What’s On Friday 28th October 2011
Attractions
BLACKPOOL MODEL VILLAGE. Take a big look around this tiny world which recreates English life from times gone by. East Park Drive, Blackpool. Open daily 10am. Details (01253) 763827.
MADAME TUSSAUDS. The best of British celebrities. More information www.madametussauds.com/blackpool. Central Promenade, Blackpool. 10am to 4.30pm (later during school holidays). Details, (01253) 299483
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Hide AdSEA LIFE CENTRE. Brand new for 2011 – Claws! A collection of crusty creatures from the deep. More information www.sealife.co.uk/blackpool. Golden Mile, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621258.
BLACKPOOL TOWER BALLROOM. Open daily except for special events. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (0844) 8561000.
BLACKPOOL TOWER JUNGLE JIM’S. Two adults free with every paying child. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (0844) 8561000.
BLACKPOOL ZOO AND DINOSAUR SAFARI. Home to more than 400 animals as well as 32 different dinosaurs. Daily from 10am. East Park Drive, Blackpool. Details (01253) 830830.
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Hide AdFARMER PARR’S ANIMAL WORLD. Rare breeds galore. Wyrefield Farm, Rossall Lane and Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood. Daily, 10am to 5pm. Details, (01253) 874389.
RIPLEYS BELIEVE IT OR NOT. Two floors of interactive exhibitions and displays. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, South Shore. Daily from 10am. Details, (0871) 2221234.
Rock, pop and jazz
SANDS SOUL NIGHT. Featuring the big sound of The Kommitments. With or without meal. The Sands Venue, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Weekly.
Theatre and shows
CIRCUS OF HORRORS. You’ve seen them on Britain’s Got Talent - now see them in their fleshcreeping latest production. The Globe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach South Shore. Tonight, 8pm. Saturday, 5 and 8pm.
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Hide AdTHE NUTCRACKER. A welcome return to the resort of the Vienna Festival Ballet with the Tchaikovsky favourite. Opera House, Church Street, Blackpool. 7.30pm.
OVER THE RAINBOW: THE EVA CASSIDY STORY. Sarah Jane Buckley (Hollyoaks) plays the tragic singer, Blackpool’s Maureen Nolan is her mum Barbara. Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. 7.30pm.
BUGSY MALONE. The popular 1920s gangster musical for youngsters making its second appearance here. Michael Hall Theatre School, 19 Preston Old Road, Marton. 7.30pm. And Saturday.
ME & MY GIRL. Thornton Cleveleys Operatic Society present the popular musical. The Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood. To Saturday.
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Hide AdKYRAN BRACKEN’S ICE PARTY. Family fun on ice with Kyran joined by Clare Buckfield, Laura Hamilton, Suzanne Shaw, Matt Evers and “Comedy” Dave Vitty. The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. 2.30 and 7pm. Saturday, 7pm.
LEGENDS. Penultimate night of tributes to Elvis Presley, Elton John, Neil Diamond and Rod Stewart. Legends Showbar, Central Pier, Blackpool.
THE BEST OF BLACKPOOL. Mooky and Mr Boo plus speciality acts from around the world. Tower Circus, Blackpool Tower. 1, 4 and 7pm.
SLAVA’S SNOWSHOW. Return of the award winning unique theatrical experience. The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester. To Saturday, 2 and 7.30pm. Sunday, 2pm.
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Hide AdVIVA!. Family night for the summer show spectacular starring Rob Linacre, Darren Coulton, Jodie Kate, Jo Little and the Viva! showgirls. Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive, Layton. Tuesday to Saturday, ends November 5.
TWO. Revival of Jim Cartwright’s snapshot of working class night set in a busy bar one night in 1989. The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster. 7.30pm. To October 29.
GOOD. CP Taylor’s story of one man’s struggle against the Nazi propaganda machine. The Royal Exchange, St Anns Square, Manchester. Monday to Friday, 7.30pm. Saturdays 8pm, Matinees Wednesday 2.30pm and Saturday 4pm. Ends November 5.
HABEUS CORPUS. David Thacker directs this revival of Alan Bennett’s Brighton-based comedy.The Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton. Evenings, 7.30pm plus some matinees. Ends November 12.
Pubs and bars
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Hide AdMISS G CASINO GRAND FINAL. Winners from throughout the North West competing for the £1000, £500 and £250 prizes. G Casino, The Sandcastle, South Promenade, Blackpool.
FLIP. Olive Tree Brasserie, Wood Street, St Annes.
ON THE EDGE. The Venue, North Promenade, Cleveleys.
FUSCHI 4. Manchester four piece blues band fronted by Paolo Fuschi. The Prince Arthur, Fleetwood.
ROCKIN’ THE JOINT. Theatre Bar, Queens Hotel, The Promenade, South Shore.
THE 3RD STEP. The Burlington, Lytham Road, South Shore.
THE COUSTICS. A Halloween blow-out. The Lord Derby, St Annes.
ANGIE LANG. The Mardi Gras, Talbot Road, Blackpool.
THE HEAT. The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Poulton.
DJ ROBAIR. The Burlington, Lytham Road, South Shore.
LUNE DEEP. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Queens Promenade, Bispham.
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Hide AdHALLOWEEN FANCY DRESS PARTY. Live music from Steve Matthews. Dancing until late. The Windmill Tavern, Clifton.
FREAKY FRIDAY. Traditional Halloween games along with singing, dancing, karaoke and competitions with prizes each evening. Turn up in Halloween costumes and enter the nightly fancy dress competition. Resident DJs and singers. carousel Bar, North Pier, Blackpool. From 7pm.
DJ DARRELL LORD. R&B, chart, party and all things dance. Bar 19 Queen Street, Blackpool. 9pm to 4am.
CABARET NIGHT. Live act weekly. Four Lane Ends, Hawes Side Lane, Marton.
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Hide AdJOE CURRAN’S WEEKEND WARM UP. Nostalgic tunes, giant beats and humour. The Castle, Central Drive, Blackpool. 5 to 10pm.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT REVOLUTION. Neil Smallridge plays house, electro and club classic disco. Revolution, Market Street, Blackpol. From 8pm to 3am.
FUNKY FRIDAY. With DJ Scouse, Tommy Ducks, Station Road/The Promenade, South Shore. 9pm.`
THE ROY ROLLAND SHOW. With guest vocalist Kristie Charles. Ma Kelly’s Stanley Arms, Chapel Street, Blackpool. 1.30 to 4.30pm.
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Hide AdPETER AND JOSH SCHOFIELD. Early doors warm up from the father and son DJ dynasty. Followed by Kenny Dyson. Che Bar, Talbot Square/Market Street, Blackpool.
FUNKY FRIDAY. With Steve Warren. Yates’s, Market Street, Blackpool.
DEREK THE IRISH LEPRECHAUN. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Queens Promenade, Bispham. Afternoon.
PINEAPPLE JACK. The Theatre Bar, Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool. Daily lunchtime plus Saturday evenings for the season.
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Hide AdFUN FACTORY. With DJ Doug E. Love. Walkabout, Queen Street, Blackpool. To 3am.
JOE DAVIS DISCO AND KARAOKE. The Excelsior, Lytham Road, South Shore.
THE JOHN ADAMS TRIO. Plus guests with jazz, blues and swing. The Galleon, Abingdon Street, Blackpool.
GUEST ACTS. Churchill’s, Topping Street. Blackpool.
AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT. Guest vocalist. plus disco at night. The Townsman, Topping Street, Blackpool.
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Hide AdROXY HART AND BONNIE LA BLUE. Cabaret all night. Free admission before 9.30pm. Roxy’s, Queen Street, Blackpool.
FRIDAY NIGHT EXPERIENCE. With DJ Banksy. Rumours, Talbot Square, Blackpool. 10pm to 4am.
UPFRONT FRIDAY. Deeper house djs from the UK and Ibiza. Bar 137, Church Street, Blackpool. 1am.
JIMMY DAY. Che Bar, Talbot Square, Blackpool.
DISCO NIGHT. Papa Greywolf. Bay Horse Hotel, Station Road, Thornton.
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Hide AdLIVE ENTERTAINment. Rota of weekly acts. Scruffy Murphy’s, Corporation Street, Blackpool. And Saturday.
Talent contests
RBL SEARCH FOR STARS. Register by 7.45pm. Blackpool RBL Club, 33-39 King Street, Blackpool. Details (01253) 626308.
Social clubs
CARL ScHOFIELD AND TOM MCCLOUD. Stanley Road WMC, Stanley Road, (off Hornby Road), Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621168.
NEIL O’NEIL. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341647.
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Hide AdTONY DALEY. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, 1 Brun Grove (off Ansdell Road), Blackpool. Details, (01253) 762186.
JOHN JEFFREY. Hampton Road Social, Off Lytham Road, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341508.
JOE LITTLE. Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive, Layton. Details, (01253) 391774.
ANGIE LANGE. Blackpool’s Number One Club, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 341441.
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Hide AdPHOeNIX. Bispham Con. Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham. Details, (01253) 357519.
VAL ROBERTS PLUS TREVOR WALLACE. Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 344583.
JEZ. Hotels and Apartments Club, 122 Coronation Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 623784.
LEE ROBERTS PLUS LEIGH MYERS. Philharmonic WMC & Institute, Foxhall Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621039.
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Hide AdMARTY LEE. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys. Details, (01253) 853219.
BRAD LEIGH SCOTT PLUS KSK. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 624208.
JANICE YORKE. Knott End WMC, Salisbury Avenue, Knott End. Details, (01253) 810362.
DEAN MURPHY. St Annes Conservative Club, 314 Clifton Drive North, St Annes. Details, (01253) 723471.
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Hide AdCHRIS SHANNON. Highfield Road & Rec., 79 Highfield Road, South Shore. Details, (01253) 342389.
ROGER GABRIEL. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 622979.
OLLIE. Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club. 135, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Details (01253) 852709.
PAULA. Station Road Social Club, 11 Station Road, South Shore.
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Hide AdDJ KIERAN. Plus karaoke. North Shore Sports and Social Club, Cross Street, Blackpool.
Cabaret
SUMMER SPECTACULAR. Starring Gilly Maxwell, Katie Mitchell, Jordan Riley and Bianca Rudman with Whittaker’s Dance Academy, Time Stage School, Stuart McNeal (Michael Jackson tribute). Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool. Doors 7pm, show 8pm.
WHEN FRANKIE MET ROBBIE. New night for the popular show. Mel Peake and James Reynolds team their talents to pay tribute to Frank Sinatra, Robbie Williams and others. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Ends tonight.
FANTASTIQUE. Weekly free cabaret line-up of vocalist Sarah Kemp, soul star Matt Philips, comedy from Nicky Flash, X Factor’s Aaron Levi and Milkshake’s Reece Lightning Ryann. Merrie England, North Pier, Blackpool. 7.30pm. Ends tonight.
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Hide AdCABARET NIGHT. Buddy Lee presents Claire Byrne and Carl Schofield plus the Talk of the Coast dancers. Talk of the Coast, Viking Hotel, South Promenade, Blackpool. Doors 7pm, show from 9pm.
CABARET SHOW. With Miss Lee Star and vocals from Tim James. Lucy’s @ Tobago, Talbot Road, Blackpool. From 9pm.
FUNNY GIRLS SUMMER SHOW 2011. The award winning show performed nightly (except Mondays). Funny Girls, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 8.30pm.
Karaoke
AFTERNOON KARAOKE. With DJ Kieron. The Mardi Gras, Talbot Road, Blackpool. 2 to 6pm.
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Hide AdKARAOKE WITH RAY AND THE GANG. Ma Kelly’s Stanley Arms, Chapel Street, Blackpool. From 7pm.
KARAOKE. With Mark Michaels. Frankie’s Bar, Ma Kelly’s Station, Talbot Road, Blackpool. From 9pm.
FUN KARAOKE AND PARTY DJS. Nellie Dean’s , North Promenade, Blackpool.
KARAOKE NIGHT. The Albert, Lytham Road, South Shore.
KARAOKE. Daily session. Chubby’s Bar, The Promenade, Blackpool. From 9am to 6pm.
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Hide AdKARAOKE. Knobby’s Bar. West Street, Blackpool. And Thursday, Friday and Saturday. From 7pm.
KARAOKE. And Play Your Cards Right. Christ The King Social Centre, Chepstow Road, Blackpool.
KARAOKE ROADSHOW. Bloomfield Hotel, Ansdell Road, Blackpool.
KARAOKE. With R Mark. Seven Stars Hotel, Hallgate, Stalmine.
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Hide AdKARAOKE AND DECADES DISCO. With the Steve Linz. The Dickens Inn, Cleveleys. 7.30pm to midnight.
KARAOKE. 3,000 songs to choose from. The Ramsden Arms, Talbot Road, Blackpool.
THE CAROLOKE ZONE. With Carol Hartwell. The Sandyforth Arms (formerly Last Orders), Trunnah Road, Thornton.
JAY’s KARAOKE. Prizes and bargain priced meals. The Newton Arms. Normoss.
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Hide AdKARAOKE AND PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT. With Dave, Emma and Sean. The Highfield, Highfield Road, South Shore. 9pm to midnight.
KARAOKE PARTY TIME. With host Sam. The Duke of York, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 9pm.
KARAOKE PARTY NIGHT. Choose from over 50,000 songs. The Cherry Blossom Hotel, Warley Road, North Shore. From 9.30pm.
KARAOKE DISCO. Over 40,000 tracks. The Sandpiper, Cleveleys Avenue, Cleveleys.
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Hide AdKARAOKE. With DJ Marki. The Rose & Crown, Corporation Street, Blackpool. 8pm.
BULL KARAOKE ROADSHOW. The Albert, Lytham Road, South Shore.
Quizzes
QUIZ NIGHT. The Tramway, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. 9.30 to 11pm.
BIG MICK’S FUN QUIZ. The Squirrel, Bispham Road, Bispham.
Country and line dancing
COUNTRY & WESTERN NIGHT. New venue. The Outpost, Fleetwood Rugby Club, Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood. Details, (01253) 826120.
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Hide AdLANCASHIRE ROSE LINE DANCE CLUB. All Hallows Parish Church, Bispham. 2 to 4pm. Community Centre, Breck Road, Poulton. 2 to 4pm and Broadway Rooms, St Nicholas’s Church, Broadway, Fleetwood. 7.30 to 10.30pm. Details, (07766) 310260.
FANCY FEET LINE DANCE. Parish Rooms, Headroomgate Road, St Annes. 10am to noon. Details, (07984)188972.
Social and other dancing
POPULAR & SOCIAL SEquence. With Brian and Maureen. Senior Citizens Hall, Victoria Road, Cleveleys. 7 to 10pm. Details, (01253) 873122.
BELLY DANCING. Ladies only – all ages, shapes and level welcome. 6.30 to 7.30pm. St Chad’s Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Poulton. Details, (01253) 394830 or 07811 189980.
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Hide AdBELLYDANCING FOR BEGINNERS. For ladies and children of all ages, shapes and sizes. The Junction, Beacon Hill Family Centre, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool. 4.15 to 5.15pm. Details, (07811) 189980 or (01253) 883877.
ADULT DANCE CLASSES. Class Act Theatre School, Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, North Shore. 7pm.
CHILDRENS DANCE CLASSES. United Reformed Church, Queensway, Poulton and Womens’ Institute, Great Eccleston.. Details, (07792) 410390.
UP TO DATE SEQUENCE. St Cuthbert’s Parish Church Hall, Church Road, Lytham. 2 to 4pm. Details, (07765) 554877.
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Hide AdSEQUENCE DANCE CLUB. Old favourites and new dances. Dean Street Memorial Hall, South Shore. 7 to 10pm. Details, (01253)863693.
SEQUENCE. Tuition, 10 to 11am. Sequence dancing until 12.45pm. With David and Rita Harrod. St Christopher’s Parish Centre, Hawes Side Lane, Marton. Details, (01253) 356284.
STREET DANCE AND BREAK DANCE. Mimi Dance presents sessions for under 10’s at 5.30pm. Sessions for over 10’s at 6.30pm. ECN Bodyworks. Chiswick Grove, Marton. Details, 07584 359310.
ADULT STREET DANCE WORKOUT. Mimi Dance presents sessions for adults at 6.30pm. ECN Bodyworks. Chiswick Grove, Marton. Details, 07584 359310.
Keep fit
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Hide AdOVER 50S EXERCISE CLASS. United Reformed Church Hall, Rossall Road (next to Cleveleys Library), Cleveleys. 11am to noon. Details, (01253) 853295.
ZUMBA DANCE FIT. Fusion Dance Studio, St Annes Road, South Shore. 7.30pm. Details, (07706) 357007.
AEROBICS. Over 50s. United Reformed Church Hall, near Cleveleys Library, Cleveleys. 2 to 3pm. Details, (01253) 853295.
BLT. Bums, legs and tums. Tiptoes Theatre School, Collingwood Place, Layton. 9.30 to 10.30am. Details, (07951) 012888.
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Hide AdMUAY THAI. Thai boxing. Pure Impact Fitness Studio, Dover Road, South Shore. 7 to 8.30pm. Details (07928) 128674.
MEND. Free, fun fitness programme for seven to 13 year olds. Poulton Community Centre, Breck Road, Poulton. 5 to 7pm. Fleetwood Lofthouse YMCA, Fleetwood. 5 to 7pm. And St Annes YMCA. Details, (01253) 882105.
IYENGAR YOGA CLASS. For men and women, equipment provided. St Mary Michael’s Social Centre, Castle Lane, Garstang. 1 to 2.30pm. Details, (01253) 399495.
PHOENIX TAE KWONDO. All ages welcome. Vida, Garstang Road, Blackpool. 6 to 7pm. Details, (07963) 104353.
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Hide AdTAI CHI. All levels. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 10 to 11.30am. Details, (01253) 724117.
PILATES. With Lisa. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 11am to noon; Palatine Leisure Centre, St Annes Road, South Shore. 10 to 11am. Details, (01253) 403273.
FITNESS POLE DANCING. Fusion Dance and Drama Centre, St Annes Road, South Shore. 5.30 to 8.30pm. Details, (07875) 468854.
Music
KAREYCE FOTSO. World music night. Charter Theatre, Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston. 8pm.
Others
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Hide AdHALLOWEEN FAMILY PARTY. Children’s entertainer, disco and DJ, fun and games, fancy dress and more. Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool. 6.30pm to late.
THE SHOVELS 15TH ANNUAL BEER FESTIVAL. Around 85 beers, ales, perries and more. Live music from The Rockits. The Shovels, Common Edge Road, Marton. To Sunday.
FAMILY SPOOKTACULAR. Promenade performances of Lancashire ghost stories. 7 and 8pm. Spooks Academy Wicked Workshops, 10am to 4pm. Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham.
FYLDE ARTS BUFFET TALK. First in a new series of talks. Music, Mathematics and madness by international pianist John Clegg with musical illustrations. Lytham Assembly Rooms, Dicconson Terrace, Lytham. 2pm.
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Hide AdTHORNTON CLEVELEYS YOUTH THEATRE. Weekly rehearsals. New members aged 10 to 18 always welcome. Operatic Hall, Ritherham Avenue, Cleveleys. More details, (01253) 864089.
GIRLGUIDING. Fun, games, challenges, craft, sleepovers and camps. 5th Blackpool Brownies 6 to 7.30pm, Guides 7.45 to 9.30pm St Paul’s Worship Centre, Edgerton Road, Blackpool; Norbreck Senior Section meet alternate Fridays 8 to10pm All Hallows Church Hall in the Shippon, All Hallows Road, Bispham. Details 352098.
BRIDGE CLUBS. Gazette Bridge Club – friendly duplicate bridge. The Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool. 7pm; Lytham Bridge Club – friendly, beginners and improvers bridge 1.30pm, friendly duplicate bridge – 7.15pm. Lytham Bridge Club, Pembroke Road, Lytham; Clifton Bridge Club. Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Road, Ansdell. 7.30pm.
GOLDEN CIRCLE OF LIGHT. Clairvoyance awareness evening and psychic development. 478 Lytham Road (next to Arnold School), South Shore. 7.30pm.
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Hide AdCOMMUNITY COFFEE MORNINGS. St Peter’s Community Centre, Lytham Road, South Shore. 10.30am to noon.
ART CLUBS. Blackpool Art Society – general painting ,9.30am and 2pm. The Studio. Wilkinson Avenue (off Woodland Grove). Blackpool; Art Workshop Class. Frank Townend Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys. 9am to noon; Windmill Art Society. All abilities welcome. Frank Townend Centre, Beach Road, Cleveleys. 1 to 3pm.