GOOD NEWS - 27th May 2026
- May 27
- 4 min read
NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS WEEK is fast approaching and Healthier Fleetwood have teamed up with Fleetwood Rotary to host an event showcasing many of the opportunities to support your community through volunteering.
Local residents are invited to join us this Saturday, 30th May, from 11am - 2pm at Emmanuel Mount Church, Church Road for the Fleetwood Volunteers Fayre. You can chat over a brew with members of these groups and organisations active in Fleetwood:
Wyre Council
Fleetwood In Bloom
The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery
NCI Fleetwood
Fleetwood Wombles
Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs
RBL Poppy Appeal (Fleetwood)
Wyre Scouts
Girl Guides
Behind Closed Doors
Onward Events, organisers of some of Fleetwood's biggest festivals and days out.
Some organisations can't attend on the day but do have volunteering opportunities and one-off events that need support. Browse the Healthier Fleetwood table and pick up a leaflet of what's available - please get in touch to display your group's details.
Members of Fleetwood Rotary Club will be 'meeting and greeting' on the day and sharing more about their work in the local community and further afield.
Fleetwood Volunteers Fayre is FREE to attend and there's no need to pre-book.
> For further information - please see the Facebook event here and you can also email listening@healthierfleetwood.co.uk with any questions about the event.
We'll be sharing more news about ways to volunteer all next week on the Healthier Fleetwood Facebook page and in person from our Information Centre at The HUB Fleetwood, Bold Street.
Volunteers are making a huge difference in the community whether it be through a regular activity or by taking on a challenge to raise funds for a good cause and this week there's several to acknowledge ...
Rachel Brindle, a science teacher at Cardinal Allen High School completed the London Marathon, and her sponsors have contributed an amazing £2,000 for Fleetwood's Pantry foodbank.
As we write, Luke Helmn is resting after the third of his 5 marathons in 5 days, supporting The Big Food project, before the Ron's Run event on Sunday 7th June, also for The Pantry Foodbank.
Over £600 was collected by the members of Fleetwood People's Pier last Saturday at a Tombola and Clothes Sale. The funds will go towards the group's plans for a new attraction on the Promenade site.
And a concert for RNLI Fleetwood was a hugely enjoyable evening thanks to, among others, the wonderful singers from Harmony & Health.
Jim Southern, chef at Heart of the Hub cafe is preparing for a Tough Mudder. He will be raising funds for One Fylde and their work supporting and empowering adults with learning difficulties.
All the board members of Pride in Fleetwood are volunteers, giving their time to support the community.
'Meet The Board' to find out why they want to help identify and guide the projects funded by the UK Government through the Pride in Place programme.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDE ...
Thursday 28th May at 10am
Lancashire Living Seas Trail
From Fleetwood Boating Lake
A gentle, 2km walk along the Promenade and sand dunes to learn more about the nature and fauna, before a visit to Rossall Tower for a view across Morecambe Bay.
Thursday 28th May
Children's Crafts
Fleetwood Museum, Queens Terrace
FREE sessions for children 4-11 year olds. Everything is provided just come along to make a fabulous treasure chest or map. Two times available: either 11am - noon or 1pm - 2pm. The children must be accompanied by an adult on the day.
Booking is essential. Please call Fleetwood Museum on 01253 876621.
There's also a Family Fun Day in Marine Hall Gardens, Thursday 28th May, 10am - 2pm hosted by the Wyre Family Hub and their partners. Activities, games, crafts for kids and adults ... FREE to attend a FREE buffet lunch. See the contact details above for more.
Saturday 30th May, 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 30th May from 7pm
Bingo Night
Fleetwood Cricket Club, Broadwater
A monthly bingo night with cash prizes for the adults and a Kids chocolate bingo.
All welcome for a fun night!
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
THIS WEEK'S CYBER TIP
Online safety is very important to your overall anxiety level. Lancashire Police and Healthier Fleetwood volunteer Dave Carlos shares advice ...
Save your passwords to your browser
All modern browsers (e.g. Chrome, Edge and Safari) offer to save your passwords, as you create them. The National Cyber Security Centre advise you to do this, it’s safe. It also means that you can create unique, strong passwords for all your accounts. You won’t need to remember them yourself, the browser does it for you. Don’t use the same password for all your accounts!
Next time ... what about 2-step verification?
AND FINALLY ...
Maybe it's the sunshine but this month seems to have flown by and our next Healthier Fleetwood meeting is only a week away.
We're back at Emmanuel Mount Church on Wednesday 3rd June for an evening of positivity, as community groups share updates on their work and we discuss ideas for something new. Doors at 6pm for 6.30pm start, come along to speak or to listen as you prefer. No need to book and of course, there's a brew available too. See you there!
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