GOOD NEWS - 11th June
- Healthier Fleetwood
- Jun 11
- 6 min read
Our bulletin this week begins with GOOD NEWS from the Fleetwood community as individuals and organisations are recognised for the positive difference they make to those around them.
Fleetwood resident, town councillor and armed forces champion Jimilai Kuruvakadua met and spoke with HM King Charles on Monday, during a Royal visit to Lancaster.
Jimi's address began, "Your Majesty, it is with great honour and deep humility that I speak not only as a veteran but now as a serving Town Councillor here in Lancashire.”
He added, "Fleetwood, in particular, has felt the warmth and strength of community spirit. Here, service and kindness are not just words, they are lived experiences. As a veteran Councillor, I’ve had the privilege of helping other Commonwealth veterans find new direction, access opportunities, and feel valued in their second chapter of life. Whether through support, signposting, or simply being present, we continue to serve, this time not in uniform, but in heart and action."
Jimi supports our community in so many other ways, from organising events like the VE80 Family Fun Day to taking part in regular street-cleans and gardening projects.
Thank you Jimi for your kindness and hard work.
Thank you also to Professor Bola Owalabi, director of healthcare inequalities for NHS England, and her colleagues from Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for visiting Fleetwood on Tuesday.
They came to see for themselves the fantastic partnership happening in the Town supporting children and young people through the Thrive initiative. This brings together healthcare, education, local authority partners to offer effective and consistent support to the children and young people and to their families. The results have been remarkable - Thrive has been recognised with awards and is held up as an example of good practice.
The visitors called through Flakefleet Primary School, Larkholme Primary School and The HUB Fleetwood. Professor Owalabi said her work often included hearing about the many challenges that communities face so she wanted to come to Fleetwood to "celebrate what's good" and to hear "stories of hope". She also recommends Fleetwood to other communities as a model to follow and learn from.
Among those sharing their fantastic work with the visitors yesterday, were staff and volunteers from Westview Community Association.
Naomi and Lucy mentioned some of the many groups and activities they offer to children, young people and families. They also introduced Horateo, the Wyre Youth Mayor and active member of Westview. He spoke beautifully about how the Centre's warm and welcoming 'home from home' environment had supported him through tough times and now he wanted to be there for others.
Westview has begun taking donations to their School Uniform Bank.
Unwanted blazers, trousers, skirts, shirts, sports kit, shoes/trainers, bags/stationery in good condition can be dropped off at the Centre on Eden Avenue.
If you'd like to be part of the wonderful team at Westview, they are looking for trustees to join the board.
Roles vary and any time you can offer is greatly appreciated. To get involved ...
> Please call 01253 870133 or email
Do you know a group looking for funding? The Co-Op Local Community Fund is open for nominations of good causes.
You can apply if you're a not-for-profit group that needs funding to deliver a specific project that benefits the local community. £6,000 is available in every community and the funding will be shared between three local causes. The amount your project receives will be based on the number of Co-op members that choose your cause. Every cause will receive a minimum of £1,000.
The much anticipated, annual 'Bake Off' at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Fleetwood was a huge success as always!
The school said ... "This year's theme was 'The Festival of Hope and Light'. This was open to interpretation and we were so impressed with the creativity from everyone! We had some very colourful, festival vibes and we also had some amazing RE-themed bakes. Thank you so much to everyone who took part - we really appreciate you and all of your effort!"
Affinity Lancashire have announced plans for their 30th Anniversary Celebrations over the weekend of 12th and 13th July ...
There's going to live music, fairground fun, walkabout acts, face painting and more including the Love Affinity 'Spin to Win' on Saturday where you'll have the chance to claim some amazing prizes!
And as Saturday 12th July is also the Friends of Fleetwood Memorial Park Fun Day, that's another huge weekend for Fleetwood to look forward to!
Upcoming Community Events ...
Wyre Sea Watch
Thursday 12th June, 11am - 12noon
Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood
Join the Bay team and a local expert to search for whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and seabirds, looking out to sea from the top deck of Rossall Point Tower.
Ron's Run Fleetwood
Friday 13th June from 6pm
Fleetwood Promenade
Choose the 2k family fun run or the 5K run, bring along a food item or parcel and you'll be supporting the amazing work of The Pantry (Fleetwood Foodbank) at the second Ron's Run Fleetwood event.
> Full details of the event and a link to pre-register here. You can also enter on the day.
> Ron's Run is in partnership with the Wyre Moving More programme
Fleetwood Carnival
Saturday 21st June from 1pm
Fleetwood Promenade & Town Centre
One of the biggest days in the Fleetwood calendar, Carnival is back this year and it's not too late to get involved! Get together friends/colleagues to enter a float in the parade, offer some time as a volunteer or come along on the day and show your support.
Fleetwood Carnival is organised by a small band of volunteers ... any offers of help this year or for the future are greatly appreciated and ensure the event can continue.
> See Official Fleetwood Carnival on Facebook or call Cheryl on 07877 041194
Flakefest 2025
Friday 27th June
Flakefleet Primary School, Northfleet Avenue.
90's pop icon Whigfield is joining the line-up for this year's event, bringing the sights and sounds, fun and excitement of a music festival to Fleetwood!
Fleetwood Scarecrow Festival
Sat & Sun, 28th & 29th June
Across Fleewood
Returning for the first time since 2022, it's easy to get invoved ... make a scarecrow, put it on display for the weekend and have fun finding more around Fleetwood!
You can collect FREE straw to stuff and decorate your scarecrows ...
Fleet Farm & Equestrian, Rossal Lane on Sunday 8th June, 10am - 12noon.
On arrival, follow signs for the SHOP, the pick-up point will be close by and there's plenty of bags available!
Full bales of straw can be purchased from Fleet Farm & Equestrian at other times for under £6. You might need 2 people to move the bale and bring something to keep your car or van tidy.
Fleetwood Beach Clean
Saturday 28th June, 10.30am - noon
Central Beach Fleetwood
Help to keep the area clean and tidy, safe for visitors to enjoy and somewhere for plant and animal life to thrive. Meet by the cafe on Central Beach, equipment is provided - please wear suitable clothing.
Fleetwood Jumble Trail
Sunday 29th June, 10am - 4pm
Across Fleetwood
Set up a stall in your front garden or doorstep, and visit the many others. Great to earn some extra ££s, pick up a bargain and say hello to your neighbours.
Fleetwood Promenade parkrun
Every Saturday from 9am
Start by Marine Hall
The perfect way to begin the weekend ... run, jog, walk, push a buggy, bring your dog (short lead only) or volunteer! Everyone involved get's the same sense of achievement and community spirit.
Fleetwood Indoor/Outdoor Carboot
Every Sunday: 9am - 2pm
Navigation Way, Fleetwood
Come on down and have a look around over 100 stalls. It’s more than just a 'car boot'. there's a real sense of community, it's somewhere to meet friends and there's great food served from the cafe!
And finally ...
... thank you to Dylan, a regular visitor to Fleetwood for sharing his love of the Town and the community.
Dylan is 25, has Autism and Special Needs, lives in Bolton and regularly stays at Cala Gran Holiday Park, Fleetwood. Over the last few days he's kindly sent some wonderful words of positivity to Healthier Fleetwood and other groups in the community.
> Visit the Facebook pages for Healthier Fleetwood, Fleetwood Community Comic Con and Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs to read the lovely messages from Dylan.
Please keep sending in your GOOD NEWS to share, until the next time ... take care.
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