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1 miiiimiififiiii Programme il.-ts^ i»»^ 1 Photographs by kind permission of: Paul Nayior Paul Kay Peter Owen Mark Liebenberg Friends of The Estuary Coastal Care Group ParkView4U The Wildlife Trust

2 Granny's Bay Bird Walk LOVEmyBEACH TIDY. fefvemy BflACH Sunday 2 April Saturday 27 May 1.00pm 10.30am Join the team at the RSPB's Ribble Discovery Centre for a Wader Walk to discover the marvels of the vast Ribble Estuary. Starting at the visitor centre, the walks are a perfect chance to watch our summer arrivals as they fly in to feed on the food-rich shoreline at Granny's Bay. Each of the walks will take approximately 2-3 hours and will finish at the Ribble Discovery Centre. This event is open to all - no previous experience is necessary. Please remember to dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you cani If you dont have binoculars you can hire a pair on the day. Non-RSPB Members 3.50 RSPB Members 2.50 UI? B Fylde BeachCare is a partnership project working with the LOVEmyBEACH campaign to inspire and empower communities to take care of their local beach environment. People can show they love their beach by heading out on a beach clean or adopting beach-friendly practices at home. If everyone makes small changes, we can all have a big impact on the local coastal environment and in particular bathing water quality. Check out the top ten actions you can take at lovemybeach.org We work with regular beach volunteer groups across the Fylde coast who do an amazing job of litter picking and surveying their favorite beaches. Want to get involved? Here's some local groups: St Annes BeachCare Group When: Weekly, every Tuesday at 10,00am Meeting ooint: St Annes Pier, St Annes, FY8 ISB Info: emma.whit!ock@keepbrltaintidy.org W.Fairhaven Coastal Care Group 'When: Weekly, every Wednesday at 10.00am Meeting point: St Pauls Car Park at Fairhaven Lake, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1BD Info: emma.whitiock@keepbritalntldy.o_rg fc! LOVEmyBEACH Friends of the Estuary ^ Coastal Care Group When: Weekly, every Monday at 10:1 Sam Meeting Point: Lytham Lifeboat Station Car Park, FY8 ISJ Info:

Shoresearch The Wildlife Trusts' Shoresearch is a volunteer-based coastal recording project, identifying and recording animals, plants, and habitats across shores of the UK.

3 Shoresearch The Wildlife Trusts' Shoresearch is a volunteer-based coastal recording project, identifying and recording animals, plants, and habitats across shores of the UK. In the North West, we undertake surveys across the shores of Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire. The aim of the project is to increase our knowledge and data on intertidal wildlife around our coast, and to help promote its conservation. Shoresearch is a great way to enjoy spending time outside and meeting like-minded people. You will learn about the amazing marine life of the Irish Sea and be part of the movement to protect these species and habitats. Volunteering can also add a lot to your CV! For further Information about The Wildlife Trusts' Shoresearch, please contact North West Wildlife Trusts on shoresearchnw@cumbriawlldlifetrust.org.uk North West WlldlifeTrusts Little Ducklings Monday 8 May Monday 10 July 10.30am - 12noon Calling all mini explorers and their accompanying adults! A fun filled session for under 5's with a story, wildlife wow moment, snack and drink. What is summer without the seaside? We are exploring the beach and the treasures we can findl Non-RSPB Members 3.00 RSPB Members 2.00 Please pre-book by ing claire.critchley@rspb.org.uk or call Claire on Nurdle Hunt Lancashire, Manchester & N Merseyslde North Beach Car Park, St Anne's Thursday 6 April Monday 7 August 2.00pm pm 2.00pm pm --TV. y- Come and join us on our mission to hunt out tiny nurdles of plastic on the beach. According to recent studies, billions of tiny plastic pellets, known as 'nurdles', are lost into the UK environment each year. These can significantly harm marine wildlife once they make it into the sea. We aim to collect vital evidence to add to existing data on the extent of the environmental impacts of all sources of marine plastic pollution.

Family Easter Holiday Rockpooling Event The Solaris Centre Our Irish Sea Project LIVING B SEAS Friday 7 April 2.00pm - 3.

4 Family Easter Holiday Rockpooling Event The Solaris Centre Our Irish Sea Project LIVING B SEAS Friday 7 April 2.00pm pm Meet at the Solaris Centre, wear your wellies or old shoes you don't mind getting wet. Bring along a net and bucket if you have them, a fine meshed net is best. No need to book, please just turn up on the day. Lytham Wildlife Watch Club Beach School Saturday 20 May 10.30am pm Beach Terrace Cafe Discover some of the wildlife that has washed up along our strandline, then use it as inspiration to create beautiful artwork. We hope to use a campfire to help us create seashore inspired art for you to take away. Aimed at children aged 5-13 years. The Our Irish Sea project aims to deliver a programme of inspirational and engaging marine activities that raise awareness about how important the marine life of our Irish Sea is. Challenging and changing the perceptions of communities in the North West about the wildlife value of the Irish Sea and instilling in them a sense of responsibility to care about and act for its protection. ^Esmee Fairbairn Lancashire. Manchester & N Merseyside Working closely with local schools, we help children to explore their coastline by getting them out on the shore to investigate the huge diversity of marine life that can be found along the North West coast of England. We will be engaging with a wide range of people through family-focused activities at various locations along the Sefton and Fylde coasts, as well as carrying out a variety of marine life surveys to ensure that our amazing marine species are being looked after and recorded. All of these records are essential in our campaign work lobbying for more Marine Conservation Zones in the Irish Sea and protection and better management of our marine environment for the future. With the support of our funders and partners, we aim to uncover some of the mysteries of the Irish Sea whilst inspiring new generations to get involved in protecting our fascinating marine wildlife. y Price: 3.40 Booking is essential. To book, please contact Park View 4U on Ecopod@parkview4u.org.uk or If you would like more information on the project, visit or contact Helen Hiley on hhiley@lancswt.org.uk. wiulife TRUSTS N Mefseysida

5 Regular Volunteering Opportunities on the Flyde Coast BlackpoolCoundi The Fylde Sand Dunes Project North westei )<Fyide wiidiifetmstsim.j^councii The Fylde Sand Dunes are an important feature of our coastline, covering approximately 80 hectares between Starr Gate in the North and Lytham in the South, The borough of Fylde contains more than 90% of Lancashire's sand dunes. Unfortunately over the past 150 years, more than 80% of our sand dunes have been lost, mainly due to urban expansion of Blackpool and St Anne's. The Fylde Sand Dunes Project is a partnership project between Fylde Council, Blackpool Council and The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside, it was created to: Enhance the nature conservation interest of coastal habitats Improve the efficiency of the dunes and saltmarsh as soft sea-defence Enhance public appreciation and enjoyment of the dunes The project carries out regular practical conservation methods on the dunes which includes: Controlling invasive non-native species Repairing the dunes by thatching and filling blow-outs to reduce sand loss from the system Developing pathways to create recognisable access points and reduce dune erosion Creating dune slacks to encourage a greater diversity of wildlife Planting dune grasses and using chestnut paling and other natural materials to trap wind-blown sand and create new dunes on the foreshore. Easter Eggcase Hunt Sunday 9 April 2.00pm pm Come and join us for an Easter egg hunt with a twist! We'll be hunting for shark, skate and ray eggcases (mermaid's purses) on the strandline. Beach Terrace Cafe ivildlife TRUSTS Lanca»hlr«, Mancti«ster& NMerMyside At least 21 species of skate, ray and shark are found In UK waters and as some species will lay eggs all year round, it's time to go on an egg hunt! We will be heading down to the beach to find out what species might have been laying their eggs in the Irish Sea. No need to book, please just turn up on the day. Welly Walk Thursday 13 April St Paul's Avenue Car Park 10.00am am Get your wellies on as we explore the beautiful Fylde coast and its sea edge for marine life! Take part in a strandline search to see what animals call the beach home. Remember your wellies and don't be afraid to get muddy! No need to book, please just turn up on the day. wildlife TRUSTS Lancsshira. Manchaater& NMacwyslda Get Involved We hold regular volunteer work parties every Thursday from 10,00am to 3.00pm. If you are passionate about your local area and keen to make a difference please contact us on: E: volunteer@lancswt.org.uk T: St Annes Sand Dunes Or alternatively register online at

Spring Fair giving nature LiJ a home Monday 29 May 11.00am - 3.00pm A celebration of spring!

6 Spring Fair giving nature LiJ a home Monday 29 May 11.00am pm A celebration of spring! Spend Bank Holiday Monday with all the family and enjoy browsing our local craft stalls or join in with the games and hands on activities which have a coastal theme! to attend but some activities may have charges No booking required. St Anne's Carnival and Fun Day Saturday 8 July to Sunday 9 July Saturday 10.30am pm Sunday 10.30am pm The weekend starts on Saturday with the parade through the streets of St. Annes which will set off at 10.30am. Garden Street Following the parade, the focus moves to Ashton Gardens. Ashton Gardens will be bustling with stalls, fairground rides, games and competitions so come along and join in the fun. The Crowning of the Carnival Queen will take place at 1.00pm on Saturday afternoon and will be followed by entertainment in the Arena until 6.00pm. On Sunday there will be competitions and races along with a variety of entertainment, all taking place in the Arena. For more information please visit: The Fyide Sand Dunes Project Guided Walks 2017 Sunday 2 April Saturday 29 April Sunday 14 May Saturday 3 June Sunday 25 June Sunday 9 July 10.00am pm linviroiiiik-iii Agency Saturday 22 July Sunday 6 August Sunday 27 August Saturday 30 September Saturday 11 November Sunday 3 December Sunday 17 December nfylde _J^Council North Beach Car Park Blackpool Council Wildlik TRUSTS Lancashire, Manche«ter& NMefeeyaide The Fylde Sand Dunes Project will be running a series of FREE volunteer-led guided walks on Lytham St Anne's Local Nature Reserve and surrounding sand dunes. We've got a series of weekend guided walks on offer from April 2017 through to summer Come along and discover the wonders of this Site of Special Scientific Interest with our passionate and informative volunteers. Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Fylde Council and Blackpool Council work in partnership on the Fylde Sand Dunes Project in order to enhance the nature conservation interest, public appreciation and enjoyment of the dunes. The guided walks aim to promote the importance of our amazing dunes and to provide information about the project and our local wildlife. Please wear appropriate footwear as the ground may be uneven. Not suitable for those with mobility difficulties. to attend but car parking charges may apply. m

World Ocean Day Blackpool Central Promenade Taster Tuesday Every Tuesday of the Schooi Holidays: Tuesday 25 July Tuesday 1 August Tuesday 8 August 2.00pm - 4.

7 World Ocean Day Blackpool Central Promenade Taster Tuesday Every Tuesday of the Schooi Holidays: Tuesday 25 July Tuesday 1 August Tuesday 8 August 2.00pm pm giving nature 111 a home Tuesday 15 August Tuesday 22 August Tuesday 29 August Let us help you and your family get excited about nature, through our range of hands on experiences, crafts and activities. Wear outdoor clothes as we venture onto the estuary and around the lake to show you how amazing our local wildlife really isl Prices vary see RSPB website for details. Book for Mud dips see RSPB website for more details. Thursday 8 June 10.00am pm L V/orid i-3veiny BEACH-^ SEMiFE Day Come and celebrate World Oceans Day with a whole host of activities from organisations involved in protecting the oceans. Join a mini beach clean, go shark egg case hunting on the beach and get hands on with marine life that lives in our fantastic oceans. You can learn about our living Irish Sea and what you can do to help look after it, both at home and when you visit the beach. Whale and Dolphin Watch FC Fylde Council wyre ^ rni inril council Blackpool Council wmwaim Rossall Point Observation Tower Friday 12 May (Rossall Point) 11.30am pm Wild Wednesday Every Wednesday of the School Holidays: Wednesday 26 July Wednesday 2 August Wednesday 9 August Wednesday 16 August Wednesday 23 August Wednesday 30 August 2.00pm pm Get up close and personal with the wildlife of our coast and complete the RSPB Wild Challenge. Over the weeks we will be doing mud dipping, scavenger hunts, sand sculpture competitions, making homes for nature and much more to help you achieve your Wild Challenge certificate! Prices vary see RSPB website for details. Book for Mud dips see RSPB website for more details, Friday 4 August (Rossall Point) 10.00am pm Join us at Rossall Point Observation Tower to see if we can spot any marine mammals passing by. A member of our marine team will be there with some binoculars so if you would like to join us then all you need to do is show up! The process is really straightforward - we will gather at the tower and spend a couple of hours or so looking out to sea, periodically recording environmental factors and of course any marine mammals that we seel If you plan on staying for the full duration of the watch then don't forget to bring some lunch, and if you have binoculars then please do bring them as well.

National Whale and Dolphin Watch Monday 5 June (Glitter Ball) Saturday 29 July (Glitter Ball) Sunday 30 July (Jubilee Gardens) Mon 31 July to Fri 4 Aug (Glitter Ball) Saturday 5 August (Glitter Ball)

8 National Whale and Dolphin Watch Monday 5 June (Glitter Ball) Saturday 29 July (Glitter Ball) Sunday 30 July (Jubilee Gardens) Mon 31 July to Fri 4 Aug (Glitter Ball) Saturday 5 August (Glitter Ball) Sunday 6 August (Jubilee Gardens) Solaris Centre (Glitter Bail) or Jubilee Gardens (ciynn square) 9.00am pm 1.00pm pm 1.00pm pm 12noon pm 9.00am pm 10.00am pm Join us to help record the whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and seabirds of the Fylde coast. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars if you have them. Don't fee! the need to stay for the whole watch, just drop in and out when you want. No need to book but you can register your interest and get more details from David McGrath on or david.mcgrath@blackpool.gov.uk -»3r sea watch FOUNDAT ON Fytde Coastal Fair Saturday 19 August and Sunday 20 August 10.00am pm Are you interested in the marine environment? Do you want to know more about marine conservation on the Fylde Coast? Then please come and visit our Coastal Fair marquee at the Lytham 1940's Wartime Festival. You can have the opportunity to talk to local wildlife charities and organizations who work hard to protect your local coastline. Come and learn more about what we do and how you might get involved. Lytham 1940's Wartime Festival North West WildlifeTrusts Lytham Green ^ Fylde T>Council l.jveniy BEIACH Qiving nature 14 a home Lytham Green Saturday 19 August and Sunday 20 August ^ Fylde 10.00am - S.QOpm Council The 1940's brought to life with a bang! From the dark days of Dunkirk, through the blitz and hard times on the home front to D-Day and victory in Europe and Asia, come join in the atmosphere and immerse yourself in a brilliant weekend of entertainment, re-enactment and have-a-go fun! Historic vehicles, music and dance, memorabilia, thrilling battle re-enactments, educational talks and demonstrations plus living history camp! Why not pick up the latest war winning gardening and food tips or join the Home Guard?! Why not hire your 1940s costume and join in the fun. but car parking charges may apply

Mini-Beast Hunting North Promenade Car Park St Anne's Pirate Day Park View 4 U mum W Tuesday 1 August 2.00pm - 4.

9 Mini-Beast Hunting North Promenade Car Park St Anne's Pirate Day Park View 4 U mum W Tuesday 1 August 2.00pm pm Join us on a minibeast adventure in the sand dunes as we use bug hunting equipment to find and name the many mini creatures that live in the dunes. rmnma Lar^cashire, Manchester & Tuesday 25 July 11.00am pm Come dressed as a pirate for our Pirate Summer Party. We will have lots of swashbuckling fun including raft building, porthole hoopla, Jolly Roger flag painting, scavenger hunt and much more! 3.00 a ticket for ail activities Ecopod@parkview4u.org.uk or call Seaside Snap Tuesday 25 July to Sunday 4 September Excluding Mondays 10.00am pm Enjoy the beach and stroll round the lake playing seaside snap. Search for and collect the items on your snap pack. If you find everything, return to the centre and redeem your reward! 1.00 per snap pack Beach Bonanza Friday 11 August 10.00am - 12noon Do you enjoy spending time at the beach? From sand dunes to saltmarsh your local coastal area has so much to offer. Come and explore the sunny seaside and learn about the fascinating marine environment. Join us for a morning of fun-filled beach activities, it's going to be shrimply the best! Beach Terrace Cafe Lancashire, Manchester & U Merseyside Mud Dipping No need to book, just turn up on the day. Beach Terrace Cafe Saturday 29 July 10.00am am mldlife TRUSTS unc^hir.. Manctiestsf & NMersavsWe Come and join us for a familyfriendly introduction to the bird life of the Fylde Coast and get stuck into the mud to find the creatures that they eati The Kibble Estuary is a very Important place for wading birds to feed.. You will learn about how the different birds' beaks help them to eat different food. Wear wellies and be prepared to get muddy!

Lytham Festival Wednesday 2 August to Sunday 6 August Fylde Council Lytham Green - y INTERNATIONAL ities" Now in its 8th year, Lytham Festival has fast become Lancashire's largest and most loved live

10 Lytham Festival Wednesday 2 August to Sunday 6 August Fylde Council Lytham Green - y INTERNATIONAL ities" Now in its 8th year, Lytham Festival has fast become Lancashire's largest and most loved live music festival, attracting people in their thousands from all over the UK to enjoy awesome nights of live music and arts by the seaside. The line up over 5 nights includes artists such as Oily Murs, Louisa Johnson, The Human League, Madness and Collabro. For prices and more information please visit: or call X St Anne's Kite Festival Qy. Fylde Council North Promenade Saturday 2 September and Sunday 3 September 11.00am pm Thanks to the support of St Annes and Fylde Borough Council, local business and sponsors, we are pleased to announce, for the sixth year, the St Annes Kite Festival. Joined by the Al-Farsi Kite Team from Kuwait, kite clubs and flyers from across the UK will bring the Summer holidays to a spectacular close on the first weekend in September. The skies above St Annes seafront will be awash with colour on Saturday and Sunday as fabulous display kites take to the air on the beach adjacent to the pier. to attend but car parking charges may apply. No booking required unless you wish to become an exhibitor. J

LYTHAM, ST ANNES and RURAL FYLDE ENJOY, EXPLORE, ESCAPE

LYTHAM, ST ANNES and RURAL FYLDE ENJOY, EXPLORE, ESCAPE lytham FESTIVAL LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL Wed 2 nd - Sun 6 th August 2017 Five days of fantastic music, food and culture brought to Lytham with headliners