What’s On Tuesday 17th May
Attractions
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
SEA 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.
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Hide AdBLACKPOOL TOWER BALLROOM. Open daily except for special events. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (01253)0844) 8561000.
BLACKPOOL TOWER JUNGLE JIM’S. Two adultt free with every paying child. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (01253)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.
FARMER PARR’S ANIMAL WORLD. Rare breeds galore. Wyrefield Farm, Rossall Lane and Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood. Daily, 10am to 5pm. Details, (01253) 874389.
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Hide AdRIPLEYS BELIEVE IT OR NOT. Two floors of interactive exhibitions and displays. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, South Shore. Daily from 10am. Details, (0871) 2221234.
Folk, Irish and country
MUSIC, SONGS, POEMS AND PINTS. Hosted by Penny Black. The Plough, Chain Lane, Staining. 9pm.
COUNTRY & WESTERN NIGHT. With line dancing. Bispham Conservative Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham.
ST ANNES ACOUSTIC ROOTS. Open microphone night. All welcome. Royal British Legion Club, Mayfield Road, St Annes. 8.30pm.
Theatre and shows
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Hide AdBILLY ELLIOT. Fame School of the Arts and Billy Youth Theatre present the popular ballet themed musical. Blackpool Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. 7.30pm To Saturday. Thursday matinee, 1pm. Satutrday matinee, 2pm.
Rebecca. The Windmill Players present the Daphne Du Maurier classic. Thornton Little Theatre, Victoria Road East, Thornton. To Saturday.
THE BEST OF BLACKPOOL. All new circus show with Mooky and Mr Boo plus speciality acts from around the world. Tower Circus, Blackpool Tower. Noon. Box office, 0844 8561000.
GHOST: THE MUSICAL. New stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning 1990 film prior to opening in London’s West End and starring Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy. Opera House, Quay Street, Manchester. Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm. Ends May 14.
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Hide AdA VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE. Major revival of the Arthur Miller powerful tragedy and arguably his most famous character, Eddie Carbone. Royal Exchange Theatre, St Anns Square, Manchester. Monday to Friday, 7.30pm. Saturdays, 8pm. Matinees Wednesday 2.30pm and Saturdays 4pm. To June 25. Box office, (0161) 8339833.
Pubs and bars
FUNKY BOX. Walkabout, Queen Street, Blackpool. To 3am.
ROB BRIGHTMAN. SOULFUL TUNES. Soul Suite, Queen Square, Blackpool.
ANDY KNIGHT’S FREE AND EASY. Buckingham’s, Queen Street, Blackpool. 3 to 5pm.
DARTS AND DOMINOES. The Albert, Lytham Road, South Shore.
Cabaret
FUNNY GIRLS SUMMER SHOW 2011. The award winning show performed nightly (except Mondays). Funny Girls, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 8.30pm.
Music
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Hide AdLYTHAM LIGHT ORCHESTRA. Weekly meeting. Michael Hall Theatre School, Preston Old Road, Marton. 7.30 to9.30pm. Details, (01253) 696990.
CHOIR PRACTICE. For youngsters aged seven to 17. Chesters Dancing Academy, 19 Victoria Street, Fleetwood. Details, (07989) 144423.
BLACKPOOL SOUNDWAVES LADIES HARMONY CHORUS. Simple singing techniques taught. Springfield Church Hall, Bispham Road, Bispham. 7pm.
THE ELSWICK SINGERS. New members welcome. Elswick Village Hall, Roseacre Road, Elswick. 7.30pm. Details, (01253) 890209 or (01995) 679312.
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Hide AdGUARDIAN CONCERT BAND. Rehearsals - brass players (grade 5 plus) always needed. Lytham Methodist Church, 4 The Serpentine, Lytham. Weekly, 7.45 to 9.30pm. Details, (0771) 424 1860.
BARBERSHOP HARMONY. New members welcome. Help and teach tapes provided. Brun Grove WM Club, Blackpool. 7.30pm.
Poker and sport
POKER LEAGUE. Weekly points and cash. Free food for players. The Ramsden Arms, Talbot Road, Blackpool.
RED TOOTH POKER NIGHT. Open to all. The Gynn, Gynn Square, North Shore. 7.45pm.
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Hide AdPOKER NIGHT. With free supper. The Dunes, Lytham Road, South Shore. From 8.30pm.
Quizzes
QUIZ AND BINGO. Cash prizes and free supper. Up to £200 to be won. Churchill’s, Topping Street. Blackpool. 9.30pm.
QUIZ NIGHT. And Take Your Pick. Free buffet for contestants. The Washington, Topping Street, Blackpool. 8pm.
FOREST DAVE’S QUIZ NIGHT. Plus cash bingo and free supper. The Clarence, Preston New Road, Marton.
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Hide AdQUIZ NIGHT. And Play Your Cards Right with Mel and Chris. The No 4 & Freemasons, Newton Drive, Blackpool.
CASH QUIZ. Plus free supper. The Farmers Arms, Lytham Road, South Shore.
QUIZ NIGHT. The Air Balloon, Squires Gate Lane, Squires Gate. 9pm.
THE BIG FUN QUIZ. Free sandwiches, cash and other prizes. The Swift Hound, Rigby Road, Blackpool. 9.30pm.
QUIZGO. The Old England, Red Bank Road, Bispham.
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Hide AdQUIZ NIGHT. The Castle Gardens, Fleetwood Road, Carleton. 9pm.
QUIZ NIGHT. The Squirrel, Bispham Road, Bispham.
FUN QUIZ. Win drinks vouchers. Thornton Cleveleys Royal British Legion, Rough Lea Road, Cleveleys.
Karaoke
KRAZY KARAOKE. With Bonnie La Blue and Collette Ryan. £25 cash prize. Roxy’s, Queen Street, Blackpool.
DJ TIM’S KARAOKE. Prizes for best singers. Lucy’s @ Tobago, Abingdon Street, Blackpool.
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Hide AdKARAOKE. Daily do it yourself session. Chubby’s Bar, The Promenade, Blackpool. From 9am to 6pm.
KARAOKE. Knobby’s Bar. West Street, Blackpool. And Thursday, Friday and Saturday. From 7pm.
Line dancing
JULIE’S STEP IN LINE. Wyre Villa Sports Club, Stalmine. 7.30 - 10pm. Details, (01253) 811719.
LIBERTY BELLES LINE DANCING. St Mark’s Church Hall, Westcliffe Drive, Layton. 1 - 3.30pm. Details (01253) 352559/ (07870) 556440.
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Hide AdLANCASHIRE ROSE LINE DANCE CLUB. Trinity Methodist Church, Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood. 2 - 4pm and 7.30 - 10.30pm. Details, (07766) 310260.
SUE O’KENNEDY’S LINE DANCE. Poulton Youth & Community Centre, Breck Road, Poulton. 11.30am to 1am. Details, (01253) 826262.
LINE DANCING. Instruction and dancing, live act last Tuesday each month. Cleveleys WM Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys. Details, (01253) 594043.
FANCY FEET LINE DANCE. Social dancing and instruction. Holy Trinity Church Memorial Hall, Dean Street, South Shore. 10am to noon. Beginners first hour, social dancing and instruction. The Ashley Club, Victoria Road, Thornton. 7.15-10.30pm.
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Social dancing
AFTERNOON TEA DANCE.Weekly session. Dance to live music. Admission includes finger buffet. The Sands Venue, Central Promenade, Blackpool. 2 to 4.30pm.
BALLROOM AND LATIN CLASSES. The White Church, Ansdell. 7.30 to 9.30pm. Details, 07909 945567.
MODERN SEQUENCE. New dances taught. Poulton Community Centre/YMCA, Poulton. 7-10pm. Details, (01253) 873122.
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Hide AdAFTERNOON DANCING. With John Peate (keyboards) and Dave Miller (drums). Cleveleys Mens Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys. 2 - 4pm.
UP TO DATE SEQUENCE. St Paul’s Parish Church, Lake Road, Ansdell. 7.15 - 10.15pm. Details, (01253) 776255.
AFTERNOON SOCIAL AND DANCE GROUP. Sequence dancing. Verona Association. Verona Hall, Fleetwood Road North, Thornton. 1.45 - 4pm. Details, (01253) 865494.
THE FRIENDLY DANCE CLUB. Modern and sequence dancing. Singles and couples, all welcome. Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool. 8 - 11pm. Details, (01253) 620555.
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Hide AdPOPULAR SEQUENCE. Parish Rooms, Headroomgate Road, St Annes. 1.30 -4pm. Details, (01253) 396902.
VICTORIA DANCE CLUB. All welcome. Senior Citizens’ Hall, Victoria Road, Cleveleys. 7 - 10pm. Details, (01253) 856390/869700.
SEQUENCE. Senior Citizens Association Hall, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. From 1.30 - 4pm. Details, (01253) 852462.
MODERN SEQUENCE. New dances taught. St Paul’s Parish Church, Lake Road, Ansdell. 7.15 - 10.15pm. Details, (01253) 776255.
Salsa
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Hide AdNOCHES DE SALSA. Beginners to advanced 8pm to 9.30pm then dance until 11pm. Co-operative Sports and Social Club, Preston New Road, Marton. Details, (01253) 401941 or (07967) 768582.
SALSA. With Vitelio Ramos. St Thomas’ Church Hall, Caunce Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 304996.
Other dancing
TAP DANCING. Adult beginners. Chesters Dancing Academy, 19 Victoria Street, Fleetwood. 8 - 9pm.Details, (07989) 144423.
JC DANCE CLASSES. Childrens’ and adult dance classes. United Reformed Church, Queensway, Poulton. and Norbreck Primary School. Details, (07792) 410390.
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Hide AdDANCE FOR THE UNDER 5’s. Afternoon dance classes. Poulton Youth and Communty Centre, Breck Road, Poulton. Details, (0779) 2410390.
BELLY DANCING. Ladies only - all ages, shapes and levels welcome. Fleetwood YMCA, London Road, Fleetwood. 6.30-7.30pm - open level. Details, (01253) 394830 or 07811 189980.
PRESTON CIRCLE DANCE GROUP. Music from around the world. Newcomers always welcome. Galloway Hall, Brackenbury Road, Fulwood. 7 - 9pm. More details, (01772) 793658.
Keep fit and exercise
WYDANCE STRETCH AND BOOGIE. Get fit and loose weight to music from around the world. Led by Jacqueline Greaves from Ludus Dance. No special footwear needed, just enthusiasm. Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood. 6 - 7pm. Weekly to April 5.
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Hide AdCALLANETICS. All Saints Church, North Drive, Anchorsholme. 6pm - 8.30pm.
ZUMBA DANCE FIT. The White Church, Ansdell. 6-7pm. details, (07525) 010235. And Fusion Dance Studio, St Annes Road, South Shore. 8pm. Details, (07706) 357007.
ANNE’S LOSE SIZE - RE-ENERGIZE. Diet and fitness. Victoria Congregational Church, Newton Drive, Blackpool. 6 - 7.30m. Details, (07983) 684885.
SLIMMERCISE. Aerobics, salsa, conditioning, slimming club. The Christian Centre, Waterloo Road, South Shore. 7.30 - 8.30pm. Details, (07795) 030922.
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Hide AdDANCERSIZE. The Therapy House, St Annes. 7 - 8pm. Details, (01253) 403273.
MUAY THAI/FITNESS. Women only. 5.45 - 6.45pm, Pure Impact Fitness Studio, Dover Road, South Shore. Details 07928 128674.
DANCERCISE. 7 - 8pm. Pure Impact Fitness Studio, Dover Road, South Shore. Details 07928 128674.
50+ EXERCISE. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 9.30 - 11.30am.
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Hide AdPOWER WALKS. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 6.30 - 7.30pm. Route varies.
MEND. Free, fun programme for seven to 13 year old children to become fitter and happier. Fleetwood Lofthouse YMCA, Fleetwood. 5 - 7pm. Also Friday. Details, (01253) 882105.
FAMILY FIT PROGRAMME. Fun exercise for the family. Poulton Community Centre, Breck Road, Poulton. 5.30 - 6.30pm. Details, (01253) 882105.
HATHA YOGA CLASS. Hewitt Room, off Clifton Street, next to the Old Police Station, Lytham. 6.30 - 8 pm. Details, Karen (07989) 985466
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Hide AdYOGA. All abilities. Our Lady of the Assumption Church Hall, Common Edge Road, Blackpool. 7.30 - 9pm. Details, (01253) 640247 and (07960) 626836.
AQUA AEROBICS. Dalmeny Hotel Leisure Club, The Promenade, St Annes. 1-2pm. Details, (01253) 716010.
PHOENIX TAEKWONDO. New members always welcome. Kincraig Primary School, Blackpool. 6.30 - 8pm. Details, (07963) 104353.
TAI CHI. Main Hall, St Annes Parish Rooms, St Annes. 8.15 - 9pm. Details, (01253) 315478 and (07976) 773559.
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Hide AdTAI CHI. Beginnners, 10 - 11.30am. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. Details, (01253) 724117. And Main Hall, St Annes Parish Rooms, Headroomgate Road, St Annes. 8.15 - 9pm. Details, (01253) 315478 or 07976 773559.
Pilates
PILATES. Blackpool Cricket Club, Stanley Park, Blackpool. 6.15 - 7.15pm. Details, (07738) 434991; St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 1 - 2pm; Dalmeny Hotel Leisure Club, St Annes. 2 - 3pm. Details, (01253) 403273; Marton United Reformed Church Hall, Wordsworth Avenue, Marton. 6,.30-7.30pm. Details, (01253) 694918.
YOGA/TAI/CHI/PILATES. For posture, strength and flexibility. Details, (07941) 0123053. WI Hall, Great Eccleston. 8.15 - 9.15pm.
Others
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. Womens only event - Learn to Play Poker Night, complimentary cocktail and cakes. Poker lessons, mini tournament. G Casino, The Sandcastle, South Promenade. From 7pm.
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Hide AdGIRLGUIDING. Meet for evening of fun, games, challenges, craft, sleepovers and camps.2nd Bispham Rainbows, 4.45-5.45pm, Brownies 6-7.30pm, Guides 7-9pm, St Bernadettes Church Hall, All Hallows Road, Bispham; 5th Bispham Rainbows, 4.45-5.45pm, Brownies 5.45-7.15pm, Guides 7.15pm-8.45p,. St Annes Church, Salmesbury Avenue, Bispham; 27th Blackpool Brownies 6-7.20pm at Revoe School, Grasmere Road, Blackpool; 29th Blackpool Rainbows 6-7pm, Brownies 6-7.30pm, Guides 7-8.30pm, Layton Senior Section 7.30-9pm, Christ the King Youth Centre, Gateside Drive, Layton; 31st Blackpool Brownies 6.30pm-7.45pm, St Kentigerns Church Hall, Newton Drive, Blackpool; Staining Rainbows 5-6pm, Brownies 6-7.15pm, Staining Scout Hut, Staining Road, Staining. Details: 352098.
OFFICIAL HOBBY LEAGUE CLUB. Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokemon. All ages, player duels, tuck shop on site. Marton Methodist Church, Midgeland Road, Marton. 6 - 8pm. Also Saturday, 5.30 - 8.30pm. Details, (01253) 695334.
CLEVELEYS WRITERS SHORT STORY AND POETS MEETING. Cleveleys Library, Rossall Road, Cleveleys. 1.30 - 3.30pm. Second and fourth Tuesday. Details, (01253) 852147.
PUBLIC SKATING SESSION. The Arena, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. 10am to noon and 1 - 3pm.
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Hide AdLAMBRETTA CLUB MEETING. The Clarence, Preston New Road, Marton.
BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION. Second and fourth week of the month. Lytham Rugby Club, Ansdell Road, Lytham. 7.30pm. Details, (01253) 293957.
GENERAL PAINTING. From 2pm. And Portrait Painting from 7.30-9pm. Blackpool Art Society. The Studio. Wilkinson Avenue (off Woodland Grove). Blackpool. 7.30 - 9pm. Details, (01253) 767667.
Chess and bridge
GAZETTE BRIDGE CLUB. Friendly duplicate bridge. The Wainwrioght Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool. 7pm.
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Hide AdLYTHAM BRIDGE CLUB. Friendly duplicate bridge. Lytham Bridge Club, Pembroke Road, Lytham. 1.30pm.
BISPHAM CHESS CLUB. New members welcome. Community Centre, Bispham Road, Bispham. 7.30pm. Details, (01253) 300918.
CLIFTON BRIDGE CLUB. Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Road, Ansdell. 7.30pm.
Social clubs
TAM RYAN. Stanley Road WMC, Stanley Road, (off Hornby Road), Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621168.
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CABARET. Guest acts. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool. 2.30 to 4.30pm. Details, (01253) 628835.
Psychic nights
GOLDEN CIRCLE OF LIGHT. Weekly evening of clairvoyance. 478 Lytham Road, next to World Healing Centre, South Shore. Details, (01253) 401490.