GOOD NEWS - 21st May
- Healthier Fleetwood
- May 21
- 6 min read
Updated: May 23
We've just had the FA Cup Final, there's a big European Final this evening and the Premier League season ends at the weekend ... by coincidence, this week's bulletin is packed with football and sporting connections!
Kicking off with congratulations to Fleetwood Town Community Sports College who secured the North West League title with a 1-0 victory over Liverpool last week. The College say, "There have been many moments of challenge in the season and in particular the last few weeks after the Easter break. The players stuck together and never lost focus of the objective. A group of fantastic players over 3 year groups, but more importantly an amazing group of people."
The players and staff have a fantastic experience to look forward to now as they will be presented with the Trophy at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 24th May before this season's EFL Championship play-off final.
Fleetwood Town Community Trust host a FREE drop-in football session for adults, every Friday, 1pm - 2pm at Poolfoot Farm.
There's no need to book, just turn up and play ... meet new friends, stay active, and enjoy the beautiful game! And if getting to the game is a problem ... jump on the FREE minibus leaving from the Bold Street carpark of The HUB Fleetwood (Fleetwood Hospital) at 12.30pm. You'll get a lift back too!
> For more information about this: email zac.roberts@fleetwoodtownfc.com
Is the next Mary Earps, Ella Toone or Lucy Bronze in Fleetwood ... Rossall School is holding a Girls Football Scholarship Day on Saturday 7th June.
Open to girls in Years 9 and above for entry in September 2025, the day will include a chance to interact with the school's Elite Footballers, participate in a skills workshop with expert coaches, demonstrate abilities in trial matches and offers the potential to secure a scholarship at Rossall. Refreshments and lunch is also provided, and girls and their families can also attend the school's Open Day.
A scholarship is ideal for students who are looking to blend the best of British academic excellence and world-class football coaching opportunities ... Rossall School's football programme is in partnership with Manchester City's UEFA qualified coaches.
Although the season's over for Fleetwood Town FC, they are looking ahead to the start of the next campaign and inviting the community to get involved.
The Club is seeking volunteers who will attend all home fixtures, ensuring the matchday experience is safe, inclusive and welcoming. Volunteering is a rewarding opportunity to gain a positive experience in a sporting environment, learning new transferable skills whilst getting to know your home-town football club even better. There's also package of benefits available to the volunteers as a thank you.
Moving away from football to other sports, Fleetwood has two new venues to challenge your family and mates to a friendly game!
The Mini-Links crazy golf on the Central Promenade, is 18 holes of family fun. Opening at weekends and in the holidays, the new operators have revived the much-loved attraction and have big plans for the Summer ahead ... as both of the pitch & putt courses will also be opening again later in the year!
The Big Fish Darts Hub opened on Lord Street, Fleetwood at the weekend.
With multiple boards, somewhere to enjoy a brew or soft drink and decorated with images of the World's top darters, it's suitable for all ages to play and practice. The Big Fish Darts Hub & Coffee Lounge is open daily from 10am to at least 8pm, the Fisherman's Walk end of Lord Street.
By the way ... 'The Big Fish' is the name for the maximum finish in darts ... 170!
Great news that Fleetwood's Marine Beach, Ferry Beach and also Rossall Beach have received Seaside Awards this year from Keep Britain Tidy.
Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who work so hard to ensure the beaches are clean and safe for people to enjoy and provide a habitat for flowers and wildlife.
Ahead of the School Half-Term holidays, follow these Facebook pages for news of activities and events for children, young people and families ...
Community Events ...
After-School Family Funday
Thursday 22nd May
Strive Community Cafe, Flakefleet
Two hours of fun in the Cafe and on the Flakefleet School playing fields including Tug o' War, kids assualt course, penalty shootout, Captain Cod and more. Tickets £1 per child (accompanied by an adult).
Kids meal deal also available at £2.50pp.
Spaces limited and must be pre-booked.
Half Term Family Fun
24th to 31st May
Affinity Lancashire Outlet
A packed week of FREE activities and events includes a Chocolate Flower Apple Workshop, Lilo & Stitch Meet and Greet, Totally Tropic
The Founder of Fleetwood
Tuesday 3rd June from 10.30am
Fleetwood Library
A historically inspired play written and performed by The Windmill Players theatre workshop members. Telling the story of Sir Peter Hesketh and how he came to create Fleetwood. FREE to attend but spaces may be limited.
RNLI Fleetwood Wreck Trek
Saturday 7th June
Central Beach, Fleetwood
Last year saw over 2,100 participants take part in this spectacular trek from Marine Hall across the sea to the old Wyre Light Lighthouse! Join RNLI Fleetwood and their partners for another fantastic event taking on the famous 3.6 mile route. This event is open to all ages providing they are able to complete the walk unaided, within a 3-hour period. Appropriate footwear/clothing for walking and shallow wading is required.
RON'S RUN
Friday 13th June from 6pm
Fleetwood Promenade
Choose the 2k family fun run or the 5K run, bring along a food item or parcel and you'll be supporting the amazing work of The Pantry (Fleetwood Foodbank) at the second Ron's Run Fleetwood event.
> Full details of the event and a link to pre-register here. You can also enter on the day.
> Ron's Run is in partnership with the Wyre Moving More programme
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!
Plenty of community events in June, further details in future GOOD NEWS bulletins:
Fleetwood Carnival - Saturday 20th June > See the Facebook page
Fleetwood Scarecrow Festival - Saturday 28th & 29th June > See the Facebook page
Fleetwood Jumble Trail - Sunday 29th June > See the Facebook page
Da, ba, da, dan, dee, dee, dee, da ... Nee, na, na, na be my baby!
... or in other words, 90's pop icon Whigfield is joining the line-up for Flakefest on Friday 27th June.
And finally, also added performing at Flakefest this year are the wonderful Harmony & Health singers ...
... the perfect opportunity to share a lovely photo from a recent H&H session.
97 years-young Millie was joined by two community officers in the sunshine at Marine Hall. Harmony & Health love to sing outdoors at the venue during the Summer or on the first Tuesday of the month at Affinity Lancashire. Millie's favourite songs include anything by The Police ... allegedly.
> To find out more about joining the Harmony & Health singers, call Shirley: 07940 030925
Please keep sending in your GOOD NEWS to share, until the next time ... take care.
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