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LEXUS NX300H

By Rob Auchterlonie

Lexus’s first foray into this compact SUV sector of the market bears a body that has obviously been chopped and shaped by someone wielding a Samurai sword.

Lots of sharp cuts and angles give it a distinctive, purposeful presence, and one you’re not going to miss as it glides past. Certainly the most aggressive and mean looking car we’ve had on the drive for some time.

Very angular, dramatic shapes and the front and rear – hugely distinctive indeed with its ‘get out of my way’ front grille.

And there’s a touch of irony there, because in use it can be as docile as you like. In fact you have to drive it like a pensioner to get the best out of the available fuel and for the electric motor part of the equation to kick in.

It’s not immune from road noise and the fuel consumption figures might prove too optimistic for everyday driving – my steady mid 50mph run across country to a business meeting in the Cotswolds saw a best of 38.1 on the readout.

Mind you, that was a whole lot better than the hybrid I went there to drive, but that’s a story for another issue.

The electric CVT transmission is not one of my particular favourites. Coax any performance out of the car via your right foot and it sounds like it’s revving its Japanese (wheel) nuts off and you don’t get any sensation of it moving through gears. It makes it annoyingly noisy at times.

The F Sport version sampled here is a little sombre inside due to its black roof lining, but it’s a superbly comfortable machine with a near perfect driving position. More than your average cows worth of leather is used in there, and it’s well put together as you’d expect from Lexus, with neat red stitching picking out the leather panels inside and the rest of the cow giving the seats a smart red leather finish.

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You’re probably guessing that this is a very well equipped car, and you’d be right.

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hings like the automatic tailgate are marmite additions. Operated by the key fob, it laboriously and slowly opens while you wait patiently for enough headroom to chuck your shopping inside. At least while it’s slowly shutting you can get back inside and out of the rain.

It has a precise steering feel with a decent amount of weight so you always feel fully in control. It also means the Lexus has a predictability about the way it does its job out on the road.

Instant response from the throttle which is appreciated at junctions and roundabouts, and the NX300h is available in the UK with front or all wheel drive.

E-Four is a second electric motor, in addition to the hybrid petrol and electric powertrain, which drives the rear wheels, giving a bit of extra torque where it’s needed in four wheel drive.

FASTFACTS:

Lexus NX300h F Sport; £37,495;

2494cc four cylinder 16vDOHC with VVT-I; Hybrid Drive system output 195bhp; electric CVT, all wheel drive with E-Four; top speed 112mph, 0-62mph 9.2secs; fuel – urban 53.3, extra urban 55.4, combined 54.3; CO2 121g/km; will it fit the garage?

4630/1845/1645 (l/w/h); three year/60,000 mile warranty plus three years Lexus roadside assistance.

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             

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            

                                            

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          38

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

              

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       

  

                           

       

                             

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                    

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I.T. help is available with our volunteers, Andrew, every Monday and Thursday morning 11-12 and E-PACT Nathaniel, every Thursday evening Meetings are no longer in the 5-6. Booking essential library. We have changed to Reading Groups: e-PACT and persons wishing to Thursday Reading Group 12 May contact us should e-mail garstangoverwyreandpoulton.npt@ 6.45-7.30. NB This group will continue to meet in the library at lancashire.pnn.police.uk this earlier time. giving details of their enquiry & Craft, Knit & Chat Group Friday 13 their contact number.

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Family History Group Tuesdays VISIT GARSTANG TOURIST 2.15 - 4. Come to our drop in INFORMATION sessions every Tuesday for free Open 7 days a week. 11am to help and advice on how to do 3.30pm (30mins lunch break) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- your family tree. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out about your ancestors!

POULTON LIBRARY Baby Bounce and Rhyme every Monday and Friday 10-10.30 Story Time for under 5s every Tuesday 2.15-2.45 Toddler Rhyme Time every Thursday 10-10.30 Trailblazers: Thursday 19 May 3.45

Get online with Learn My Way – basic computing for beginners.

FREE courses available in the library. We have vacancies - to book your place or for details, please ask staff.

Meeting Rooms – most of our libraries have meeting rooms available to hire from as little as £2 an hour. Please ask for details Exhibitions: Gallery Wall: 7 – 20 May Desiree Clair – stained glass 21 May – 3 June Robert Broughton

Help is available every Saturday Morning 10-11, to access and use our digital resources eg. Ebooks, Online reference, setting up an email account, Library ELF.

Display Cabinet: 7 – 21 May Lyndsay Mason 21 May – 4 June Paul Scudder – photo books Please ask staff re availability

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Other Thursday 19 May 2pm Alan Bane “Too Young to Remember the Coronation: everyday life in the early 1950s” Talk + slides Tickets free from the library For more information or to book a place at any of the above please check online http://bit.ly/LNihy5 Telephone: 0300 1236703 Email Poulton.library@lancashire.gov.uk More about libraries http://www. lancashire.gov.uk/libraries Or just pop into the library and speak to a member of staff g t ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

KNOTT END LIBRARY Opening Hours Monday 9.30 - 12.30, 1.30 - 6.00 Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30, 1.30 - 6.00 Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30 - 12.30, 1.30 - 6.00 Friday 9.30 - 12.30, 1.30 - 6.00 Saturday 9.30 - 12.30 Lancaster Road, Knott End on Sea

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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 E: garstang.library@lancashire.gov.uk www.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 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

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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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

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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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON AREA FORUM Mon 9 May, 7pm in St Chads Church.

Hosted by the Poulton & Carleton Residents Association.

Contact for queries: lesleymiddleton84@gmail.com

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 £5 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

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Classes Wednesdays 7pm - 10 pm Afternoon Bridge Sessions Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 1.30 pm - 4.30 pm Evening Bridge Sessions - Monday to Saturday - 7.30 pm -10.30 pm Members £2, Visitors £3.20 including refreshments.

Tel 01253 856421 Email: secretary@poultonbridgeclub.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON ART CLUB The club supports the Poulton Gala every year by way of an open day and Exhibition. We meet Mon evenings from 7pm- 9.30pm In the WRVS room, Queensway Poulton.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ART GROUP Beginners and improvers.

Wednesday 2-4pm Riverside Room, at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stannah. Sue Godsiff for details 01253 713918 (answerphone) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 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

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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, or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations.

Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday in each month at Springfield House Hotel 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 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50

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.

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

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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 (termtime) 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. 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLETON GARDEN CLUB 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG PHOENIX WI Garstang Phoenix WI will be holding their next meeting at 2pm on the 11 May when our speaker will be Rosie Dummer.

This inspirational lady has had a varied and interesting career and has the great accolade of being the Army’s first helicopter pilot.

She then diversified and became an extreme cake maker and television presenter. This should be a very interesting talk.

Why not come and join us and maybe get some inspiration from this lady. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month in Garstang United Reformed Church Hall. We have a varied selection of speakers booked for the coming months and our programme is always being updated with various visits to places of interest. Committee members are always on hand to greet new members and visitors who are always warmly welcomed.

If you would like more information do not hesitate to contact any of the committee members who will be pleased to help.

Lesley Wilson (01995 605274) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HAMBLETON WI DIARY DATES Tues 3rd May: Afternoon Tea, Samlesbury Hotel, Preston, theme “Around the Wireless”.

Mon. 9th May: Monthly Meeting 7.30pm at the URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane. Speaker Carol Waterhouse – “MAM MAM IT’S THE MADWIFE”. Competition ‘a photo of you as a baby’.

Fri 13th May: 7.30pm Group Meeting [ Pilling WI, Pilling Lane WI and Stalmine WI are our guests] at the Village Hall, Church Lane, Entertainment and refreshments.

Mon 16th May: 1.30pm Craft Club, working towards your entry for the County Show, or just doing your own thing.

Tues 17th May: 6pm to 9pm Walking Treasure Hunt, set off Towneley Arms Hotel, Longridge.

18th or 21st May: Creative Crochet at the WI Office Leyland.

Thurs 26th May: 12 for 12.20pm Luncheon Club, Knott End Cafe.

Plenty of choice to amuse, entertain and educate you 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 Beryl Hartley g t ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PILLING LANE WI Next meeting Wed 4th May Speaker Niel Hendrie who will give a talk on “Who Killed Jill Dando.”

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

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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 all Ages and Abilities including 52

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 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.

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

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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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BLACKPOOL TREKKERS RAMBLING CLUB Walks are on the last Sunday of the month (except bank holidays), The coach (Jacksons) leaves Marton at 8-30am picking up through Layton and Poulton. The 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON WALKS: Friday May 20th: come along and enjoy an hour’s Health Walk around Hambleton, riverside paths, local lanes, and ginnels with lovely views of boats, creeks and gardens. Join us at the Shovels Inn car park for a 2pm prompt start, afterwards enjoy refreshments in the local pub.

For further information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PILLING METHODIST CHURCH On Saturday 11th June at 7pm the “Parkside Colliery Male Voice Choir is to revisit Pilling Methodist Church ,Smallwood Hey Rd, Pilling after their superb performance last year.

Tickets for this performance are available from Elaine Robinson- tel. 01253 790692 or Sandra Butler tel.01253 790519.

Entertainment 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

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 Hall. Term time only. Contact Gemma 07730 767397 or Facebook ‘Hambleton Under 5’s News and Events’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------POULTON CHESS CLUB JUNIOR PLAYERS (including beginners) use a Cleveleys venue, on Thursday evenings. No chess offered at your child’s school? This is the place to learn (one of the few in Lancashire). Many Cleveleys club juniors have played for Lancashire, and some for England. Simon on 07966 231 211 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TINKERBELLA RABBIT & GUINEA PIG CLUB Love rabbits and guinea pigs?

We hold weekend workshops and after school kids fun groups. We have lots of bunnies and piggies, different breeds and colours.

Come and learn about the care and welfare of the animals plus fun activities. We are also a rabbit and guinea pig sanctuary. For more information or to book a place, please call 01253 896485, All profits go towards the keep of the animals. Poulton le Fylde, FY6 7UW.

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Choosing the right estate agent and solicitor will save you time, money and some worries. A personal recommendation from someone you trust goes a long way, and the good news is that estate agents often have a solicitor they trust. One of the quirky things that may come up is buying and selling through the same estate agent - in my experience this moved the process faster towards completion.

While your mortgage company will probably do their own survey, a Homebuyer’s Report or a Building Survey by a RICS surveyor (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) is recommended.

Depending on the property, a full independent survey will set you back a few hundred pounds but it may be the best spent few hundred pounds if you put this cost into perspective against the price of the property you are buying.

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At first, our survey read like twenty four pages of doom and gloom, and we nearly gave up the house we wanted. Then I forwarded the survey to a few builders and DIY enthusiasts, and they all said the same things – that most houses may have a problem with damp, wood worm, chimney stack, flashing and so on! This is what it boiled down to: A surveyor wants you to pay them for the survey and put you off buying the house. Why? Because if you don’t buy the house, you won’t sue the surveyor! That is why the whole report reads a bit like an endless list of problems, existing and potential. On the other hand, builders will say that any problem can be fixed,they want the job!

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