What’s On - December 4, 2013

WEDNESDAY

theatre and shows

cinderella. Topping the bill once again as Baron Hardup is one of Lancashire’s best known comedians and actors, Ted Robbins (The Guv’nor from CBBC’s The Slammer, Phoenix Nights & BBC Radio Lancashire). Also appearing alongside Ted are comedy duo The Harper Brothers as the Ugly Sisters and Jodie Hamblet as Cinderella. The Guild Hall, Preston.

cinderella’s christmas circus. Will Cinderella make it to the Ball on time and whose foot will fit the beautiful glass slipper? This colourful and entertaining new Circus pantomime will excite and delight children and adults of all ages with audience interaction and spectacular Circus acts from around the world! Blackpool Tower Circus, Promenade, Blackpool. ((Ends Jan 19)))

robin hood. The theatre will be trandformed into a festive hideaway, home to merriment, daring deeds and expected delights! With original music performed live by talented actor-musicians. a cast of local young performers and a whole heap of fun and adventure. The Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton. 7.15pm. ((Ends Jan 11))

Pubs and bars

music nights. With barman Kevin, take along your favourite CD, a range of different music, drinks promotions. Lucy’s @ Tobago, 69-71 Talbot Road, Blackpool.

tony fletcher. The Ruskin Hotel, Albert Road, Blackpool.

curry night. Meal and drinks deal, live sports two meals for £7.45. Litten Tree, Queen Street, Blackpool.

sky sports live, two boxes more matches. Crazy Scots Bar, Rigby Road, Blackpool.

recycled teenager disco. Music from the 50s to 70s. Plus buffet. The Sandpiper, Cleveleys.

juke box wednesday. With vocalist and DJ Joanna Shorrock. Roxy’s, Queen Street, Blackpool.

Three decades of dance. DJ Kieron with hits from the 60s to 80s. The Mardi Gras, Talbot Road, Blackpool.

wicked wednesday. With DJ Darrell Lord. Bar 19 Queen Street, Blackpool. 9pm to 4am.

Northern and soulful sounds. With Mike Hughes. Soul Suite, Queen Square/Queen Street, Blackpool.

open mic night. Churchill’s, Topping Street. Blackpool.

live music night. Guest musicians and singer songwriters. The Galleon, Abingdon Street, Blackpool. Free admission.

play your cards right. Games night with fun quiz. The Shovels, Green Meadows Lane, Hambleton. 9 to 11.30pm.

Quizzes

fun quiz night. Free entry, free supper and £20 drinks to the winning team. The Seven Stars, Stalmine. 8pm.

DAVE WARD ROADSHOWS. Quiz night hosted by DJ Dave Ward, at The Tramway, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Free entry. Five rounds - four prizes plus “collect the cash” accumulator. 9.15pm.

games night. Quiz “Open the Box” and “Play Your Cards Right” followed by weekly karaoke competition. The Cedar Tavern, 15 Cedar Square, Blackpool. 7pm.

fun quiz. Cash prizes, bingo and raffle. The Blue Room, Church Street, Blackpool. 9.30pm.

fun quiz night. With DJ Katie. Cash prize weekly plus Open The Box with the chance to win the cash accumulator. The Grapevine, Market Place, Poulton. From 8pm.

TONY’S QUIZ AND PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT. Cash prizes and free sandwiches. The Station Tavern, Lytham. From 9pm.

QUIZ AND BINGO. Numbers permitting. Up to £100 to be won. Churchill’s, Topping Street. Blackpool. Afternoon.

quiz night. And Play Your Cards Right. The Shovels, Hambleton.

quiz night. With the Dave Ward Roadshow. The Tramway, Victoria Road, Cleveleys.

QUIZ NIGHT. Whittle Springs, Talbot Road, Blackpool.

QUIZ NIGHT. Plus Open the Box and Play Your Cards Right. The Admiral, Clifton Drive/The Square, St Annes.

QUIZ NIGHT. Stanley Road WMC, Stanley Road, off Hornby Road, Blackpool.

QUIZ NIGHT. Plus The Accumulator. Presented by Danny. The Belle Vue, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool.

poker and sports

poker night. The Burn Naze, Gamble Road, Thornton.

POKER NIGHT. Frenchman’s Cove, South King Street, Blackpool. From 7.30pm.

ladies only poker night. The Washington, Topping Street, Blackpool.

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER. The Lane Ends, Marton. 8pm.

social clubs

thistle. The Willows Social Club, Bryning Fern Lane, Kirkham.

showcase. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore.

dave brooklyn. Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.

brad leigh scott, shelley timmins, mike lancaster, kristina castellina & LEE WAINWRIGHT. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool.

community concert. Comedian Johnnie Casson, guitar/vocals Andy Keith and compere Alan Hebden, charity raffle. Cleveleys Working Mens Club, Slinger Road, Thornton Cleveleys. Admission £2.

paul hayes collection. Central Club, Kent Road, Blackpool. 7.30pm.

wacky wednesday afternoon club. Cash bingo, raffle dancing 50s, 60s, 70s music. Blackpool RBL Club, 33-39 King Street, Blackpool. 1 to 4pm.

cabaret. Guest acts. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool. 2.30 to 4.30pm. Details, (01253) 628835.

Karaoke

karaoke. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Queens Promenade, Bispham.
karaoke. A gallon of beer to be won. The Townsman, Topping Street, Blackpool. 3 to 8pm.

KARAOKE NIGHT. The Victoria, Church Road, St Annes.

KARAOKE. Blackpool RBL Club, King Street, Blackpool.

Line dancing

LANCASHIRE ROSE LINE DANCE CLUB. Assembly Rooms, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood. 7.30 to 10.30pm. Details, 07766 310260.

LINE DANCING. St Annes Conservative Club, Clifton Drive North, St Annes.

LINE DANCING. With LC, free admission. Hampton Road Club, South Shore.

Social dancing

SOCIAL DANCING. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Victoria Road, Cleveleys. 1.30 to 4pm. Details, (01253) 852462.

SEQUENCE. With David and Rita Harrod. Holy Cross Church, Central Drive, Blackpool. 2 to 4.15pm. Details, (01253) 356284.

SOCIAL DANCING. With Mark Speight (keyboards) and Roy Gaskell (drums). Cleveleys Top Club, Slinger Road, Thornton Cleveleys. (01253) 853219.

Other dancing

modern jive dancing. And social night with Jaguar Jive. Beginners – 7.45pm, intermediate – 9.15pm then all freestyle to 10.45pm. No partner necessary. Singles, couples, groups all welcome. The Wainwright Club, 173 Hornby Road, Blackpool. Details, 07857 433829.

DANCING. Ladies only – all ages, all shapes welcome. Open level. Norcross Civil Service Social Room. Noon to 1pm. Open level. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 5.45 to 6.45pm. More details, (01253) 394830 or 07811 189980.

Salsa

SALSA AND AEROBICS. All abilities and ages over 12. Anchorsholme Methodist Church, North Drive, Anchorsholme. 6 to 7.30 and 7.30 to 9pm. Details, 07545 057064.

NOCHES DE SALSA. Salsa lessons for beginners to advanced at the Windsor Room in The Regal Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. 8pm until 10pm. Details, (01253) 401941 or 07967 768582.

SALSA DANCING. Free tuition from Joanna. The Tavern, Adelaide Street, Fleetwood.

SALSA. Advanced 8 to 9pm, intermediate 9 to 10pm. St Annes Parish Rooms, St Annes. Details, (0780) 8351436.

SALSA. With Vitelio Ramos. Our Lady’s Parish Centre, St Annes. Details, (01253) 304996.

simply salsa. Beginners, improvers, intermediate and advanced lessons and social dancing. St Anthony Padua Social Club, Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston.

bridge clubs

gazette bridge club. Friendly duplicate bridge. The Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool. 7pm.

others

christmas party. Featuring Rossall School School. Fleetwood Flower Club, Senior Citizens Hall, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood. 7.30pm.

Verse at the Vic. Local performing poets. Free open Mic, all welcome. Last Wednesday of each month. Victoria Hotel, Victoria Road, Cleveleys. 7.30pm.

meditation class. Relax, unwind and combat stress. Soma Therapy Centre, Hesketh Avenue, Bispham. 7 to 8pm. Details, 0783 4072273.

buddhist teaching and meditation. Weekly classes to September 28. Creative Support/Lighthouse Cafe, Crescent West, Cleveleys. From 7 to 8.30pm. Details, (01253) 352721.

dark horse writers group. Weekly creative writing group. Blackpool Catholic Club, Queen Street, Blackpool. 7 to 9pm. Details, (01253) 347556.
just good friends. Fun social group for 35s/50s. Wings Club, Victoria Road, Cleveleys. From 8pm. Details, (01253) 869519. Social group for 40s to 60s. Bispham Conservative Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham. 8.15pm. Details, (01253) 869519.

over eaters anonymous. Self help group for people with eating disorders. Friends Meeting House, Raikes Parade, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 823418.

PUBLIC SKATING SESSION. The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. 10am to noon and 1 to 3pm.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION. Weekly classes. Keajra Buddhist Centre, 64 Holmfield Road, North Shore. 7.30 to 9.30pm. details, (01253) 352721.

CAPRICORN SINGERS. New members welcome. Varied repertoire. Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, Cleveleys. 7.45pm.

POULTON JUNIOR BRASS BAND. Members (8 to14 years) welcome (min 18 months playing experience required). Poulton Band Headquarters, Station Road, Poulton. 6.30 to 7.30pm.

FYLDE COMPUTER CLUB. Enthusiasts always welcome. Lostock Gardens Day Centre, off Clayton Crescent, Blackpool. Second and fourth Wednesday each month, 7.30pm.

BLACKPOOL CIRCUS SCHOOL. Circus training weekly. Beginners, 5.30 to 6.30pm. Advanced, 5.45 to 7.45pm. Sports Hall, Highfield Humanities College. Details, (01253) 735725.

BLACKPOOL ART SOCIETY. Portrait painting. 10am. Life Drawing 2pm. Contact Brian Halliagan (01253) 393552. The Studio. Wilkinson Avenue (off Woodland Grove). Blackpool.

BRidge clubs. Gazette bridge club – friendly duplicate bridge. The Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool. 7pm; Lytham Bridge Club – friendly duplicate bridge. Lytham Bridge Club, Pembroke Road, Lytham. 7.15pm; Clifton Bridge Club – improvers’ night. Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Road, Ansdell. 7.30pm.