Fleetwood reunion promises a nostalgic trip back to the legendary days of Sea Cadet discos for People's Pier
‘Back to the past with Sea Cadet Disco Reunion this Friday’
A trip back in time to the days of ‘Sea Cadet Discos’ will revive memories for those at a special event this weekend.
People’s Pier - the CIC group behind ambitious plans for a new centre at the old pier site - have organised a Sea Cadet Disco Reunion tomorrow night at the town’s Conservative Club on Lowther Road.
It plans to be an amazing night of 70s and 80s music with Fleetwood’s legendary DJ Dave Scrivener - the man who fronted the original discos forty odd years ago.
This is just the latest in their bid to get massive plans off the ground to creates a superb community facility built on the site of the burned down pier.
Established six months ago as a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, People’s Pier says it has undertaken significant fundraising and secured independent investment as it works to turn the long-term vision into a deliverable project.
They unveiled plans for the muli-million pound site, revealing new images of its proposed development and outlining how it aims to create a sustainable legacy for the town.
“We are Fleetwood people who are passionate about our town and its future,” read a statement from the group.”
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The group said its vision is for a modern, year-round waterfront destination combining independent food and hospitality businesses, short-stay accommodation, community space and live events.
The proposed development would be a two-storey modular village, using high-quality shipping containers or modular buildings. The ground floor would feature 10-12 independent restaurants and cafés, outdoor seating, event space, public toilets, landscaping and a sea-facing promenade.
The first floor would provide 10-12 Airbnb holiday apartments, with private balconies, kitchenettes, luxury studio accommodation, accessible walkways and secure access.
The estimated construction value is between £2.5 million and £3.5 million, with the project expected to create around 40-60 construction jobs during the build, followed by more than 50 permanent hospitality jobs as well as seasonal employment, apprenticeships, and work placements.
Tickets for the disco are £5 and can be bought on the door or email [email protected]