Ricoh British Womens Open Golf - Round 3 Report

Radio Report:
Aussie Katherine Hull (pictured left) - who started the day back down the field in joint 8th place on 2 under - hit an incredible round of 66 (6 under par) to finish the day 8 under par and 4 shots behind runaway leader Yani Tseng at the end of round three.

Taiwanese Tseng saw her overnight lead of 6 whittled down to 2 at one stage but moved back to 4 ahead thanks to an eagle on the 18th hole.

Korea's In-Kyung Kim finished in 3rd place on 6 under par. The weather remained fine for most of the day, allowing the top players to flourish - Christina Kim picked up 2 shots to finish on 4 under, level with 4 other players while Brittany Lincicome picked up one shot to finish up on 5 under par.

When asked about the secret of her good performance today Tseng admitted that she had undertaken some personal coaching during the week and, as a result, resorted to singing a Taiwanese song in her head to help keep relaxed and focus during the game.

Tseng has only dropped one shot in 3 rounds of the Birkdale course in this competition so it is hard to see her being overtaken as things stand - but the weather could still play an important part in tomorrow's exciting climax to the 2010 Ricoh Women's British Open.

Exclusive radio interview with Katherine Hull - click on icon below to hear.

Miss Blackpool Heat 6 Winners

Congratulations to Hollie Robinson and Emma Holbrook who have won through to the Grand Final at the Imperial Hotel on Friday 20th August.

The last heat is at Uncle Tom's Cabin on Thursday 5th August - why not go along and join in...?

For competition details and rules visit the official website at www.missblackpoolpageant.co.uk

Also YOU can help choose 2 more finalists via the Miss Radio Wave photographic competition. You can vote for Miss Radio Wave and the two highest scoring contestants also go through to the Miss Blackpool grand final. Visit www.wave965.com and click on the Miss Radio Wave link.

The Marriage of Lady Victoria Jackson and Anthony Booth

A wonderful family wedding event at Everton FC in the Dixie Dean Suite.

Congratulations to the happy couple.

Ricoh Womens British Open - 3rd Round Preview

After two days of wind and rain, round 1 leader Yani Tseng extended her lead in the Ricoh Women's British Open from 4 under par to 8 under par by the end of round 2.

The Taiwanese player - who is ranked number 5 in the world - carries a 4 shot advantage into today's 3rd round.

The previous days' bad weather certainly affected the game of many top players, including last year's champion Catriona Matthew who failed to make the cut with a disappointing 12 over par. American Paula Creamer made the cut but was disappointed with her +4 score that left her 12 shots off the lead on +4 and Japanese superstar Ai Miyazato also struggled with conditions to finish the 2nd day on +2.

Britanny Lincicome - who, herself missed the cut last year - finihsed the second day in joint 2nd place with -4, level with fellow American Cristie Kerr and Korean Amy Yang.

Young French talent Anne-Lise Caudal (pictured above talking to Preston FM's Lucy Breeze on Thursday)saw her lofty 1st place from day one slip to joint 8th at the end of the second round finishing with -2.

The British flag is being flown in the 3rd round today by Laura Davies, who currently tops the European money table, emerging talents Melissa Reid and Henrietta Zuel, while Birkdale's own Florentyna Parker can be a source of home-course pride as she tees off with Paula Creamer today.

Becky Brewerton from Wales and Janice Moody from Scotland complete the challenge by the Home Nations.


Photos and interview clips will be posted here as the day progresses.

Exclusive Interview With Anne-Lise Caudal

Lucy talks exclusively "en francais" with current competition leader Anne-Lise Caudal.

Click on the soundfile below to hear the interview.

Ricoh Womens Open at Birkdale - 1st Round

Driving wind and rain took the shine off the start of this year's event with competitors and spectarors all getting rather wet.

Interview clips with Juli Inkster (left) and Laura Davies (right) to follow...

Cafe Review: The Tea Rooms - Birkdale Village

We sneaked off from the tournament build up to check out some of the local eateries.
Here's our review of The Tea Rooms on Liverpool Road in Birkdale Village.

Check out their website at www.tearoomsbirkdale.com

Ricoh Women's British Open Golf at Birkdale

Keep checking back this week as we'll be bringing you all the stories behind the golf this week from Birkdale

- like the fact that Japanese superstar Ai Miyazato is wearing Union Jack patterned nails to celebrate her week here in England!

World Cup Winner Signs For Fylde!

World Cup rugby union winner and Great Britain rugby league legend Jason Robinson OBE, who has thrilled crowds in both codes all over the world, is once more to demonstrate his extraordinary abilities - this time for Fylde RFC in the 2010/11 season. He is coming out of retirement to play and help the club with community activities off the field.

Following retirement in the 2007/8 season, he's keen to return to playing the game that he loves so much and feels that at 35 he can still make an important contribution, on and off the pitch. He is looking forward to working once more with Head Coach Mark Nelson, Sale's backs coach in their Premiership winning 2005/6 season, and former England Head Coach Brian Ashton.

Mark Nelson said: "I am absolutely delighted that we have signed Jason for next season. Given his record in both codes of the game, it's not an exaggeration to say that he is the best ever rugby player. It's a fantastic opportunity for our players to play alongside such an experienced and mercurial talent and I expect a number of players will express an interest in joining the Club to have a similar opportunity."

Brian Ashton said: “It is a remarkably fortunate coincidence for me to be returning to help out my old club Fylde as Jason arrives to play. I have had the privilege of working with Jason and know that his stature, ability and qualities as a player and a person will benefit all who come into contact with him, both on and off the field.

Fleetwood 2 - Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1 (Pre Season Friendly)

Conference new boys Fleetwood Town beat Terry Butcher's newly promoted SPL side Inverness Caledonian Thistle 2-1 in this enjoyable preseason friendly.

Click on the icon below to hear our match report.



Fleetwood's next home game is Friday 30th July v a Bolton Wanderers X1 - kick off 7.45, with Jim's bar open from 6pm.

London Lollies - News Update

Click on the icon above to hear a news update the London Lollies touring team and London Wayfarers Hockey Club.

Colin Fry - TV Medium - Ticket Competition

Top international psychic and TV medium COLIN FRY is appearing at Blackpool’s North Pier Theatre on Thursday 5th August and Fylde FM has a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky listener.

To enter the draw for the tickets, all you have to do is answer the following question: What is Colin Fry’s programme on Living TV called ?

If you think you know the answer, click on the competition link on the Fylde FM website, and send us your answer, e-mail address and contact number.

The draw will be made during the Breakfast show on Monday 2nd August and the winner will receive a pair of tickets to see the show on the Thursday evening.

If you can’t wait for the draw and want to book tickets for the show anyway, visit Colin’s website at www.colinfry.co.uk where you can find out all about his new book and UK tour dates.

Miss Blackpool - Heat 5 Winners

Congratulations to Sophie (2nd) and Kimberley (1st - in red ) who go through to the Grand Final at the Imperial Hotel on 20th August. Two more heats still to go at Uncle Tom's Cabin - why not come along and join in..?

Click on the icon below to hear interviews with the heat winners:

Bosco Lytham - Restaurant Review

RnB Festival Preview To Air On Preston FM

A special radio programme looking ahead to this August’s Great British RnB Festival in Colne – will be broadcast on Preston FM next week.
Produced and presented by Paul & Lucy Breeze, the programme feature interviews with organiser Alison Goode , Executive Development Manager for Pendle Leisure Trust, Sue Madigan, Marketing Manager and the rest of the marketing team.

A musicians’ perspective of the event is offered by Neil Schofield from Uncle Neil’s Music Store and the programme features music by Doctor Feelgood, 9 Below Zero, Georgie Fame, and Omar and the Howlers as well as northwest based artists such as Kyla Brox, Junkhouse Dog Blues Band, Tipitina, Alex McKown and Laura Bailey.

The show airs at 2pm on Preston FM on Monday afternoon (26th July) with a separate “interview special” edition going out at 7pm on Tuesday 27th July. The programme will also be broadcast on Cowling based Drystone Radio and Rawtenstall based East Lancs Radio.

You can tune in to Preston FM on 103.2FM in the Preston area or via the internet at www.preston.fm.

Cafe Review - Roccoco Cafe in Leyland

Click on the icon above the hear our review of this cafe.

Miss Blackpool Heat 4 Results & Interviews

Congratulations to Sammi and Ashley who won through to the Grand Final at the Imperial Hotel on Friday 20th August. The next heat is at Uncle Tom's Cabin next Thursday - why not go along and join in...?

Click on the icon above to hear interviews with the two winners.

Art Of Noise - CD Release 2nd August - Exclusive Interview

Zang Tuum Tuum and Salvo - Union Square Music's collector's label – announce the definitive Best Of the Art of Noise.
Disc One compiles all the hit singles plus collaborations, classic album tracks, movie & TV themes, 12" remixes and B-sides. And Disc Two retells the Art of Noise story via 20 previously-unreleased tracks from all eras of the group's history, from 1983 to the present day.
Influence covers all eras of Art of Noise's ground-breaking contribution to sampling, dance and electronic music. From the early 80s with records like Beat Box, Moments in Love, Close (to the Edit), and as the band that put together Malcolm McLaren's highly influential Duck Rock... To mid-80s hit singles like Peter Gunn (with Duane Eddy), Kiss (with Tom Jones), Paranoimia (with Max Headroom)... Art of Noise's 90s/00s reincarnation – when founder members Trevor Horn, Anne Dudley and Paul Morley were joined by Lol Creme – is also covered with singles such as Metaforce (featuring Rakim) and the drum & bass riffing, John Hurt sampling The Holy Egoism of Genius


Exclusive interview with Gary Langan to follow.

Non League Friendly Matches This Saturday

Rossendale United kick off this Saturday with a home friendly match aginst Football League Division One side Rochdale. 3pm kick off at Dark Lane. £6 adults / £3 concessions.

Other matches this Saturday include:
Atherton Collieries v Prescot Cables
Chadderton v Flixton
Congleton Town v Stalybridge Celtic
Daisy Hill Res v Maghull Reserves 12.30pm
Daisy Hill v Maghull 3.15pm
Garswood United v St Helens Town
Heath Hayes v Stone Dominoes 2pm
Holyhead Hots v Runcorn Town
Irlam Res v Eagle Sports 2pm
New Mills v Curzon Ashton
Oldham Boro v Ramsbottom United
Runcorn Linnets v Witton Albion
Silsden v Oldham Athletic XI 1.30pm
Warrington Town v AFC Liverpool
WestD & Chorlton v Clitheroe
Whitley Bay v Glossop N E
Willaston v Padiham
Winsford United v Crewe
Yorkshire Ams v Barnoldswick Town
Goldline Trophy
Ashton Athletic v Breightmet United
Prestwich Heys v Atherton L R

Check with you club before travelling!

For more local non league football news, visit www.vodkatleague.com

Support Rosemere at Wine Tasting Evening on Friday Night!

There's a wine tasting evening featuring wines from around the world on Friday 16th July at the Monterey Beach Hotel on North Promenade in St Annes, in aid of Rosemere Cancer Foundation.

Tickets are £12 each - including light refreshments. For bookings or more information call Jo on 07920 110680 or e-mail: shesinpink@sky.com

Book Now For The Houghton Weavers At Lowther Pavilion!

Join the Lancashire folk legends on their 35th anniversary tour! This show is bound to sell out so get your tickets now.
For tickets and info visit www.lowtherpavilion.co.uk.

Fylde Sign Lancashire Star!

Former Loughborough Students, Sale Jets, Rochdale & the current Lancashire fly-half Steve Collins has joined Fylde Rugby Union Club. Collins had an outstanding County Championship season for winners Lancashire and scored 22 points at his new club when Lancashire put Cheshire to the sword at the Woodlands in May. The diminutive goal-kicking playmaker is a clever runner, distributor and has a complete all round game.
Head Coach Mark Nelson said: “This is a really big signing for Fylde. Steve was superb playing for Lancashire last season. He's been very loyal to Rochdale who should be warmly congratulated for helping him develop into the fine player he has become. He came through the club's M-J ranks as well as representing Lancashire at junior levels.
“Steve feels that it's time for him to step up into national league rugby. He has the natural ability to blossom at Fylde and will benefit from working with our coaches including Brian Ashton. His running of the game is of a high standard. Despite the last minute injury at Twickenham which will delay his league début for the Club, he'll be a real force in N2N. I'm particularly looking forward to him resuming his county half-back partnership with Craig Aikman and linking up with other Lancashire backs Mike Waywell, Oli Brennand and, potentially, Nick Royle.

Miss Blackpool - Heat 3 Winners

Congratulations to heat 3 winners Lisa Cox and Charlotte Kershaw who go through to the Grand Final at the Imperial Hotel on 20th August - click above to hear their interview clips.

Don't forget, if you are aged between 18 and 30 you can enter the competition. It is free to enter and you do NOT have to live in Blackpool. Just come along to the next heat at Uncle Tom's Cabin and sign up on the night! The next heat is Thursday 15th July!

Cafe Review: Lobster Lounge - Cedar Square, Blackpool

Sign the petition and check out the food! Hear our review here....

CD Release: "Shut Up" by Monica & The Explosion

Lunch Ideas For This Sunday

- Special jazz lunch at the Hilton Hotel Blackpool with music from the Bill Barrow Trio 12 to 4pm. For bookings call 01253 623434
-Swing Sunday at the Art Deco Cafe in Stanley Park - Flip play 1pm to 3pm
- Family carvery at Uncle Tom's Cabin on Saturday and Sunday lunchtime plus great full menu as well.

Keeping Up Appearances Competition

The new stage version of hilarious TV comedy “Keeping Up Appearances” is coming to the Grand Theatre in Blackpool from the 19th to 24th of July and Fylde FM has a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky listener.

The show features an all-star cast including Gareth Hale – of Hale and Pace and Kim Hartman from Allo Allo. The role of Hyancinth Bouquet is played by Rachel Bell from The Darling Buds Of May and Dear John.

To enter the draw for the tickets, all you have to do is answer the following question : How is Hyacinth “Bouquet’s” surname really spelt ?

If you think you know the answer, send an e-mail to poshupnorth@googlemail.com with your answer, e-mail address and daytime telephone number.

The draw will be made during the Fylde FM Breakfast show on Monday 19th July and the winner will receive a pair of tickets to see the show on the Tuesday evening, plus a signed programme and have the opportunity to meet the cast!

If you can’t wait for the draw and want to book tickets for the show anyway, visit the Grand Theatre website at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Northern Rail Final Ticket Competition

Rugby League’s Northern Rail Cup Final takes place at Blackpool FC’s Bloomfield Road stadium on Sunday 18th July and Fylde FM has a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky listener.

Widnes Vikings are hoping to make it 3 cup wins in 4 years as they bid to retain the trophy that they won last year while Batley Bulldogs fly the flag for Yorkshire in an encounter that looks too close to call...!

To enter the draw for the tickets, all you have to do is answer the following question: Which team won the Northern Rail Cup in 2009?

If you think you know the answer, send an email to poshupnorth@googlemail.com with your answer, e-mail address and daytime telephone number.

The draw will be made during the Fylde FM Breakfast show on Wednesday 14th July and you could be going to see The Northern Rail Cup Final at Bloomfield Road on Sunday 18th July !

For more information about the Northern Rail Cup Final and 9s Tournament, visit the RFL website at www.therfl.co.uk

Chernobyl Childrens Visit To Blackpool

A group of 29 children from Belarus who are suffering from the contamination of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear incident enjoyed a visit to Blackpool, courtesy of the Kimberley Hotel, businessman Max Smith and the local Rotary club - hear all about it!

New Tea Dance Venues!

Two great new venues for tea dances on the Fylde Coast with ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing to the sounds of Mr David Windle - well, his keyboard actually.
Wednesday 2pm to 4pm: The Lindum Hotel on St Annes South Promenade - £3 per person, tea and coffee £1 extra.
Friday 2pm to 4pm: Uncle Tom's Cabin, Queens Promenade, North Shore, Blackpool. Tea, coffee and drinks available.

Miss Blackpool Heat 2 Results

Congratulations to Ella and Kayleigh who go through to the Grand Final at the Imperial Hotel on 20th August. The next heat will be held at Uncle Tom's Cabin on Blackpool seafront next Thursday evening. You DON'T have to live in Blackpool to enter, it doesn't cost anything and it's great fun. To find out more. visit the competition website at www.missblackpoolpageant.co.uk.