GOOD NEWS - 4th March 2026
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Improving our health and wellbeing can often involve the love and support of family and friends, including four-legged friends.
Did you know that Fleetwood Dog Club hold a get-together every Monday and Friday at The Mount or sometimes in Memorial Park. All dogs and 'well-behaved' humans are welcome to join the 1 hour, friendly group walk from noon.
And this week there's an extra treat ... Gail from the group is offering to take FREE digital photos of your pooches just like this beautiful image of her Czech Wolf Dog - all donations will be passed on to the Homeless Hounds charity. Gail will be at Burton's Team Room, the gatehouse building on Mount Road from 1pm - 2pm on Friday 6th March.
> Follow the Fleetwood Dog Club page on Facebook for more info about the group and the photo session
WYRE WHEELS returns to Fleetwood Memorial Park on Friday!
The adapted bicycles including trikes, side-by-sides, hand bikes, quad and wheelchair bikes are for anyone with limited mobility, a disability or is recovering from injury or illness and wants to get active. Sessions resume on 6th March, then every Friday until October from 10.30am - 1pm, with the last ride starting at 12.30pm. Meeting point is by The Pavilion, close to the Wolsley Road entrance of the park. There is a fee of £4pp per week. Volunteers to help with the sessions are also appreciated - training is provided.
Our best wishes to everyone for this year's Stadium Sleepout, raising awareness of the challenges faced by the thousands of people who sleep rough every night.
Fleetwood Town Community Trust are working alongside Lancashire Mind, Salvation Army and Fylde Coast YMCA to host this on Friday at Highbury. This event gives individuals the opportunity to spend a night, under the stars in the Memorial Stand to spotlight the growing homelessness crisis in the UK and to raise vital funds.
National No Smoking Day is coming up and there's a range of support available from Smokefree Lancashire including for those working in the community.
On Wednesday 11th March, anyone in contact with smokers as part of their staff or volunteering role is invited to a FREE, one-hour, online (Teams) training session.
4 time slots are available on the day:
9.30am - book here
12 noon - book here
2.00pm - book here
3.30pm - book here
Other dates and times - book here
For information on all the support available to individuals who want to quit ...
> Call 0808 196 2638 to start your journey to a healthier, smokefree lifestyle
There's a new man in at Fleetwood Cricket Club with the news Derrik Foulkes has retired after nearly two decades as the Chair.
The Club say, "For 18 years, Derrik has been an incredible custodian of our club, truly doing every job under the sun. From rodding drains and fixing roofs, to repairing mowers and preparing wickets, there’s nothing he hasn’t given his time and effort to. Under his leadership, the club celebrated two Northern League titles, and there’s no doubt Fleetwood Cricket Club is in a far better place than when he took the role."
Derrik is succeeded as Chair by Neil Gregson, who has an association with the Club going back to 1987 as a player, coach and committee member. We wish ever success to Neil and the Club and trust that Derrik will continue to enjoy watching the games for many years.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Ongoing support and events for women and girls in and around Fleetwood includes ...
Mondays, 5pm - 7pm
Empower Her
Youth Hub, North Albert Street
Open to girls aged 9 - 16 ... arts & crafts activities, fun, food and wellbeing support hosted by Fleetwood Town Community Trust, Fleetwood Area Police and their many community partners. FREE to attend - a parent/guardian does need to complete a registration form.
> Email: 7522@lancashire.police.uk
Saturday 7th March then monthly, 10.30am - 11.30am
Alcohol Free Women
Health & Wellbeing Centre, Dock Street
Join Julie and the group if you live alcohol free, you’re sober-curious and want to learn more about the benefits, if you’re cutting down on drinking or you’ve stopped and started a few times. It's a safe, non judgemental space to talk about your future decisions.
Your first visit is free, future sessions are pay as you go at £6.
Sunday 8th March from 11am
Carrying Women's Voices' walk
Fleetwood Promenade
Walkers will hold flags created at workshops in recent week, displaying messages of empowerment and positivity, just like this fantastic work from the pupils at St Mary's Primary School. Spare flags will be available for anyone else who wants to join the walk. The starting point is The Log Cabin, opposite Beach Road at 11am before the group heads along The Promenade towards Marine Hall.
Also on Sunday 8th March, Fleetwood-based group Jars of Joy will be celebrating International Women's Day at The Grand Hotel in Blackpool, 11am - 4pm.
Saturday & Sunday, 7th & 8th March
Clothes Line project display
Behind Closed Doors, Adelaide St
Call in to see the group's Clothes Line project ... decorated t-shirts with messages raising awareness on Coercive Control and it’s long term impact, and empowering women. There's a IWD goodie bag for the first 20 visitors.
Wednesday 11th March from 4pm
Quiz, walk and more!
YMCA Lofthouse, London Street
YMCA Housing, Youth and Community host a fun and friendly quiz at 4pm before a walk down to the seafront for a relaxing Sip & Paint session in the evening.
> Booking essential: Call 01253 872320
> Email: jill.bowen@fyldecoastymca.org
Wednesday 11th March, 5pm - 9pm
Violence Against Women and Girls Awareness Event
Highbury Stadium
Featuring workshops, guest speakers, an introduction to the community support available and a self-defence class. For anyone aged 12 and over: families, carers, teachers, youth workers, community leaders. Hosted by Lancashire Violence Reduction Network and their partners including Fleetwood Police and Fleetwood Town Community Trust.
MORE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO ...
The 2026 Wyre's Great Outdoors brochure is available now!
Packed with events and activities across the region including many in and around Fleetwood: walks, cycling, beach cleans, conservation days and much more. Pick up a copy from Healthier Fleetwood at The HUB and venues across the Town.
Spring Fair
Saturday 7th March, 11am - 2pm
Fleetwood Methodist Church
Browse and buy from the 20 small business stalls including gifts and food. Enjoy the performance from Just Sing, have a go on the Chocobola and raffle, visit the pop-up photo studio.
St Patrick's Celebrations
Friday 20th March, 7.30pm
Fleetwood Bowling Club
Always a popular evening hosted by Fleetwood Museum Trust. Irish music from favourites “Rough Mix”, a tasty Hot Pot or Veggie Supper, enter the limerick comp and quiz to win a prize. Tickets on sale at £10 members or £12 non-members.
Please pre-book for food options.
> Call the Museum: 01253 876621
Social Prescribing Day
Thursday 26th March, 10am - 2pm
Fleetwood YMCA
Meet Fleetwood's Social Prescribers and find out how they can support your health and wellbeing by connecting you with the many groups and activities in the local community. Wyre Council and Healthier Fleetwood will be among the partners attending on the day.
> More details will be shared soon.
Spring Fair
Saturday 28th March, 10am - 2pm
The HUB Fleetwood
Local makers, music, family friendly activities in the Heart of the Hub cafe, the Fleetwood Town Community Trust Youth Hub and Healthier Fleetwood centre.
Fleetwood Beach Clean
Saturday 28th March, 10.30am - noon
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!
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 gets 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' it's a community ... somewhere to make and meet friends and there's great food served from the cafe!
CHECKOUT THE 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
AND FINALLY ...
... World Book Day is tomorrow, always loads of fun for nurseries and schools.
Children and staff will be dressing up in costumes to celebrate their favourite literary characters, sometimes from the classics, often from more recent titles that have some of us saying "who's that?"
We look forward to seeing all the fabulous photos and videos being shared later in the week and hope that everyone has a great World Book Day.
St Nicholas Church Fleetwood is looking for donations of children's books for their free book-exchange. If you have anything that can be passed on, please call 01253 874402 or contact the church through their Facebook page here.
We hope you can join us this evening (Wednesday 4th March) at Emmanuel Church from 6.30pm for the Healthier Fleetwood Open Meeting ... it's our 10th Anniversary event!
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Until the next time, take care.
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