GOOD NEWS - 30th July
- Healthier Fleetwood
- Jul 29
- 7 min read
Updated: Aug 13
We start this week with news of another successful community-focussed event ...
The 'coffee with a copper and councillor' event held in the Heart of the Hub cafe last week was well supported and well received. Local Neighbourhood Officer PCSO Nick 7259 and Pharos ward councillors sat with residents to exchange ideas and discuss ways to improve the area. It's part of the ongoing initiative by Fleetwood Area Police to collaborate with the community, be accessible and visible. They say,
"We understand that not everyone can attend these events. If you would like to receive local updates and contribute towards being part of your wards, visit the In The Know website."
> For more information you can also email: 7259@lancashire.police.uk
The Volunteer Centre Wyre has a couple of opportunities to join their team ...
Art Support Group volunteer - Supporting the new weekly sessions on Friday afternoons at St Mary's School in Fleetwood. The role involves welcoming the attendees, assisting with setting up and running the art activities, encouraging creativity and involvement, tidying and packing down afterwards. Starting from Friday 1st August, 1-3pm for 11 weeks.
Drop-In Support Volunteer - This role is based at the Manor Hub in Cleveleys. You'll help create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for residents accessing advice, support, or simply a cuppa and a chat. Make and serve hot drinks, help set-up and tidy-up. The drop-ins start from September, Tuesdays, 10am - 12noon.
Both roles suit friendly, reliable people who enjoy speaking to others or looking to add to their skills and confidence. The Volunteer Centre Wyre is at The HUB Fleetwood, North Albert Street.
> For more information and to get involved, email connor@blackpoolvolunteers.org.uk
On Friday 1st August, the new Bike Repair Workshop at Marine Hall, Fleetwood is hosting FREE pedal-powered fun, learning, and adventure!
The day includes ...
E-Bike Led Ride – Glide through the day with a guided ride on an electric bike. Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about e-bikes!
Bike Maintenance Course – Learn how to keep your bike in top shape with hands-on tips and tricks from the pros.
Try a Bike – Never ridden before? No problem! Test out a range of bikes in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Dr Bike – Bring your bike for a FREE health check and minor repairs by expert mechanics.
All events are around Marine Hall but spaces are limited, so booking is essential.
Please click on the individual links in blue above to reserve your tickets.
Bikes of a different sort ... Good Luck to The Fleetwood Makos, formerly Fleetwood Swimming Club for their 24-hour spinning challenge next month.
It's going to be an exciting, high-energy fundraiser to support renovation of their community clubhouse and investment in local sport and youth development. The Mega Spin Challenge takes place at the YMCA Fleetwood from 6pm on Friday 15th August to 6pm on Saturday 16th.
Hopefully it won't take any of the runners 24 hours to complete this year's Fleetwood Half Marathon on Sunday 24th August.
The annual event takes in a circular route offering a fantastic backdrop of the Wyre Estuary and across to the Lake District. Organised by Fylde Coast Runners, registration is from 8am on the day at Rossall Point ahead of the 10am start. Everyone receives a commemorative medal at the finish line, along with drinks and snacks to help you recover from your run. Prizes are also awarded to individual race winners and age categories.
It's a busy time for the team from The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery ... they have several events over the next few weeks using the environment to support wellbeing.
Join them for activities that will get you out and about in the fresh air, help to keep the coastline safe and tidy for everyone and are a great way to make new friends.
Living Seas Wildlife Trail Walk
Thursday 7th August, 10am - 11am
Meet at Dolly's Cafe, Boating Lake
A walk along the prom to Rossall Point Tower using the Living Seas Wildlife Trail to explore some of the species in the Irish Sea and it's coastline in Fleetwood. At the top of the Tower enjoy the amazing views across Morecambe Bay from the top.
Rossall Point Nurdle Hunt
Thursday 7th August, 1pm - 2pm
Rossall Point Observation Tower
For National Marine week, learn more about nurdles, what they are and why they are a problem? Any nurdles and small plastics collected will be taken off the beach, documented and submitted onto a map of nurdle finds around the world.
Wyre Sea Watch
Thursday 28th August, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Rossall Point Observation Tower
Another great way to use the top of the Tower. Give back to nature by recording any signs of marine life you spot. Binoculars are provided but feel free to use your own pair. No experience needed, as The Bay team will explain all about how you can record and submit sightings.
Fleetwood Beach Clean
Saturday 30th August, 10.30am - Noon
Central Beach
Join the monthly session to pick up litter and plastic and help nature thrive along the coastline. Please wear suitable clothing, equipment is provided. Families welcome - younger children should be accompanied by an adult.
Healthier Fleetwood is delighted to be among the community partners invited to attend the Baton of Hope event which calls through the Town on September 1st.
Baton of Hope is a national movement to prevent suicide and save lives through proactive change. Locally the baton will be relayed between locations across the Fylde Coast including Fleetwood.
Partner organisations will attend an open event at Highbury Stadium from 2pm to 4pm. It's an opportunity to share their work in the areas of mental health and suicide prevention ... with each other and with the general public. The baton itself will arrive at Highbury Stadium for 3pm before returning to Blackpool.
We'll be sharing much more about the Baton of Hope in the week's ahead - for now if you are available, please make a note of the time and place ... we look forward to seeing you.
MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS for August ...
Summer Events
Throughout July & August
Affinity Lancashire
There's Crazy Golf, Super Heroes, Gorillas, Dinosaurs, A Wicked Weekend, Seaside Fun, Magic and more at Affinity. Something for all the family and all FREE!
Stocker Saturday
Saturday 2nd August, from 11am
Poolfoot Complex, Thornton Cleveleys
Football tournament, live music, stalls and more in memory of Niall Anthony Stocker. A day full of fun for all the family.
> email stockersaturday@gmail.com
Quiz Night
Saturday 2nd August from 6.30pm
Fleetwood Methodist Church
Includes the Quiz, Hot Pot Supper and Cake! Tickets £8pp - please contact Pat 07933 701356 or Eileen 07979 648348
Trinitas Day Choir Summer Concert
Saturday 2nd August, 7pm
St Wulstan's Church, Poulton Road
The community is invited to an evening of music, refreshments and a raffle supporting the church food bank. Tickets available at the door - £5pp.
Charity Summer Fayre
Saturday 9th August, 11.30am - 3pm
Willow Garden Project
Handmade crafts, raffle and tombola, cake stall and a chance to say hello to all the amazing volunteers at The Willow Garden Project.
Fleetwood Jumble Trail
Sunday 10th August, 10am - 4pm
Across Fleetwood
Set up a stall in your front garden or garage, pick up a bargain and meet your friends and neighbours.
Sunset Walk
Sunday 10th August, 7.15pm - 9pm
Esplanade & The Mount Pavilion
Meet at the Rossall Point car park, next to The Log Cabin before setting off to The Mount Pavilion for refreshments and a chance to enjoy the view across the bay.
Wyre Summer Youth Fest
Thursday 21st August, 1pm - 4pm
Fleetwood Memorial Park
FREE food, arts & crafts, fun & games, Tug of War and more for ages 12-19 years (up to 25 for S.E.N.D) hosted by the Wyre Youth Zone team and their partners.
There are many more activities and events during the Summer for children and families.
VJ 80th Anniversary
Saturday 23rd August, 10am - 4pm
Fleetwood Memorial Park
Fleetwood will come together to mark this special day. Music and entertainment, food and community stalls, military displays and a commemorative parade.
More details will be shared over the next few weeks.
Family Fun Fair & Football Tournament
Sat 23rd & Sun 24th August
Poolfoot Sports Complex
Darts, games, food stalls and a 7-a-side football tournament (Sunday). £80 to enter a team - proceeds to Fleetwood Town Community Trust's wellbeing activities.
The Kracken! ... Beachcraft
Saturday 30th August, 12noon - 2pm
Central Beach behind Marine Hall
Fleetwood Museum Trust and Healthier Fleetwood invite you to help make a huge creature from the deep out of sand, stones and driftwood. Suitable for all ages ... more about this in future bulletins!
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!
AND FINALLY ...
... a reminder that the next Healthier Fleetwood Open Meeting is a week today, Wednesday 6th August from 6.30pm at Emmanuel Mount Church. All welcome to join the conversations or to listen ... updates on the many groups and events in the local community and a chance to make suggestions for something new. Doors at 6pm for a brew, we usually finish around 8.30pm - no need to book, just turn up an enjoy an evening of positivity.
Please keep sending in your GOOD NEWS to share, until the next time ... take care.
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