GOOD NEWS - 15th January
Thank you to Wyre Council and Active Lancashire for the invitation last week to learn more about the Wyre Moving More strategy.
Already lots of great work happening locally in schools, through sports clubs and associations, gyms and personal trainers, and partnerships with local authorities and healthcare providers. There's a range of opportunities for residents to become more active and see the benefits to their health and wellbeing ... it could be taking up a new sport, leaving the car at home to walk more often or dancing around the kitchen ... it all helps!
At the Fleetwood-focussed workshop there was a healthy discussion about ideas for the future, many suggesting ways to encourage younger residents to take up exercise but also a need to support parents/grandparents to act as role models, setting a good example. Much, much more to come and we look forward to sharing all the Good News.
Family Hubs are supporting children, young people and parents across Lancashire and locally much of the great work is based at Fleetwood Library. Groups include Infant Massage, Play and Read sessions, an Afterschool Club for Dads, Babbling Babies (supporting speech, language and communication in early years) and times to just meet with others and chat over a brew.
Coffee and Connect One Stop Shop, 1.30pm to 4pm on the 4th February and every first Tuesday of the month is about sharing a range of practical support, with refreshments and toys to entertain the children. There's no need to book, just turn up on the day.
> For more information visit the Wyre Family Hub page on Facebook and also the Lancashire Family Hubs Network website
We mentioned at the end of last year that Fleetwood Gym Boxing Club were moving into fantastic new premises, well they are all settled in and recently had a VIP visitor!
Fleetwood's very own, Jane Couch MBE popped in to meet the boxers and the coaches, and show them her replica World Title belts. The new facilities are already a big hit with well over 60 attending the sessions, aged from just 5 to 9 years, plus teenagers and seniors ... boxing for men and women. And the Club is honoured to have hosted the North West Youth Championship Quarter Finals last weekend and the Semi Finals this weekend. This is the very best 17 & 18 year-olds in the region battling out to become North West Champion ... two Fleetwood Gym members have made their finals and another is challenging for a place on Saturday!
The search is on to find the County’s most deserving youngsters for the Lancashire Young Citizen of the Year Awards but the nomination deadline is approaching!
If you know someone, aged 19 or under, who has done something selfless for another person, organisation, or their local community, the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime and The High Sheriff of Lancashire want to hear from you. The winner will receive £300 along with a special trophy and certificate from the High Sheriff & Lancashire Constabulary’s Chief Constable Sacha Hatchett. The two runners-up will also receive £100 and their own certificates. Applications can be submitted up until 24th January 2025.
This week we had the pleasure of calling in to meet some of the residents at the Lighthouse View extra care development in Fleetwood.
During a very pleasant morning, we were able to pass on information on what's happening across Fleetwood and how they might get involved. We'll be popping back again soon!
Regular visitors to Lighthouse View are Kelly and Natasha from Coach & Shine. Supported by Lancashire County Council, they host a weekly activity session that's included positivity boards, creative writing, mental agility challenges/puzzles and sharing 'words of wisdom'. The latter has led to a lovely exchange of messages between the residents and the Girls Group at Fleetwood Youth Hub.
Hopefully, we've seen the back of the extremely cold weather for a while but it is Winter and that means contacting the appropriate healthcare services and taking care of ourselves.
NHS staff experienced the busiest year on record for A&E and ambulance services last year, and flu continues to pile pressure on hospitals into 2025.
The suggestions from the NHS to help prevent spreading infections are common sense ... washing your hands with warm water and soap; cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze; throw away used tissues as quickly as possible.
When professional healthcare advice and treatment is needed, it's important to know where to find information you can trust.
Lancashire Health Hub is an online resource offering a range of advice on who to contact, self-care and the problems caused by sharing 'fake news'.
There's a drop-in event Wednesday 22nd January at Fleetwood Library from 10am - noon. Staff will be available to tell you more about accessing the help available.
A reminder of the Fleetwood Warm Spaces ... venues across the Town open for a free hot drink, perhaps a snack or activities.
NEW to the list is Strive Community Cafe, offering tea or Americano coffee at selected times during the week.
MORE UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS ...
FREE Tree Giveaways
Thurs 16th & Sun 19th, 10am - 1pm
As part of their climate strategy, Wyre Council are handing out trees to the community, helping to make the borough cleaner, greener and more sustainable.
To collect yours, call in to Wyre Estuary Country Park at Stannah.
Ladies Evening for Joy Fest 2025
Thursday 16th January from 7pm
At Fleetwood Cons Club - Includes a glass of fizz, nibbles and a pamper experience! Proceeds will support Joy Fest 2025, Marine Hall on Sunday 26th January.
Tickets, £20pp - tel 07795 414000
Trinity Hospice Coffee Morning
Saturday 18th January, 9.30am - noon
Pop along to St Peter's Church on Lord Steet, Fleetwood for cakes, crafts, a tombola and a raffle supporting the work of the Hospice.
> For more information please call Sheila on 07990 600051.
Blue Monday at Poolfoot Farm
Banish those January blues on Monday the 20th with a morning of darts, board games & card games, mindfulness beer pong and more hosted by Fleetwood Town Community Trust. Come for the fun, stay for a chat - this FREE event is open to all from 10am.
Wellbeing Bingo
Monday 20th January from 1.30pm
Join the Positive Futures Team at Strive Community Cafe for an afternoon of fun with your dibbers! FREE to attend which includes tea/coffee and prizes. Sessions will then take place every other Monday.
Healthy Horizons Day
Tuesday 21st January, 11am - 3pm
Fylde Coast Medical Services (FCMS) invite you to a day dedicated to health, wellness & fun at the new Boathouse Youth Centre, Broadway Fleetwood. FREE activities include health checks, cookery class, dancing, Tai Chi, singing, painting and more!
Martin's Monthly Quiz Night
Friday 24th January, 7.30pm for 8pm
Enjoy a friendly, fundraiser at Fleetwood Conservative Club, Lowther Road supporting Fylde & Wyre Community Defibrilators, Fleetwood Festive Lights and Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs.
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
Friday 24th - Sunday 26th January
Take part in the annual survey of the UK's birdlife by recording what you see from your window or on a walk in the park.
We'll share more details of how to get involved next week including a free event with The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery.
WHERE TO FIND HEALTHIER FLEETWOOD ...
Alongside our upcoming move to The Hub, we will be hosting a number of drop-in events across Fleetwood in the weeks ahead.
Find out What's On to support your wellbeing and if you've got an idea for something new .. we can help YOU to make it happen. Come and say hello at these places and times ...
📍 Fleetwood Library: on Wednesday mornings, 10am to 12noon
📍 Strive Community Cafe Fleetwood: first Monday of the month, 10am to 11.30am
📍 Westview Community Association: last Monday of the month, from 11am to 1pm.
We're currently supporting several local residents on their plans to start new groups and activities in and around Fleetwood ... watch this space!
AND FINALLY ...
Congratulations to former Cod Army goalkeeper Billy Crellin who played for Accrington Stanley at Liverpool on Saturday in the FA Cup.
Although the final result wasn't in their favour, Billy and his teammates didn't let anyone down and his many family & friends from Fleetwood enjoyed a fantastic day out at the famous Anfield stadium.
Keep sending in all your GOOD NEWS news to share with the community ...
... until the next time, take care.
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