GOOD NEWS - 24th September
- Healthier Fleetwood
- Sep 24
- 7 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
A once-tired storage room in the colonnade, Marine Hall has been transformed into a fully equipped bike repair workshop, thanks to £22,000 of funding from the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The refurbishment included the installation of secure shutters, new workbenches, storage units, and a full suite of tools, creating a safe, organised, and welcoming space for volunteers to carry out vital repairs. Now open twice a week, the workshop is run by a dedicated team of local volunteers who repair donated bicycles and distribute them to individuals in need across Wyre. A simple bicycle can be a lifeline, providing a means of transport to work or school, supporting physical and mental health, and offering independence and mobility.
Tony, one of the volunteers, says, “I really enjoy volunteering at the bike repair workshop in Fleetwood. The bikes come to us second-hand from the local community, and we repair them so they can be donated to people who really need them. Some use them for exercise or mobility, others to get to job interviews or to work, and for children it can mean having a bike when their family couldn’t otherwise afford one.
It's the last few days to vote in the Coastal Radio Local Hero Awards 2025.
Categories include Volunteer, Carer, Young Achiever and Charity of the Year as well as Sporting Hero, Charitable Event, Animal Champion, Community Champion and a Local Hero for Wyre. Nominees will be shortlisted and the winners announced at a gala dinner event in October at The Grand Hotel Blackpool.
Larkholme Primary School has launched a new book-lending library.
There's a range of titles available for children and adults, some are also free to go to a good home AND donations of books in good condition are appreciated. Pop along on Thursday afternoons between 3.30pm and 4pm to see what you can find to start a new reading adventure!
Congratulations all round this week at Fleetwood Cricket Club!
Despite a wash out of their last game of the season, the Second XI were crowned 2025 Champions of Northern Pyramid Division Two.
A proud afternoon at the Broadwater ground as the Club celebrated another successful season for the junior section at the annual presentation and young player Matilda has been starring in the BBC's 'Field of Dreams' with Freddie Flintoff.
Men's Shed Fleetwood support the local community in so many ways, usually without any fuss or fanfare.
This week they received a fantastic donation of £700 from Wyre Lodge Freemasons of The Bull pub in Poulton towards the weekly Veterans Breakfast.
They say, "Massive thank you. Amazing donation from amazing people. Forever indebted, God bless to all involved."
Men's Shed are also among the many community groups proud to support Fleetwood's Remembrance Service.
It was looking like this year's event would not include a marching band but of course the community has rallied round. As we write, the first practice session to form a band is about to start, and there's an invitation to join future sessions, held at the Fleetwood Cons Club.
Hopefully we still have plenty of beautiful Autumn days to look forward to but with the change in temperatures, it's also time to think about Winter.
Many local venues support the community by opening as Warm Spaces for people to enjoy a brew, maybe a snack and activities with others during cold months.
Any businesses, voluntary groups, churches planning to offer support are invited to send the details through to Healthier Fleetwood. We will be compiling these for a printed leaflet and to share online, supported by Wyre Council.
If you are considering opening as a Warm Space, Lancashire County Council's grant scheme is now accepting applications.
This has been set up for local organisations and groups within the voluntary, community, and faith sector, as well as for parish and town councils, to support the creation and improvement of warm and welcoming spaces for residents, focussing on those in need.
Applicants can apply for up to £750.
The first round of the grant scheme will run until Sunday 19 October 2025. Decisions will be made within 14-days from the date of application closure.
FOCUS ON ... Macmillan Cancer Support
It is estimated that 3 million people in the UK are living with cancer, affecting their lives and their families.
We are fortunate to have so many wonderful, caring organisations, voluntary groups and individuals giving their time and expertise to offer practical help and somebody to listen, none more so than Macmillan Cancer Support.
Many of you will know the Fylde Coast Macmillan team working from Blackpool Victoria Hospital, venues across the region and locally, from their base at The HUB Fleetwood.
They offer a range of services working with their many partners in the community, hosting support groups and activities, and being there for a friendly chat when it's needed.
There's usually somebody available in the Fleetwood office, Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm, using the Bold Street entrance of the former hospital building. You can also call 01253 955710 for information.
And it's a very busy time of year for Macmillan with the annual Coffee Morning events including several we know of in and around Fleetwood ...
Friday 26th September, 9.30am - Noon
Fleetwood Methodist Church
Fleetwood Road
Friday 26th September, 10am - 2pm
Heart of the Hub Cafe, The HUB
Bold Street, Fleetwood
Friday 26th September, from 10am
HASSRA Sports Pavilion
Anchorsholme Lane, Thornton
Friday 26th September, from 10am
North Euston Hotel
Esplanade Fleetwood
Please pop along to your nearest event if you can and we know many local residents hold coffee mornings at home too. Thank you to everyone for hosting, baking, and donating ... and a huge thank you to Macmillan Cancer Support for everything they do.
MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS for September ...
Sea Watch
Thursday 25th September, 12.30pm
Meet by Central Beach Cafe
Join the search across The Bay for whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and seabirds, from the top of Rossall Point Tower with a local expert.
Broadway Baby Bank Fundraiser
Friday 26th September, 11am - 2pm
Broadway Medical Centre
Celebrating the first Anniversary of the Baby Bank - a raffle, tombola and cake sale at the surgery. Offers of support and donations welcome. If you can help please email sophie.smith70@nhs.net
Opening Doors
Friday 26th September, 10 - 3pm
The HUB Fleetwood
Share your memories of the Fleetwood Hospital building with local creative artist Joseph Travis. These will be recorded on paper and audio and presented in an exhibition and on other media. There's no need to book, just drop in for a chat and get involved. You can also find out more about the guided sketch tours with Joseph on Friday 3rd October.
Fleetwood Beach Clean
Saturday 27th September, 10.30am - 12
Meet by Central Beach Cafe
Join The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery for their monthly beach clean event. All equipment is provided - please wear suitable clothes and footwear for the weather and the beach.
Harvest Festival
Sunday 28th September from 10.45am
Fleetwood Methodist Church
Join the Autumn celebrations, songs and service with the ministers and congregation at Fleetwood Methodist Church on Fleetwood Road.
Fleetwood Donkey Derby
Sunday 28th September from 11am
Esplanade by The Mount
Who will be the champion runner and rider at this inaugural event? 20 community groups and businesses will take part in a series of races. There's also fairground rides, food and live music.
Come along to join the fun ... offers to help on the day are also greatly appreciated!
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.
Mount Ward Wombles
Every Saturday from 10am - 11am
Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road
Help keep the local neighbourhood tidy with Cllr Jimi Kuruvakadua and the Mount Ward Wombles at the weekly litter pick. Meet at the park gates, all equipment is provided, come dressed for the weather!
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!
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
Any additions and amendments ... please contact us by email to
AND FINALLY ...
... a reminder it's the Healthier Fleetwood Open meeting next Wednesday.
Join local residents, voluntary groups and organisations from the community to share what's on, how to get involved and suggest ideas for something new. An hour or two of positivity and inspiration, FREE to attend and with refreshments.
At this meeting we have an extra conversation ... Earlier this year, Wyre Council conducted a survey of residents, called 'Life in Wyre'. 4,000 residents were sent a questionnaire in the post, and the same questionnaire was also offered for completion online. The topics covered in the questionnaire were living in Wyre, communications, pride in place & community safety, and health & wellbeing.
At the Open Meeting a member of the Community Team from Wyre Council will be share a survey report that is relevant for the Fleetwood area ... and everyone is invited to discuss some of the responses given - do you agree or disagree with them?
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Please come along .... Wednesday 1st October, 6.30pm, Emmanuel Mount Church.
All very welcome ... see you there and bring a friend!
Keep sending in your GOOD NEWS to share ...
... we look forward to seeing you all soon and until the next time, take care.
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