GOOD NEWS - 21st January 2026
- Healthier Fleetwood
- Jan 21
- 6 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Fleetwood's Memorial Park is a fantastic open, green space ... somewhere for local residents of all ages to feel proud of and enjoy all-year round.
Maintained by the hard-working team of ground staff, the programme of events. activities and litter-picks are hosted and supported by the volunteers from The Friends of Fleetwood Memorial Park and also the Mount Ward Wombles.
The Wombles are out and about on most Saturday mornings helping to keep the park and the surrounding area clean and tidy. This week they will be meeting at 10am on Highbury Avenue, opposite Eastwood Avenue and collecting for an hour or so. Equipment is provided, please dress for the weather.
Healthier Fleetwood is looking forward joining the Friends of Memorial Park a little later in the day to support the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch weekend. Come and say hello at the gazebo near the Cenotaph, 11am - 1pm, to pick up a guide and a recording sheet. Surveys are taking place across the UK between 23rd and 25th January, helping to understand the habits of the birds, and protect their numbers for the future.
Copies of the guide and recording sheet are available from our Information Centre at The HUB Fleetwood.
And looking ahead ... the date for the Friends of Memorial Park Family Funday 2026 was announced this week ... Saturday 11th July.
Fleetwood Town Community Trust have released their latest monthly report.
It's also a round-up of their work in 2025 ... you will find out more about the positive outcomes from their BTEC and Degree programmes; the continuing development of the Friends of the Trust; inclusive health and wellbeing activities for all ages and many other community initiatives. Congratulations to the team on another successful year.
Also just announced, the date for this year's 'Stadium Sleepout', Friday 6th March.
This event gives individuals the opportunity to spend a night, under the stars in the Memorial Stand at Highbury Stadium, reflecting on the harsh realities faced by people sleeping rough, and to support those working to provide alternatives. Fleetwood Town Community Trust is working in partnership this year with Salvation Army, YMCA Fylde Coast and Lancashire Mind.
There's another great learning opportunity coming up in Fleetwood with the team from Blackpool & Fylde College.
If you want to feel more confident using your phone or digital device, you don’t need to be 'tech-savvy', just curious and ready to learn! The FREE Multiply: Phones & Devices session will support everyday digital skills in a friendly, relaxed environment. It's on Friday 23rd January from 12noon to 3pm at The HUB Fleetwood, Bold Street. Places are available for anyone aged 19+ and living in Wyre. You will learn about ...
Using your smartphone or tablet
Everyday settings made simple such as Wi-Fi, apps, updates
Staying safe online
Tips to make daily tasks easier
There's also a FREE £15 shopping voucher for completing the session!
Fylde Coast Medical Services are hosting a series of FREE health checks next month including at couple of locations in Fleetwood.
The checks only take about 20 minutes and involves answering some general questions about a persons health, as well as a few simple health tests. Appointments are for patients aged 40 - 74 years. The checks include: height/weight; blood pressure; cholesterol; blood sugar; and basic questions about family history, exercise, alcohol and smoking.
On completion of the NHS Health Check, a cardiovascular disease risk score will be given, which is an estimate of how likely that person is to get heart disease or have a stroke in the next 10 years. They can also find out their risk of developing kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes. Depending on the score, advice will be given about how to lower these risks with lifestyle changes.
Upcoming health checks in Fleetwood are as follows ...
Thursday 5th February at Strive Community Cafe, Northfleet Avenue. FY7 7ND
Saturday 14th February at Affinity Lancashire Outlet by the Next Store. FY7 6AE
Healthier Fleetwood was honoured to receive Tia's Crown 'Special Recognition' at their Mental Health Awards last year - nominations for 2026 are now open!
Tia's Crown say ... "These awards provide an opportunity to recognize individuals and organizations, from grassroots initiatives to corporate endeavors, who are making a significant impact by transforming perceptions of mental health, advocating for its benefits, and demonstrating exemplary leadership.
There are 10 categories available for you to nominate the individuals, causes, and organizations you hold in high regard."
Finalists and winners will be honoured at Viva Blackpool on Friday, March 20th, 2026.
Tickets are available by contacting admin@tiascrown.co.uk
COMMUNITY EVENTS for January include ...
Martin's Monthly Quiz
Friday 23rd January, 7.30pm for 8pm
Fleetwood Bowling Club
Enjoy a friendly, fundraiser supporting Fylde & Wyre Community Defibrilators, Counselling in the Community and Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs.
Fleetwood Beach Clean
Saturday 31st January, 10.30am - noon
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!
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 gets 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' it's a community ... somewhere to make and meet friends and there's great food served from the cafe!
One of the most popular community-focussed events of recent years is the Fleetwood Jumble Trail ... and it's back for 2026.
Three dates have been announced, all on Sundays starting on April 26th, each from 10am to 4pm.
If you have any pre-loved items you want to pass on on and maybe earn a few ££s, set up a table in your front garden or on the doorstep and join the fun.
It's also a great way to make new friends as you go round the Town visiting the other stallholders.
A map of all the locations is compiled and shared a few days before each event.
FLEETWOOD COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
To discover WHAT'S ON across the Town 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
And finally ... thank you to our visitors at the Healthier Fleetwood Information Centre during the first weeks of the New Year. We've had many great conversations with local residents looking to try something new for their health and wellbeing, and also suggesting ideas for groups and activities.
No two days are the same and we never know what to expect! If you haven't called in yet, find us at the Bold Street entrance of the former Fleetwood hospital - opening hours below.
Until the next time, take care.
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