GOOD NEWS - 24th June 2026
- Jun 24
- 5 min read
Updated: 9 hours ago
It's Armed Forces Week and as always the Fleetwood Community is there for veterans and serving personnel with support and events.
Last weekend saw many flag-raising ceremonies across the Country and locally veterans joined a walk from the Lower Lighthouse to The Mount on Sunday morning.
At the Fleetwood Town Community Trust veterans garden, their flag was raised on Tuesday - the garden is one of the many ways the Trust offer support. Regular activities include:
Walk and Talk sessions
Gardening Club
Online Zoom session for those experiencing isolation or mobility challenges
Coffee Morning at the garden
Veterans Football Team training at Fleetwood Town Rugby Club
There's also regular social events, and health and wellbeing support available.
Thank you to Tony and the team at the Trust for all their hard work and care.
The Blue Light Bimble & Brew group also offer friendship to veterans, serving personnel and in this case, for members of the emergency services too. They meet in Fleetwood most weeks for a brew, sometimes a walk or an activity depending on the weather.
Find out more about The Royal British Legion Fleetwood Branch including how you can support the year-round Poppy Appeal by visiting their Facebook page here.
Broadway Medical Centre has an Armed Forces Coffee Morning on Friday 26th June. Call in between 10am and 1pm for a brew, cake and a chat - donations to the Help for Heroes charity.
The Armed Forces Family Funday is at Memorial Park on Saturday 27th June.
Join Fleetwood Town Council and their community partners for an event packed with exhibits and displays, stalls and rides, fun and games for all the family from 10am to 4pm.
Also Saturday 27th, the grand opening of the new Fleetwood Vet's Shed.
This drop-in centre will be run by veterans for veterans offering a safe, supportive space to meet, talk and listen. Members of the Fleetwood Mens Shed, the Fleetwood branch of the Duke of Lancashire's Regimental Association and many others in the community have been involved in the setting up of this project. Call in to 9 Copse Road aka 'The Bunker' from 1pm on Saturday to meet some of the wonderful volunteers.
MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS TO ENJOY INCLUDE ...
Friday 26th June, 7.30pm for 8pm
Martin's Quiz Night
Fleetwood Bowling Club, Upp' Lune St
Enjoy a friendly, fundraiser supporting Fylde & Wyre Community Defibrilators, Counselling in the Community and Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs.
Saturday 27th June, 10am - 4pm
Armed Forces Funday
Fleetwood Memorial Park
To mark the annual Armed Forces Day enjoy the displays and exhibits, community stalls, family fun & games in Memorial Park.
Saturday 27th June, 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!
Saturday 27th June from 2pm
Fundraising Concert
St Peter's Church, Lord Street
'Songs Through The Decades' hosted by The Dream Team Singers and Poulton People's Choir is in aid of Fleetwood's Pantry Foodbank. Tickets £5pp available on the door. There's a raffle and refreshments too.
Sunday 28th June, 11am - 4pm
Craft Fair
Jim's Bar, Highbury Stadium
Free admission to this event showcasing a range of goods from talented crafters and small businesses. Stall holder inquiries: email marissa@memorylanefairs.com
Wednesday 30th June, 7pm
Fleetwood Town Council Town Meeting
North Euston
Fleetwood Town Council invite the community to hear updates from:
Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service on proposed changes at Fleetwood Fire Station; United Utilities on the pipeline at Rossall; from recipients of the Grant Aid funding; from Onwards Events with news of their community events for the rest of the year including Christmas.
No ticket/booking required.
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 ... July kicks off with another busy weekend we'll have a full preview next week.
There's also something a little different coming to Fleetwood later in the month!
What do you get when you cross a troupe of sideshow performers, a gaggle of gossiping landladies and three seagull goddesses? The answer is ... Sideshows, Seagulls and Shanties!
This new show, from Blackpool-based creative company The Old Electric, uses songs, movement, aerial, puppetry, poetry and a pinch of the preposterous to showcase short stories inspired by local people, places and histories.
St Nicholas Church on Broadway is hosting a special performance of the show on Saturday 11th July at 11am. Tickets are FREE with a refundable deposit of £2.50pp.
IN AND AROUND FLEETWOOD ...
The Pride in Fleetwood board are seeking ideas and feedback from the community on two topics identified by the public consultation last year.
What does accessibility means to you! If you read this copy of the Good News in time, there's a drop-in event at North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood this evening (Wednesday 24th June) 4.30pm to 6.30pm to share your thoughts. It might be wheelchair friendly ramps into a paddling pool, smoother pavements on Lord Street, free activities for local children, better signposting with clearer writing, more seating, or many other things. There's no need to pre-book, just come along to join the conversation.
In partnership with Play Inclusion Project the Pride in Fleetwood board is gathering views on the local SEND provision (Special Educational Needs and Disability). This consultation will help ensure that the voices of children, young people, parents and carers influence decisions on funding over the next 5 years.
For any inquiries regarding Pride in Fleetwood and their work in the community please email info@prideinfleetwood.uk or visit the official website here.
Fleetwood Town Community Trust and Lancashire Mind now offer FREE mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people.
The sessions combine virtual wellbeing coaching service with face to face support and are held every other Wednesday at the Youth Hub, North Albert Street from 6pm - 8pm. For any further information email community@fleetwoodtownfc.com
This current spell of very hot weather isn't for everyone but the new outdoor area at The HUB Fleetwood is a great place to enjoy the sunshine!
Next to the Heart of The Hub Cafe you can grab a hot or cold drink, something to eat and meet the wondeful team of staff and volunteers from One Fylde. The cafe is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am to around 2.30pm using the Bold Street or carpark entrances of the former Fleetwood Hospital building and call in to say hello to us at Healthier Fleetwood too!
AND FINALLY ... congratulations to Cheryl and the team of volunteers at Fleetwood Carnival.
Held in glorious sunshine, the event included the traditional parade along the Esplanade and through the Town Centre. Big crowds turned out to wave and support the floats, community groups, bands and local residents in fancy dress like the Scarecrows and Donkeys! A huge amount of work goes into planning this event, particularly this year. Thank you.
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