Concerts, events and meeting dates not to be missed across Blackpool and the Fylde coast
Here’s a series of dates and events for the diary across the Fylde coast.
Original members of Buck Fizz to perform in Blackpool
The Fizz, the modern manifestation of Eurovision Song Contest winners Bucks Fizz, are heading to Blackpool.
They will be in concert at the Viva Showbar on Church Streer on Saturday, April 25.
The band still features Jay Aston and Cheryl Baker, who were in the Bucks Fizz line up which won Eurovision in 1981 with the song Making your Mind Up and then went on to enjoy other major chart hits such as The Land of Make Believe and My Camera Never Lies.
Ticket details for their Viva appearance are at www.vivablackpool.com/event/the-fizz-live-in-concert.
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Meeting date set for next Pride in Fleetwood meeting
Details of the next Pride in Fleetwood board meeting have been announced.
The board meeting will take place from 5.30pm on Thursday April 16 at Emmanuel Mount Church.
Members of the public can attend as observers and may speak at the discretion of chairman Dr Mark Spencer on the evening.
Fleetwood was awarded £20 million over 10 years to fund community-led regeneration projects as part of the government’s Pride in Place project.
The funding, which amounts to £2 million per year, focuses on improving local areas, with initiatives primarily targeted at the Pharos and Mount wards.
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Panto star to star in fundraising concert for victims of Waterloo Road fire
Popular entertainer Steve Royle features on the bill of a concert this weekend to help raise funds for those affected by the devastating Waterloo Road blaze in February.
The star of Blackpool’s annual Grand Theatre pantomimes and a Britain’s Got Talent finalist agreed to help the project. SingerJanet Ridsdale, known by the stage name Jan Munroe, organised the concert to help those affected after the ferocious fire ripped through the Smart Mart building at around 11.30pm on Friday, February 6, affecting several businesses and homes.
The event takes place at Layton Institute, Layton Road, on Sunday April 12 at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 on entry, with free entry for under-16s.
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Plans submitted for garage build in Preesall
An application has been lodged with Wyre Council planners for the erection of a stand-alone 5m x 6m concrete sectional garage and associated concrete base to the rear of an existing property in Preesall.
The proposals, intended for a property at 45 Park Lane, include the use of natural grey coloured corrugated sheeting, in cement fibre, for the roof and white metal up-and-over doors.
The walls of the proposed garage would consist of concrete sectional panels with Derbyshire aggregate multi-spa chippings to the exterior.
The application, which was received by the council on March 20, is currently pending consideration by the authority.
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Entertainer announced for next Sound in the Palace concert
Singer Stephen Maycock will provide the entertainment at the next Sounds in the Palace concert organised by St Annes Town Council.
It’s at St Annes Palace in Garden Street on Wednesday, April 22 and is part of the autumn and winter indoor continuation of the popular Wednesday lunchtime concerts held in the auditorium in St Annes Square weekly through the summer.
Rachel will be performing a classical crosspver programme and the concert runs from 1pm to 2.30pm, with admission free.
Sounds In The Square is set to resume on May 6, with a weekly schedule until the end of September.
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Tickets on sale as Scottish singer to perform at Blackpool’s Bootleg Social
Scottish singer songwriter Rianne Downey’ is taking to the stage of Blackpool's Bootleg Social Club on Wednesday, April 15.
Ticket sales for the gig at the topping street venue have been brisk, with music fans eager to see a performer who has multiple sold-out shows to her name, including a prestigious Pyramid Stage performance at the Glastonbury Festival.
Rianne is a young veteran of supporting the likes of Paolo Nutini, Texas, Deacon Blue and Tom Jones and received rave reviews for her debut album The Consequence of Love released last autumn.
Ticket details are at dice.fm/event/7dp7np-rianne-downey
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Date announced for Fylde Volunteer Fair
The next Fylde Volunteer Fair will be at Fairhaven Methodist Church on Monday, April 20, from 10am to 1pm.
It’s the latest in a series of volunteer events taking place at venues across the borough and brings together local organisations searching for enthusiastic volunteers, with Home-Start, Fylde’s Befriending Service and Senior Moments Care among those confirmed to attend.
It offers the opportunity to fund out more about volunteering and visitors can enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and cake while chatting with organisation representatives
Organisations interested in hosting a stall should email [email protected] to register their interest.
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Mayor of Fylde to host charity fundraiser
The Mayor of Fylde, Cllr Frank Andrews, is inviting residents to a special Charity Social Event later this month.
Taking place at St Annes Town Hall on Thursday, April 30 from 7pm to 8.30pm, the evening promises a lively mix of entertainment including a quiz, raffle and live music from a pianist and singer.
The event will raise funds for the Mayor’s chosen charities: SSAFA, Release International and Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services. Tickets cost £10 and include a first drink and charcuterie. This is a ticket-only event.
To book, email [email protected] or call 01253 658505.
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Fire crews tackle house fire in Blackpool
Two fire engines were called to tackle a domestic building fire in Blackpool on Thursday afternoon.
Crews from South Shore and Blackpool stations attended the incident on Bickerstaffe Street at 12.40pm on April 9.
Firefighters used two breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet to bring the blaze under control. The incident was dealt with quickly, with crews remaining at the scene for around 20 minutes. No further details have been released about the cause of the fire or whether anyone was injured.
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Teri and The Electric Sunrise to take to the stage in St Annes
The band Teri and The Electric Sunrise are performing at Urban Arts in St Annes on Saturday evening, April 11.
Made up of five musicians based in the North West - Tom Vernon from St Annes (guitar), Teri Birtwistle (vocals/guitar), Gary Ward (bass/voice), Tony Harrison (drums/samples), Matt Panesh (synths) - the band is due to release its debut album later this year.
Their live show, starting at 7.30pm, takes influence from multiple genres combining psychedelic groove, space rock/fusion and the entrance fee at the venue of Back St Annes Road West is £7 - pay on the door.
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Residents invited to leave a lasting legacy to St Annes Lifeboat
Lytham St Annes RNLI is offering another chance for supporters to leave a lasting mark at the St Annes lifeboat station.
The Paver Project held previously to celebrate the charity’s 200 birthday proved hugely popular, as people flocked to sponsor a paving stones at the station off South Promenade.
The opportunity is open again and by sponsoring a paver for a minimum donation of £200, the subscriber’s name will be permanently displayed on a dedicated pathway outside the All-Weather Lifeboat House as a lasting tribute to their support.
Full details are available by emailing [email protected]
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