GOOD NEWS - 1st July
- Jul 1
- 8 min read
Updated: 12 hours ago
Are you looking to take the next step in your career, education, or personal development?
The Community First Team invite you to their Training & Education Fair on Thursday 9th July to discover a range of opportunities from local organisations, training providers, and support services. Find them at 1-7 Lord Street, opposite St Peter's Church. Whether it's to gain new skills, explore career options, or find your next course, there's something for everyone!
Training opportunities
Friendly advice and support
Pathways to help you move forward
There's no booking needed, just come along and have a chat! For more info ...
Telephone: 07485 326775
E-mail: fyh@communityfirstbwf.org
For anyone aged 16-25 and out of education and employment recruiting for the next King’s Trust programme, formerly The Prince’s Trust, is now open!
In partnership with Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service and based at Fleetwood Community Fire Station, the course starts on Monday 21st September for 12 weeks. It's an opportunity for the young people to:
Build their confidence
Gain new skills
Enhance their employability
Make new friends
The programme is accredited through Preston College meaning the participants gain a qualification in Employability, Teamwork and Community Skills. Not only this but they 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 information please contact Chloe Tipping, Team Leader (Fleetwood)
Fleetwood Town Community Trust have a number of vacancies at the moment.
Paid full-time and part-time roles include Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Media and Communications Officer, Sports Tutors and Coaches and for Youth Workers.
Improving the prospects for local residents through education, training and work opportunities is central to the ethos of all the partners at The HUB Fleetwood.
Adam Lent is a Senior Consultant for The King's Fund - a highly respected and proactive independent charity working to improve health and care in England. A regular visitor to Fleetwood, Adam has recently published an article on the King's Fund website which celebrates the successes of local residents, community organisations and the NHS, and looks ahead to what the future may bring. Healthier Fleetwood is delighted to be included alongside many community partners mentioned in the article.
And the next round of free NHS Health Checks have started at The HUB.
- dates are available on 15th July and every two weeks until the end of August.
Even though you might be feeling great, you may be at risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, diabetes or dementia. Free NHS Health Checks are available for anyone aged 40 to 74 years and Free Mini Health Checks for anyone over 18 to 39 years. Bookable appointments will be every 30 minutes from 9.30am to 4.30pm from the Thrive Centre on the North Albert Street side of the former hospital building.
Like his fellow Fleetwood Rotarians, Maurice Dowsing offers his time to good causes in the community and this month he's jumping out of a plane, with a parachute, to support Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs!
Maurice says, "I wanted to do something special for my 80th year so, I intend to do a Skydive at Pilling on the 9th July in celebration of Fleetwood Rotary's 100th year who helped in founding the Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs to provide free access to our beautiful beach for wheelchair users, their family and friends."
As we approach the end of the school year, Westview Community Association have opened up their Uniform Bank.
Donations of clean, good quality shirts, trousers, skirts, blazers, ties, socks and shoes for any of the local schools will be greatly appreciated. If you have any items to offer, please drop them off to the Centre on Eden Avenue until the 3rd August. Distribution of the uniform will begin on the 10th August.
> Telephone: 01253 870133
We've been contacted about an opportunity for care workers and receptionists to be part of a recruitment campaign on behalf of the Department of Health & Social Care.
The campaign celebrates the incredible impact of adult social care and the meaningful relationships that develop between care workers and the people they support. Its aim is to encourage people to consider a career in adult social care. Applications close on 9th July. Filming will take place in August and there is a fee for your involvement.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the 'Songs Through The Decades' concert at St Peter's Church.
The event raised an amazing £1,100 for The Pantry Foodbank in Fleetwood, making a huge difference to their work.
COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR JULY INCLUDE ...
Saturday 4th July, 12noon - 5pm
Fleetwood Moves
Marine Hall & Gardens
Whether you’re a dancer, a music lover, or just looking for a fantastic family day out, this FREE festival has something for you. From aerial displays to live folk and inclusive performances, it’s a celebration of our community you won't want to miss. Performances and workshops with ... Inner State Theatre; Dance Syndrome; Tramshed Theatre Co; Harmony & Health; Indepen-Dance; Ben Wilson Dance; Fleetwood Fusion and many more!
Sunday 5th July, meet at 10am
Fleetwood Colour Run
Central Beach by Marine Hall
Held in memory of Lisa Birtwistle, a much-loved friend and colleague from her work as a social prescriber and with community organisations in Fleetwood. It's family fun on the beach - come along in a plain white t-shirt, one you don't mind being covered in the non-toxic, coloured paint powder! Funds raised will be passed on to local cancer support groups.
Friday 10th July from 2pm
Summer Fayre
St Mary's Primary School, London St
Enjoy cakes & food, bouncy castle, lucky dip, bottle tombola and Splat the Teacher at St Mary's Summer Fayre. If you would like a stall please contact the school office on 01253 878445
Saturday 11th July, 11am - 3pm
Family Fun Day
Memorial Park, Fleetwood
Join the Friends of Fleetwood Memorial Park for their annual family fun day, raising awareness of the work they do and funds for equipment and events in the park. Community stalls, rides and a bouncy castle, displays and more!
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July
Fleetwood Scarecrow Festival
Across Fleetwood
Local residents, community groups and businesses have been making scarecrows ready to display ... this year's theme is 'Heroes & Villains' from film and TV.
Have fun spotting them around town over the weekend - a map will be shared on the Facebook page a few days beforehand.
The Three Lights pub on Herring Arm Road are hosting a weekend of scarecrow-themed activities over the 11th & 12th July - see their Facebook event here
Wednesday 15th July, 6pm - 8pm
Peoples Emergency Briefing
Fleetwood Cricket Club
A free 50 minute film on the nature and climate crisis hosted by naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham. An opportunity to watch, reflect and discuss in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Saturday 18th July, 10am - 2pm
Charity Coffee Morning
Larkholme Community Centre
Larkholme Community Centre's Thursday Morning Club hosts a fundraiser for Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs. Hot food & drinks, delicious cakes, raffle & crafts. Donations welcome on the day!
Sunday 19th July, 10am - 4pm
Fleetwood Festival of Transport
Lord Street and Town Centre
Tram Sunday is definitely ON this year! Fleetwood's BIGGEST day out goes ahead with its mix of classic vehicles on display, live music and entertainment, stalls, rides and much more. Final details will be shared next week AND it's not too late to volunteer your help!
Saturday 25th July, 10.30am - 12noon
Fleetwood Beach Care
Central Beach
Join The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery on Fleetwood Beach to explore the strandline and pick up litter and plastic off the beach in a bid to help nature thrive!
Friday 31st July, 7.30pm for 8pm
Martin's Quiz Night
Fleetwood Bowling Club, Upp' Lune Street
Enjoy a friendly, fundraiser supporting Fylde & Wyre Community Defibrilators, Counselling in the Community and Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs.
FLEETWOOD COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
To discover WHAT'S ON across the Town and how to get involved ...
The calendar is regularly updated but your help is also appreciated.
Any additions and amendments ... please contact us by email to
LOOKING AHEAD ... more details of the NEW Fleetwood Food, Fish and Music Festival have been released.
This takes place at Fleetwood Market over the weekend of 14th - 16th August 2026.
There’s something for everyone with a packed programme of entertainment and activities, including live music and entertainment; live cooking demonstrations from talented local chefs; traditional funfair for all ages; heritage stalls and displays, including Fleetwood Museum and its maritime collections.
A highlight of the festival will be the much-anticipated return of an historic competition on the Friday ...
Calling all primary school-aged children ... could you be Fleetwood’s next Fish Queen or King? Dive into fin-tasy tradition and dress to impress. Whether you're a sparkling mermaid, mighty merman or cheeky sea creature, let your imagination swim wild. The competition will be judged by the Mayor, bringing back a Fleetwood tradition not seen since 1939!
> Register your interest by email to fleetwoodmkt@wyre.gov.uk
Fleetwood Folk Club have announced the dates of this year's Festival.
The event will take place from 3rd to 7th September at The Strawberry Gardens on Poulton Road, Fleetwood. Full details of the line-ups will be shared nearer the time. The weekly folk sessions continue at the venue on Thursday evenings at 8.30pm - FREE admission with donations to charity.
CYBER SECURITY TIPS ... 5
Returning after a short power-down, Lancashire Police and Healthier Fleetwood volunteer Dave Carlos shares advice regarding online safety.
Update your devices ... Most devices will offer you updates on a regular basis. The National Cyber Security Centre say that you should always update your devices as soon as possible after they are offered by the manufacturers. Put simply, they will increase the safety and security of your systems. Turn on the automatic updates - it is one of the easiest and quickest ways to increase your online safety.
Next time ... Back-up your data, it’s important!
AND FINALLY ... a reminder that we DON'T have a Healthier Fleetwood Open Meeting this month.
It was scheduled for this evening (1st July) but as there's an England World Cup game due to kick off at 5pm, we've postponed our get-together until 6.30pm, Wednesday 5th August. Here's hoping that Harry, Jude and the lads do their part and we're all celebrating later!
Keep sending in your GOOD NEWS to share with the Fleetwood community.
Until the next time, take care.
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