GOOD NEWS - 12th December 2025
- Healthier Fleetwood
- 3 days ago
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Promoting the arts, heritage and culture is one of the core themes identified by Future Fleetwood to encourage the regeneration of our Town.
A working group was formed earlier this year and a successful bid to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund supported four Fleetwood events and arts-based projects ...
Fleetwood Festival of Transport - Tram Sunday
the first ever Fleetwood Donkey Derby
Flakefest at Flakefleet School
the upcoming Fleetwood Civic Art project
The Fleetwood Arts, Heritage & Culture Partnership welcomes individuals, organisations, businesses, voluntary groups and committees to share their ideas and creativity, to pull together a Town-wide, all-year-round programme of projects and events.
An open meeting will be held on the evening of Wednesday 21st January at Fleetwood's Marine Hall for anyone and everyone who would like to be involved.
Do you have an arts-based project or event that needs help to get off the ground or become more sustainable?
Can you offer your expertise and time to the partnership?
Would you like to join a pool of volunteers to help promote and host local events?
There’s so many exciting opportunities for our great Town in the future and the Fleetwood Arts, Heritage & Culture Partnership will work closely with the whole community.
More details about the Open Meeting will be shared through Future Fleetwood in the early part of the New Year - for now, make a note of the date!
The Baton Hope UK Tour started on the Fylde Coast in September, calling through Fleetwood to raise awareness of suicide and the impact it can have on family members and friends.
Organisers have sent us an update and their thanks to the Fleetwood community for supporting the campaign. Karen and Amy say ...
"We wanted to share with you the final total raised from the Baton of Hope tour was £16,494.22. This funding will help continue the fight against suicide prevention and post-vention locally across Blackpool, Wyre, and Fylde, providing families and anyone affected by loss or suicidal thoughts with access to urgent support at their own pace. What a wonderful achievement this has been, and we can’t thank you all enough!"
"It has finally sunk in how special it was to launch the Baton of Hope UK Tour 2025 back in September, we couldn’t have done it without you; it was truly incredible!
The Fleetwood Hub showcased the very best of the community, from those of you that are practitioners in the field to community members, support groups and with Fleetwood Town Football Club at the heart of the town. I know we are biased but each and every one of you did Fleetwood proud, it was by far the most joyous and had the most attendees, we cannot thank you enough."
"From Amy and I, together with the Solace team and the wider Empowerment Charity we wish you a wonderful Christmas and a fabulous New Year."
If you couldn't make it along to the Warm Matters Wyre event in Fleetwood last week, help is available to keep you and your home safe and warm this winter.
Among the organisations who attended was Green Rose, they run the telephone advice aspect of the Cosy Homes in Lancashire initiative.
Rachel from Green Rose says, "We aim to keep people warm at home, help them go greener and save them money on energy bills. Our advisors are friendly experts who can listen to what people need help with, then give free independent advice and check eligibility for grants and home visit schemes from a number of different providers."
"It's a great person-centred service for those not confident accessing information online or who just want a trusted voice to guide them. Crucially, they can refer directly into schemes where criteria are met so it's a gateway or "one stop shop" to getting energy-related entitlements."
If you want to know more about help from the Cosy Home Lancashire team:
> Call 0330 606 1488
Your Story Matters - Empowering Fleetwood is a new wellbeing group hosted by the Volunteer Centre Wyre's Positive Futures team.
The first session was held this week, a chance for the group to meet, chat and share their experiences, reflections on living in Fleetwood, the challenges and hopes for the future. These will be gathered together and published in a book in the New Year. New members are welcome to join - meetings are held on Tuesdays in the Fleetwood Fire Station Community Room.
> To get involved please contact connor@blackpoolvolunteers.org.uk or you can telephone 07554 454574.
Connor would also love to hear from you if you can't make to the weekly group but would still like to contribute your story.
MensShed Fleetwood are opening new premises on Lord Street.
The group has recently moved into the Little Curiosity Shop with a full launch planned for the New Year. This is in addition to the MensShed hub on Manor Road, which will continue to offer a wide range of support for the community.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS ...
Jolly Christmas Jumper Day
Thursday 11th December from 12noon
Lighthouse View, Chatsworth Avenue
All welcome for food and drink, live music and of course a chance to don your seasonal sweater or Christmas cardy.
Festive Fun
Thursday 11th December, 5.30pm - 8pm
Old Pier Site, Fleetwood Promenade
Fleetwood's own Jane Couch MBE and the wonderful Chill Lounge invite the community for a FREE event with mince pies, mulled wine and Santa will be giving out selection boxes to the children. It's also a chance to share ideas for events and attractions on The Prom.
Martin's Christmas Fundraiser Quiz
Friday 12th December, 7.30pm for 8pm
Fleetwood Bowling Club
Christmas-themed questions and a presentation of funds to local good causes: Fleetwood Festive Lights, Wyre & Fylde Community Defibrilators, and Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs.
> Call 07738 686337 to get involved
Christmas Fair
Saturday 13th December, 1pm - 4pm
Fleetwood Hall Care Home
Lots of exciting things planned including Father Christmas in his grotto, live music, stalls, refreshments and a chance to meet some miniature ponies.
> Call 01253 777065 or see Facebook
Christmas Carol Service
Sunday 14th December, 10.45am
Fleetwood Methodist Church
Join the Just Be Community Choir to sing your favourite carols, and to celebrate the Christmas story. Refreshments will also be available.
Christmas Teenage Market
Sunday 14th December, 10am - 3pm
Fleetwood Outdoor Market
Ever thought about turning your hobby into a business? Join the Teenage Market this Christmas and showcase what you love - from photography to fashion, baking to music!
Anyone aged 11-25 can get involved and run a stall at the Teenage Market for FREE!
Sign up today at www.theteenagemarket.co.uk or
> email scarlet@theteenagemarket.co.uk for more information.
Christmas Tree Festival
Friday 19th December, 1.30pm - 5pm
Saturday 20th December, 11am - 4pm
Fleetwood Methodist Church
A highlight of the festive season! Walk among the many decorated trees, enjoy the stalls, activities and refreshments. Admission just £1 adults, 50p for children.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday 20th December - times vary
Heart of the Hub Cafe, The HUB
ONE FYLDE invite you to meet Santa, enjoy a delicious breakfast, take away a gift and a personalised letter. Two times ... 10am to 12noon and Brunch from 1pm - 3pm. Tickets are £20pp.
RNLI Christmas Carol Service
Sunday 21st December at 4pm
St Nicholas Church, Broadway
Fleetwood's fabulous RNLI look forward to welcoming you for an evening of Christmas carols at St Nicks.
Carol Service
Sunday 21st December at 6pm
Emmanuel Mount Church
All welcome for carols, songs, readings and the message of Christmas.
> More information on all the upcoming events & services at Emmanuel, please see their Facebook page
Christmas Singalong
Monday 22nd December, 1pm - 3pm
Lighthouse View, Chatsworth Avenue
Join Val for all your festive favourites, snacks & drinks and a prize raffle.
There's no need to pre-book.
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!
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
WHAT'S ON across Fleetwood
Any additions and amendments ... please contact us by email to
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Details of the route for Santa's Sleigh have been shared by his friends at Fleetwood Rotary. This year's tour starts in the Broadwater and Flakefleet areas on Monday 8th, covering pretty much all of the Town over the next two weeks.
Thank you to Furness Building Society for their generous contribution to the Fleetwood Together Christmas Appeal. £500 was presented to Fleetwood Town Community Trust for the appeal, support which will help provide festive encouragement to families across the local community.
AND FINALLY ...
Reece & Sunny, our festive Roving Reporters joined Fleetwood Rotary Club for the first night of the Santa's Sleigh Tour 2025.
Please keep sending in your GOOD NEWS to share ...
... we look forward to seeing you all soon and until the next time, take care.
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