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December 2011

Editors Letter

Welcome to our DECEMBER edition of LINK-Magazine.

Is it already our last edition of 2011? How time passes when your having fun. Its been a great year and must first say THANK YOU to all of you that have supported your local magazine over the last few months ! All of us at LINK wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and hope you get time to spend it with people you care about.

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20mph Speed Limits20mph speed limits are being introduced all over the UK, with parts of Wyre included in local plans

In recent weeks, the local press has covered the news that most of Fleetwood is to be included in the new 20mph speed limit, and significant parts of residential Cleveleys and Thornton are also to be included.

The new 20mph speed limit will be in place in residential areas and outside schools by 2013, and in Wyre is being delivered in four phases. Fleetwood and the Cleveleys streets listed in this article are part of phase two and other areas will be rolled out in the next three years.

There is a pdf of a Lancashire County Council leaflet which has been delivered door to door and includes a general map of the areas included in each phase. A more detailed map of the proposed 20mph proposals will be available online when the consultation period begins.

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‘There has been a growing demand in Lancashire to introduce 20mph speed limits to address road safety concerns. Lancashire County Council is committed to introducing 20mph speed limits as a response to

the road safety concerns of the public in all residential areas and outside all schools by 2013. The 20 mph speed limit schemes will be delivered in 4 phases across Lancashire.

‘Reducing speed in residential areas and outside schools will make the roads safer for everyone in the community and help encourage people to walk and cycle more and lead to more vibrant communities. We recognise that this will not happen overnight and we need to change the attitude and behaviour of drivers. We want to make driving over 20mph in a residential area socially unacceptable.

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Coming out of stall 9 he got a nice toe in behind the early frantic pace and Luke Morris had him travelling soundly enough as he sat mid division tracking the favourite all the way round. As they turned for home it was clear that out of the field of 13 runners there was only Lansing left who was capable of throwing down a serious challenge and him and the favourite settled down to do battle.

The home straight at Lingfield is 2 furlongs long and the Mount Racing Club members who had made the long journey south roared encouragement from the stands as both horse and jockey gave it everything only to be denied by half a length on the line.

Although having to settle for 2nd place this time both Geoff Holden and Andy Eaton think Lord Lansing lost nothing in defeat and said when you consider the front two were well clear of the remainder it goes to show how good an effort it was, just a shame we had to bump into a good thing today.

The horse will obviously improve for the run and on his favoured Polytrack surface judging by today’s performance his turn for winning cant be too far away.

Both Geoff and Andy also think that the switch of stables earlier in the year from Ben Haslams to the Group 1 winning trainer Karl Burke has had a massive influence on things. They say that since the move the horses are performing a lot better and there’s a lot more forward and positive planning regarding future race targets.

The boys are also in the final stages of agreeing on the purchase of a Yearling with Karl Burke and hope to unveil the new arrival in the next couple of weeks. Exciting times lie ahead.

THE MOUNTRACING CLUB NEWS UPDATE

A BLINDING RUN‘A Blinding Run’ were the words used by At The Races T.V pundit and former Jockey Jason Weaver to describe The Mount Racing Clubs Lord Lansing’s run at Lingfield on Saturday 12th November where under a confident ride from Luke Morris he came within half a Length of upsetting the heavily backed favourite Hurricane Hymnbook.


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Why don’t you sign up to Visit Fleetwood on Facebook and see what’s happening locally. Following the same successful format as the matching Facebook pages for the Cleveleys and Poulton websites, it’s a mixture of local news, photos, thoughts and silly bits and bobs, with something different every day. We want to hear your thoughts and views and gossip – so join in!

New plans have been submitted for the Fleetwood Pier site, with a revised scheme. The new clinic on the dock is coming along nicely, and the Nautical College is undergoing major refurbishment works. Plans are being developed for a new Wyre Council depot, and the future is looking bright in Fleetwood.

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eatFY7 BeatI’ll start where I left off in my last article...one of my jobs is to make sure that none of you become a victim of crime. Please take all necessary steps to secure your property, don’t leave windows open when nobody is in, set your burglar alarm if you have one, lock things away in your garden, keep an eye out for your neighbours property - above all try to stay one step ahead of a would be offender. Speak with your trusted neighbours and let them know if your house will be empty for any period of time - lets all help each other to stay safe and keep our property safe. Never leave any valuables on display in your vehicles, whether parked on the street or on your driveway and park it in well lit areas if possible. Some basic crime prevention steps really do make a difference. REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS IMMEDIATELY. As Christmas approaches, different opportunities arise for the would be thief, don’t get caught out!! Help us help you.

This month the Fleetwood Primary Schools are taking part in a poster design competition to help us reinforce the message about road

safety and securing your pedal cycles (commonly known as a bike, I don’t know why the police always give it the full title!) There are three age categories, the winner of each will receive a new bike (pedal cycle!) and safety gear and their posters displayed in prominent locations, plus coverage in the local newspapers for them. Road safety always features heavily in our policing activity leading up to Christmas, particularly around drink driving. Enjoy your parties, enjoy your drinks, but don’t drink to excess and don’t drink and drive!! Nominate a driver, use public transport or walk above all else don’t drink and drive!!

You may have seen the reports last week that a final decision has now been made in relation to a review into Lancashire’s Police Stations and Front Counters. Fleetwood will remain as the main hub for officers to work from within Wyre 24 hours a day and our front counter will also remain open as it is now. This is following a three month public consultation exercise which saw over 11,000 people across Lancashire express their views.

Our first new style PACT surgery (Police and Communities Together)

was held at the North Euston Hotel last month. Fleetwood has one surgery now instead of one for each of the five wards. It has moved away from a ‘round table meeting’ and is very much a ‘drop-in surgery’ where you can speak with either your PCSO or your Community Beat Officer on a one to one basis. Also present at the last meeting were councillors from Fleetwood Town, Wyre Borough and Lancashire County Councils. We had a recruitment stand for Special Constables with Special Constables on hand to answer any questions. Your PACT surgeries will always be the last Tuesday of every month at the North Euston Hotel, between 5:30pm and 6:45pm, just prior to the Fleetwood Town Council meeting.

I wish you all a very happy and safe Christmas. Finally, if you have any information or concerns, you can contact us at your PACT surgery, by phone on 01253 876611, via our Lancashire Constabulary website or if you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Thankyou PS Dan Whitaker


SandAid are a collective of amateur unsigned musicians who have recorded an original Christmas song, which is due for download release on the 5th December through iTunes and other leading download retailers. The song has been nearly 12 months in the planning, and was the brainchild of Rob Hulme and his wife Anne-Marie Hulme who were fed up with the tradition of Christmas songs being ruined by the X Factor. Rob was involved in writing the song We’ve Still Got Christmas along with co-writers Ian Hooper and Jeff White, and we wanted to write a song which had a traditional feel, without being too cheesy, and incorporated many of the styles and talents of our fellow Blackpool bands. We live in uncertain times at the moment, and the lyrics try to establish that no matter what pain, suffering, hardship, or loss touches our every day lives, the one thing which remains constant, is how we try to celebrate Christmas, which we hope helps to consider our perspective of life and create opportunities for change. We are also donating 50p from every 79p sale to BBC Children in Need through sales over the entire Christmas period, as we feel that the song also has a meaning for disadvantaged children, some of which don’t

even experience the happiness and values of the festive season.

We decided to call the band ‘SandAid’ following on from the inspiration of Bob Geldof’s Band Aid. The song was recorded back in June at West Orange Studios near Preston, famous for recording the number one hit ‘Brimful of Asher’ by Cornershop, and is a mix of genres, which represent both the modern and traditional styles of music listened to today. Bobby Ball and Black Lace also kindly donated their time, and feature alongside the many amateur musicians and singers who represent a selection of the many talents which perform in the local bars and pubs in and around the Fylde coast area. There are also some up and coming singers involved, along with children from St Chads and Carr Head Schools, Poulton.

It has been twenty one years since an original Christmas song reached the number one position in the music charts, and for that fact we would like to try and get the tradition of a true Christmas song into a pole position this year.

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Fleetwood Cancer Support Group This meeting is for anyone affected by any type of cancer. The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Euston Hotel Fleetwood FY7 6BN, between 6:30pm until 8:00pm. All welcome. For further details contact Rita Hewitt on Mobile: 07749 631661.

Zumba with Beth The Mount Methodist Church, Mount Road, Fleetwood. Tuesdays & Fridays 10.30am. Tel: 07594 658966

Fleetwood Spiritualist Church Fleetwood Spiritualist Church, 5, Oak St. Sundays 6.30 pm: Divine Service Mondays 7.30 pm: Spiritual Healing Tuesdays 7.30 pm: Open Circle Sunday 18th December at 6.30pm CAROL SERVICE Tuesday 20th December at 7.30pm CANDLELIGHT SERVICE WITH Minister Kathryn Grundy ALL WELCOME

Live Wyre Gang Show 12th – 14th April 2012 Sign on is open to Beavers and Rainbows aged 6 years and over all Cubs, Scouts, Explorer’s and Adult Leaders Brownies, Guides, Senior Section, Young Leaders, and Adult Leaders. You don’t need to be on stage to join in there are lots of other things to do.Sign on date is 20th November 2011at Carleton Scout HQ. See website for more information: www.livewyregangshow.org.uk

Fleetwood Camera Club We warmly welcome anyone interested in traditional photography and digital imaging. We give advice on all

aspects of photography. We hold internal competitions and take part in external ones too. Photographic Group - alternate Wednesdays. Travel Group - alternate Mondays

Both groups meet at 7.30pm for a 7.45 start at the Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road. The cost for guests is £2 per session. Photographic Group - through slides, prints and digital images we learn about photography. We would be really pleased if you would come and share your photography experiences with us. Contact: Ritchie McCulloch 820249

Gigs at The Prince Arthur 46 - 48 Lord Street Fleetwood FY7 6DT. (This venue is a small Victorian high street pub selling reasonably priced real ales with a friendly music loving crowd. Warm Fleetwood welcome assured). www.facebook.com/thepastairwell. Here is the list of dates and artists for November and December 2011. All gigs commence 9.00pm till 11.30 and entry is free DECEMBER GIGS Friday 2nd THE MARAUDERS. Friday 9th BOOMIN’ Friday 16th JON BYRNE. Friday 23rd BOB ON Friday 30th TONY AUTON BAND

PARKINSON”S UK Monday Dec 5th 7.30pm Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall, West Drive Cleveleys FY5 2BL. Brian Brodie {Vocalist Mr 60s}. Please note a later finishing time of 9-15pm. Monday Jan 9th 2012 7.30pm Talk & demonstration of the Lee Silverman Voice Technique, given by a Speech and Language Therapist in our area. Support, advice and info is provided for people with Parkinson”s along with their partners, family members and friends, and all new members will be made most welcome. Further Info Marjorie Fleming 01253 868086 Email: [email protected] Chris Whyham 01253 893571 Email: [email protected]

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN DECEMBERSt. Paul’s Church Warren Ave South Fleetwood - Book Sale at the Coffee Morning Friday 2nd December 10am-12noon. Admission Free. Bible Reading and Prayers at 9.45 am Led by Rev. Virgil Tountas. No Coffee Morning in January. Book Sale at the Coffee Morning Friday 3rd February 2012 10am-12noon Admission Free. Bible Reading and Prayers at 9.45 am Led by Rev. Virgil Tountas.

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS December is a very busy time of the year for everyone and particularly for our churches. Here is a brief guide to the Advent and Christmas season services and events for each of our churches. You will be warmly welcomed at any of these services.

St David’sChristmas Eve 5.00pm Carols round the Crib for all the family. Christmas Eve 9.30pm First Communion of Christmas.

St Edmund’sChristmas Day 9.30am Christmas Day Mass. New Year’s Eve 6.00pm Vigil Mass.

St Mary’sChristmas Eve 8.00pm Christmas Vigil Mass preceded by Carols at 7.30pm. Christmas Day 9.00am Christmas Day Mass.

St Nicholas Christmas Eve 5.00pm Crib Service and First Mass of Christmas. Christmas Day 8.00am Mass. Christmas Day 9.30am Sung Mass.

St Paul’s11th Dec 3.00pm Service of Nine Lessons and Carols18th Dec 11.00am Nativity Service. Christmas Eve 11.30pm Communion with Carols. Christmas Day 10.00am Christmas Day Service.

St Peter’s4th Dec 6.30pm Carols and blessing of Memorial lights. 18th Dec 3.00pm Parish Carol Service. Christmas Eve 11.30pm Midnight Mass of the Nativity Christmas Day 11.00am Holy Communion on Christmas Day.

St Wulstan’s Christmas Eve 6.30pm Family Vigil Mass. Christmas Eve 11.30pm Carols followed by Midnight Mass. New Years Day 10.00am Sunday Mass.

The Mount11th Dec 6.30pm Rotary Club Carol Service with Blackpool Brass. 18th Dec 10.45am Carol Service. Christmas Eve 11.30pm Midnight Communion Service.

Trinity Methodist18th Dec 4.00pm Christingle Service. Christmas Day 10.45am Christmas Day Service.

Trinity Baptist18th Dec 10.45am Nativity Presentation. 18th Dec 6.30pm Carols by CandlelightChristmas Day 10.45am Christmas Day Service.

United Reformed Church18th Dec 10.45am Christmas Presentation18th Dec 6.30pm Carols by Candlelight.Christmas Eve 11.30pm Service for Christmas Eve. Christmas Day 10.45am Service for Christmas Day.

Emmanuel Church – please see Church Notice Board for details

There are many other events during the weeks leading up to Christmas – apologies for not detailing all of these. However, can we draw your attention to the FLEETWOOD CHURCHES TOGETHER CHRISTMAS SONGS OF PRAISE on Wednesday 14th December at 7.30pm at The Mount Methodist Church. This will feature a concert by Blackpool Male Voice Choir and Congregational Carols Entrance is free but there will be a retiring collection for “Save the Children” Everyone welcome.

On behalf of all the churches in the town, can we wish you all a very happy and blessed Christmas and a peaceful New Year.


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2011 has been yet another big year for us, we have continued to grow and know have 11 football teams competing in three separate leagues. Our Under 6’s go from strength to strength and train regularly every Saturday on King Georges 10am, Our Under 7’s and 8’s have just signed up to the Poulton and District friendly League and play games every other week so they can train and develop in the weeks between. At the end of the season all the Under 7’s and 8’s will play in a league festival of football. Our Under 9’s have come on greatly after picking up 14 new players in only two months, they are a new team but are now holding there own and developing into good footballers. After just missing out on promotion last season our Under 10’s have gone strait back into it and are again pushing for a top two position. Some new players have come so the team continues to grow.

Our Under 11’s moved from 7 a side to 11 a side and continue to adapt to this huge jump from a mini pitch to a full adult size pitch!!! A jump that is to much for 10/11 year old children but hopefully the new 9 a side game will help this jump out in the future. The Under 12’s continue to battle on and promotion in there mind. The Under 12’s league is a hugely fought league so we wish them luck next year. The Under 13’s have had a Hugh turn around this year, finishing last season with only 8 players in May they now have a full squad and a change of fortune. At Under 14’s we had such an influx of players that we were able to create another team so now have two teams competing in the Blackpool and District League.Both team are doing well with both teams looking for a promotion push in all the teams are really developing as teams and the players are improving all the time.

We would like to thank all our new 2011 sponsors and our existing sponsors for supporting our teams in these tight time. They are Marina Fisheries(Under 7’s), Link Magazine(Under 8’s), North Wst UVPC( Under 9’s), Smooth Finish Plasterers ( Under 10’s), Port Catering Equipment (Under 11’s), ROAB (Under 12’s), Foulds Metals and Scooby Spares(Under 13’s). Mike Sandersons Electrical’s (Under 14’s Yellows), Chadwicks and Simmons Commercials (Under 14’s Blues) With out your support the teams would be without new kits!!

2011 also brought success when we won back our Darren Smith Memorial Cup, now in its third year this is the first year we have won it as a full club competition. We arranged the new years day dip and raised £1000 for Brian’s Houses Children Hospice, and we will continue to arrange the dip always to raise funds for local charities. On New years day 2012 we will raise money for local girls Molly Robinson and Leah Garfit, if you would like to take part in the sponsored dip then contact Barry Whittaker for a sponsor form on 07775928332. I hope 2012 will bring even more success for us at Fleetwood Gym and to you our members and readers of LINK.

To play for Fleetwood we take players from Reception age up to Under 14’s (School Year 9), then see www.fleetwoodgym.co.uk or find us on facebook!! or contact Barry Whittaker 07775928332

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Visit Fleetwood, on the Esplanade, is open 7 days a week from 10.30am to 4.30pm

Fleetwood Local Recycling Centre Jameson Road, Fleetwood Serving Wyre Recycling needs. Open 8am-7pm everyday 362 days a year, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day www.lancswasteinfo.com

Fleetwood Market 2011 - 9.00 am - 4.30pm Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat. plus every Bank Holiday

Fleetwood Tide Times Daily updates www.tidetimes.org.uk/Fleetwood.html

YMCA London Street Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm Step and Tone. Wednesdays 10am-11.30am dru Yoga, 2.30-4pm Ballroom Dancing Thursdays, 6-7pm Legs, Tums and Bums, Friday’s 6-8pm age 9-13 transition Project free of charge, Saturday 10-12pm age 5-9 transition Project free of charge All at the Lofthouse Building London Street 01253 872320 Richard Molyneux

Events at Chatsworth Library in DecemberThursday 8th Dec 2-3.30pm. Local Author Margaret Blake will be talking about her latest book and her life as an author. Thursday 15th Dec 2-3.30pm. Chatsworth Reading Group will be discussing favourite books with a Christmas theme over coffee and mince pies. Thursday 22nd Dec 2-3.00pm. Christmas Crafts and Storytime. Christmas songs, stories and activities for under 5’s and their parents or carers. The Whodunits Reading Group will be taking a break until February

Ongoing EventsEvery Monday, GO ON from 1.30-3.00 an internet based computer course for beginners. The course is tutor supported with topics from using a mouse to searching for jobs online. To book a place contact the library. Knit, Natter and Sew from 2-3pm. Bring any crafts and join in the gossip! Refreshments will be provided.Every Tuesday Job Club 1.30-4.30 Need help creating a CV or improving your interview techniques? A Tutor with the Adult College will be on hand to help.Every Thursday Morning 10.00-11.00 A representative from Help Direct will be here to offer help and support. Unsure which department to contact for help? Ask Help Direct. 10:30-11:00 Toddler Rhyme Time. Songs, rhymes and stories for the under 5s and their carers.Every Friday GO ON from 10.00-11.30 an internet based computer course for beginners. The course is tutor supported with topics from using a mouse to searching for jobs online. To book a place contact the library.Under Fives Storytime, 2.15-2.45pm. Half an hour of stories and an occasional rhyme. Details for all events are available from:-Chatsworth Library, Chatsworth Ave, Fleetwood01253 771601 [email protected]

FLEETWOOD LIBRARY Weds 2nd Nov Toddler Rhyme Time.10.30am – 11.00am. Join in with fun, action rhymes and enjoy a short story. Thurs 3rd Nov Story Time. 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Story times for toddlers and pre-school children. Enjoy stories and lots of fun activities. Fri 4th Nov Baby Bounce and Rhyme. 11.30am – 12.00pm. Songs, actions, rhymes and a lot of knee-bouncing! Sat 5th Nov Board Games Club. 11 – 12pm. Tues 8th Nov Adult Reading Group. 2.15pm – 3.15pm. Book for discussion – Alan Bennett – Uncommon reader. All welcome Join us for an informal chat over coffee and discuss this month’s book. Weds 9th Nov Toddler Rhyme Time. 10.30am –

11.00am. Join in with fun, action rhymes and enjoy a short story. Thurs 10th Nov Story Time. 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Story times for toddlers and pre-school children. Enjoy stories and lots of fun activities. Fri 11th Nov Baby Bounce and Rhyme. 11.30am – 12.00pm. Songs, actions, rhymes and a lot of knee-bouncing! Sat 12th Nov Board Games Club. 11 – 12pm. Mon 14th Nov 12Up Club (Teenage Reading Group). 3.45pm – 4.45pm. A Reading Group for ages 12 and upwards. Join us to chat about the books you’ve read, make new friends and keep up with new books. Weds 16th Nov Toddler Rhyme Time. 10.30am – 11.00am. Join in with fun, action rhymes and enjoy a short story. Thurs 17th Nov Story Time. 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Story times for toddlers and pre-school children. Enjoy stories and lots of fun activities. Fri 18th Nov Baby Bounce and Rhyme. 11.30am – 12.00pm. Songs, actions, rhymes and a lot of knee-bouncing! Sat 19th Nov Board Games Club. 11 – 12pm. Mon 21st Nov Chatterbooks. 3.45pm – 4.45pm. A reading group for 8 – 11 year olds. Mon 21st Nov Sea Change event details TBC. Weds 23rd NovToddler Rhyme Time. 10.30am – 11.00am. Join in with fun, action rhymes and enjoy a short story. Thurs 24th Nov Story Time. 2.15pm – 2.45pm. Story times for toddlers and pre-school children. Enjoy stories and lots of fun activities. Fri 25th Nov Baby Bounce and Rhyme. 11.30am – 12.00pm. Songs, actions, rhymes and a lot of knee-bouncing! Sat 26th Nov Lancashire Day event 10-12noon – A family event with Coffee morning and treats with the folk group ‘Clann Bheatha’ playing in the library with a special Board Games Club with Lancashire games and special prizes. Sat 26th Nov LAL Family Christmas event 1-4pm Christmas craft activities – a family event (parent must attend). Weds 30th Nov Toddler Rhyme Time. 10.30am – 11.00am. Join in with fun, action rhymes and enjoy a short story. Fleetwood Enquiries Fleetwood Library and Information Service Lancashire County Council T: 01253 775800 F: 01253 775804 www.lancashire.gov.uk

1st Fleetwood Scouts Christmas Fayre 4th Dec @ the Mount Hotel Fleetwood 12noon-4pm – Book a Table to sell your Christmas Crafts - £7.50. Please contact Belinda Armstrong on 877818. email [email protected]

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS WYRE: meet at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Dr, Cleveleys, FY5 2BQ. 10am - 12.00 first Thurs of the month. Next meetings, Dec 1st, Jan 5th, Feb 2nd, Mar 1st. For further info contact Alison or Sharon at the local Dementia/Alzheimers Office 01253 - 312893

Dance SkullAdult Beginners tap dancing, Mondays at 19:30. Exercise and fun in one class! Group drama classes for children, Mondays at 18:00 for 5 - 10yrs, and 18:45 for 11 - 16yrs. Make friends and build confidence. At St. Davids Church, Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood. For further details contact [email protected] or tel. 07901 788883.

Christmas Carboot at Fleetwood Sea Cadet Base, Princes Way on Sunday 11th December from 8am to 1pm including raffle, tombola, and lucky dip. The café will also be open for customers where hot and colddrinks, hot snacks and mince pies will be available.

Activities Fylde Coast YMCA The Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood FY7 6JL. Monday: Pilates: 6.00-7.00pm. Tuesday: Belly Dancing: 6.30-7.30pm. Wednesday: Yoga: 10.00-11.30am. Thursday: After School Drama Club: 4.00-4.45pm – 4-7 years. 4.45-5.30pm – 8-11 years. For more information contact Hannah – Lofthouse Manager on 01253 872 320


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Army Cadets Preston Street, Fleetwood. Tel: 01772 717078 www.lancashirearmycadets.comTime: Mon & Weds 7-9pm (turn up on Night) Age: (Year 8) 12-18 yrs 9 monthsCost: Free 4-6 trial period followed by £10 enrolment fee (to cover insurance) and you will receive a free uniform. Group run by Adult Volunteers

Cafe 3one6 (Youth Cafe Night) 208 Lord Street, Fleetwood. Tel: 873098Time: 7 - 9pm Every other Friday Next one: 2nd, 16th Dec. Hot free drinks

Emmanual Church Youth Club Coming soon...call in Cafe 3one6 for details

Mount Methodist & Trinity Methodist Time: Twice each month, Sunday Evening. Please ring 01253 874404 for more information

Milton Youth & Community Centre (Fleetwood Youth Club) Milton Youth & Community Centre, Blakiston Street, Fleetwood FY7 6QWTime: Tues, Thurs 7 - 9.30pm Fri 6 - 8.30pm Age: 13 yr -19yrs Fleetwood Youth Club has all the usual youth club activities like pool, table tennis, cooking, gaming and games including X Box. Bike clubs and much more. We also offer youth advice.Contact: Brian Wood Email: [email protected] Phone: 01253 775100 Activity Costs: Per session fee Cost for young people: £0.20

The Mount Taekwondo Club, Thursdays 17:25 to 19:00 St Nicholas’ Church, Community Hall, Broadway, Fleetwood.Try Taekwondo, Challenge Yourself!! Keep Fit, Have Fun and Learn Self Defence. Mixed Class open to all ages from 6/7 upwards, Subs £10 per month, family discounts available. Just turn up on the night.

Sea Cadets Princes Way, Fleetwood, Lancs, FY7 8PG Tel: 01253 771866 Email [email protected] www.units.ms-sc.org/fleetwood/DefaultTime: 7 - 9.15pm Tues & Fri Age: 10-18 yrsFleetwood Sea Cadets are part of a nationwide voluntary uniformed youth organisation, open to all young people aged 12 to 18. The Marine Cadets is for young people aged 13 to 18 and has a Junior Sections open to those of 10 to 12 years of age. It is Britain’s most successful nautical organisation for the development of young people with Units run by enthusiastic adult volunteers.

St. Peters & St. Davids Youth ClubSt. Davids Hall, Fleetwood Time: Every Thursday 7-9pm Age: 8 -13 yrsCost: £1 per child which includes a drink and packet of crisps. Pick up service available from Chaucer school at 6.50pm (must ring Father John to arrange pick up 876176). Activities include snooker, singing, table tennis, football, games, arts and crafts and trips out.

Tommy’s YMCA Lofthouse Building Lofthouse Building, London Street, Fleetwood www.fleetwoodcyp.org.ukOpening Hours: One year membership = £2.00 then 50 pence per night. Monday & Wednesday: Seniors Year 7 and above 6:45pm – 9:30pm. Tuesday & Thursday: Juniors Year 5 and above 5:45pm – 7:45pmBoxing sessions: Monday to Thursday Juniors 5:30pm – 6:30pm Seniors 6:30pm – 7:30pm (Requires additional Membership).Please visit our webiste for full details of the many facilities we have on offer in our new premises.

Trinity Baptist Church206 Poulton Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 7LB Time: Every Thursday evening school term time only, 5 - 6.30pm. Age: 5-14 or early teensWe have lots of activities on the Thursday, including football, crafts & cookery. In school holidays, trips out are arranged, and a holiday club is set-up during the last week. For further information please contact Audrey Doyle on 01253 875618.

Youth BusMartindale Park near to Chatsworth Avenue.Time: Every Friday evening between 6pm and 8pm. It has a wide range of activities for them to become involved with, DJ’ing equipment, large screen computer games etc.


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Your Monthly HoroscopeARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 20

Your ruler, the energetic and � ery Mars is in practical Virgo and is now travelling through the work, � tness and wellness sector of your chart. You feel inspired and motivated to take better care of yourself. Adventure beckons and the eclipse on the 10th gets you to view the future with much broader vision.

TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21December will be a transformational month for Taurus. Venus, your ruler, is in practical Capricorn where powerful Pluto resides. Several areas of your life will come under intense scrutiny now. The eclipse on the 10th brings your � nances into the spotlight and new ways of earning money may come to light.

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21Your ruling planet Mercury will turn direct on the 14th, this is good news as all communications and plans that have been delayed can now start moving again. Energetic Mars in practical Virgo is stirring up your home and domestic life and new and creative ways of working can now emerge.

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22Uranus, planet of surprises, is on the move again and after the 10th your Solar house of ambition and career is in the spotlight. An exciting opportunity may come your way, be prepared to have a broader perspective on all areas of your life. Communication works well and con� dence is high.

LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 23The Sun and Mercury light up the playful area of your chart and you’re ready for excitement and adventure. People that you meet tend to stir you into new ways of thinking and new opportunities to travel and to further your education could arise. Demonstrating the perfect balance of self-assertion and cooperation is vital.

VIRGO AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22The Sun and Mercury warm the domestic area of your chart. During this cycle, you are especially fond of life at home and with family. You’ll feel more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic now. The eclipse on the 10th brings vibrant new energy.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23You are accustomed to making everyone else in your life happy, but this month you can tend to your own needs without guilt. Venus, your ruling planet, is in practical, hard working Capricorn and it’s a time for pushing your own personal projects and interests ahead.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22Three planets light up two very personal areas of your chart bringing your values, your communication and your self-expression to the forefront. Powerful Pluto, your ruler, is strong in ambitious Capricorn. You are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal in� uence.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21Mars continues to animate and energize the most pivotal point in your chart. Jupiter highlights your work and your energy levels and sense of timing are good during this cycle. Others � nd you easy to be around, even inspiring and energizing, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20December is a strong month for creative pursuits and love matters. Romantic Venus is in your sign until the 21st. Your ambition is also heightened and opportunities may emerge from unexpected quarters. Your ruler is in Libra and you’ll need to � nd a balance when it comes to family matters.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18The Sun and Mercury are travelling through the social sector of your chart, bringing new friends and colleagues on to the scene. Then after the 14th as Mercury turns direct, you should experience positive motivation to further your business goals and professional interests which improve your income.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 Financial matters need careful attention this month as Uranus moves forward in the money sector of your chart. You have all of the necessary tools at your disposal to make important changes to your spending and borrowing habits. Work can be demanding but also motivating.


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The Tomato Garden An old gentleman lived alone in New Jersey. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament:

Dear Vincent, I am feeling pretty sad because it looks like I won’t be able to plant my tomato garden this year. I’m just getting too old to be digging up a garden plot. I know if you were here my troubles would be over. I know you would be happy to dig the plot for me, like in the old days. Love, Papa

A few days later he received a letter from his son.

Dear Papa, Don’t dig up that garden. That’s where the bodies are buried. Love, Vinnie

At 4 am the next morning, FBI agents and local police arrived and dug up the entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man and left. That same day the old man received another letter from his son.

Dear Papa, Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That’s the best I could do under the circumstances. Love you, Vinnie

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Before you are too damned oldAnother year has passedAnd we’re all a little older.Last summer felt hotterAnd winter seems much colder. There was a time not long agoWhen life was quite a blast.Now I fully understandAbout ‘Living in the Past’ We used to go to weddings,Football games and lunches.Now we go to funeral homes,And after-funeral brunches. We used to have hangovers,From parties that were gay.Now we suffer body aches And wile the night away. We used to go out dining,And couldn’t get our fill.Now we ask for doggie bags, Come home and take a pill. We used to often travelTo places near and far.Now we get sore assesFrom riding in the car. We used to go to nightclubsAnd drink a little booze.Now we stay home at nightAnd watch the evening news. That, my friend is how life is,And now my tale is told.

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