GOOD NEWS - 29th October
- Healthier Fleetwood
- Oct 29
- 7 min read
Updated: Nov 8
There's a strong volunteering theme to this week's GOOD NEWS ... opportunities to get more involved in your community and support your friends and neighbours.
The Welcome Table is a new initiative for low-income families and people of no fixed abode, with a hot meal, activities and access to services. Led by local partners including the Positive Futures Team from the Volunteer Centre Wyre and Fleetwood Area Police, it's due to launch ahead of the Winter months. If you have some spare time, maybe just an hour or two each week, please contact the organisers to offer your help. In return, you will can gain a free qualification in food hygiene as well as valuable employability skills.
> Email: FYH@blackpoolvolunteers.org.uk
> Telephone: 07485 326775
There's also a drop-in for anyone interested in volunteering for The Welcome Table:
Thursday 30th October from 12noon in the Heart of the Hub community cafe at The HUB, the former Fleetwood Hospital building. No need to book - just come along for a chat.
There will be plenty of chatting during the Lancashire County Council Information drop-in on Friday 31st October at Westview Community Association.
Lancashire Volunteer Partnership officer Mark will be there - the service links in with community venues and projects across the County to match individuals with appropriate volunteering roles. You can also meet staff from Fleetwood Library, health and social care, welfare rights and children & family wellbeing.
Plus you can find out more about all the ways Westview support the local community (they welcome volunteers too) AND for Halloween there's hot dogs and goody bags for the kids!
> The drop-in runs from 11am - 2pm ... it's a great chance to connect with local services, ask questions, and get support, all in the heart of your community!
RNLI Fleetwood are looking for somebody to join their amazing team.
The Water Safety Adviser is part of a team contributing towards the local Water Safety and Lifesaving Plan by going into the community and delivering RNLI approved advice. You help to identify local risks and work with partners to deliver targeted interventions.
The RNLI say, "This role for somebody who has good communication/people skills and possibly some experience of public speaking but if not, the desire to gain some skills and/or confidence in this area. If you would like to join a friendly, dedicated, motivated team and fit the criteria or have some of the required skills, we would like to hear from you."
There are currently around 1 million people in the UK living with dementia. It mainly affects people over the age of 65 but symptoms and associated conditions can impact the lives of people at a younger age.
We're looking forward to catching up with volunteers from The Walnut Tree Wyre later this week as they host the first of their new monthly drop-in events. Anne and John have many years lived experience of caring for a loved-one, and a wealth of knowledge on the support, services and activities available across Fleetwood & Wyre.
They will be in The Heart of the Hub cafe on Friday 31st November, 11am - 1pm sharing information and suggestions. Joining them is Robert, diagnosed with Parkinson's early in life but it hasn't stopped him enjoying his interests and sharing an inspiring story. These sessions are very informal, no need to book.
There's also a Dementia Care Workshop on Tuesday 4th November ...
Hosted by the team from Fleetwood Hall care home it's being held at Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood Town FC from 10am to 2pm. FREE tickets are limited and need to be booked.
And our friends from LPM Dance have launched their new dance group for people living with Parkinson’s.
Neuro-Moves will start in December, hosted just a few miles away at Cleveleys Community Centre, Kensington Road, FY5 1ER. There's FREE taster sessions on Wednesdays 3rd, 10th and 17th December from 10.30am to 11.45am. Paid classes will start on Wednesday 7 January 2026 and cost £3.50 per person.
Helen Gould of LPM Dance says, “We're really excited to be bringing Neuro-Moves to the area. We understand that living with a neurological condition is challenging, and it's often tough to find
an activity that is accessible and designed to support particular needs. Neuro-Moves can adapt movement and support people wherever they are in their Parkinson’s journey. It really is a class that makes a difference ... we can't wait to get started.”
Local residents Vanessa & Ava started a wonderful community art project earlier this year ... painting stones to make a colourful snake on the Prom.
Recently the creature lost its head but thanks to another Fleetwood resident, Angie, fangs are looking good again! Why not paint a stone and add it to the snake, just along from Marine Hall heading to towards Rossall.
Thank you also to another talented local crafter, Karen ... who's been out and about placing knitted and crocheted Halloween decorations on letter boxes and benches. Always colourful and fun, the displays bring a lot of pleasure to the community.
COMMUNITY EVENTS for November ...
Autumn Fair
Sat 1st November, 10am - 12.30pm
Larkholme Community Centre
Craft stalls, cards, jewellery, food & drink and a chance to find out more about the many groups and activities at the Centre situated on Cartmel Avenue, behind the Larkholme precinct.
Book Sale
Saturday 1st November, 11am - 3pm
No 8 Queens Terrace, next door to Fleetwood Museum
Browse and buy from the wide range of titles covering topics such as Maritime History, Biographies, Model Ship Building and much, much more! All books are available at £1 each to support the Museum's projects.
Fleetwood Firework Display
Wednesday 5th November from 5.15pm
Marine Hall Gardens
Hosted by Fleetwood Town Council there's a DJ and entertainment from 5.15pm with the display at 6.30pm. Plus a range of food vendors with some tasty treats.
FREE to attend!
Christmas Market
Saturday 8th November, 11am - 2pm
Fleetwood Methodist Church
Stalls of home-decor, skincare, toys, jewellery, fragrance, cakes & bakes and more. Live music and a pop-up photo studio - suggested donation of £5.
Free entry to event.
NHS Healthcheck
Sunday 9th November, 10am - 4pm
Affinity Lancashire Outlet
Offering a blood pressure check and time for a lifestyle conversation with a member of the team. Anyone aged 40-74 is eligible to attend these sessions although pre-booking required.
Healthier Fleetwood Open Meeting
Wednesday 12th November, 6.30pm
Emmanuel Mount Church, Mount Road
Find out what's happening in your community and how to get involved. Suggest ideas for something new and be supported to make it happen! All welcome.
Doors and a brew from 6pm, we usually finish around 8.30pm. No need to book.
Please note the change of date for the Open Meeting ... put back a week to avoid a clash with Bonfire Night events. Thank you.
Lancashire Night
Friday 14th November, 7pm
Fleetwood Bowling Club, Upp' Lune St
Friends of Fleetwood Museum invite you to celebrate Lancashire night! Hot pot supper, poems, a Lancashire quiz, a raffle and tunes by 'Trouble at t'Mill' & Friends. Tickets: £10 for "Friends" members and £12 for non-members - available from Fleetwood Museum (subject to availability)
> Telephone 01253 876621
Sea Shanty ... Fish & Chip Supper
Friday 21st November, 7pm
Fleetwood Cons Club, Lowther Avenue
Harmony & Health singers, and Fleetwood Shanty Crew host an evening of music & fun in support of the RNLI. Tickets at £10pp includes a Fish & Chip supper.
Tickets in advance to place the food order.
> Contact Shirley on 07940 030925
An Evening of Clairvoyance
Tuesday 25th November, 6pm for 7pm
Heart of the Hub Cafe, HUB Fleetwood
Enjoy a hearty pie dinner and a drink, before the Clairvoyance session with International psychic medium David Taylor. Come for the food, stay for the experience, and help charity ONE FYLDE to support people with learning disabilities and autism. £20pp.
90th Birthday Tea Dance
Thursday 27th November, 1.30pm
Marine Hall, Fleetwood
Celebrate a special day in the history of Fleetwood's iconic entertainment venue. There's a tea dance, refreshments and a heritage film about Marine Hall. Tickets are FREE but must be pre-booked.
> Book your tickets by email to marinehall@wyre.gov.uk
Festive Lights Switch On
Saturday 29th November from 4.30pm
Lord Street and Marine Hall
The lantern parade will set off from Fisherman's Walk at 4.30pm, heading through the town along Lord Street, North Albert Street and onto The Esplanade ... for the Switch-On Ceremony and Concert.
More details to be announced!
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!
COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR
WHAT'S ON across Fleetwood
Any additions and amendments ... please contact us by email to listening@healthierfleetwood.co.uk
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
A round up of news, events and appeals ahead of the Festive season.
This year's panto at Marine Hall is CINDERELLA ... oh yes it is!
A cast of TV favourites are coming to Fleetwood for the classic tale, with shows from 27th - 31st December. There are also school performances earlier in the month.
> Info and schools: Call 01253 887693 or email marinehall@wyre.gov.uk
There's a big day of family fun at The HUB Fleetwood on Saturday 6th December ...
... in the Heart of the Hub cafe between 10am and 2pm there will be live music, crafts and festive treats, Santa and a chance to learn more about the work of One Fylde, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism. Fleetwood Town Youth Hub and Healthier Fleetwood will also be open - pop in and say hello!
AND FINALLY ...
... it's lovely to see the display of poppies across the Town thanks to volunteers, MP Lorraine Beavers and Fleetwood Town Council. The Fleetwood community always supports and respects those who serve and have served. We'll share details of this year's Remembrance Service and Parade in next week's bulletin.
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... we look forward to seeing you all soon and until the next time, take care.
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