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Visitor Information Centre Makes Way For £1m Guild Hall Make Over Preston’s Visitor Information Centre is on the move, to make way for a £1m transformation of Preston Guild Hall.

The new ‘Villa Italian’ restaurant and new wine bar ‘Review’ are set for the Guild Hall, adding a whole new vitality to Preston City Centre.

To help progress these exciting City Centre developments, the Council is relocating the Visitor Information Centre to Preston Town Hall, so that it becomes part of the Council’s existing customer contact centre.

This move, which will save the Council up to £80,000 a year, was welcomed by Councillor John Swindells – Deputy Leader of the Council, who said: ‘The £1m transformation of Preston Guild Hall under Simon Rigby’s ownership is really gathering pace. A new Italian restaurant and wine bar is next, which will be great additions to Preston’s growing restaurant and night time economy. We need to re-locate the Visitor Information Centre to make way for these exciting developments. By moving a short distance across the road to the Town Hall we can

continue to provide a Visitor Information service and allow the Guild Hall to blossom. What’s more is that we can save taxpayers up to £80,000 a year by merging the visitor information service with our Contact Centre. This is another example of the benefit of transferring the Guild Hall to a successful local business.’

Simon Rigby, owner of Preston Guild Hall, added: ‘The Guild Hall goes from strength to strength. The whole team is working flat out to create an experience that Preston can be proud of. We’ve already made a whole host of improvements to the Guild Hall and we have some big announcements to make on our events programme for 2015. As part of our ambition to be Lancashire’s premier entertainment venue, we are investing over one million pounds in our new ‘Villa Italian’ restaurant and ‘Review’ wine bar.

Work starts next month and when it’s finished, guests will enjoy first class food and drink in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. When I took over ownership of the Guild Hall I promised not only to re-invigorate the venue but also to save money for the taxpayers of Preston. I am delighted that moving the Visitor Information Centre will not only allow the Guild Hall to flourish but will also save £80,000 a year for the taxpayer.

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Honorary Freedom Of Preston For Lady Grenfell-Baines On Thursday 5th February, Lady GrenfellBaines became the 25th person awarded the title of Honorary Freedom of the City of Preston For over 50 years, Milena Grenfell-Baines has been a notable citizen of Preston. Whether as Chairperson of the Preston Friends of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, trustee of the Harris Charity or as a hard working member of the city’s Twinning Committee, she has brought dynamism, generosity of spirit and love of culture to her role.

Lady Grenfell-Baines has put her legendary cookery skills to work on behalf of Preston and the wider region for decades. For Preston Guild 2012 she continued her commitment to fostering and promoting artistic talent, with her involvement in ‘The Young Musician of the Guild’.

Mayor of Preston, Councillor Nick Pomfret, lead the ceremony at Preston Town Hall. He commented: ‘Lady Grenfell-Baines has been a wonderful ambassador for Preston. With her

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natural charm and enthusiasm, she has been an inspiration to many. From first coming to England as a child refugee from Czechoslovakia just prior to the Second World War, Milena has shown remarkable spirit and energy to all the different aspects of her life. I am delighted to preside over this ceremony and welcome Lady GrenfellBaines to the group of leading Prestonians on this list of Honorary Freemen and Freewomen of the City of Preston.’

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Chorley to Host Opening National Cycling Race Over 100 top cyclists from across the country will descend on Chorley at Easter on Sat 4th April, as the borough kick starts the British Cycling Elite Road Race Series for 2015.

Chorley Council has teamed up with British Cycling and Chorley Building Society to host the event that will see professional riders take on a challenging course around the borough in the first race of the season. The prestigious event will bring thousands of visitors into Chorley and build on the borough’s enthusiasm for cycling.

It will also showcase the beautiful borough to a European audience when the event is broadcast on Eurosport.

Councillor Alistair Bradley, Leader of Chorley Council, said: ‘People in Chorley have embraced cycling in recent years, particularly since the Manchester Commonwealth Games route was hosted in the borough. This enthusiasm has been reflected in the numbers of people, hundreds of them, who have taken part in our “Sky Rides” which we launched last year with British Cycling.

Hosting this elite event will top off what has been a brilliant few years for cycling and will certainly put Chorley on the map. We’re delighted to have the first Elite Series race of the new season and it should provide a boost to the local economy with lots of visitors coming to watch the race.’

great way to keep fit and enjoy the outdoors but it is also good for the environment and can be enjoyed by all the family.’

The race, called the Chorley Grand Prix, is being organised by Chorley Council with sponsorship from Chorley Building Society. It will be held on Saturday 4 April and take in a 100-mile route.

The start and finish line will be on Park Road in Chorley town centre with the road race taking in Chorley, Rivington, Belmont, Abbey Village, Withnell, Brinscall, Wheelton, Buckshaw Village and back to Chorley.

The riders will complete five laps of the circuit but there will generally be rolling road closures in place, which will mean very minimal disruption to traffic.

For further information on the Chorley Grand Prix, people are encouraged to visit chorley. gov.uk like Chorley Council on Facebook or follow @ChorleyCouncil on Twitter.

British Cycling’s director of cycle sport and membership, Jonny Clay, said: ‘We are all excited to welcome in the new British Cycling Elite Road season and the anticipation is only increased with new location Chorley set to host the opening round. The region has a proud cycle sport history and I’m very hopeful that the Chorley Grand Prix could lead the way to the creation of a Tour of Lancashire in future seasons.

However, for now I am simply excited about 2015 and the racing that is going to take place.

The appetite for top-level domestic racing has rarely been higher in this country and I’m very confident that the upcoming season will continue to increase competition and conditions for riders, while also entertaining new and existing fans of the sport.’

Chief Executive, Stephen Penlington from Chorley & District Building Society said: ‘We are absolutely delighted to support British Cycling and be a part of this prestigious event. As a local Building Society we are committed to playing our part in the community. Not only is cycling a

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Preston News

Olympian Gail Emms speaks at Preston Sports Awards 2015 Olympian Gail Emms MBE will visit Preston in March to speak at the Walker Smith Way Sports Awards, in association with Preston Guild Hall Ltd Former World Champion and silver medalist at the Athens Olympics, Gail is one of Britain’s most inspiring Olympians. Playing badminton from the age of four, she shaped her career around the sport and has represented her country since 1995. Now retired from professional competition, Gail has turned her attentions to sharing the hugely positive impact that sport can have on life and well–being.

Gail works as an ambassador for sport, inspiring young people to be more active.

Gail commented on her forthcoming visit: ‘I am honoured to have been asked to speak at the Preston sports awards. I understand the ceremony is in its tenth year. Finding good local talent and nurturing that desire to be the best you can be is priceless. Anything I can do to help inspire athletes is very important to me in my ambassador role.’

Jayne Raven, at event sponsors Walker Smith Way Legal, added: ‘Gail is the perfect choice to be our guest speaker. Her sporting story will motivate our award nominees and winners to continue with their dedication to sport in Preston. As a firm committed to the local community, it’s pleasing to see how the awards have grown. The event is always a huge success and has become a major highlight in the Preston sporting calendar.’

The 10th Preston Sports Awards 2015 takes place on Friday 13th March at Preston Guild Hall

Pay & Display Charges Freeze Preston City Council made the decision to freeze pay and display charges on their city centre car parks.

The decision was made at the end of January by Councillor Robert Boswell for pay and display charges to be frozen for the forthcoming year at Avenham, Market Hall, Hill Street and Trinity Square car parks.

Cabinet member for community and environment, Councillor Robert Boswell, said: ‘We have made the decision to freeze pay and display charges at four of our car parks to make it easier for shoppers, visitors, commuters and businesses to access the city centre. The freeze has been put on for the forthcoming year. We have made a lot of improvements to the city centre and there will hopefully be more to come,

so now we want people to easily access parking close to the city centre and enjoy the ongoing regeneration.’

Addresses for the car parks; • Avenham car park, Skye Street, Preston, PR1 3XA • Market Hall car park, Tenterfield Street, Preston, PR1 2JD • Hill Street car park, Hill Street, Preston, PR1 2BB • Trinity Square car park, Market Street West, Preston, PR1 2EU

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A Night Of Dirty Dancing The Ultimate Tribute Show Featuring all the hits from everyone’s favourite dance movie Dirty Dancing, an all-new, spectacular stage show featuring all the hits from the film is coming to town. Recast and re-scripted and billed as “the s&xiest song and dance sensation of 2015”, music and dance fans have the chance to experience the all-new box office hit A Night of Dirty Dancing, the ultimate tribute show, as it embarks on a brand-new nationwide tour.

‘Celebrated film Dirty Dancing boasted the greatest movie soundtrack of all time,’ says show producer Michael Taylor. ‘All these hits are superbly performed in this fast-moving, slickly-choreographed theatrical treat.’ Dirty Dancing’s score included: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and the Oscarwinning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

‘Prepare for a night of dirty dancing with the brandnew sensational, inspirational, ‘aspirational’ box office smash of the year,’ says Michael. “Our sensational production brings all the hits to life, lavishly, live on stage.’ The show is not affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage currently on tour in the UK and worldwide. “It’s an all-new production featuring an all-star cast, the next exciting chapter in the amazing musical legacy that is Dirty Dancing,” says Michael.

Win tickets to see A Night Of Dirty Dancing No film has captured the hearts of a generation like Dirty Dancing and we have a pair of tickets to give away when the allnew, ultimate tribute show A Night of Dirtxy Dancing comes to The Grand Theatre, Blackpool on 21st March on as part of its nationwide tour. It’s a chance to relive the passion, indulge in the romance and celebrate the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Recast and re-scripted for 2015, it’s all down to Kellerman’s end of season show.

Revel in the moments you loved, the memories you made and music that’s resonated throughout the years: She’s Like the Wind, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyes and, of course, the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

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Preston News

2 X UCLAN Volunteers with the Mayor of Preston, Cllr Nick Pomfret, and Mayoress Mrs Barbara Pomfret, along with Head of School and Academic Director of Sport at UCLAN, Dr Adrian Ibbetson

Preston Sports Awards 2015 Launched

Preparations are well underway for one of the most popular events on the Preston sporting calendar. The 10th annual Walker Smith Way Preston Sports Awards, in association with Preston Guild Hall Ltd., will be held on Friday 13th March, at Preston Guild Hall.

This year will be one to remember with the city celebrating 10 years of the Annual Sports Awards event. A celebration event to launch the Sports Awards was held on Monday 12th January at Preston’s College. Part of the proceedings gave local sports clubs a platform to recognise their volunteers who go the extra mile.

Richard Ellis, Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club, attended to give sponsors and volunteers from across the city an insight into how the club had benefited from being recognised as the Community Organisation of the Year at the Preston Sports Awards in 2014.

Mayor of Preston, Councillor Nick Pomfret, also attended on Monday and commented on the brilliant work of volunteers:- ‘Many clubs and events, but especially those represented here, would not be able to continue or even open their doors if it wasn’t for the wonderful people who volunteer their time.

Commitment and dedication are required by athletes, both amateur and professional, but they are also two essential qualities that apply to volunteers across the city. I would personally like to thank them for their hard work and continued enthusiasm.’

At the 2015 Preston Sports Awards, there will be 17 awards up for grabs.

Nomination categories and their sponsors are:Coach of the year (aged 16 years plus) Sponsor – BMW Bowker Club of the year Sponsor – Surridge Sport Volunteer of the year (Adult – aged over 25 years) Sponsor – Jigsaw Training Volunteer of the year (Young up to 24 years) Sponsor – Frank Whittle Partnership Architecture Young Achiever Sponsor - Millers Taxis (in memory of Sam McCulloch) Achievement/Performance of the year (male junior) Sponsor – Walker Smith Way Legal Achievement/Performance of the year (female junior) Sponsor – McDade Roberts Achievement/Performance of the year (senior) Sponsor – ShoutNetwork.co.uk Service to Disability sport Sponsor – Preston’s College Team performance of the year (junior team) Sponsor – Evolve Document Solutions Ltd Team performance of the year (senior team) Sponsor – Skiddle.com School of the year (primary) Sponsor – GB Energy Ltd School of the year (secondary) Sponsor – Wallwork, Nelson & Johnson Community organisation of the year Sponsor – Holiday Inn Preston Higher/Further education team of the year Sponsor – Lancashire County Council Special recognition/service to sport Sponsor – University of Central Lancashire Lifetime achievement (doing sport for 20 years plus) Sponsor – John Turner Construction Group

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Mothers everywhere…

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

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101 NON-Emergency Number to Lancashire Constabulary CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 111 NON-Emergency NHS Medical Advice Number

Send listings info@link-mag.co.uk KEY SERVICES Preston Police Station Lancaster Road North, Preston, Lancashire PR1 2SA Telephone 0845 1 25 35 454 NON EMERGENCY Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Safety Check 0800 169 1125 Gas Leaks (24 hour) 0800 111 999 Emergency Electricity 0800 195 4141 Water Burst/No Water 0845 746 2200 Electricity Northwest 0800 195 4141 Emergency Heating Repairs (24hour) 0845 074 4002 HEALTH Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane North, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HT. 01772 716565 St Catherine’s Hospice 01772 784210 Duty Chemist Sundays Lloyds 01772 254937 NHS Direct (24hr Service)Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Emergency Dental Service 01772 777397 Skelmersdale NHS Walk in Centre (15 miles from Preston) 01695 588640 Community Health Council Tel: 01772 259089 Brittle Bones Society, Longridge Branch 01772 784919

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

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01772 204667 Preston Tourist Information Centre 01772 253731 Traveline Service 0871 200 22 33 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Northern Rail 0845 600 1159 Transpennine Express 0845 600 1671 Virgin Trains 08457 222 333 OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing 0844 800 6772 Citizens Advice Bureau 01772 822416 RSPCA 0300 1234 999 (National) RSPCA Animal Centre 01772 792553 Social Services 01772 254868

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Preston News

A Place to Play Safely Preston City Council have cleaned the alley ways in Preston to improve the environment and to enable children to play in them safely.

Residents have been leafleted to encourage them to keep these areas clean for all to enjoy and have been asked to report any rubbish dumped. Council waste enforcement officers regularly have to deal with dumped rubbish in these areas which is an environmental crime and spoils the area for other residents.

Cabinet member for community and environment, Councillor Robert Boswell, said: ‘We have cleaned up alley ways in the past and as soon as we did we noticed that children started to play in them. They are a natural safe place for children to play and exercise. Routine removal of dumped waste has been suspended and anyone identified as mistreating the alley ways could face legal action.

‘Dumped rubbish in alleyways has been a problem in previous years but now that we have cleaned the alley ways we hope they will stay clean for the sake of the children and the community in general. Dumping rubbish is a serious issue and if you are caught, or waste from your property is found fly tipped, you could face large penalties or even a term of imprisonment.’

• To report fly tipping call the litterline on 01772 906909 or visit www.preston.gov.uk/ yourservices/bins-and-recycling/grot-spots/.

• In total over 200 alleyways have been cleaned.

• Around 5,000 houses have received leaflets.

• All waste must be presented in the collection bins and boxes provided. To arrange extra collections or bulky waste collections call 01772 906905.

• Leading the way - Some of the best maintained alley ways in Preston include Dove Street (Deepdale), Bence Road/Roman Road (Frenchwood), Rydal Road (Ribbleton) and Browning Road (Ribbleton).

• Since the watch your backs campaign began dumped waste in alley ways has reduced by around four fifths.

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COMMUNITY 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: 0300 123 6703 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.

NOTICES CATS PROTECTION ADOPT A CAT We are looking for the right homes for our cats currently in foster care. If you would like to know more please contact us on 0845 177 0708 and check out our website www.cats.org.uk/preston FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME For disabled people. Simply phone 0800 269 545 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BABY BEAT Do you have 2 hours to spare? The Baby Beat Appeal is a registered charity which raises funds for the Sharoe Green Maternity Unit at Royal Preston Hospital. We purchase vital equipment designed to monitor the unborn baby from conception to birth and to ensure a safe delivery. We have a small shop based at the Unit which raises funds for our charity and we are desperately seeking anyone who would like to become a volunteer and help run it. All we’re looking for is someone who has 2 hours to spare, whether per week, per month or on an ad-hoc basis.

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 ROSEMERE CANCER FOUNDATION COFFEE SHOP, ROYAL PRESTON HOSPITAL Do you have time to volunteer in a rewarding role at the Rosemere Coffee Shop? Whether you can spare 5 hours a week or on alternate weeks, or could be called upon as a reserve for holidays, please think about joining us. You don’t need experience as full training is given. Marion Jackson, Coffee Shop Manager says ‘we give a lot but we get more in return’. Rosemere Coffee Shop Ltd. Registered Charity No: 1131583 For more information, give Marion a call on 01772 718252

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. For more information ring 01772 822022 or www.samaritan.org/volunteer-us

REGULAR EVENTS 48TH PRESTON BROWNIES Brownies are for girls aged 7-10yrs and offer many exciting activities including outdoor activities, games, crafts, trips and sleepovers. We meet every Wednesday (term time) 6-7.30pm in St Michaels Church hall, Tulketh road in Ashton.

For more information visit our website www.girlguiding. org.uk or email Helen- stmichaelsbrowniespreston@ outlook.com

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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.

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) 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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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 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 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 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 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 SPRINGFIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walk. (A,B & C) Saturday 14/03 CONISTON ‘A’ 10 MLS Long ; 3100’ Ascent, ‘B’ 8.1/2 MLS Long ; 2500’ Ascent, ‘C’ 7.1/2 MLS Long ; 1300’ Ascent. Saturday 28/03 SETTLE ‘A’ 13 MLS Long ; 1800’ Ascent ‘B’ 10 MLS Long ; 1600’ Ascent ‘C’ 7 MLS Long ; 1200’ Ascent Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. www.springfieldsfellwalking.com contact enquires@springfieldfellwalking.co.uk Phone 01772 728718

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. £3 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 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 & Thurdsday (except first Thurs of the month) mornings 9:30am–10:30am. £4 per session.

St. Martin’s Parish Hall, Broadway, Fulwood. Hilary Hine RSA, T: 01995 601040, E: hinefamily.hh@gmail.com

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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!

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 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 Hobbycraft, Deepdale Retail Park, Blackpool Road, Preston. 1st and 3rd Friday 10.00am - 12.00pm and 2nd and 4th Tuesday 7.00pm - 9.00pm every month.

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 CROESO CYNNES I BAWB, WELSH CLUB PRESTON welcomes everyone- beginners, rusty or fluent to come and share our beautiful language. First Thursday every month) 10.00-12.00 in the Lending Library (non-fiction) at The Harris, Museum Street. www.welshclubpreston.org.

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 PRESTON GARDEN SOCIETY We hold our meetings on the third Tuesday of every month @ 7.30pm. St Andrew’s Church Hall, Tulketh Road, Ashton. Come and listen to speakers and meet new friends. Refreshments available. T: 01772 723255 SCRABBLE CLUBS Tuesdays 7.15pm and Thursdays 1.30pm Please call for further information 01772 716210 THE GARSTANG COUNTRY MARKET For quality home baking , preserves , handicrafts , gifts, fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants in season.

At the Garstang Sports and Social Club, Lancaster Road / High Street (entrance next to LBT Motors ) Garstang PR3 1FB. Every Thursday 10 - 12 noon. Tea and coffee available from 9 : 30 am. Free parking at the Hall. Local contact / information T: 01995 603644 ASHTON ON RIBBLE WOMENS INSTITUTE Ladies meetings every second tuesday in the month, 1:30 to 3:30pm. St Andrews Church Hall, Tulketh Road, Ashton, Preston. Contact Muriel 01772 733263 PHOENIX CEILIDHS If you thought country dancing might be boring, think again! It’s fast, fun and a good laugh all night. There’s a caller to explain the dances and our bands are top notch. They play superb music and perform at all the major folk festivals across the country. You don’t need to bring a partner and it’s ok to ask someone to dance.

First-timers and families welcome. See you there!

Friday 13th March, Friday 10th April, Friday 15th May 8pm until 11:30pm Adlington Community Centre, Railway Road, Adlington, Chorley PR6 9RF. www.phoenixceilidhs.co.uk

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THIS MONTH 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 31191

PRESTON VINTAGE & ARTISAN FAIR Saturday 7th March 9am - 4pm Preston Market, Upper Floor

Tradition meets Trend! Discover a fantabulous array of treasures combining the vintage romance with beautiful on-trend element. Peruse the pop-up avenue of stalls by the main entrance and meander on over to the ‘Fryer’s Fayre’ diner, where further gems can be found. Splendid showcase from fashion to furnishings, locally produced Artisan treats and also a talented Live Artist! All set within the traditional Preston Market - find us on the upper floor (escalator and ramp access too!) Free Entry

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A SPRING COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF ACTION FOR CHILDREN Saturday, 14th March, 10:30-12 noon Lytham Methodist Church

Price is £1.50 which includes Tea/Coffee/Hot Cross Bun or Scone

BLACKPOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SCANDINAVIAN SATURDAY Saturday March 14th 7.30pm Blackpool Citadel, Raikes Parade, Blackpool, FY1 4EL

GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE, CONSTANT WAVES + TRIBAL FIGHTERS Saturday 28th March, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2XQ. Goonies Never Say Die are a five piece instrumental/ post-rock band from Blackpool. They have released two albums on Deep Elm Records with a third to follow in 2015.

Free Entrance. http://theferret.info GARSTANG PATCHWORK QUILTERS BIENNIAL EXHIBITION 17th,18th & 19th April, 10am-4pm daily, The Village Hall, Bilsborrow, PR3 0RE (on A6 north of Preston, Lancashire) Admittance Adults £3, accompanied children under 16years free. Venue has a large free car park and disabled access throughout. Local quilt shops will have trading stands Refreshments served all day.

Raffle Quilt ‘Flights of Fancy’ awarded Judges Merit at Harrogate Show 2014, Proceeds to Rosemere Cancer Foundation and The Space Centre (Preston).

Many other raffle prizes, for raffle tickets contact Publicity Sec. on 01253 854380, Quilters Quarters Shop Longridge, or Sticky Fingers Shop, Coppull and see our website www.garstangpq.weebly.com.

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

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6.30pm Pre-Concert Talk: Nielsen - Helen Harrison, Grief Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Soloist Helen Brackley-Jones, Nielsen Symphony No 2. Tickets £8 Under 19s free

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ZEEROX, DOWNERS + 1.21 GIGAWATTS Saturday 21st March, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2XQ.

Three rock, indie and post-grunge/shoegaze bands live.

This marks the debut of hotly tipped Blackpool band ‘Downers’ who are made of members of Goonies Never Say Die, Dinosaurs Are **** Dragons and Me Vs Hero, the band release their debut EP this spring.

Free Entrance. http://theferret.info

CHARITY LUNCH SUPPORTING CANCER HELP PRESTON LTD Thursday 26th March Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley PR3 2TB

Stalls from 11.30am, three course lunch served 12.30pm (choice of menu on the day) followed by comedian Mike Harding’s former tour manager - Steve Swithin’s amusing talk ‘Daft – I call It’. Admission £25 by prior booking only.

Information or tickets Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689 Bursary Fund Reg. Charity No.1032828 A SPRINGTIME CONCERT BY THE LONGRIDGE BAND Saturday 28th March, 7:30pm Longridge Civic Hall

Licensed Bar, Tickets £8.50 available from Longridge Post Office, Ribble Valley Tyre & Auto, Longridge Conservative Club and on the door.

OUTDOOR THEATRE LYTHAM HALL 2015 Sunday 14th June, 6:00pm Chapterhouse Theatre

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. For the opening production of the outdoor season at Lytham Hall Chapterhouse Theatre Company make a welcome return visit with their production of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, adapted for the stage by Laura Turner. Producer Richard Main and his cast of eight portray all the emotions and experiences of the title character and her tempestuous relationship with the moody Mr. Rochester.

Lytham Hall’s delightful parkland provides an ideal backdrop for a picnic and an open air performance at the height of the long summer evenings.

Sunday 5th July, 6:00pm Illyria

The Taming Of The Shrew by William Shakespeare

Tuesday 14th July, 7:30pm Illyria

Iolanthe by Gilbert and Sullivan

Sunday 23 August, 4:00pm Illyria

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice - traditional www.lythamhall.org.uk

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