The Flying Handbag on Queen Street will celebrate its grand reopening on Friday with a special live performance from X Factor winner Joe McElderry, and appearances from local entertainers, Karaoke World Championship winner Jenny Ball, and house favourites DJ Pudsley and Dj Carmen
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Improvements have been made outside too
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"We will be opening from noon every day with a refreshed entertainment schedule, led by DJ Pudsley."
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"And were delighted that DJ Carmen will be back one night a week too."
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As well as bringing back old familiar faces, the venue is set to introduce an evening food menu so visitors wont need to leave to stave off hunger pangs.
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Andrew Buchanan, director of pubs and brewing at Thwaites, said: Blackpool has a thriving bar scene so its really important for a venue to stand out from the crowd."