wyre.gov.uk/summerfun summer stuff 2018 Events and for great days out families young people 1 in and Wyre
Contents 3 Intro 4 summer diary in date order 9 Trysport 10 where to go 12 our parks 14 parkour 16 health walks 17 demonstration garden 18 beach cleans 19 love my beach, FYI DIRECTORY, HEALTHIER FLEETWOOD 20 YMCA offers 23 multisports & 2 OUR PANTO!
/wyrecouncil @wyrecouncil Call: 01253 891000 Discover discoverwyre.co.uk Here comes the sun well hopefully! We ve been working hard to put together lots of exciting events for families this summer and listed them here for you in this guide. You ll find plenty to keep your little ones happy from walks to theatre shows, craft activities to sports and much more, all hosted by Wyre Council and our partners. To keep up to date with what s on all year round follow @wyrecouncil on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. As well as our events and attractions, there s plenty more to enjoy in our beautiful borough, visit www.discoverwyre.gov.uk to find out more. Please note all event information is correct at time of publication, however some details may be subject to change and some activities may be weather dependant. 3
Summer Diary JULY & August Thursday 12 July Artist at work watch the artist build the fish Saturday 14 July Join in and finish session All FREE events A Pirate Adventure Presented by Visage Theatre Arts and Melting Pot Theatre Workshop Saturday 7 July 7.30pm Thornton Little Theatre, FY5 3SZ A Pirate Adventure sees the good and bad pirates of the high seas come together to save the beautiful mermaids from the evil sea witch. With songs that will have you singing and dancing along in your seats. A must see for the whole family! 10 Memorial Park Fun Day Memorial Park, Fleetwood, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE Saturday 7 July, 11am 3pm Join the Friends of Memorial Park for fun and frolics on the park and help raise money for new play equipment. Free entry, activities charged at individual rates. The Fish Project - artist workshop sessions Fleetwood Market Join in with artist in residence Linda Copeland to create each piece of the mechanical fish which will be displayed in the market and in the SpareParts parade on Sunday 15 July. This is a great community project for all ages to enjoy! All sessions 11am-3pm Saturday 7 July Join in session come and help create a fish 4 Our Big Gig 2018 Fund Raising Music Event Sunday 8 July, 11am - 8pm Jean Stansfield Park, Station Road, Poulton, FY6 7BE Join the Friends of Jean Stansfield/ Vicarage Park for a fun day out and support their fund raising for children s play equipment at the park. There s a brilliant line up of live music throughout the day including The Deadbeats, Ian Hooper, The Keytars, Happy Daze and many more. There will also be a mini fair, kids entertainer, food stalls, beer tent and lots of refreshments and stalls. Free entry, activities chargable. Music on the park Sunday 8 July, 2.30pm 4.15pm Hawthorne Park, Thornton, FY5 5DQ Bring the whole family for a picnic in the park. Free entry, there will be a collection for park funds. Theatre in the Park The BFG Presented by Gambolling Arena Theatre Company Saturday 14 July, 11.30am showing (1 hour) and 2pm showing (1 hour) Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE Come along to the park and immerse yourself in a wonderful outdoor theatre production of the BFG. Pack a picnic to enjoy while you watch the show. Free
Stanah squirrels watch group Saturday 14 July, 10am noon/12.30pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, River Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 5LR An environmental/wildlife group for children aged 8 to 14 years. Nature walks, wildlife surveys, practical work and lots of fun. Booking is essential, for further details call 07989 579351 or email countryside@wyre.gov.uk parental consent is required. 1 per child Orienteering for children Saturday 21 July, 1pm until 3pm Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE Xplorer is a family friendly navigation challenge 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. 50p per child Mosaic garden art community Workshop Sunday 22 July, 12 noon -3pm Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE Join the Memorial Park gardening club volunteers for the first of many mosaic community workshops to create garden artwork for our planters. We have 11 mosaic designs to craft to decorate our planters in the Demonstration Garden. Come along for a relaxing afternoon, learn how to mosaic, have a brew, a chat and a craft! Meet in the Pavilion. This event is free and open to all. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 5 Wyre Estuary Country Park Open Day Sunday 22 July, 11am 4pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, River Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 5LR Come and enjoy a fun day out at the park with displays and activities for all the family. Free entry, some activities may charge Big Butterfly Count Sunday 22 July, 1pm 3pm Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE Join the park s team and come on a butterfly hunt around the park Free orienteering for children Sunday 22 July 11am 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, River Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 5LR Xplorer is a family friendly navigation challenge 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. 50p per child Fleetwood loves dancing Sunday 22 July, 2pm - 6pm Healthier Fleetwood presents a showcase of dance, music and movement to support your health and wellbeing. Try something on the day, get involved and discover a new you! Marine Hall, Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6HF Free event open to all ages and abilities. healthierfleetwood.co.uk
Beach craft Wednesday 25 July, 11am 3pm (drop in, last session starts at 2.30pm) Rossall Point Tower, FY7 8LF Come and enjoy some fun crafts using driftwood and beach treasures. Parent/ guardian must stay with their child 2.50 Mosaic garden art community Workshop Saturday 28 July, noon -3pm Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE Join the Memorial Park gardening club volunteers for the first of many mosaic community workshops to create garden artwork for our planters. We have 11 mosaic designs to craft to decorate our planters in the Demonstration Garden. Come along for a relaxing afternoon, learn how to mosaic, have a brew, a chat and a craft! Meet in the Pavilion. This event is free and open to all. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Crafty little Bogarts Saturday 28 July, 11am 12.30pm and 1.30pm 3pm Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (Meet at the Pavilion) Join the Memorial Park team and craft a mystical, magical bogart from clay and find a home for him to get up to mischief on Memorial Park. 3, places are limited please call 01253 891000 to book. Bird Watch Sunday 29 July, 9am 10am Rossall Point Tower, FY7 8LF Join the rangers to catch the early autumn migration, bring along your binoculars. Free 6 Rossall Point Conservation Day Sunday 29 July, 10am 2pm Meet at Rossall Point Tower, FY7 8LF Try your hand at practical coastal conservation. Join us for a tea or coffee after. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Free Bugs & Beasties of Larkholme Grasslands Monday 30 July, 1pm - 2pm Meet Chatsworth Avenue entrance Free Parachute games and grass skiing wildlife walk Wednesday 1 August, 10.30am noon Wyre Estuary Country Park, River Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 5LR Join the rangers for fun and games with parachutes and grass skis! Please wear suitable clothing. 2.50 per child, parent/guardians are free but you must stay with your child. Beach craft Thursday 2 August, 11am 3pm (drop in, last session starts at 2.30pm) Rossall Point Tower, FY7 8LF Come and enjoy some fun crafts using driftwood and beach treasures. Parent/guardian must stay with their child 2.50 per child Circus School Saturday 4 August, 1pm - 4pm Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (Meet at the Pavilion) Come to the park and try your hand at circus skills. There ll be lots of fun equipment and you can learn to use unicycles, stilts, balance boards and beam, diabolos, plates, flower
sticks, juggling sticks and a tight-wire! This is a FREE event for ages 2 years upwards. Please ensure children are supervised by an adult. Please note that this is a popular event therefore it is based on a first come first served basis and please expect to queue. siren s song Saturday 4 August, noon - 4pm Music along the coast from the Esplanade at Marine Hall Gardens to Rossall Point Tower. Join us for a celebration of Wyre s coastline as we host an afternoon of live music, bands and musicians. Come and enjoy this summertime event, and take a stroll along the newly opened promenade at Rossall towards Marine Hall in Fleetwood. Free Crafty Afty Sunday 5 August, noon - 3pm (45 minute sessions starting at noon, 1pm and 2pm) Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (Meet at the Pavilion) Join the Memorial Park team and take part in fun Summer crafts Places are limited. To book a place please call 01253 891000 3 Wildlife walk an introduction to butterflies Wednesday 8 August, 10.30am noon Lane Ends, Pilling Join the rangers to spot summertime butterflies 3.50/ 2.50 concessions Call 01995 602125 to book Bees, bugs and beasties Thursday 9 August, 1.30pm 3.30pm Hawthorne Park, Thornton, FY5 5DQ Discover more about bees with Wyreside Bees. Join the rangers to investigate what wildlife lives around the park. Parent/guardian must stay with their child. 2.50 per child/adults free Beach craft Friday 10 August, 11am 3pm (drop in, last session starts at 2.30pm) Rossall Point Tower, FY7 8LF Come and enjoy some fun crafts using driftwood and beach treasures. Parent/guardian must stay with their child 2.50 per child Bat and Moth Night Age 12 plus Friday 10 August, 9pm 10.30pm Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (Meet at the Pavilion) Join us at Memorial Park with expert Dave McGrath to discover and identify bats and moths at Memorial Park. This event is for those with a curious mind who would like to learn more about these interesting animals. Please wear appropriate/warm clothing and bring along a torch. Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits included. 4, places are limited please call 01253 891000 to book. Orienteering for children Saturday 11 August 1pm until 3pm Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE Xplorer is a family friendly navigation challenge using a simple map. 50p per child 7
FYLDE COAST FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL Sunday 12 August, 10am 4pm Marine Hall, Esplanade, Fleetwood Great stalls with a wide variety of food and drinks to sample and buy. Free entry Forest School Taster Day Sunday 12 August Time slots 10.30am noon, 12.30pm 2pm, 2.30pm 4pm Age Group: 3yrs 11yrs (must be accompanied by an adult). Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (meet at the Pavilion) A taster day designed to showcase what Forest School is and what its benefits are. The sessions are likely to consist of a range of activities and may include some tool use, fire circle safety, games and is an ideal way to introduce Forest School to your children. 3, places are limited please call 01253 891000 to book. orienteering for children Wednesday 15 August 11am 3pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, River Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 5LR Xplorer is a family friendly navigation challenge 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. 50p per child Bugs & Beasties of Larkholme Grasslands Wednesday 15 August, 1pm - 2pm Meet at Westway entrance Free Bats and moths Saturday August 18, 8.30pm 10.30pm Hawthorne Park, Thornton, FY5 5DQ An exciting evening event looking for bats in the early evening (8.30pm 9.30pm) followed by a moth hunt with expert Dave McGrath when it gets dark (9.30pm 10.30pm). Please wear appropriate/warm clothing and bring along a torch. Contact Jenie Phillips on 01253 823516 for more information and to book. 2 per person Rossall Point Conservation Day Sunday 19 August, 10am 2pm Meet at Rossall Point Tower FY7 8LF Try your hand at practical coastal conservation. Join us for a tea or coffee after. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Free Children's bat hunt Friday 24 August, 8.30pm 10pm Memorial Park Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE (Meet at the Pavilion) Join the team at Memorial Park for games and a bat hunt around Memorial Park. Please wear appropriate/warm clothing and bring along a torch. Perfect for children aged 5 to 11 (must be accompanied by an adult). 3 Beginners guide to the saltmarsh Saturday 25 August, 2pm 4pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, River Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 5LR A one mile moderate walk, ideal for older children with a love for science. Join us for an introduction to the largest area of ungrazed saltmarsh in Lancashire. Please wear suitable footwear boots/wellies. 3.50/ 2.50 concessions 8
Beach craft Sunday 26 August, 11am 3pm (drop in, last session starts at 2.30pm) Rossall Point Tower, FY7 8LF Come and enjoy some fun crafts using driftwood and beach treasures. Parent/guardian must stay with their child 2.50 Bugs & Beasties of rossall point dunes to Larkholme Grasslands Tuesday 28 August, 1pm pm Meet at Rossall Point Tower Free Beach craft Wednesday 29 August, 11am 3pm (drop in, last session starts at 2.30pm) Rossall Point Tower, FY7 8LF Come and enjoy some fun crafts using driftwood and beach treasures. Parent/guardian must stay with their child 2.50 Summer Trysport We work with Fleetwood Town Community Trust and Fylde Coast YMCA to offer sports for all children to try. There s plenty to have a go at! Every week over summer you can try: Dodgeball - Fleetwood High School, Monday 5-6pm (8-16 years old) Street Dance - Fleetwood High School, Monday 5-6pm (6-16 years old) MultiStars (Inclusion) - Fleetwood High school, Thursday 6-8pm (8-20 years old) Preesall football - Preesall Sports Hall, Friday 5-6pm (7-12 years old) Football - Fleetwood High School, Friday 7-9pm (11-18 years old) wyre.gov.uk/trysport @WyreTrySport 9
Inspiration for a great day out Of course it s not all about our events, sometimes it s nice just to have a day out. If you re looking for ideas of places to visit this summer, we ve got so much to enjoy in Wyre. Here s our top tips: Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah Don t miss our award winning park! With an innovative children s play area and woods to make a den in, it s the perfect place for children to enjoy and make memories. There s an exciting woodland and geology explorers trail as well as a network of accessible pathways by the breathtaking Wyre Estuary. Oh I do like to be beside the seaside! What summer holiday is complete without a trip to the beach? Come a take a look at the newly reopened promenade in Rossall. Fresh from the completion of its 63 million defence scheme, the new seawall at Rossall continues the story of The Sea Swallow, cementing its place on the Mythic Coast. Beginning at Cleveleys, visitors can follow an artwork and poetry trail from the popular children s book until the story ends at Rossall Point Observation Tower. Characters from The Sea Swallow, including a giant stainless steel seashell and sea ogre carved from limestone, can also be spotted along the picturesque walk. To discover more take a look at our Wyre Coastline Cleveleys to Fleetwood guide. 10
Memorial Park, Fleetwood Now is the time to discover this wonderful park that lies in the heart of Fleetwood town. It s steeped in local history and tells the story of Fleetwood and its people in every feature. There s a range of sport and play facilities including a multi-use games area and parkour equipment alongside the traditional bowling greens and tennis courts. Marsh Mill, Thornton If you ve ever fancied a peek inside a windmill - now s your chance. The windmill is open 11am to 3pm Saturdays and Sundays. Entry is 2 for adults and 1 for children, please note only children over 5 can go up inside the mill. Entry includes access to the ground floor, a guided tour of the higher floors, a short film about the mill, access to the art gallery and craft activities for children. No need to book just come along. Rossall Point Tower You can t miss it, situated on Rossall Promenade between Cleveleys and Fleetwood - See what you can spot from the observation deck, learn about the coastal environment, bird life and plant life or just enjoy the view. Fleetwood Market When was the last time you visited our historic indoor and outdoor market? Come for a visit and take a fresh look at stalls new and old. With over 200 stalls it s the perfect place for the kids to spend their pocket money. A walk along the canal Take a walk along the Lancaster Canal in Garstang or enjoy a trip between Carnforth and Lancaster by this most scenic canal. The Forest of Bowland Delve into the Forest of Bowland. A stunning part of the country, this area of outstanding natural beauty is a must. A trip to the park We are lucky to have so many parks and green open spaces on our doorstep. Why not pack a picnic and enjoy an afternoon out in the fresh air at your local park. Or take a tour of ones you ve never been to before. See what s on offer on pages 12 and 13. 11
Wyre Parks Share the love from 13-22 July 2018 Love Parks Week Love Parks Week 13th 22nd July 2018 #LoveParks #DSSmithLoveParks Enjoy the summer in one of your lovely local parks. You ll find details of events at our parks on pages four and five. Or please contact the Parks and Open Spaces team on 01253 887217. loveparksweek.org.uk Here in Wyre, we offer a variety of parks and open spaces for all the family to enjoy. We are sure you will find the perfect place to enjoy a quiet stroll or take the kids to play, fly a kite or enjoy a picnic. Sites with Multi Use Games Areas/Sports Walls: Martindale Park, Fleetwood North Drive Park, Cleveleys Hawthorne Park, Thornton Jubilee Gardens, Cleveleys Vicarage Park, Poulton-le-Fylde Kepple Lane, Garstang Windsor Road, Garstang Catterall Playing Field, Garstang Road Inskip Open Space, School Lane Sites with Childrens Playgrounds: Fleetwood Marine Hall Gardens The Mount, Mount Road Rossall Point, Laidleys Walk Martindale Park Memorial Park Thornton-Cleveleys Burn Naze, Butts Close Church Road Wyre Estuary Country Park North Drive Park Hawthorne Park Jubilee Gardens Tebay Avenue Rural Kepple Lane, Garstang Moss Lane Playing Field, Garstang Catterall Playing Field Bilsborrow Recreation Ground Forton Playing Field, School Lane St Michaels Playing Field, Appletree Close Inskip Open Space, School Lane Great Eccleston Playing Field, Pennine View Bob Williamson Playing Field, Grange Road, Hambleton Stalmine Playing Field, Douglas Avenue Preesall Playing Field, Sandy Lane Pilling Open Space, Smallwood Hey Road Winmarleigh Doorstep Green, Broad Lane Poulton-le-Fylde Jean Stansfield Park, Vicarage Road Cottam Hall Playing Field Tithebarn Park, Tithebarn Street Carrabine Park, Bispham Road Farnham Way Compley Avenue 12
Sites with Teenage PlaY Equipment: Bob Williamson Playing Field, Grange Road, Hambleton Hawthorne Park, Thornton Kepple Lane, Garstang Memorial park, Fleetwood Sites with Skate Equipment: Windsor Road, Garstang Jubilee Gardens, Cleveleys Marine Gardens, Fleetwood Bowling Greens Marine Hall Gardens, The Esplanade, Fleetwood Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood North Drive Park, Thornton-Cleveleys Jubilee Gardens, North Promenade, Cleveleys Ashdell, Victoria Road East, Thornton Jean Stansfield Park, Vicarage Road, Poulton-le-Fylde Sites with Other Sports Facilities: 13 Tennis Courts - Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood Pitch and Putt - Marine Gardens, Fleetwood Crazy Golf - Marine Gardens, Fleetwood
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Health Walks Have you seen our FREE health walks? We run them all year round and they are perfect for all ages and abilities. They are usually one hour, around two miles and are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and get active at the same time. Take a look at the times, there are some walks in the evening too. Once a month we also offer a two hour legstretcher which are 3.50 or 2.50 for concessions these have a next to them in the listing. There s no need to book, please arrive 15 minutes before the start of a walk for a prompt departure. Each new customer will need to complete a health questionnaire. A tramper (an off road motorised wheelchair) can be hired for some of the routes, please call 01995 602125 to find out more. 30 minute walks will also be available from Fleetwood, Cleveleys and Wyre Estuary Country Park, these will start the same time as the one hour health walks please see * adjacent to the listing. July Tue 3 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre Moderate Wed 4 10.30am Visit Garstang Centre Moderate Fri 6 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton Easy Sat 7 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All T * Tue 10 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Easy Wed 11 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy T * Thurs 12 2pm Carleton Castle Gardens Moderate Sat 14 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre Easy * Tue 17 2pm Singleton Church Easy Wed 18 10.30am Memorial Park, Fleetwood All T * Thurs 19 2pm Stalmine - Seven Stars Pub Moderate Sun 22 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy T * Tue 24 2pm Scorton Village Centre Moderate Wed 25 2pm Knott End Cafe Moderate T Fri 27 6.30pm Views Over Wyre Legstretcher Moderate (Scorton Village Centre - 2 hours) Sat 28 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Easy Tue 31 7pm Great Eccleston Village Centre Moderate 16
August Wed 1 10.30am Visit Garstang Centre Moderate Sat 4 2pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood All T * Tue 7 2pm Marsh Mill Tavern, Thornton Easy Wed 8 10.30am Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy T * Thurs 9 2pm Carleton Castle Gardens Moderate Fri 10 6.30pm Glasson Dock Circular Legstretcher Moderate (Condor Green Car Park - 2 hours) Sat 11 10.30am Cleveleys Community Centre Easy * Tue 14 2pm Singleton Church Easy Wed 15 10.30am Memorial Park, Fleetwood All T Thurs 16 2pm Stalmine - Seven Stars Pub Moderate Sun 19 2pm Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah All/Easy T * Tue 21 2pm Scorton Village Centre Moderate Wed 22 7pm Knott End Cafe Moderate T Fri 24 2pm The Shovels Pub, Hambleton Easy Sat 25 2pm Skippool Picnic Area, Thornton Moderate Tue 28 2pm Great Eccleston Village Centre Moderate Wed 29 10.30am Visit Garstang Centre Moderate Thurs 30 10.30am Barton Grange Moderate Demonstration Garden Wednesdays and Fridays at Memorial Park, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE Meet at the pavilion, join the team for a spot of gardening or just come together for a brew and a chat. All experience levels welcome. July Wednesdays 9.30am 12.30pm 4, 11, 18 & 25, Fridays 12.30pm 4pm - 6, 13, 20, 27 August Wednesdays 9.30am 12.30pm 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Fridays 12.30pm 4pm 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 For more information contact kate.baird@wyre.gov.uk 17
Beach cleans Come along to our regular beach cleans, help improve our coastal environment and tackle a global problem. Please wear suitable outdoor footwear and clothing. No experience is needed and equipment will be supplied. July August Cleveleys Beach Care Rossall Point Tower Start from Sea Swallow Statue (top of Victoria Road Cleveleys) Sunday 1 & 29, 10.30am 11.30am Knott End Beach Clean Meet at Knott End car park Check wyreriverstrust.org for details and date changes Tuesday 3, 10am 11.45am Rossall Point Tower Enjoy a warm brew after the beach clean Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10.30am noon Cleveleys Beach Care Start from Sea Swallow Statue (top of Victoria Road Cleveleys) Sunday 12 & 26, 10.30am 11.30am Rossall Beach Enjoy a warm brew after the beach clean Thursday 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10.30am noon Beach Clean at 9.30am followed by a brew at The Venue from 10.45am Monday 13, 9.30am 11.30am Rossall Beach Knott End Beach Clean Beach Clean at 9.30am followed by a brew at The Venue from 10.45am Monday 16, 9.30am 11.30am Wyre Big Beach Clean Up Wednesday 18, 10.30am 12.30pm Top of Chatsworth Avenue, Fleetwood Fleetwood Beach Care Meet at Lower Lighthouse (Ferry Beach Slipway) Saturday 21, 10.30am noon Harbour Village Clean Up Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood) Wednesday 25, 10am - 11.30am For further details call Garstang TIC 01995 602125 Meet at Knott End car park Check wyreriverstrust.org for details and date changes Tuesday 14, 10am 11.45am Fleetwood Beach Care Meet at Lower Lighthouse (Ferry Beach Slipway) Saturday 18, 10.30am noon Harbour Village Clean Up Meet at Windward Avenue (Harbour Village, Fleetwood) Wednesday 22, 10am - 11.30am Wyre Estuary Big Clean Up Wednesday 29, 10.30am 12.30pm Barnaby Sands, Stalmine For further details call Garstang TIC 01995 602125 18
Love My Beach Active Coast LOVEmyBEACH Active Coast is a health and well-being programme which encourages the use of the beautiful Fylde coast for sports and activities. LOVEmyBEACH is working with local authorities and wellbeing partners to promote existing events and to encourage new events on the beach. Follow @LmBActiveCoast on Facebook to find out what events and activities are taking place on a beach close to you! FYI Directory Your one stop shop for health, social, community and childcare services information on the Fylde coast. The FYI directory is a new, unique directory for people and professionals across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. It brings together information about a wide range of local health and council services, community clubs, social groups, childcare providers, wellbeing activities and events into one comprehensive source. Visit fyidirectory.co.uk to find out more. Healthier Fleetwood Healthier Fleetwood is a resident-led, partnership approach to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and the community as a whole. This is achieved by connecting with residents and many organisations working in Fleetwood, and also by supporting suggestions for new groups and events. We always try to present a positive message... "try something new", "get involved" rather than dwell on the negative. Our website healthierfleetwood.co.uk and social media spreads the word, but we love talking to residents, face to face, to hear their ideas and hold monthly public meetings and a weekly drop-in at Fleetwood Library. To find out more visit healthierfleetwood.co.uk 19
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multisports Sundays from 7 July, 6pm - 8pm Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 7AE Activities delivered by Fleetwood Town Community Trust. Football and other sports to try. Participants can just turn up and play once a consent form is completed, by a parent/guardian if under 18, or in person if over 18. Free Group discounts FREE parking Thursday 6 December - 10am & 1.15pm Friday 7 December - 10am & 7pm Saturday 8 December - 2pm & 7pm Sunday 9 December - 1pm Adult 9 / Child 8.50 The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF 01253 887693 wyretheatres.co.uk 23