What's on in Wyre winter 2015

october 2015 ~ March 2016

What’s On in Wyre

Event diary, attractions and festivals Thornton Little Theatre wyretheatres.co.uk See pages 2 and 3 for theatre events 1

24 October, 7.30pm What’s OnSaturday in Wyre Abbamania

Friday 16 October, 8pm Jongleurs – On the Road £12 (Over 18s only)

Saturday 17 October, 7.30pm Ray Quinn in Concert £17 Sunday 18 October, 7.30pm The Lindisfarne Story £16 Tuesday 20 October, 7.30pm Wyre on Film Presented by the North West Film Archive £6 Friday 23 October, 7.30pm The Dressing Room A play by Bobby Ball £15, concessions £13

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£18.50 Saturday 14 November, 7.30pm Buddy Holly and The Cricketers Tickets £14 Sunday 15 November, 7.30pm The Bay City Rollers £17 Monday 23 November, 2pm – 4pm Marine Hall’s 80th Birthday Celebratory Tea Dance All welcome! £4 Tuesday 24 November, 8pm Lau BBC Folk Award Winning Band £16

Friday 2 October, 7.30pm A Celebration of Simon and Garfunkel £12

Saturday 10 October, 7.30pm Kyla Brox £10 Thursday 15 October, 7.30pm ..and This is my Friend Mr Laurel Starring Hi-de-Hi’s Jeffrey Holland £14, concessions £12

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Friday 27 November, 7.30pm The Mersey Beatles £15 Sunday 29 November, 10am – 4pm Christmas Market Free entry Thursday 10 – Sunday 13 December Panto! The Wizard of Oz All Star Cast See website for daily times £8.50

Friday 18 December, 7.30pm Beach Themed Christmas Party Dinner, drinks and dancing until late. Join us for your Christmas night out.

Discounts available for group table bookings.

Enjoy a BBQ by Twelve Restaurant, an evening of beach themed fun and live music. £24pp or £22pp for a table of 10 or more. @marinehallwyre

Saturday 14 November, 7.30pm Ultimate Legends A tribute to four legendary acts £12

Sunday 22 November, 7.30pm China Crisis £15

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What’s On in Wyre New this season

Wyre Council is embracing a national initiative to get youngsters out and about.

Explore our parks, find the markers, complete the challenge, have fun together!

Xplorer is the perfect outdoor activity for primary and pre-school children and their families.

Xplorer is a family friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun and gives children a sense of adventure as they explore the park to find the markers. It involves a healthy mix of physical activity and decision making that the whole family can enjoy together.

Using a simple map the aim is to find a number of markers that are located around the park. At each marker children need to identify what is pictured and enjoy learning a fun fact to tell their friends.

Older children will have fun competing against their friends or other family members whilst younger children will enjoy the excitement of successfully finding the markers.

Xplorer is perfect for children as they can have an adventure whilst running around in a safe and friendly environment.

No experience of map reading is necessary and parents are encouraged to join in the fun!

Have fun together – Go Xplore!

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october 2015 ~ March 2016 Saturday 3 October 1pm - 3pm Xplorer Orienteering for Children

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 50p

Sunday 4 October Noon - 3pm Xplorer Orienteering for Children Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton (meet at the visitor centre car park) wyre.gov.uk/xplorer 01253 863100 50p

Saturday 17 October Noon - 3pm Xplorer Orienteering for Children Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton (meet at the visitor centre car park) wyre.gov.uk/xplorer 01253 863100 50p

Wednesday 28 October 1pm - 3pm Xplorer Orienteering for Children

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 50p

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What’s On in Wyre

Saturday 14 November 11am - 2pm Xplorer Orienteering for Children Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton (meet at the riverside room ) wyre.gov.uk/xplorer 01253 863100 50p

Saturday 21 November 1pm - 3pm Xplorer Orienteering for Children

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 50p

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october 2015 ~ March 2016 Sunday 13 December 1pm - 3pm Xplorer Orienteering for Children

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 50p

Saturday 19 December 11am - 2pm Xplorer Orienteering for Children Wyre Estuary Country Park, Thornton (meet at the riverside room) wyre.gov.uk/xplorer 01253 863100 50p

Thursday 19 February 1pm - 3pm Xplorer Orienteering for Children

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 50p

Thursday 19 March 1pm - 3pm Xplorer Orienteering for Children

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 50p

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What’s On in Wyre DIARY October Friday 9 October 7pm Bordeaux Wine and Dine

The North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6BN northeustonhotel.com reception@northeustonhotel.com 01253 876525 £29.95 per person Join the North Euston Hotel along with the European Wine Growers Association for an evening of fine food with accompanying wines from Bordeaux. Start the evening with a welcoming drink and canapés followed by a three course meal and wines.

Friday 23 and Saturday 24 October 7pm - midnight ‘Owd Nell’s Oktoberfest

Guy’s Thatched Hamlet, Canalside, Bilsborrow, Garstang, PR3 0RS guysthatchedhamlet.com info@guysthatchedhamlet.com 01995 640010 £30 Why travel to Munich? Guy’s Thatched Hamlet is bringing the spirit of the Oktoberfest to Bilsborrow! The eighth annual Oktoberfest is being held in the Festtents (marquee).

Authentic German bier will be served in the authentic German Bier Keller or served to your table by Heidi, Helga and Helmut.

Authentic German food will also be available from 5pm and the entertainment starts at 7pm.

Party discount (Friday only) - parties of 8 Include 1 free ticket.

Tickets are £30 and include admission to the marquee, traditional Bavarian night, musik from The Amazing Bavarian Stompers ‘Ooompah Band’ plus DJ and a Stein full of Oktoberfest bier.

Leiderhosen and Dirndl optional!

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october 2015 ~ March 2016 Sunday 25 October 1pm - 6pm Guy’s ‘Not So Scary’ Kiddies Halloween Party

Guy’s Thatched Hamlet, Canalside, Bilsborrow, Garstang, PR3 0RS guysthatchedhamlet.com info@guysthatchedhamlet.com 01995 640010 Free The annual ‘Not So Scary Halloween Party starts at 1pm and has lots going on for all the family: prizes for the best fancy dress, pumpkin competition for the best carved, biggest and best, Darrell Edwards DJ, The Living Jungle Mobile Zoo, Uncle Martin and his Punch and Judy magic show, Thomas Bounce Juggler and his fun circus workshop, fairground rides plus Guy’s ‘Trick or Treat’ with apple bobbing in the spooky well.

Monday 26 - Saturday 31 October 12 noon - 6pm Guy’s ‘Not So Scary’ Half Term Halloween Week

Guy’s Thatched Hamlet, Canalside, Bilsborrow, Garstang, PR3 0RS guysthatchedhamlet.com info@guysthatchedhamlet.com 01995 640010 Free The fun continues in ‘Owd Nell’s Tavern all week! You’re invited to drop in and join in the Halloween fun: fairground rides, pumpkin carving, Halloween cup cake decorating, Guy’s trick or treat, Halloween crafts and more.

Tuesday 27 October 11am – noon Bulb Planting Event

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 Free Join the Memorial Park team planting bulbs in the park.

Children can enjoy painting a pot and planting a bulb to take home.

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What’s On in Wyre Wednesday 28 October Noon – 2.30pm Afternoon Jazz with Six in a Bar

The North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6BN northeustonhotel.com reception@northeustonhotel.com 01253 876525 £6 per person Afternoon jazz.

Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 6pm - 9pm Little Monsters Halloween Disco

Guy’s Thatched Hamlet, Canalside, Bilsborrow, Garstang, PR3 0RS guysthatchedhamlet.com info@guysthatchedhamlet.com 01995 640010 Free Get your fancy dress on and join in a spooky evening of fang-tastical treats for all the family including the boneshaking disco and Punch and Judy.

Free

Saturday 31 October 11am – 1.30pm Petrifying Pumpkin Carve

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 Free pumpkin carving (first come first served) and Spooky Halloween Magic Show at 11.30am, 12.15pm and 1pm for every child that carves a pumpkin.

Scary face painting and glitter tattoos, balloon crafting and scary lucky dip. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate served by the Friends volunteers.

Small charge for individual activities as the Friends of the Memorial Park are fundraising.

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october 2015 ~ March 2016 November Thursday 5 November 6pm onwards Poulton le Fylde Rotary Club Community Bonfire and Firework Display

Cottam Hall Playing Field, Blackpool Old Road, Poulton le Fylde noall@btinternet.com 01253 700833/07842 015011 Adult £4, child £2, family £12 A family event where you can see fireworks in a safe environment and help raise money for a range of local, national and international charities.

Thursday 5 November 5.30pm – 8.30pm Fleetwood Firework Extravaganza

Marine Hall Gardens, The Esplanade, Fleetwood Free entry although any donations collected will be used to pay for the event.

The gates open at 5.30pm, there’s live music from 6pm and the fireworks start at 7.30pm.

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What’s On in Wyre Friday 6 – Sunday 8 November Mornings TBC Crafting with Lynn and Steve

The North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6BN northeustonhotel.com reception@northeustonhotel.com 01253 876525 £40.00 for Saturday or £45.00 for Saturday and Sunday morning Morning crafting – learn to make all kinds of different crafts.

Thursday 19 November 5pm onwards Freeport Fleetwood Christmas Tree Switch-on Evening

Freeport Fleetwood, Anchorage Road, Fleetwood, FY7 6AE www.freeport-fleetwood.com jmagee@realm.ltd.uk 01253 877377 Free Join Freeport for an evening of festive fun including carol singing and the big switch on.

Thursday 19, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November 7.30pm Ghost Writer Cabus Village Hall, on the A6 one mile north of Garstang 01995 605608 Tickets £6 including a programme and refreshments and can be obtained from Billingtons Electrical, Croston Road Stores.

Ghost Writer is a comedy thriller by David Tristram (not suitable for under 13s).

Saturday 21 November 5.15pm onwards Fleetwood Town Council Festive Lights Switch-on and Lantern Parade Marine Hall Theatre Box Office 12

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october 2015 ~ March 2016 Facebook.com - Fleetwood Festive Lights clerk@fleetwoodtowncouncil.org 01253 872444 Free The parade begins at 5.30pm at Ash Street and will follow the illuminated tramcar before ending at the Marine Gardens where the switch-on will take place.

Saturday 21 November 2pm - 4pm Christmas Fair

St Andrews Church Hall, Rough Lee Road, Cleveleys annhanvey@gmail.com 01253 850080 Entry £2 - all proceeds to Trinity Hospice/Brian House

Wednesday 25 November Noon – 2.30pm Afternoon Jazz with Six in a Bar

The North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6BN northeustonhotel.com reception@northeustonhotel.com 01253 876525 £6 per person

Thursday 26 – Saturday 28 November 9.30am – 4pm Meet the Marines

Fleetwood Sea Cadets, Princes Way, Fleetwood, FY7 8PG royalnavy.mod.uk 01772 555675 Price: Free Climbing wall, laser battles, unarmed combat display, fast inflatable boat rides, physical fitness test. An opportunity for people aged 16-30 to meet a team of Royal Marines, the Royal Navy’s elite amphibious soldiers and to have a go at some of the activities.

No pre booking is necessary, just turn up at 9.30am to register and join a group of similarly interested young people.

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What’s On in Wyre Friday 27 November 7pm Swinging Vegas Christmas Murder Mystery

The North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6BN northeustonhotel.com reception@northeustonhotel.com 01253 876525 £29.95 per person A criminal cabaret show - can you solve the crime?

December Friday 4 December 10am onwards Poulton Christmas Festival

Poulton Square, with Santa parade around the town roger@critchl.plus.com Free Poulton’s traditional Christmas Festival with stalls, fairground rides lighting of the crib and Santa! Stalls from 10am, fairground rides from 12 noon, lighting of the crib at 4pm and Santa at 5pm.

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Friday 4 December 7.15pm Hambleton Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on

Hambleton Ryecroft Corner (junction of Broadpool Lane and Carr Lane) Free The annual switch-on of the Hambleton Christmas tree lights takes place every year at Ryecroft Corner. The Over Wyre Band will be accompanying the carol singing. Come along and get the festive season off to a great start!

Saturday 5 December 2015 1pm - 3pm Make a Christmas Wreath

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 £10 Learn how to make a Christmas wreath to decorate your home with the Memorial Park Team. Booking essential due to imited spaces.

Sunday 6 December 10am Guy’s 10 mile Road Race

Guys Thatched Hamlet, Canalside, Bilsborrow, Garstang, PR3 0RS garstangrc.co.uk 01995 604030 £10 affiliated runners, £12 non-affiliated runners 10mile road race on a flat, rural course organised by Garstang Running Club. Lancashire cheese to all finishers.

Online entries accepted.

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What’s On in Wyre Friday 11 December 7pm North Euston Party Night with Zeta and Lee

The North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6BN northeustonhotel.com reception@northeustonhotel.com 01253 876525 £29.95 per person Glass of sparkling wine on arrival followed by a four course meal (parties of 10 or more get two free bottles of wine).

Saturday 12 December 9am – 4pm Wyre and Myerscough Hedgelaying Competition

Meadow Field, Pilling Part of a series of six competitions in the Lancashire and Westmorland Hedgelaying Grand Prix. A FREE workshop for complete beginners. Try your hand at this ancient rural skill under the expert guidance of a professional. Booking for workshop and for competition entries is essential 01995 602125 garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk Free

Sunday 13 December 11am – 12.30pm Bird Feeder Event

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 Free Drop into the pavilion and craft your own fat ball bird feeder for your garden.

Wednesday 16 December Noon – 2.30pm Afternoon Jazz with Six in a Bar

The North Euston Hotel, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6BN northeustonhotel.com reception@northeustonhotel.com 01253 876525 £6 per person

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october 2015 ~ March 2016 January 2016 Friday 23 January Noon - 2pm Bird Feeder Event

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 Free Drop into the pavilion and build your own fat ball bird feeder to put up in the park for the birds over winter.

February Saturday 6 February From 9am 2016 North West Stages Rally Fleetwood Waterfront nwstages.co.uk FREE

March

Thursday 5 March 11am - 2pm Mother’s Day Crafts

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 £1 Drop in to decorate a pot and make a card for Mother’s Day

Friday 27 March 11am - 1pm Easter Tea Party and Egg Hunt

Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the pavilion) wyre.gov.uk/memorialpark 01253 891000 £1 per child Join an Easter Tea Party and Egg Hunt. Work your way around the different challenges to win your Egg-cellent prize at the end!

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What’s On in Wyre Attractions Guys Thatched Hamlet

St Michaels Rd, Bilsborrow www.guysthatchedhamlet.co.uk info@guysthatchedhamlet.com 01995 640010

Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens

Off Hobbs Lane, Claughton on Brock, Garstang www.cobblehey.co.uk cobblehey@aol.com 01253 602643 Open farm and country gardens with fantastic views, indoor play area, tea room, tractor and go carts.

Old Holly Farm

Cabus www.Oldhollyfarm.com info@oldhollyfarm.com 01524 791200 Working dairy farm with indoor play barn, courtyard café and farm shop. Events throughout the year including Christmas and Easter weekend.

Farmer Parr’s Animal World

Fleetwood www.Farmerparrs.com enquiries@farmerparrs.com 01253 874389 Large selection of farm and rare breed animals housed in undercover barns and 12 acres of paddocks and walkways.

Play area, train and tractor rides, pony rides, animal shows, Country Life Heritage Museum and a pottery studio.

Fleetwood Museum

The Esplanade, Fleetwood www.fleetwoodmuseum.co.uk 01253 876621 Events and activities throughout the year.

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october 2015 ~ March 2016 wyre’s Market details Poulton outdoor market every Monday, except Bank Holidays, Market Square Fleetwood indoor market (see back page)

Great Eccleston outdoor market

every Wednesday, 9am to 4pm, Raikes Road

Garstang outdoor market every Thursday, High Street

Thornton Farmers Market second Saturday of every month, 9am to 1pm, Marsh Mill Village

Great Eccleston Farmers Market

third Wednesday of every month, 9am to 1pm, Raikes Road

Poulton Farmers Market

fourth Saturday of every month, 9am to 1pm, St Chad’s Church Hall

For regularly updated information about what’s happening in Wyre log on to

visitwyre.co.uk and wyre.gov.uk

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Wyre Council Civic Centre, Breck Road, Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire, FY6 7PU Tel: 01253 891000 If you would like this information in another language or format, please contact Wyre Council on 01253 891000 or email mailroom@wyre.gov.uk Disclaimer The information contained within this publication is given in good faith on the basis of information submitted to Wyre Council by promoters of the activities and premises listed. Wyre Council cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation.

Although efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the publication at the time of going to press, changes can occur and it is advisable to contact the individual event organiser prior to the event to confirm information provided.

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What’s On in Wyre

Busy traditional market with over 150 indoor and outdoor stalls A true shopper’s paradise, you’ll find a variety of stalls including gifts, clothing and household goods – all at great prices Open Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat 9am – 4.30pm including bank holidays and Tram Sunday

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Victoria Street / Adelaide Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 6AB