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Plaque commemorating thosekilled in action in the first world war was found in a local snooker club

The owners of the club are now looking for more information on the men named on the plaque Douglas Tweedy at ‘The Club’ said ‘During some work at the club we came across a brass plaque which had lain hidden for goodness knows how long. We cleaned it up and it now hangs on the club wall. We are a small local club established at the turn of the 20th century and hoped that we could perhaps reach the descendants of those mentioned. We thought it was quite poignant considering the year.

The names listed are; Ayre H, Bates W.A, Bowman C, Buckley W.H, Buckley G.H, Bullough P, Calkeld W, Challonner R, Challoner P, Clegg V, Crabtree W, Donnelly T, Duckworth J.R.G, Edge A.S, Edge R.H.B, Freeman W.D, Freeman L.G, Gardner H, Gaulter J.R, Henry I.R.F, Henthorne H.H, Henthorne R, Hesketh R, Hindle H.H, Hodgson W.H, Hodgson T.R, Hosking J.N, Jackson H, Jennings J.W.P, Jennings J.C.V, Kirkby J.B, Mackey T.W.D, Mackey J.R.C, Moss J.B, Mycock F, Nickson C.J, Nickson E.W, Plant

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Praise for Poulton’s new pool Poulton YMCA’s swimming pool reopened this week with a fresh new look and staff have been inundated with positive feedback ever since.

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E-PACT Meetings are no longer in the library. We have changed to e-PACT and persons wishing to contact us should e-mail garstangoverwyreandpoulton.npt@lancashire.pnn.police.uk giving details of their enquiry & their contact number.

VISIT GARSTANG TOURIST INFORMATION Open 7 days a week. 11am to 3.30pm (30mins lunch break) POULTON LIBRARY EVENTS Regular events Baby Bounce and Rhyme every Monday and Friday 10 10.30. Story Time for under 5s every Tuesday 2.15-2.45.

Toddler Rhyme Time every Thursday 10-10.30. Trailblazers Thursday 9th October 3.45. Games Club - board games for all ages meets last Thursday of each month next one Thursday 25th 4-5. Adult Reading Groups: Thursday 9th October 7pm, Wednesday 15th October 11am. Knit & Chat Group Friday 3rd 17th and 31st 1.30 – 4. Family History Group monthly meeting Tuesday 14th October 2.15 4. Always wanted to do your family tree? Come to our monthly meetings and chat to like minded people. Don’t forget you can also drop in any Tuesday afternoon 2.15-4 for free help and advice on how to use the library’s family history websites and resources. FREE Advice sessions: Bridging the Gap 1st October 10-12. Exhibitions by: Olga Wood Decoupage Prints 27th September – 10th October. Bob Eaves Paintings 11th – 24th October. Gemma Blakeley Photography 24th October – 7th November. Please note the library now has a lockable glass fronted display cabinet, suitable for displaying small crafts. Please ask staff re its availability and terms and conditions.

Get online with Learn My Way – basic computing for beginners. FREE 6 week courses available in the library. To book your place or for details, please ask staff.

Other events Wednesday 1st October 10.30-11.30 Coffee Morning especially for Older Peoples Day. Help Direct & Bridging the Gap will be here also. Thursday 9th October 2-4 Tracing your WW1 Ancestors – a FREE digital learning course. Booking essential. Saturday 18th October 10.30-12 Get Online Week: EBooks for all the Family – learn how to download from our digital library to your tablet/ipad or reader. FREE taster session 34

– booking preferable. Please ask staff about other learning sessions. Thursday 23rd October 2.15 Colin Penny “The Lancashire Witches” A fascinating insight into the events leading up to the infamous Lancashire Witch Trials. FREE event sponsored by the Friends of Wyre Libraries, a volunteer group whose aim is to raise the profile of all Wyre Libraries for the benefit of the local community. They are seeking members from the Poulton area. If you are interested please stay on for a little while after the talk or ask in library. Light refreshment available – small charge For more information or to book a place at any of the above please check online http://bit.ly/LNihy5. Telephone: 0300 1236703 Email Poulton.library@lancashire.gov.uk. More about libraries http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries or just pop into the library and speak to a member of staff

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We will be eagerly awaiting the judge’s results of our endeavours for the Wyre In Bloom awards and also the Best Kept Village competitions. Friday 31st October Litter Picking: we meet at the Shovels Inn Car Park at 10.30am, picks and bags provided, we are a friendly team and enjoy a drink, natter and food afterwards, we feel we deserve it after cleaning up the Village. We would love you to join our committee of dedicated helpers. Please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 for further information.

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WYRE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU Thursday: Garstang Medical Centre, Kepple Lane, Garstang PR3 1PB. Clients can make an appointment by calling Lancashire West Citizens Advice Bureau on 01772 424282, also by visiting the above venue.

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WELFARE BENEFIT OUTREACH SURGERIES The Wyre surgery is at Wyre Civic Centre, Poulton.

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 to check you are receiving everything you are entitled to and our adviser will also provide advice and guidance for you to complete any benefit forms. To book an appointment contact Disability First on 472202/3 or email andycoupland@disabilityfirst.org STEPPING STONES Supported by Trinity Hospice. We meet in Poulton Methodist Church Lounge, Queensway, Poulton-leFylde, from 2pm to 3pm on the second Monday of every month. We are a friendly and non-religious bereavement support group where you can meet others in a similar situation. Come & join us. Tel: 860362

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FITBODS -FITNESS/EXERCISE CLASSES (Preesall) Classes in St. Oswald’s Church Hall. Mon 10.30-11.30am, Tues 7-8pm and Weds 7-8 pm. The classes are suitable for all levels of fitness. Come along and join this fun and friendly local class! Lively fun Music!, Pay per class £4 or block bookings £30 for 10. Rosina Lawrinson-Chettoe (M.A. Cert.

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MEETING GROUP 60+ Do you know there is a meeting place in the centre of Poulton (Market Hall) for anyone 60+ who belongs to Wyre Borough? Come along while shopping and enjoy a cup of coffee & biscuit for 30p or a cup of Tea & biscuit for 20p. Meet your friends for a chat. Open from 10-1pm Mon - Fri. POULTON ART CLUB The club supports the Poulton Gala every year by way of an open day and Exhibition. We meet Mon evenings from 7pm- 9.30pm In the WRVS room, Queensway Poulton.

CARLETON COMMUNITY CHORUS Every Tuesday (term-time) from 7-8.30pm at Carleton Green Primary School. We do not hold auditions, friendly group with a wide repertoire.

POULTON TREFOIL GUILD The Poulton Trefoil Guild is an organisation attached to Girl Guiding, but a social group of people who meet on the first Tuesday in each month at the Guide Centre, Station Road, Poulton at 7.45pm. They have Speakers, Craft, Evening Entertainment and Outings.

Come along and enjoy the company you will be most welcome. Any enquiries - Ann Martin on 895397

POULTON DRAMA AMATUER DRAMATIC GROUP We rehearse in the Breck Club, Poulton, Tues & Thurs evenings from 7.30pm. Observers welcome and we are always looking for new members.

LANCASHIRE SECULAR HUMANISTS {L.S.H.} A group for free-thinking individuals living lives informed by Logic, Science & Humanity. Great Eccleston Village Centre PR3 0YB at 7.30pm on 3rd Wednesday of each calendar month. www.lancshumanism.org.uk or Ian Abbott 812308 FYLDE BIRD CLUB We are a small friendly bird watching club; we meet at 7.45 on the 4th Tuesday each month at The River Wyre in Poulton at 7.45. Whether you are an experienced bird watcher or just starting out birding or would just like to know more about the birds in our area. Our members are happy to share information on sites or where birds are to be found. We have speakers and other events throughout the year. 28th October The rise and fall of the River Mersey with Bill Morton, 25th November Shorebirds, the wonder of waders with Stuart Meredith, 16th December Quiz and Christmas Social.

Visit our web site at www.fyldebirdclub.org. jean. wagstaff@hotmail.co.uk, Rhind1003@btinternet.com LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY SOCIETY (Fylde Branch) We meet every second Wednesday of every month in St Martin and St Hilda Church Hall, Fleetwood Road S, Carleton, Poulton le Fylde at 7.30pm.

Contact 858058 www.lfhhs.org.uk fylde@lfhhs.org.uk POULTON BRIDGE CLUB Learn to play bridge, the best card game ever, in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Bridge Classes Tuesdays 7pm - 10 pm Afternoon Bridge Sessions Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm Evening Bridge Sessions - Monday to Saturday - 7.30 pm -10.30 pm Members £2, Visitors £3.20 including refreshments.

Tel: 01253 893920 Email: unclebill93@yahoo.co.uk FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY We meet Wednesday evenings, 7.30 - 10.00 pm until 20th May 2015 at Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Carleton, FY6 7QE. Everyone is welcome, no partner or previous experience required. Contact Ann Cameron on 829114 SIMPLY MEDITATE CLASSES Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm, Fee £5 Poulton Le Fylde Children’s Centre, Arundel Drive, Carleton FY6 7TF. Tel: 352721 www.meditationinblackpool.org.uk Registered Charity no. 1080291 POULTON PEOPLE CHOIR We meet every Weds at 7.30 - 9pm at Poulton Methodist Church. We are always happy to accept new members. We are a non-audition choir. There are no fees involved in taking part in the choir. However, you are asked for a donation following a rehearsal.

The choir is happy to consider public performances.

Please call Tony Brindle-Wills on 07989 423027 SACHA ACTIVITY CLUB 68 Holts Lane, Poulton, Fy6 8hw. Thursday evenings.

Meditation class 7.30pm - 8.pm. healing clinic 8pm 10pm. £3.00 all are welcome Margaret 01253 884497 e-mail peggynorcliffe1@gmail.com

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SOCIAL DISCUSSION GROUP FOR MEN Breakfast, Board Games, Darts, Chill and Chat, Pool, Coffee. The Roger Bleasdale Room at the rear of Poulton Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 7PU. Regular meetings held every other Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Contact Martin Webster on 01253 362140 WYRE U3A MONTHLY MEETING Second thursday of each month. 2pm Thornton Little Theatre. In addition to the monthly meeting wide range of activities takes place from Bowling and Walking to Egyptology and Foreign Languages. All take place within small groups meeting usually once a month but sometimes more frequently and in a variety of different venues. Contact Jaqui 01253 867739 or Google Wyre U3A ZUMBA GOLD An easier class than normal Zumba with slower moves and less impact for the Over 50’s, beginners or the less energetic. Drink breaks throughout class. St Martins & St Hildas Church Hall, Fleetwood Rd, Carleton.

Thurs 1.30-2.30pm. Cost £4.

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POULTON THURSDAY CIRCLE We are a group of ladies who meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays in the United Reform church hall in Poulton. In the summer months, May to August we meet at 7pm.

From September to April we meet at 2pm.We have interesting speakers,outings and meals out. We are a friendly group of all ages, so come along and join us and enjoy the company. For more information ring 01253 828642 or 01253 884927 CARLETON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE is a lively group of ladies with a range of varied interests. We are a local branch on the National Women’s Institute. We hold a monthly members meeting which visitors may attend on the second Tuesday of the month at 2-4pm at St Martin’s & St Hilda’s Church Hall Fleetwood Rd. Nth. Carleton, Visitors are welcome The branch also hold a craft club on the first Tuesday of the month 2-4pm non WI members welcome (knit and natter, crafting and chatter) The branch organise sub groups for ambling, walking, theatre trips, days out, ladies at lunch, quizzes and more. Members are able to be involved in National and Regional WI activities. You will be given a warm welcome and we will be very pleased to meet you. All enquiries to President Kathy Scanlon Telephone 01253 423241 THE FYLDE SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS Young and old are invited to come and have a ride on our miniature railway at Thornton on the playing fields adjacent to Marsh Mill. We do not charge but are very grateful for any donations to our club funds for the maintenance of the railway. Weather permitting we run on Sunday afternoons staring at about 1.30pm until about 4pm. We also run on some bank holidays and Thornton Gala Day. Further info from the Secretary, 882872.

ART GROUP Beginners and improvers. Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah.

Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 (answerphone)

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FITBODS - EXCERCISE TO MUSIC/CHAIR (Hambleton) Classes are held in Hambleton United Reformed Church Hall (next to Tolley’s). Every Friday 1011am. This class has been especially choregraphed to music from the 60’s. Booking advised as this is a very popular class. Only £3 per class. Further info from Rosina Lawrinson-Chettoe. 07986248173 or email gnome1962@talktalk.net.

CARD SCHOOL (playing solo) At Poulton Community Centre every Saturday afternoon at 1.15pm. We are looking for new players should anybody be interested.01253 856577 SELF HELP GROUP We meet at 7pm every Sunday at Poulton Methodist Church, Queensway, Poulton-Le-Fylde and welcome anyone in recovery from all forms of addiction, or suffering from grief, depression or anxiety.

Tel: 07740 707029 POULTON FRIENDSHIP GROUP For the over 50’s, retired or semi-retired. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month at the Community Centre, Breck Road, Poulton. 1.30 to 3.30 pm. Guest speakers and social interaction. Contact Mel 352137 CARLETON COMMUNITY BAND Every Friday (term-time) from 4.30-6.00 pm at Carleton Green Primary School www.carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk POULTON URC TUESDAY CLUB Offering various activities including Quizzes, Sideshows, Musical Events and Singers. Alternate tuesdays from 3rd September 2pm-3:30pm. United Reform Church, Queensway, Poulton. Tel: 823466 FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Carleton, FY6 7QE Meets Wednesday evenings, 7.30 - 10.00 p.m. from 4th September 2013 till 14th May 2014 Everyone is welcome, no partner or experience required. Contact Ann Cameron on 01253 829114 POULTON LE FYLDE HISTORICAL & CIVIC SOCIETY Interested in local history? We meet in the afternoon on the second Friday of each month from September to May. Meetings start at 2pm and are held in Poulton Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, FY6 7ST. We have a speaker on a local history topic at each meeting.

Everyone is very welcome.

See www.poultpon-le-fylde-hcs.co.uk for details.

POULTON CHESS CLUB (Cleveleys) Meets every Tuesday evening (7.30 p.m.) throughout the year at the very comfortable Sevenoaks Drive Day Centre, Hobart Place, Anchorsholme.. Adult beginners and experienced players are welcome. Give it a try!

Club games and Blackpool & Fylde League games.

Just turn up, or contact Ken Gorman (Secretary): 899742.

JUNIOR CHESS PLAYERS (including beginners) use a different Cleveleys venue, on Thursday evenings. No chess offered at your child’s school? This is the place to learn (one of the few in Lancashire). Many Cleveleys club juniors have played for Lancashire, and some for England. Simon on 07966 231 211

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PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome. Call Julie for more info on 07786022980 CARLETON COMMUNITY CHORUS AND BAND Carleton Green Primary School Carleton Community Chorus: Rehearsals at every Tuesday (term-time) from 7.00-8.30 pm.

Carleton Community Band: Rehearsals every Friday (term-time) from 4.45 until 6.00 pm. All welcome.

Please contact Tess on 882679 or see the website for more details: www.carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk SPIRIT LIGHT SPIRITUALIST CENTRE Top Mediums Every Tuesday. Starts 19.30. Healing from 19.15. All welcome. £3 door donation includes a cuppa and a chat with friendly like minded people. Gt Eccleston Village Centre, The Square. PR3 0YB. GARSTANG COUNTRY MARKET For quality home baking, preserves, handicrafts, gifts, fruit and vegetables. We also have a large selection of plants at this time of year. We are now at the Garstang Sports and Social Club ,Lancaster Rd. (Entrance near to LBT Motors) Just follow the signs.

Plenty of free parking next to the Hall. Tea, coffee and cake available from 9:30am.

For information phone 01995 602346 GREAT ECCLESTON MARKET DAY The market takes place every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm. For information on Great Eccleston Market call 07590 043238 WYRE ARCHAEOLOGY Wyre Archaeology (WAG) offers a rare opportunity for anyone with an interest in the history of the Fylde Coast and North Preston areas to get hands on experience of practical archaeology through our regular programme of excavations and other activities. Our 2013 BIG DIG found evidence of Iron Age, Roman and Early Mediaeval presence in the Thornton area and we’ll be following up these tantalising leads in future digs. In the 2014 season we also plan to investigate the elusive ‘Danes Pad’ and if you have an idea for a dig just get in touch. WAG is open to people of all ages and has previously provided practical experience for students going on to study for degrees in Archaeology. We’re keen to have new digging members but you’d be welcome whatever skill you might be able to bring at whatever level. We’re fully insured and we provide basic training and equipment. We’re affiliated to the Council for British Archaeology and have strong links with local professionals in the field. We meet at Farmer Parr’s in Thornton on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.00pm, to keep everyone informed of activities and there are occasional guest speakers.

Non-members may attend up to 3 meetings without charge. If you’d like to come just e-mail the Secretary on: secwyrearch@aol.com or call 0752 850 3710. For the bigger picture and details of meetings visit www. wyrearchaeology.org.uk ZUMBA FITNESS with Barry, Mondays 5.30pm, Wednesdays 7.30pm Hodgson Academy on Moorland Rd in the Sports Hall, Plenty of parking, improve all round fitness levels and get into great shape. £4.50 per class. No need to book 07922 688009

GARSTANG FOR ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING If you would like to meet new people and spend an evening dancing we invite you to come to Garstang for English country dancing on Tuesdays from September to May. New and experienced dancers are welcome and the club meets at the Old Grammar School now the Arts Center from 7.30 until 9.30 with tea and biscuits. Dances old and new provide an evening of good music and all you require are some comfortable shoes and an interest in our heritage of English dances though we cannot guarantee a ‘Mr Darcy’ to go with them.

Info Linda Greenwood: 01524 36734 FYLDE ROTARY RAMBLERS Associated with The Ramblers’ Association. Enjoy the English countryside with Fylde Rotary Ramblers who welcome new members (and any well-behaved dogs) who wish to keep fit and meet like-minded people.

The walks take place on the third Sunday of each month. The October walk is to Hawkshead. There are various pick up points by coach in the Fylde area and spare seats are available for guests. Three grades of walks are on offer and ‘refreshments’ are enjoyed at the end of the day. For more details please visit our website www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone: 01253 886181 or 07931487644.

GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet Tuesdays at 7.30pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool. In summer we enjoy semi-structured conversation. This is a chance to practice or improve your German. All abilities catered for. Details: 01253-867825 BLACKPOOL & WYRE LADIES HOCKEY CLUB Wednesdays 7-30 - 8-30 on the astropitches in Stanley Park. Have you played hockey? Why not give it another go? An excellent way to get fit. £3 per session. Enquiries Ann on 890717 YOGA CLASSES Day and evening classes for all ages & abilities( including pregnant ladies) in Garstang. Catterall Village Hall: Monday & Friday Evenings & Saturday Mornings, Cabus Village Hall: Monday & Wednesday Mornings, Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall: Wednesday Evenings.

Contact Sam on 07985 581888 or email ysas@hotmail. co.uk or go to www.yogaspiritandstrength.co.uk SEQUENCE DANCING Enjoy Sequence Dancing with Brian & Maureen Bird UKA P.T.D at Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Saturday Evenings 7pm - 10pm, refreshments included Modern sequence - Popular old favourites.

Private lessons available for single or small groups contact Maureen and Brian on 01253 873122 TINKERBELLA RABBIT & GUINEA PIG CLUB Love rabbits and guinea pigs? We hold weekend workshops and after school kids fun groups. We have lots of bunnies and piggies, different breeds and colours. Come and learn about the care and welfare of the animals plus fun activities. For more information or to book a place, please call 01253 365965, All profits go towards the keep of the animals.

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2015 GANG SHOW BACK TO BROADWAY SIGN UP 5th October 2014 Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, ThorntonCleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1ER. The show takes place 12-14 March 2015 at the Marine Hall - Fleetwood. Everyone in Scouting and Guiding YOU HAVE BEEN INVITED TO TAKE PART IN THE LIVE WYRE SCOUT GANG SHOW. The show is open to everyone in Scouting and Guiding from Wyre and Over Wyre areas, no experience necessary.

Last year all sections took part both on stage and behind the scenes and had a great time. The signing on and audition date is 5th October 2014.Rehearsals are Sundays from 12th October at 2pm at Cleveleys Community Centre,(Formerly Frank Townsend Centre) Kensington Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1ER. Come along and have fun, a laugh, you will also make new friends. For more information, contact your Representative. Contacts: SCOUTING: Andi Lees : 07889898018, GUIDING: Lynn Clare: 07597 515237.

Website: www.livewyregangshow.org.uk PARKINSON’S UK Monday October 6th, 7:30pm - 9:15pm Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall, West Drive Cleveleys FY5 2BL The monthly meeting of the Blackpool branch will take place at our new meeting venue. Entertainment = Bingo night, this is a change in advertised programme due to unforeseen circumstances. Support, advice and information is provided for people with Parkinson”s along with their partners, family members and friends, and all new members will be made most welcome.

Further Information From Marjorie Fleming 01253 868086, Email: marjoriefleming@talktalk.net BLACKPOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2014 Thu 9th - Sun 12th October, various times Between 30 venues across Blackpool With other 160 acts over four days it is a community led urban festival and all venues will be offering free admission. Festival stewards will be selling programmes and all the money raised will be donated to Streetlife Blackpool, a local charity providing support, shelter and direction to help vulnerable young people find their way. Some of the acts booked to play include Goonies Never Say Die, Dinosaurs Are S*** Dragons, The Colours, Go Around Captain, The Atmospherics, The Lost Archives, Montagu, The Great Tune Robbery and a lot more.

Info: www.blackpoolmusicfestival.com, jon@ blackpoolmusicfestival.com POULTON FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE CHRISTMAS CARD SALE Saturday 11th October, 10am – 3pm Poulton Bridge Club Refreshments available Cards also sold, after 11 October, at Helen & Trevor’s Hair Salon, Higher Green, Poulton 38

HAMBLETON W.I Diary Dates October:- Monday 13th October 7.30pm: Monthly Meeting, URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane.

Our Speaker is MELANIE her topic ‘Holly Cottage Preserves’. Competition ‘A preserve jar’. Monday 20th 1.30pm: Craft Club at the Village Hall. Tuesday 21st 7 for 7.30pm, 76th W.I. Birthday Party: at Ryecroft Hall. Thursday 30th 12 for 12.30: Luncheon Club at the Black Bull, Preesall. A warm welcome is assured, why not give us a try and see what entertainment we provide. Contact Norma [01253] 700787 or e.mail normaellwood@btinternet.com for further info NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE CONCERT 17th October, 7:30 Blackpool Sixth Form College The internationally renowned pianist Sarah Beth Briggs will play pieces by Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Debussy and Chopin. The concert is being held in the Theatre of the Blackpool Sixth Form College. Tickets are £9 adult non-members and £4 students. For more information, visit www.northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or phone 01253 349650 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISER Saturday 18th October, 7.45pm Blackpool sixth Theatre, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, FY3 7LR Music from ‘The Solid States’ a three piece rock band playing catchy yet hard hitting original songs and classic rock n’ roll covers and ‘The Poulton People’s Choir’ singing to support Amnesty’s campaign for justice and human rights. Admission £5.

Tickets available on the door or from Ash Goodinson (Music Department at Blackpool Sixth) 07970902704, from Tony Brindle-Wills (Poulton People’s Choir) 07989423027 or from members of the local Amensty International Group. Contact JulieBullough@gmail.com BLACKPOOL RSPCA SPONSORED BIKE RIDE Sunday 19th of October from 10:30am St Anne’s Pier to Fleetwood Pier Sponsored bike ride in the hope of raising money to go towards the completion of the ISOLATION unit desperately needed at the new site in Stalmine. The isolation unit plays a very crucial part at the animal centre as it keeps new arrivals away from all the current healthy animals that are up for homing. This is in case of any infection which might be brought in by a new arrival and then spread on to healthy animals. People are welcome to contact them to take part or to sponsor one of the staff taking part.

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Organiser Jon Bamborough

Goonies Never Say Die pictured performing at the ArcTanGent Festival near Bristol in The Cheeky Keys pictured performing at The Blue Room August 2014 will play The Blue Room on 9th October. Photo: Mike Collyer where they will return to on Fri 10th October

Blackpool Music Festival 2014 Set across 30 venues across the fylde coast and featuring over 160 acts, this festival now in it’s second year is set to revitalise the local music scene Now in it’s second year of operation The Blackpool Music Festival is the biggest indoor multi-venue celebration of music on the fylde coast. Featuring a whole host of musical styles and genres across the board, there will be something for everyone across the many venues from St Annes through Blackpool and up to Poulton.

There are between 25 -30 venues in total with over 160 acts over four days, it is a community led urban festival and all venues will be offering free admission. Festival stewards will be selling programmes and all the money raised will be donated to Streetlife Blackpool, a local charity providing support, shelter and direction to help vulnerable young people find their way.

Although it mainly focuses on the wealth of local talent that we have on the Fylde Coast there are acts appearing from all over the Country and iThe Blue Room will even feature a host of acts from across Europe on Sat 11th Oct. Selected highlights include: Thu 9th: The Blue Room - Goonies Never Say Die, Peur, Sky Valley Mistress, Dinosaurs Are S*** Dragons. The Golden Eagle - Sonic Jam Project. The Galleon Bar - Luke Neptune & Chris Hodder. The Old Town Hall - Jess Allan.

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Tune Robbery. Fri 10th: The Blue Room - The Cheeky Keys, Northern Structure. The Golden Eagle - Dirty Work, John Banks. The Galleon Bar -Jamie Bosanko, Freshman . The Old Town Hall - The Lost Archives, The Tiny Minds. Uncle Tom’s Cabin - AAAK, Ronin, The Poly-Esters.

Sat 11th: The Blue Room - The Colours, Go Around Captain. The Golden Eagle - Kudos, Jekyll. The Galleon Bar - Captain Pierre & The Galleonaires. The Old Town Hall - Shiver, Wild Honey. Uncle Tom’s Cabin - Little Green Wheels, Linda Campbell Band. Sun 12th: The Blue Room - T E Morris, Elizabeth Preston. The Golden Eagle - Rupert Fabulous, The Atmospherics. The Galleon Bar - Kim Markham. The Old Town Hall - Last Breath, Montagu. Uncle Tom’s Cabin Small Weller Red Eyed Jedi.

The full line up is available online. The website and line-up are updated constantly and show the latest details as they are confirmed. They still have some more venues to announce such as The Layton, HMV, Sandcastle, Washington, Strawberry Gardens, Cedar Tavern and more so keep an eye on the website Blackpool Music Festival takes place from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th October, further information can be found at www. blackpoolmusicfestival.com or by emailing jon@blackpoolmusicfestival.com

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Scrap metal from two Wyre building projects is being recycled into precious pounds for a local charity.

Thornton and Poulton health and fitness centres are currently being redeveloped as Wyre Council and manager YMCA look to reinvent leisure with a new bowling alley, skate park, 3G outdoor sports pitches and spa. Demolition work to existing buildings is resulting in a great deal of unwanted metal which can be weighed in, resulting in reduced waste and cost benefits.

ISG, the main contractor carrying out the construction works, has chosen to donate the proceeds of the weigh-ins to a local charity.

Brian House children’s hospice has been chosen as the recipient as the YMCA is already raising money for the hospice by selling loom bands through the summer. It is also one of the Mayor of Wyre’s adopted charities for his municipal year. Alan McCarthy-Wyper, managing director of ISG’s Construction business, commented: ‘We are focused on the communities where we work

and strive to leave a lasting legacy of our time on site. We are proud to support the YMCA and the Mayor of Wyre in their fundraising efforts for Brian House, which provides excellent palliative care for children and families.’

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Dave Carter, YMCA general manager of the Thornton centre, said: ‘When ISG approached us with the idea it seemed only right to donate any cash back from the re-development to the local children’s charity. The new developments at YMCA Thornton will benefit many children, young people and families in the future. It seemed only fitting that Brian House should be the recipient to help them in any small way we can to continue their precious work with local youngsters and their families.’ The total amount collected from both sites will be announced when building work finishes later this year.

Updates and images of the leisure centre improvements are being posted on reinventingleisure.co.uk

Poulton Fc Amalgamation Is Gathering Pace The amalgamation of Poulton Youth and Poulton Town which commenced at the beginning of season 2013/14 is proving a great success and is looking to expand to benefit the community of Poulton.

Poulton Youth Football Club was formed in 1970 by the Reverend David Wiseman. Over the years the Club has evolved and currently fields teams in the Blackpool & District Youth Football League (Under 11s to Under 16s).

Teams in the Poulton & District Primary League (Under 9s & U 10s). Younger age group teams play in Under 7s & Under 8s friendly leagues. “Fun football” training sessions are held for Under 5s & Under 6s. Under 18s play in the Lancashire Sunday League and an adult team plays inthe Sunday Alliance.

Poulton senior section was founded in 1947 as Poulton Athletic and played in the Fylde League. In 1961 an amalgamation took place with Poulton United and the club became known as Poulton FC. Games at this time were played at Higher Green until 1962 when the switch was made to Cottam Hall. Poulton FC joined the West Lancashire League in 1964. In 1980 a second amalgamation took place this time with Sunday League side Royal Oak Celtic. A further change in name came in 1987 when Town was added to become Poulton Town FC. After many years consultation with the Council the

club were allowed to build their own changing rooms and facilities, which were opened in 1988. Further modifications were carried out on the original building between 1996 and 1998 to give the current layout.

On the field the transformation has seen the senior section change their colours from blue and white to red and black, so that all Poulton FC teams play in the same colours. Players from the Under 18s have interfaced with the open age teams, so that they can easily make the transition to open age football. Players from under 5s to open age are now all members of the same club.

Off the field a committee has been formed from both sections of the club to oversee improved facilities at the clubhouse. Plans have been drawn up and submitted to the Council for further storage facilities and a new entrance that will include disabled toilets, so that the clubhouse can cater for all members of the community.

If you wish to get involved in this community project at Cottam Hall by either Sponsorship, Advertising or help in any other way, please contact Dave Sponder on 07941388191

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Cut a lid in the top of the pumpkin around the stem so that you can scoop out the insides. A good rule of thumb is that the lid should be about two-thirds the diameter of the pumpkin. Take a sharp, long-bladed knife and, holding it at an angle, cut a circular or hexagonal-shaped lid. Holding the knife at an angle when making the cut will help ensure the lid does not fall into the empty pumpkin. Use a large spoon to scoop out the insides - the seeds etc., then gently scrape the walls clean and the base until it is flat.

STEP 2: Put the pumpkin on a table and turn it until you decide which side you want to cut. Using a fine permanent marker, draw on the face, and using a sharp knife with a firm, short blade, carefully follow your guidelines. Once all the cuts have been make, remove the pieces by gently pushing them from the inside out. For more complicated patterns use a stencil pinned to the pumpkin, prick the motif onto the pumpkin’s surface using a thick needle, join the dots with a marker pen and cut.

STEP 3: Onto the flat inside base of the pumpkin place a tea light.

White candles will make the lantern glow most effectively, although for a more spooky effect, put the candle in a coloured glass holder.

...And once the festivities are over, do remember that the pumpkin can be added to the compost heap.

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Sweet Potato and Blackberry Cheesecake processor and pulse until the Method: mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Preheat the oven to 150°C/gas The cheesecake, created Italian mark 2 and line a 25cm/8in spring- Mix together with the melted butter celebrity chef and sweet potato form cake tin. To make the sweet and chocolate, if used. Spoon the lover Felice Tocchini, has a mixture into the bottom potato compote, of the prepared cake tin surprise sweet potato compote place the spices and press down firmly. in the centre, which is flavoured in a non-stick Make the cheesecake pan and warm with aromatic star anise and filling by mixing the them up without cardamom.

• Instead of eggs, vanilla seeds and burning them. Add making one large Preparation Time: 30 minutes sugar together. Add the the sweet potato, cheesecake, Cooking Time: 40 minutes mascarpone and beat cover, shake you can make until well combined.

For the sweet potato compote: together and cook little individual Add the flour and mix. for 1 minute. Add 2 cardamom pods cheesecakes for Remove and discard half the orange a dinner party – 1 star anise the spices from the juice and cook, better still, they 250g sweet potatoes, peeled and covered, for 1-2 sweet potato. Fold the can be prepared cut into 1/2cm dice sweet potato into the minutes. After the day before.

Juice of 1 orange cheese mixture. Pour 2 minutes add 1tbsp honey into the cake tin and the honey and then drizzle over the mix. Transfer to For the blackberry purée: blackberry purée.Bake a cold container 125g blackberries the cheesecake for 40 minutes, and cover. Make the blackberry 2tsp sugar or until the cheesecake is set purée by placing the berries and sugar into a pan with 1tbsp water and lightly golden on top. When For the cheesecake base: cooked, remove from the tin, and and cook on a low heat until the 220g oat biscuits berries becomes mushy. Blend to leave to cool down before serving.

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Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Rice and Spice Serves: 4 With a beautiful British summer almost behind us, bring warmth to the table this autumn with a colourful dish packed with flavour. The succulent roasted tomatoes combined with aromatic and warming spices are sure to brighten that evening meal.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 12-14 large heritage or heirloom tomatoes 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 2 shallots, chopped 1 stick of celery, finely chopped 100g basmati and wild rice A pinch of chilli flakes The leaves from 1 sprig of rosemary, finely chopped 300ml hot vegetable or chicken stock 100g Manchego cheese, chopped

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Method: Slice off the top of each tomato horizontally, reserving each tomato ‘lid’. Scoop out the seeds and heart from the middle of each and spoon into a bowl. Put the tomatoes into an ovenproof dish and drizzle with a little oil.

Season well. Heat the oil in a pan and gently cook the shallots and celery until just softened. Finely chop the tomato pulp and add to the pan. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the mixture looks saucy.

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By Rob Auchterlonie IF ever there was a car that gave a manufacturer an instant hike in the credibility stakes it’s the Peugeot RCZ. No disrespect intended, and hopefully none taken, but while Peugeot produce a worthy range of cars to suit all sizes, tastes and needs, there was no real stand-out product.

Until RCZ came along in 2010.

It’s fair to say it’s been a hit for the French manufacturer. And now it’s got a racy engine to go with its sleek, racy looks.

RCZ-R is without doubt the stand-out model in their range. Put simply, something of a driving sensation.

Its modestly sized 1.6 litre four cylinder engine forces 270bhp through the wheels to give this French exocet a sub six second sprint to 62mph and a 155mph top speed.

And believe me, it’s far too easy to get to the wrong side of what’s acceptable in terms of speed limits (small efficient engines seem to have been a recurrent theme in recent weeks….).

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Peugeot Sport stamping under the bonnet) gives the neat coupe an almost indecent turn of speed, and the sound coming out of the back end via the two large exhaust pipes emphasises that. If you like cars that sound like they’re doing the business, then this is one for you. There’s a tiny turbo under the bonnet but with a very big heart….

The intention from Peugeot was to develop a more intense version of the RCZ that had ultra-high performance for sporting use on a race track while retaining comfort for everyday use. Consider the box ticked.

The view from the door mirrors is all sweeps and curves around the rear arches. Low and squat, with a purposeful gait. The ride height is lowered and there’s a large fixed rear spoiler to improve aerodynamic efficiency.

A unique feature you won’t easily miss from the outside is the double bubble Batman’s buttocks rear window and roof, reminiscent of their Le Mans racer from a year or two back, with its unique curve that is curiously barely evident from the inside.

It has superb looks from the outside and

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MOTORING no one will be disappointed with the interior either. It’s very Peugeot – lots of buttons and controls on the centre console which might take a while to get fully used to , and a central display screen for the sat nav and other functions. Distinctive red stitching highlights the fact you’re in the top of the range model.

There’s very little wind noise out on the open road, possibly because the exhausts are doing a good job drowning it out.

And there’s a nicely balanced feel in normal mode and it sits well on the road – but that can change when you call up the performance available and things get a bit ‘ooh, err’ as the front wheels struggle a touch to control all those horses surging through them. It’ll torque-steer like a goodun if you don’t feed the power in smoothly.

But it’s a fluid mover on narrow, twisty and sweeping lanes. It’s one that sits well on the road – a car that gives you a warm glow

of familiarity once you’ve completed a few miles together.

And as a day to day car it has a degree of practicality – courtesy of its ability to carry four people (two adults and two ewoks) and has a decent enough boot space.

Colour combination of any car is crucial to the final effect - this one came with Mercury Grey paintwork, trimmed inside in grey leather and alcantara and set off by its very smart 19 inch alloy wheels. A real eye catcher, head turner, call it what you will.

FASTFACTS Peugeot RCZ-R THP 270; £32,000; 1598cc four cylinder, 270bhp, 330Nm; six speed manual gearbox; top speed 155mph, 0-62mph 5.9 secs; fuel – urban 33.6, extra urban 55.4, combined 44.8; CO2 145g/ km (VED £140); Will it fit the garage?

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prerequisite for any holiday I plan is heat! High temperatures and hours of sunshine are a must so I surprise myself that after returning from a holiday in Iceland almost a year ago I still tell anyone who will listen that they really must visit this wonderful country. Perhaps better known now due to the air traffic chaos and filming location for hit TV show Game of Thrones, Iceland is just a few hours away and well worth a visit.

Getting there

Accommodation

We flew with Iceland Air from Manchester. We needed the baggage allowance they offer as standard so when comparing prices to the budget airlines this was a good deal paying £380 return for the two of us. The flight took just over two hours and we flew during the day - highly recommended as the sky was clear on approaching and we had a wonderful view of the Icelandic coastline and landscape.

We did a lot of research when planning our holiday and decided on an apartment. There are loads to choose from in and around Reykjavik and we wanted more than just a hotel bedroom and the option to cook for ourselves would keep costs down. I was delighted to stumble across NEST Apartments – a town house in the middle of Reykjavik offering four individual apartments. We booked the ground floor for easy access to the garden (at the time my husband was a smoker). The apartment had everything we needed and was very clean and stylishly decorated. The owner was helpful when we enquired about car hire (we decided against it in the end). The apartment is currently rated 9.6 on Booking.com. If booking this year expect to pay around £540 for a week’s stay.

Transfers There are airport shuttles running regularly to and from Reykjavik. We decided on private return transfers paying around £64 return for two. This was partly due to our baggage (diving gear) and an early morning return flight home.

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TRAVEL Golden Circle Tour This tour visits the scenery and sights of the southwest; it’s very popular with tourists and we had a great day. We stopped first at a small town to see an exhibition of an earthquake that took place six years ago. Then onto the Gullfoss waterfall - it was the first waterfall I’d ever seen so I was in awe.It’s not the biggest waterfall in Iceland but it was beautiful. The Geysir hot springs was my favourite.We took the IPad and had lots of fun filming our star jumps in time with the Strokkurthat shoots up to about 30 metres in the air. We also had lunch and picked up some souvenirs. The final stop was the Thingvellir National Park - this is where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are pulling apart and also the site of the first existing parliament in the world. This tour cost us £42 each.We were a small group and the driver was also our guide. He was informative and had a personal touch and this company visits a couple of other sites that the larger companies didn’t mention in their guides.

It was a full day tour with a fair amount of walking involved. If you only have time for one tour then this is the one to choose.

South Shore Whilst my husband went diving I went on this full day tour. It was another small group tour and despite being on my own I really enjoyed it. The Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls are both very picturesque. Walking behind the Seljanlandsfoss is a must but very slippery so good shoes and waterproofs are essential.

What to pack When visiting the Skogafoss crystal clear water and being able to touch lking boots stop and appreciate the Waterproof wa sers and jacket both plates is something not many divers ou tr beauty of this waterfall from f Waterproo experience. If you’re not a diver there is the f a distance and then go as oves and scar gl option to snorkel.... the thought of the cold t, s.

Ha ce ee fl , ts close to the base as you dare. eeved T-Shir water was enough to put me off!

Layers – long sl Also climb up the many steps for a stunning view. Our next Thermals stop was the Reynisfjara shore Northern Lights –one of the filming locations The first thing to say is be patient. All the tour companies I for Game of Thrones. The sand looked at offer a free second trip if the lights aren’t seen on is black here and basalt rock pillars can be seen.These your first trip. Secondly, be prepared to be underwhelmed if are rocks that have been formed by lava millions of years ago the lights are faint... it’s not that great! This is how it was for us and really are amazing. I’d never seen a coastline like this and we had a guilty conversation between us admitting that before, just beautiful and unique. We went onto the town of we couldn’t see much to be wowed about, but having seen Vic for lunch and I visited the wool factory shop. Their choice some faint greens in the distance we were pleased that we’d of wool was limited and also a bit more expensive than the ticked the box. Someone must have been listening however wools in Reykjavik. We stopped at the glacier Sólheimajökull as a few days later I received an email from the owner of and walked up to the glacier’s edge - glacier walking can be our apartment telling me that the lights were expected included in this tour if you fancy it. Our final destination was over Reykjavikthat night and the city street lights would be a quick stop at Eyjafjallajökull– where the volcano famously turned off in anticipation. This is another reason to consider erupted in 2010 causing substantial disruption to air traffic an apartment, we were able to sit in the back garden with a before heading back to Reykjavik. This tour was around £90 glass of wine and watch as the lights danced over us. I felt as including pick up and drop off. Highly recommended. if I could touch them if I reached out and the colours were so vibrant- reds, purples and greens. We watched for over an Diving hour before they disappeared; now we really had seen the Diving was the primary reason for our trip. My husband had lights and really were wowed. The tour had cost £42 each and seen Richard Hammond dive between the tectonic plates this had cost us nothing.

(Silfra) and had raved about it ever since. We organised the diving (three days diving) with dive.is who picked us Who we booked with up and dropped us off at our apartment. They were well Flights – www.icelandair.co.uk organised and professional so highly recommended. My Accommodation – www.nestapartments.is husband took his own gear so no hire costs on top of what Transfers and Tours – www.geoiceland.com was already a hefty price tag. Silfra however is an out of this Diving – www.dive.is world experience for a diver, diving between the continents in

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Free Fleetwood Community Firework Display and Entertainment The free Fleetwood Community’s spectacular Firework Display and Entertainment will be held on Wednesday the 5th November 2014 at the Marine Hall. Gates open 5.30pm.

Top bands Jeps and Belvadere will be playing from 6.00pm followed by a fabulous professional Firework display at 7.30PM

gardens with the added benefit of a safer community and reduced emergency call outs.’

This is being organised by a multi agency team with representatives from Fleetwood Town Council, Fleetwood Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Fleetwood Police, Wyre Borough Council, Regenda Group, and Fleetwood Rotary.

Sgt. Danny Whittaker of Fleetwood Police said ‘One of the objectives of this event is to reduce incidents of anti social behaviour associated with November the fifth and to provide a safe environment for families to enjoy great entertainment and a spectacular firework display. We fully support this event.’

Chair of the organising committee Richard Newson said ‘Funding has been received from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Community Fund generated by a community partnership and. Regenda Group. Fleetwood Town Council has agreed to fund any short fall for which we are extremely grateful for.’

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Chair of Fleetwood Town Council Councillor Terry Rogers said ‘The Town Council wants to encourage and enable Fleetwood community engagement activities. This firework display and entertainment, which some eight thousand people attended last year, is an excellent example of this.

On behalf of the Council I would like to thank all the organisations and individuals involved in this event for their dedicated efforts’

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Laptops, Phones and Tablets sorted – FREE! Whatever the technology, this local community group will try to help!

The West Fleetwood Community Computer Clinic, an initiative of Emmanuel Church West, has handled all kinds of technologies in its first six months of operation. Some clients now make it a regular date! Whether it’s a virus riddled Laptop, a Tablet which has lost its programs and music or a phone which won’t connect to the internet, they try to help and it’s all FREE! ‘Not only can we sort out many technical issues, we also re-cycle older, donated, equipment for community use,’ said Dave Carlos who leads the team. ‘We never know what kind of issues will walk through the door but we try to help everyone, sometimes it takes several days to find an answer, but we haven’t had a failure yet! We also offer training for those who need a little help.

One client wanted to save videos from YouTube for talks he was giving to community groups.

Others wanted to know how to get their music onto their tablets. We don’t know everything but we usually know where to look to find an answer.’

Hosted at the Rossall Tavern by kind permission of the landlords, Ash and Pam, the Clinic is completely free to everyone. ‘We have been offered payment but we have asked folk to make a donation to a charity instead’ said Dave. ‘We do this to support the local community and as “The church which meets in the Pub”, the Tavern is the ideal location.’

The Clinic meets regularly on Monday nights starting at 7:30pm. The next dates are: Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10 & 24, Dec 8. More details from Dave on 01253 424675.

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ARTS & CRAFTS J. Nash Fine Art and Tuition .........28 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL David Williamson Accountants ...14 Orion Media .................................7 CARE & ADVICE The Conifers Nursing Home .......44 CHILDREN & EDUCATION Fylde English Tuition .................62 Stage Coach Theatre School ......13 ELECTRICAL & RETAIL Appliance Spares Direct ..............2 Chapman’s TV Services ...........56 Electronics Workshop .................19 FiveStar Services ......................20 Mike Sanderson ..........................4 R Greenwood ...........................30 Tiggz Vinyl ..................................62 Tower Audio ...............................30 FOOD & DRINK Advertise here call 0800 970 7687 GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Affordable Fencing ....................63 AMF Gardens ..............................24 B&C Landscapes .......................39 Baileys Tree Services .................28 David Cartmell Gardening ..........56 DJC Paving ................................56 Fleetwood Gates .......................19 Graham Parkinson .....................63 J & F Drainage ........................63 J C Fencing ...............................63 JD Fencing & Paving .................21 Lloyd Tree Services ....................30 Nick Draper ................................56 Northern Cobblestone .................1 Paving Design ............................16 PH Timber .................................56 Sandside Firewood ....................58 SHS Fencing ..............................58 Taurus Fabrications ...................63 Urban Landscapes .....................63 HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE Barton Park Homes ...................12 Bennetts of Fleetwood .............45 Dreamcatcher Designer Bridal ...33 Gill Newhouse Chiropodist .........45 Ian Pinder - Chiropodist ..............23 Poulton Bridge Club ..................50 SL Medical .................................20

HOMES & PROPERTIES ABC Garage Doors ....................10 Angela Sanderson .....................18 Best Interiors .............................28 Bosky Interiors ..........................14 Cloudy 2 Clear ..........................26 Dale Reeves ..............................21 FC Kitchens & Bathrooms .............8 Fylde Coast Blinds .....................33 Harper & Pye .............................17 JC Windows ................................3 Jemcraft .....................................23 Johns Hardware .........................56 JR & D Sillis Blinds ..................63 Lords Kitchens ..........................12 Nick Johnson ............................63 NW Greenergy ...........................10 Pre Loved Beds ........................64 Robert Pallant .............................2 Steamy Windows .......................63 Taylor Made Furniture .................9 UK Window Repair ...................19 Unique Fit ..................................58 Window Repair Solutions ..........15 Window Surgeon ......................26 PET SERVICES & SUPPLIES Fylde Coast Pugs .......................58 Horse and Country Style ..............9 The Knott End Pet Shop ..............58 Woodys Animal Feed & Bedding ........39 MOTORING & TRAVEL ChipsAway Fylde .......................10 Chris Allen Garages ...................50 Garage Solutions ......................16 LINK Travel Breaks .....................25 Motocare ....................................24 Poulton Car Sales & Services ........5 TRADES & SERVICES CLEANING & IRONING ASG Oven Cleaning ...................63 Brights Cleaning .........................11 Clean Living ...............................23 Cleaning Angels .........................62 K. C.’s Domestic Help ...................63 Oven Angelic .............................50 The Steam Lady .........................63 Ultra Clean .................................56 PAINTERS & DECORATORS Gary AS ......................................62 Gary Redshaw ...........................63 GJ Perkins .................................62 Wyre Decor ................................62

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DIGITAL & AERIAL ADI Communications ................56 Aerial & Technical .....................63 ELECTRICIAN Andrews Electrical .....................21 R&L Electrical ............................15 HANDYMAN Mr Winter Handyman ................62 Small Job Company .................62 Steve Marshall Fitness ...............63 JOINERY & BUILDING CJ Thorpe Construction .............14 EK Build ......................................11 FC Building & Joinery ..................58 Fylde Property Renovations ........23 Ian Hartley Joiner ......................63 Multi Trades Building Services ......58 RBA Joinery & Building ...............50 S D Joinery ...................................62 Woodys Group ............................15 Wyre Building Supplies ..............31 PLASTERER G C Plastering Contractor .........62 PLUMBING & HEATING A Class Plumbing ....................63 ABD Heating & Plumbing ...........14 Discount Domestic Heating .........7 E Dugdale Sons & Grandson ......30 Hooks Plumbing & Heating .......62 John Leadley .............................18 MB Plumbing .............................58 RECYCLING & WASTE Waste Shifters ...........................62 ROOFING Blackpool Flat Roofing .............22 GW Roofing ..............................63 R J Denson Roofing ....................24 Roof System Solutions ..............27 Thornton Roofing Company .......26 SECURITY & ALARMS Poulton Shoe Repairs ...............39 TILING & FLOORING Fylde Tiles ..................................29 Jordans Wood Floor .................26

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Bringing up

By Danielle Jordan (first time mum)

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wo months into having a baby and we are just starting to see the wood from the trees. The dreaded first six weeks are over and we all made it! It’s all a blur of dirty nappies, sleepless nights and staring at a crying baby hoping to suddenly understand what she needs but we’re through! Not only that but we’ve started noticing something; we’ve started to sneak in some semblance of sleep between feeds at night, I’ve started showering regularly instead of using baby wipes and febreeze and hoping no-one notices that slight smell of ‘unprepared Mum.’ I’ve even managed to eat a couple of meals before they’re cold and congealed in the past couple of weeks! As for Scarlett, apart from some trapped wind which causes her quite a bit of discomfort, (although I suspect it hurts us more than her!) she’s a little star. Growing as she should, starting to reward our hard work with little smiles.

She’s no longer a newborn, she’s a baby, and a baby that’s starting to grow her own personality and traits.

On telling people that she’s nearly two months old, we often get greeted with a knowing, “ah welcome back to the world!” And they’re so right. Already I can understand how quickly you forget the beginning. I see friends on Facebook coming to the end of their pregnancy and getting to their delivery day and I already struggle to remember in much detail how it all went for us, it now seems like a hazy dream.

We’re even now starting to leave the house…on our own! Baby Scarlett and I are admittedly similar to Bambi on Ice when we go out on our own at the moment but we’re getting there. I’ve gone out without the changing mat and borrowed a towel, I’ve gone out without wipes and pleadingly shushed her as she lay crying on a pub changing table wondering what the hell I was doing with wet toilet paper on her little bum and I’ve thought myself a horrible Mother about 4000 times. I’m assured that this goes with the territory.

I’ve been soothed with the promise that other Mums also go out without enough clothes/too many clothes and nobody reported them to the school of the unprepared! We had a couple of weeks away to visit family and are now practically intermediate level at spending time outside the house when surrounded by other family members as support (especially family members who have babies slightly older than Scarlett - it’s very reassuring to be able to follow their lead!).

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The biggest lesson this month has been to relax (easier said than done!) routines haven’t kicked in yet, although patterns are starting to emerge. Just as we start to think we know what we’re doing, we’re thrown another curveball as she changes the rules.

We still question every little thing but now instead of phoning the health visitor late at night in a panic convinced something awful is happening, we check the baby book and find that it’s normal or nothing to worry about. When people ask us now if we’re going to have another one, instead of looking at them as if they’ve asked us if we’re going to shoot ourselves in the face, we smile because we’ve spoken about it (and we’ve spoken about not talking about it until she’s at least one thank you for asking!). But we no longer panic quite so much, ‘relax’ is probably too strong a word but trying to, definitely helps both her and us settle.

In the next month we can expect her to start giggling and cooing a bit more and becoming more acquainted with her brand new world. Month two has seen us find our feet, my husband is back working more, and we no longer have a troop of helpers (who knew that Grandparent’s had their own lives outside our needs!). I’ve had my six week check and am officially out of recovery time; well, my body is out of recovery time, my brain and everything else is slightly behind, but we’re getting there. Although when we say ‘getting there,’ I’m not exactly sure where I’m implying ‘there’ is! Just as we start to get used to what we’re doing, things change and there’s a brand new set of skills we need, it’s the ever changing magic of parenthood. It began two months ago and never ends, what we’ve realised in our mere eight weeks of experience is that the only skill you really need is the never ending love for your child and the determination to do the best you possibly can do. The mistakes won’t stop, the questions don’t stop coming and the parameters will keep moving. It’s the biggest and most difficult learning curve we will ever go on but we wouldn’t change it for the world.

So as the doorbell stops ringing with visitors, as the postman returns to delivering only bills(!) and the withered ‘baby girl’ balloons finally get thrown out, the next stage approaches, we have no idea what month three will bring but we’re ready for it!

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