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A SUFFRAGETTE CITY – Pilling Lane Women’s Institute Suffragette gala
Although the theme for this year’s Gala was Disney, Pilling Lane Women’s Institute entered the Gala as Suffragettes, which fitted in with the scene from Mary Poppins and the chorus from the Suffragettes. Fourteen members dressed up in Edwardian outfits and decorated hats with the green, purple and white colours of the Suffragettes, and very prominently […]
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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD! – The Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival returns this weekend
The Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival is back at Marine Hall for its 6th year on Sunday 12 August. Come along between 10am and 4pm for a delicious day out for all the family – entry is free and there’s plenty to buy and try! There’s everything a foodie could wish for including cheeses, […]
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TAKE A BOE – Alfie fans’ video marathon for Trinity Hospice
Fans of singing sensation Alfie Boe from all around the world are set to raise money for one of his chosen charities by watching a video marathon of his performances. Official fan blog and fan cub ‘thoughtsofjustafan’, have organised an ‘Alfie Boe YouTube Marathon’ asking fans to make a donation to Trinity Hospice, where Alfie […]
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LIGHT RIDER – Let’s Ride The Lights
VisitBlackpool partners with British Cycling and HSBC UK for a magical night. It’s the most enchanting bike ride you will ever take – a chance to cycle on a traffic-free promenade beneath the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations. This year, the free family event promises to be even bigger and better than ever thanks to a new partnership […]
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RAE OF LIGHT – Rae Morris coming home for Illuminations Switch-On
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rae Morris is to return to Blackpool to perform at her hometown’s biggest night of the year. Rae, who is now based in London, is joining the line-up for the annual Illuminations Switch-On concert on the Tower Festival Headland on Friday 31 August. She will perform in front of 20,000 fans as part […]
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Bangladeshi Society congratulate Cat Smith MP
On 1st August 2018 a few members of Bangladeshi Society Blackpool Wyre & Fylde presented a bouquet for Cat Smith MP to congratulate on the birth of her new Baby boy Elijah. The bouquet was handed over to Alison Tarpey-Black (Communication manager) in Fleetwood office. Many Bangladeshis have been residing in Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde […]
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Ain’t no Mount high enough – Lottery funding boost for the Mount in Fleetwood
Wyre Council is delighted to have been awarded a £2 million grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund to continue its work to revive the Mount Pavilion and Gardens in Fleetwood. The seaward side was restored last year thanks to a £1m personal donation from Mrs Doreen Lofthouse. This involved work […]
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Green Flags for Wyre Parks
Wyre is celebrating after receiving four Green Flags for its parks across the borough. Poulton’s Vicarage Park,Hawthorne Park in Thornton, Wyre Estuary Country Park in Stanah and Fleetwood’s Memorial Park have all received the award for another year. The parks are among a record-breaking 1,883 UK parks and green spaces that have received a prestigious […]
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Applications now open for the Wyre Business Awards 2018
Applications for the 2018 Wyre Business Awards are now open! This year’s ceremony will be hosted at Marine Hall, Fleetwood on Thursday 29 November. Wyre’s business community has enjoyed a string of successes this year and their strong performance seems set to continue. You can be a part of the success story in 2018! Wyre […]
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Celebrate Wyre’s coastline this summer
Following the recent re-opening of Rossall promenade, Wyre Council is hosting a series of events this summer along its coastline, taking full advantage of the borough’s seaside setting. On Saturday 4 August, you can enjoy a stroll along the promenade as it becomes home to live musicians and bands for the afternoon. From noon to […]
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There’s lots to enjoy in Wyre this ‘Love Parks Week’
Love Parks Week begins tomorrow, Friday 13 July and there’s lots going on in Wyre to celebrate. Kicking off the programme of events is The BFG outdoor theatre performance in Memorial Park, Fleetwood on Saturday 14 July. Presented by the Gambolling Arena Theatre Company there’s two shows to enjoy at 11.30am and 2pm. There’s […]
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LOVEmyBEACH – Businesses beach friendly checklist
There are over 25 dedicated beach clean groups spread across the North West coast volunteering their time to help reduce litter on the beach and in the sea. Although volunteering their time to help on a beach clean may be a stretch for many people, much can be done within the community to prevent pollution […]
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Bye-ria Carey: Livewire Festival postponed until 2019
Blackpool’s LIVEWIRE Festival, which was due to take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend, will be postponed to 2019. A spokesperson for LIVEWIRE confirmed that the decision was made due to the ill-health of key personnel at the local promoter, Manchester-based Livewire Events Ltd Discussions are currently underway with some of the artists’ […]
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Cyclists raise thousands for local hospice
A group of cyclists have helped to raise £10,000 for Trinity Hospice by taking part in a sponsored bike ride from Manchester to Blackpool. On Sun 8th July nearly 40 riders supporting the Bispham based hospice completed the 60 mile cycle on Sunday in extremely hot and humid conditions, with the first Trinity rider back after […]
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Tread The Planks – Marton Operatic to perform ‘The Pirates Of Penzance’ to help support the RNLI
Rehearsals are under way for ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ on at the Lowther Pavilion October 16th – 20th. Marton Operatic are proud to be helping to support the RNLI. A swashbuckling comedy for children and adults alike. Come along – dressed as a pirate if you wish – and join them on the rocky Cornwall […]
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Something in the air – Blackpool Air Show returns in August
Blackpool’s two-day Air Show is back this summer with a fantastic programme of aerial entertainment. The spectacular free event will take place on Blackpool Promenade on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August and will include a breathtaking finale by the world-famous Red Arrows. The event, which is being sponsored by Northern, will showcase the very […]
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Lauren’s Close Shave for Macmillan
Lauren Sarah Sanderson-Roberts Vause shaved her hair off at a fundraising event on Saturday 30th June At the Quiz and Buffet Supper at Marton Methodist Church, in front of about 70 people with sponsorship, raffle ticket sales, bingo and many other things on the night Lauren raised a massive £1975.50 for Macmillan and £451 for […]
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It’s Coming Home – Blackpool Festival To Screen The England Match Tomorrow
Blackpool Festival To Screen The England Match This Saturday! Football fans attending Blackpool Festival this weekend will be thrilled to learn that the event will be screening the England vs Sweden quarter final match. At no extra cost to festival goers, organisers will erect an LED screen at the music festival, which takes place […]
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Graeme Park and friends Music conference takes over Marine Hall this July!
Graeme Park and friends Music conference takes over Marine Hall this July! This not to be missed first time event at Marine Hall will take place on Saturday 21 July between 2pm-10pm for over 18s only. ‘Music conference with Graeme Park & Friends’ is a new and exciting project working in partnership with Wyre Theatres […]
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George’s Marvellous Park
Improvements begin at King George’s playing field as the first phase of improvements began at the end of June. The work is being funded using monies received by Wyre Council via a Section 106 agreement from an adjacent housing development and a grant of £30,000 from the Lancashire Environmental Fund, received earlier this year. Work […]
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Roll Up, Roll Up for Wordpool’s Most Marvellous Family Day – this Saturday
Blackpool Council’s fun-packed Wordpool’s Most Marvellous Family Day is back for its twelfth year with circus skills, giant sun birds and strolling trees! The resort’s ever popular FREE annual event is part of Wordpool’s Festival of Words and takes place this year on Saturday 7 July at Stanley Park from 1-4pm. The day will feature […]
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We Carer Lot – new course giving unpaid carers support and information
A new course aimed at giving unpaid carers all the support and information they need to look after a loved one at home has been launched at an afternoon tea event. The CARE (Carers and Relative Experience) Group has been created by Trinity Hospice in partnership with Blackpool Carers Centre to offer hands-on experience and advice […]
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Ella Eyre and Jonas Blue join the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On show
Music stars Ella Eyre and Jonas Blue will perform at the 2018 Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On concert. Diversity, Club MTV DJs R3wire & Varski and MTV Presenter Becca Dudley also join the line-up at Blackpool’s Tower Festival Headland on Friday 31st August for what promises to be the most spectacular free event in the resort’s calendar! […]
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Ace of Spades – Blackpool’s ‘Bucket and Spade’ activity guide list
Looking to create some unforgettable memories for the summer of 2018? Then why not head to Blackpool and you can see for yourself why this is the UK’s favourite beach resort with the ‘Bucket and Spade’ guide list of what’s on and events to do. Not only have we got sand and sea, more shows, […]
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Friends of Jubilee Gardens want to hear your views on new plans
The Friends of Jubilee Gardens have launched a consultation to give you a chance to have your say on the plans to transform the park. The plans follow a public consultation which was launched in 2016 to seek suggestions for how the park could be improved. Those findings have helped shape the ideas for “a […]
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Wyre Council is on the hunt for this year’s sporting stars
Do you know someone who is a sporting star? Someone who always gets a group or team motivated? Then get nominating! Wyre Council is looking for sports personalities to showcase the borough’s sporting passion and hopefully go forward to represent the region at this year’s Lancashire Sports Awards. Wyre’s Sports Awards celebrate excellence and dedication […]
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Thundermans are goo
Actress and singer Kira Kosarin, star of the hit Nickelodeon TV series The Thundermans joins the resident act line up for this year’s sold out SLIMEFEST held in partnership with VisitBlackpool from 20th – 22nd October at The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Kira Kosarin said ‘I love the UK and can’t wait to be back […]
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Memorial Park Fun Day
Saturday 7th July 11am – 3pm Join Wyre Council and the Friends of the Memorial for a fun filled day of bouncy castles, kiddies rides, stalls and more…
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Theatre in the Park – The BFG
Come along to the park and immerse yourself in a wonderful outdoor theatre production of the B.F.G. Saturday 14th July 11.30am and 2pm. Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood FY7 7AE.
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Cutting the Mustard
The Fleetwood and Cleveleys Lions club recently ran a stall at St. Peters Church Fleetwood to raise funds for the Mustard Seed Group. The Mustard Seed Group provide meals and help for the poor and needy, a greatly required help One of the members donned a Lions Suit and entertained those attending, plus had their […]