GOOD NEWS - 17th December 2025
- Healthier Fleetwood
- Dec 19, 2025
- 6 min read
Updated: Dec 21, 2025
As we get closer to Christmas, we'd like to recognise the many organisations and community groups working so hard to make this time special for everyone.
There have been many collections for individuals and families in need, some lovely events bringing together people who might otherwise be isolated, plenty of fun with Santa's, Elves and even Grinches getting out and about and of course Nativities and end of term events at the schools and nurseries.
Thank you all.
And there's still more to come before the Big Day!
COMMUNITY EVENTS for December ...
Santa's Sleigh Tour of Fleetwood Finale
Friday 19th December
The last chance to catch Santa's Sleigh, in and around the Town Centre with his friends from Fleetwood Rotary. Thank you to all the Rotarians for their hard work again this year.
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.
On Saturday 20th December, there's a collection at the Fleetwood parkrun to support The Pantry foodbank. If you are joining as a runner, volunteer or cheerleader and are able to, a donation of a tinned or long-life cupboard item, toiletries or maybe a Christmas treat is appreciated.
There's also an extra park run in Fleetwood on New Year's Day ...begin 2026 as you mean to go on ... the event starts at the usual time of 9am next to Marine Hall.
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 on the 25th December, a wonderful group of volunteers will be giving their time to host the FREE Fleetwood Christmas Day Dinner.
If you enjoy a family get-together for Christmas, and know how much work goes into the planning and on the day, you can start to imagine what's involved in hosting an event for 150 people or more!
Local resident Heather, her family and friends have already put many hours into making this year's event a success. Fleetwood Sea Cadets have generously donated their centre on the corner of Beach Road and Princes Way; additional catering facilities have been hired; funds raised for the food, drinks and treats and volunteers recruited to set the room, serve the meal and 'taxi' people to and from the venue. Further offers of help are still needed, especially as drivers on the day.
If you can spare an hour or two on Christmas Eve to help with the preparations or at the dinner on Christmas Day, please contact director@emberandblossom.co.uk or telephone Heather on 07958 558135.
You will be helping to make it a day to remember - a huge thankyou to everyone involved.
The Fleetwood Christmas Dinner is a fantastic community initiative and is attracting some well-deserved attention from the media, locally and nationally.
Keep your eyes on TV over the next week or so for more about the people and the story behind the Christmas Dinner including a very special programme over the Christmas holiday. In fact, Heather was interviewed on Channel 5 earlier today.
> Watch here.
If you or anyone you know is aged 16-25, out of education or employment ... recruitment is now open for the next King’s Trust programme in Fleetwood.
Hosted by Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service from the Fleetwood Community Fire, this programme commences on 26th January 2026. Group leader Chloe says,
"This is a 12-week self-development accredited through Preston College meaning the young people gain a qualification in Employability, Teamwork and Community Skills. Not only this but the young people are able to receive bursary payments while on the course to help with travel and lunch costs etc. With a residential week away, work placement opportunities, many fantastic guests and the chance to learn/practice fire safety, the time flies but it is very fun and rewarding."
> For further details on the King's Trust in Fleetwood please contact chloetipping@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Suggestions of community-based projects for the young people are also welcomed.
A couple of community health checks in the next few days ...
The Hepatitis C Trust and Level Up Fleetwood Familes in Recovery are working together to offer free testing on Thursday 18th December, 5pm - 7pm, North Albert Street, outside The Pantry. Everyone tested will receive a FREE £10 voucher for ASDA.
Fylde Coast Medical Services and Fleetwood Primary Care are at Highbury Stadium on Saturday 20th December before Fleetwood's game with Gillingham. Pop in for a blood pressure check and a chat about your health from 12noon to kick-off at 3pm.
There's no booking required for either of the check-ups, you may have to wait to be seen.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2026
Like all communities, Fleetwood has challenges to face but we also have some great opportunities to make positive changes for the future.
After securing £20m for Fleetwood over 10 years, our MP Lorraine Beavers is inviting local residents, businesses and community groups to suggest how it can be spent to benefit everyone. The announcement of the Chair for the Fleetwood panel and more details of the next steps is expected soon.
> Lorraine Beavers MP on Facebook
As we announced last week, anyone with an interest in the arts, heritage and culture in the Fleetwood area is invited to attend an Open Meeting at Marine Hall on the evening of 21st January - an opportunity to share ideas for new projects and events in the community and to offer your time and expertise to bring them to life. More details will be shared soon.
> Future Fleetwood on Facebook
Our own Healthier Fleetwood monthly meetings bring together residents and community groups to share Good News and gain support for grass roots projects. Come along if you have something to say or if you just want to listen and find out What's On in Fleetwood. Meetings are held at Emmanuel Mount Church, 6.30pm on the first Wednesday evening of the month - resuming on 4th February 2026.
There's also several community events already planned for next year including ...
JoyFest on Sunday 1st February at Marine Hall:
Free activities and family fun based on the Five Ways of Wellbeing.
> See JoyFest 2026 on Facebook
Prosper Careers Fair on 24th February at Marine Hall
Showcasing careers opportunities within Wyre and the surrounding area.
> Register your interest to attend as an employer
CineWyre Film Festival, February 26th to March 1st at Marine Hall
Four days of short films, feature films, entertainment and events.
> Visit the CineWyre website for more information
Social Prescribing Day on 26th March:
Meet Fleetwood's Social Prescribers, find out how they can help support your wellbeing and discover What's On in the local community. Full details of the venue and times will be confirmed in the New Year.
MoveFest Fleetwood with Ron's Run on Sunday 7th June
A new festival of movement, fitness and wellbeing is coming to Fleetwood!
> Follow Ron's Run and Wyre Moving More for updates ahead of the event
FLEETWOOD COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
To discover WHAT'S ON and how to get involved ...
> Visit our website here
The calendar is regularly updated but your help is also appreciated.
Any additions and amendments ... please contact us by email to listening@healthierfleetwood.co.uk
We hope you all have a safe and Happy Christmas with your family and friends, and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2026!
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