What’s On Friday 4th November 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. Details, (01253) 299483
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Hide AdSEA LIFE CENTRE. 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. 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
BEVERLEY KNIGHT. The disco diva re-opens the pier theatre. North Pier Theatre, Blackpool. 7.30pm.
FLEETWOODSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2011. Tonight’s bands include The Matt Schofield Trio, Snakewater, The Shakers Blues Band and Glyn Bailey. Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood.
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Hide AdSANDS SOUL NIGHT. Featuring the big sound of The Kommitments. With or without meal. The Sands Venue, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Weekly.
Theatre and shows
GIRLS’ NIGHT IN. Dave Simpson’s sequel to the hilarious hit Girls’ Night Out. Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. To Saturday, 7.30pm. Matinee Saturday, 2.30pm.
DREAMBOATS AND PETTICOATS. The ever popular musical based on hits from the 60s. The Lowry, Salford Quays, Manchester. And Saturday, 7.30pm. Also Saturday matinee, 2pm.
MOVE OVER MRS MARKHAM. The Charity Players revive the Ray Cooney and John Chapman farce. Proceeds to St Catherine’s Hospice. Charter Theatre, Guild Hall, Preston. 7.30pm. Ends Saturday.
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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.
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
KAZOOBIAN. The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Poulton.
INDIGO SANDS. The Queens, Fleetwood.
THE LOVE RATS. The Venue, North Promenade, Cleveleys.
SKA FACE. The Belle Vue, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool.
DJ ROBAIR. The Burlington, Lytham Road, South Shore.
CABARET. Afternoon karaoke with DJ Keiron plus evening vocals from Kimberley Lee. The Mardi Gras, Talbot Road, Blackpool.
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Hide AdANONIO LULIC. London-based singer and songwriter. Windmill Tavern, Clifton.
JEKYLL. Fast rising young band. Rossall Tavern, Larkholme Parade, Fleetwood.
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
JADE ADAMS. Stanley Road WMC, Stanley Road, (off Hornby Road), Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621168.
TOM MCCLOUD. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341647.
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Hide AdALAN MCMANUS. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, 1 Brun Grove (off Ansdell Road), Blackpool. Details, (01253) 762186.
TOM COLLINS. Hampton Road Social, Off Lytham Road, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341508.
JOE LITTLE. Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive, Layton. Details, (01253) 391774.
DOMINIC. Blackpool’s Number One Club, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 341441.
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Hide AdHIGHLY STRUNG. Bispham Con. Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham. Details, (01253) 357519.
LA BELLE. Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 344583.
DAVE BETTON. 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 AdDAVID JONES. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys. Details, (01253) 853219.
NIKKI MILLER PLUS SID SCOUSE. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 624208.
LEE DAVID. St Annes Conservative Club, 314 Clifton Drive North, St Annes. Details, (01253) 723471.
SHEILA DIAMOND. Highfield Road & Rec., 79 Highfield Road, South Shore. Details, (01253) 342389.
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Hide AdRAY KING. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 622979.
PHIL MARTINE. Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club. 135, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Details (01253) 852709.
TERRY ON THE ORGAN. Blackpool RBL Club, 33-39 King Street, Blackpool. Details (01253) 626308.
DJ KIERAN. Plus karaoke. North Shore Sports and Social Club, Cross Street, Blackpool.
Music
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Hide AdFYLDE ARTS MID DAY RECITAL. This week’s guests - the Malandra Duo (Debbie Adewale on flute and Isabella Molin on harp) with a mixed programme. Poulton Methodist Church, Queensway, Poulton. 1pm.
NORTH FYLDE MUSIC CIRCLE. This month’s guest - Chiao-Ying Chang (piano) with a programme of Beethoven, Brahms and Schubert. North Fylde Music Circle, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Highfurlong. 7.30pm.
Comedy
SARAH MILLICAN .Follow up to her 120 date sell out tour and a taste of what’s to come in Blackpool later. Grand Hall, Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston. 8pm.
Cabaret
LEE EVANS TRIBUTE NIGHT. Comedian Ian Jones with his acclaimed tribute to the wiry funnyman. With or without meal. Sands Venue, Central Promenade, Blackpool.
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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 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.
Others
BONFIRE PARTY. Organised by Lytham Rotary a day early because of Saturday rugby commitments. Fylde Rugby Club, Blackpool Road, Ansdell. Foreworks, 7.30pm.
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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.