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O come all ye faithful into the last edition of the year, Christmas is upon us once again! A special time to touch base and spend time with family and friends while enjoying the festive season. There are many events in the what’s on section once again to keep you busy over this period and into the New Year….

We’ve had a fantastic year helping 100’s of local businesses showcase themselves to our readers, as well as supporting as many local events and most of all helping charity events and causes raise £1000’s. LINK-MAG is more than just local directory and free community magazine, it’s an integral part of the local community.

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Preston News

Preston – Final City Centre Plan

Following several periods of public consultation, the council is publishing its final version of the City Centre Plan which, when adopted in 2015, will help to manage and promote new development across the city centre.

Preston’s city centre is aiming to strengthen its current retail position at the heart of Lancashire. It’s already a hub of commercial and administrative activity, but the plan looks to expand the city centre workforce to drive further economic growth, supporting shops, leisure and cultural activities.

The full City Centre Plan can be viewed on the council’s website – www.preston.gov.uk/ citycentreplan The content of the City Centre Plan falls under three themes:• Securing Economic Vitality: ‘Ensuring Preston City Centre is a key driver of economic growth, both in Preston and Lancashire’.

• Creating a Sense of Place: ‘Enhancing the City Centre’s architectural heritage and key historic assets with a new, vibrant, built environment equipped to take Preston into the 21st Century’.

• Enhancing Movement & Accessibility: ‘Revitalising and modernising public transport facilities and prioritising pedestrian movement through the heart of the City Centre’ The Plan has already been through two formal periods of consultation – an ‘Issues Paper’ in November/December 2012, and a ‘Preferred Options’ document October-December 2013.

Before the Plan can ultimately be adopted, it must be subject to a further period of seeking representations and submitted to the Secretary of State.

Councillor John Swindells, cabinet member for planning and regulation said: ‘Planning positively for the future of the city centre is crucial. Elements of the City Centre Plan ensure 14

the council’s aspirations, and those of local residents, are met in future developments. Now the Preston and Lancashire City Deal is in place and work is underway, the City Centre Plan is the next step for creating growth in the area and bringing new investment to the region. This Plan is extremely important for the future of the city centre, and gives local people information on the development of where they work, live, study and spend their leisure time.’

The Plan identifies five ‘Opportunity Areas’ within the city centre. Whilst these areas are not to be viewed as separate entities or allocations, each area has a slightly different purpose and could support the regeneration of the city centre in different ways: • Corporation Street: Mixed use proposals acceptable, key issue is improving the pedestrian environment and public realm on Corporation Street – the main route from the Railway Station to the University.

• Winckley Square: Conservation and enhancement of the general environment and public realm. Proposals for HMO’s will be resisted in the ‘Inner Zone’.

• City Centre North: New ‘Retail & Leisure Hub’ anchored by a cinema, new market provision and a modernised, fully functional and accessible bus station.

• Stoneygate: Focus on new housing provision both within and outside housing allocations along with the preservation and enhancement of heritage assets.

• Horrocks Quarter: Proposals for the site are guided by relevant planning permissions, improving pedestrian connections to Church Street is vital.

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Music Sounds Better With Huw Top Radio One DJ heads to Blackpool this December This December the premier venue for new music in Blackpool will play host to the official authority in all things exciting and vibrant in the UK’s thriving new music scene, as top DJ Huw Stephens heads to The Blue Room to play a selection of amazing music, both new and old.

Huw Stephens was born in Cardiff, Wales, the son of the author and literary journalist Meic Stephens. He joined Radio 1 at the age of 17 in 1999 as part of the station’s new regional output and became the youngest ever Radio 1 presenter. He curates the Introducing Stage, which showcases new unsigned and emerging music at the Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, One Big Weekend and T in the Park festivals.

This is a real boost for the recently reopened venue in Blackpool as it continues to give upcoming local acts a platform to perform and hone their skills locally before heading further

Council Appoints Markets Architect

Plans for a new market in Preston have moved forward with the appointment of architects, IBI Taylor Young Ltd., to create a brand new market and event space under the historic Victorian market canopy.

With a proven track record in markets redevelopment, IBI Taylor Young Ltd. will lead the development of the new Preston Market scheme.

Early stages will include consultation with current market traders as Councillor Peter Rankin, Leader of Preston Council, confirmed: ‘The market is an essential part of Preston and as a Council we are totally committed to investing in a new market. That’s why we have appointed IBI Taylor Young Ltd. to work with us to come forward with the best possible scheme for Preston that the budget will allow. We have the fabulous Victorian market canopy in Preston that, with some investment and imagination, could become a permanent home for a vibrant new centre point for the Markets Quarter in Preston City Centre. I am confident that with their experience and track record in delivering

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afield. Support will come from Blackpool band ‘The Colours’ who have been making a name for themselves across Lancashire with their (ahem) colourful and danceable indie sound.

Huw Stephens: www.musicsoundsbetterwithhuw.com The Colours: www.facebook.com/thecoloursmusic The Blue Room: www.facebook.com/theblueroombpl Friday 5th December, The Blue Room, 139 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3NX. 9pm.

Tickets £5.50 (Available through SEEtickets. com and Skiddle.com) E-Tickets + Pay On Door available. successful market schemes, IBI Taylor Young Ltd. can help Preston to achieve similar success for Preston’s Markets Quarter too.’

David Gardner at IBI Taylor Young Ltd added: ‘We are delighted to be working with Preston and are looking forward to meeting market traders to develop a new markets quarter in Preston.

We’ve got a lot of experience with markets redevelopment - most notably in Ashton and Chesterfield, both of which have won national awards, so we understand how important markets are to towns and cities and the sense of local identity they can offer. Preston and its markets have a huge potential and we are very fortunate to work on such an exciting project, especially in the face of strong competition.’

IBI Taylor Young, trading as IBI Group, is a multi-disciplinary architecture, urban design, town planning and landscape architecture consultancy based in south Manchester. IBI Group have offices across the UK and are a leading international provider of professional services, focused on the physical development of cities and recently listed as 4th in the World Architecture top 100. They provide a holistic approach to land-use planning, integrating architecture and urban design.

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Preston News

New Era For Preston Guild Hall

Preston Guild Hall is set for a new lease of life, thanks to new owner and local businessman Simon Rigby.

Preston council bosses last month agreed to the sale of the Guild Hall which will guarantee the future of this popular entertainment venue, with an immediate one million pound cash injection.

In addition, Simon is setting up a £250,000 trust fund to support arts and culture in Preston – a move much welcomed by Councillor Peter Rankin, Leader of Preston City Council who said ‘This is a fantastic deal for Preston and a fantastic deal for taxpayers. Thanks to Simon, over one million pounds is being invested in the Guild Hall. This will breathe new life into the venue with a beautiful new restaurant, a striking and welcoming front entrance and upgraded facilities for audiences and performers. Under Simon’s ownership, Preston Guild Hall will become Lancashire’s premier entertainment venue. People of all ages will be able to enjoy a great night out with fantastic food and entertainment, right in the heart of Preston City Centre.’

He continued; ‘The sale of the Guild Hall also frees up to one million pounds of taxpayers money that, in these times of austerity, will be used to help off-set cuts to vital public services such as street cleaning, Preston’s Parks and Leisure Centres. Believe me, the scale of such cuts is unprecedented, so the deal to save the Guild Hall cannot be under estimated and is of immense importance to Preston. Simon is totally and utterly committed to future use of the Guild Hall by local community groups, amateur dramatics, college and school productions and the like. In fact Simon is “putting his money where his mouth is” by creating a £250,000 trust fund to invest in arts and culture in Preston.

We are grateful to Simon for his vision and philanthropy in supporting his home City. For over forty years, Preston Guild Hall has wowed audiences and hosted great performances. Well, thanks to this deal with Simon, the show will go on and we wish him all the very best for the future.’

Simon Rigby added: ‘My heart’s in Preston.

I’m keen for the city to do well and that’s why I’m investing in Preston Guild Hall. There is a tremendous opportunity here. The city is on the up and the Guild Hall is very much part of that.

Our offer will be second to none. First class food and first class entertainment, all at a price people can afford. We aim to be Lancashire’s premier entertainment venue and the whole team here is focused on that. Giving customers what they

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want, treating them well and above all making sure they have a great time when they are here.

To me, the Guild Hall is much more than a business or an entertainment complex, it’s a hub for community, creativity, spirit and enterprise.

I want to grow and nurture this. To see the arts and culture flourish in Preston. The trust fund I’m establishing will tap into Preston’s diverse and exciting cultural mix and take it to the next level. Preston has so much potential in so many ways. I’m delighted to be part of it and to play my part in helping Preston to thrive economically, culturally and socially.’

www.prestonguildhall.com Guild Hall Information 1. Preston Guild Hall is an entertainment complex hosting a variety of shows, productions, conferences and corporate events.

2. The building was built by the Council and opened in 1973.

3. Preston Guild Hall has since been under the Council’s ownership and has been operating with an annual subsidy of £1m from taxpayers.

4. Preston City Council has to save over £3.6m a year by 2017/18 and without Simon Rigby’s intervention Preston Guild Hall would have closed on 31st March 2015.

5. Now the Guild Hall is set for major investment and a renaissance as Lancashire’s premier entertainment venue. This includes a new Italian restaurant run by Simon’s award winning “Villa” chain of restaurants.

6. Preston Guild Hall transferred to Simon’s ownership on 20th October 2014.

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Preston News

Save the Children Celebration HRH Anne, Princess Royal visits local branch Preston Branch of Save the Children celebrated 50 years of fundraising with HRH The Princess Royal, supporters and volunteers from across the region at a lunch at the Gibbon Bridge Hotel.

They are always looking for new volunteers, so

Ice skating is back Winter Wonderland at the Flag Market

So wrap up warm and get your skates on from Saturday 13th December to Sunday 4th January against the superb backdrop of the Harris Museum. Don’t forget to enjoy a mulled wine or hot chocolate from the heated indoor bar before wandering round the Lancashire Christmas Market and picking up a few presents.

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do get in touch if you want to make a difference to children’s lives here in the UK and more than 120 countries worldwide. Save the Children is working with Syrain refugees and the ebola crisis.

The seventh holder of the title Princess Royal, Anne is known for her charitable work, being the patron of over 200 organisations, and she carries out about 500 royal engagements and public appearances per year.

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Lancashire Christmas Market

Sat 13th Dec to Sun 4th Jan at the Flag Market

Opening times; Monday to Saturday 11.00am – 9.00pm and Sundays 11.00am – 7.00pm. Skate sessions will be on the hour and last 45 minutes.

The last skate will be an hour before closing.

Enjoy mulled wine or hot chocolate in the heated indoor ‘Merry Monk Tavern’ before wandering around the Lancashire Christmas Market log cabins selling local produce and Christmas gifts, amidst the sound of sleigh bells and smell of hot roasted chestnuts. Don’t forget to take a spin on the ice too for the full festive experience!

Prices; On peak - £6.00 (Weekdays - 11.00am - 5.00pm, Weekends - All day). Off peak - £5.00 (Weekdays - 6.00pm - 9.00pm)

Opening times; Monday to Wednesday 11:00am - 6:00pm, Thursday to Saturday 10:00am 9:00pm and Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm

Flag Market, Cheapside, PR1 2PP. Further info from www.preston.gov.uk

Flag Market, Cheapside, PR1 2PP. Further info from www.preston.gov.uk

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National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 NHS Stop Smoking 01772 644474 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0808 800 5000 Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Pathways (Mental Health Resource Centre) 01772 324825 Preston Domestic Violence Services 24 hour Helpline; 01772 201601 RELATE (Relationship Counselling) 01772 717597 LOCAL SERVICES Preston City Council 01772 906900 Lancashire County Council 0300 123 6701 Abbeyfield Society 01772 863034 Anchor (Housing) 0845 140 2020 Harvest Housing Group 01772 765 600 Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60 (24hr) www.environment-agency.gov.uk Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

CHARITY Age Concern Central Lancashire 01772 552850 Barnardo’s shop 01772 882269 British Heart Foundation 01772 253 435 British Red Cross 0844 871 8000 Cancer Research UK 01772 881 713 HELPLINES Caritas Care Ltd 01772 732313 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 Cats Protection Preston 0845 177 0708 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Galloway’s Society for the Blind 01772 Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 769 7555 744148 CancerHelp (Preston) Ltd 01772 793344 Gift92 (Guild Initiative for Furniture Trust) Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 01772 716572 Child Line 0800 1111 Save the Children Shop 01772 717727 Cruse Bereavement Help Line Ummah Welfare Trust 01772 253040 01772 686668 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 TRANSPORT Discover, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Blackpool Airport 01253 343434 Service 01772 825492 Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 Fylde Citizens Advice Bureau UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 01772 682588 Coast Guard Services Heartbeat (Cardiac Rehabilitation/ 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Support) 01772 717147 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Help Direct 0303 3331021 Preston Community Transport Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 01772 204667 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) Preston Tourist Information Centre National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 01772 253731

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Preston City Council and partners Lancashire County Council and Winckley Square Community Interest Company have received a confirmed grant of £945,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the Winckley Square project The project aims to enhance the wider Winckley Square area’s existing qualities through sensitive conservation based regeneration and re-energise it as a successful business location, one which is seen as a prestigious place to work, live and spend leisure time, as one of the city centre’s opportunity areas.

With this funding, the project will endeavour to enhance the townscape through quality repair and refurbishment of key groups of buildings to support city-wide regeneration for the benefit of community and businesses in the area. This includes bringing vacant premises back into use; enhancing the area’s historic streetscape; and providing training in heritage skills for contractors, property owners and others involved in the management of the historic environment.

Winckley Square is one of the finest examples of a Georgian square in the north of England, housing over 40 Grade II listed buildings which provide the area with great character. Centred around open gardens, the square is home to some fantastic Georgian architecture, which was once an exclusive residential area. Notable historical residents of Winckley Square included wealthy banker Richard Newsham, Thomas Miller of Horrockses Miller and Co., cotton empire and suffragette Edith Rigby. The square has also accommodated educational and religious institutes such as St Wilfred’s Catholic Church (1793), a grammar school (1841), Literary and Philosophical Institute (1846), Catholic grammar school (1865) and a convent (1875).

Councillor Peter Rankin, of Preston City Council, said: ‘We’re delighted that the Heritage Lottery Fund has given us this grant. Winckley is an important Preston area for businesses, residents and visitors and this regeneration project will improve the area for everyone.’

Councillor Jennifer Mein, leader of Lancashire County Council said: ‘This is a big step towards the overall regeneration of Preston city centre, and complements the work that we’re already doing on Fishergate to make it a nicer space for shoppers and businesses. We want to encourage

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Winckley Square aerial shot. Photo from The Winckley Square Community Interest Company, more details on them at www.winckleysquarecic.org

new jobs and investment in a way that works sympathetically with the history and heritage of the square.’

Simon Turner, a director of the Winckley Square Community Interest Company (WSCIC), a company that is helping lead a separate £1million to HLF to enhance Winckley Square gardens, said: ‘This is brilliant news. We have been fortunate to see the plans and they are simple, sympathetic yet transformational. It’s another indicator that points to Preston’s health getting stronger. I’ve seen first-hand the effort and skill that has gone into the bid and the respective teams should be applauded. Our own bid will be submitted in February 2015 and should we have similar success it will breathe new life into a very important historical and economic area.’

Sara Hilton, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund North West England, said: ‘Winckley Square is one of the North West’s finest surviving examples of a privately planned Georgian square. We are delighted to support this project that will restore and conserve historic buildings while at the same time providing them with a new lease of life that will add to the economic vibrancy of the area.’

About the Heritage Lottery Fund Using money raised through the National Lottery, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) aims to make a lasting difference for heritage, people and communities across the UK and help build a resilient heritage economy. From museums, parks and historic places to archaeology, natural environment and cultural traditions, we invest in every part of our diverse heritage. HLF has supported over 36,000 projects with more than £6bn across the UK. www.hlf.org.uk.

Preston City Council Preston City Council is a district council, working alongside Lancashire County Council as part of a two-tier local government system. The council spends more than £100million a year providing a range of public services from pest control to planning. It is one of the largest employers in the area with 1,300 employees.

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GARSTANG LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 19:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30 Thursday 9:30 - 19:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed

PRESTON HARRIS LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 19:00 Thursday 9:00 - 17:00 Friday 9:00 - 19:00 Saturday 9:00 - 17:00 Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 FULWOOD LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 19:00 Thursday 9:00 - 13:00 Friday 9:00 - 19:00 Saturday 9:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed INGOL LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Thursday Closed Friday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 19:00 Saturday 9:30 - 12:30 Sunday Closed LONGRIDGE LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 19:00 Wednesday Closed Thursday 9:30 - 19:00 Friday 9:30 - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed

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SHAROE GREEN LIBRARY 8 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8ED. Tel : 01772 719071 Opening Times: Monday 1.30pm - 7pm Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm Wednesday 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5p Thursday CLOSED Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 7pm Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm Sunday CLOSED PRESTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE The Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston Lancashire PR1 1HT. Phone:01772 253731 Free Admission Opening Times: Monday 10:00 - 05:30 Tuesday 10:00 - 05:30 Wednesday 10:00 - 05:30 Thursday 10:00 - 05:30 Friday 10:00 - 05:30 Saturday 10:00 - 05:30 THE OLD STATION LONGRIDGE The Old Station, Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3JP. Tel: 01772 437958 Heritage and Visitor Centre Exhibitions – free displays and video presentations on the history & heritage of Longridge. Also special exhibitions are held throughout the year.

Town Archive – the archive consists of photographs, sound recordings and documents, providing an insight into life in Longridge over the years. If you would like your photographs included in the archive, please bring them along to the Heritage Centre. All photographs are searchable on our website www. townarchive.longridgestation.co.uk and you can add further information, if you see something you recognise.

Events – themed coffee afternoons to share memories and stories of Longridge, together with other special events throughout the year.

Opening Times: 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday (except Public Holidays)

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PRESTON FLOWER CLUB Do you love flowers and gardening? Are you free one Wednesday afternoon a month? Then come along to our friendly and exciting Flower Club. The Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except June, August and December) at St Martin’s Hall, Broadway, Fulwood PR2 9TH, at 2 pm. A fabulous floral demonstrator takes to the stage to delight us with some stunning floral arrangements. Not to mention regale us with their stories, teach us a thing or two about arranging flowers as well as sharing their knowledge of plants and flowers. Take part in the raffle and you could win one of their creations to take home with you. We also have a bring and buy stall and refreshments. A wonderful afternoon with flowers and great company – all for under £3 per month if you are a member. Visitors pay £5 per visit. We warmly welcome visitors and new members from throughout the region. Contact Sara for more info 01772 866171.

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Despite being a ‘charity shop’ – all our stock is brand new and you don’t need experience as training will be given. If you would like to help us, we would love to hear from you. Reg charity no: 1051194-7.

Patrons: BBC Football Pundit Mark Lawrenson, Stephen Bayliss, ITV ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter Ranvir Singh and First Patron,the late Sir Tom Finney Info: Karen (01772) 524414 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRUSTEE BOARD Relate Lancashire is seeking volunteers to join its trustee board made up of other volunteers. As a leading local charity our service gives excellence in practice. Relate Lancashire offers family counselling, counselling for teenagers, sex therapy, relationship counselling and marriage guidance. Trustees oversee the work of the manager and the direction of the charity. All areas of skill and experience are welcome. We particularly need skills and experience in management, the legal system and fundraising.

Previous trustees have a variety of backgrounds such as retired teachers, former school governors, retired nurses, human resources managers, businessmen, former clients, and solicitors. Meetings currently take place every two months in Preston lasting two hours.

To apply Contact William on 07792 489204 or wdcragg@ yahoo.co.uk

PRESTON BRANCH OF SAVE THE CHILDREN Always looking for new volunteers, so do get in touch if you want to make a difference to children’s lives here in the UK and more than 120 countries worldwide. Save the Children is working with Syrain refugees and the ebola crisis.

To join Preston’s Save The Children, email on f.seth@btinternet.com or tel 01772 864266.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Lancashire Community Car Scheme. Operated

by Preston Community Transport Ltd. Charity No. 1114100. If you have a car, can spare an hour or so a week and want to assist people in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Julie on 01772 516208 GIFT (Guild Initiative for Furniture Trust) A local charity which collects unwanted furniture and household items from the general public (free of charge) and distributes them to people in need in the Preston area - (people are referred to us by over 20 local organisations including Preston domestic violence, Social services, housing associations, Barnardos) - people who have been allocated accommodation but have no means of furnishing it.

We have been operating in Preston for over 20 years (formed in Guild Year 1992) with 5 part time members of staff and volunteers we run a very efficient, low cost, but highly valued service. We help over 400 cases a year - over 800 people including many aged under 25 and dependent children, former homeless, people leaving prison or escaping domestic violence.

At a cost of approximately £60,000 pa, with a dedicated Board of Trustees and volunteers who contribute many hours free of charge. www.gift92.com 01772 716572 PRESTON SAMARITANS You can make an amazing difference at Samaritans.

Our volunteers are changing lives every day, and developing valuable skills and friendships along the way. Volunteers are the heart of Samaritans. We welcome and value every volunteer, from all walks of life. Whatever your interests, experience or skills, we have a role for you. Volunteers give up a few hours of their time every few weeks to help support people around the UK find their way, through whatever is troubling them. Come to an information night to find out more. The next information night is Sunday 14th December at 7.30pm. These will be held at their office:- 11 St. Wilfred St, Preston PR1 2US ( off Fox St) For more information ring 01772 822022 or www. samaritan.org/volunteer-us

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MONDAY NIGHT SALSA CLASSES Join Julia and Steve for a weekly fix of Cuban Salsa.

Everyone is welcome to come and meet new friends.

Venue: Conservative Club Longridge, Preston Doors: 8pm til 11pm (last entry 10:00pm)

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BROOKS PROBUS CLUB The Club meets on the first and third Monday mornings each month at the Grapes Inn, Goosnargh and prides itself on being friendly and providing fellowship and the opportunity to widen ones circle of friends and acquaintances. It has a full and varied programme of stimulating talks, events and visits throughout the year and is open to retired businessmen, professionals and others of a similar ilk. To learn more of its activities and enquires on joining Contact Secretary on 01772 863743.

TABLE TENNIS FOR SENIORS Small group meets every Monday 2pm - 3pm at Fulwood Leisure Centre. Minimal charge - average ability. New members welcome.

Call 01772 716210 or just turn up at the Centre.

TULKETH TENNIS Tennis for beginners Adults and Juniors . Friendly sociable groups welcome new and beginner players.

Short Tennis every Wednesday and Thursday 10.30 12 , indoor sessions in The sports hall at Playfootball, Tag lane, Ingol. Adult beginner and intermediates - outdoor every Tuesday @ 1.45pm, and Monday at 7.15. Learn at your own pace in friendly groups.

Juniors sessions evenings from 4 .15 and Saturdays.

All enquiries welcome contact Angela 07966315241 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. PRESTON & DISTRICT BLIND BOWLING CLUB Flat green bowling for blind and visually impaired people of all ages and abilities. Meetings at Moor Park bowling greens, Preston on Thursday afternoons, April to Sept, weather permitting.

Steve Dewitt on 01772 731576 FULWOOD TENNIS CLUB Highgate Avenue, Fulwood. Mini tennis and coaching for juniors on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Private lessons available for adults. Social tennis and team play. Just come along to the club.

Contact Jane on 07708 182036 WARTON JUNIOR BADMINTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18.

Call Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 ONE DAY PASTEL WORKSHOP Dobbies Garden Centre, Blackpool Road, Clifton, Preston PR4 0XL.With professional artist Les Darlow.

Last Sunday of every month. www.lesdarlow.com, lesdarlow@sky.com, T: Les 07900 576 840 PRESTON FLUTE GROUP We are a group of flautists who meet to play ensemble music in a friendly informal atmosphere.

Open to all adult players of approximately grade three standard and over, we meet every other Friday in Woodplumpton to play music of all styles from classical to pop and jazz standards. We use flutes of all sizes from piccolo down to the only subcontrabass flute in the country! Our website is www. prestonflutegroup.co.uk take a look and get in touch!

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PRESTON CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB St Walburge’s Gardens, Weston Street, Preston PR2 2QJ. The beginners lessons start on the 23rd but run right through the winter, it makes it more difficult to pick up if you are not there at the beginning of the term.

Monday afternoon 12.50 start Assisted social Bridge no partner required. Monday evening 7.05 start duplicate bridge. Tuesday evening lessons 7.15 start no partner required. Wednesday afternoon 12.50 start duplicate bridge no partner required. Thursday evening 7.05 duplicate pairs partner required. Friday evening 7.05.

Duplicate pairs partner required 1st Saturday of the month 7.05 start Duplicate Pairs. For further information visit the website. www.prestonbridgeclub.co.uk or Email. prestonbridgeclub@gmail.com Tel 01772 720060 RAMBLERS PRESTON GROUP Join the Ramblers Preston Group for walks in Lancashire fresh air, exercise, lovely countryside what more can you ask for? We organize walks on a monthly basis. There are mid-week walks on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (5-7 miles) and weekend walks on the 3rd and 4th Sundays a long more strenuous walk of 10-13 miles on the 3rd Sunday and a short leisurely walk of about 5 miles on the 4th Sunday.

Non-members are welcome to come along and join us in our walks. Contact our Membership Secretary at gms@ preston.co.uk or visit our web site at www.prestonra. co.uk for assistance in joining the group as a member.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with RSCDS Ribble Valley Branch.

Beginner’s class Mondays 7.30-9.30pm at Christ Church Hall, Victoria Road, Fulwood, PR2 8NE. £2.00 inc tea & biscuits. Contact Michael 01772 713018 PRESTON FORUM PROBUS CLUB Retired or semi-retired men and ladies - come and listen to interesting and varied speakers. We meet at 10am every other Thursday at Broughton Parish Church Hall, Broadway, Fulwood.

Info: Dave Cope on 01772 863417 PRESTON FOLK DANCE CLUB Meet every Monday at 7.30 admission £1.50 at Galloway Hall, Brackenbury Rd, Fulwood, Preston.

Tel.01772 745813 or 01257 791323 TITTLE TATTLE IN THE TOWN (MORECAMBE) Thursdays 10 – 12 Morecambe Library. Come and meet new people, make new friends.Cake, Games, Biscuits, Coffee, Quizes, Fruit, Enjoy, Tea, Fun, Laughter. Contact us for more information or just turn up and enjoy: phone 01524 383394. email office@ mypostivefuture.net RIBBLE VALE FLORAL GROUP We meet at 7-30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month in St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Tulketh Rd/Blackpool Rd. junction, Ashton-on-Ribble. We have a flower arranging demonstration from a local or National demonstrator and the arrangements are then raffled off. Tea and coffee are available and visitors are most welcome. Marie on 01772 493098.

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PRESTON TAE KWON DO Ashton Methodist Church Hall Mondays 6.30pm, Fulwood leisure Centre Wednesdays 6pm, West view leisure centre Wednesday 8.30pm, Thursdays 7pm & Sundays 11am.

2 free classes. Classes for all abilities throughout preston, children from 5years plus, adult classes, family and junior classes available. Family discount on classes etc. Learn self defence, get fit build confidence and have fun.

T: Karen 07739309960, www.prestontaekwondo.co.uk THE SUNDAY WALKING GROUP The Preston based Sunday Walking Group organises guided walks each and every Sunday at 10:30. If you would like to get out into the local countryside at the weekend and enjoy a good walk and meet other like-minded people then please visit our Website www. thesundaywalkinggroup.com or contact Derek Harper on 07725 099502 for our Newsletter and more information.

GARSTANG GATORS For weekly lessons, competitive training and keep fit swimming, we have sessions up to age 21 on Fri/ Sat/Sun/Mon at Garstang YMCA and Lancaster Uni pools. Swimmers compete in North Lancs Micro and Sub leagues, local galas at Blackpool, Preston and Kendal and the popular Annual Champs. We get Olympic training from top swimmers and coaches like Rob Bale, Glen Robinson, Nick Gillingham. One of the friendliest clubs around, please call in on a Fri/Sun session and say hi.

Sue Roome 01995 603885 www.garstangasc.org.uk OIL PAINTING CLASSES At mike hall`s dance studio preston old rd. (opp boars head) taught by a professional local artist. Monday night 7.00pm - 9-30pm. Tuesday morning 10.30am - 1.00pm. Tuesday night 7.00pm - 9.30pm. Thursday afternoon 1.00pm - 3.30pm. Contact Bob 07780804195 SPRINGFIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walk. 6th Dec SKIPTON ( xmas meal after walk ) ‘A’ - 12 MLS ; 1700’ ascent, ‘B’ – 9.1/2 MLS ; 1300’ ascent, ‘C’ – 8 MLS ; 1200’ ascent. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. New walkers welcome enquire on web or phone www.springfieldsfellwalking.com, contact enquires@ springfieldfellwalking.co.uk. Phone 01772 728718 STOP SMOKING DROP-IN CLINICS A number of stop smoking drop-in clinics are running in Central Lancashire for people who need help quitting smoking. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s stop smoking service is urging quitters not to struggle on their own but to get in touch! The Quit Squad are holding the sessions at locations in Central Lancashire to enable people to book an appointment or simply drop in for free expert help and advice.

The drop-in sessions take place every week at the following locations: Monday 5pm-7pm: Minerva Health Centre, Preston, Thursday 5pm-7pm: St Mary’s Health Centre, Penwortham , Saturday 9am-11am Minerva Health Centre, Preston. A number of one-to-one clinics are also available for people who would like to book a specific appointment. To find out more please visit www. lancashirecare.nhs.uk and search ‘stop smoking clinics’.

The Quit Squad can be contacted on 01772 644474 or please visit www.quitsquad.nhs.uk

SPRING FIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walk. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. www.springfieldsfellwalking.co.uk, T: 01772 865278 KRAFTWORKS Freckleton Methodist Church Hall, Kirkham Road, Freckleton, PR4 1HS. a voluntary run craft group who meet fortnightly on a Monday evening 7pm – 9pm.

Come along to our relaxed and friendly craft group and take part in the craft activities, wow your friends and family with your creativity and make new friends.

Or bring your own craft project and share your ideas/techniques with the group. £2.50 per session (including refreshments) Info: Marion 07792 665384 / 01772 634282 mazbolton@icloud.com, Linda 07775 744758, Heather 01942 840403, hkjones4@sky.com PRESTON EMBROIDERS GUILD Meets at St Andrews Church, Tulketh Road, Preston, PR2 1ES on the first Saturday of the month. We have a full programme of workshops, dayschools and talks.

We welcome everyone, beginners and experienced stitchers. Please telephone 01254 830328 for details.

FREEBOOTERS RAMBLING CLUB Local pick up points by coach on the second Sunday of each month from South Shore Blackpool to Preston via Lytham St.Annes. Three fully led graded walks mainly to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

Fare £10. New members welcome.

Ring Pauline on 01253 733833 for information.

LINE DANCING IN PRESTON EVERY TUESDAY Come along and join in the fun, singles, couples, groups. Meet new friends and keep fit. All levels, beginners welcome. BAC/EE Sports and Social Club, South Meadow Lane, Broadgate, Preston More Info call Dougie on 07815533645 BROUGHTON & DISTRICT TENNIS CLUB Whittingham Lane, Broughton. Tennis for all ages and abilities! Whether it’s social tennis, team tennis or tennis coaching you are after, we cater for everyone! Come along on Monday evening Club Night 6-7.30pm for either ‘Turn Up and Play’ mix in social or a beginners coaching squad. We have 5 floodlit courts available. For more details of this or any aspect of the tennis club call Helen, secretary 01772 495517 or David White, resident coach 07736 739783 or email broughtontennis@hotmail.co.uk BARKING MAD MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS We meet at Dobbies Garden Centre, Newton. Bringing together dog lovers who have a dog and love looking after another dog or dog lovers who miss having a dog and enjoy looking after a dog on a part time basis.

A friendly group meeting to chat about the fun and companionship of looking after a dog. It’s a great way to get together with like minded people and enjoy all the benefits of having a dog stay on a part time basis.

For details of the next coffee morning phone Alison on 07786438067 or e-mail alison.gledhill@barkingmad. uk.com

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3 IN 1 GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS Unique combination of Pilates, yoga, and gentle aerobics. Feel fitter and more relaxed. Improve your posture and flexibility. Friendly, none competitive atmosphere. Tuesday mornings 9:30 – 10:30. £3.50 per session.St. Martin’s Parish Hall, Broadway, Fulwood.

Info Hilary Hine RSA, T: 01995 601040, Email: hinefamily. hh@gmail.com GREAT ECCLESTON MARKET DAY The market takes place every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm. For information on Great Eccleston Market call 07590 043238 9TH PRESTON GUIDES Girlguiding is a fun way for girls aged 10-14 to meet people and to try activities which are new to you. We meet every Tuesday at 19:30-21:00 at Christ Church Hall on Victoria Road in Fulwood and run activities such as crafts, games, challenges and camps. Guides is a fantastic opportunity to get involved as part of a team and also as an individual. We will be restarting 9th September after the summer holidays. Come and see for yourself!

SEQUENCE DANCING Saturday Evenings 7-30pm-10-00pm @ Galloway Hall, Brackenbury Road, Fulwood Preston PR2 3BS Everyone Welcome. Contact Susan 01253 400081 DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for someone with dementia and would like to come along for a chat and a coffee and to meet other carers in the same circumstances, then come along to the dementia support group. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at St. Michaels Church Church Street Kirkham between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Contacts Carole 01772 682144 or Jean 01772 468918.

YOGA CLASSES Day and evening classes for all ages & abilities( including pregnant ladies) in Garstang. Catterall Village Hall: Monday & Friday Evenings & Saturday Mornings, Cabus Village Hall: Monday & Wednesday Mornings, Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall: Wednesday Evenings.

Contact Sam on 07985 581888 or email ysas@hotmail. co.uk or go to www.yogaspiritandstrength.co.uk SPIRITUAL HEALING Every Sunday 5 pm - 6pm, Preston Ethical Spiritualist Church, 16 Newton Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1DY. Info: Maria Welch T: 07742 876747 PRESTON & DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) This group is designed to provide physical and mental stimulation for retired people. We have a monthly meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Great Room at PNE with a visiting speaker. In addition we have over 40 interest groups which mostly meet at St. Cuthbert’s Church Centre on Lytham Road, Preston.

For more information visit our website www.u3asites. org.uk/preston or contact Ken on 01772 437434 or email kennethjamesyoude@hotmail.com CRAFT CLUB 2nd Ashton St. Andrew’s Scout Room, Tulketh Road, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1EQ. 1st and 3rd Friday in the month, 10.00am - 12.00pm. Craft material will be provided or bring your own craft items with you. From Card Making, Scrapbooking, Decoupage, Decopatch, Sewing, Knitting, Crochet and lots lots more. Come along for a coffee and a chat. £3.50 per session.

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PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS SOCIAL SQUASH Every Sunday Night. 3 squash courts and shared facilities with the famous Grasshoppers Rugby Club, including a members bar which is open every night of the week. Just turn up, we play social Squash every Sunday night from 7pm. Any questions email prestongrasshoppers@hotmail.com or call Colin 07973 254 324 LIKE TO SPEAK WELSH? Clwb Siarad meets first Thursday every month from 10.00-12.00 in The Harris Museum & Library (nonfiction lending section) in Preston. All welcome; beginners, rusty and fluent to learn and share the language. www.welshclubpreston.org. please note, meetings will be second Thursday in month in January and April 2015.

PRESTON AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY Meet at the Lonsdale Club, Fulwood Hall Lane PR2 8DB every Thursday evening from 7PM. We offer instruction and Examinations at all 3 levels (Foundation Intermediate and Advanced ) Email john@ engineer.com for more info NFSH HEALING TRUST Every Tuesday at the Quaker hall in St. Georges Road the NFSH Healing Trust holds a ‘drop in’ evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30. All the healers observe the NFSH code of practice. The NFSH Healing Trust is a charitable organisation, charity number:- 1094702.

For further information telephone Yvonne Ball 01772 784960 or Anne Cutler 079 041 543 05

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Penwortham, St Mary’s Church Hall Friday 12/12 13:4515:45, 17:00-19:30. Fulwood, Our Lady and St Edwards Church Thursday 18/12 13:45-15:45, 17:00-19:30. Longridge, Civic Hall Monday 29/12 10:00-12:30, 14:00-16:00 HUW STEPHENS (RADIO ONE) DJ SET Friday 5th December, 9pm The Blue Room, 139 Church Street, Blackpool, FY1 3NX

The UK’s champion of new music Huw Stephens heads to Blackpool to blast out a few tunes new and old. Live support comes from Blackpool band ‘The Colours’

Tickets £5.50 (Available through SEEtickets.com and Skiddle.com) E-Tickets + Pay On Door available. www. facebook.com/theblueroombpl

PRESTON’S POP-UP CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday 6th December, 9:00am - 4:00pm Preston Upper Market

An avenue of traditional, nostalgic stalls fused with fresh, trending items, unique, original gifts proven to wow your friends’ and family this Christmas. Warm, festive and unlike the high street, relaxing!

Pop along to ‘Dolly Dazzler Presents’ on facebook or www.dollydazzlerpresents.co.uk for more details.

A CHRISTMAS IN LONGRIDGE Saturday 6th December, 7:30pm Longridge Civic Hall

Presented by The Longridge Band, It’s where the festive season begins. Licensed Bar, Tickets £8 (accompanied children under 12 free) available from Longridge Post Office, The conservative Club and Ribble Valley Tyre & Auto Services

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G-WIZZ IT’S CHRISTMAS AGAIN! Saturday 6th December, 10am to 4:30pm St Margarets Church Hall, St Leonard’s Rd West / off Clifton Drive, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2JW Festive Garden Railway and Narrow Gauge Exhibition. Adults £2.50 Children £1.50. Featuring G Scale Railways, Trams and Narrow Gauge Railways with Trade support Show organised by the G-Wizz Garden Railway Display Team. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Fylde Sharks, Children’s Disability Swimming Club. Charity No 1145122.

Details from our website www.g-wizz-group.co.uk CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH US IN WELSH AND ENGLISH Thursday 11th December, doors 6.45, buffet 7.00 prompt The Snug at The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston PR1 8JP Like to sing a song, read a poem, tell a joke? All welcome! Noson Lawen Nadolig is in The Snug.

For tickets (£10.00 including buffet) e-mail clwbsiarad@ gmail.com or visit www.welshclubpreston.org, note: ticket orders by Saturday 22 Nov, please RSPCA INFORMATION STALLS 12th, 13th and 14th December, 10am to 5pm Pets At Home, Blackpool Retail Park, Squires Gate Lane, FY4 2RP Pets At Home, Holyoak Avenue Bispham, FY2 0QX RSPCA Blackpool will be doing an information stall, tombola and giving out advice over three days at pets at home, at both branches. It gives them an opportunity to raise money for the local animal centre before the christmas period.

Info: enquiries@rscpablackpool.org.uk or 01253 703000 FAMILY VARIETY CONCERT Saturday 13th December, 7.00 pm St Annes Parish Church, Church Rd, FY8 3BB

Tickets are £3 for adults, children free. Refreshments are included in the price. Everyone is most welcome.

Full details can be found on the Church website www. stannesparishchurch.org

THE KIRKHAM SINGERS FESTIVE CONCERT Monday 15 December at 7.30pm St Michael’s Church, Kirkham

The Kirkham Singers present Festive Favourites with guest performers Lostock Hall Brass Band.

Tickets are £6 (or £7 on the door), children 14 and under £3; includes seasonal refreshments.

Available from Silverdell Bookshop, Kirkham; Cairns Chemist, Kirkham; Talking Heads, Wesham; or from any choir member.

THE FRECKLETON BRASS BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sunday 21st December 7.30pm Lowther Pavilion, Lytham.

Freckleton Brass Band with Freckleton Youth Brass Band have ‘Christmas all Wrapped- Up’. Adults £10.

Concessions £8.

To book tickets call the Lowther Pavilion Box Office: 01253 794221 LADIES DAY ROYAL ASCOT Departing 17th June 2015

3 Days From Only £345! Includes Coach Travel Throughout (Pick Up Points; Wyre, Barton, Preston & M6 Services) 2 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast Hilton Watford Four Star Hotel. Ladies Day At Royal Ascot with Admission To The Race Course, visit To Oxford & Stratford-On-Avon. Single Supplement £50. Proceeds To Cancer Help Preston Ltd. Bursary Fund. Reg. Charity No. 1032828

To Book Or For Further Information Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689 WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday 6th March 2015, 7.15pm St.Michael & All Angels Church. Egerton Road, Ashton -on-Ribble Preston, PR2 1AJ

Women’s World Day of Prayer, an Ecumenical Cafe Style Service compiled by the women of The Bahamas to be shared with churches in over 170 countries to all ages and gender.

For Further information Tel. 01772 731191

CHRISTMAS OPEN CHURCH DAY Saturday 13th December, 10.00am -- 2.00pm Lytham Methodist Church Lytham Methodist Church invite you to celebrate Christmas. Life-sized nativity tableaux, floral decorations & carols playing. Tea/Coffee available with mince pie or cake from 10-12.30pm. Cake stall and sale of christmas puddings. Raffle. Everyone welcome

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