Some of 2017's social scene best bits

The Guide Dogs movement in Blackpool marked its diamond anniversary with a celebration dinner at the Cliffs Hotel.
From left: Sue Ballantyne, Barbara Clarkson, Marj Boyer, Andy Guiel and Cheryl Johnson, with guide dogs Bamber, Fliss and Thelma — The Guide Dogs movement in Blackpool marked its diamond anniversary with a celebration dinner at the Cliffs Hotel. From left: Sue Ballantyne, Barbara Clarkson, Marj Boyer, Andy Guiel and Cheryl Johnson, with guide dogs Bamber, Fliss and Thelma

In January, Rossall School held a Burns Night in aid of the Streetlife charity.

February saw 378 guests attend a fundraising ball in aid of Blackpool Carers at the Hilton Hotel. And the Guide Dogs movement in Blackpool marked its diamond anniversary with a celebration dinner at the Cliffs Hotel. March saw International Women’s Day celebrated with a special event, organised by Pink Link Ladies Networking, which took place at Ribby Hall Village, Wrea Green. In April, the Poulton Friends of Trinity Hospice organised a successful Easter coffee morning at Poulton Bridge Club, which raised close to £850.

The same month, guests went back in time to a 1940s themed dance, held at Hanger 42, based at the former RAF Squires Gate site – a fundraiser organised by the team behind the Fylde Coast Museum of Aviation and Aircraft.

Susan Essex-Crosby, Linda Wood, Jackie Munden, Beryl Moran and Doreen Southern

, at Poulton Friends of Trinity Hospice Easter coffee morning — Susan Essex-Crosby, Linda Wood, Jackie Munden, Beryl Moran and Doreen Southern , at Poulton Friends of Trinity Hospice Easter coffee morning

In June, former Blackpool FC players and the family of Billy Ayres, reminisced about the 1992 promotion victory, with a night at Viva Blackpool. Rosewood Lodge nursing home, in St Annes, held a 40s themed garden party.