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Go veggie National Vegetarian Week (Monday 14th – Sunday 20th May) is an annual awareness week aiming to show people how tasty and nutritious a vegetarian diet can be.

Celebrate this week of meat-free eating with this delicious mushroom burger recipe.

Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes .............................................................

You’ll need 2 large Portobello mushrooms 8 shallots, peeled and quartered 4 tbsp vegetarian pesto, plus a little extra 1 tsp olive oil ½ tsp sugar 85g round soft goats’ cheese 2 ciabatta rolls .............................................................

What to do Pre heat oven 200c/180c fan/gas mark 6. Remove the stalks from the mushrooms and chop them very finely.

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ink Rabbit Events presents Sonars and Oceans Over Alderaan playing live at Bootleg Social Club on Sat 19th May at 9pm

Sonars are a two piece Electro-Psych outfit from Brighton (UK) and Bergamo (IT). During the 2015/16 leg of their “Dragonfly Tour” they toured extensively, performing over 200 concerts throughout Europe, and have played alongside acts such as; Verdena, The Lucid Dream, Gnoomes, Echoic, DTCV, Masonics, Holy Wave, DeWolff, The Warlocks, Dead Rabbits, Holy Nothing and The Cesarians. They recently played SXSW in Texas and Canadian Music Week.

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lackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company present The Tony and Olivier award-winning Me and My Girl, a musical with music by Noel Gay and its original book and lyrics by Douglas Furber and L. Arthur Rose.

The musical is set in the glittering 1930s and tells the story of an unapologetically unrefined cockney gentleman named Bill Snibson, who learns that he is the 14th heir to the Earl of Hareford. Bill must choose between fitting in with proper society or losing his girl, fishmonger’s assistant Sally Smith.

Me and My Girl had a successful original run in the West End in 1937, and was turned into a film in 1939, titled The Lambeth Walk, named after one of the show’s songs. The show includes classic favorites such as the song The Sun Has Got His Hat On, Leaning On A Lamppost and The Lambeth Walk.

Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company have presented such hits as, Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Grease, and 9 To 5 at Blackpool’s premier theatre and have received incredible reviews and awards for their productions.

Me And My Girl will play Wednesday 30th May 2018

It’s a girl thing to Saturday 1st June 2018 every evening at 7.30pm with matinee performances on Thursday and Saturday. Tickets start from £18 with child, concession and family tickets available.

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and even car boot sales can provide an Aladdin’s cave of unusual containers and statues, chimney pots which can be upended to house colourful plants, quirky garden seating and ornaments.

Old railway platform seats and seating from boats have been put to use in the past, while DIY enthusiasts have constructed seats featuring little more than a short piece of scaffolding plank resting on two neat piles of old bricks. Funky benches have been made using old tyres at either end supporting seats of painted scaffolding planks.

If you live near the sea, explore the beach to search for large pieces of driftwood, or shells out of which you could make a feature mosaic to hang on your house wall. Mosaics and patterns can also be made out of pebbles or broken coloured tiles arranged Roman style.

Fallen logs can be used to edge paths, while those on a budget may be more inclined to go for local gravel.

Eye-catching containers can be made out of anything you may otherwise dump, from old food cans painted with brightly coloured weather-resistant paint, to sinks which can house a myriad of rock plants, and teapots, mugs and rusty buckets with holes drilled in the bottom which can be planted up and strategically placed to brighten up the scene.

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stained, varnished and lined with black plastic, while broken pots can be used for a display of rock plants such as sempervivums, surrounded by broken bits of pot.

Wine aficionados who are lucky enough to have had their wine delivered in wooden boxes with lovely embossed logos should consider growing salad crops in them. See if your local wine merchant might have any boxes spare and preserve the wood with Danish oil to weatherproof it as well as drilling holes in the base for drainage. Port boxes can also act as good containers.

You can also grow crops in old drawers, weatherproofing the wood first and then drilling holes for drainage and lining the drawers with plastic. You may also have to add corner braces to the drawers to stop the wood from warping, but they will make eye-catching veg containers.

Use your own home-grown stems of bamboo, when the canes are green and flexible, or red dogwood, to cut and weave into plant supports.

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The common peony, P. officinalis, is a cottage garden favourite, growing 60cm (2ft) high and producing 12cm (5in) blooms in a variety of shades, flowering in May and June. The most popular are P. lactiflora, which flower in June. Good scented varieties include ‘Duchesse de Nemours’ or ‘Sarah Bernhardt’. For big, bold flowers, go for ‘Bowl of Beauty’, which produces pink flowers with a cream centre.

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The earliest sowings of spinach should now be ready for cutting, although it’s worth sowing more seed throughout May for a continuous crop. Pick leaves when they are 5-10cm for eating raw in salads, but let them grow bigger if you want them for cooking. If you have sown spinach in seed drills during March or April, you’ll need to water it in June or July. Give the soil a good soaking once a week to stop it bolting, and then keep picking over it regularly.

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Discover Bluebell Woodlands, Wildlife, Upland Views and Local History. There are walks for all abilities throughout the week. The festival is co-ordinated by the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival and supported by Wyre Council.

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Featuring a wide selection of rum and the smoothest selection of reggae music. Guests will be taken on a rum journey around the world, hosted by the Reggae Sound System, as they taste rare and special craft rums from the West Indies, South America, Australia, the Philippines, Mauritius and other surprise locations.

With carnival dancers, steel drum performances and traditional Caribbean food, the Rum & Reggae Festival is set to be a colourful and tantalising affair.

Guests will be drawn into the ubiquitous party vibe most commonly associated with rum culture thanks to a huge injection of reggae music. Across multiple stages featuring incredible reggae acts, the festival offers more than just a place to sample this famous spirit that is brewed the world over.

On entry guests will be greeted with a welcome Rum Punch and handed a Rum Atlas – a pocket-sized guide detailing the fine selection of hand-picked and exciting rums available from all corners of the globe.

From exotic fruits and dark aromatics to well-rounded aged rums and young blends, guests will be spoilt for choice. They include the award-winning La Hechicera that’s aged up to 21 years; the best-selling high proof rum in the world Wray & Nephew (90% of rum sales in Jamaica are of Wray and Nephew); the first release from Scotland’s Dark Matter Distillers, Dark Matter Spiced Rum; and Pineapple Rum - never intended for resale and a tribute to the esteemed Reverend

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Both sipping and mixing rum-lovers are catered for at this event. Festival goers can order their favourite Rum of the Day and have it posted after the event has finished. There is also a rum cocktail bar and for those wanting a bit of fizz to their drink - a Cubanisto beer bar serving up the premium-spirit beer drink, complete with its UV-light glow-in-the-dark properties!

Infectious entertainment is the epicentre of every Rum & Reggae Festival and the event has some huge talent lined up. Laid Blak, who’ll bring their distinctive good-times vibe via a melting pot of Urban Reggae, Funk and Jazz. If this wasn’t enough to get the body moving, there’ll be carnival dancers and steel drum performances galore. There’s also a photo booth – free of charge! – to capture those memorable festival moments.

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The Rum & Reggae Festival is the ultimate place to sample rums from around the world with a festival party atmosphere guaranteed to get the heart pumping and the feet moving.

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The negative effects of secondhand smoke on humans are well known, but the impact passive smoking can have on our pets is something that smokers often underestimate, or might not consider at all.

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She continued that ‘Recent scientific studies have found that family pets can be affected by passive smoking. Vets regularly see the devastating impact smoking can have on pets, from respiratory problems like asthma and chronic coughing through to more serious conditions such as cancers like lymphoma, which in cats is twice as likely if they have exposure to cigarette smoke.

Thanks to funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery we’ve launched a campaign to tackle this issue. We want pet owners to realise that if they smoke, their pets smoke too.’

Passive smoking in dogs is linked to the onset of breathing problems and there are links between breathing in passive smoke and

difficult-to-treat nasal and sinus cancers in longer nosed breeds, and lung cancer in other breeds.

In cats, their grooming habits mean that once smoke lands on their fur, they can swallow the harmful chemicals through licking. Cigarette smoke can also be harmful to pet birds and small pets (such as guinea pigs and rats) as they have sensitive respiratory systems. Pet owners can reduce the risk to their pets by smoking outside, away from their pets — or even better, by stopping smoking altogether.

PDSA is the UK’s leading vet charity. On a mission to improve pet well-being through prevention, education and treatment. For more information and pet health advice visit www.pdsa.org.uk

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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 April 2018 Karen Cumpsty the manager has moved to take up a new role as manager of Thornton Library. We wish her well in the future. This leaves Knott End Library in a period of transition as we await appointment of a new manager.

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forward to in the future.

Tuesday 8th May 1:30pm-4:00pm Introduction to Ipads and Tablets – Taster. This one-off course will introduce the basics of wireless devices. The course is designed as an introduction to the next course below. Tuesday 15th May – Tuesday 26th June (6 weeks) 1:30pm-4:00pm This six week course builds on topics covered on the taster course. Both courses are free, but booking is essential.

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SECOND MONDAY of each month Home Library Service. For those who are housebound, or struggle to come into the library, why not sign up to our Home Library Service? We offer books in normal and large print, and talking books. Volunteers from the RVS collect and deliver once a month.

Please contact the library on the telephone number below.

Regular events 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. EVERY MONDAY 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). EVERY TUESDAY 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. NEW - THURSDAY 10:00am12:00pm If you have any computer queries our volunteer is available to help. Please contact the library to reserve a half-hour slot..

EVERY THURSDAY 9:30am-11:30am Interested in learning how to use a computer – we now have our FREE basic computer course available on Thursday mornings from 9.30am-11.30am. Please contact the library for more details.

EVERY FRIDAY 10:30am-11:00am Baby and Toddler, Bounce and Rhyme sessions. Suitable for all pre-school children. A fun filled session with action songs and music. Knott End Library is always looking for a variety of speakers & entertainment for the local people. If you have something that you think our local community would like see, please contact a member of staff at the Library. Lancaster Road, Knott End on Sea FY6 0AU. Tel 0300 1236703. www.lancashire. gov.uk. E:mail knottend.library@ lancashire.gov.uk 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

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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 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. Thursday 3rd and 17th May 12.15pm – 2.00pm and 2.30pm – 4.15pm - £3 charge Introduction to Australia through the City of Sydney. Have you been enjoying the sights of the Gold Coast, Australia whilst watching the Commonwealth Games?

Come along and meet Clive Jones as he presents his fascinating insight to Australia via the city of Sydney through a selection of slides and interesting anecdotes.

All welcome and refreshments will be available. Friday 11th May 2.15pm – 3.15pm - Free.

Young Poulton Photographers.

Come along and see this annual competition and exhibition at Poulton Library. Friday 11th May to 31st May – All day – Free.

Salute to the Past. We welcome local man Roy Pickup, who was a RAC motorcycle patrolman, to give us a humorous talk about his work as a patrolman in the 1960’s.

All welcome. Refreshments will be available. Friday 18th May 2.15pm – 3.15pm. Free Dementia Course. This is a course specifically designed to give people a better awareness and understanding of Dementia and Alzheimer’s, and an insight into this often progressive disease. It will cover what Dementia actually is and the needs of people who have the disease. This event is free to all adults over 19, booking

is essential. Monday 21st May 2.00pm – 5.00pm. A Visit to Lundy We welcome local man Graham Chadwick to Poulton Library who is a regular visitor to Lundy. Come along and find out about the history and beauty of this island in the Bristol Channel through Graham’s humorous talk. All welcome and refreshments will be available. Friday 25th May 2.15pm – 3.00pm – Free Exhibitions 21/04 – 04/05 Billie Franks displays acrylics on canvas. 05/05 – 18/05 A selection of paintings by William McCooe.

19/05 – 01/06 – Paintings by Vivien Clayton 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. 21/04/2018 – 04/05/2018 – Jewellery for sale by Caroline Anderson. 05/05/2018 – 18/05/2018 – Gail Khan has items made out of driftwood – seaside themed models that can be purchased from the display.

18/05/2018 – 01/06/2018 – Lorraine Hickling is showing a selection of miniature dolls houses 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

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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.

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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 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.

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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 OUTDOOR MARKET on the High Street. Open every Thursday 8am - 2.30pm. All year round. For Info: 07973 133294 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 We will be raising funds at the Shovels Fun Run on the morning of Sunday 27th May by selling cakes, home made marmalade, etc. please come along and support us. 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.

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 May 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. Info 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

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 / 07920 115305.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 info please contact David Lowe 07986 599041

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LANCASHIRE MINDFULNESS CIC FREE Mindfulness introductory/ taster sessions Eight-week mindfulness courses with UK Registered Mindfulness Teacher who has 20 years NHS mental health experience and 15 years mindfulness teaching experience.

Lisa is also a Consultant Mindfulness Teacher for Oxford University currently assisting on the MYRIAD Trial.

Contact Lisa Graham on 07597 998804 or email admin@ lancashiremindfulness. co.uk or go to website www. lancashiremindfulness.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THIS IS SILVERLINE. Need help? The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Age limit over 55.

The Samaritans text service is limited at the mo as it’s new and volunteers needed. However: they can still be contacted via the telephone or website, and people 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 situation in a relaxed informal environment.We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 2pm and 3pm at Hambleton Parish Church Hall, Church Lane, Hambleton. All are welcome.

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.

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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

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

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FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE ROYAL OCCASION COFFEE MORNING Saturday 12 May, 10am to noon Poulton Bridge Club. Admission £1.00 to include tea/coffee & biscuits. Cakes, Preserves, Gifts, Jewellery, and Raffle. The Easter Coffee Morning on 24 March raised £700.06. Charity number 511009

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 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.

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

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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GERMAN LANGUAGE CIRCLE We meet every Tuesday Evening at 7.30 pm at the Low Moor Community Centre, Edmonton Place, Blackpool. This is a chance to brush up or improve your German in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. We are now in our summer season of conversation evenings (Unterhaltungsabende).

More often than not these days this on a one to one basis when you get to know other members and can chat about anything.

Contact Terry on 01253 867825 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SEQUENCE DANCING Enjoy Sequence Dancing with Brian & Maureen Bird UKA P.T.D at Carleton Memorial Hall, Moorfield Avenue, Saturday Evenings 7pm - 10pm, refreshments included Modern sequence - Popular old favourites.

Private lessons available for single or small groups contact Maureen and Brian on 01253 873122 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY & HERALDRY SOCIETY We meet at St Martin and St Hilda in Carleton on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm This is the Fylde branch, we cover all Fylde areas, although we meet in Carleton. Help and Advice for anyone researching their family history. The branch has a large library of books, CDs and many resources that are available for free loan to members. Website details www.lfhhs.org.uk and contact telephone 01253 858058 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

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Hazel Croft (President) 01772 690844 or Barbara Baxendale (Secretary) 01995 670135 for further info.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY If you like painting for pleasure and would like to learn new skills in a friendly environment, then why not come and join us? We meet every Tuesday from 2-4pm at St Bernard’s Church Hall Knott End- on –Sea. We have demonstrators too! Come as a guest for £2. Info 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.

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Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys. At 7.30pm. Photographic Exhibitions 2018. North Fylde Photographic Society are holding a series of three exhibitions of Photographic Prints in Thornton & Fleetwood Libraries. Free admission during normal Library opening times.

Thornton Library 7th April to 19th May. 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 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 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.

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HAMBLETON WI Diary dates for May 2018 Friday 11th May – Group Meeting 7pm organised by Pilling Lane WI at St. Oswalds Church Hall, Supper and Entertainment Monday 14th May – Monthly Meeting 7.30pm URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane – ‘Aunties Hats’ Speaker Margaret Watkins.

Competition: Hand-made or knitted Hat. Monday 28th May – Sewcial club, Hambleton Social Club at 1.30pm bring your own craft projects and have a cuppa and a natter. Thursday 31st May – Luncheon Club 12.30pm for 1pm at the Bourne Arms, Knott End. Plenty to amuse and entertain you at Hambleton WI. For further information please contact Gaynor [01253] 702980 or e.mail gaynor2386@hotmail. com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PILLING LANE WI We had an exceptionally good speaker this month, Catherine Thompson gave a brilliant talk on the history of Blackpool. She also makes dolls and she used these to illustrate the different ages and development of Blackpool.

Next month we are back at St Oswalds’ Parish Hall on 2nd May at 7.30 Our speaker is Sharon Bromley who will be showing us how to make lampshades and how to decorate them. Come along and give us a try everyone made welcome.

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Sports & Activities

GARSTANG WALKING FESTIVAL Taking place from Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 May, this year’s theme is ‘Moss, Meadows and Moorland’. The Festival takes place every year in May and is perfect for those new to walking and seasoned hikers alike. Join us for nine days of guided in and

around Garstang and experience the best of springtime around Garstang, the Forest of Bowland, and the Fylde plain.

Book In Advance, for further info or to book Tel: 01995 602125 or visit Garstang Centre in Cherestanc Square, Garstang, PR3 1EF. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 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

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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. Visit www. fylderotaryramblers.co.uk or phone 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 38

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 7:30pm. 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.

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

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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GARSTANG WALKS Saturday 5th May 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 information please contact Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STALMINE WALKS Thursday 24th May, 2pm. A new one hour health walk in the lovely village of Stalmine starting from the Seven Stars Pub, moderately easy walking. For further info please contact Beryl Hartley on 01253 700066 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CARLETON WALKS Thursday 17th May, 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 info please contact:Beryl Hartley [01253] 700066 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HAMBLETON WALKS Friday 4th May, 2pm. 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE CHARITY 4.5MILE CHARITY FUN RUN/WALK will be held on Sunday 27th May from the Shovels Green Meadow Lane Hambleton Poulton Le Fylde Lancashire FY6 9AL. Runners at 10.50am followed by Walk at 11am entry forms available from the Shovels price £4 Adults & U16’s £3, entry’s on day a extra £1 surcharge. Any one either a individual or organisation or if anyone would like to benefit from a donation from this years event please write to the Charity Fun Run Commitee at the Shovels.

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 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,

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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’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Cubs-6-30pm to 8pm. And Scouts - 7-45pm to 9-15pm.

We have fun both indoors and outdoors depending on the season. We also need adult volunteers to help the children.

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THE BLUEBIRD BIG BAND Wednesday 9th May, 7:30pm The band directed by Terry Reaney are playing a concert of Swing Music. Admission £8 on door.

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St Johns Church, Stanah Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 5JE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SONARS + OCEANS OVER ALDERAAN Sat 19th May, 9pm Live music. Sonars are a two piece Electro-Psych outfit from Brighton (UK) and Bergamo (IT). Oceans Over Alderaan are a shoegaze, doom pop, mathy, post-rock band from Blackpool, made up of former members of Goonies Never Say Die and Escape Artist.

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