Events and Whats on in the area

A look at what's happening in the next few weeks, starting with the launch of free sport sessions throughout the borough of Wyre.

Wyre Borough Council's successful Try Sport and Sports Unlimited programmes kick off their winter timetable from Monday 5 October.

A wide variety of sport is being offered after school and each weekday evening to boys and girls aged seven to 16. Some of the activities youngsters of all abilities can enjoy for free include:

- Football
- Netball
- Street dance
- Trampolining
- Canoeing
- Extreme golf
- Table tennis
- Tennis

Qualified coaches hold sessions across Wyre, including Fleetwood, Garstang, Preesall, Poulton and Great Eccleston, making good use of community facilities and existing sports clubs.

There is no need to book in advance - just turn up with an enrolment form signed by a parent or guardian. This can be downloaded from the Try Sport pages of the Wyre Borough Council website - www.wyrebc.gov.uk/Find/Sport_and_Leisure_for_Young_People - along with times and venues of sessions. Alternatively contact 01253 891000.

CLEVELEYS

Saturday 10 October, 10am to 2pm
Book & Toy Sale at Cleveleys Park Methodist Church, West Drive
Fundraising event for the RNLI. There will be books, toys, records, dvds etc with refreshments available
Further Information: Joan Moore 07951 552185 or www.cleveleyspark.com

Tuesday 13 October, 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Cleveleys Writers Short Story & Poets Meeting at Cleveleys Library, Rossall Road
Cleveleys Writers are a small group of freethinking writers of all abilities from scribblers to professional who meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Each member can read a short story or poem of their own composition after which, the group makes encouraging and critical feedback that is appreciated by all.
Annual subscription: £10
Further Information: Chairman of Cleveleys Writers 01253 852147 or email cleveleys.writers@yahoo.com

FLEETWOOD

Saturday 10 October, 9.30am to 5.30pm
Spinning Showcase at Fleetwood Leisure Centre
Further Information: Fran Macauley 01253 771505

Sunday 11 October
Blackpool to Fleetwood 10 Mile Road Race (formerly Pier to Pier)
Further Information: Ron McAndrew 01253 395976 or www.blackpoolmarathon.com

Thursday 15 October, 2pm
Back To The Good Old Days at Marine Hall Waterfront Venue
A Michael Conradd Production. With well known songs including Daisy Bell, My Old Man Said Follow The Van, I'll Be Your Sweetheart, Knees Up Mother Brown and many more
Tickets: Adults £8.50, Concessions £7.50
Further Information: 01253 771141 or www.marinehall.co.uk

Sunday 18 October, 10am to 4pm
Antique & Collectors Fair at Marine Hall Waterfront Venue
Buy, sell and browse antique and collectable items
Cost: Adult £1.50, Senior Citizen £1, Children under 14 years, FREE.
Further Information: Steve Caunce 01253 702292

Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 October, 7.30pm
Fleetwood Theatre Festival at Marine Hall Waterfront Venue
Competitive festival of four full length plays
Further Information: Julie Evans 01253 852857

GARSTANG

Friday 23 October to Friday 30 October
Garstang Food Festival
Further Information: 01995 602125

POULTON

Wednesday 14 October, 7.30pm
Lancashire Family History & Heraldry Society at St Martin and St Hilda Church Hall, Carleton
Help with tracing your family tree. There is a speaker at some meetings
Cost: £1 donation
Further Information: Olive Thexton 01253 858058 or www.lfhhs.org.uk

RURAL WYRE

Sunday 18 October, 1pm to 4pm
Fantastic Fungi around Garstang and Scorton
Join Wyre's Countryside Rangers for an afternoon stroll to explore fungi in the beautiful Grizedale Valley. Booking essential
Cost: Adults £3, Concessions £2
Further Information: 01995 602125

Monday 19 October, 10am to 1pm
Bleasdale Monday Walk
Join Wyre's Countryside Rangers on the last of a regular Monday walks from Bleasdale. Meet at Bleasdale Parish Hall
Cost: Adults £3, Concessions £2.
Further Information: 01995 602125

THORNTON

Saturday 10 October, 8pm
Façade - An Evening with Mr Wildhorn at Thornton LIttle Theatre
Frank Wildhorn is one of Broadway's most successful composers and has many major hit songs, including work with Whitney Houston. This evening will showcase three of his biggest musical shows with drama, humour and an experience that will linger in the mind. An event not to be missed and the first appearance at Thornton Little Theatre
Tickets: £10 from the box office (open Monday to Friday 10am to2pm
Further Information: 01253 858529 or email thorntonlittletheatre@wyrebc.gov.uk

Sunday 11 October, 2pm
Afternoon Dance at Thornton Little Theatre
Cost: £3 on the door
Further Information: 01253 858529

Sunday 11 & 18 October, 7.30pm
The Mystery of Irma Vepp by Charles Ludlam at Thornton Little Theatre
Presented by The Angus and Ross Theatre Company
Tickets: Adults £8, Concessions £6 from the box office
Further Information: 01253 858529

Thursday 15 October, 7.45pm
Wyre Home Organ Society at Ashley Conservative Club, Victoria Road East
Electric organ concert given by a professional guest player
Cost: Members £3, Visitors £4, Children FREE with adult.
Further Information: Margaret Marsden 01995 605244

Sunday 18 October, 8pm
Thornton Band at Thornton Little Theatre
Tickets: £4 on the door
Further Information: 01253 858529

Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24 October, 7.30pm
Music of the Night at Thornton Little Theatre
Presented by Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera Company
Cost: Adults: £9 Concessions: £6
Further Information: 01253 858529 or 590944

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