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GOOD NEWS - 11th December

We start with exciting news for the future of Fleetwood ... Wyre Council has given the green light on plans to rejuvenate the town's waterfront.


Wyre Council has been working hard with external specialists Arcadis on a masterplan aimed at transforming the area along the waterfront at Fleetwood. On Tuesday councillors signed off the plans and officers will now begin developing business cases to underpin the four projects, designed to breathe new life into the town.


By starting work on these more detailed plans, the council hopes to be poised to bid for any Government-funded programmes which become available, as well as be in a prime position to market the Fleetwood seafront site at key events to attract inward investment.


Council Leader, Councillor Michael Vincent said: “The regeneration plans are a real blueprint for success. They have the potential to deliver a wide range of new and exciting activities to complement existing visitor attractions such as Fleetwood Market and the Museum and promise a real boost to the local economy.”



We have some news of our own this week ... Healthier Fleetwood will be moving to The Hub, at the former Fleetwood hospital building in the New Year!


It's always been the intention to join the growing number of partners based at the venue and with the next phase of facilities almost completed, now's the time. The opening date for the new Information Centre is still to be confirmed and how we operate will become clearer once we are in and welcoming visitors - we hope to be up and running by the end of January. With the Christmas and New Year holidays approaching, we will close our current premises on Friday 20th December and use the first weeks of 2025 to prepare for the move.


Our thanks to Regenda Homes for the opportunity to use their Lord Street site this year and we look forward to working with The Fleetwood Trust and the other organisations at The Hub in the future, continuing to create a vibrant, valuable community asset.


We're not the only ones on the move ... as this week Fleetwood Gym Boxing have been relocating to their fantastic new headquarters.


The refurbished Victoria Building on Poulton Road will soon be hosting their many sessions for all ages, boxing for wellbeing or for competition. Fleetwood Gym say, "This is a huge milestone for the Club, for the town and for amateur boxing in the region and we are really looking forward to showing off our new venue to the rest of Fleetwood and the wider public when we fully open our doors in the New Year".


And you can't think of 'Fleetwood' and 'boxing' without mentioning local legend and community leader, Jane Couch MBE.


Congratulations to Jane, who this week attended the World Boxing Council's annual conference in Hamburg to pick up a green belt for her achievements in the sport.


Congratulations also to the winners at the first ever Wyre Community Awards.


161 nominations were received for 37 different not-for-profit voluntary, charitable, faith or social enterprise organisations across the borough. Three nominees were selected across three award categories and for 'Making a Difference to Adults' ... Behind Closed Doors picked up the title.

Accepting the award on the group's behalf, Mandy said, "Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us. It’s been a tremendous three years since Behind Closed Doors was founded."


Jars of Joy were nominated for the awards and they are planning their Joyfest 2025 event.


Karen and Sparkly Margaret invite you to the FREE event at Marine Hall, Sunday 26th January for loads of fun, based around the Five Ways of Wellbeing.


It's the Winter .. cold, grey and often raining, so let's talk about cricket!


Following the success of the Ladies Team, Fleetwood Cricket Club is forming a Girls section for ages 10 - 14 years. A coaching programme will begin in February, initially indoors at Fleetwood High School before moving outdoors at the Club ground. It's FREE to join - registration is required.

> Call Jon on 07595 176136 or email amorj1969@gmail.com for details


... and a new Walking Cricket session is starting soon, at Thornton YMCA.


It will be on Fridays, 1pm to 2.30pm, 10th January to 14th February, £7pp each week.

Walking cricket can be played at your pace, sessions are for adults, men & women.

> For more information please email fyldecoastcricketcoaching@gmail.com


Fleetwood Town Community Trust are recruiting a Health & Wellbeing Manager.


As part of the charity's management team, the successful candidate will lead on a variety of wellbeing initiatives and coordinate a team of staff. The role will contribute significantly towards the Trust's strategic objectives and offers a competitive salary, £26,000 - £29,245.

All applications must be received by 5pm, Friday 3rd January 2025.


During National Grief Awareness Week, we supported the Bereavement Cafe event at the Fleetwood Macmillan Hub last Wednesday.


We heard from some very brave local residents, preparing for end-of-life or coping with the loss of a loved-one. The kind words and advice of staff from NHS, Trinity Hospice and Macmillan will have been a great comfort for them at this most difficult time. We we will share more events and support in the New Year.


Just two weeks until 25th December and the FREE Fleetwood Community Christmas Dinner. It's hosted by an amazing group of caring, local residents who believe nobody should be alone at this time of year. Places are still available for the dinner and if you or somebody you know would like to attend please do get in touch with the organisers.

> Telephone Heather on 07958 558135 or see the Facebook page here


UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Another very busy weekend in and around Fleetwood, please support these events.


The Fleetwood Methodist Church Christmas Tree Festival starts tomorrow, Thursday 12th December. On until Saturday, this event is a lovely way to look forward to Christmas. The final day also includes activities for children, carols and presentations for the winning entries or should that be en-trees!


There's a Christmas Market on Friday at The Enchanted Forest Nursery. It's on from 6pm to 8pm and includes Stories With Santa, a festive photoshoot, fancy dress competition, glitter tattoos, face painting and much more!


Emmanuel Mount Church is also hosting a Kids Party on Friday. Crafts, music, games, tuck shop, fancy dress for school ages Reception to Year 6. It's £1 per child and 50p for the tuck. Registration is from 5pm at Mount Road doors, children can be left, but remember to collect them again at 6.30pm.


Fleetwood Town Community Trust are holding a Race Night on the 13th. Tickets on the door at Jim's Bar, Highbury Stadium are £2.50pp and the evening starts at 7pm ... also including music and a raffle. Funds raised will support the FTFC Ladies and Community initiatives.


#KCA is a fantastic peer support group for people diagnosed with cancer, their family and friends. They have a Christmas Fayre on Saturday 14th, Trinity Baptist Church, Poulton Rd from 12noon to 5pm. All welcome for the stalls, raffle and festive fun for a great cause.


Fleetwood Rugby Club is inviting everyone to attend a free celebration of 100 years of the sport in the Town. Saturday afternoon's event includes matches, a presentation on Club history, Q&A with Club officials, launch of the new roof appeal, hot food and more.

> Please message the Club through Facebook or call 01235 874774 for details and to help them plan food requirements.


The Dream Team Singers present their Christmas Miracle Concert on Sunday 15th, in aid of The Pantry Foodbank. Join them at St Wulstan's Church, Poulton Road from 2pm for carols, refreshments and a raffle. Tickets are £5pp and are available on the door.


The Little Cods Christmas Party is also on Sunday from 2pm, at Jim's Bar and hosted by Fleetwood Town Football Club. Disco, party games, food & drink, guest appearance by Captain Cod and of course Father Christmas. Tickets are £10pp or £7.50pp for Onward Card holders.


WHAT'S ON AT THE HEALTHIER FLEETWOOD CENTRE


There's just one more event before we close for the holidays and the move to our new home ... pop in for a chat and a brew with Jenny from Blackpool & Fylde College on Tuesday 17th December, 10am to 12noon. You'll find out about the wide range of adult learning courses starting in the New Year, many will be delivered at local venues including The Hub, Fleetwood Hospital and Strive Community Cafe.


Our Community Advent Calendar is well underway, celebrating a different voluntary group or organisation each day on our Facebook page and in our windows.


Among those featured so far is the lovely Karen who makes the wonderful woollen toppers which decorate post-boxes, benches and bollards across Fleetwood.


A reminder our FREE 2025 Calendars are now available and can be picked up from the Centre. If any Fleetwood-based community groups/venues would like some to hand out, we can arrange to drop them off ... please get in touch.


If you do visit the Information Centre in the next couple of weeks, the front doors from Lord Street will be open but the internal door closed to keep everyone cosy. Please don't be shy ... come in to discover around 150 local groups, activities and events to support your health and wellbeing. Our opening hours are Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 10am to 3pm.


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