What's On in and around Wyre
A look at what's going on in Wyre during the next few weeks starting with a quick reminder about the first Fleetwood Triathlon.
Hundreds of competitors have signed up for this exciting event on Sunday 27 September, which will see children and adults swim, run and cycle their way around the Waterfront.Some are entering just for fun, others have one eye on the winners podium. There are single entries right up to school teams taking part.
The youngest entrants (minimum age of seven) will swim two lengths of Fleetwood YMCA Leisure Centre pool before mounting their bikes and cycling a mile of the Promenade, which will be closed off to all other traffic. They ll finish with a 600m run around Marine Lake. The distances will then increase for each two-year age group.
Adults will be asked to swim 400m, cycle 12 miles and then run 5km. Medals and T shirts will be given out at the end of the race.
To enter, register online at www.ukresults.net. More details are available on 07748 283662.
CLEVELEYS
Tuesday 22 September, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Cleveleys Writers Short Story & Poets Meeting at Cleveleys Library
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
Monday 28 September, 7.30pm
Verse at the Vic
Writers and friends welcome to a free social evening with performance poetry at the Victoria Hotel, Victoria Road West
Further Information: Chairman of Cleveleys Writers 01253 852147 or email cleveleys.writers@yahoo.com
FLEETWOOD
Sunday 20 September, 1.30pm to 3.30pm
National Beachwatch
Join Wyre's Countryside Rangers to undertake this important national beach litter clean at Fleetwood. Meet at Rossall Picnic Area
Cost: Free
Further Information: 01995 602125
Saturday 26 September, 7.30pm
80's Gold Midas Party Night at Marine Hall the Waterfront Venue
The ultimate 1980's tribute show featuring the music and the look from the 1980's icons including Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Simple Minds, OMD, ABC, Huey Lewis, Men at Work, Van Halen, Tears for Fears, Wham, Frankie Goes To Hollywood and many more
Tickets: £10.50, MIDAS Members £9.50
Further Information: 01253 771141 or Visit www.marinehall.co.uk
Saturday 26 September, Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October
Fleetwood Music & Arts Festival
Further Information: 01253 862232
Thursday 8 October, 2pm
Old Fleetwood at Fleetwood Museum
Talk by speaker Ted Lightbown
Further Information: 01253 876621
GARSTANG
Sunday 20 September
Garstang Half Marathon Road Race, 11am
Starting from Garstang Sports & Social Club. Entry forms available for download from www.garstangrc.co.uk. Entries on the day from 9.30am for an extra £1
Cost: £9 (£7 for members of a running club)
Further Information: Garstang Running Club 01995 603192
Monday 5 October, 10am to 1pm
Garstang Monday Walk
Join Wyre's Countryside Rangers on the last of the regular Monday walks from Garstang. Meet at the Discovery Centre
Cost: Adults £3, Concessions £2
Further Information: 01995 602125
POULTON
Saturday 26 September, 7.30pm
Colne Valley Male Voice Choir in Concert at Poulton Methodist Church
Tickets: £12
Further Information: 01253 882872
Thursday 8 October, 7.30pm
International Travel & Holidays Association at Wyre Civic Centre
The Association meets fortnightly from October to May. The meetings consist of travel talks with slides, provided by both local speakers and speakers who are professional authors, broadcasters, photographers and travellers
Annual membership £10, visitors £3 on the door
Further Information: Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799
RURAL WYRE
Monday 21 September, 10am to 1pm
Bleasdale Monday Walk
Join Wyre's Countryside Rangers on the sixth of a regular Monday walk from Bleasdale. Each walk will follow different routes, taking advantage of the seasonal changes. Meet at Bleasdale Parish Hall
Cost: Adults £3, Concessions £2
Further Information: 01995 602125
Wednesday 23 September, 7.30pm
Harvest Supper at Winmarleigh Village Hall
A harvest hot pot supper with speaker - a local magistrate talks about life as a JP. You are welcome to bring your own refreshments
Cost: £5 per person.
Further Information: 01524 792037
Saturday 3 October, 10am to 12.30pm
Myerscough College Open Morning, Bilsborrow
Meet the staff, tour the campus and find out more about the college
Further Information: Ian Brogden 01995 642222 or www.myerscough.ac.uk
Friday 9 October, 7pm to 11pm
Harvest Supper ay St Helen's Church Parish Room, Churchtown
A parish supper to celebrate the gathering of the harvest. Hot pot and fruit pie & cream. Bar facilities available. Entertainment by local musicians
Cost: Adults £5, Children £2.50
Further Information: Dennis Livick 01995 602914 or www.sthelensgarstang.org
THORNTON
Sunday 20 September and 4 October, 10sm to 2pm
Afternoon Dance at Thornton Little Theatre
With Michael Conradd on the organ
Further Information: 01253 858529 or email thorntonlittletheatre@wyrebc.gov.uk
Wednesday 23 September, 7.30pm
My Mother Said I Never Should at Thornton Little Theatre
Presented by Montgomery Theatre Arts at Thornton Little Theatre
Tickets: £4 adults, £2 concessions
Further Information: 01253 858529 or thorntonlittletheatre@wyrebc.gov.uk
Thursday 24 September and 8 October, 2pm
Afternoon Dance at Thornton Little Theatre
With Michael Conradd on the organ
Tickets: £3.50 on the door
Further Information: 01253 858529
Tuesday 29 September to Saturday 3 October, 7.30pm
And A Nightingale Sang by C.P.Taylor at Thornton Little Theatre
Presented by the Windmill Players
Tickets: £6
Further Information: 01253 354997 or call into JK Newsagents
Thursday 1 October, noon
Poetry People at Thornton Little Theatre
Lunchtime poetry reading
Tickets: £3.50 on the door
Further Information: 01253 858529
Thursday 8 October, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Thornton Cleveleys Horticultural Society Lecture & Slideshow at Thornton Little Theatre
Cost: Non-members £2, Members £1.50.
Further Information: Mrs Judith Schofield 01253 826562
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