Outdoor yoga to Showaddywaddy - it's events galore in Blackpool and the Fylde coast
From 70’s rockers Showaddywaddy to jumble trails and outdoor yoga, the Fylde coast events diary is starting to pick up.
Take a look at some of the things take place this spring on the Fylde coast.
Try yoga outdoors this May
Park Yoga starts in Fleetwood in May.
Run by the national charity, the sessions are a great way to start yoga for the first time.
There's no need to book and people don't have to actively take part in the whole session - many people take moments of rest and enjoy the fresh air while watching the clouds go by.
Take a Yoga mat if you have one but a towel or blanket is perfect if not.
No need to book, just turn up at the Marine Hall Gardens, 9.30am on May 3. The sessions run every Sunday morning for 20 weeks. For more info, click here
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Teams needed for charity quiz night
A charity quiz night to raise money for Cleveleys Masonic Hall takes place on Saturday.
It's at The Park Suite in West Drive with a quiz, bingo, raffle and karaoke.
It starts at 7.30pm.
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Join the jumble trail
Join the Thornton Jumble Trail on Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Sell, shop and support the charity A New Lead of Life, which rescues and rehomes dogs.
The jumble trail - featuring auction items, raffles, treats and more - is at Butts Close in Thornton.
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Shanty Crew launch weekly programme of free open rehearsal
Lytham St Annes Shanty Crew will begin their weekly programme of free open rehearsals on Monday, May 4.
Venue that evening is the RNLI boathouse at St Annes, with the Mussel Tanks at Lytham Green to follow on May 11 and those locations will then alternate every Monday through until the end of August.
In the event of rain, the rehearsals will still go ahead, either inside the boathouse at St Annes or switched to the RNLI boathouse at Lytham.
The performances start at 7,30pm, continuing for around an hour, and donations to the RNLI are welcome.
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Last chance to see exhibition at Lytham Heritage Centre
There are just a few more days left to visit the current exhibition at Lytham Heritage Centre, which offers the chance for residents and visitors to admire the work of members of Blackpool Art Society.
The display entitled “The Colour of Thought” features a variety of works by doyens of the Society, which is one of the oldest such organisations in the country, having been founded in 1884.
The exhibition of colourful works is on until Sunday, April 19.
The Centre in Henry Street is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am to 4pm and admission is free.
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Free baby shower event for all new mums
New or expectant mums are invited to a free event in South Shore on Monday, April 20.
The free baby show event is organised by the team at Blackpool Family Hubs and is taking place at the South Family Hub at Palatine Leisure Centre on St Annes Road.
It runs from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and will feature a free bump or baby photo shoot, support and advice from local services on the mums’ new journey into motherhood, details of Family Hub activity sessions and free refreshments.
No booking required - just turn up on the day.
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Bank given go ahead for new LED digital screen
The Blackpool branch of the NatWest Bank has been granted planning permission for the display of an internal LED digital screen to be viewed by the public from windows on pedestrianised Birley Street.
The branch, based on the corner of Corporation Street and Birley Street, was seeking to use the screen for advertising purposes.
A statement to Blackpool Council planners said the aim of the scheme was environmentally-led, as it would reduce the need to continually change paper posters.
It said: "The drive to install digital screens is part of NatWest’s agenda to reduce paper consumption."
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Verdict in on office block air con plan
Proposals to install an additional air conditioning unit to the rear of an office block on Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, have been approved by planners.
A planning application was submitted to Blackpool Council for the unit to be installed at Newfield House in Marton.
Approving the scheme, the planning officer said about the application: "Environmentally the new unit would have no greater visual impact on the building than theexisting units.
"There would be little visual impact as the development would not be visiblefrom the streetscene. The scheme is not anticipated to have any unacceptable impacts on drainage, air, land or water quality."
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Celebrate enchanting Sea Swallow story
Cleveleys hosts Mythic Coast Day on Saturday May 9 from 10.30am to 4pm.
The Princess Road event will transform into a lively celebration inspired by the enchanting Sea Swallow story.
Care for Cleveleys is organising the event to raise funds supporting local projects that enhance the town.
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Dragon Boat Extravaganza plan
Fleetwood Rotary Club is organising a spectacular Dragon Boat Extravaganza on Fleetwood Boating Lake.
It takes place on June 21 and will be the last event of Rotary's centenary year celebrations.
Teams of 17 participants are invited to take part, the minimum age is 12, and the minimum height is 130cm.
Entry fee is £425 per team and the minimum fundraising target is £1,190 per team.
Full registration details are on their website.
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Join saltmarshes walk
Join volunteer walk leaders for a walk at Wyre Estuary Country Park.
Enjoy the stunning views of the Wyre Estuary, saltmarshes and woodlands during a stroll across paths and tracks around Stanah.
No need to book. It takes place on Wednesday April 22, 11am to noon
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Landlord surgery invitation
Fylde Council is holding its next landlord surgery on Wednesday, June 3 from 2.30 to 4.30pm.
It’s at the town hall in St Annes, with no appointment necessary and comes with major reforms to the private rented sector now in effect.
The Government’s Renters' Rights Act means for you introduces significant changes to how properties are rented out across England, including stronger protections for tenants, updates to tenancy agreements, and revised rules around the eviction process.
The changes affected all those who manage properties, whether one or several.
Further details of the surgeries at www.fylde.gov.uk
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TV presented visiting Lytham
Best-selling author, TV presenter, entrepreneur and wellingbeing guro Liz Earle has a date in Lytham on Tuesday, April 21.
She will be promoting her new book How To Age at The Clifton Arms Hotel from 1.30pm.
Liz is a famed figure in the beauty and wellbeing industries, widely known for her brand Liz Earle Beauty.
Tickets include a welcome drink, author’s talk, a question and answer session and a signed hardback copy of the book.
Details are available in person from the bookshop at Clifton Street, Lytham, by calling 01253 796 958 or online at www.plackittandnooth.co.uk
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Showaddywaddy heading to Blackpool
Showaddywaddy, the 70s rockers who came to fame on TV's New Faces, are heading to Blackpool.
They will be in concert at the Viva Showbar on Church Streer on Frday, April 24.
The band, known for their colourful outfits and whose act is a tribute to 1950s-style rock and roll. had huge hits suh as Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, I Wonder Why, Pretty Little Angel eyes and Heartbeat .
Ticket details for their Viva appearance are at https://www.vivablackpool.com/event/showaddywaddy/
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Lancashire ‘skills bootcamps’ praised
A charity that runs ‘skills bootcamps’ in Lancashire has been praised in a report by education regulator Ofsted.
Community CVS provides free business training courses, covering a range of vital issues. The sessions are funded by Lancashire County Council - and would otherwise cost up to £5,000.
Ofsted said participants “gain substantial leadership and business knowledge skills” and that they “enjoy their learning and value the inclusive and welcoming environment”.
Community CVS CEO Garth Hodgkinson said: “This is our first full Ofsted assessment and we’re delighted with the outcome and the feedback we have Received. We hope to be able to continue to offer these innovative free courses to eligible participants.”
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Get your spring Covid‑19 booster vaccination
Eligible Lancashire residents are being invited for their spring Covid‑19 booster vaccination.
The twice-yearly programme is now open to adults aged 75 and over, residents of older adult care homes and people aged six months and over who are considered to be immunosuppressed.
High street pharmacies also now offer a paid-for jab to anyone not entitled to a free shot on the NHS.
Dr Paula Cowan, GP and Regional Medical Director for Primary Care at NHS England in the North West said: “Protection against Covid‑19 decreases over time, so this spring’s vaccination offer is an important opportunity for those most at risk to boost their immunity.
“Getting this extra dose reduces your risk of becoming very unwell, helps you recover faster if you do catch it, and reduces the chance of needing hospital treatment.”