The Wyre Times

06/12/2023

RING A DING …Tickets are still available for the Christmas Carol Concert performed by St Oswald's Choir on Friday 8th December at Knott Ebd Golf Club. If you don't have a ticket, don't worry - tickets will be available to buy on the evening. Tickets are £5 and include a mince pie, and tea/coffee.

We hope to see you there for what we hope will be a fun and festive evening

05/12/2023

Reminder … Knott End Coastguard Rescue Team

05/12/2023

THE PROTECTORS

On Saturday Night (2nd December 2023), officers from Wyre Neighbourhood and Response Police took to the streets of Poulton as part of Operation Night Guardian.



Op Night Guardian, an initiative funded by the Home Office’s GRIP innovation fund, involves both uniformed and specially trained plain-clothed patrols in busy town centres. It aims to protect people by identifying those who may be displaying signs of concerning behaviour.



The operation also offers a range of practical measures used to help prevent and detect spiking offences with drink toppers and spiking test kits available in some licenced premises, which officers hope will further help to deter offences and raise the risk of offenders being caught.



A search dog was used throughout the operation to identify those carrying drugs within licensed premises, along with specialist licensing departments who were also in attendance to ensure compliance.

The operation yielded a number of good results and the search dog helped officers make multiple arrests.

Sergeant Dan Whitaker, from Lancashire’s Violence Reduction Network (VRN), said: “We have had lots of positive interactions with revellers, door supervisors and licensees who overwhelmingly support this initiative."

“We know many people visiting our licenced premises will be law abiding and just want to enjoy a good night out. However, for anyone intent on causing harm, our message is clear. We are proactively targeting inappropriate behaviour and raising the risk of you being caught.”



Councillor Roger Berry, Deputy Leader and Neighbourhood Services and Community Safety Portfolio Holder at Wyre Council comments, “Operations like this are really important and we are fully supportive of any measures that help to minimise crime and protect those who wish to enjoy the nightlife Wyre has to offer. We are pleased to work with our partners through Wyre’s Community Safety Partnership to keep the public safe and provide reassurance to people enjoying nights out in the run up to Christmas.”

05/12/2023

CLOSED Because of all the overnight rain Knott End Golf course is closed today,nclubhouse and pro shop are open

02/12/2023

BUY A PIECE OF HISTORY ...

A unique opportunity to acquire a landmark grade II listed building comprising a single storey radar station situated on the seafront.

The building extends to approximately 169 Sq M (1819 Sq Ft) and enjoys spectacular and uninterrupted views across the Wyre Estuary and Morecambe Bay.

The building is accessed from Fleetwood Promenade ½ a mile to the north east of Fleetwood Town Centre.

01/12/2023

:: :: Come along to Wyre’s Festive Get Together

On Friday 8 December, Wyre Council is hosting a community festive get together at Poulton Community Hall.

There will be carol signing and games of bingo, plus stalls to browse with information about community groups to join and local activities to enjoy. Council staff will also be on hand to answer any enquiries. Saint John’s Primary School will be there to perform some classic carols, plus there will be free tea, coffee and mince pies.
Open from 2pm to 4pm it’s a free event and there’s no need to book.

Exhibitors on the day will include:
Wyre Council stalls:
Contact centre – meet the team who will happily answer your enquiries about council services
Volunteering team – find out what volunteering opportunities there are for you to get involved with
Coast and countryside team – find out about activities you can enjoy in the great outdoors
Care and repair – chat to about help with property repairs and adaptations to your home or get help to apply for financial support
Just reminiscing – come and enjoy looking at objects and artefacts from years gone by
Christmas crafts - try your hand at making a decoration to take home
Lancashire Police
Poulton Historical and Civic Society
Poulton and Wyre Railway Society
Cosy Homes in Lancashire
Cleveleys Probus

Councillor Ian Amos is Wyre Council’s Lead Member for Older People and comments, “This is our second Christmas get together event and it’s a nice opportunity for our more senior residents to enjoy some festive entertainment and find out what’s on in the local area.

“Our staff will be there to help answer any enquiries and we’re pleased to be joined by other local services and social clubs in the area.

“If you fancy some time out of the house and to sing some good old Christmas carols please do come along and join us for a mince pie and a brew. Similarly if you know anyone who could use some company this Christmas please let them know.”

01/12/2023

COUNCIL COMMITMENT
Wyre Council drives forward commitment to its communities, economy, climate and customers

Wyre’s new Council Plan was approved at full council last night, Thursday 30 November, setting out a clear statement of what the authority aims to achieve over the medium to long term.

The plan was presented following a significant review by Wyre’s Leader Cllr Michael Vincent and cabinet members, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and senior council officers led by Chief Executive Rebecca Huddleston.

The document sets out the council’s vision and priorities and the key projects that need to be delivered to ensure the priorities are met. The agreed priorities are:

People and communities – carrying out projects that ensure residents live happier, healthier and safer lives.
Growth and prosperity – developing programmes to ensure a thriving local economy and town centres.
Place and climate – working towards making Wyre a cleaner, greener and more sustainable place.
Innovative and customer focused – taking pride in being a well-run, forward thinking council that puts customers first.
Councillor Michael Vincent, Leader of Wyre Council comments, “Following the elections earlier this year it was important to review our strategic plan to ensure it meets the needs of our residents and businesses. We have expanded on our previous plan to include more detail around how we will achieve our objectives, creating an open and transparent basis from which to report back on. This plan is very much about putting projects into action and providing clear direction for the council over the next few years.

“Our overarching vision is for Wyre to be a place where everyone can prosper. We want everyone to have access to jobs and share the benefits of economic growth, live in thriving, safe, more environmentally sustainable and welcoming communities and be healthier and independent for longer.

“Key projects include delivering £860,000 in Household Support Funding in 2023/24 including energy bill support to low income households, new school uniform grants and supporting charities including foodbanks.

“Working with the police and other partners we will also tackle anti-social behaviour in the borough by increasing council officer visibility through out of hour patrols and targeted visits and diverting offenders into more positive activity.

“We will boost the local economy by delivering a comprehensive business support programme focussing on small businesses in Wyre and address skill shortages through a programme of support for local people to access education, employment or training.

“We will keep Wyre clean targeting illegal waste carriers and develop a community based programme of work to prevent and deter fly tipping. We will develop and deliver a climate change strategy for the borough and complete work on the £40million beach management scheme to protect more homes from flooding.

“Alongside these and the other projects outlined in our plan we will deliver an ambitious transformation strategy to improve our services, develop more efficient ways of working, look at how we embrace new technology and strengthen our workforce to deliver our ambitions.

“Wyre is a well performing council and we have worked hard to remain in a strong financial position. This new plan is about clearly setting out what actions need to be taken going forward to ensure the best future for our borough and our residents.”

The full council plan including details of projects and how success will be measured can be found on the council’s website at

Wyre Council's vision for the next four to eight years.

01/12/2023

AND THE BEAT GOES ON…
Three Kings of Rock and Roll: Reigniting the Beat

Get ready to rock this holiday season with a welcome return of the uplifting "We Three Kings of Rock and Roll" - Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, & Elvis! Prepare for a thrilling musical journey that fuses the magic of the holidays with the pulse-pounding energy of rock and roll singing.

This exhilarating show will take centre stage at Marine Hall on Friday 15 December from 7.30pm promising an unforgettable night of toe-tapping and sing-along holiday cheer to really get you into the festive spirit, including Christmas Favourites such as Jingle Bell Rock and White Christmas done in true Rock n Roll Style!

With legendary guitar riffs, thundering drumbeats, and powerhouse vocals, this performance will have you rocking around the Christmas tree like never before.

Councillor Lynne Bowen, Leisure, Health, and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder says,

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming Three West End Artists celebrating the music of Three Kings of Rock n Roll.

What a perfect way to ignite Christmas cheer.”

Book your tickets now for an explosive celebration that merges timeless traditions with the spirit of rock and roll, proving that holiday classics can truly rock the house, and be prepared to shake your Tinsel & Rattle your Baubles.

Tickets available from www.wyretheatres.co.uk and start at £19.00.

For more information on this event, visit Wyre Theatres website or contact the box office on 01253 887693.

01/12/2023

ACTS OF KINDNESS…NAME YOUR WINNERS

Officers from Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre have launched a festive Christmas competition for the second year, encouraging young people to show acts of kindness within their community.

The competition, aimed at primary school ages, asks children to submit a photo carrying out an act of kindness, with the winning entrant getting the chance to become a police officer for the day at Blackpool Divisional Headquarters.

The winning entrant will be issued their own warrant card at the start of the day, with chances to visit various policing units, meet our furry four-legged officers, ride in a police car and have a debrief at the end of their shift with the boss.

​Entrants have from 1st December 2023 until 11th December 2023 to get their submission in.

HOW TO ENTER:

Take a picture carrying out an act of kindness and email it to PCSO Alison Williams on [email protected].

Please provide a first name, surname, postcode and contact number when submitting entries. All entrants will be signed up to In The Know, Lancashire Police’s free messaging tool to find out what’s happening in your area.

The winning entrant must be happy for their image to be shared on our social media channels.

01/12/2023

Celebrate safely: Wyre, Lancaster and Morecambe issue festive safety advice

Officers from Wyre, Lancaster and Morecambe are reminding the public of activity taking place across the Christmas period to help keep them safe.

PC Andrew Taylor, Licensing Officer, said: “We’re expecting a lot of people to be out and about during the Christmas period, enjoying their local nighttime economy. We want people to enjoy themselves and celebrate the festivities with their families and friends, however we want to ensure that they do so, safely.

“Officers from many different policing teams will be out during the evenings and into the night ensuring that people are enjoying themselves responsibly, and everyone gets home safe.”

Op Night Guardian, an initiative funded by the Home Office’s GRIP innovation fund, will be running throughout the Christmas period and involves both uniformed and specially trained plain-clothed patrols in busy town centres. It aims to protect people by identifying those who may be displaying signs of concerning behaviour.

PC Andrew Taylor said: “Op Night Guardian also offers a range of practical measures used to help prevent and detect spiking offences with drink toppers and spiking test kits available in some licenced premises, which we hope will further help to deter offences and raise the risk of offenders being caught.”

Local officers recently re-launched Op Homesafe, which offers places of safety for vulnerable people in the night-time economy in Lancaster.

Op Homesafe has been running for the past six years, and ensures that people who are classed as vulnerable (as a result of alcohol and/or other) have a safe way of getting home after a night out.

PC Andrew Taylor continued: “As part of Op Homesafe, any person who has been identified as vulnerable can be taken to a ‘safe-place’ location - these are ‘Sugarhouse’ and ‘Vibe’, both in Lancaster. All staff at these venues are aware of Op Homesafe and can assist in looking after that person.”

“At the ‘safe-place’ locations the vulnerable person can be given a blanket, hot or cold drink, flip flops and sugar/sweets to aid recuperation. The goal is to obtain details of a trusted family member or friend who can attend the ‘safe-place’ to take the vulnerable person home.”

In addition to this, the national campaign Ask for Angela currently runs in both Lancaster and Morecambe within licensed premises, and also looks to address any vulnerability of individuals.

PC Andrew Taylor said: “Should a person need help in a bar or a club, and wishes to be safety escorted out, they can simply approach a member of staff and Ask for Angela. All licensed venues are signed up to this initiative and aware of what to do should a person Ask for Angela.”

Tim Tomlinson, Lancaster Pub Watch Chair, said: “Lancaster Pub Watch enjoys a strong working relationship with our local Constabulary and its officers, and has been successful over the years in making and keeping the Lancaster City Centre a safe and welcoming place to visit.

“Christmas is, of course, a time when many people want to go out and enjoy themselves and our role is to make sure they do so, but without over doing it and potentially causing problems for themselves and their fellow customers.

“Responsible alcohol retailing is key to this and especially at Christmas, making sure all our venues' staff are trained to spot someone who may have had enough, and then how to manage them, is essential to keeping all our venues friendly and safe.”

Lancaster Students Union said: “We are very pleased to be working with the police in Lancaster on Op Homesafe to make the festive period as safe as possible.

“At Sugarhouse, we have always focused on making sure that our members have a great night out, but a safe one too. And we were only too happy to contribute to Op Homesafe by making Sugar one of its 'safe-place' locations.

“Our staff and contractors will be on hand to help anyone who needs us as part of the scheme. We hope that everyone has a great time in the run-up to Christmas as we are sure that Op Homesafe will make people feel that bit more secure during the celebrations."

30/11/2023

CRACKDOWN
Almost 1,000 extra policing hours allocated to targeting anti-social behaviour in Lancashire Constabulary’s West Division

This covers Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, Lancaster and Morecambe.

In the summer of this year, Lancashire Police and Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden launched Operation Centurion, a county-wide crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Brunswick, in Blackpool, and Fleetwood were identified as ASB hotspot locations in West Division (which covers the areas of Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, Lancaster and Morecambe), meaning they would benefit from additional foot patrols to target ASB.

In October, two more areas in the division were identified as hotspot areas and started to benefit from the additional patrols – these were St Annes and Morecambe Town Centre.

In October alone, these four hotspot areas have benefited from:

986 additional policing hours
139 officers on patrol
153 stop checks
84 ASB incidents attended.
Inspector Gemma Barr from the ASB, Prevention and Problem-Solving Command at Lancashire Police said: “Anti-social behaviour is one of the key concerns our communities have expressed to us. Through our work under Op Centurion we are showing that we have listened to them and that we are taking action.

“Working closely with our partners, we have put additional officers on the streets in our hotspot locations to make people feel safer in their areas.”

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden said: "Anti-social behaviour is a blight on our communities and an issue that residents raise with me time and time again, which is why I have made it a priority in my Fighting Crime Plan for Lancashire.

"Op Centurion is stepping up the fight against ASB in our communities, led by the dedicated neighbourhood policing teams operating across Lancashire, bolstered by an additional £2m I have been able to secure from Government to invest in dedicated foot patrols targeting ASB hotspot areas.

"It's fantastic to see the impact these additional patrols are now delivering across the county, bringing more visible policing into all Lancashire districts.

"Having joined officers on patrol in different parts of the county, I have already seen the positive impact they have on local areas, engaging with residents and local business as well as dealing robustly with any crime and anti-social behaviour.

"I am absolutely committed to cracking down on anti-social behaviour and I will continue to work closely with the Chief Constable to ensure the Constabulary has the resources needed to get tough on ASB and keep our communities safe."

For more information on Operation Centurion, visit Lancashire Tackling Anti Social Behaviour (lancashire-pcc.gov.uk)

As Police and Crime Commissioner my role is to act as your voice in policing within Lancashire. Listening to your views in the development of the Police and Crime Plan, which acts as a strategic guide for the force, is a key part of this.

30/11/2023

DECEMBER FERRY TIMES

❗Winter Service ❗Every hour tide permitting. The vessel will only sail at 45 past the hour.

1st Fri. 0945 - 1645
2nd sat. 1045 - 1645
3rd sun. 1045 - 1745
4th Mon. 1145 - 1745
5th Tues. 1245 - 1745
6th weds. 0745 - 0845 STOP 1345 - 1745
7th Thurs. 0745 - 0945 STOP 1445 - 1745
8th Fri. 0745 - 1045 STOP 1545 - 1745
9th Sat. 0745 - 1145 STOP 1645 - 1745
10th sun. 0745 - 1145
11th Mon. 0745 - 1245
12th Tues. 0745 - 1345
13th Weds. 0745 - 1345
14th Thurs. 0845 - 1445
15th Fri. 0945 - 1545
16th sat. 1045 - 1645
17th sun. 1045 - 1645
18th Mon. 1145 - 1745
19th Tues. 1245 - 1745
20th Weds. 0745 STOP 1345 - 1745
21st Thurs. 0745 - 0845 STOP 1445 - 1745
22nd Fri. 0745 - 0945 STOP 1545 - 1745
23rd sat. 0745 - 1045 STOP 1645 - 1745
24th sun. CLOSED
25th Mon. CLOSED
26th Tue. CLOSED
27th Wed. CLOSED
28th Thurs. CLOSED
29th Fri. CLOSED
30th Sat. CLOSED
31st Sun. CLOSED

Thank you for your continued support ⚓️ Please try have the correct fare ready to help our crew speed up the sailing.

Stop' represents a stop in the service due to tide.
Please note these times may be subject to change due to unpredictable circumstances such as weather and change in tides.

The vessel sails at 45 Minutes past the hour from Fleetwood. Once over and all passengers on board she will sail straight back again. When you see the ferry sailing please walk down the slipway at Knott End so the vessel isn't waiting.
To contact the vessel direct please call/text 07793270934.

Thank you for your continued support ⚓️

If you are on the Knott slipway, please walk down the slipway when you see the vessel sailing from Fleetwood ready to board.

Passenger Fares (each way):
Passengers (including OAPs, Adults and children): £2
Babies: £1
Bikes: £0.50p
Dogs: £0.50p

We do not offer return tickets.

Launch Fares:
Jet Ski or Boat Launch: £10.00
Annual memberships for unlimited launches is £60 (April - April)

Cash Only. We do not accept card payments on board. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Please direct message us to organise this online if you don't wish to pay the vessel for your membership.

29/11/2023

JAIL FOR CHILD RA**ST

A man who groomed and r***d an 11-year-old girl in Preston has been jailed for a decade following our investigation.

Using the Snapchat profile ‘jayjaydizzy’ 29-year-old Jordan Morgan began communicating with the victim, telling her he was 15.

Despite knowing she was just 11 years old, Morgan arranged to meet her in Preston on May 14th of this year. He then took her to woods off Banbury Drive and r***d her.

Morgan was identified via mobile phone and social media enquiries and arrested at his home in Salford. CCTV enquiries and clothing recovered from Morgan’s home placed him at the scene and his DNA was present on an apple juice bottle we found in the woods.

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Morgan, of Murray Street, Salford, was charged with r**e and meeting a girl under 16 years of age following grooming.

Morgan pleaded guilty to both offences and was jailed for 10 years when he appeared in the dock at Preston Crown Court last week. He was made subject of a S*xual Harm Prevention order which prevents him from having any unsupervised contact with any child under 16 and was ordered to sign the S*x Offenders Register for life.

PC Koryann Stevens, from Preston Police, said: “Thanks to diligent work of officers using all the technology available to us, Morgan was quickly identified and arrested. He is clearly someone who presents a very real danger to children by his perverted sexual interests and calculated and planned behaviour.

“He lied to the victim in this case as part of his grooming behaviour, with the ultimate aim of carrying out a serious sexual assault on her. This is clearly an offence which has had a profound impact on the young victim and her family and they both continue to be supported by specially-trained officers.

“If you have any concerns around your child - whether they have changed their behaviour or started hanging out with older people - I would urge you to contact the police. We will always carry out the appropriate enquiries and ensure they are safeguarded.”

28/11/2023

Lancashire Police launch Visually Impaired Protocol

Lancashire Police have launched a new protocol to help visually impaired people in the county to identify police officers calling at their home.

The protocol can be used by anyone with a visual impairment of any degree, or by anyone who cares for or supports a visually impaired person.

It is important that police officers and staff who call at someone’s address can identify themselves.

All police employees carry official identification, but it is difficult for someone with a visual impairment to make out the photograph and details on the identification or warrant card.

The new protocol allows the safeguarding of visually impaired people.

If a visually impaired member of the community requests a visit from Lancashire Police – to report a crime or as a witness - they can arrange with the Force Control Room to be given a one-time password.

That password will be shared with the attending officer who must then give the password when asked for it by the visually impaired person.

A second part of the protocol is for unplanned visits by police officers – for example, if officers are conducting house-to-house enquiries in an area.

To check the attending officers’ identification, service users can contact the Force Control Room and check the collar number provided by the officer at the door.

Detective Inspector Bryony Midgley of Lancashire Police said: “Lancashire has a diverse community, and we want to make sure that we are accessible to everyone.

“We have worked alongside Galloway’s Society for the Blind which is a charity for visually impaired people in the Preston area, and with other members of the visually impaired community within Lancashire to develop this protocol.

“If a member of the visually impaired community needs to have contact with the police, whether as a victim of crime or they have witnessed something, we can set up the one-time password.

“The officer attending will have that password and will identify themselves using it so a visually impaired service user will feel safe when interacting with the police.

“Our visually impaired community have a wide range of conditions and sight impairment which does not preclude them from being a witness or victim of crime.

“Hence, they may need to contact the police.

“This protocol is a positive service for the visually impaired community in Lancashire.”

If a visually impaired person wants the attendance of an officer at their home and wishes to use the one-time password protocol, please call 101.

28/11/2023

Plant a tree in 2023! National Tree Week 2023 begins.

Wyre Council has committed to planting 25,000 trees as part of its pledge to tackle climate change and is pleased to move ever closer to this target through the efforts this National Tree Week 25 November – 3 December.

The council is working to create 10 hectares of new native woodland and hedgerows across its open spaces by 2025 and is currently at around 60% of this target. This climate-focused tree planting is playing a vital role in mitigating climate change, protecting and enhancing threatened biodiversity.

During National Tree Week and throughout the winter tree planting season dignitaries, council officers, conservation volunteers and partners are working hard to plant and care for trees helping us to meet the council's climate change and biodiversity targets helping to make Wyre a cleaner, greener place to live, work and visit. Volunteers are always welcome and there are free, fun activities to take part in this week for anyone wanting to help.

Please feel free to join in with the local events happening across Wyre during National Tree Week. Please book to ensure that enough equipment will be provided for everyone who wants to take part.

Tuesday 28 November between 10.30am – 2.30pm.
Join the team at Wyre Rivers Trust to take part in a day of conservation volunteering to mark National Tree Week. Visit www.wyreriverstrust.org to book

Wednesday 29 November between 10:30am – 12:30pm.
Join Wyre Councils Coast and Countryside team to plant trees on King Georges Playing Field, Fleetwood. Please email [email protected] to book your place.

Thursday 30 November between 10.30am – 2.30pm.
Join Wyre Councils Coast and Countryside team to plant trees on King Georges Playing Field, Fleetwood. Please email [email protected] to book your place.

Councillor Simon Bridge, Portfolio Holder for Street Scene, Parks and Open Spaces at Wyre Council commented,
“We are extremely grateful to all of the coast and countryside volunteers who care to take part in our tree planting activities. Trees offer huge benefits for mankind, wildlife and the environment from filtering out air pollution, improving our wellbeing, providing habitat and foraging opportunities for birds, bats and other wildlife, to helping mitigate against flooding. This is just one step we’re taking in tackling climate change but we’re really pleased with the progress we’ve made so far.”

Come along to any of our regular volunteer conservation days in Wyre to improve our countryside and coastal environment and help tackle the biodiversity and climate change emergency, visit www.wyre.gov.uk/greatoutdoors to find out more.

If you are interested in attending future tree planting and conservation volunteering opportunities, please email [email protected]

Wyre Council

24/11/2023

HAVE YOU SEEN AMY?

Have you seen Amy Cowburn from Nelson?

Police want to speak to the 31-year-old in connection with a number of robbery investigations.

She is 5ft 6, has brown eyes and is of stocky build.

Cowburn knows we want to speak to her.

We would urge the public not to approach Cowburn but to report any information on her whereabouts to us by emailing [email protected] or by calling 101. Quote log 0209 of 24th November, 2023. For immediate sightings call 999.

23/11/2023

CONCERT INVITE
We would like to invite you along with friends and family to our Knott End Golf Club Christmas carol Concert performed by the wonderful St Oswalds Choir.

Friday the 8th December starting at 7pm.

Tickets £5 available from the office & include tea/coffee and a mince pie at the interval.

(Please note this is a ticket only event- Tickets will be collected on entry)

23/11/2023

FLEETWOOD GOES FESTIVE

Fleetwood is turning Festive once again!
For the third year running Fleetwood is turning festive and once again hosting a weekend of Christmas celebration and cheer where residents and visitors will experience all the magic of the season with exciting events, live performances, fabulous activities and more!

Wyre Council, in partnership with Fleetwood Town Council and the Festive Lights Committee are hosting a variety of free festive family celebrations across the town on Saturday 25 November and Sunday 26 November 2023.

Fleetwood Festive Lights Lantern Parade and Switch On will take place Saturday 25th November assembling at Fisherman's Walk at 4.30pm for a 5pm start.

The streets will be illuminated with an enchanting Lantern Parade followed by a Christmas Concert and Switch On of the Christmas lights in the stunning Marine Gardens.

On Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 November, The Marine Hall has a magical Festive Fayre starting each day from 10am opened by the Mayor on Saturday 25 November and Father Christmas on Sunday 26 November.

Filled with delicious festive food and drinks, Christmas crafts, gifts and more, plus Christmas music, an elf on the shelf trail, hilarious walkabout acts, including The Brussels' Sprouts, and lot’s more!

Be sure to also visit Fleetwood Market on Saturday 25 November. The largest indoor market on the Fylde Coast packed with 100’s of stalls – perfect for Christmas Shopping.
To top off the weekend, Father Christmas will be taking time out of his busy diary to come to Fleetwood.

The Mount Pavilion will be transformed into a winter wonderland befit for Santa’s Grotto with the big man himself ready to greet families from Sunday 26 November.

A magical annual tradition for many families filled with surprise and wonder. He will also be in his grotto on 2, 16 and 17 December sponsored by local businesses Wok Box and Food for Thought.

Tickets will be available to purchase in person from Marine Hall Box Office or over the phone 01253 887693 every Tuesday to Friday 10am – 4pm.

Cllr Lynne Bowen, Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder comments,
“We are delighted to once again host the Fleetwood Christmas Festival Weekend for the third year running. With the events and activities scheduled it’s guaranteed to bring Christmas cheer to everyone in the town.
“The Festive Light event is always a jubilant occasion and with lots of additional exciting activities organised for everyone to enjoy, it is sure to be a weekend to remember and a chance to create some magical memories for our residents and visitors to the town”.

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