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                  

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                     

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                              

                             

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                                                  

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PORSCHEMACAN S DIESEL

By Rob Auchterlonie WE start with a special plea – but it’s not one the total git who keyed the Porsche Macan in our care is going to want to hear.

Quid pro quo in this instance for this particular lowlife will be a puncture in the outside lane of the M25, at a particularly inconvenient time.

Let’s say 8.14am on a Monday morning.

It can only be a particularly green eye that prompted the initial deed, but while there’s no excuse for the reaction, you can retrospectively see why.

The Macan - or baby Cayenne if you like – is a particularly fine looking Porsche, and while everyone thinks of a Porsche as one of the ultimate sports cars, the marque’s sales breakdown contains a growing number of SUV conquests. It’s called diversification in some camps, pandering to the market in others. Whichever one you choose, it’s been a success.

Macan shares its basic architecture with Audi’s Q5, and if you squint to the point of almost closing your eyes you can see similarities.

But the Porsche has a trump card in that it has the DNA – and hence the driving prowess – of others in the stable like the legendary 911 and Cayman.

The clamshell bonnet, the tidy air intakes

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and the four exhaust pipes are subtle hints of what lies beneath and inside the cabin it’s pure Porsche. More buttons than you can take in with a quick glance adorn the centre console, which divides the driver and front passenger. What you do notice instantly is the sheer quality of that cabin, the precise way the switches operate and the way the powered adjustable seat cossets you into a superbly comfortable driving position.

It’s the S Diesel under scrutiny here – a car expected to take up the bulk of sales in the UK – and an engine that works away so unobtrusively that you can be forgiven for forgetting it’s a diesel. There’s a smoothness of progress that is very impressive indeed, and while, all is calm and serene inside it’s also easy to lose track of how quickly the speed is building up.

Wind, tyre and engine noise are not things your ears pick up because it’s all so well subdued, and even when you’re giving it the beans the major telltale is the speed the needle on the rev counter whips round the scale.

So, for something sporting a Porsche badge, it’s remarkably refined.

The 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel has 254bhp on tap and a thumping 580Nm of torque, fed through a seven speed auto box and four wheel drive.

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Sport mode will put your nearer to the tarmac, while off road raises the suspension by 40mm to avoid any rocks on your path.

To the £43,300 basic price here for the S Diesel, Porsche had fitted a further £13,500 worth of options, making an already well equipped car even more of a showcase. And on the wintry days it was in our care the heated seats (£259) proved a real boon, warming up cold stiff bones on the run to work.

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Bride’s Guide to the Do’s & Don’ts!

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t any one time, you are never more than a couple of clicks away from thousands and thousands of differing opinions on how you HAVE to do or not do your wedding day.

So what makes this article different? Well, not a lot really...although I’ll make it clear that the below do’s and don’ts are just my views and by all means if you want to ignore it all and do it your way, that’s the joy of it being YOUR day. But should you want some guidance, digest all of the below taking it all firmly with a pinch of salt!

DONT - get yourself unnecessarily into debt over that

one day. The legal part of your day lasts about ten minutes, can you really justify spending the next few years paying offthe rest of it? Ask yourself if those silky chair covers that are adding an extra £500 to your budget will be memorable enough to be

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paying for them still in a year’s time. The look in your partner’s eyes when you say ‘I do’ is a moment you’ll remember forever AND is free. As tempting as it is, try and ensure you keep the day realistically within your means. Married life starting in debt is an added strain you don’t need.

DO - remember that the term ‘perfect day’ should only

apply to the bride and groom, whatever ‘perfect’ may mean to you. If this means an underwater scuba diving wedding, go for it. If this means having a first dance to a heavy metal track, why not? A wedding day is for two people to come together in whatever way they want. To the friends who tell you ‘you can’t do that on a wedding day,’ smile politely and tell them not to do it on theirs! You’ll never please every guest, so just concentrate on making it perfect for you.

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£1,000 charity boost from leisure works Scrap metal from Wyre’s new health and fitness centres has been converted into cash for Brian House.

More than 12 tonnes of recyclable waste was collected from YMCA Thornton and Poulton during their respective refurbishments. Building contractor ISG wanted this to go to a local good cause and has now presented a cheque for £1,000 to the children’s hospice.

Thanks were expressed to FCM Skip Hire who supplied and emptied skips free of charge, as well as weighing in the scrap metal. Similarly, to JMC Building Services who assisted with the construction project and also donated money to the pot.

Danny Murray, ISG’s Northern regional managing director, commented: “We’re delighted to make this charitable donation to Brian House, which was achieved through sustainable construction practices

Wyre freezes council tax for fifth year in a row

Wyre residents are set to benefit from a fifth successive council tax freeze Wyre’s budget for the year ahead was approved at a meeting of the Full Council last night and sees council tax remain at the same rate it was back in 2010/11.

Councillor Peter Gibson, Leader of Wyre Council, said: ‘I recognise that the council tax bill is one of the biggest commitments residents face, so am delighted that Wyre will again be freezing our share for the fifth year in a row. Our government funding has been halved in recent years but we’ve made £7m worth of savings by finding ways to do more for less and, most importantly, without cutting frontline services. All Wyre Council services are delivered for 49p per day for a band

and great collaboration with our supply chain partners. Minimising the volume of waste sent to landfill is a core focus for our business and is central to our 2020 Sustainability Vision.”

ISG has handed over the Thornton building to Wyre Council for finishing touches and testing of the new ramp park, 10-pin bowling alley, 3G pitches and state-of-the art fitness suite.

The facilities will be available to the public very shortly. An exciting new spa experience at Poulton is due to open later in the spring.

D council tax payer, which represents excellent value for money. While other authorities are increasing their share of the council tax and talking about cutting services, Wyre is focussed on generating income and investment. We’re leasing or selling under-used buildings, reducing the subsidy needed to run leisure centres in the future by improving them now and continuing our excellent track record of bringing in external grant funding.’

Investment of millions is currently underway in Wyre; new sea defences are being built at Rossall, The Mount and Memorial Park in Fleetwood are being restored, the seafront regenerated and state of the art redevelopments are nearing completion at Thornton and Poulton leisure centres, with refurbishment planned at Garstang.

Communities will soon be invited to bid for a share of £60,000 as Wyre’s Shaping Your Neighbourhood initiative is extended for a third year. Over £450,000 has already gone towards projects across the borough, enabling people to make a real difference in their neighbourhoods.

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Win tickets to see UB40 announce further UK tour dates for 2015 due to massive demand

Following their sold-out UK tour of 2014, reggae stars UB40 have announced nineteen further dates in May and June. The Brummie legends recently completed the second leg of their ‘Getting Over The Storm’ tour, which has seen UK’s most successful reggae band play over forty UK shows to over 100,000 fans.

UB40’s 2015 UK tour dates, which start at Motherwell Concert Hall on Monday 4th and end at Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday 6th June, continues the band’s preference to avoid arena venues in the UK, as founding member and principal songwriter Brian Travers explains: ‘The success of this years tour has confirmed what we already knew, that it’s better to play to 100,000 people across forty intimate venues across the whole of the country rather than playing to the same number of people at six enormous domes in the same cities. It’s a much better experience for both the band and our fans, and we get to play in towns and cities we haven’t visited for many years.’

Fellow UB40 founding member and principal songwriter Jimmy Brown agrees: ‘The atmosphere in the venues on our current tour has been amazing. You can feel it from the stage and it lifts the band to a different level.

You rarely get that in an arena. We’re never happier than when we are on stage; we are a working band, it’s what we do.’

The success of the tour is bound to rankle with UB40’s former lead singer Ali Campbell, who has repeatedly attempted to discredit his former bandmates since he walked out on them in 2008. UB40 founding member Robin Campbell said: ‘Ali has been shamelessly attempting to pass himself off as a “reformed UB40” since the start of 2014, which has confused many of our fans, the media and concert promoters all over the world. We’ve had to issue writs against Ali and two other former members. If they want to be UB40 so badly they should never have chosen to leave UB40 in the first place.’

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UB40 formed in 1978, before releasing their debut album ‘Signing Off’ in August 1980, considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band.

It was the start of a career that has since seen the band have over forty UK Top 40 hit singles and achieve sales of over 100 million records, making UB40 one of the most successful British groups of all time. The band’s latest Top 30 album ‘Getting Over The Storm’ was awarded BBC Radio 2’s ‘Album Of The Week’ accolade and received 5-star reviews from the UK’s music press on its release in September 2013.

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Fylde Coast Community Radio Station Launches The mayor was on hand recently to help launch Blackpool Music Academy’s new venture ‘Fylde Coast Community Radio Station’ You can listen Live Online 24 Hours A Day at http://tunein.com/radio/Fylde-CoastRadio-s242782/

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Local Kids Kick Off Big Style at World Book Day

By Gemma Jackson

Local kids from Blackpool , Fylde and Wyre were part of a 5000 crowd from Cumbria, Yorkshire, Liverpool and all parts of Lancashire who took part in the flagship World Book Day event at Deepdale Stadium Preston.

This mega event was the result of six months collaboration preparation and cogitation between Jake Hope children’s book consultant and Elaine Silverwood from Silver Dell book shop in Kirkham.

A premiership line up of authors including Frank Cottrell Boyce, Steve Buckley, Cathy Cassidy,Cressida Cowell, Jonny Duddle and comedian Danny Wallace took to the pitch and held the 5000 spectators spellbound. A hundred schools with pupils from years 4 to 8 , waved and yelled as the various authors took the stage.

Jake Hope, a former student of Blackpool Sixth said ‘this is a dream venue and a real boost for the North West to be able to host the biggest World Book Club event. This is the ninth to be staged in this country and the last one will be in Newcastle tomorrow’.

Carnegie medal winning author Frank Cottrell Boyce whose latest book ‘The Astounding Broccoli Boy’

showed his natural love of books and charmed the youngsters with his reading about the boy who turned green. Having seven children of his own Frank had an immediate rapport with all 5000.Frank remarked ‘I love these events and this is the biggest ever that I have had to deal with but I cherish every minute and it’s great to see all the kids joining in ‘.

Despite being bitterly cold the kids were amazing and very well behaved and the staff at the ground said they wished all the crowds were all as good but reckoned that the 5000 audience had the volume of a full house at Wembley !

The pupils picked up their signed copies of their books and then made their way back to the dozens of waiting coaches. Summing up, Elaine Silverwood from Silverdell Book Shop in Kirkham said ‘this is what it all about and I am glad to have been instrumental in engaging children with books. A truly great day and thanks for coming ….all of you !

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COMMUNITY 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) HAMBLETON WI / IN BLOOM The World Famous Ringmaster Norman Barratt dressed in his best outfit of black top hat, white bow tie and shirt, red frock coat with pale blue lapels, black trousers and shiny black shoes entertained us, with a perpetual cheeping from a box in the corner, with quick fire jokes, monologues of “Albert and the Lion” with rapid putting on and taking off of hats to suit each character, to remind us that he had been the Blackpool Tower Circus Ringmaster for most of his eighty year working life. His education and accent come from being a boarder at Ripon Grammar School, on his holidays his mother used to take him to all the shows and circuses and from a young age he wanted to be a lion tamer, not appreciating the danger! One of his stints at Bertram Mills Travelling Circus was helping with the elephants which had to get out of the vans when going up any hills. Deciding on an act to travel with he decided on budgerigars as you can easily get a dozen in one box on the back seat of a car. Norman turned the box around let eight brightly coloured budgies out and they performed marvellous tricks, walking up ladders and playing on see saws, pushing small obstacles over, all of us were entranced and appreciative of a very entertaining gentleman who raises money for the Hospice charity. The vote of thanks was given by Sue Cross. The competition of a homemade budgie was won by Bernice Healey 2nd Pat Bick 3rd Maureen Rodger. Litter Picking Fri 24th April Please join our friendly team of Litter Pickers. We meet at 10.30am at the Shovels Inn car park. Picks and bags provided, we enjoy a drink, food and natter afterwards. Diary Dates for April: Mon 13th April: - 7.30pm monthly meeting [CHANGE OF

VENUE] at the Village Hall, Church Lane, “WHO DID SHOOT PRESIDENT KENNEDY” YOU DECIDE! With Neil Hendrie plus three colleagues. No competition.

American Theme Night, you may dress appropriately, Hot Dogs served, non members welcomed @ £3 per ticket. Mon 20th April: - Craft Club 1.30pm in the Village Hall. Tues 24th or Wed 25th:- Introduction to Bead netting at WI Office Leyland Thurs 30th April: Luncheon Club 12 for 12.30pm at the Bourne Arms, Knott End. Learn some new skills or just be entertained come along to Hambleton W.I. For further information please contact Norma [01253] or email normaelwood@btinternet.com For more information on Hambleton WI please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 POULTON LIBRARY Regular events Baby Bounce and Rhyme every Monday and Friday 10 - 10.30. Story Time for under 5s every Tuesday 2.152.45. Toddler Rhyme Time every Thursday 10-10.30 .

Trailblazers Thursday 9th April 3.45. Reading Groups Thursday Reading Group - 9th April 6.45-7.30, NB This group will continue to meet in the library at this earlier time. Knit & Chat Group 17th April 1.30 – 4. Family History Group Every Tuesday 2.15 - 4. Always wanted to do your family tree? Come to our drop in sessions for free help and advice. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out about your ancestors! Help is available every Saturday Morning 10-11 how to access and use our digital resources eg. Ebooks, Online reference, setting up an email account, Library ELF etc. Get online with Learn My Way – basic computing for beginners. FREE courses available in the library. We have vacancies - to book your place or for details, please ask staff.

Exhibitions: Gallery Wall: 11th – 24th April Paul Holmes - Oils & Acrylics. 25th April – 8th May Kate Ankers – Paintings. Display Cabinet: 28th March – 10th April Sally Taylor-Hughes – Crafts. 11th – 25th April - Desiree Clair – Stained Glass. 26th April – 9th May - Caldwell – Artwork & Ceramics. Please note the library’s lockable glass fronted display cabinet is suitable for displaying most small crafts. Please ask staff re its availability and terms and conditions.

Other Tuesday 7th April 2.15pm “Mad Hatters” celebrate 150th Anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” at Poulton Library. Storytelling from local children’s author, Patti Trickett plus games and egg hunt. Prize

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for best over 5 and best under 5 fancy dress costume (fancy dress optional) Tickets £1 to include tea party!

Booking essential. Monday 20th April 2pm Simon Daly Fylde Coast YMCA - Low Impact circuit training – demonstration of gentle exercise aimed at improving flexibility and mobility, as well raising the heart rate a little to help lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease. FREE taster session. Tickets available from the library. Thursday 23rd April 7pm, Especially for World Book Night! An Evening with Crime Fighters turned Crime Writers, Nick Oldham and Roger Price.

A fascinating insight into both worlds. Tickets £5 to include delicious hotpot supper or £2 – talk only.

Tickets are available now from the library – Please book early especially if you want hotpot.

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

NOTICES 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 FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk 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.

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

REGULAR EVENTS 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. CARLETON COMMUNITY CHORUS New Rehearsal Venue: St Martin’s & St Hilda’s Church (next to the Castle Gardens Pub) Come and join us every Tuesday evening (term-time) from 7.00-8.30 pm.

If you have any queries, please contact Tess Rowlands on 882679 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 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 FYLDE BIRD CLUB 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. For £3.00 you can attend one of our meetings to for £3, or join the prices are £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £50 or for a family £22 each year. Speakers :- 24th March ‘Extramadura; a land of contrasts’ with Pete Wolstencroft. 28th April ‘Highland Wildlife of Scotland’ with Roy Atkins.

Visit our web site at www.fyldebirdclub.org 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 856421 Email: secretary@poultonbridgeclub.org.uk 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.

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BRIDGE LESSONS Beginning on 7th January, 45 week course divided into three terms. Lessons on Wednesday evenings, 7pm to 9:30pm. Cost £45 a term. Contact Geoffrey Cowell Tel 01253 856421 Email: secretary@ poultonbridgeclub.org.uk. www. poultonbridgeclub.org.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 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 ART GROUP Beginners and improvers. Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah.

Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 (answerphone) 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 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

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 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.

Call Julie on 07786022980 or just turn up for fun!

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.

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 PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome. Call Julie for more info on 07786022980

CARLETON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Carleton & District 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 We have an interesting and varied calendar of events. 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

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

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

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.

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 CARLETON COMMUNITY BAND Every Friday (term-time) from 4.30-6.00 pm at Carleton Green Primary School www.carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk

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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 Simon on 07966 231 211 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 GREAT ECCLESTON MARKET DAY The market takes place every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm. For information on Great Eccleston Market call 07590 043238 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 GARSTANG COUNTRY MARKET Garstang Country Market is open every Thursday morning 10-12 (Coffee and cake from 9.30) So for quality baking, preserves, handicrafts, fruit, veg and plants in season - all homemade. Visit us at Garstang Sports and Social Club, High Street/Lancaster Road.

PR3 1FB. Near LBT Motors. There is free parking at the Clubhouse.

For information ring 01995 603644 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 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 54

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 SINGLETON CLOGGERS Want to have fun? Need to keep fit? Enjoy being part of a group of like-minded people? – then make it a New Year’s resolution to give Singleton Cloggers ‘Taster Sessions’ a try. Formed 65 years ago to lead the procession at Singleton Village Day, Singleton Cloggers are still going strong and entertaining all over the Fylde Coast! Singleton Cloggers is a mixed team who practice every Monday evening in Singleton Village Hall from 7.30pm- 9:30pm. Feel free to come along any Monday evening if you want to learn traditional English dance, or if you are a musician who can hold a Morris tune. All types of instruments are welcome. Phone: 01253 301483, Email: Squire@ SingletonCloggers.co.uk, www.singletoncloggers.co.uk 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 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.

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. 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

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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 POULTON TREFOIL GUILD Is an organisation attached to Girl Guiding UK and if you are interested in coming along to our monthly meeting you would be most welcome. We meet on the first Tuesday each month and have; speaker demonstrations and outings. We are a social group to chat. If you are feeling lonely come along at 7:30pm at the Guide Centre, Station Road, Poulton. You will be most welcome. Any queries contact Ann Martin 895397 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. Garstang, PR3 1ED. ARE YOU 16 -19 YEARS OLD & UNEMPLOYED? Whether you want to: Get info on jobs, college and training opportunities, Get support from friendly staff, Get help with CVs, application forms and interviews, Get support with benefits and housing advice, Apply for a free bus pass (16 – 18 yr olds only), Access additional trips and activities. We are now running Information Drop - In sessions across Wyre. MONDAY 1.00pm - 4.00pm Preesall Young Peoples Centre, Sandy Lane, Preesall, FY6 0EJ. TUESDAY 1.30pm 4.00pm Garstang Young Peoples Centre, High Street, 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 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 THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 2 pm to 4 pm, at St. Martin’s and St. Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road, Poulton (next to Castle Gardens). Membership is open to retired or semi-retired persons. Meetings include a speaker, refreshments, etc. New members welcome. Contact Mel on 352137.

GENTLE EXERCISE AND RELAXATION CLASS The class is designed for people with limited mobility and /or who need stress relief. Gentle exercises which warm, mobilise and relax the body are followed by a long guided relaxation. (If necessary, student can work from a chair). It is at the Memorial Hall Moorfield Ave. Carleton FY67QE on Tuesdays at 6pm -7pm and costs £4.50. Fully qualified and insured by the British Wheel of Yoga. Enquiries to Lesley at 01253 825405

THE FYLDE TAI CHI ASSOCIATION is starting a beginners’ class on Saturday mornings beginning on 10th January 2015 from 9.00. Classes run for 45 minutes and are held at Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Carleton. FY6 7QE. Please contact Martin for more info on 0753 441 0657 or via info@fyldetaichi.com.

TEANLOWE COMMUNITY CENTRE (behind Costa Coffee) Queensway Poulton-le-Fylde.

The Centre has been serving people in Wyre aged 60+ for the past 40 years. Open Mon-Sat 10am 1pm. A warm friendly welcome awaits. Please pop in for a Chat + Cuppa. Tea 20p, Coffe 30p.

LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY SOCIETY We meet at St Martin and St Hilda in Carleton on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30 p.m. This is the Fylde branch, we cover all Fylde areas, although we meet in Carleton. Help and Advice for anyone researching their family history. The branch has a large library of books, CDs and many resources that are available for free loan to members. Website details www.lfhhs.org.uk and contact telephone 01253 858058 PEARLS OF POULTON WI You are very welcome to the Poulton branch of the Women’s Institute. We meet on the first Thursday of every month (except August) at 7.30pm in St Chads Primary School hall on Hardhorn Road in Poulton.

Have a look at our Facebook page or call 01253 883163 OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in, or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday in each month at The Golden Ball at Pilling.

If anyone is interested in finding out more about the Club or would like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, then please telephone 01253 790391.

YOGA CLASSES- GARSTANG Looking to relax and unwind or increase energy, flexibility and strength? Then come and practise Hatha Yoga in Garstang with Samantha. There are a mix of Day and Evening classes available for all Ages and Abilities including pregnant ladies. Drop in classes for beginners/ Intermediates are on as follows: Catterall Village Hall: Monday 8 – 9.30pm, Friday 6.30 – 8pm, Saturday 9.30 – 11am, Cabus Village Hall: Monday 9.30 – 11am, Wednesday 10.45 – 12.15pm. In addition there is a special Gentle class for Seniors on Monday Mornings at Cabus Village hall (11.15 -12.45pm) & a more Dynamic Yoga for Sport class on a Wednesday Evenings at Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall (7.30 – 9pm).

For all enquiries please call on 07985 581888 or email at ysas@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.yogaspiritandstrength. co.uk

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THIS MONTH RSPCA EASTER EVENT & EGG HUNT Saturday 4th April, 11am to 3pm RSPCA Animal Centre, Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR

RSPCA SPONSORED DOG WALK Sun 19th April, 10:30am Commencing from the Millenium Mosaic, behind The Discovery Centre on the High Street in Garstang

A short circular walk along the River Wyre, a quiet lane, fields and a disused railway line. The walk involves stiles, allow around 2 hours to complete the walk. In aid of RSPCA Blackpool.

See our new centre and attend one of our animal awareness workshops. Activities include an Egg Hunt, Pie & Peas, Coffee/Tea Van, Face Painting, Easter Raffle, Paint an egg, Name the cat tombola, Microchipping, Cake stall, Jewellery stall. Fun for all the family and helping to raise money for the animals in our care.

To take part contact the animal centre for a form on 01253 703000 or email enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk

THE ROOF - ALL DAYER Easter Sunday, 5th April, 3pm to 3am Scrooges Bar, Milbourne St, Blackpool

The piano duo John Gough and Tom Kimmance will play Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Poulenc, York Bowen, Billy Mayerl and Liszt. Non-members welcome.

Further info from www.rspcablackpool.org.uk

Audio Factory’s ‘The Roof’ teams up with Preston’s ‘Bd Wax Audio’ this Easter Sunday for an all day event. From 3pm-3am the cream of the local DJ scene will be bringing you the best of Indie, Funk, Rock, Soul, Hip Hop, House, Breakbeat, Dub, Reggae, DnB and Techno.

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PAT SEED APPEAL: CHRISTIE HOSPICE ‘BRIC-A-BRAC SALE’ Saturday 4th April, 9am - 4pm Outside The Market Hall, Garstang

All Welcome Call Bob 01995 640140

GARSTANG PHOENIX WI

Wed 8th April, 2pm

Garstang United Reformed Church Hall Monthly meeting. Our speaker will be Russ Hedley who will be giving a talk entitled Wildlife in the Garden. Why not come along and join us. We are a sociable group of ladies with varied interests and are always pleased to welcome new members and visitors. If you are new to the area or recently retired we would be delighted if you could join us for the afternoon. Refreshments are served and there is an opportunity to make new friends.

Lesley Wilson (01995 605274)

NEFARIOUS HAIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY MASQUERADE BALL Saturday 18th April, 7pm The Imperial Hotel, North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2HB In aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust & Derian House Children’s Hospice. Tickets are £35 per person and include a welcome drink, 3 course meal and an evening of entertainment.

To book call Ellen 01253 353311, www.nefarioushair.co.uk

NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CONCERT Friday 24th April, 7.30pm Theatre of the Blackpool Sixth Form College

For enquiries, visit www.northfyldemusiccircle.org.uk or phone 01253 349650 COACH TRIP TO SOUTHPORT Saturday 25th April, 9am Depart from Marsh Mill Car Park

Tickets £10 adult and £5 child. Depart from Marsh Mill car park at 9am and return from Southport at 5pm. All donations welcome for raffles etc. Proceeds to Great Arley School for Special Needs Children.

Info: Pam 01253 850919 or Stu 07835 507545

BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Sunday 26th April

We leave Jackson`s coach garage in Marton at 8-30 am picking up through Layton and Poulton on the way to the Bentham area for today`s walk. The cost is £8 and £5 for children. The walk will be about 6 miles.

Contact Bernard on 64386 for more information

‘ARTISAN FARMER’S MARKET AT ELSWICK Saturday 25th April, 9am to 1pm

Held in Elswick Village Hall, Roseacre Road, Elswick PR4 3UD A variety of stall and a cafeteria selling bacon barm-cakes, toasted teacakes, tea & coffee’ MUSIK- UND GLUECKSPILZABEND! (MUSIC AND LUCKY DIVIL EVENING)

June 27th SS Mary & Michael school hall, Garstang

Five-piece pro band, promises auction, buffet, properbeer bar. Bumper first raffle prize: first-class Virgin return to London, choice of hit West End shows, convenient hotel (inc breakfast) - for two (six-month window).

Admission ticket (£10) is also your draw ticket.

Tel 01995 600 537 / 07743 579 260 for tickets/info or call in at Market Place Newsagents/Car Care Garstang.

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WHIRLPOOL FROST-FREE FRIDGE FREEZER – STAINLESS STEEL – 709MM (W) X 1874MM (H) X 728MM (D). GOOD CONDITION. £150 ONO. COLLECTION ONLY. T: 07980 620937 .................................................................

EXTENDING GLASS TABLE AND FOUR CREAM CROME LEGS CHAIRS IMMACULATE CONDITION £150.00, SIDE CABINET SOLID GLASS/ GREY £100.00, CORNER GREY/GLASS UNIT WITH LIGHTS £60.00, GLASS/ CROME NEST OF TABLES WAS 300.00 NOW £50.00. ALL MATCH SELL TOGETHER OR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS CONTACT 01253 827290 OR ELAINE ON 01253 657484 .................................................................

NEW KICK/PUNCH BAG £40.00. YORK TREAD MILL ELECTRIC 15K SPEED INCLINE WIDE RUNNING BASE 4 PROGRAMMES £140.00. T: 01253 827290 .................................................................

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LIGHT OAK DESK £20, HUNGARIAN LANGUAGE TAPES AND COURSE BOOK £10. T: 01253 701623 .................................................................

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TRADITIONAL WOODEN TOWEL STAND, 5 RAILS OFFERS PLENTY OF ROOM. VERY USEFUL AND DECORATIVE. BARGAIN PRICE £9.50 TEL 01253 857733 .................................................................

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FREE Online Listing www.link-mag.co.uk ARTS & CRAFTS J. Nash Fine Art and Tuition ........13 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL David Williamson Accountants ...34 Fylde Law ..................................17 Wallis Building Designs ...........13 CARE & ADVICE Mobility Smart ..............................8 The Conifers Nursing Home ......28 CHILDREN & EDUCATION Advertise here call 0800 970 7687 ELECTRICAL & RETAIL Appliance Spares Direct ............2 Chapman’s TV Services .............60 Dapperman .................................18 Electronics Workshop ................20 FiveStar Services .......................19 Furniture Solutions 4U ...............34 Mike Sanderson ..........................7 R Greenwood ...........................58 Tower Audio ..............................26 FOOD & DRINK The Farmers Arms .......................5 GARDENING & LANDSCAPING Affordable Fencing ....................63 B&C Landscapes ......................23 BJG Solutions ...........................62 David Cartmell Gardening ..........60 DJC Paving ...............................60 Fleetwood Gates .....................34 Graham Parkinson .....................63 House Of Anderson ..................30 J L Garden Maintenance .............60 JD Fencing & Paving ...............25 Mow Away ..................................62 Nick Draper ...............................58 Northern Cobblestone ................1 Paving Design & Build ...............30 PH Timber ................................48 S. Clews Paving Specialist .......63 SHS Fencing ..............................63 Taurus Fabrications ....................63 Urban Landscapes .....................62 HEALTH, BEAUTY & LEISURE 15 Luv ........................................63 Bennetts of Fleetwood ...............34 Brickhouse Cottages ..................23 Ian Pinder - Chiropodist .............22 Preesall Archery .........................20 Yoga Spirit and Strength ...........48

HOMES & PROPERTIES ABC Garage Doors ......................4 Affordable Renovations ................9 Angela Sanderson ......................18 Bathrooms by Total Taps ...........29 Best Interiors .............................24 Cloudy 2 Clear Windows .............11 Dale Reeves PVC Specialists .....21 Dream Doors ...............................5 Fylde Coast Blinds .....................27 Harper & Pye ..............................15 H. Wood .......................................62 JC Windows .................................3 Jemcraft .....................................10 JR & D Sillis Blinds ...................63 Lords Kitchens .............................2 Mirage Conservatories ...............22 Nick Johnson .............................63 Robert Pallant .............................31 Steamy Windows .....................63 Taylor Made Furniture Limited ......22 The Blind Company ....................16 Window Repair Solutions ...........13

ELECTRICIAN Andrews Electrical ...................13 Electrical FX .................................8 R&L Electrical .............................21

PET SERVICES & SUPPLIES Coars Country Store ..................26 Holidays For Dogs .....................58 Hoppy Holidayz ..........................60 The Knott End Pet Shop ............58

PLUMBING & HEATING A Class Plumbing ...................63 ABD Heating & Plumbing ............24 AM-PM Plumbing & Heating ......21 Discount Domestic Heating .......32 Fylde Plumbing & Heating ..........27 Hooks Plumbing & Heating ........62 John Leadley ..............................11 MB Plumbing .............................60 Steve Hastings Drain Services ....23

MOTORING & TRAVEL Aldon Coachworks ....................16 BAR Mot Test Centre & Garage .12 ChipsAway Fylde .......................25 Chris Allen Garages ...................48 Crossleys Garage ......................64 Hambleton Service Station ........10 Motocare ...................................31 Taz Glow Detailing .....................25 TRADES & SERVICES CLEANING & IRONING Ainsleys Carpet & Upholstery ....60 Brights Cleaning .........................4 Clean Living Carpet & Upholstery ..23 Cleaning Angels .........................62 Oven Angelic .............................60 Squeaky Clean ..........................58 Up Stairs Down Stairs ..............63

HANDYMAN Mr Winter Handyman ...............63 Small Job Company ..................63 JOINERY & BUILDING EK Build .......................................32 Fylde Property Renovations ........10 Huck Property Developments ......58 Ian Hartley Joiner ........................63 Multi Trades Building Services .......48 Paul Hodgkinson ........................48 S D Joinery .................................63 SKMercerBricklayer&Rendering ..20 Supalite Direct ..............................33 Unique Property Developments .....62 PLASTERER Macs Plastering .........................63

RECYCLING & WASTE Waste Shifters ...........................63 ROOFING Blackpool Flat Roofing .............14 R J Denson Roofing ...................20 Roof System Solutions ..............12 Thornton Roofing Company ......24 SECURITY & ALARMS Advertise here call 0800 970 7687 TILING & FLOORING Fylde Tiles ..................................11

PAINTERS & DECORATORS GJ Perkins ................................63 Wyre Decor ................................62 DIGITAL & AERIAL ADI Communications .................58 Fylde Aerials ..............................58

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JL GARDEN MAINTENANCE

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Single Oven - £40.00 Double Oven - £55.00

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01253 591730

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DJC PAVING ltd Driveway & Patio Specialist

ALL ASPECTS DRIVEWAYS & LANDSCAPING

Tel: 01253 843032 Mob: 07760 993 710

www.djcpavingltd.co.uk

CHAPMAN'S TV SERVICES Welcome to Hoppy Holidayz

We board a variety of small animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, chinchillas, birds, tortoises etc.

Prices start from just £2.00 per day Collection & delivery service available

Opening hours from 9am to 8pm daily 365 days of the year

Call Wendy 01253 821952 or 07801 427831

www.hoppyholidayz.co.uk • Located in Thornton-Cleveleys

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

Tel: (01253) 345227 FREE ESTIMATES NO CALL OUT CHARGE ALL WORK GUARANTEED www.chapmanstvservices.com

Family run business Est 1982

DAVID CARTMELL Garden Services

Any size of garden maintained Turfing, Fencing, Hedge Cutting & Tree Pruning Lawn Care Specialist SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS FRIENDLY AND RELIABLE

Phone: 07970 284 075 60

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TAURUS FABRICATION LTD

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