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Christmas Cooking
A festive Feast
Christmas gives friends and families a perfect excuse to come in from the cold and celebrate over plenty of delicious food! Get in to the Christmas spirit with our easy yet impressive recipes that will make this Christmas one to remember.
Roast turkey
with watercress and orange stuffing Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 3hours Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 (4kg) oven ready turkey, giblets removed 1 onion, halved 1 lemon, halved 75g soft butter 100g watercress For the stuffing: 50g butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 stick celery, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 100g watercress, chopped 50g blanched toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped zest and juice 1 large orange 200g fresh white breadcrumbs 10ml dried thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper For the gravy 100ml sherry or dry white wine 500ml chicken stock 30ml cornflour
Method: Make the stuffing, melt the butter in a medium pan add the onion and celery and cook over a medium heat until soft and pale golden. Add the garlic and watercress, cook for a further 2 mins until the watercress is wilted. Remove from the heat and tip into a large bowl, add the hazelnuts, orange zest and juice, breadcrumbs, thyme and plenty of freshly ground black pepper and a little salt to taste. Mix well. Leave until cold. Preheat the oven to 190oC/ Fan 170oC Gas Mark 5. Wash the turkey inside and out and dry with kitchen paper. Place the onion and lemon inside the cavity of the bird. Spoon the stuffing into the neck flap of the turkey, packing it in tightly, then secure the flap with cocktail sticks, or sew together. Line a large roasting tray with two pieces of wide foil laid like a cross. Place the turkey in the centre of the foil and rub the breast and legs with the soft butter. Season with salt and pepper. Pull the foil up and around
the turkey to ‘tent’ the bird, sealing it at the edges. Place in the centre of the hot oven and roast for 3hrs. Half way through the cooking time, remove the bird from the oven, loosen the foil and spoon the cooking juices over the bird to baste, reseal the foil and continue to roast. Forty minutes before the end of cooking. Remove from the oven, fold back the foil, baste the bird with the juices again then, roast uncovered until the turkey is a lovely golden brown. Remove the bird from the oven, transfer to a board, cover with foil and leave to rest for 10 minutes this makes carving easier. To make the gravy, pour the hot stock into the roasting tin and use a wooden spoon to scrape away all the cooking juices that have collected on the foil
and in the tin. Then pour the liquid through a sieve into a medium pan. Place on the hob, add the sherry and bring to the boil and simmer to reduce for 10 minutes. Mix the cornflour to a smooth paste with a little cold water, then add to the gravy stirring until the gravy boils and thickens. Transfer to a warm gravy boat and keep warm. To present the turkey for the table, take a large warm serving platter, scatter the watercress all over the plate. Lift the turkey from the board and arrange in the centre of the leaves. The leaves will wilt and soak up the juices from the bird as it is carved. Serve the turkey and stuffing in slices with a good portion of the wilted watercress. Serve with all your favourite seasonal vegetables.
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Roast Potatoes, Parsnips and Shallots
Festive Food
with Pancetta and Bay Leaves Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 1 ½ hours Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1.5kg Potatoes, medium sized, peeled 900g parsnips, medium sized, peeled 2 tbsp plain flour 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped, plus a few sprigs 6-8 tbsp rapeseed oil 12 shallots, peeled 200g pancetta, roughly chopped 6 whole bay leaves Sea salt and black pepper www.UKshallot.com
Method: Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas 6 Cut any large potatoes in half and all of the parsnips in half lengthways, cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 8 minutes or until parboiled. Meanwhile cook the parsnips in the same way in another pan for 4 minutes. Drain the potatoes well then return to the pan and cover, shake the pan to roughen the edges of the potatoes. Drain the parsnips and toss them in the flour, chopped thyme and seasoning. Pour the rapeseed oil into a large roasting tin and heat in the oven; you need around 1cm of oil in the tin. Add the potatoes and turn them over in the oil using a slotted spoon. Roast uncovered for 15-20 minutes, remove the tin from the oven and turn the potatoes, add the parsnips
and shallots and turn them in the oil too. Roast for a further 35-40 minutes then turn all of the vegetables again, add the pancetta. Increase the heat to 220°C/Gas 7 for a further 15-20 minutes, adding the thyme sprigs and bay leaves for the final 10 minutes. Sprinkle with a little sea salt and black pepper and serve immediately
Cranberry Meringue Roulade with Cointreau Orange Cream Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25 mins Serves: 8 Ingredients: For the meringue 5 eggs whites 275g caster sugar 50g flaked almonds For the filling 250g fresh cranberries 100g caster sugar Grated zest and juice of half an orange 300ml double cream 3 tbsps Cointreau Cooks Tip: For that extra wow factor decorate with chocolate holly leaves and delicious crystallised fresh cranberries. For the holly leaves paint melted chocolate onto the back of clean holly or bay leaves, allow to set in the fridge, repeat with another layer of chocolate and set again. Carefully peel off. To make crystallised cranberries, soak fresh uncooked cranberries in a sugar syrup, roll in caster sugar and allow to dry for a few hours. 36
Method: Preheat the oven to 200°C / Gas Mark 6. Line a 35cmx23cm Swiss roll tin with lightly greased baking parchment. Whisk the egg whites until very stiff, then gradually add the sugar. Spread the meringue into the prepared tin and sprinkle with the almonds. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes then reduce the heat to 160°C / Gas Mark 3 and continue to cook for a further 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn almond side down on to a sheet of baking parchment, allow to cool. To make the filling, place the cranberries in a saucepan with the sugar,
orange juice and zest and simmer until softened and syrupy. Then take off the heat and allow to cool. When ready to assemble whisk the cream and the Cointreau until the mixture stands in soft peaks. Spread the cool cranberry mixture evenly over the roulade then spread the cream over. Roll up from the long end fairly tightly, don’t worry if it cracks a little. Place on a serving plate and chill before serving. To freeze: Place the filled and rolled roulade on a suitable platter, open freeze overnight then wrap in a double layer of foil. Allow to defrost slowly for several hours. www.berryworld.com
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Top Tips on cooking the perfect Christmas turkey n Buy about 350/400g per portion or you will be left with lots of leftovers.
n Buy a thermometer - a turkey is safely cooked at 72C in its thickest point.
n Leave the turkey out at room temperature for a couple of hours before putting in the oven.
n Don’t use tinfoil - it dries the turkey out.
n Roast the turkey on a trivet of vegetables and the giblets this helps make a great gravy.
n Don’t truss and stuff a turkey - it adds too much cooking time and can dry out the turkey.
n Rub the turkey with lemon it’s a natural flavour enhancer and colours beautifully. n Allow the turkey once cooked to rest for a minimum of 20 minutes before carving.
n Don’t try to cook a turkey too quickly as it will dry out.
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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 Diary Dates: Wed 2nd December: 11.30am. Over 70’s Brunch, with entertainment from the children of Hambleton Primary School and attended by Father Christmas. Friday 4th December: Xmas tree Switch On at 7pm. With Carols accompanied by the Pilling Junior Silver Band. Monday 7th December: Our Annual Xmas Party at the URC Church Hall 7.30pm. Monday 21st December: Craft Club 1.30pm at the Village Hall. Tuesday 19th January: Scrabble Afternnon at the W.I. Leyland Office Lots to do at Hambleton W.I. for further information please contact Norma [01253] 7000787 email normaelwood@ btinternet.com. POULTON LIBRARY Poulton Library - Events in December 2015 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 1010.30 . Trailblazers Thursday 17th December 3.45 Help is available every Saturday Morning 10-11 to access and use our digital resources eg. Ebooks, Online reference, setting up an email account, Library ELF. Our volunteer, Nathaniel is available to provide I.T. help every Thursday evening 5-6. Booking essential
December 6.45-7.30. NB This group will continue to meet in the library at this earlier time. Craft, Knit & Chat Group Friday 11th December 1.30 – 4. Family History Group Tuesdays 2.15 - 4. Come to our drop in sessions every Tuesday for free help and advice on how to do your family tree. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out about your ancestors! 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. Meeting Rooms – most of our libraries have meeting rooms available to hire from as little as £2 an hour. Please ask for details December Exhibitions: Until 4th December Sally Taylor Hughes - Feather Dreams. 5th – 19th Mr & Mrs Dewhurst – Paintings. December - Display Cabinet: 28th – 12th December – Sally Taylor Hughes – Crafts 13th December – 2nd January – Dewhursts – cards 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: Wednesday 9th December 9.45 Poppy & Jacks Nursery, Christmas carols Tuesday 15th December 2.15 Special Christmas Storytime for under 5s Christmas choirs from local schools will be performing in the library during December, please ask library staff for dates and times. 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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NOTICES WELFARE BENEFIT OUTREACH SURGERIES
Come along and enjoy the company you will be most welcome. Any enquiries - Ann Martin on 895397
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
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.
FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME to disabled people. Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk
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
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 PARKINSON’S UK Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Branch Thursday 26th November Over Wyre section of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Branch Of Parkinson’s UK meet at 2pm in The Youth and Community Centre, Lancaster Road, Preesall, FY6 0EJ. Contact Marjorie on 01253 868086 for further details 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. Ed.) qualified and insured - Member of Fitness Professionals 07986248173 gnome1962@talktalk.net 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 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.
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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 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 :28th July Birds of Gambia with Dennis Atherton, 25th August Islands Adventures with Stephen Dunstan 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 Wednesdays 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. ART GROUP Beginners and improvers. Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah. Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 (answerphone) 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
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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 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 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 CARLETON WI The December meeting of Carleton WI is on Tuesday afternoon, 8 December, at St Martin’s and St Hilda’s church hall, Carleton. Doors open 1.45pm. Following business matters, a Christmas Party will be held, and members are invited to dress as in 1915 to celebrate the WI centenary. Visitors welcome to join us for this occasion. TEL 01253 883600 SUSAN COX. 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. 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.
PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome. Call Julie for more info on 07786022980 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 ART GROUP Beginners and improvers. Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah. Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 (answerphone) THE FAMOUS POULTON CHESS CLUB Now meets every Mondayfrom 7.30pm throughout the year, at Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road (off Beach Road) with ample free parking at the Centre, and after 6 p.m. at the nearby Wyre car park. 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. POULTON CHESS CLUB JUNIOR 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 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 GREAT ECCLESTON MARKET DAY The market takes place every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm. For information on Great Eccleston Market call 07590 043238 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. Linda Greenwood: 01524 36734
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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. Phone: 01253 301483, Email: Squire@SingletonCloggers.co.uk, www.singletoncloggers. co.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 COUNTRY MARKET Will be open until December 10th when we close March 3rd for a rest! So stock up with home made baking and preserves, as well as home crafted cards and gifts. You will find us at Garstang Sports and Social Club, High Street/Lancaster Road. PR3 1FB. Near LBT Motors. Open 10-12 (coffee and cake from 9.30) Thanks to all who have visited us this past 12 months.For information ring 01995 603644 FRR WALKING GROUP (THE DOG FRIENDLY WALKING CLUB) AFFILIATED TO THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION. Enjoy a full day out in the English Countryside with FRR, who welcome new members and well behaved dogs, visiting places such as the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, Pendle area to name but a few. We meet every third Sunday in the month with various pick-up points by coach in the Fylde area. There are three grades of walks each month, making sure there is something for everyone to enjoy. The walks are well checked out beforehand and are led by an experienced Club member to ensure your safety. If you would like to know more about the Club and how to join us visit our website www.fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone 886181 CARLETON COMMUNITY CHORUS Tuesday 1st December: ‘A Celebration of Christmas’: St Martin’s & St Hilda’s Church, Carleton (next to the Castle Gardens), starting at 7 pm. Tuesday 8th December: ‘It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas’: Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Drive, Cleveleys, starting at 7 pm. All welcome to join us; incorporating a range of songs to suit all. Admission free to both events although donations, if so desired, will benefit both churches. Interval refreshments available. For more info, contact Tess on 882679. Have a look at the website www.carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk
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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: Wednesday 10.45 – 12.15pm. In addition there is a special Gentle class for Seniors on Monday Mornings at Cabus Village hall (10 – 11.30am) & 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 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 PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome. Call Julie for more info on 07786022980 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. 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. We are also a rabbit and guinea pig sanctuary. For more information or to book a place, please call 01253 365965, All profits go towards the keep of the animals. Poulton le Fylde, FY6 7UW. 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 every Tuesday Evening at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool. This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now in our summer season with regular conversation meetings.
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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 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 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 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 Springfield House 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.
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THE CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S LIFE LINE Founded in 1991 to help the children affected by the Chernobyl disaster. The Blackpool Link meet on the 1st Thursday and 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Miller Arms, Singleton. Meetings start at 7:45pm. New members are most welcome to join our friendly group. We need volunteers to host children for four weeks during the summer, provide support to host families and to help fund-raise. For more information, please contact David Lowe 07986 599041 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 HAMBLETON UNDER 5’S BABY & TODDLER GROUP Thursdays 09:45 - 11:30am. Small fee includes refreshments. Playgroup: Leave your 2+ yr old to gain independence and make new friends. Tuesdays 10 11:55am and Thursdays 1 - 2:55pm. £5.50 per session includes snack and drink. Both at Hambleton Vilage Hall, Church Lane, FY6 9BZ. Term-time only. Contact Danielle 07964236557 or email hambletonu5s@ gmail.com POULTON THURSDAY CIRCLE (Originally Poulton Arts and Crafts) was formed 32 years ago. We have met in various venues in Poulton, the old British Legion Hall, then the WRVS room on Queensway and now we meet in a lovely room at the United Reform Church also on Queensway. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays in the month at 1.45 pm, with 3 evening meetings in the summer months. In Spring and Summer our first meeting of the month is usually an outing by car or coach. Our Birthday and Christmas meals are special events. Our other meetings are speakers or social events. We are a friendly group of approximately 30 ladies and new members would be most welcolme of any age group. If you would like to join us please phone Jackie on 828642 or Dorothy on 884927. SENIORS BINGO SESSIONS Held at the Breck Club, Breck Road, Poulton every Wednesday starting at 8 o’clock cash prizes and a friendly welcome Contact 01253 921979 YOGA CLASS POULTON- LE- FYLDE Yoga can help improve strength, flexibility and breathing as well as your physical health and mental well- being. Everyone is assured of a warm welcome regardless of age or ability on Wednesdays 6- 7.30pm at Poulton- Le Fylde United Reform Church opposite the Teanlowe car park. There is free car parking outside the church. I am fully qualified and insured by the British Wheel of Yoga and classes cost £6. Info: Julie 07712732616 or email joolsh09@yahoo.co.uk
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WYRE FLOUNDERS ADULT DISABLED SWIMMING CLUB Do you have a disability or suffer from arthritis, rheumatism, heart or breathing problems, MS, amputee or are recovering from an illness or injury? Why not join our friendly adult swimming club with easy access to the main pool at Fleetwood YMCA. Open exclusively to our club members every Saturday from 4:30 to 5:30pm. For more information and membership fees call 01253 875315 or 01253 778165 SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CARERS
Carers Trust Fylde Coast Carers Centre, an independent local charity, supporting unpaid carers of all ages, hold various support groups throughout Blackpool. Come along, have a chat, meet new friends, obtain information and have a well-earned break:Evening Support Group – Held on the 1st Monday of the month 6.30-8.30pm at The Squirrel Pub, Bispham Road, Bispham. Coffee Morning– Held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10am-12 noon at the Parks Café, Stanley Park. Join us for support, a friendly chat and refreshments.
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NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Meetings held every Tuesday evening at 7:30 from September to April at United Reform Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys. New and prospective members always welcome – just pop along on a Tuesday evening. Neal Pascoe 01253 734243 www.northfylde-ps.co.uk TAI CHI Wednesday morning 9:30-11:00am Catterall & Kirkland memorial hall. Tel: 07462 487474
NORDIC WALKING WYRE Why not join us Nordic walking. You will use 90% of your body’s muscles and burn 46% more calories than ordinary walking. It is sociable and safe outdoor exercise and is suitable for all fitness levels. Contact Ann on 07587 185680 or email asannboyd@ gmail.com. GREAT ECCLESTON WI
We meet on the second Wednesday of the Month at 7.15 pm at the W.I. Hall, Chapel Street, Gt Eccleston. Come and meet people, make friends, and listen to interesting speakers over a cup of tea and cake. Many other activities available eg walkers, theatre and dining out groups. Come for a ‘taster’, you will be most welcome. Contact Hazel
Croft (President) 01772 690844 or Barbara Baxendale (Secretary) 01995 670135 for further info. OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY
If you like painting for pleasure and would like to learn new skills in a friendly environment, then why not come and join us? We meet every Tuesday from 2-4pm at St Bernard’s Church Hall Knott End- on –Sea. We have demonstrators too! Come as a guest for £2. For more information contact Sandra tel. 01253 813739
CHRISTMAS FAYRE LONGVIEW ANIMAL CENTRE, Stalmine, FY6 0JR lots of stalls and dogs in
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BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY This is our 131st year being one of the oldest art societies in the country and we have our own studio in Wilkinson Avenue in Blackpool. Our studio is open Monday to Friday for our members and we run monthly coach trips in the Summer months and hold social events throughout the year.On Thursday evenings we have our “Club” Nights “ when we have Demonstrators, Appraisers and Practical Nights.
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We have had three Art Exhibitions this year where we showed our members works. We welcome new members and if you are interested in Art contact : Rod Robinson tel. 01253 790692 or Richard Dowman tel. 01253 349536
THIS MONTH ‘A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS’ TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2015 @ 7PM Carleton Community Chorus invite you to join them for a celebration of Christmas. Free entry - Donations if desired St Martin’s & St Hilda’s Church, Fleetwood Rd South, Carleton (nr Catsle Gardens Pub) HAMBLETON WI DIARY DATES Weds 2nd Dec 11.30am Over 70’s brunch, with entertianment from the children of Hambleton Primary School and attended by Father Christmas. Friday 4th Dec Xmas tree switch on at 7pm. With Carols accompanied by the Pilling Junior Silver Band. HAMBLETON WALKS Friday 4th December 2pm
First Friday of each month, enjoy an hour’s Health Walk around Hambleton, riverside paths, local lanes, and ginnels plus a look at lovely gardens. Join us at the Shovels Inn car park for a 2pm prompt start, afterwards enjoy refreshments at the Shovels. For further info
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Saturday 5th December 11am - 1.30pm Cleveleys Park Methodist Church West Drive. Father Christmas. Stalls, refreshments. Joan 07951 552185 LANCASTER CITY MUSEUM - SANTA’S MAGICAL GROTTO
Come visit Father Christmas and his friends from the Lancaster Grand Theatre this December in his Magical Grotto. It will be a fun filled experience with a special Christmas Gift from Santa himself. Entrance to the grotto is £5 per child, with entrance to the Museum remaining free.11am-3pm. Running on the 17th-
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CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saint Aidan’s Church of England High School, Cartgate, Preesall, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 0NP. Saturday 5th December 2015 11am – 1pm Price: Entry 50p, children free Grand raffle, cakes, crafts, food, sideshows, a visit from Santa and lots more…. CHRISTMAS ARTISAN FARMER’S MARKET Elswick Village Hall, Roseace Road, Elswick Thursday 17th December 5pm to 9pm. Local produce sold. Cafeteria serving snacks, tea & coffee. GARSTANG PHOENIX WI Garstang Phoenix WI will be holding their Christmas celebrations on Wednesday 9 December when we will be entertained by the Melody Makers, after which afternoon tea will be served. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at Garstang United Reformed Church Hall at 2pm. Why not join us and brighten up a winter’s afternoon with entertaining company and the requisite tea and cake to round of the afternoon. New members and visitors are always very welcome. Outings are arranged throughout the year, including visits
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On behalf of the committee I would like to wish all members past and present best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Lesley Wilson (01995 605274)
XMAS ARTMART AT GARSTANG LIBRARY -
Give the gift of an original work of art, What - Exhibition of paintings by members of the Garstang Arts Centre’s Painting Group. When - 1st. December until Christmas holiday, during library opening hours Where - Garstang Library, Windsor Road, Garstang. Following the success of this summer’s pop-up ArtsTrail in venues throughout the town, members of staff at Garstang library approached the Arts & Music Festival to see if further works of art could be given an exhibition. The exhibition is a collaboration between the library, Garstang Painting Group, the Arts & Music Festival and the Visit Garstang Centre involving over 30 original paintings by local artists. These are one-off works of art, there are no prints or copies, so you can be sure if you buy a painting as a special present it really will be unique. Catalogue available from: The Library, Windsor Rd. and The Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square.
Austen Lynch, Music & Arts Festival Ctte. 0779 419 7680 HAMBLETON IN BLOOM LITTER PICK Thursday 31st December 10.30am
Please come and 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 a natter aftrerwards. For further infocontact Beryl Hartley 700066
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Plumbing & Maintenance
City and Guilds in Plumbing 24 Hour No Call Out Charge No Job Too Small Gas Work Undertaken Over 20 Years Experience
Paul Fishwick 07943 321863 Dean Norris 07966257898 45 Stanah Road, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 5JE
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Tel: 428462 Mob: 07887 592799
& Plinths
• Close Board
Mob: 07429 858280 Tel: 01253 424639
F r i e n d l y, R e l i a b l e , C l e a n & T i d y Everything from a leaky tap to putting up a shelf
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Landscapes & Garden Maintenance
Lanscaping Full Design & Build Turfing Fencing Patios & Driveways Garden Maintenance Grass Cutting Tree Pruning Garden Clearance DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN Hambleton Poulton le Flyde
Tel: 01253 884005 Mob: 07914 825146
email: rvancan@deliveryman.com facebook: R Van Can
Steve Marshall
Local manufacturer of Quality Blinds
All types of domestic work Painting, Decorating, Tiling, Joinery etc No Job Too small
ring Measutting & Fi
VENETIAN - VERTICAL ROLLER - PLEATED - VELUX - Huge Selection - Blinds Repaired - Latest Designs - New Louvres
Est.
1972
Tel: 01253 811 022
Handyman
Friendly local tradesman
Call Steve 07947 599262
Fully Insured ALL WORK GUARANTEED
Plumbing & Heating
www.mattgowenheating.co.uk • COMBI SWAPS • BOILER REPAIRS • FULL HEATING SYSTEMS • BATHROOMS • LANDLORD SAFETY CERTS • SERVICING
Tel: 01253 969300 Mob: 07702 999753
22 Plymouth Avenue Fleetwood FY7 8JA
TWO MEN AND VAN FOR HIRE Call Mark 07935 244424 or Lee 07947 117133
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Fencing
Panels
• Waney Panels Local Tradesman • Gates Supplied E: shsfencing@mail.com
R VAN CAN Hook’s Plumbing & DIY HOUSE REMOVALS
Call Gary Wilson
REGISTER
Tel: 01253 868152
23 Marsh Road, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 2SE
Manufactured and fitted. All joinery work undertaken. FREE Estimate/Quote
301110
Fire Escapes General Fabrication Free estimates
• Concrete Post
• Storm Damage
FITTED BEDROOMS & KITCHENS
Tel. 01253 701902 Mobile 07915 221181
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and erected
21 Marsh Road, Thornton FY5 2SE www.affordablefencing-blackpool.co.uk
Email: grahamparkinson@hotmail.co.uk
07946 612 569
Wrought Iron Gates and Railings Handrails, Staircases and Security Grilles
ALL ASPECTS OF FENCING Est. 1995
We supply and erect: Written quotes • Concrete Posts/Bases • Closeboard Panels • Waney Panels • Gates • Insurance Work • Storm Damage Repairs
GRAHAM PARKINSON
For All Your DIY & Gardening Needs NO JOB TOO SMALL FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE ALL ASPECTS OF MAINTENANCE
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