GOOD NEWS - 5th March
Saturday 8th March is International Women's Day and women have always played a huge part in the history of Fleetwood and its Community.
Thank you to the women behind these groups, events and opportunities ... we know there could be more to share, please do get in touch with your suggestions for future bulletins.
The Accelerate Action event on Friday 7th March, 1.30pm - 3pm at Strive Fleetwood is hosted by the team from Behind Closed Doors domestic violence support group. Guest speakers will share their experiences and their work in the community, affecting positive change for women of all ages.
The Chill Lounge are a fabulous group of ladies who meet for fun and to fundraise for good causes in the community.
Everyone is so friendly and without any fuss and fanfare, they support many local residents when they need help.
LIfe Together is a new support group for ladies who may be coping with depression, anxiety and loneliness. It's a safe space for a chat and a brew, where you will be seen, heard and understood by somebody who cares.
Meetings are Thursdays, 1pm - 2.30pm at Emmanuel Mount Church. Contact the Church by phone on 01253 770646.
By popular demand there's a new Women's Walking Football group.
Free sessions are every Tuesday at Fleetwood High School, 7pm - 8pm, supported by Fleetwood Gym FC.
If you’re looking to stay active, meet new friends, or rediscover a love for the game, it's the perfect way to play! (Age 18+ only)
Two of our Fleetwood's primary schools are seeking your support for community projects and upcoming events ...
Chaucer Primary School need to replace the playing surface of their MUGA, multi-use games area. This is a vital wellbeing facility for the students and also the local community. Please take a moment to watch a video and hear from the students themselves why this is so important.
Flakefleet Primary School are making plans to host their popular Flakefest! After last year's successful event, celeb and local bands will come together to rub shoulders with the folks of Fleetwood to create another night to remember.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care board is holding Feedback Fortnight, gathering thoughts on healthcare services for children and young people.
Taking place until Friday 14th March, engagement will be carried out with children, young people and their families and carers to understand their experience of health services and ways in which improvements can be made.
There are 2 on-line surveys:
We also have printed copies of the surveys available to fill in at our Information Centre, in The HUB Fleetwood, and at any of our drop-in events. Any healthcare or community groups who'd like copies please get in touch. We will collect all the copies and send them on to the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Fleetwood's Market House Studios has an opportunity for local creatives ...
There's a ground floor studio/shop coming up at Fleetwood Market for artists and craft makers. It is only available on a short-term agreement unless you have a disability then a longer-term special license can be considered.
> Email: adrian.pritchard@wyre.gov.uk for more information and a showround.
And if you fancy something different and have about 9 minutes to spare, give the latest Market House Studio podcast a listen!
'Echoes of Fleetwood' is a sound installation by artist Fly Curran, following a series of mixed media workshops as part of the Pride & Place project. It's a charming and calming collection of voices and sounds heard on walks around Fleetwood.
Thank you to the 'award-winning' team from Wyre Moving More for the invitation to join their networking event earlier today.
The initiative is bringing together the many opportunities for sports, fitness and movement across the Borough, and we are delighted to support by sharing the Fleetwood-based activities.
And the successful launch of Wyre Moving More was recognised last week at the iNetwork Innovation Awards which celebrate partnership work in the public sector.
Leading us nicely in to more success stories from the local community ...
CONGRATULATIONS TO ...
Shakespeare Primary School ... winners of the Wyre and Fylde School Sports Partnership Year 5 & 6 Sports Hall athletics title. Shakey will now go on to represent Wyre at the Lancashire Schools Finals later in the year.
Fleetwood Town Community Trust welcomed some of their 'EFL Community Heroes' to last week's home game. Among those recognised for their work were Ivor, Wendy and Jules, and also our 'Roving Reporter' Reece.
Fleetwood Town Flyers FC ... picked up the Winter Series walking football title this week after defeating local rivals Blackpool 1 - 0 in the last game. Sam from the Flyers was also won the Golden Boot as the competition's leading scorer.
Fantastic to see so many Fleetwood-based community groups, businesses and individuals short-listed for this year's Coastal Radio DAB Awards.
Thousands of public nominations have been whittled down in each of more than 20 categories for further voting, ahead of the Gala Awards night at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom in May supported by Blackpool & Fylde College.
Good luck all, you're already winners!
COMMUNITY EVENTS ...
It's all welcome for this evening's Healthier Fleetwood Open Meeting!
Always a fun and inspiring evening as local residents, voluntary groups and organisations working in the Fleetwood community update on their successes and share ideas for something new. Join us at
Emmanuel Mount Church, Mount Road from 6.30pm to around 8.30pm.
A reminder that Fleetwood's new Banking Hub opens soon and there's a drop-in event this week for more information.
Friday 7th March, 10am to 1pm
Senior Citizens Hall, Warrenhurst Road
Chat with Cash Access UK as they prepare to launch this new facility which will provide everyday banking services for local residents and businesses. If you're not familiar with the venue, it's right by the Fisherman's Walk tram stop.
NHS Health Checks
Saturday 8th March, 10am - 4pm
Affinity Lancashire Outlet
Agd 40 - 74, live or work in Lancashire? See the team from Fylde Coast Medical Services for a FREE health check. Appointments do need to be pre-booked.
St Patrick's Day Quiz Night
Friday 14th March, 7.30pm
Fleetwood Bowling Club
Supporting the Fleetwood Museum Trust, try your hand at limericks, enter the Irish quiz, enjoy lively Irish music and Hot Pot supper. Tickets £8 - £10 are available at the Museum Bookshop (Tue/Thu 11-2).
Spring Market
Saturday 23rd March, 12noon - 4pm
Fleetwood Bowling Club
It's FREE entry to this event. Browse and buy from the many stalls - crafters and small businesses.
Fleetwood Indoor/Outdoor Carboot
Sundays 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. Also a dog-friendly venue and there's great food served from the cafe!
Fleetwood Day on Sunday 4th May is 6 hours of FREE live music, entertainment, heritage and community fun ... with a VE DAY 80th Anniversary theme.
The organising committee are asking for help ... do you have any family photos or artefacts from the Summer of 1945, you'd be happy to share in a display?
It could be photos from a street party to celebrate VE Day, a wedding or a day out in Fleetwood. Pictured here is a VE Day street party for children on Preston Street and Mount Street, Fleetwood. If you have something you'd be happy to include, email margaret.daniels@talktalk.net
Looking further ahead, another community event has confirmed their date ...
Fleetwood RNLI Wreck Trek 2025
Saturday 7th June, time to be confirmed
A truly unique event ... put on your wellies and walk, sometimes wade, out to the Wyre Light. It's all under the safe supervision of RNLI Fleetwood, their volunteers and partner organisations.
Details about tickets, announced soon.
And finally, it's World Book Day tomorrow, Thursday 6th March.
It's one of the most colourful and fun days in the school calendar as students dress up to represent their favourite literary characters. No doubt today there will be lots of frantic activity to get everything ready and find the right pair of glasses or shoes ... there's always a few surprises in the choice of costumes! We hope everyone has a great day and we look forward to seeing all the photos.
Keep sending in all your GOOD NEWS news to share with the community ...
... until the next time, take care.
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