE LONG LEARNING GROUP Make new friends and meet old friends at our meetings every first and third Thursday of the month at Kirkham Community Centre, 10.00 till 11.30 am.

Annual subscriptions £7 plus £1 entrance per meeting including tea and biscuits. Interesting and varied talks, monthly organised walks, outings and a weekly indoor bowling group. New members welcome, just come along ANSDELL & FAIRHAVEN WI Would you like to make new friends and listen to some interesting talks. Why not come along and join us. we meet at 7.30pm on the second Monday of every month at St Josephs Church Hall, Woodlands Road, Ansdell. For more information please ring Jacqui Griffiths 012530739009

MODERN & SEQUENCE DANCING to live music. Every Thursday 8-11pm at Ansdell Institute Woodlands Road Ansdell. Phone Tom on 01772 683741 BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS Wednesday 12:15pm-1:15pm, St Annes Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St Annes LEARN BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCING Don’t be left out on social functions, step by step instructions. Classes every mon from12th January, 8-9pm. Ansdell YMCA, Albany Road, St Annes.

Ample Parking. T: 01253 796683 LIGHT EXERCISE CLASS WITH JUST GOOD FRIENDS & AFC Tuesdays 10am-12noon, St Cuthberts Church Hall, Lytham. Fridays 10am-12noon, St Annes Palace Rooms, Garden Street, St Annes. £1 for refreshments ST ANNES PARISH CHURCH: THE PILGRIMS COFFEE STOP Held every Monday from 10:00 - 12:00 noon.

Delicious coffee. tea and biscuits are served in the Parish Rooms in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Come along and join us for a weekly social gettogether and chat. Everyone is welcome. (The Parish Rooms are situated on the corner of Headroomgate Road and Oxford Road).

THE WELL CHURCH FITNESS CLASSES Monday and Wednesday Evenings, 6pm Zumba, 7pm Ladies Circuits 8pm Pilates (beginners/ intermediate) Bring a mat for Pilates, water for all classes. £4 a class or £5 if you want to do more than one a night. Call Jo 07907455374 email jo@crunchbunchfitness.co.uk FYLDE COAST SOCIALITES ‘FCS’

(part of international ‘Meetup’) have a full calendar of events for you to pick and choose from. For anyone new to the area, working in the area, or just looking to make new friends and increase social activities, this is the group for you. With over 300 meetups in two years, we must be doing something right. Check us out at www.meetup.

com/fcsocialites/ or call 07974 597097 for more info – you will be glad you did!

FYLDE HEDDLES AND TREADLES GUILD OF WEAVERS, SPINNERS AND DYERS

We meet at Weeton Village Hall (2nd Monday of each month from 7.30-10pm), our programme includes talks and workshops on spinning, weaving, dyeing and much more, and we also demonstrate at local shows. New members are always welcome. The only requirement for beginners is an enthusiasm for anything fibre related (a good sense of humour helps too!)

For more information contact heddlesandtreadles@ gmail.com

PROBUS CLUB OF KIRKHAM & RURAL FYLDE

The Probus Club of Kirkham & Rural Fylde meet on alternate Tuesdays throughout the year at the Conservative Club, Ribby Road, Kirkham. We meet at 9.45am for coffee and the meeting commences at 10.15.

FREE ‘HAVE A GO’ BOWLING SESSIONS

Ladies and gentlemen of all ages. Would you like to enjoy the fresh air, get gentle exercise, have fun and meet friendly people? Why not try crown green bowling at East

End Bowling Club, Lorne St. Lytham FY85BT. For further details please telephone Bob on 01253 721295 or e-mail on bobandmarion@talktalk.net VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH St Anne’s Road Sunday Worship 11am & 6:30pm Wed & Fri 7pm Sunday School Knit & Knatter www.victoryministriesuk.com

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‘MEETING POINT’ at Lytham Methodist Church, Park Street. Card making,

table games or just a chat. Every Thursday from 2:00pm 4:00pm. £2 including refreshments. Anyone welcome

VINTAGE, RETRO AND COLLECTABLES FAIR Held at Lytham Methodist Chapel, Park Street. Every

Thursday, in conjunction with Lytham Market, 9am - 12 Noon. Admission 20p. Tel: 07763197615

WORKING FROM HOME? Would you like to meet others in the situation? We meet every first & third Thurs at The Hole In One, Forest Drive, Lytham. Email: f.gray@btconnect.com TEA DANCE

At Our Lady Star of The Sea Parish Centre, with Live Organist. Every Tuesday 2pm - 4pm, £4 pp, inc Coffee, Tea, Biscuits. Tel: 07734902736

THE KIRKHAM SINGERS

We are a friendly community choir meeting every Monday at 7.30 pm in St Michael’s Church, Kirkham, PR4 2SE. We sing a variety of musical styles from pop to classics in four part harmony, SATB. We perform at weddings, functions and charity concerts. All abillities welcome. For more

information please contact Ros on 01772 686647 SINGLE CHAP (EARLY 50’S)

New to the area looking for band who may want keyboard player. Previous bands Thin Ice and Break The Ice. Also looking for companion to go to gigs with.

Contact Pat 07786079790 / 07746422058

THIS MONTH LYTHAM ST. ANNES PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY’S 67TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION Sat 1st Aug to Sat 15th Aug The Drive Methodist Church Halls, East Bank Road, St. Annes, FY8 1ND

A display of members’ photographic work with over 500 prints and digital images. Open Weekdays 10am – 8pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm, Closed Sunday. Admission free.

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PICNIC CINEMA PRESENTS: GREASE (PG) Tuesday 4th August, 7.30pm, Entertainment 8pm, Film starts around dusk, 9.30pm - 11.30pm Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, Lytham, FY8 4JX Picnic Cinema, the North’s number one outdoor cinema takes its big screen to fantastical places like forests, castles, halls and courtyards. It’s a bit of a party really, before the film there are fun and games and after you get to camp in the grounds. Dressing up is positively encouraged too. So get your hair slicked back and your suspenders on and bring your tent along to Lytham Hall for a night (or two) to remember.

Admission: £16.50 p.p. / £27.50 incl. camping p.p.

To find out more go to www.picniccinema.co.uk, Marketed as part of Lytham Festival, tickets available via 0844 888 0200 or via their website PICNIC CINEMA: MOULIN ROUGE (12A) Wednesday 5 August 2015, 7.30pm, entertainment 8pm, film starts atth dusk, around 9.30pm - 11.30pm Lytham Hall, Ballam Road, Lytham, FY8 4JX Picnic Cinema, the quirky outdoor cinema brought to you by Eden Arts is coming to Lytham Hall this summer with burlesque extravaganza plus fresh air, fun and games and camping. Admission: £16.50 p.p. / £27.50 incl. camping p.p.

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RSPCA DOG SHOW & CATLESS CAT SHOW Sunday 30th August, 10am - 4pm Outside Stanley Park, Blackpool 22 Classes for dogs to take part in and win prizes!

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THE MAGIC OF LLOYD WEBBER Sunday 13th September, 7.00pm Lytham St Annes, Lowther Pavilion If you love the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber then this is one show you must not miss. Tideswell Male Voice Choir is pleased to announce their first show at the Lowther Pavilion. Along with their guests the choir will perform a tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber through music and song from hit musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, and Jesus Christ Superstar, along with a range of other contemporary song and musical hit’s. Tideswell Male Voice Choir is one of the most renowned vocal groups in the country and over the past few years has gained a reputation for producing top class performances in prestigious venues throughout the North West and beyond.

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