What's On In Wyre
A round-up of what's happening around Wyre in the next few weeks, starting with a free National Play Day on Saturday 1 August.
Circus skills, family sports, Lord of the Rings style stage fighting, book signings by Spook's Apprentice writer Joseph Delaney and discounted swimming are just a few of the things on offer in and around the Marine Hall and Fleetwood YMCA Leisure Centre.
The event, organised by Sure Start and various partners, will also feature the grand final of Wyre's Got Talent.
The starts at 11am and is scheduled to end at around 2pm.
CLEVELEYS
Tuesday 11 August, 1.30pm to 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
Friday 14 August, 2pm and 4pm
Street Dance with FY West Coast at Jubilee Garden
FY West Coast will teach you some of the hottest dance moves around at Jubilee Gardens
Cost: FREE
Further Information: Michelle Bentley 01253 887615
FLEETWOOD
Saturday 1 to Friday 7 August, 10am to 4pm
Model Yachting Association National Championship for Vane Steered "A" Class Model Yachts at Fleetwood Model Yacht Lake, Laidley's Walk
This event is for competitors who prefer to use methods of steering available prior to the advent of radio control. The entrants will represent MYA affiliated clubs from many parts of the UK
Cost: Free to spectators
Further Information: Peter Whiteside 01253 778219 or www.fleetwoodmypbc.org.uk
Tuesday 4 & 11 August, 2 to 4pm
Krafty Kev at Marine Hall Waterfront Venue
Join Krafty Kev children's entertainer for the very best in juggling, magic, balloon sculpture, comedy, music and panto fun
Cost: £4 per adult, £3 per child, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £12
Further Information: 01253 770547
Wednesday 5 & 12 August, 6pm to 8pm
Beach Sports Family Night on Waterfront beach
Come and join in an evening of fun beach sports activities including rounders, tug of war, obstacle courses, pitch and putt and more. Suitable for all the family
Cost: FREE
Further Information: Ashley Hackett 01253 887379
Friday 7 August, 2pm to 3pm
Friday Freewheeler
A family stroll for all, including prams, buggies, wheelchairs and Tramper if available. Starting from the Marine Hall Waterfront Venue
Cost: FREE
Further Information: Simon Swindells 01253 863100
Friday 7 August, 2pm to 4pm
Street Dance with FY West Coast at the Marine Hall Waterfront Venue
FY West Coast will teach you some of the hottest dance moves around
Cost: FREE
Further Information: Michelle Bentley 01253 887615
Thursday 13 August, 2pm
A Century of Toys at Fleetwood Museum
Talk by speaker Harold Leese
Further Information: 01253 876621
GARSTANG
Saturday 1 August, 9am to 7pm
Garstang Show
Full day's entertainment including cattle, sheep, light horses, heavy horses, show jumping, horticulture, floral art, children's craft, WI exhibition, craft tent, food hall, children's rides, over 100 trade stands, vintage tractors and machinery
Further Information: Sue White 01253 799119 or www.garstangshow.org
Monday 3 August, 10am to 1pm
Garstang Monday Walk
Join Wyre's Countryside Rangers on the fifth of our regular Monday walks from Garstang. Each walk will follow different routes, taking advantage of the seasonal changes
Cost: Adults £3, Concessions £2. Meet at Garstang Discovery Centre
Further Information: 01995 602125
OVER WYRE
Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 August, 10am - 5pm
Steam & Country Show at family day out at Fairholme, Shard Lane, Hambleton
Steam engines and rollers, classic cars and bikes, tractors, entertainment, trade stands, charity stalls, fun fair plus much more
Cost: Adult £3, Senior Citizen £2, Children under 14 years FREE
Further Information: Steve Caunce 01253 702292
POULTON
Saturday 8 to Saturday 29 August
Poulton Photographic Society Photographic Exhibition at Poulton Library
Exhibition of members' work including a display of work entered by local residents for the Festival Photographic Competition
Further Information: Ray Wilson 01253 886974 or www.poultonps.co.uk
Wednesday 12 August, 7.30pm
Lancashire Family History & Heraldry Society at St Martin and St Hilda Church Hall, Carleton
Meets every second Wednesday of the month. 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 2 August, 1pm to 6pm
Family Fun Day at "Owd Nells" Pressed Cider Festival, Guy's Thatched Hamlet, Bilsborrow
A fun filled family fun day with fairground rides, falconry and Punch & Judy show
Further Information: 01995 640020
Monday 3 to Sunday 9 August
Dahlia Festival at Barton Grange Garden Centre, Garstang Road, Brock
A stunning display of more than 40 varieties of Dahlia.Display plants will be on sale Monday 10 August
Further Information: 01995 642900 or www.bartongrange.co.uk
Tuesday 4 August, 1pm to 3pm
Minibeasts at Scorton Picnic Area
Family friendly drop-in sessions
Cost: FREE.
Further Information: 01995 640557
Monday 10 & Tuesday 11 August, 9.30am to noon and 1pm to 4pm
Children's Miniature Garden Workshops at Barton Grange Garden Centre, Garstang Road, Brock.
Children can create their very own miniature garden. All materials are provided. Suitable for all ages but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Cost: £2 per child or £5 including a children's lunch in the Riverside Café. Tickets available from the till area
Further Information: 01995 642900 or www.bartongrange.co.uk
THORNTON
Sunday 2 & 9 August and Thursday 13 August, 2pm
Afternoon Dance at Thornton Little Theatre
With Michael Conradd on the organ
Tickets: £3.50 on the door
Further Information: 01253 858529
Tuesday 4 August, 9.30am to 11.30am
Children's Craft Workshop at Windmill Craft Centre, Unit 13 Marsh Mill Village.
All materials are supplied. Suitable for 8-12 year olds. Booking is essential
Cost: £4.50 per child
Further Information: Barbara Talbot 01253 865866
Thursday 6 August, 11am to 1pm
Snug as a Bug Art at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah
Join the Countryside Rangers to design and make your own mini-beasts using your artistic talents. Booking essential
Cost: £3 per child
Further Information: 01253 863100
Thursday 6 August, 12.30pm
Poetry People at Thornton Little Theatre
Lunchtime poetry reading
Tickets: £3 on the door
Further Information: 01253 858529
Saturday 8 August 2009
Start Sailing Course at Fleetwood Yacht Club
The course covers basic sailing skills and is geared to both adults and children and will run over successive weekends. The club provides all the required equipment and only uses trained instructors who are certified by the RYA. Complete beginners are welcome. Call for times and costs
Further Information: Andy Airnes 01253 894498
Sunday 9 August, 1pm to 3pm
Teen Rangers at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah
Join the teen ranger group and help to look after the Wyre Estuary Country Park Cost: FREE
Further Information: 01253 863100
Sunday 9 August, 1pm to 3pm
Making Sense of Nature at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah
Join Wyre's Countryside Rangers for a family activity and use your senses to explore the park. Booking essential
Cost: Adults £3, Concessions £2
Further Information: 01995 602125
Tuesday 11 August, 9.30am to 11.30am
Children's Jewellery Making Workshop at Windmill Craft Centre, Unit 13 Marsh Mill Village
All materials are supplied, Suitable for 8-12 year olds. Booking is essential
Cost: £4.50 per child
Further Information: Barbara Talbot 01253 865866
Thursday 13 August, 11am to 1pm
Crafty with Nature at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah
Wyre's Countryside Rangers will be helping you to make crafts and gifts out of natural resources Suitable for 8 - 14 year olds. Booking essential
Cost: £3 per child
Further Information: 01253 863100
Last Edited: 26/07/2009