What's On Around The Area

Congratulations to Matt Roskell of Thornton, the winner of a photography competition organised by Wyre Borough Council's Countryside Team.

Amateur lensmen were invited to submit pictures of Wyre's wildlife for an exhibition celebrating World Environment Day. More than 30 entries were considered but Matt's snap of a sparrow hawk feeding was declared the overall winner.

Picture - Matt Roskell receives his trophy from Countryside Assistant Rebecca Thomas

A round-up of events taking place in Wyre during the next few weeks, starting with a celebration of Cleveleys award-winning seafront.

Following completion of the final public enhancement works, the whole promenade will be officially opened at 10.30am on Sunday 4 July by Mayor of Wyre, Councillor Russell Forsyth to mark the start of Cleveleys Seafest.

This final phase, funded through the European Regional Development Fund, was for additional shelters, lighting and furniture, which have now been installed. Art work will appear throughout the next 18 months and Wyre Borough Council will continue to work with the Cleveleys Seafront Partnership to make full use of the new public open space areas, holding events and activities that will help to promote and rejuvenate Cleveleys.

Cleveleys Seafest will be the first of these, providing a day of entertainment for all the family. Activities kick off with a grand parade along the promenade to Jubilee Gardens where the Radio Wave roadshow will broadcast live throughout the day. Led by Poco Loco samba band, the parade will include school children in various costumes and 12 foot tall street walker puppets.

Other attractions include petting animals from Farmer Parrs, a fun fair, steam train rides, model aeroplanes, live music, a skateboard competition in Jubilee Gardens at 1.30pm and a church seafront Sunday service at the Plaza at 4pm.

CLEVELEYS

Saturday 3 July, 1.30pm to 5pm
Garden Party at Cleveleys United Reformed Church, Rossall Road
Stalls, lots of entertainment and refreshments
Further Information: Malcolm 01253 855730

FLEETWOOD

Thursday 8 July, 2pm to 3pm
Rob Livesey's Diaries at Fleetwood Museum
Guest speakers Keith and Sue Porter. While admission is free, early arrival is advisable as there is a limit of 40 places
Further Information: 01253 876621 any weekday between 11am and 4pm or www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums

Sunday 11 July, 11am to 3.30pm
Scale Regatta at Fleetwood Model Yacht Lake, Laidley's Walk
Hosted by Fleetwood Model Yacht & Power Boat Club. The event is for all types of scale model boats (sail and motor-powered). Competitors will be from model boat clubs in the North West
Cost: FREE to spectators
Further Information: Jim Bennett, 130 Preston Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 9QJ (Postal enquiries only) or www.fleetwoodmypbc.org.uk

Thursday 15 July, 1.30pm
Fleetwood Heritage Walk starting from Fleetwood Museum
Cost: £2 per person towards funds for Fleetwood Museum Trust
Further Information: 01253 876621 any weekday between 11am and 4pm or www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums

Friday 16 July, 11am to 12.30pm
What Lives Out There? on Fleetwood Beach
Join the Waterfront Rangers for the latest in a series of regular surveys of Fleetwood beach to look at what the tides have brought ashore. Please wear warm clothes and wellies. Meet at Marine Hall
Cost: Free
Further Information: 01253 887693

RURAL WYRE

Saturday 3 July, 10am to 12,30pm
Open Morning at Myerscough College, St Michaels Road, Bilsborrow
An excellent opportunity for prospective students to meet the staff, tour the campus and find out more about the college and courses
Further Information: 01995 642222

Sunday 4 July
Traditional Afternoon Teas and Car Boot at St Peter's Church, Scorton Vicarage Traditional afternoon teas, stalls and exhibition in church from noon to 6pm. Car boot from 9am to 5pm. Songs of praise at 6pm
Cost £5 per car
Further Information: Ruth Gardner 01524 793219

Sunday 4 July, 10am to 4pm
Garstang Classic Car Show and Rally at Hamilton House, St Michaels on Wyre
Mixed classic cars and motorcycle show plus vintage trucks, vans, small fair, trade stands and catering
Admission: £2.50 with under 5s going free
Further Information: Mark Woodward 07768 741610

Sunday 4 July, 10am to 3pm
Summer Grizedale Ramble
Join the Country Rangers and explore Grizedale and Nicky Nook. Booking is essential on 01995 602125. Meet at the Barn, Scorton
Cost: £3 adults, £2 children/concessions
Further Information: Mark Woodward 07768 741610

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 July
Barnacre Church Exhibition
Annual exhibition with floral decorations and pictures. There will be small animals to see in the church yard and stalls/games in the car park. Food will be served in the Memorial Hall both days.
Times: Sat 11am to 6pm, Sun noon to 6pm.
Further Information: Jean Miller 01995 602256

THORNTON

Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 July, 7.30pm to 9.45pm
Dracula Spectacular at Thornton Little Theatre
Musical production suitable for the whole family
Cost: £6.50
Further Information: Sheila Allman 01253 860856

Sunday 11 July, 2pm to 4pm
Teen Rangers at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah
Come and join the Teen Rangers if you are interested in the environment and helping to manage the country park to gain new skills. For 13 to 18 year olds
Cost: Free
Further Information: Charlie Pass 01253 863100

Thursday 15 July, 7.45pm to 10.30pm
Wyre Home Organ Society

Electric organ concert given by a professional guest player at Ashley Conservative Club, Victoria Road East, Thornton. Time: 7.45pm to 10.30pm. Members £4.00, Visitors £5.00.
Further Information: Margaret Marsden 01995 605244

Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 July 2010, 7.30pm
TramShed Theatre Company presents The Keeper at Thornton Little Theatre
Transform yourself into a world of opposites where four people, who are well known for their greedy and selfish actions are given the opportunity to change their ways& before it's too late. The Keeper is a charming, funny show packed with creative characters, dynamic dance routines and marvellous musical numbers guaranteed to provide an enjoyable evening for all the family
Tickets: Adults £6, Concessions £4.
Further Information: Caz Hackett 07852 498427 or email tramshedtheatre@hotmail.co.uk

Last Edited: 27/06/2010