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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 6 days a week. Monday to Saturday 10.30- 4.30. Closed for 30 minutes from 1-1.30.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KNOTT END LIBRARY Events for June 2018 Thursday 21st 1:30pm – 3:30pm for three weeks ‘Poetry for Beginners’ Due to the success of ‘Write A Poem In An Afternoon’ in March, Lancashire Adult Learning will be hosting a three week course at the library, ‘Poetry for Beginners’. The course is free, but booking is essential. Please contact library to book a place. Dates for our regular events 30

Monday 4th 10:00am-12:00pm The Family History Group will be meeting at the library. New members welcome. Friday 15th 2:00pm – 3:00pm Creative Writing Group. If you enjoy all things literary and fancy writing yourself, then you should come along to this group, find out more and get involved! Every Monday 10:00am-12:00pm Knit, Natter and Crochet at the library, whether you are new or more experienced in knitting, crochet or anything ‘crafty’, join our friendly group for a natter and a swap of ideas. 1:30pm-2:30pm (term time only) Free play and learn sessions, for pre-school children run by Wellbeing, Prevention and Early Help Services, (previously known as the Children Centre). Saturday 1st 10:00am – 12:00pm and Tuesday 5th 4:00pm-5:00pm Local Councillor will be available if you have any issues or problems within the Wyre area. Tuesday 19th 10:00am-11:00am Alison May, Clerk to the Town Council will be here to help with any problems you may have concerning the local area. Every Tuesday 10:00am12:00pm Knit, Natter and Crochet at the library, whether you are new or more experienced in knitting, crochet or anything ‘crafty’, join our friendly group for a natter and a swap of ideas. Every Thursday 9:30am-11:30am. I.T. Thursdays Are you interested in learning how to use a PC, Laptop or mobile devices? We now have a FREE

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GARSTANG LIBRARY Opening Hours MONDAY 9.30am - 5pm. TUESDAY 9:30am - 7:30pm. WEDNESDAY 9:30am - 12:30pm. THURSDAY 9:30am - 7:30pm. FRIDAY 9:30am 5pm. SATURDAY 9:30am - 1pm SUNDAY Closed Garstang Library,Windsor Road, Garstang PR3 1ED. Tel: 0300 123 6703. Email: garstang.library@ lancashire.gov.uk www.lancashire.gov.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON LIBRARY Regular Events Every Monday and Friday: Baby Bounce and Rhyme - for, ideal for babies up to 18 months old, from 10.00 to 10.30. Mondays If you require any help with your computer on or offline we have a number of digital volunteers available for one to one support from 10:00 – 12:00. Contact us to book a slot. Tuesdays: Scrabble Group- beginners welcome 14:00 – 15:30. Family History - Do you need help with your family tree? Meet up with our volunteer to help you with your ancestry queries. Our volunteer will answer your questions or with help you find information using the computer. Bookings taken. 14:00 – 16:00. Storytime session For our younger members, suitable for under-fives. Expect a mixture of stories and rhymes from 14:15 – 14:45. Thursdays: Toddler Rhyme Time - fun with rhymes and music, ideal for 18 months to 4 year olds from 10.00

- 10.30. Computer Courses Learn My Way, 10:30 – 12:00. Contact us to register your interest in our free classes. Adult Colouring Club bring your own book and we will provide the crayons and pencils 14:15 – 16:00. Second Thursday of each month our Reading Group meet at 18:45 – 19:30. This month they will be discussing ‘Where The Bodies Are Buried’ by Chris Brookmyre. Meeting Thurs 12th April. Every Friday Knit and Natter Craft Group meet. Come and join the friendly group to knit and chat. Refreshments available. All ages and abilities welcome. Saturday morning If you and your children are at a loose end come along and play some Board Games between 11:00 – 12:00. Special Events Fri 1st ‘Fish and Ships’ Local history talk. David Pearce and Dick Gillingham present, in their own unique style stories and pictures of Fleetwood’s nautical past with poems and songs. All Welcome. Refreshments served--------------14.15-15.15, Free. Thu 7th & Thu 21st Mindfulness. Anne Parker is now offering two sessions a month of practice and discussion. The aim of the sessions is to include some Mindfulness practice but also discuss experiences. Anne will run the sessions in tune with the group, you can be a regular, or drop in or drop out! A fresh way of living life and groups are useful for practice as well as all the other ways of learning. No need to book, just come along as it suits you. Refreshments available. 18.00-19.15, Free. Fri 8th Just Relax with Lisa Shaw. Relax and mindfulness session for busy adults who are looking for fun and effective ways to feel peaceful and calm. 14.15-15.15, Free. Thu 14th & Thu 28th Art for All. Want to try something new? Learn how to paint your own watercolour with style. Come along and meet John Crompton, the local artist running these sessions, who will guide

you through painting your own landscape or seascape for you to take away. Suitable for beginners. Booking Essential. 12.15-14.00 and 14.30-16.15, £3 Charge. Fri 22nd Joe Boe sings live. We are delighted to announce that local singer and guitar player ‘Joe Boe’ will perform at Poulton Library. Joe will be proving that musical talent really does run in the family. Joe will sing a selection of folk, rock ‘n’ roll and country and western numbers, 14.15-15.15, Free. Tues 26th Teddy Bear’s Picnic. With this being the last storytime session to be held on a Tuesday afternoon, (before the hours of the library change) why not bring your little ones along for a special picnic and storytelling session. 14.1515.15, Free. Thurs 28th Love the Skin You’re In. Come and meet Natasha and Rebecca who will be talking about natural skincare and bodycare products and the benefits of natural beauty. They will be bringing along products for you to try. This is a drop-in session. All are welcome. 18.0019.25. Free. Fri 29th-Dementia talk This is an interactive event to help those people who are caring for someone with dementia. This session is designed to give people a better awareness and understanding of dementia and to give an insight into this often progressive disease. Refreshments served, 14.15-15.00, Free. Sat 30th Bug Band. If you would like a morning of lively entertainment come along and join us for what promises to be a toe tapping event. A group of talented musicians on banjos, ukuleles and guitars, playing a selection of well-known songs. All welcome and refreshments will be available, 10.30-12.15. Free Exhibitions 19/05 - 01/06 Paintings by Vivien Clayton. 02/06 - 15/06 Dominic Trent – a selection of watercolours. 16/06 - 29/06 Christine Ashton- watercolours. 30/06 -13/07 A selection of work

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by members of the Poulton Arts society Cabinet Display There is a small cabinet for exhibiting small items of interest to the local community or for selling small craft items made by local artists. Please ask Library staff for further details. 19/05 -01/06 Rea Meredith displays a selection of knitted toys and baby items which can be purchased. 02/06 - 15/06 Children’s cards by Susan Wallace. 16/06 -29/06 Elizabeth Coop has a selection of crochet gifts for sale. 30/06 -13/07 Catherine Thompson displays pastels and paintings Tel: 0300 123 6703 or Email: poulton.library@lancashire.gov. uk

Notices WELFARE BENEFIT OUTREACH SURGERIES The Wyre surgery is at Wyre Civic Centre, Poulton. With the support of Fylde Council, Fylde CAB, Wyre Council & Care & Repair, Disability First is now providing welfare benefit outreach surgeries for people living in Fylde & Wyre. You can book a free 30 mins time slot to check you are receiving everything you are entitled to and our adviser will also provide advice and guidance for you to complete any benefit forms. To book an appointment contact Disability First on 472202/3 or email andycoupland@ disabilityfirst.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME TO DISABLED PEOPLE Phone AbilityNet on 0800 269 545 or visit www.abilitynet.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WYRE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU 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 32

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 The market takes place every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm. For information on Great Eccleston Market call 07590 043238 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 No Farmers Markets during December and January. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

RSPCA BLACKPOOL & NORTH LANCASHIRE Please visit our website for moe details about our current special appeals. Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, Lancashire FY6 0JR. Tel: 01253 703000. Web: www. rspcablackpool.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG COUNTRY MARKET We sell cakes, preserves, handicrafts and plants, all home made - in the Sports and Social Club, off High Street/Lancaster Rd, Garstang. We open at 9.30 for tea/coffee and cake, then produce

is on offer from 10 o’clock. This is a weekly event with free entry. Ample parking outside the club house. Tel 01995 603644 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON IN BLOOM The plots will all have been planted up this first week in June the judges will be coming in mid July and we would welcome anyone to join us this year to help weed, water and generally help to keep the plots of flowers looking their best. We would like to win a Gold Award, if we all work together for the Village I am sure we can achieve this. Please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 for further information. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG OUTDOOR MARKET on the High Street. Open every Thursday 8am - 2.30pm. All year round. For Info: 07973 133294 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WINMARLEIGH’S MEAT BINGO EVENING Winmarleigh Village Hall’s Meat Bingo starting every first Wednesday until May 2018 inclusive. Eyes Down 7.30pm, refreshments included and all meat is supplied by Honeywells. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON LITTER PICK We are holding the litter pick on Thursday 31st June at 10.30am, meeting at the Shovels Inn car park picks and bags provided, afterwards having a drink, food and a natter. Why not join us and help to keep Hambleton a place to be proud of. For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL FYLDE & WYRE SAMARITANS We offer emotional support for whatever you are going through. Telephone 116 123 (Freephone) E-mail: jo@samaritans.org. 16 Edward Street, Blackpool, FY1 1BA. We receive callers at the door most days until 9.00pm

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mindfulness courses with UK Registered Mindfulness Teacher who has 20 years NHS mental health experience and 15 years SELF HELP GROUP We meet at 7pm Sunday at Poulton mindfulness teaching experience. Methodist Church, Queensway and Lisa is also a Consultant Mindfulness Teacher for Oxford welcome anyone recovering from University currently assisting on all forms of addiction, or suffering the MYRIAD Trial. from grief, depression or anxiety. Contact Lisa Graham on 07740 707029 / 07920 115305. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 07597 998804 or email admin@ lancashiremindfulness. THE CHERNOBYL co.uk or go to website www. CHILDREN’S LIFE LINE lancashiremindfulness.co.uk Founded in 1991 to help the --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------children affected by the Chernobyl THIS IS SILVERLINE. disaster. The Blackpool Link meet Need help? The Silver Line is the on the 1st Thursday and 3rd only free confidential helpline Wednesday of each month at the providing information, friendship Miller Arms, Singleton. Meetings and advice to older people, start at 7:45pm. New members are open 24 hours a day, every day most welcome to join our friendly of the year. Age limit over 55. group. We need volunteers to host The Samaritans text service is children for four weeks during the limited at the mo as it’s new and summer, provide support to host volunteers needed. However: families and to help fund-raise. they can still be contacted via the For more info please contact telephone or website, and people David Lowe 07986 599041 do not need to be suicidal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STEPPING STONES BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP HAMBLETON Living with loss? Why not come to our Bereavement Support Group? This is a non religious group where you can meet others in a similar NEW LOCAL ASPERGERS situation in a relaxed informal GROUP environment.We meet on the 4th Are looking for new members. Wednesday of the month between Meet like-minded adults for 2pm and 3pm at Hambleton intelligent conversation (no small Parish Church Hall, Church Lane, talk) & occasional activities such Hambleton. All are welcome. as bowling at Thornton YMCA or --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------meals out in quiet restaurants etc. PARKINSON’S UK LOCAL Enquiries most welcome. Please ADVISER show family members who Sharon Holland, covering might be interested. Either join Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Facebook group: ‘Aspergers Lancaster. Offering information 16+ Blackpool Area Connect’ or and support to anyone with a email Becky: becky_boo1967@ diagnosis of Parkinson’s and their yahoo.co.uk families. If you would like to get in --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- touch to discuss if I can help you, LANCASHIRE MINDFULNESS please ring; 0344 225 3757, email CIC sholland@parkinsons.org.uk or FREE Mindfulness introductory/ visit the Parkinson’s UK website; taster sessions Eight-week www.parkinsons.org.uk

Social Groups 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Brian 870351. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE ELSWICK SINGERS If you love singing, why not come along to The Elswick Singers who are looking for new members, particularly Tenor and Bass (ladies not excluded!). We sing a wide range of music to suit all tastes. We meet every Tuesday evening in Elswick Village Hall at 7.30 pm. If you would like to come along, we are a friendly Choir and will make you most welcome. For further info contact elswicksingers@gmail.com or facebook.com/ElswickSingers

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KEYBOARD/SYNTH/PIANO PLAYER WANTED Hello our band are looking for a female keyboard, synth player. We play Shoegaze/Post-Rock/Math Rock/Gloom-Pop sort of music, it’s all nice melodies but with odd timings and non linear song structures. Our sound is similar to stuff like Marriages, Emma Ruth Rundle, Foals, Daughter, And So I Watch You From Afar, The Cure, Mogwai. We practice once a week in our own rehearsal space. Our band name is Oceans Over Alderaan and you can listen to us at https://tinyurl.com/ ooasounds. Message us on our facebook page www.facebook. com/oceansoveralderaan or email: oceansoveralderaan@ gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PREESALL SEWING GROUP Sale of craft work, cushions, bags, quilts etc. available at the Youth Community Centre, Preesall behind the Bethel Church/ Co-op on Friday mornings between 9.30am and 12noon. All profits to go to Trinity Hospice. For info please contact Linda Ireton [01253] 790851 or e.mail martin. ireton@yahoo.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREATIVE DAYS Upholstery and Fabric Printing Workshops. Make a Footstool, Lampshade or Cushion Cover printed with your own unique design. Times and days to suit, just call to arrange. Bring a friend and get a discount. Helen 07743424084 34

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/tea & a biscuit for 50p Meet your friends for a chat. Open from 10-1pm Mon - Sat ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE 60+ CENTRE Queensway, Poulton Le Fylde. We are open Monday to Friday 10 to 1pm including Saturday mornings until12. Our mottos are: ‘Come as a stranger and leave as a friend’ and ‘Meet old friends and make new friends.’ Various events throughout the year. Tea and Coffee only 50p best value in Poulton. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OVER WYRE SOCIAL AND ACTIVITY GROUP Our next meeting of OWSAC will be held at St Oswalds’ Parish Hall on 21st June from 2pm until 4pm we will be having an afternoon tea, come along all are welcome Anne Bewes 01253811712 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

POULTON FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE MIDSUMMER COFFEE MORNING Saturday 23 June, 10am to 12noon, Poulton Methodist Church. Admission free. Tea/ coffee, biscuits and bacon barmcakes on sale. Cakes, Preserves, Clothes, Bottles-on-strings, and Raffle Charity number 511009

Clubs & Societies POULTON DRAMA AMATEUR DRAMATIC GROUP We rehearse in Poulton Methodist

Church, Queensway, Tues & Thurs evenings from 7.30pm. Observers welcome and we are always looking for new members. Contact Secretary 01253 895024 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Tel. 01253 899211. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 We are a small and friendly bird watching club who meet at The River Wyre Inn at Poulton on the fourth Tuesday of each month

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at 7.45pm. Whether you are experienced or just starting you will be most welcome, for £3.00 you can visit one of our meetings, the annual cost is £14.00 or £10.00 as a concession. Visit our web site www.fyldebirdclub.org or email jean.wagstaff@hotmail. co.uk. Birds of Marton Mere To order a copy online see ww.fyldebirdclub.org/ or email our treasurer KBeaver@uclan. ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Welcomes new members : we meet every Monday from 7 to 9pm ( except Bank holidays) at the United Reform Church, Queensway, Poulton. We have a planned programme to follow or you can do your own thing : we also have regular demonstrations by well known artist and events through out the year. For details phone: 07908731044. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ART GROUP Beginners and improvers. Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah. Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.poulton-lefylde-hcs.co.uk for details. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

POULTON CHESS CLUB Meets at 6.45pm every Monday throughout the year at Booths café, Poulton. Free parking, and also in the Hardhorn Road car park. Free membership for League team players. Free tea and coffee. Phone Ken 892584, or just turn up. Juniors meet elsewhere: Simon 07966 231 211 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG FOR ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCING 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, no partners required, and the club meets at the Old Grammar School now the Arts Centre 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. Joan Anderson 01524 61483 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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has a large library of books, CDs and many resources that are available for free loan to members. Website details www.lfhhs.org.uk and contact telephone 01253 858058 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PEARLS OF POULTON WI You are very welcome to the Poulton branch of the Women’s Institute. We meet on the first Thursday of every month (except August) at 7.30pm in Booths cafe in the centre of Poulton. Call 01253 883163 for more details. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON THURSDAY CIRCLE (Originally Poulton Arts and Crafts) 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. Friendly group of approximately 30 ladies and new members would be welcome of any age group. Phone Jackie on 828642/Dorothy on 884927 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY If you like painting for pleasure 36

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. Info contact Sandra tel. 01253 813739 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY North Fylde Photographic Society are holding a series of exhibitions of Photographic Prints in Thornton & Fleetwood Libraries. Free admission during normal Library opening times. Fleetwood Library 7th July to 4th August. Thornton Library - 11th August to 8th September. New members, of any level, are always welcome. Further details please see www.northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact secretary Neil Pascoe on 01253 734243 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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. Info, contact Phill on 07801613744. www. carletoncommunitymusic.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ROTARY CLUB OF POULTONLE-FYLDE 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, undertaking activities to assist within the local community and beyond. Friendly club. New members welcome. Phone Stuart on 883946 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG PHOENIX WI We have a varied programme of interests planned, which includes

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visits to places of interest and local restaurants, as well as a varied selection of speakers. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 2pm in Garstang United Reformed Church Hall. Members of the committee are always available to greet new members and to introduce them to fellow members. Lesley (01995 605274) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLETON LADIES GROUP St Martins & St Hildas Church 2nd Tuesday of every month 1.45pm. Most welcome to come and meet new people and interesting speakers as well as a walking group/ladies luncheon, and theatre trips. Tel Hilary 01253 891569 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CABUS WI You are welcome to join our group which meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm, at Cabus Village Hall. Contact Eileen Smith, President. 01995 606842 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in, or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday in each month at The Shovels Inn at Hambleton. 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 790692. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON WI Diary dates for June 2018 Monday 11th Members night - be prepared for a surprise evening as the committee sit back and the WI members take over. Competition ‘ A musical instrument’. Thursday 14th Healthy Living Day and Gardening Demo at Brindle Community Hall. Monday 11th or Saturday 16th – Beginners Dressmaking at the LFWI Office,

Leyland. Monday 18th 1.30pm – Sewcial club at the Village Hall, bring your own project or just come for a cuppa and a natter. Thursday 28th 12.30 for 1pm Luncheon club – Castle Gardens, Carleton. Plenty of entertainment and education at Hambleton WI For further information please contact Gaynor [01253] 702980 or e.mail gaynor2386@hotmail. com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PILLING LANE WI We had a wonderful talk from Sharon Bromley last night who told us that she had quite a lot of left over material from having made clothes for herself and children when they were young and wasn’t quite sure what to do with it. She found a lampshade making kit on line and decided to have a try at making one, the instructions were very easy to follow and to her surprise had finished her first lampshade within an hour, she reckons she can now put one together in 40 minutes. They came in all sizes from 20cm to 40cm and have taken over her house, her mother and her sisters’ houses. We were totally enraptured with her craft and quite a few members went home with their own kits (good luck to all of them). Our next meeting at St. Oswalds’ Parish Hall is on 6th June at 7.30pm and Alan Banes a popular speaker will be giving us a talk on musicals, their music and their history so come along and meet us all are welcome.. Anne Bewes 01253811712 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STALMINE WI We meet every third Tuesday of the month at Stalmine Village Hall at 7:15pm. Interesting speakers and good company, a warm welcome assured. Tel: Margaret 700926

Sports & Activities 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

YOGA CLASSES- GARSTANG & GREAT ECCLESTON Looking to relax and unwind or increase energy, flexibility and strength? Then come and practise Hatha Yoga in Garstang with Samantha. All classes are for mixed abilities (unless stated) as exercises are worked up in stages and most classes are drop in, except those ** which run as courses. Catterall Village Hall: MONDAY 8 – 9.30pm, THURSDAY 8.15 – 9.15pm (Improvers), SATURDAY 9.30 – 11am**. Cabus Village Hall: WEDNESDAY 10.45 – 12.15pm (Beginners). Great Eccleston Village Centre: THURSDAY 9.45 – 11.15am ** (Beginners). In addition there is a special Gentle class for Seniors on MONDAY Mornings at Cabus Village hall (10 – 11.30am) & MONDAY Afternoons at Great Eccleston Village Centre (1 – 2.30pm **). Plus a more Dynamic Yoga for Sport class on WEDNESDAY Evenings at Kirkland

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and Catterall Memorial Hall (7.30 – 9pm). For all enquiries please call Samantha 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. 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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, the Pendle area, North Wales 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 usually three grades of walks each month, making sure 38

there is something for everyone to enjoy. In addition, the Club holds various social events throughout the year and these are always well attended. If you would like to know more about the Club and how to join us please visit our website www. fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone 01253 886181 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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? Join our friendly adult swimming club with easy access to the main pool at Fleetwood YMCA. Open exclusively to our club members every Sat 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Walks are last Sunday of the

month (except bank holidays), The coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8-30am picking up through Layton and Poulton. Cost is £8.00 for each trip and £5 for children, the length of the walks are between 5 and 7 miles and sometimes a shorter walk of 2 or 3 miles is available. Suitable for all age groups. Contact Bernard on 764386 or 403261 for more info. bernard1538@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE FYLDE TAI CHI ASSOCIATION Classes from 9-10am and are held at Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Carleton. FY6 7QE. All are welcome irrespective of their level. Please contact Martin for more info on 0753 441 0657 or via info@fyldetaichi. com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP We meet on Monday evenings from September to May in the United Reformed Church Hall, Croston Road, Garstang PR3 1FL from 7.30- 9.30. Everyone welcome, no partner or previous dancing experience is required! Contact Pam (01995)603536 or Ian (01995)603998 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HATHA YOGA CLASSES YOGA FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS With Julie Holland (British Wheel of Yoga Diploma Teacher) at The Memorial Hall, Carleton. TUESDAYS from 7pm to 8:30pm. WEDNESDAY 5.45pm to 7:15pm. Yoga can help improve your general wellbeing and flexibility, help you to relax and breathe better. Classes are designed for all ages and abilities and you can work at your own pace as we practice postures in stages. There is a relaxation session at the end of the class to help you to unwind. For more information contact me on 07712 732616 or email me at Joolsh09@yahoo.co.uk.

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MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Come and join us every Monday at St Bernadette’s Parish Hall from 2pm-3pm for some gentle exercise to music, come along and make new friends.All ages welcome. For further details phone Ann 593343 or Jenny 354278 or just turn up. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

POULTON ILGI TAEKWONDO SELF DEFENCE CLASSES Every Sunday 11:00 to 12:30 At Poulton YMCA The Eagles Breck road, Poulton-Le-Fylde Tel 07548 203887 or 07500 214422 Email poultonilgitaekwondo@outlook. com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FYLDE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING SOCIETY Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Ave, Carleton FY6 7QE from 7.30 - 10.00pm. We may not be as glamorous as ‘Strictly’, but we do have lots of fun and all for the princely sum of £2.00 per week. If you would like to join us, you will be made welcome and be assured that you do not need to have a partner, though it is advisable to bring some soft lowheeled shoes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TIME TO DANCE! with Steve and Jane at St Oswalds Church Hall, Fleetwood Rd. Preesall. 3rd Friday of every month. Popular sequence, Ballroom and Latin dancing for all to enjoy. 7.30pm-10.30pm £4.00 per person inc. Tea & Coffee in break. Info and enquiries Steve 07868 736820 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON KARATE ACADEMY Have you ever thought about taking up a Martial Art to learn

self defence or just to keep fit and healthy? Poulton Karate Academy is a traditional Japanese Karate club based at Hodgson Academy, Poulton Le Fylde. The clubs instructors have many years of experience who are Japanese trained, but more importantly DBS Checked, first aid trained and fully insured who are able to take you through to black belt and beyond. In a world of increasing poor health and fitness, why not come along and see the benefits for yourself? Contact Kev Berry for details by emailing him at ramelsfield@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WOW WALKERS Wednesday Over Wyre Walkers are a group of retired and semi retired walkers. Walks are arranged for all abilities. We car share and take turns leading walks. We travel to walks in Lancashire Cumbria and Yorkshire Dales. Info contact Sue on 01253 702866 or email sue. siouxcountry@btinternet.com. Or 07773725777. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MOORLAND TENNIS CLUB FREE TENNIS DAY Saturday 14th April, 10am – 2pm Free fun for all the family, Discount on group coaching sessions if sign up on the day, Adult Cardio Tennis (Fitness based session). Times for the sessions: 10.00 – 10.45 Mini Tennis Red, Ages 5 – 8 years old. 11.00– 11.45 Mini Tennis Orange Ages 8 – 9 years old. 11.00 – 11.45 Mini Tennis Green, Ages 9 – 11 years old. 12.00 – 12.45 Juniors Ages 11+. 12.00 – 12.45 Adults, 1.00 – 1.45 Cardio Tennis Adults. To book your place on any of the above sessions or any enquiries: Contact Club Coach – James Handforth 07827 223138 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON WALKS Friday 8th June and 29th June 10.30am:- Enjoy an hour’s Health

Walk around Hambleton, riverside paths, local lanes, and ginnels with views of boats, creek and gardens. Join us at the Shovels Inn Car Park, Green Meadow Lane, FY6 9AL afterwards we will enjoy refreshments in the local pub. For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG WALKS Wednesday 6th June, 10.30am. Meet outside the Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, PR3 1EF, next to Booths. We enjoy an hours Health Walk around the weinds and paths along either the canal or the river with fantastic views of the Castle and the Bowland Fells and return for a welcome cuppa. For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STALMINE WALKS Thursday 21st June, 2pm. A one hour health walk in the lovely village of Stalmine starting from the Seven Stars Pub, moderately easy walking. For further information please contact Beryl Hartley on [01253]700066 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLETON WALKS Thursday 14th June. 2pm Meet at the Castle Gardens Hotel at 2pm for a prompt start and enjoy an hour’s Health Walk around the lovely countryside of Carleton and return for a welcome drink. For further information please contact:- Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066

Children KNOTT END GOLF CLUB is offering FREE JUNIOR (up to age 16) Membership in 2018. An introductory morning will be held at the club during Feb half-term. Parents/Guardians of interested youngsters should contact the club for further details

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Tel: 01253 810576 e: hilary@knottendgolfclub.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 Hall. Term time only. Contact Gemma 07730 767397 or Facebook ‘Hambleton Under 5’s News and Events’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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