GOOD NEWS - 14th August
We start this bulletin with the news that the North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Programme is returning to Fleetwood.
The mobile screening unit is moving from Poulton to the car park of Fleetwood YMCA, The Esplanade on 9th September.
Breast screening examinations are by appointment only and patients are advised to continue to attend their FREE breast screening appointment.
If you have received an invitation letter and have recently missed your appointment please telephone 01524 518699 or email bsu.rli@mbht.nhs.uk and you can also follow North Lancashire and South Cumbria Breast Screening Programme on Facebook here.
We shared the launch of the Fleetwood Arts & Heritage Walks with local artist Joseph Travis ... see the Eventbrite page here ... and there's more ways to get creative with the Market House Studios.
Walking, Chatting & Mapping is a series of FREE workshops by artist Ann Carragher. Held every Tuesday from the 3rd of September until the 15th October, 10am to 2pm, the sessions will explore the natural landscapes and urban architecture of the Town. Places are limited and must be pre-booked.
Pride & Place Project - Sounds, Stories & Places is a series of seven sound and mixed media workshops. Starting on Friday 6th September, Dr Rob Mullender-Ross will lead a group using sound recordings to weave stories, impressions and histories of Fleetwood. It is advised to book all seven workshops to get the full benefit of the complete course
For more on both these workshops including some additional accessibility information please call 07949 029569 or email adrian.pritchard@wyre.gov.uk
There's been some great work and a lot of fun in our schools during the Summer holidays thanks to the partners in the Healthy Heads Education team.
Children at St Mary's Primary School have been enjoying cookery classes creating some delicious dishes, games and sports including indoor archery, arts and crafts.
Healthy Heads is supported locally by Fleetwood Town Community Trust and Wyre Council.
Following the success of the Fleetwood Moves festival, the team from LPM Dance have been out and about with 'Spectacles by the Sea'.
Residents of the local care homes are enjoying interactive dance and music performances evoking the fun and excitement of a day at the seaside ... Fleetwood Hall Care Home said it was "Absolutely brilliant!"
LPM would like to thank Jordana from Fleetwood Primary Care Network for the connections with care homes and to Wyre Council, Arts Council and UK Shared Prosperity Fund for their support.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS ...
Get ready for a day of bouncing, sliding, and fun as Fleetwood Market hosts an Inflatable Family Fun Day on Saturday 17th August from 10am to 3pm. There's a Penalty Shootout and Golf Chip, 70ft Assault Course, Bungee Run, Rainbow Music Disco Dome Bouncy Castle, Bubbleologist and Craft activity. Admission is FREE with ANY PURCHASE from the market on the day.
The annual Beach Craft event takes place on Saturday from 12 noon.
Join volunteers from Fleetwood Museum and Healthier Fleetwood to create something special on the sand near Marine Hall, themed to support the RNLI 200th Anniversary. FREE, no need to book, just wear suitable clothing/footwear. Follow the Facebook event for updates.
The last Fleetwood Jumble Trail of the year is on Sunday 18th August. It's a great way to pick up a bargain, meet new people and get some gentle exercise. With the new school term approaching, many stalls will be offering uniforms. A map of the locations is usually published the day before.
> See Fleetwood Jumble Trail on Facebook to add your house to the list a map of the locations.
We don't have all the details yet but look out for the Fleetwood Town Community Trust event in Memorial Park on Saturday 24th August from 12.30pm to 3pm. The Trust will be sharing information on all their groups and activities supporting health and wellbeing ... there's something for all ages and a lot more than just football. Healthier Fleetwood will be among the community partners supporting the event that leads up to Town's game at Highbury Stadium with Gillingham ... and congratulations to the team on their winning start to the new season!
The KCA Support Group was formed to help anyone coping with cancer.
Meeting every week they offer friendship, advice and signposting to services in the community. On Sunday 25th August the group is holding a fundraising event at The Queen's pub, Beach Road from 1pm - 5pm with a tombola, raffle, auction, karaoke, music bingo, face painter, stalls and much more! Donations for the tobola and raffle are very welcome and community groups are invited to attend, Healthier Fleetwood will be there. To contact the KCA group see the Facebook event here.
WHAT'S ON AT THE HEALTHIER FLEETWOOD CENTRE
Thank you to Fleetwood Civic Society for dropping off brochures about the 2024 Heritage Open Days.
This year's events take place at a number of local venues from Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th September. You can pick up a brochure from the Healthier Fleetwood Centre, Lord Street on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 3pm. The listing is also available on the Heritage Open Days website here - enter Fleetwood into the search bar.
A reminder that Mark is available on Thursday afternoons to offer advice on possible 'next steps' for community groups and events including governance, policies and bid writing - call in from 12 noon to around 2.30pm.
The next FREE drop-in with West Fleetwood Computer Clinic is this Friday, 17th September from 11am to 1.30pm.
Call in for advice on getting the most from your digital device, tips on getting connected, staying safe online and storing data - there's no need to book in advance.
SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT ...
We don't often mention events and activities outside of the FY7 postcode but when there's a Fleetwood connection, we're happy to help.
Local resident Jen and her family have organised The Great Inflatables Walk in Blackpool on Sunday 7th September.
You can expect to see a unicorn, a polar bear, a pterodactyl and a t-rex, two sharks, a spider and many more creatures and characters travelling from The Pleasure Beach to Blackpool Tower, raising awareness and funds for Bone Cancer Research Trust. Read much more about Jen's reasons for supporting this cause and how you can get involved on Facebook here and we hope everyone has a great day!
Thank you to everyone who came along and contributed to another inspiring Healthier Fleetwood Open Meeting last week.
If you were there or couldn't join us this time ... you can read a summary of the evening with contact details of the speakers - it's on our website here.
Please keep sending in all your GOOD NEWS to share with the community.
Until the next time, take care.
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