GOOD NEWS - 6th May 2026
- May 6
- 7 min read
We regularly feature news and events from Fleetwood Library ... and with so much to look forward to, we start this week's edition of Good News with a full preview.
Our libraries have been 'community hubs' for many years and the Fleetwood branch on North Albert Street has always been a welcoming, safe environment, offering a wide range of activities for local residents of all ages. The schedule includes arts & crafts for all abilities, coffee mornings and friendship groups, board games, music and singing, learning opportunities and events. Families and younger visitors can enjoy loads of fun and games, and support from the Wyre Family hub team, also based at Fleetwood Library.
Among the highlights for May ...
Thursday 7th May: 5pm - 6pm
Music author Malcolm Wyatt talks about his latest book and his love of The Jam.
Monday 11th May: 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Design your own Manga character and write your own adventure!
From Saturday 30th May for 4 weeks
Exhibition of local artists work includes pieces created in the library's groups.
And of course don't forget the books! Fleetwood Library has a wide selection of titles across many genres, you can ask about ordering anything they don't have and there's FREE access to computers for anyone with a Lancashire County Council library card.
Want to find out more about all the opportunities at Fleetwood Library?
> Printed copies of the What's On listing available from Healthier Fleetwood at The HUB
Keep an eye on everything happening at Fleetwood's other community hubs ...
Strive Cafe at Flakefleet School
Larkholme Community Centre, Cartmel Avenue
Westview Community Association, Eden Avenue
Lighthouse View, Chatsworth Avenue in partnership with Trust in the Community
Fleetwood Mens Shed, Manor Road
> More on Facebook
The HUB Fleetwood, Bold Street
St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Fleetwood welcomes support from the community for a wellbeing project and an upcoming event ...
They're creating a safe, exciting and inspiring outdoor play area. Do you have any items that could be donated to this? Wooden planks, buckets, gardening tools, pots and pans for the 'mud kitchen', blankets and cushions, old electronics like phones and cameras that don't work but can be used for play.
Do you have a spare hour to help inspire young people? The annual Careers Day is due to be held on Tuesday 16th June, for an hour in the morning. This is a popular event and something the children look forward to each year. Come along to promote a career to the children that may change their future.
If you can help St Mary's School please get in touch ...
> Call the school office on 01253 878445 and follow their Facebook page
The domestic football season is drawing to a close but it's still a busy time at Fleetwood Town's Highbury Stadium.
Recognised as player who goes above and beyond in the community, alongside his efforts on the pitch, Ronan Coughlan was announced as the the Club's PFA Community Champion for 2025/26. Fleetwood Town Community Trust say, "From delivering an inspiring talk to students about overcoming long-term injury, to spending time with disabled supporters at the training ground, and supporting the Trust’s Christmas campaign, his impact has been felt far beyond football. Ronan also played a key role in campaign in February, raising vital funds and awareness for The Pantry Foodbank."
Our congratulations to Ronan on a well-deserved award.
There were celebrations too for Fleetwood Town Flyers Walking Football Club.
The players enjoyed their annual, friendly 13-a-side game on the Highbury pitch over the Bank Holiday weekend. Two squads made up from members who attend the Flyers three weekly sessions competed for the trophy. This year the Reds won 7 - 5, before everyone enjoyed the post-match social. To find out more about Walking Football for men aged 50 and over please visit
Thank you to Rob for calling in to see Healthier Fleetwood recently and update on the Men's Support group which meet at Fleetwood Community Fire Station.
After many years of wonderful voluntary work, Mike has stepped down from leading the group, so Rob and his friends will be hosting the weekly sessions in the future. The group is for adult males, aged 18 and over to meet and talk about wellbeing topics such as low-mood, depression and anxiety ...in confidence and without fear of being judged. They meet 7pm - 9pm on Mondays in the upstairs community room (a lift is available) ... it's free to attend and there's a brew.
Thank you to Mike, Rob and everyone involved in this wonderful group.
> For more info call 07785 313470
'Spirit of Fleetwood', will be a 9-foot illuminated community puppet, co-created with local residents through a series of free, inclusive workshops across Fleetwood and the surrounding area.
Led by artist Janine Walker for Fleetwood Arts CIC, the workshops will bring people together to build a striking, weather-resistant puppet using sustainable materials. Sessions will cover structural making, batik textile panels, surface decoration, and simple lighting elements. Stories, symbols, and reflections connected to Fleetwood and its coastline will be woven into the puppet's skirt and cloak making her a true emblem of this place and its people.
Designed to be operated by a single puppeteer from within, with rod-controlled arms, the finished figure will be perfect for community events, lantern parades and light festivals. It's our hope that Spirit of Fleetwood will become a cherished shared asset, reappearing at local celebrations for years to come.
The first workshop is coming up next week ...
Wednesday 13th May from 9:30am - 12noon at Strive Community Cafe
Fleetwood Arts say, "We'd love to hear what you think should decorate her skirt. Think Fleetwood landmarks, iconic people, places and organisations and the historical and cultural moments that make this town special. Let's make 'Spirit of Fleetwood' a true emblem of Fleetwood's past, present, and future!"
More about the Fleetwood Volunteers Fayre on Saturday May 30th.
Thank you to the voluntary groups and organisations who have signed up to attend, we're into double figures already and have room for plenty more! On the day visitors will be able to find out more about the many volunteering opportunities in and around Fleetwood, chatting to organisers over a brew.
FREE to host a table, FREE to attend as a potential volunteer and FREE refreshments.
Saturday 30th May: 11am - 2pm
Fleetwood Volunteers Fayre
Emmanuel Mount Church, Mount Road
> For further info, see Facebook here
E: listening@healthierfleetwood.co.uk to reserve a space for your group
We gave out over 100 bags of seeds at a busy Fleetwood Day on Sunday ... but it's not too late to pick up yours for the 'Grow the Tallest Sunflower' challenge with Fleetwood Wellbeing Way. Call into the Healthier Fleetwood centre at The HUB Fleetwood, the former hospital building on Bold Street - open 10am - 2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.
WHAT'S ON THIS MONTH INCLUDES ...
Friday 22nd May, 7.30pm for 8pm
Martin's Quiz Night
Fleetwood Bowling Club, Upper Lune St
Enjoy a friendly, fundraiser supporting Fylde & Wyre Community Defibrilators, Counselling in the Community and Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs.
Wednesday 27th May from 1pm
Treasure Hunt
Meet at YMCA Lofthouse, London St
Gather your team, bring your sense of adventure, and get ready for a fun-filled event for all ages. To book your team, email jill.bowen@fyldecoastymca.org
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!
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!
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
JUST ANNOUNCED
Saturday 27th June, 10am - 4pm
Fleetwood Armed Forces Day
Memorial Park, Fleetwood
Always a popular event as organisations and individuals supporting serving Armed Forces personnel and Veterans come together for a day of family fun.
Activities, displays and community stalls - something for all ages to enjoy!
More details will be shared soon.
... AND FINALLY
May marks the 6th anniversary of the Good News bulletins!
Originally started to share important information during the early days of the Covid pandemic, the emails changed to this format in May 2020 and other than a few gaps for the Christmas holidays have been sent out every week since. With up to 10 articles on the positive side of life in Fleetwood each week and a guide to What's On, it's a tribute to everyone in the local community that there's so much GOOD NEWS to share!
If you receive this bulletin in time, we hope to see you at Emmanuel Mount Church this evening from 6.30pm for our monthly Open Meeting. Come along to find out what's happening in the Town, how to get involved and to share updates from your group. Also at this meeting we'll enjoy a presentation by volunteers from the National Coastwatch Institute team based in Fleetwood, sharing more about their work and also water safety advice.
We look forward to seeing you.
Keep sending in your GOOD NEWS to share with the Fleetwood community.
Until the next time, take care.
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