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Spring Cooking

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Warm the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan with an oven-proof handle and sauté the spring onions over a gentle heat for a few minutes until soft.

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In a bowl, season the eggs generously with salt, black pepper and a pinch of nutmeg, add the crème fraiche and whisk until combined.

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Scatter over the feta cheese (if using).

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           

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CINEMA 1ST APRIL 2016

EDDIE THE EAGLE CAST: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen.

Inspired by true events this is a feel-good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in him-self; even as an entire nation was counting him out.

With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude.

Although he was never athletically gifted, from an early age Eddie dedicated his life to achieving one goal: to become an Olympian.

Eddie tried his hand at various sports and disciplines, before settling on downhill skiing.

Having narrowly failed to make the British team at the Winter Olympics in 1984, he recalibrated and switched to ski jumping.

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CRIMINAL

CAST: Ryan Reynolds, Alice Eve, Tommy Lee Jones, Gal Gadot, Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman An action thriller Kevin Costner returns to the screen playing a dangerous death row prisoner. He is implanted with the memories and skills of a CIA operative with the hope of completing the operative’s mission; to stop a catastrophe.

20TH MAY 2016

SING STREET CAST: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton, Jack Reynor, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Aidan Gillen.

1980s Dublin is where an economic recession forces Conor

out of his comfortable private school and into survival mode at the inner-city public school where the kids are rough and the teachers are rougher. He finds a glimmer of hope in the mysterious and uber-cool Raphina, and with the aim of winning her heart he invites her to star in his band’s music videos. She agrees, and now Conor must deliver what he’s promised - calling himself “Cosmo” and immersing himself in the vibrant rock music trends of the ‘80s, he forms a band with a few lads, and the group pours their hearts into writing lyrics and shooting videos. Combining Carney’s trademark warmth and humor with a punk rock edge, and featuring a memorable soundtrack with hits from The Cure, Duran Duran, The Police, and Genesis.

THE HUNTS MAN: WINTERS WAR CAST: Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt, Nick Frost, Jessica Chastain A new tale expanding on the Snow White legend this film tells of the evil queen and her sister Freya who suffered heartbreaking betrayal and left the kingdom.

Freya spends a decade raising a legion of huntsmen. She learns of her sister’s fate and has the magic mirror brought home for a sorceress to harness its power.

Now the beautiful kingdom will have double the dark force to defeat.

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CINEMA & DVD REVIEWS 27TH MAY 2016

X-MEN: APOCALYPSE CAST: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Oscar Isaac.

From the mutant world Apocalypse is the most powerful of them all. Immortal, he wakes up and recruits mutants to cleanse the world of humans, only Raven and Professor X stand in their way.

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THE NINTH CONFIGURATION

27TH MAY 2016

NINE LIVES CAST: Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Garner, Robbie Amell, Christopher Walken.

Tom Brand is a daredevil billionaire at the top of his game. But Tom’s workaholic lifestyle has disconnected him from his family, particularly his beautiful wife Lara and his adoring daughter.

Rebecca’s 11th birthday is here, and she wants the gift she wants every year, a cat. Tom hates cats, but he is without a gift and time is running out. His GPS directs him to a mystical pet store brimming with odd and exotic cats- where

the store’s eccentric owner- Felix Perkins presents him with a majestic tomcat, named Mr. Fuzzypants.

En route to his daughter’s party, Tom has a terrible accident.

When he regains consciousness he discovers that somehow, he has become trapped inside the body of the cat. Adopted by his own family, he begins to experience what life is truly like for the family pet, and as a cat, Tom begins to see his family and his life through a new and unexpected perspective. Meanwhile, his family adjusts to life with an odd and stubborn cat, and his son David steps up in ways Tom never expected.

CAST: Scott Wilson, Jason Miller, Tom Atkins, Ed Flanders.

A taut theological thriller from 1980 this mind-blowing cult classic arrives on Blu-ray and DVD, as well as download and on-demand, complete with a whole host of newly produced bonus features, including brand new interviews with William Peter Blatty, Stacy Keach and many more.

Deep in a forest of pine trees near the coast of Washington State stands a secluded gothic castle, commandeered by the Pentagon for use as a military asylum.

Determined to establish the true nature and origin of the men’s mental illness, the Pentagon enlists the services of Colonel Kane a brilliant, yet strangely unorthodox psychiatrist.

With a reserved calm he indulges the inmates’ delusions, allowing them free rein to express their fantasies. But some are wary of the newcomer and his methods.

There may be more to Kane than meets the eye and the insanity escalates towards an explosive revelation.

Release dates correct at time of publication but are subject to change without prior notice.

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       

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      

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    

         

     

 

      

 

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Caring for your pet

Embarrassing Doggy Behaviour!

PDSA gets to the bottom of your dog’s “bum-scooting” Many dog owners have experienced that moment of embarrassment when, sat in your living room with guests or your in-laws, your dog chooses that moment to ‘scoot’ across the floor dragging his bum along the carpet!

Many people believe this behaviour is due to worms, and it certainly can be but it could actually be a different but entirely treatable problem – anal sac disease.

A dog has two anal sacs positioned below their tail on either side of their bottom. They release a smelly fluid when the dog goes to the toilet, acting as a scent marker. This distinctive scent marks a dog’s territory and identifies your pet to other dogs.

Problems can occur if the sacs don’t empty through the ducts (narrow tubes) properly and become impacted, which can lead to infection.

This can cause irritation and pain in the bottom area, and many dogs will sit down and drag their bottom along the ground or lick the area excessively to try and alleviate some of the discomfort. Owners may think this means their dog has worms, and although this can sometimes be the case, blocked anal sacs could also be the culprit.

If your dog is showing any of these signs they need to be checked out by your vet. With simple impactions the vet can empty the sacs 38

there and then, which often brings about instant relief. However, if the anal sacs are infected they can be very painful and may need further treatment such as antibiotics or antiinflammatories. Occasionally some dogs require sedation or anaesthetic to have infected sacs emptied.

If, however, it turns out that worms are the culprits after all, your vet can recommend the best and most effective treatment for your pet.

Some dogs seem to be more prone to problems with their anal sacs than others. Causes can include an incorrect diet that doesn’t contain enough fibre, a problem with the dog’s bowels such as an infection, or obesity.

Dogs that repeatedly suffer will need to have their anal sacs emptied on a regular basis.

Your veterinary practice can do this, or some dog groomers will include it in their service.

Increasing the fibre content of your dog’s diet may help to prevent this condition. Ensuring your dog is a healthy size and weight may also help, and can also reduce the risk of other health issues.

PDSA is on a mission to educate the nation on pet wellbeing and is delighted that funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery is helping the charity to continue this vital work. For more pet care tips log onto www.pdsa.org.uk/pethealth.

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Your questions answered with PDSA Vet Vicki Larkham-Jones My seven month old cocker spaniel, Bella, has recently stopped eating her dry dog food and will only eat it out of my hands or if I give her something tasty like chicken or rice or tuna,. I don’t really want to be giving her human food but I don’t want her to starve either! Do you have any suggestions on what to do? Annie Dear Annie, There are several possible causes for this change in Bella’s eating habits – it could be a dental problem or another illness making her feel under the weather.

It’s important to take her to see your vet to determine the exact cause of what is making her a bit of a fussy eater right now. If Bella gets a clean bill of health, it could be a behavioural problem which you can get help for. Your vet will be able to advise further if that’s the case.

My cat keeps sneezing all the time, sometimes 20 times in a row. It seems to have started after I got her microchipped recently, could this be the cause? Julie Dear Julie, It’s good to hear your cat is now microchipped, however, it’s unlikely to be the cause of her sneezing. It is possible that she has a respiratory infection. Cats with respiratory infections may sneeze and can often (but not always) have other symptoms, such as runny eyes or a runny nose. The sneezing could also be due to a different problem, such as having something stuck in her nose, or something in her environment could be irritating her. With so many possibilities to rule out, it’s best to see your vet, who can examine and treat your cat.

I have a ten-month-old parrot called Charlie who has recently started coughing a lot and has a runny nose and eyes. He’s also had diarrhoea; what could be the problem? Lauren Dear Lauren, these can be symptoms of a range of illnesses, including a condition called psittacosis. This disease is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydophila psittaci and can be passed on to people. You should take Charlie to a vet with experience of treating birds as soon as possible so they can examine him and give him any treatment necessary.

My dog Toto has suddenly started snoring so loudly I can hear him from upstairs!

Why is this and how can I stop him?

Kalvinder Dear kalvinder, as this is a recent development you should get Toto checked by your vet. Certain breeds of dog, such as Pugs and Bulldogs, are more likely to snore because of the shape of their heads.

Their flat muzzles often cause breathing difficulties when they are awake, as well as asleep. Alternatively, snoring-type noises can begin if there is an alteration to the air flow through the upper airways, which can happen if there is a problem with a structure called the soft palate or a respiratory infection., As there are several possible causes, a vet will need to examine Toto to determine the reason for his snoring.

If you have a pet question you’d like to ask Vicki, email askthevet@pdsa.org.uk

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Why THE ROYALS are still relevant today

By Veronika Jordan

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n the 1980s when Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer and Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson the ‘scandal’ that followed rocked the stability of the Royal Family to the core. But before I get hate mail from the Diana fans out there this is not about either of these ladies personally but about the situation they found themselves in. Diana was obviously a mismatch for Charles but she suited the royal purpose at the time. The days have long gone where a young prince would be married off to a princess from some other European country purely to cement our relationship with someone we were previously at war with.

What followed was that both Charles and Andrew were divorced, the exwives had relationships with unsuitable men and Charles admitted to having been in love with the then-married Camilla Parker-Bowles for decades. Of course this kind of thing has always been present but not in the full media spotlight of today. There are still those who feel Charles should not have married Camilla but I am not amongst them.

Is it time therefore for the old-fashioned outdated concept of a Royal Family living off the taxes of hard-working people to go.

According to certain left-wing newspapers they are ‘reactionary and anti-democratic’ and millions of people in this country find

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them ‘illegitimate and offensive’. Republicans claim that those wanting to get rid of the Monarchy are in fact the unheard majority.

Wrong! At the last count it had dropped from around 18% to an all-time low of 13% in May 2012 in the run up to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Pro-Monarchists, if there is such a word, were around 80% of us.

I also believe that our beloved Queen provides a safeguard against government instability. Much admired all over the world and bringing in huge revenue from tourism, she is the one thing in our society that never changes.

We can trust her totally.

She still travels the world and rarely for her own pleasure. She is above politics or partisanship at a time when politicians and political parties are viewed with suspicion.

In fact the Royals work hard for this country, paying their taxes, maintaining our heritage and even trying to be more prudent with their expenditure compared to a number of years ago. Unlike the wedding of Princess Margaret to Antony ArmstrongJones in 1960 when monogrammed banners hung along the Mall at enormous public expense, the wedding of Kate and William was far less extravagant, even using the 1902 State Landau carriage to transport the newlyweds from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. OK so it wasn’t a ‘cheap do’ but it is expected to lift the tourism industry by approximately £4 billion over 10 years and provide a massive boost to the fashion industry as well.

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Also think of it another way. Turn back the clock nineteen years and we would have had smarmy old Tony Blair as our ‘head of state’. The mind boggles; such is the stuff of nightmares. Would Japanese and American tourists flock here to see him and Cherie waving from the top of the Houses of Parliament (if that is even physically possible). I don’t think so.

And then Gordon Brown or David Cameron?

I think I may have to go and lie down in a darkened room. What’s more the head of state could potentially change every five years which makes it even more ridiculous.

Anyway, before I get out the sick bag, let’s go back to the Queen. 2016 marks her 90th birthday. While her actual birthday is on 21 April, Her Majesty’s 90th birthday party will take place in the grounds of Windsor Castle each evening from 12-15 May. ‘It will be a celebration of her life, her love of horses, her dedication to the Commonwealth and international affairs and her deep involvement with the Navy, Army and Air Force. Over 90 minutes, 900 horses and more than 1,500 participants from around the United Kingdom and the world will create a joyful event for the Queen. The 90-year journey will take us from the excitement of the birth, through to World War Two, her marriage, the Coronation and a reign of more than 60 years.

The celebration will use horses, actors, bands and dancers to tell the story. This is a once in a lifetime event. There will be a member of the Royal Family in attendance every night and the Queen will attend on the final night. The Sunday night show will be broadcast live by ITV.’ I expect it all sold out in minutes.

Republicans will moan. George Galloway and Ken Livingstone will moan. Chas and Millie will be waiting in the wings in case their turn has come at last. But the rest of us will get out the bunting and the trestle tables and have a jolly fine street party. Lots of flag waving, commemorative teapots, cucumber sandwiches, cake, Prosecco and Rule Britannia.

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

With the support of Fylde Council, Fylde CAB, Wyre Council & Care & Repair, Disability First is now providing welfare benefit outreach surgeries for people living in Fylde & Wyre. You can book a free 30 mins time slot to check you are receiving everything you are entitled to and our adviser will also provide advice and guidance for you to complete any benefit forms. To book an appointment

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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 Vincents Solicitors, CastleView, Bridge street, Garstang, PR3 1YB to book an appointment please call 0344 2451294.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GREAT ECCLESTON MARKET DAY The market takes place every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm. For information on Great Eccleston Market call 07590 043238 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------RSPCA STALMINE Our Winter opening hours are Monday’s - Shut, Tuesday Sunday 11am - 5pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG COUNTRY MARKET For quality home baking, preserves, crafts, gifts, fruit, vegetable, plants and flowers in season. At the Garstang Sports and Social Club , Lancaster Road /High Street (entrance next to LBT Motors), Garstang PR3 1FB Every Thursday 10 - 12 noon. Tea and coffee available from 9 - 30 am . Free parking at the hall .

Local contact / information T: 01995 603644 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------JUMBLE SALE W.I. Hall, Chapel Street, Great

Eccleston, PR3 0ZE. 2pm to 3.30pm on 16th April 2016 Entry Fee 20p. Stalls include Jumble, Books, Good as New, Cakes and Produce, Refreshments available. Donated goods can be left at the Hall after 10am on day of sale.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHARITY LUNCH You are invited to a Charity Lunch supporting The M O’D Bursary Fund (Vine House / Croston House) Reg. Charity No.1032828 Thursday 21st April at Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley PR3 2TB. Stalls from 11.30am, lunch served 12.30pm (choice of menu on the day) followed by a Fashion Show featuring ‘Captain Tortue Clothing’ Admission £25 by prior booking only. Information or tickets Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ARTISAN FARMERS MARKET Artisan Farmers Market, Elswick Village Hall, Roseacre Road, Elswick Fourth Saturday in the month 9am to 1pm Stalls with meats, cheeses, cakes, preserves and many more.

Cafeteria serving Bacon barmcakes, toasted teacakes, tea and coffee

Care & Support SELF HELP GROUP We meet at 7pm Sunday at Poulton Methodist Church, Queensway and welcome anyone recovering from all forms of addiction, or suffering from grief, depression or anxiety.

07740 707029 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DEMENTIA FRIENDS FIND OUT MORE There will be a free information session on living with dementia and understanding a little more about the effects of dementia on 11 April at 10 am at the Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue.

The free information session will last for between 45 – 60 minutes.

Please let the organiser know if you will be coming to ensure the venue is big enough.

Ring Barbara on 893427 or e-mail b.macdougall73@gmail.com

Social Groups 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, Coffee 30p.

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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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL DISCUSSION GROUP FOR MEN Breakfast, Board Games, Darts, Chill and Chat, Pool, Coffee. The Roger Bleasdale Room at the rear of Poulton Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 7PU. Regular meetings held every other Wednesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Contact Martin Webster on 01253 362140 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WYRE U3A MONTHLY MEETING Second thursday of each month.

2pm Thornton Little Theatre. In addition to the monthly meeting wide range of activities takes place from Bowling and Walking to Egyptology and Foreign Languages. All take place within small groups meeting usually once a month but sometimes more frequently and in a variety of different venues. Contact Jaqui 01253 867739 or Google Wyre U3A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE FRIENDSHIP GROUP Meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 2pm to 4pm, 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.

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SCRABBLE GROUP Would you like to play Scrabble?

Maybe we could start a Scrabble Group. You don’t need to be an expert! Poulton le Fylde location...

Please ring and leave a message on 891157 stating your preferred evening.

Clubs & Societies POULTON DRAMA AMATEUR 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. 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.

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Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah. Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 (answerphone) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 nonaudition 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARD SCHOOL (playing solo) At Poulton Community Centre every Saturday afternoon at

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1.15pm. We are looking for new players should anybody be interested. 01253 856577 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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-lefylde-hcs.co.uk for details.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE FAMOUS POULTON CHESS CLUB Now meets every Monday from 7 p.m. throughout the year, at Booths café, Booths new store, in the centre of Poulton. Free parking, and also in the Hardhorn Road car park. Free tea and coffee

for members. 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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Carleton, FY6 7QE Meets Wednesday evenings, 7.30 10.00pm September to May. Everyone is welcome, no partner or experience required. Contact Ann Cameron on 01253 829114 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30pm 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.

Contact: Terry 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY SOCIETY We meet at St Martin and St Hilda in Carleton on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm 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/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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PEARLS OF POULTON WI You are very welcome to the Poulton branch of the Women’s Institute. We meet on the first

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Thursday of every month (except August) at 7.30pm in St Chads Primary School hall on Hardhorn Road in Poulton. Have a look on Facebook or call 01253 883163 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON THURSDAY CIRCLE (Originally Poulton Arts and Crafts) was formed 32 years ago.

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 1.45pm, 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 welcome of any age group. Phone Jackie on 828642 or Dorothy on 884927 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THORNTON CLEVELEYS AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY meets weekly each Monday 8pm – 10pm (except Bank Holidays) at Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys. New and lapsed members all welcome ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

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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 Endon –Sea. We have demonstrators too! Come as a guest for £2. For more information contact Sandra tel. 01253 813739 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY Blackpool Art Society is one of the oldest Art Societies in the country and we have our own studio on Wilkinson Avenue 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, and we run Weekend Workshops from time to time. We hold Art Exhibitions for our members works at different venues in Blackpool and the Fylde.

We welcome new members and if you are interested in Art contact :Rod Robinson tel.01253 790692 for more information.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30pm 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 winter season when we have presentations and videos in German. In the summer months we have conversation evenings on a wide variety of topics in German, all with the chance for you to join in. Contact: Terry 01253 867825 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

POULTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY We meet every Thursday evening at 7-30pm in Poulton Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, FY6 7ST, from September to June each year. Everyone interested in photography is welcome to attend any of our meetings. Further info from Ray Wilson 01253 886974 or www.poultonps.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON-IN-BLOOM Spring surely is here now and we can look forward to getting out in the garden still hoping all that water has soaked away. We have planned our themes and colours for the plots and now is the time to order your tub in commemoration of loved ones; please contact Pat Bick [01253] 701862 . We would welcome anybody to join our small group of willing workers.

Litter Pick Friday April 29th at 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 afterwards. For more information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 g t ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLETON COMMUNITY MUSIC Carleton Community Chorus: Do you love singing but not sure about joining a choir, then Carleton Community Chorus needs you!

The choir comprises of various ages, skills, interests & talents.

No auditions necessary, a friendly welcome awaits you. Rehearsals every Tuesday (term-time) from 7.00-8.30 pm at St Hilda’s & St Martin’s Church, Carleton. For more information, contact Phill on 07801613744.

Carleton Community Band: Rehearsals every Friday (termtime) from 4.45 until 6.00 pm at Carleton Green Community Primary School. Have a look at the website for more information about the choir and band: www.

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carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WYRE ART GROUP meet every Wednesday afternoon in the River Room at Wyre Country Park. Beginners or intermediates (with life drawing ) classes. Tel Tina on 07835050950 for more details.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ROTARY CLUB OF POULTONLE-FYLDE A club within the worldwide Rotary International organisation, we meet on Wednesday evenings at Singleton Lodge Country House Hotel, Lodge Lane, Singleton, where we have a two course meal followed by a speaker or club business.

Other activities include quizzes, bowling, as well as undertaking activities to assist within the local community and beyond. We are a friendly club and new members are most welcome. For further details, please phone Stuart on 01253 883946 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PILLING LANE WI Our next meeting will be held on Wed 6th April at St Oswald’s Parish Hall at 7.30 pm. The speaker will be Shirley Dawson who will give a talk and demonstration on Wigs. We have various outings arranged for 2016 and also meet once a month for “ladies Who Lunch “ So to meet new friends come along to one of our meetings, you will be made most welcome.

Eva Cocker 01253 811784 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLETON GARDEN CLUB Monday 11 April “Spring into Action” with an illustrated talk from Mrs Jacqueline Iddon from Bretherton.

We also have topical gardening tips for April.

We meet at St Martin’s & St Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road in Carleton for a 7:30pm start. Entry is £1 for members, £2 for non members and includes refreshments.

Everyone is welcome. For further details please see www. carletongardenclub.webs.com or email carletongardenclub@ hotmail.co.uk Monday 9 May It’s our members-only plant sale, but you can join on the night for just £5 and see if you can get yourself a bargain. It starts at 7:30 at St Martin’s & St Hilda’s Church Hall, Fleetwood Road in Carleton, entry is £1 and includes refreshments. For further details please see www. carletongardenclub.webs.com or email carletongardenclub@ hotmail.co.uk g t ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON WI Diary dates: Mon 11th April: Monthly Meeting 7.30pm at the URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane: Speakers are Pauline & Sue their topic ‘Senior Moments’. Competition ‘A Memory Aid’.

Mon 18th April: Craft club 1.30pm at the Village Hall, preparing for the County show.

Thurs 21st April: Trip to Liverpool, the Albert Dock & St. Georges Hall leave Barton Village Hall 8.45am Wed 27th April: Jewellery Jamboree WI Office Leyland, 10.30 to 3.30pm Unwanted, broken pieces of jewellery will be donated to ACWW. Mr Paul Atkinson will be the valuer.

Thurs 28th April: Luncheon club 12 for 12.30pm venue TBA. Plenty to do at Hambleton WI: for further information please contact Gaynor [01253] 702980 e.mail gaynor2386@hotmail.com or Lesley [01253] 810591 e.mail lesleyb17@yahoo.co.uk. g t

Sports & Activities PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome.

Call Julie on 07786022980 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PILATES CLASS Wednesday 6-7pm at Stalmine Village Hall, Beginners welcome.

Call Julie for more info on 07786022980 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LADIES, GIRLS AND GALS ST CHAD’S TENNIS CLUB POULTON NEEDS YOU. We have special Ladies Social nights on Mondays starting from 6.30 as soon as the nights are lighter. We welcome all levels of player and there is Team play if you would like to play more competitive tennis. We have many events arranged for 2016 season.

Vicarage Rd opp The Cube in Poulton. More details can be found by googling St Chad’s Tennis Club Poulton or by contacting Gemma the Chairman on 01253 821687 or 07810762361 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 54

Saturday mornings 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.

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For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND RELAXATION New beginners’ classes in Cleveleys and Carleton! Classes in Cleveleys at St. Teresa’s Church (FY5 3JT) and at Carleton Memorial Hall (FY6 7QE). Phone Martin on 0753 441 0657 or check out www.fyldetaichi.com for more information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TAI CHI Wednesday morning 9:3011:00am 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FRECKLETON BOWLING CLUB would like to welcome anyone who is interested in trying crown green bowling to our helpful, friendly open day bowling sessions. Every Saturday in April and May between 1pm and 3pm.

For further info Tel 01772635313

Church 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 peggynorcliffe1@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WOMENS WORLD DAY OF PRAYER “Receive Children, Receive Me” Service compiled by the ladies of Cuba. ST. CHAD’S CHURCH POULTON-LE-FYLDE Time: 2 PM. Worship Leader: Revd Carolyn LeitchSpeaker: Ann McCarthy. All are welcome.

Followed by light refreshments

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CARLETON COMMUNITY CHORUS Forthcoming Events: ‘SINGERS BY THE SEA’ (A Massed Choir Event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support): Saturday 7th May 2016 at 7.30pm @ The Marine Hall, Esplanade, Fleetwood: Wednesday 13th July 7.00-9.00 pm: St John’s Church, Thornton Tuesday 21st June 7.00-9.00 pm: Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Wednesday 13th July 7.00-9.00 pm: St John’s Church, Thornton ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ST GEORGES FUN DAY In Poulton Park Saturday 23rd April 2016, 12 till 4.00pm (see our facebook page for updates) Friends Of jean Stansfield

Children HAMBLETON UNDER 5’S BABY & TODDLER GROUP Stay and Play - fun for mixed ages, from babies and crawlers to active kids. Friendly meeting place for parents, grandparents, carers and childminders.

Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am – 12noon.

Small fee inc refreshments.

Playgroup - leave your 2+ yr old in our trusted environment to have fun and meet new friends.

Mondays (1st & 3rd of the month) 10am – 12 noon Tuesdays 10am – 12 noon. £6.00 per session inc drink & snack Both at Hambleton Village

JLM Garden Services Professional Garden Maintenance

All aspects of Garden Maintenance undertaken

Lawns - Borders - Hedges Pruning - Feeding - Fertilizing

20 years experience in the Landscape Industry and horticulturally trained

Call Jonathan on: 07702 330200 01253 895069

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