GOOD NEWS - 4th June
- Healthier Fleetwood
- Jun 4
- 7 min read
Updated: Jun 29
It's been fantastic to see and hear staff and volunteers from ONE FYLDE calling into The HUB Fleetwood in recent weeks, preparing to launch the new Community Cafe.
The opening date and what to expect at the new facility will be announced by One Fylde soon but in the meantime another community hub has recently been celebrating its first anniversary.
Strive Community Cafe at Flakefeet Primary School hosts a wide range of groups and activities ... open to all local residents, not just families with children in school. As well as all the visitors who call in for coffee, cake and conversation the popular Crochet group meet Thursday afternoons.
Monday 9th June is a busy day ... Blackpool & Fylde College host a regular drop-in from 10am to share their many adult earning opportunities; Healthier Fleetwood will be there at 11.30am and it's the return of Wellbeing Bingo with Positive Futures at 1.30pm.
Also back at Strive from next week, the Becoming More Me workshops. Parents, carers and guardians are invited to attend the weekly group ... a chance to unwind, chat and connect over the FREE brews and snacks. Sessions will be on Thursdays from 12th June, 9.15 - 11am. Spaces are limited, so pre-booking is essential. To get involved, please email connor@blackpoolvolunteers.org.uk
If you're a family thinking of joining YMCA Sports Centres, now may be the time with an extra incentive!
New members taking up a Y:Youth Membership before 30th June can also claim half-price swimming lessons, helping to keep children, safe, active, and confident in the water all summer long. The offer is valid for all the local YMCAs including at Fleetwood.
Not sure if they will be swimming but the amazing ladies of THE CHILL LOUNGE are planning their next sponsored 'Beach Sleep Out', raising funds for the community.
Jane Couch MBE is one of the organisers and she says, "Our annual sleep out is about 6 weeks away. Since we started this it's got bigger every year, helped so many Fleetwood people and any money raised goes to different causes in Fleetwood. We get great support and in return it all goes back into our community."
This year's event takes place from 5pm on Saturday 19th July through to the morning of Sunday 20th July. Donations and sponsorship are welcome and appreciated.
> Join The Chill Lounge group on Facebook > or you can Contact Us at Healthier Fleetwood and we can put you in touch.
Sunday 20th July is going to be amazing in Fleetwood with another event confirmed!
Fleetwood Food & Drink Festival at Marine Hall will take place alongside the Fleetwood Community Comic Con in the same venue ... and it's FREE ENTRY to both events! Enjoy a wide range of tasty treats, all the sights and sounds of the Comic Con and of course it's also Tram Sunday that day.
> E-mail janet.heald@wyre.gov.uk for more information and to book a stall at the Food & Drink Festival
With so much to look forward to in Fleetwood, all year round, organisers often work together to raise the profile of their events and increase the number of visitors.
Fleetwood's VE Day events in May were promoted together, and the Scarecrow Festival and Jumble Trail at the end of the month are doing the same.
You'll also spot the LOVE FLEETWOOD logo appearing within the marketing for family-friendly events in the Town. We'll be sharing more about this in future weeks and how the Fleetwood community can get involved with your ideas and as volunteers supporting the many events.
Wyre Council is also asking what aspects of heritage & culture matter most to you?
They are developing a new Heritage and Culture Strategy and your opinions will help direct their vision for the future of heritage and culture across the borough, reflecting creativity, diversity and the success of local communities.
The survey is open to everyone living, working or visiting Wyre., work here, or simply enjoy visiting. Your input will help shape a strategy that reflects the creativity, diversity and success of our communities.
Residents and voluntary groups are also invited to contribute to a couple of other surveys gathering views on health, wellbeing and community.
Special Educational Needs & Disability ... Further to Lancashire's SEND Inspection last year, the' Local Offer Survey 2025' will support further development of the dedicated website which brings together information for children and young people.
Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) ... The 'State of the Sector' Survey has been created in partnership to understand the work the VCFSE sector does and also to celebrate the positive contributions being made in Lancashire and Cumbria. Small voluntary groups like arts & crafts clubs, choirs, dancers, faith organisations are encouraged to complete the survey ... you will go into a draw to win a £500 prize!
Fleetwood Town Community Trust have a number of vacancies available ...
* Head of Community Engagement
* PL Primary Stars Coordinator
* Community Cohesion Coach
* Sports Tutor
> If you are interested in joining the award-winning team, see the Trust's website for details and to apply.
Upcoming Community Events ...
RNLI Fleetwood Wreck Trek
Saturday 7th June
Central Beach, Fleetwood
Last year saw over 2,100 participants take part in this spectacular trek from Marine Hall across the sea to the old Wyre Light Lighthouse! Join RNLI Fleetwood and their partners for another fantastic event taking on the famous 3.6 mile route.
Artisan Street
Saturday 7th June, 10am - 4pm
Affinity Lancashire Outlet
Discover a range of local independent traders selling lots of artisan products including arts, crafts, foodie treats, gifts and more at Affinity Lancashire. And if you’d like to join as a trader, just email spg_events@outlook.com for more information about the event.
Wyre Sea Watch
Thursday 12th June, 11am - 12noon
Rossall Point Tower, Fleetwood
Join the Bay team and a local expert to search for whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and seabirds, looking out to sea from the top deck of Rossall Point Tower.
Ron's Run Fleetwood
Friday 13th June from 6pm
Fleetwood Promenade
Choose the 2k family fun run or the 5K run, bring along a food item or parcel and you'll be supporting the amazing work of The Pantry (Fleetwood Foodbank) at the second Ron's Run Fleetwood event.
> Full details of the event and a link to pre-register here. You can also enter on the day.
> Ron's Run is in partnership with the Wyre Moving More programme
Fleetwood Carnival
Saturday 21st June from 1pm
Fleetwood Promenade & Town Centre
One of the biggest days in the Fleetwood calendar, Carnival is back this year and it's not too late to get involved! Get together friends/colleagues to enter a float in the parade, offer some time as a volunteer or come along on the day and show your support.
Fleetwood Carnival is organised by a small band of volunteers ... any offers of help this year or for the future are greatly appreciated and ensure the event can continue.
> See Official Fleetwood Carnival on Facebook or call Cheryl on 07877 041194
Flakefest 2025
Friday 27th June
Flakefleet Primary School, Northfleet Avenue.
90's pop icon Whigfield is joining the line-up for this year's event, bringing the sights and sounds, fun and excitement of a music festival to Fleetwood!
Fleetwood Scarecrow Festival
Sat & Sun, 28th & 29th June
Across Fleewood
Returning for the first time since 2022, it's easy to get invoved ... make a scarecrow, put it on display for the weekend and have fun finding more around Fleetwood!
You can collect FREE straw to stuff and decorate your scarecrows ...
Fleet Farm & Equestrian, Rossal Lane on Sunday 8th June, 10am - 12noon.
On arrival, follow signs for the SHOP, the pick-up point will be close by and there's plenty of bags available!
Full bales of straw can be purchased from Fleet Farm & Equestrian at other times for under £6. You might need 2 people to move the bale and bring something to keep your car or van tidy.
Fleetwood Beach Clean
Saturday 28th June, 10.30am - noon
Central Beach Fleetwood
Help to keep the area clean and tidy, safe for visitors to enjoy and somewhere for plant and animal life to thrive. Meet by the cafe on Central Beach, equipment is provided - please wear suitable clothing.
Fleetwood Jumble Trail
Sunday 29th June, 10am - 4pm
Across Fleetwood
Set up a stall in your front garden or doorstep, and visit the many others. Great to earn some extra ££s, pick up a bargain and say hello to your neighbours.
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!
Congratulations to ...
... some of the players from Fleetwood Town Flyers Walking Football.
They switched sports to win the first 'Walking Cricket Bash' held in Blackpool last week. The 6-a-side tournament was hosted by Fylde Coast Cricket Coaching and Wyre Moving More The nearest venue for Walking Cricket is Thornton YMCA, Tuesdays at 11am.
If you read this bulletin in time, a reminder that the Healthier Fleetwood Open Meeting is this evening, Wednesday 4th June.
Join local residents and community leaders to share GOOD NEWS and good ideas for groups, activities and events in and around Fleetwood. It's a FREE, FUN and FRIENDLY get-together ... join in the conversations or just listen as you prefer. Enjoy a cup of tea and loads of positivity from 6.30pm to 8pm at Emmanuel Church Fleetwood, Mount Road. .. ALL VERY WELCOME!
We look forward to seeing you.
Please keep sending in your GOOD NEWS to share, until the next time ... take care.
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