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Graham set up Access4lofts to provide home owners with access to their lofts, so that they can store their belongings. Access4Lofts can install a loft ladder, loft hatch, board out your loft, insulate and even put in a light, and often in just one day!

Examples of the type of feedback (including details on how punctual and tidy they are!) that won Access4lofts their award are detailed on their website www.access4lofts-preston.co.uk.

If you need extra storage space and you’ve not fully utilised your loft space, or you need to install safer access whilst using your current loft then do give Graham a call on 01772 811611; he’ll pop along to look at the work involved and provide you with a fixed guaranteed quote in writing to do the work.

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Your home should be special and at Kingston Fitted Bedrooms and Kitchens we believe that this is easier to achieve than you might think.

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or more than 25 years Kingston have designed and installed fitted bedrooms, home offices and lounge furniture, across the North West and in August 2010 they launched Kingston Kitchens.

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bed or sliding wardrobes. With such an incredible reputation, it goes without saying that Kingston’s craftsmen and installers are second-to-none in their skills. As recommended traders by the Safe Trader Scheme, every member of staff at Kingston is honest, trustworthy and committed to exceptional customer service.

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he ladies have Race for Life supporting Breast Cancer Awareness, and in recent years, November has become the month for the lads to raise money for men’s health. Dubbed ‘Movember,’ the idea is that on October 31st, men shave for the last time for the next 30 days, and grow and groom a moustache in return for sponsorship money. In fact under official Movember rules, each ‘Mo Bro,’ is supposed to use the power of the moustache to create conversations about men’s health and must conduct themselves like a true gentleman. As the popularity of Movember has grown, more and more employers who may normally have a stricter facial hair policy, are supporting the movement, even setting up work teams and or company events in support of the cause such is the increase in participation.

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MOVEMBER And for those who already have or cannot grow a moustache, there are several events that go on up and down the country they can get involved in to support Mens Health. These include (but are certainly not limited to) official Movember Gala events; where moustaches are showcased,people dress up, there’s entertainment on hand, as well as competitions, including a ‘Man of Movember’ award. You can buy tickets for these events for £20 each or fundraise £50 each (or £80 for a couple) in return for a ticket. There are events throughout all parts of the UK, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, London and Belfast towards the end of November.

But where did such an influential movement start?In Australia in 2003 by just two friends Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, who got 30 other people to join them, in that first year, the logo was designed and rules were set out (rules that are still the same 11 years on), one of the original 30 participants, Adam Gerone registered the company and set up a website with Justin Coghlan running the Queensland campaign the following year, and in 2004 Spain and the UK joined in the event with all costs being covered by the four founders. All donations went to the PCFA (Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia) and it was the single largest cheque they had ever received! They were the first official beneficiary’s of the now unstoppable Movember!

The campaign has steadily grown from there and now supports many aspects of mens health with several partnerships and more and more countries now taking part. So much so that since 2003, over four million people have participated, 770 men’s health projects have been funded, 12 countries take part and an incredible £346 million has been raised! Even celebrities get on board, in 2013 Ashton Kutcher, Dynamo, Stephen Fry and Damian Lewis are just a few examples of those who publicly got on board and either grew a moustache or raised money towards the Movember campaign. Not bad for an idea from two guys having a casual chat about recurring trends!

can join in. In fact, with the huge importance on exercise and having an active healthy lifestyle, within the Movember movement there is a sub section known simply as ‘MOVE,’ encouraging people to ‘MOVE for men’s health,’ and all men, women and children are encouraged to be part of it.

Movember may originally have been known for being primarily hugely popular with University age lads who enjoy competing with their friends over who can grow the most impressive moustache, but the foundation goes way beyond that. In only the eleven years since its conception, it has changed the face of men’s health and made massive steps towards raising awareness and helping to fund projects to improve the lives of many. Whether it be prostate cancer, testicular cancer or mental health, the companies vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health, and with the obvious growth in popularity of the campaign, not only have they made an enormous difference and definitely achieved their objective, they have surpassed it. So this November, whether you choose to become a Mo Bro or a Mo Sista, or just come across someone raising money for the cause, think about your husband, your father, your son or your brother, consider how invaluable they are to you, and give what you can to a fantastic cause.

For more information, you can go to the official UK website uk.movember.com.

By Danielle Jordan

And you don’t have to be a man to get involved, the official website encourages ‘Mo Sista’s’ to hold fundraising events, support fellow ‘Mo Bros’ and generally assist the cause. Whole communities can take part, sports teams and any individuals 14

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Remembrance Day

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hen you go Home, tell them of us and say, For your Tomorrow, we gave our Today” those famous words written by Gloucestershire born John Maxwell Edmonds in 1916 are quoted every November. And for the next four years, Remembrance Sunday; when we remember military and civilian men and women who gave their lives; will be especially poignant as it is now a century since the First World War. But what does Remembrance Sunday mean to us one hundred years on? As we keep having to add conflicts onto the list of events to remember, are we failing to learn the lessons our ancestors fought so hard to teach us to avoid future conflict? The First World War gave every family a story, every family were affected, and an entire generation were practically wiped out. But in November of 1918, that same generation were finally told they were at peace, parties erupted in the streets, communities were finally able to try and mourn their losses. The world was sure that no conflict of that scale would ever be seen again. The date was 11th November, and it has since remained marked as a day to honour those losses, as well as further losses from further conflicts. In every town up and down the country this November like every other, there will be services of Remembrance, thousands upon thousands will wear their poppies with pride and military medals will be on display.

The main difference to Remembrance Sunday to any other date in the calendar is that for that one day, it’s not about whatever political agenda or act of aggression caused the war, it’s not about the propaganda of wartime or egos of world leaders; it’s simply about the people. When young men marched to war all those years ago, they marched for their country but they wouldn’t be considering the advancement of a country’s borders or which leader would gain dominance in Europe; they were thinking of their sweetheart, their son, and/or their elderly relatives. When we learn about our history, we learn things like the date the Archduke Franz Ferdi-

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nand was assassinated and why that consequently led to such a monumental loss of life. We hear phrases such as ‘trench warfare,’ and details about the battle of the Somme. What doesn’t need to be taught is the universal human suffering. The guttural loss of having to bury your young son, the heartbreak of learning your parent isn’t coming home, human emotions that don’t need to be written on school blackboards but are an innate part of our emotional makeup.

In Summer 2011, the London riots were all over the news, the images of the needless violence were shocking and frightening and there were lessons to be learnt. But the lesser publicised news story was the turn out the next day. The majority of rioters were aged between 18 - 30, the disgraceful generation that our Grandfathers would be ashamed of; but within that same age group, those that turned up the next day with a broom or a bin bag, outnumbered the rioters tenfold. As in every generation, there are always those that will want to disrupt and/or harm, but a much bigger majority want to heal and protect. And that’s what Remembrance Sunday is about, the under celebrated majority. Focusing on the good news when the bad seems to saturate our attention. Millions of lost lives may not seem like good news and certainly isn’t, but knowing that within humanity, we have millions that will always stand up to the few is definitely worth being remembered. Anyone who thinks that Remembrance Sunday glorifies war is missing the point, we’re glorifying the people. Whether you’re rich, poor, British, German or American; we can all be proud of the ancestors, including our future descendants, who will do and did anything they can and could to keep their family safe.

These days, we still have wars going on around the world, as everywhere, in the UK we still lose young men and women. We will probably never be able to achieve any semblance of world peace. There will always be individuals with evil residing in them, always be militant groups that try and force their way through and sadly, every generation will probably see needless loss of life. But on 11th November each year, everything else fades into the background as we focus on those brave people who protect us, guard us and ultimately save us. ‘Never have so many owed their lives to so few,’ and this year will be no different and whatever background we’re from, this November we will all be united and we will remember them.

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Preston News

The Christmas Fayre is Coming To the Space Centre in Preston

The Space Centre on Pedders Lane in Preston is holding a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 22nd November from 11am to 4pm.

Get your presents from one of thier twenty stalls selling craft, produce, cakes and toys. You can also get Space Christmas Cards, it’s free entry and refreshments are available.

The SPACE Centre offers a totally flexible environment for families, carers, therapists and teachers which; Allows freedom for clients to move in safety, builds confidence and motivation increasing learning potential, provides a world of sensory stimulation and enables assessment of sensory abilities by presenting one stimuli at one time and excluding unnecessary distractions, encourages relaxation in a calm and controlled atmosphere, gives the opportunity for those who are wheelchair bound to be out of their chairs and experience different positions, Enables life skills to be developed through structured and educational programs using switch work to give control to the client and encourages communication skills and choice making.

family bookings, play-schemes, parent support groups, after school clubs and also day centres and community homes who cater for young people and adults with physical and learning disabilities.

SPACE can cater for people with a wide range of disabilities including Cerebral Palsy, Profound Multiple Disabilities, Autism and brain injuries. Groups come from all over the north west and sometimes even further afield, which demonstrates the need for such a facility and illustrates the fact that there are no other centres like SPACE. The multi-sensory room here at SPACE, is a large, soft-padded, multi-sensory environment which is spread over two levels that are connected by stairs and a slide. It is an exciting area with specialist lighting and equipment.

For further information on the SPACE centre visit www.thespacecentre.org

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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 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 Caritas Care Ltd 01772 732313 Cats Protection Preston 0845 177 0708 HELPLINES Galloway’s Society for the Blind 01772 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 744148 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Gift92 (Guild Initiative for Furniture Trust) Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 769 7555 01772 716572 CancerHelp (Preston) Ltd 01772 793344 Save the Children Shop 01772 717727 Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 Ummah Welfare Trust 01772 253040 Child Line 0800 1111 Cruse Bereavement Help Line TRANSPORT 01772 686668 Blackpool Airport 01253 343434 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 Discover, Drug and Alcohol Recovery UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 Service 01772 825492 Coast Guard Services Fylde Citizens Advice Bureau 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 01772 682588 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Heartbeat (Cardiac Rehabilitation/ Preston Community Transport Support) 01772 717147 01772 204667 Help Direct 0303 3331021 Preston Tourist Information Centre Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 01772 253731 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) Traveline Service 0871 200 22 33 National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 National Express 08717 818 181

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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.

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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

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

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Everyone is welcome to come and meet new friends.

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

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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.

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 & 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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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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.

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

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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 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 on Saturday every 2 weeks 3 grades of walk, bus pickups from Blackpool to Black Bull, Preston.

Info: enquiries@springfieldfellwalking.co.uk. Christine: 01772 865278, Web www.springfieldfellwalking.co.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 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. July 13th Keswick 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 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 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 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.

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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.

Call Barbara for more info 07854 502724/01772 734669 e-mail barbara@craft-flair.co.uk 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.

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CRAFT FAIR Saturday 1st November, 10am to 3pm Christ Church, Berry Lane, Longridge Handmade items for sale including: cross stitch, hand knitted items, beading, crochet, cards, cakes, preserves, jewellery and much more. Plus crafts from West Africa – supporting our partnership with our friends in Sierra Leone. Refreshments Some tables still available – phone 01772-782829

THE LILY WHITE BALL Saturday 15th November, Champagne reception 7pm The Pines Hotel, Clayton-le-Woods 4 course gala dinner, Dancing to the fabulous Stephen Bayliss, Carriages 1am. All proceeds to The Baby Beat appeal - reg charity no 1051194-7. In Memory of our First Patron, Sir Tom Finney.

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BLACKPOOL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA “LONDON CONCERT” Sunday 16th November 2014 at 7.30 pm Blackpool Citadel, Raikes Parade Blackpool, FY1 4EL We will be playing Cockaigne (In London Town) Opus 40 - Elgar, Symphony 104 in D Major (The London Symphony) - Haydn, London Suite (London Everyday) - Coates, Little Suite - Arnold.

Tickets £8 Under 19s free. Available on the door CHRISTMAS GIFT FAYRE Tuesday 18th November, 10.30am to 3.30pm Barton Village Hall, Garstang Road, Barton PR3 5AA Stalls Including; Jewellery, Handbags, Scarves, Soft Furnishings, Greeting Cards, Plants, Cakes, Toys, Gifts, Ladies Clothing, Body Shop Products, Raffle, Tombola, Etc. Refreshments Available. Entrance £2 (on the door) £1.50 in advance, includes Coffee & Biscuits.

In aid of Vine House /Croston House (Cancer Help Preston Ltd. Charity No.1032828) Stalls available for the sale of new goods only.

Tickets from Tel. 01772 864689 / 01995 640185.

Enquires Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689 THE NIGHTINGALES Wed 19th to Sat 22nd November, curtain up 7.30pm The Playhouse Theatre Market st West Preston.

The Grimsargh Players present ‘The Nightingales’ a comedy by Peter Quilter. Bar available, Tea and coffee available, Free car parking after 7pm Trinity car park collect from foyer. Tickets Wed £8 concession £7.

Tickets Thu Fri Sat £9 concession £8 Box Office 07790081536. Tickets available online at www.prestonplayhouse.com FULWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET WITH FAIRTRADE Saturday 22nd November from 10am till 2pm Fulwood Methodist Church Crossroads Centre, Watling St. Road PR2 8EA. Supporting small producers locally and globally. Fresh local produce and fairly traded goods. Refreshments, including lunch, available.

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SPACE CENTRE CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 22nd November, 11am to 4pm The Space Centre, Pedders Lane, Preston

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LANCASHIRE DAY CHARITY LUNCH Thursday 27th November, from 11:30am Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley PR3 2TB Supporting Cancer Help Preston Ltd. Reg. Charity No.1032828 Stalls from 11.30am, lunch served 12.30pm (choice of menu on the day) followed by entertainment with Norman Prince (ex. Houghton Weavers) Admission £25 by prior booking only.

Information or tickets Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689 BIRDMAN, CLEFT + VOX POPULATION Friday28th November, 8pm The Ferret, 55 Fylde Road, Preston, PR1 2XQ You read that right, two Preston legends return on the same night, live at the ferret and are joined by the superb mathemagicians Cleft. www.theferret.info

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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.

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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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CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR 29 November 10.30-3.30 Morecambe Library

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CEILIDH EVENING WITH THE RIOT BAND Saturday November 22nd, 7:30pm-11:30pm The Centre @ Halton near Lancaster The Centre @ Halton has booked the popular Riot Band for a Ceilidh. It promises to be a very good evening of live music and fun dancing. The Ceilidh will start at 7.30pm and continue at The Centre until at least 11.30pm. There will also be a bar and raffle and everyone is asked to contribute to a Jacobs Join.

Just like previous successful Ceilidhs at the Centre, this promises to be a great night out. Proceeds from this show will again contribute to the cost of ongoing refurbishments to the Centre. More information about the band can be accessed from www.theriotband. co.uk/. They are an experienced Bury and Bolton based Ceilidh band who play venues in Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire and throughout the North West of England and North Wales.

Tickets, which are £8 for adults and children over 11 years, are available from the Centre’s Coffee Shop (during opening hours) and from Halton Village Newsagents. Tickets can also be ordered from Centre Manager, Maureen Richardson on email: centremanager@ haltoncentre.org or tel (01524) 811316.

FARMERS MARKET & BONFIRE CRAFT STALLS Saturday 1st November, 10am - 1pm Victoria Institute, Caton Cafe, toilets and free entry Contact Jean 01524 61832

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