What's On Wyre
A round-up of what's going on in Wyre during the next few weeks
CLEVELEYS
Monday 27 July, 7.30pm
Verse at the Vic at the Victoria Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys
Writers and friends welcome to a free social evening with performance poetry Meet on the last Monday of every month
Further Information: Chairman of Cleveleys Writers 01253 852147 or email cleveleys.writers@yahoo.com
Tuesday 28 July, 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
FLEETWOOD
Saturday 18 July, 7.30pm
A MIDAS Social Night with Koo Ka Choo at Marine Hall Waterfront Venue
Koo Ka Choo is the ultimate glam rock show band and has toured with major success throughout the UK, Europe and the USA. Thousands of people have enjoyed this completely outrageous, action-packed 70's Glam Rock experience. Plus Fleetwood's all-star DJ Dave Scriv starting the evening and spots throughout the night
All Tickets: £10.50
Further Information: 01253 771141 or www.marinehall.co.uk
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July, noon to 5pm and 10am to 5pm
North Fylde Model Railway Club at Milton Youth & Community Centre, Milton Street
Mini exhibition in conjunction with Tram Sunday. Layouts in various gauges together with trade stands and a club sales stall. Light refreshments available. Disabled access
Cost: Adults £3, Senior Citizens £2, Children £1.50. Family ticket (2+2) £8
Further Information: 01253 894992
Saturday 18 July, 10.30am to 4pm
Radio Controlled "Laser" Model Yacht Event at Fleetwood Model Yacht Lake, Laidley's Walk.
Free to spectators.
Further Information: Fred Charnley 01772 727896
Sunday 19 July
Fleetwood Transport Festival (Tram Sunday)in Lord Street
Entertainment and fun for all the family and vehicle enthusiasts. There will be vintage, commercial & classic vehicles, motorcycles, bands, street entertainers, dancers, fairground rides, trade and charity stalls, displays and much more
Further Information: 01253 823351
Monday 20 July to Friday 24 July
Freeport Fleetwood Bowling Festival on Marine Gardens and Memorial Park greens
Annual bowling competition. Entry forms are available from the Marine Hall by calling 01253 771141 or by logging onto www.marinehall.co.uk.
Further Information: Peter Jose 01253 857972
Tuesday 21 & 28 July, 2pm 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 22 July, 2pm
The Sandow Clowns Laughter Show at Marine Hall Waterfront Venue
A great show for all the family. Magic acts and magicians, Punch and Judy, clowns, street artistes, stilt walkers, gala acts and display teams
Cost: £3 all tickets sold on the door
Further Information: 01253 771141 or log on to www.marinehall.co.uk
Thursday 23 July, 7.30pm
The Rat Pack at The Marine Hall Waterfront Venue
Fun all the way as the "Purveyors Of Cool" visit with an exciting show featuring the greatest music of the 20th century. Every song is an absolute classic - Come Fly with Me, Volare, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp, Mack The Knife and many more of your favourites. Plus of course this is all interspersed with lots of hanky panky as their timeless soiree remains the hottest party around. This show has been successful all over the world from the USA to Turkey. Check out their award winning website and see and hear for yourself www.ratpack.biz
All Tickets: £16
Further Information: 01253 771141 www.marinehall.co.uk
Saturday 25 July, 10am to 5pm
Fleetwood Lifeboat Day 150th Celebration at Fleetwood Lifeboat Station
Host of events and stalls with water based demonstrations ending with an evening ball in the Marine Hall Waterfront Venue
Further Information: Paul Ashworth 07973 746346
OVER WYRE
Saturday 18 July, 10am to 4pm
Trinity Hospice Summer Fayre at Bernard's Church, Hackensall Road, Knott End.
Lots of stalls including home crafts, bric-a-brac, tombola, cakes, jams, raffle, free tea and biscuits and lots more
Entrance fee: 50p
Further Information: 01253 813167
RURAL WYRE
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July July 2009
Great Eccleston & District Agricultural Show
Annual agricultural show with something for everyone. Shires, cattle, pigs, sheep and goat classes. Light horse classes and BSJA jumping. Poultry, pigeon and budgerigar classes. Craft marquee, craftsmen at work, trade stands and food hall. Professional chef demonstrations. Classes for domestic science, handicrafts, cheese, horticulture, arts and children's work. Vintage tractors and vintage fairground. Ladies NFU marquee. Special attractions: The Sheep Show, Tractor Pulling and displays by National Hawking School on Saturday and Sunday. Band Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling, Companion Dog Show and Xtreme Trails Display Team on Sunday. Call for details of times and costs.
Further Information: 01995 679204
Monday 20 July, 10am to 1pm
Bleasdale Monday Walk
Join Wyre's Countryside Rangers 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
Sunday 26 July, noon to 4.30pm
British Fuchsia Society's Northern Show at Bilsborrow Village Hall, Bilsborrow
Competitive, open, national show with classes and prizes from novice to expert growers. Experts will be on hand to offer advice and cultural demonstrations on all aspects of fuchsia culture. There will also be a plant stall, tombola and light refreshments. Accessible for disabled
Cost: £1. BFS members and accompanied children under 16 FREE
Further Information: Mr I Strawson 01695 420834 or www.thebfs.org.uk
THORNTON
Sunday 19 July, 2.30pm
Afternoon Dance at Thornton Little Theatre
With Michael Conradd on the organ
Tickets: £3.50 on the door
Further Information: 01253 858529
Sunday 19 July, 7.30pm
Terra Nova Choir at Thornton Little Theatre
Tickets available by calling the number below
Further Information: 07709 352338
Sunday 26 July, 10.30am to 1.30pm
Natural History of the River Wyre at Wyre Estuary Country Park
Join Wyre's Countryside Rangers to enjoy a stroll along the banks of the Wyre Estuary, country lanes and fields of Stanah
Cost: Adults £3, Concessions £2
Further Information: 01995 602125
Monday 27 July 2009, 2pm
Sandow Clowns Circus Party at Thornton Little Theatre
Children's show
Tickets: £3
Further Information: 01253 858529
Tuesday 28 July, 9.30am to 11am
Children's Jewellery Making Workshop at Windmill Craft Centre, Unit 13 Marsh Mill Village
All materials are supplied. Booking is essential. Suitable for 8-12 year olds
Cost: £4.50 per child
Further Information: Barbara Talbot 01253 865866
Wednesday 29 July, 1pm to 3pm
Summer Fun at Wyre Estuary Country Park, Stanah
Join Wyre's Countryside Rangers to enjoy children's summer activities and games
Cost: £2 per child
Further Information: 01995 602125
Thursday 30 July, 2pm
Afternoon Dance at Thornton Little Theatre
With Michael Conradd on the organ
Tickets: £3.50 on the door
Further Information: 01253 858529
Friday 31 July, 7.30pm
Friends of The Little Theatre Summer Ball
Tickets: £7
Further Information: 01253 858529
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