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GOOD NEWS - 28th August

We start this bulletin with Good News about plans to celebrate our Town's historic and much-loved buildings. After many months of hard work, Fleetwood's Blue Plaque project is being launched soon and the committee of dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers invite you to the unveiling of the first three plaques in a series of ten.


Join them on Thursday 12th September, also the first day of the National Heritage Open Days weekend 2024, to see the plaque at the North Euston Hotel unveiled by the Deputy Major of Wyre, Cllr Steve Nichols. Local historian Dick Gillingham will also speak about the history of the buildings with new plaques ..: Lower Light, Pharos Lighthouse & North Euston Hotel. The unveiling ceremony starts at 2pm.


William Hargreaves, Chair of the Blue Plaque Project Working Group says, "Guests will be able to see this wonderful new marker, saluting the town’s amazing history and then walk to the other two plaques installed nearby. This has been made possible by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by Wyre Council."


The sites were chosen by a Community Panel, from thousands of nominations made by members of the public who love Fleetwood. Further plaques will be unveiled later in September and October in the presence of children from the town’s Primary Schools, several of which took part in the nomination process.


An innovative feature of this project is the erection of blue and white QR Code plates adjacent to the plaques. Each code leads to an online history of the site with photographs, the reasons for the plaque’s erection and details of the next nearest sites, left and right. This means that anyone who scans a code can follow the trail to all ten sites, with or without the Trail Leaflet.


Leaflets will be available from the 12th September at many venues across the Town including the Healthier Fleetwood Information Centre on Lord Street.



We'll include reminders of all the unveiling ceremonies in future bulletins, in the meantime thank you to everyone involved in this fantastic community project, encouraging civic pride and attracting visitors for many years to come.


The work of partners in the Fleetwood community to support our children and young people has been recognised by an award nomination.


Fleetwood's THRIVE Partnership which includes the NHS and many other organisations has been shortlisted for the HSJ Awards 2024 in the 'Innovation and Improvement in Reducing Healthcare Inequalities' category.


Liz Loftus from Fleetwood Primary Care Network says, "We have achieved so much in a short time and when all systems seem to be failing our kids we are making our own new system. I’m proud to be part of a project and a community that isn’t afraid to think and work differently. Just to be nominated is fantastic - thank you to all our THRIVE community!"


The HSJ Awards Ceremony is held in London on 21st November - see the website here for all the categories and nominees ... Good Luck to team Fleetwood!


Fleetwood Festival of Transport committee is inviting everyone in the community to help in planning next year's event.


There's a Town Meeting at the North Euston Hotel on Wednesday 18th September from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. It's a chance to have your say on what you want to see in 2025, any suggestions and improvements. There's no need to book tickets in advance, just turn up on the night and get involved!



It's almost time to crown the 2024 Grow The Tallest Sunflower champion with our friends from Fleetwood Wellbeing Way.


Despite the lack of sunshine for most of the summer two-time winner, Carol, is doing well again this year ... will anybody be able to beat her impressive flower? Entries are open now and can be submitted until 12th September. To take part, please email a photo of your sunflower with proof of height to fleetwoodwellbeingway@gmail.com


UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS ...

It's all about festivals in Fleetwood this weekend, including something for folk fans and foodies!


Fleetwood Free Folk Festival starts tomorrow, Thursday 29th August and runs through until Monday 2nd September, at The Strawberry Gardens, Poulton Road. Supported by Fleetwood Folk Club it's a mix of music. song and spoken word from established performers on the circuit, a chance for a good-old 'singalong' and even some finger-picking guitar lessons. Admission is free with regular bucket collections - all proceeds will be donated to Fleetwood RNLI.

> See the full line-up for each day by visiting the Fleetwood Folk Club page on Facebook and we have some printed copies of the listings available to pick up from the Healthier Fleetwood Information Centre.


Affinity Lancashire Outlet hosts their latest Artisan Street on Saturday 31st.


Shop from a great range of independent traders and crafters alongside the outlet's resident stores and dining venues. There's also FREE family entertainment ... you can meet The Transformers throughout the day and younger visitors can enjoy robot-puppets at the Little Cod Club.


Fleetwood Food & Drink Festival returns to Marine Hall on Sunday 1st September showcasing the finest food and drink from across the region.


There will be lots to try and buy including cakes and coffee, cheese and chutney’s, pies and puddings, wines and beers and much more. There will be fun for all the family as well as free live entertainment. The FREE festival is on from 10am - 4pm.


WHAT'S ON AT THE HEALTHIER FLEETWOOD CENTRE


On Friday 30th August we welcome Anne, John and Robert from The Walnut Tree for their monthly Dementia Awareness drop-in.


The caring volunteers offer practical and honest lived experience of looking after a loved one diagnosed with dementia or another debilitating condition. Enjoy a cuppa and a friendly conversation as you find out more about the support and services available in the local community. It's FREE to attend and there's no need to pre-book ... just call in and say hello from 11am to around 1pm.

From next month the Armed Forces drop-in with Fleetwood Town Community Trust will be fortnightly at the Healthier Fleetwood Centre.



On Tuesday 3rd and 17th of September join Tony, the Trust's Armed Forces Project Coordinator, for a chat and a brew about the support available to veterans, serving personnel, and their families.


There's also a busy programme of groups and events each month including the Walk & Talk, Veteran's Football, Armed Forces Wellbeing Garden, Singing Group and much more.


Also on Tuesday afternoons next month, 1pm to 3pm, Jake from Fleetwood Town Community Trust will be with us passing on tips about weight management, nutrition and making healthy changes to your lifestyle. No need to book, just drop in to find out more.


A reminder that the Healthier Fleetwood Open Meeting is Wednesday 4th September, from 6.30pm at Emmanuel Mount Church.


All welcome to hear Good News from many of the amazing, caring residents, voluntary groups and organisations in our community; share ideas for something new and offer your support. Among those attending, we will be joined by Lauren to tell us more about the return of the breast screening service to Fleetwood.


AND FINALLY after a well-earned break, our Roving Reporters are back!


Reece & Sunny joined the good folks of Friendlier Fleetwood recently to find out about the group, how it's helping support local residents' health and wellbeing, and how you can join.


Please keep sending in all your GOOD NEWS to share with the community.


Until the next time, take care.



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