RECONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY

As we get ready for the latest changes in COVID restrictions it is good to see opportunities for grass roots sport and fitness will be available again ... Among these Fleetwood Town Community Trust will be resuming their sessions of Ladies Walking Football on Thursday evenings at the Poolfoot Complex. The sessions will be delivered responsibly within a COVID safety protocol set out by the Football Association. To get involved email Marianne.davies@fleetwoodtownfc.com or telep

We were sorry to hear of the recent passing of Fleetwood resident Maurice Christian. Many of you will know Maurice from chairing the first monthly meetings for Healthier Fleetwood, as well as taking an active role in the Patient Participation Group at Broadway Surgery. He and his wife Elaine, who sadly also passed away earlier in the year, volunteered for community groups and events around the Town until poor health and other commitments saw them step back a little. Maurice a

As we write this week's Newsletter, it’s International Men’s Day, an opportunity to once again thank the Men’s Shed Fleetwood for their amazing community effort. They've had to adapt to the times but remain as busy as ever helping those in need, stepping in to change and save lives. Truly inspirational and a great example of what can be achieved. To Tony, Dave and all the guys ... take a bow. A reminder that Fleetwood Museum is planning an exhibition for 2021 exploring the m

Friday the 13th is considered to be unlucky by some but as today is also World Kindness Day, we’ll try to look on the bright side of life … Young people are making a huge contribution to the local community, volunteering at projects like the foodbank. 17-year-old Liam Wilkinson has given over 500 hours of his time this year, alongside many others, on Fleetwood Town Community Trust’s NCS programme. You can read more about Liam's fantastic effort in an article on the Gazette we

As we enter a new period of lockdown, keeping body and mind active will be very important over the next 4 weeks ... The Fleetwood Wellbeing Way has updated their challenges for November. Look out for the signage along the Esplanade based on the Five Ways of Wellbeing plus we have the beach and plenty of open spaces around the Town to enjoy safely, including meeting others, within the COVID guidelines. Fleetwood Library is still open although on reduced hours. There's access t