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New dates set for re-arranged Kite Festival
After sadly having to cancel the festival in August due to the MET Office weather warnings, we are delighted to inform you that the kite festival has been rearranged to the weekend of the 6th, 7th and 8th September. The event which takes place on the award winning beach adjacent to St Annes Pier, will […]
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Discover the secrets of Memorial Park with the Love Exploring app
Are you on the lookout for new things to do with the family in Wyre? The new Love Exploring mobile app, funded for Wyre by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, puts the power of discovery in your hands by providing a range of quiz trails and guided tours that are fun to do and free […]
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World Fireworks Championship Returns
Pyrotechnic teams from all over the world will go head-to-head in the annual World Fireworks Championship Blackpool this September. Top-class teams from Estonia, Canada and Ukraine will compete for the coveted title, with displays taking place over four Friday nights starting on September 6. A new winner will be crowned this year, after Firemaster from […]
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Lucy prepares to Light Up Blackpool – Coronation Street actress takes the Switch-On starring role
Award-winning actress Lucy Fallon is to switch on the world-famous Illuminations in her home town of Blackpool. Lucy, who has won a host of TV awards for her role as Bethany Platt in ITV’s Coronation Street, will pull the famous switch in front of 20,000 people at the official Switch-On concert on the night of […]
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NEW SINGING VENTURE IN WARTON
An exciting new choral group is about to take off in Warton and residents of the Fylde are invited to be part of its launch. WARTON SHOW CHORUS is an exciting new venture set up to provide an opportunity for members of the local community and surrounding Fylde areas to join together singing “Songs from […]
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The kids from Flakefleet join the Switch-On party
The schoolchildren who captured the nation’s heart during this year’s Britain’s Got Talent TV series are to make a guest appearance at the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On party. The children from Flakefleet Primary in neighbouring Fleetwood received a coveted Golden Buzzer during the auditions for the show after an infectiously joyous performance led by their headteacher, […]
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Locomotives bring back the halcyon days of Rail Excursions
The golden age of rail travel is returning to Blackpool with the arrival of an excursion train bringing passengers to watch the annual Air Show. The day excursion, which will carry visitors from the Midlands and Cheshire, is a joint venture between Blackpool Council and Retro Rail Tours. The train will arrive at approximately 11am […]
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St Annes is gearing up for the St Annes International Kite Festival 2019
St Annes is gearing up for its hugely popular annual kite festival which will take place from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August. To start the busy weekend, on Friday there will be an illuminated evening of kite flying with music from Progressive Rock Band ‘NTH ASCENSION’ from 7pm, followed by a solo ambient synthesiser […]
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The Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival is back bigger and better than ever!
Back at Marine Hall for its 7th year on Sunday 18 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, chutneys, meats, cakes, chocolates, jams, pies, puddings and […]
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Fabulous Fleetwood Craft Activities
Come along and join in the fun-Bring a friend! 11.30pm– 12.30pm OR 1.30-2.30pm TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Sessions 6th, 8th, 13TH, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th and 29th August plus 22nd & 24th October DURING EVERY SCHOOL HOLIDAY Call 01253 876621 to book a place! CALL BACK IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT Children must be accompanied by […]
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A Feast of Family Fun at Marine Fest!
Wyre Council and its community group partners will be hosting Marine Fest on Sunday 11th August. The event will run between 11am and 4pm is about encouraging local families to be creative and active together. There is a real emphasis on celebrating family participation. Amongst the many activities are craft sessions, big art making, tug […]
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Bucket & Spade List 2019
Here it is: The ultimate fun guide for those in search of unique, must-do holiday experiences that will create some unforgettable memories. Not only does the UK’s favourite seaside resort have award-winning beaches, attractions galore, and more shows and entertainment than you can shake a stick of rock at, Blackpool also boasts an extraordinary collection […]
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True Colours – the Trinity Colour Splash returns this July
Blackpool’s most colourful beach event is back again for another colourful burst of fun running as the Colour Splash returns on Sat 27th July. The Coloursplash is fun a fun event taking place every year to raise funds for Trimity Hospise, it’s a 3k run, jog or walk on the beach with the participants being […]
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Wyre the champions – Wyre Sports Awards 2019 nominations open
Do you know someone who is a sporting star? Someone who always gets a group or team motivated? Then nominate them for the Wyre Sports Awards. 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 […]
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I want to break free – Breakpoint 2019: Sport in Mind /Raising Funds for Disability Tennis/Raising awareness of Mental Health
Breakpoint 2019 – Sport in Mind /Raising Funds for Disability Tennis/Raising awareness of Mental Health Moorland Tennis Club is pleased to be a venue for the Breakpoint 2019 national challenge in which Robyn Moore will aim to hit 200,000 shots in 30 days in June. That’s 1 metre for every adult in UK who currently […]
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Plastic Beach – LOVEmyBEACH collect tonnes of litter from the coast in one year.
The St Annes North LOVEmyBEACH BeachCare group have collected an astonishing two tonnes of litter from the coast in one year. This is the equivalent of a new-born blue whale, an adult great white shark or large car.On Thursday 2nd May, the group weighed the rubbish they found on the beach, which they have done […]
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Sleeping with the Illuminations On – Busted to play switch on party
One of the UK’s best-loved pop bands, Busted, are heading to Blackpool for a dazzling Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On concert. Brit Award-winners Busted will be joined by the multi-talented singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt, and Sigma, the British drum and bass DJ and record production duo who have twice topped the UK singles charts. Britain’s top dance group, […]
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Don’t Go Baking My Heart – show off your baking skills with new charity competition
Trinity Hospice is looking for local star bakers who fancy their chances at being crowned the Fylde coast’s ultimate baking champion, and walking away with a top-of-the-range mixer. The Bispham based hospice has launched the first ever ‘Great Fylde Coast Bake Off’, which is being fronted by TV baking star Rosie Dummer from Channel 4’s […]
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Walk This Way – explore the great outdoors at this year’s Garstang Walking Festival
Springtime has arrived which means it’s almost time for the Garstang Walking Festival! The festival is coordinated by the Friends of Garstang Walking Festival, supported by Wyre Council and it features nine days of walks for all ages and abilities. With almost 50 walks to choose from, the festival allows everyone to experience the best […]
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Back in Blackpool – resort’s new season announced
Europe’s premier civilian jet formation team is to make its debut at Blackpool Air Show this summer. The Breitling Jet Team will perform an extraordinary display of high-speed aerobatics on both days of the free weekend event, Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August. The French-based team, which has attracted huge audiences all over the world, […]
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OK Computer – Laptops, Phones and Tablets sorted in Fleetwood – FREE
Laptops, Phones and Tablets sorted – FREE! Whatever the technology, this local community group will try to help! The West Fleetwood Computer Clinic, an initiative of Emmanuel Church West, has handled all kinds of technologies in its first five years of operation. Some clients now make it a regular date! Whether it’s a virus riddled […]
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Bands on the run
Blackpool Music Run 2019 10k/5k returns to the promenade again this year with a whole host of running, family activities and bundles of great music Blackpool Music Run is a 10K and 5K fun run along the world-famous Blackpool Promenade, which will be closed to traffic during the event . Entrants to either event will […]
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Wallace & Gromit’s Musical Marvels comes to Blackpool
Wallace & Gromit’s Musical Marvels UK tour comes to Blackpool on 17th and 18th May at the Pleasure Beach. In May and June 2019, Carrot Productions will tour Wallace & Gromit’s Musical Marvels to 38 major venues across the UK, including London’s Barbican Centre, Manchester’s The Lowry, and Birmingham Symphony Hall. The tour will feature […]
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Libraries to go fine-free
Following World Book Day, Blackpool Council has announced that Blackpool libraries are set to become fine-free zones in a move designed to attract readers back to the town’s eight facilities. From April 1st they will no longer impose fines when items are late being returned or renewed. In addition all historical fines will be wiped. […]
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BBC Antiques Roadshow will be filming at Lytham Hall on Tuesday 11th June!
Lytham Hall is pleased to announce that they have been chosen as one of the few nationwide locations for the upcoming 42nd series of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. Managers at the Hall have been in negotiations with the BBC for many months, and they are thrilled to be one of the nine places to be […]
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Check out Blackpool Access Guides on the new AccessAble App!
The disability organisation that provides Blackpool’s Access Guides has launched a brand new mobile App which aims to transform the quality and availability of accessibility information. AccessAble has worked alongside VisitBlackpool and Blackpool Council for more than a decade to ensure that people with a disability can get the best possible experience during their visit. […]
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Working together to tackle crime in Wyre
A new integrated team hub has been created at Wyre Council’s Civic Centre as two policing teams have moved to the offices. The neighbourhood policing team for Poulton le Fylde, Stalmine and Knott End on Sea will now use the base along with the police’s community safety team for Fylde and Wyre, allowing them to […]
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20,000 free wristbands up for grabs for Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On night
Are you ready to party on the Prom? The good news is that MTV will once again be associated with the Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On concert. The free show will take place on Friday 30th August on the Tower Festival Headland, one of the most iconic outdoor music venues in the UK. Details of the acts […]
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Try something new in Wyre this half term
With spring fast approaching, Wyre Council has put together a host of family friendly activities to keep everyone entertained this half term. Take part in Xplorer Orienteering at Memorial Park, Fleetwood on Saturday 16 February from 1pm to 3pm. Xplorer is a family friendly navigation challenge using a simple map. The aim is to find […]
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‘Men’s Shed’ community group has been launches in Fleetwood to help tackle social isolation
A new ‘Men’s Shed’ community group has been launched in Fleetwood to help tackle social isolation by giving men a place to share skills and knowledge and meet new people. The group is part of the UK wide Men’s Shed movement. These groups have been set up at locations all over the country to give people […]