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• No More Mowing • Where Am I? WIN £50 • Letter to Santa Offer • £150 FREE at Lords Kitchens • Farmer Parrs Meet Santa Offer• Xmas Tree Tickets Offer • Local Lions Donations• Last Xmas Postal Dates• LINK-CASH ADS• Granville Autos Offers• STUDIO 61- GET TONED• Su Pollard Supports Fostering• Sand Aid Christmas No.1 Song• Coffee Break & Puzzle Page • Kirkham Singers News• YMCA Football News• What’s On in FY8 • Useful Numbers• Rock Salt Supplies 4 WINTER • Food Hygiene • Lions Swimathon Jan 2012 • Classified Trades & Services

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Editors Letter

Welcome to our DECEMBER edition of LINK-Magazine.

Is it already our last edition of 2011? How time passes when your having fun. Its been a great year and must first say THANK YOU to all of you that have supported your local magazine over the last few months ! All of us at LINK wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and hope you get time to spend it with people you care about.

LINK-Magazine is looking forward into the new year as we’ve many exciting things planned. Due to feedback we will be delivering our first Jan/Feb magazine on Jan 20th bringing our distribution back a whole two weeks so you get it a little earlier for the targeted month, with ongoing deadlines changing to the 15th of each month.

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BLACKPOOL MUSIC ACADEMY MUSIC FOR ALLFor many years, the Adult Education Centre at Carr Head Lane in leafy Poulton-Le-Fylde, a small market town just outside Blackpool was host to musical keyboard tuition. In the authority’s wisdom, they decided that all courses should include examinations and many students in a variety of subjects

felt that the pressure was put on what had been previously a “leisure” subject. When the keyboard classes eventually closed in 2004 John Shaw and his 40 fellow students plus their tutor Jim Lomas were determined that they should not be deprived of their hobby and that their learning activities should continue and John shaw formed a committee to discuss the possibilities of forming their own music school.

The original committee was set up and soon managed to secure funding from the Lottery “Awards For All” and various other sources both local and further afield. A home was found at the Springfield Methodist Church in Bispham (North shore), Blackpool. Several spacious rooms adjoining the church meant that large classes could be accommodated and the first keyboard classes started in January 2006.

The classes commenced with 22 students and two keyboard tutors – Stephen Austin (a name familiar in the organ world as a performer and first class teacher) and Jim Lomas, a professional musician and teacher of many years experience.

And now in 2011, Blackpool Music Academy has grown from strength to strength and funding from the Liverpool Foundation as enabled BMA to widen its facilities to include not only group tuition for keyboard, guitar and Music Theory but also 1-2-1 tuition for piano, organ, percussion, vocal training, and other instruments whether at the Springfield Church location or in the pupils’ own home during most days of the week.

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examinations taken and is very proud of this. The academy is the only music school to cover all ages from 08 to 80 plus under one roof.

Since January 2010 it has started to do outreach work with the mind organization in Blackpool and recently has moved into helping care homes with activities learning the keyboard music. It has also secured the use of the Centre for independent living on Mondays and shortly Thursdays helping the deprived and disabled in music therapy vocal guitar keyboard.

The Academy this year 2011 is about to invest in its own music centre with a three hundred thousand pounds investment it has secured a mortgage through The social Enterprise Lone Fund for the building, CSL furniture has donated a car park for a 2 year period for 30 cars. This is been placed in the south shore area at the end of Waterloo road of Blackpool. Accommodating facilities such as using the building for all types of music tuition, a charity music shop, coffee shop and a full recording sound proof studio, also having other uses as a community centre etc The academy is into its 5 year period and has 100 students 7 tutors all with special quality’s in teaching. Students are always assured of a warm welcome.

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Lion’s support for local charities and welfare cases.

Details have been released of donations given to local organisations and for local welfare cases by Lytham St. Annes Lions Club during their last financial year ending June 30th.

Fylde Scouts received £4000 to help their building fund to rebuild their burned down headquarters and a further £600 was given to Lytham in Bloom to cover summer and winter planting of the Lion’s barrier baskets outside Stringer’s department store.

Family support charity Home Start Fylde received £1000 and the Mayoral Charities received £500 in recognition of her support at various Lions functions and fund raising events during the year whilst a similar amount was spent in supporting a local sports group.

Of particular note are the 46 individual donations totalling some £6047 distributed locally in support of welfare appeals to the Lion’s Welfare Funds.

Said Lion’s President David Eames,’ We are enormously grateful to all the people and businesses of the borough and we are publishing details of how we distribute our funds in order that they may be seen by those who have given us such wonderful support.’

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AWARD WINNING SERVICEGranville Auto Centre is a family business servicing and repairing all makes and models of cars in Lytham St. Annes since 1993. As a member of the good garage scheme they are proud to have received this years award for the most amount of positive customer feedback. The award is not only for the Northwest but nationally as well from all of the scheme’s 3000 independent vehicle workshops.

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Su Pollard backs Blackpool Council’s bid to recruit more foster carers and adoptive parents

Blockbuster musical ‘Annie’ arrived at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre at the end of November and its star, actress Su Pollard, took time out to back Blackpool Council’s drive to recruit more foster carers and adoptive parents.

The actress, who plays the scheming Miss Hannigan in the popular musical, met local super foster carer Sue Mansell, who has fostered 27 children in recent years.

Su said she was overwhelmed by the support Sue Mansell had offered, saying: “I’m not saying it’s not hard, but can you imagine the joy and pleasure of giving somebody a chance in life. I think even fostering one child is a heck of a commitment and Sue has done it 27 times over. I’m sure you get a lot more back than you put in.”

The actress, also well known from her role in TV comedy ‘Hi-de-Hi’, is in charge of an orphanage in ‘Annie.’ She added: “It’s marvellous - in ‘Annie’ I struggle with 12 children.”

Sue Mansell recently contributed to a North West Big Book of Fostering with the comment: “I love fostering: never boring, highly rewarding, life changing, truly fulfilling.”

Sue, who has three children of her own, said: “The rewards I’ve experienced are amazing - it’s so effective, you can make a difference.”

She stressed that anyone considering adoption or fostering will find valuable support offered by Blackpool Council and other agencies, adding: “There’s a massive, massive network of support that I was never aware of before.”

Blackpool Council’s leader Councillor Simon Blackburn said: “There is an ongoing need for adoptive parents and foster carers who can make a real difference to children’s lives at a crucial time. I’d urge anyone who is interested in finding out more about what’s involved to contact the Council for more information.”

The adoption and fostering teams can be contacted on 01253 477888 for an information pack or visit the Council’s website at www.blackpool.gov.uk/services/a-f/adoption/. You can also email [email protected]


SandAid are a collective of amateur unsigned musicians who have recorded an original Christmas song, which is due for download release on the 5th December through iTunes and other leading download retailers. The song has been nearly 12 months in the planning, and was the brainchild of Rob Hulme and his wife Anne-Marie Hulme who were fed up with the tradition of Christmas songs being ruined by the X Factor. Rob was involved in writing the song We’ve Still Got Christmas along with co-writers Ian Hooper and Jeff White, and we wanted to write a song which had a traditional feel, without being too cheesy, and incorporated many of the styles and talents of our fellow Blackpool bands. We live in uncertain times at the moment, and the lyrics try to establish that no matter what pain, suffering, hardship, or loss touches our every day lives, the one thing which remains constant, is how we try to celebrate Christmas, which we hope helps to consider our perspective of life and create opportunities for change. We are also donating 50p from every 79p sale to BBC Children in Need through sales over the entire Christmas period, as we feel that the song also has a meaning for disadvantaged children, some of which don’t

even experience the happiness and values of the festive season.

We decided to call the band ‘SandAid’ following on from the inspiration of Bob Geldof’s Band Aid. The song was recorded back in June at West Orange Studios near Preston, famous for recording the number one hit ‘Brimful of Asher’ by Cornershop, and is a mix of genres, which represent both the modern and traditional styles of music listened to today. Bobby Ball and Black Lace also kindly donated their time, and feature alongside the many amateur musicians and singers who represent a selection of the many talents which perform in the local bars and pubs in and around the Fylde coast area. There are also some up and coming singers involved, along with children from St Chads and Carr Head Schools, Poulton.

It has been twenty one years since an original Christmas song reached the number one position in the music charts, and for that fact we would like to try and get the tradition of a true Christmas song into a pole position this year.

Our song is available to download from and other leading download retailers from December 5th

Visit our website: www.sandaid.co.ukYou can also watch the video or join group, search Blackpool Sand Aid on Youtube or on Facebook

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St Annes College Grammar SchoolSt Annes College Grammar School, educating boys and girls from 2 – 18 years, can be described as “The Fylde’s Hidden Gem”.

Situated on Clifton Drive South, St Annes, the School offers a safe and caring environment. You can sense the happy atmosphere, with everyone aiming to help each and every pupil achieve his or her full potential in a school where learning is first and foremost an enjoyable experience.

Very small classes, with skilled teaching and much individual attention, ensure that the pupils make good progress within a school that stresses courtesy and good manners.

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The Kirkham SingersThe Kirkham Singers, a local community choir, is celebrating their 10th Anniversary year and they are looking forward to performing in a joint concert with Blackpool Brass Band.

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Fylde have been invited to attend along with the Mayors of Kirkham and Wesham and local councillors.

The concert will include many loved Christmas songs and popular carols for everyone to enjoy.Background info to the choir

The choir was founded in 2001 under the direction of Kathryn Barnett-Battersby who is a local singer and Music Teacher. It was reformed from the local inter-church choir of which Kathryn had been a member as a schoolgirl. This small, keen group of singers, wanted to keep singing as an important part of the community and so The Kirkham Singers was born.To mark their 10 year anniversary, the choir has recently recorded their own CD which will be on sale at the concert. It includes a wide variety of musical styles including classical, gospel, pop ballads and songs from musicals. The choir is a very friendly and supportive group and is open to anyone who shows ability, commitment, and above all enjoys singing with others. We now have a membership of over forty members singing

in a 4 part arrangement of Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. We rehearse each Monday evening at St Michael’s Church room, Kirkham.

We perform locally, across the North West and the Lake District at concerts and charity functions, weddings and cocktail parties. Our repertoire encompasses a wide variety of musical tastes. We try to offer something for everyone to enjoy, we love making music together and sharing it with others. We are all very grateful for the success our Musical Director has achieved with the choir.

A proportion of the money raised from our performances goes to at least two chosen charities each year.

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The Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant is offering a bumper season of good will thanks to a yuletide prize draw based on the Twelve Days of Christmas!

Every day from Boxing Day until the Twelfth Day (January 6th), one lucky winner will be selected at random from Twelve’s e-newsletter database!

The winner and their prize will be announced via YouTube filmed straight from Twelve’s busy kitchen. Prizes are being kept firmly under wraps at the moment but think all things foodie!

Caroline Upton, Front of House Proprietor at Twelve said: “We love the idea of the Twelve days of Christmas at Twelve, especially as we head towards 2012, and our very own 12th anniversary next March!

“We’re hoping it will be a really fun competition and that everyone on our mailing list will love checking out Twelve’s YouTube channel! I know our chefs and Front of House staff will have a great time making the videos!”

To enter the competition, simply sign up to Twelve’s e-newsletter via the website www.twelve-restaurant.co.uk; if you are already on Twelve’s database, you will be entered automatically!

The competition is part of a fantastic programme of festive events at Twelve including dedicated party nights during December, Christmas lunches and also special events at The Great Hall at Mains and Fleetwood Town FC.

Twelve’s Christmas menus feature local turkey, Moroccan style Fleetwood fish stew as well as Christmas pudding made to a traditional family recipe. There’s also honey glazed mini gammon joints, Lancashire cheese, sherry fruit trifle and warm chocolate nut brownies.

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Three YMCA’s teams reached the quarter finals of Lancs FA’s County Cups during November, the Under 13s, 14s and 15s, and this is the first time ever that three YMCA have reached that stage of these prestigeous competitions in one season. The Under 15s are looking to achieve an incredible ‘treble’ having won the County Cup in the two previous seasons at Under 14s and 13s. The team remains unbeaten in the league so far having beaten main rivals South Shore Youth, champions for the past four seasons, 2-0 last month. The Under 14s have been left a little depleted by two players having left to join Preston North End’s Centre of Excellence last month after two other boys joined Blackpool FC at the start of the

campaign. They only managed to muster up 10 players for two games and lost their unbeaten record at Poulton Youth but in recent weeks a couple of additions to the squad have been made although neither are eligible for County Cup games. In the PDP 7-A-Side League the Under 9s lost their unbeaten record against BJFF but are still in contention for league honours as are the Under 10s. ‘Lozz’ Rose, SecretaryLytham St Annes YMCA Football ClubTel: (H) 01253 714082 (Mb) 07957 596326

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The “smart water” will be sprayed on collections of rubbish that staff suspect may find its way to lay-bys and fields. Each spray contains a unique genetic code allowing the rubbish to be traced to source.

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Residents with large household items to dispose of can take them to the Recycling Centre on Saltcotes Road or can arrange for the council to collect them for a small charge.

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FYLDE LIBRARY EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 2011 Events at Lytham Library Ongoing eventsEvery Tuesday 10.30-11 Baby Bounce and Rhyme - fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carers. Every Wednesday 10.30-11 Toddler Time singing and stories for toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carers. 1st and 3rd Tuesday 2.30-4.30 Family History Group. Nattering Knitters 11-12 alternate Mondays. Tuesday 1.30-4.30 Business Link business advice. Contact details email [email protected] Tel 01253 736745.

Events at St Annes Library Ongoing eventsEvery Monday 10 -10.30 Baby Bounce and Rhyme-fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carers. Every Monday 11-11.30 Toddler Time singing and stories for toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carers. 1st Wednesday 10am and 2nd Thursday 2pm each month – reading groups. Come and join in the discussions. 1st and 3rd Friday every month 10-12 Knit Together– all welcome to knit, chat and enjoy a brew.1st Tuesday 2-4 and 3rd Wednesday 2-4 Family History Group. Every Thursday Storytime 11am. Every Thursday Online basics session 10am -12 (booking essential)20th December Together Wii Play. Supported WiiFit Sessions aimed at older people to discover the latest fun way to keep active. Contact details [email protected]. Tel 01243 643900

Events at Ansdell LibraryOngoing eventsEvery Tuesdays 2pm Story times. Every Thursday 10.30am Baby Bounce and Rhyme fun for babies and their parents, grandparents and carers. Every Friday Online basics session 2pm -4 (booking essential)Tuesday 13th December Knit and Natter 10.30am

Reading Groups are held monthly on Monday evening and Friday morning. Please contact the library for details. Email [email protected] tel 01253 738554. Special Christmas storytimes will be held at all libraries. Please ask for details.

Warton Juniors Badminton ClubSaturdays 9-10am, 10-11.30am 11.30 -1pm Ages 7 -18 For more details contact Dorothy Barrett: 01253 739801 Mike Cooper: 01772 633402

Stitch & Chat Club - Every Monday. Classes for over 60’s with tuition in card making, general crafts, crochet, knitting & cross stitch. Further info contact Brenda Kovacs 01253 405138. Venue: Dunsop Court, off Waterloo Road, South Shore.

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FYLDE: meet at The United Reform Church, Bannister St. Lytham, FY8 5HP. 10am - 12. Second Wednesday in the month. Next meetings, Dec 14th, Jan 11th, Feb 14th.For further information please contact Alison or Sharon at the local Dementia/Alzheimers Office 01253 - 312893 Working From home? would you like to meet others in the situation? We meet every first & third Thursday at The Hole In One, Forest Drive, Lytham. For further details email [email protected]

Blackpool Victoria Hospital Walking Club11th December: A chance to Shop at and tour the Walls of Chester from only £8.00. Children welcome ring 346384.

Lytham St Annes Music Circle Friday 9 December: Powell Piano Trio playing trios by Haydn, Beethoven and Dvorak. Enquiries 725155.

Lytham St Annes Lifeboat Luncheon Club Clifton Arms at 12.30pm. 20 December - Speaker Mr Jim Thomas - Festive Musical Entertainment.

The South Fylde Branch of RAFA meets every Wednesday evening from 7:30pm with the meetings officially opened at 8:00pm for usually 1 hour. The venue is Richard Peck House at 1 St Thomas Road, St Annes. Meetings provide a warm welcome to its members and any serving or ex service RAF members; enjoying quiz nights, guest speakers and film presentations. Further information from the branch secretary Mr. Philip Hitchen Tel: 01253 729 026 or e-mail [email protected]

The Island Cinemas, St Annes Christmas Fair3rd December 2011 - 11am - 5.30pm. Free entryWe’re celebrating our first Christmas here by having fair! There will be a Santa’s Grotto, ponies, stalls & games with lots of chances to win free tickets to the cinemas and other prizes. We want to hear from anybody who is interested in being an exhibitor, especially people wanting to sell homemade or unusual items. We want to offer as much choice as possible to our customers! For more info, please contact us. Telephone: 01253 725331 E-mail: [email protected] www.theislandcinema.com.

Lytham St Annes Men’s Forum 10.00 for 10.30 - 11.30 at Wesley Hall, Lytham Methodist Church, Westby St, Lytham. 16 Nov 2011 Dr Vasudev The Role of the Pathologist. 23 Nov 2011 Lt Colonel Rosie Stone Women in the Army. 30 Nov 2011 Andrew Smith BP Round the World Yacht Race. 07 Dec 2011 Sextet Christmas Carols & Concert. 11 Jan 2012 Harry Haysham Fly Me To The Moon. 18 Jan 2012 Reg Turnville Furniture Bumping, Geoff Adams The Nearly Man. 25 Jan 2012 M Gosling The Effects of the Ice Age in the Fylde.

Lytham Methodist Church open day Sat 17th Dec 10am - 4pm. Church decorated with tableaux showing as aspects of the Christmas story, film on screen, carols playing, the crib and the tree on display. Coffee and mince pies £1 on sale all day. Father Christmas with gifts for young children from 2pm - 4pm. Play area with fairy cakes and soft drinks available. Everyone welcome.

The Space Centre - Gift tokens for ChristmasChristmas is just around the corner and it is the time to think of gifts which are different. Why not buy a Gift Token in Space for a family with a disabled child or buy a Gift Token for someone to have their birthday party in the centre. For further details ring The Space Centre on 01772 760403

North Fylde Music Circle; Fri 2nd Dec 7.30pm Blackpool Sixth Form College’s Concert Hall, Blackpool Old Road, Highfurlong. Pianist Sam Haywood - Bach, Beethoven, Chopin. Non-members welcome. Enq. 349650.


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Child Death Help Line - 0800 282 986Child Line - 0800 1111Connect Young People Centre - 01253 751047Cruse Bereavement Help Line - 0844 477 9400Drugs Talk to Frank - 0800 776600Fighting For Freedom with Anorexia Nervosa 07985 673187 www.blackpool4me.com/hopeforanorexiaHelp Direct - 0303 3331021Mental Health Help Line - 0500 639 000Missing People - 0500 700 700 (24hr)National Debt Line - 0808 808 4000National Domestic Violence - 0808 2000 247N.S.P.C.C Child Protection - 0808 800 5000Parent Line Plus - 0808 800 2222Private Counselling - 01253 760600Smoking Cessation - 0845 601 2186Young Peoples Outreach Nurse (under 19) Fylde - 07917 587133 Wyre - 07795 605336 Fylde Coast Womens Aid 01253 596699

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Check the food hygiene rating this Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching plans are being made for the festive period. If you’re organising a gathering with family, friends or work colleagues at a local restaurant, pub or hotel don’t just check out the menu, check out the food hygiene rating as well.

Good food hygiene is getting easier to spot these days with the recent introduction of the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Restaurants, pubs, hotels, (as well as cafes, takeaways and other places that sell or serve food) are now being rated from 0 - 5 on their hygiene standards when a food hygiene inspection is carried out by Fylde Borough Council.

It’s easy to check out the ratings by looking them up online at: food.gov.uk/ratings. Christmas party goers can also look out for the distinctive green and black stickers that businesses are encouraged to display at their outlets to tell their customers the rating they were given.

Mike Walker, Fylde Council’s Head of Public Protection said: ‘When dining out, you’ll choose to go to a place where you like the food and you know you’ll have a good time. It makes sense to look before you book and check out the food hygiene rating as well. The scheme was introduced in Fylde on 1st June 2011 and there are over 350 premises serving food in the Fylde that have already been awarded a rating of 4 or above. Councillor Tom Threlfall, Portfolio Holder for Environmen,t added: “We are pleased at the high standards being achieved by many of our food businesses and officers will continue to work with owners and managers to secure further improvements at establishments throughout the Borough.”


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Ratings Team at the FSA added: ‘The FHRS is all about putting the consumer first, supplying people with useful information on which to base their choice of where to eat. The FSA is working in partnership with Fylde Borough Council and other local authorities to introduce this scheme nationally. It means that when you eat out - be it in the area you live or further away - you can easily compare hygiene standards of different food outlets.

Recent research by the Agency has shown that nearly 17 million people suffer from stomach upsets in the UK every year and many more instances go unreported. Nobody wants to have their Christmas festivities ruined and as far as food hygiene ratings go there’s safety in numbers - so it’s good to know.

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Your Monthly HoroscopeARIES MARCH 21 - APRIL 20

Your ruler, the energetic and � ery Mars is in practical Virgo and is now travelling through the work, � tness and wellness sector of your chart. You feel inspired and motivated to take better care of yourself. Adventure beckons and the eclipse on the 10th gets you to view the future with much broader vision.

TAURUS APRIL 21 - MAY 21December will be a transformational month for Taurus. Venus, your ruler, is in practical Capricorn where powerful Pluto resides. Several areas of your life will come under intense scrutiny now. The eclipse on the 10th brings your � nances into the spotlight and new ways of earning money may come to light.

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21Your ruling planet Mercury will turn direct on the 14th, this is good news as all communications and plans that have been delayed can now start moving again. Energetic Mars in practical Virgo is stirring up your home and domestic life and new and creative ways of working can now emerge.

CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22Uranus, planet of surprises, is on the move again and after the 10th your Solar house of ambition and career is in the spotlight. An exciting opportunity may come your way, be prepared to have a broader perspective on all areas of your life. Communication works well and con� dence is high.

LEO JULY 23 - AUGUST 23The Sun and Mercury light up the playful area of your chart and you’re ready for excitement and adventure. People that you meet tend to stir you into new ways of thinking and new opportunities to travel and to further your education could arise. Demonstrating the perfect balance of self-assertion and cooperation is vital.

VIRGO AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 22The Sun and Mercury warm the domestic area of your chart. During this cycle, you are especially fond of life at home and with family. You’ll feel more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic now. The eclipse on the 10th brings vibrant new energy.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23You are accustomed to making everyone else in your life happy, but this month you can tend to your own needs without guilt. Venus, your ruling planet, is in practical, hard working Capricorn and it’s a time for pushing your own personal projects and interests ahead.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 22Three planets light up two very personal areas of your chart bringing your values, your communication and your self-expression to the forefront. Powerful Pluto, your ruler, is strong in ambitious Capricorn. You are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal in� uence.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 - DECEMBER 21Mars continues to animate and energize the most pivotal point in your chart. Jupiter highlights your work and your energy levels and sense of timing are good during this cycle. Others � nd you easy to be around, even inspiring and energizing, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20December is a strong month for creative pursuits and love matters. Romantic Venus is in your sign until the 21st. Your ambition is also heightened and opportunities may emerge from unexpected quarters. Your ruler is in Libra and you’ll need to � nd a balance when it comes to family matters.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 18The Sun and Mercury are travelling through the social sector of your chart, bringing new friends and colleagues on to the scene. Then after the 14th as Mercury turns direct, you should experience positive motivation to further your business goals and professional interests which improve your income.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20 Financial matters need careful attention this month as Uranus moves forward in the money sector of your chart. You have all of the necessary tools at your disposal to make important changes to your spending and borrowing habits. Work can be demanding but also motivating.


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Lytham St. Annes Lions Club have announced that arrangements are now well in hand for their 26th Annual Fund Raising Swimarathon.

The event will take place in the YMCA Swimming Pool, St. Annes on Sunday, January 29th. 2012, commencing at 9a.m. when the first 6 teams of swimmers will enter the water under the direction of the Mayor and Mayoress of Fylde acting as the day’s Official Starters.

This year’s main beneficiary will echo the Lions’ continuing annual theme of ‘children swimming to raise funds to help children less fortunate than themselves’ and it is intended that the major proportion of funds raised will be directed towards helping children who find themselves in families who are victims of domestic abuse.

A confidential distribution of funds will be made through the Fylde Coast Womens’ Aid charity and the Lions have already received undertakings from them to the

effect that all monies donated from the Swimarathon will be ring-fenced and used exclusively for the benefit of children in such unhappy and demoralising circumstances.

Said Lions Swimarathon Organiser, Joe Woods,’ So far this annual event has raised almost £165,000 in its 25 years existence and the most of it has been used to help local charitable causes in the Fylde. The 26th, next January will help local children once more and we are hoping that the event will again receive the level of support it has received in the past from the swimmers’ sponsors.’

Further details and Application forms are available by telephoning Joe on 01772 679766.

Lion’s president David Eames added,’ It is staggering to hear of the number of cases of domestic abuse which are reported to the local police and FCWA each year, and the Lions want to help the children of such families who find themselves in the aftermath of such circumstances. We have given financial support to the FCWA charity in a general way on previous occasions and we respect the confidential manner in which they go about what they do without national or any formal local funding. The club now wants to direct help from the Swimarathon solely for the benefit of children involved in such cases and we hope that we will again have the level of support from swimmers and sponsors which we have enjoyed in the past’.

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