Listen Again: Blackpool Music Academy - Exclusive Interviews

If you missed our radio show on 103.2 Preston FM on Saturday, here's another chance to hear our fascinating interviews about the Blackpool Music Academy community project in Blackpool.

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To find out more about Blackpool Music Academy, visit the website at www.blackpoolmusicacademy.com

Listen Again: Best Bits From Our Radio Show From Saturday

If you missed our radio show on 103.2 Preston FM on Saturday afternoon - fear not - you can hear the best bits now on demand by clicking on the relevant sound icon below.

Unfortunately, we are not licensed to post copyrighted music on this website but you CAN hear all the fascinating chat.

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Ice Hockey: Flyers Battered By Barons

Saturday 9th February 2013
National Ice Hockey League Division 2 North
Fylde Flyers 4 - Solihull Barons 15
Period Scores: 1-5, 2-5, 1-5
Shots On Goal: Flyers 48 - Solihull 54
Penalties In Minutes: Flyers 40 - Solihull 32
Flyers Scorers: Janis Grinbergs 2+1, Andy Clark 1+0, Tom Murphy 1+0, Marriott, Charlton, Jones, Gillingham all 0+1

Report:
Having battled on with a reduced bench last Sunday away at Solihull and been just 5 minutes away from coming home with a point, Fylde Flyers would have been hoping for something positive in the return fixture at home on Saturday evening.

Unfortunately all they got for their efforts - playing in front of a sizeable SubZero crowd -  was broken bones, gashes and a ferrying service to the A&E department as Solihull employed highly aggressive tactics in this 4-15 reverse.

Flyers actually opened the scoring with a short handed goal after 9 minutes but by the time they scoted their second in the 35th minute, the visitors had scored 10 and were romping away with the game. 6 Flyers had to withdraw from the game with injuries in scenes reminiscent of matches with the Solihull teams of old with Chuck Taylor et al when the Barons were everybody's favourite team to hate - and it is doubtful whether all will be patched up in time for tonight's road trip to Hull.

Fylde Flyers next home game is on Saturday 16th February when they entertain Sheffield Senators at the SubZero Ice Arena in Cleveleys - 5pm face off.

More info: www.fyldeflyers.co.uk

Photo: Janis Grinbergs by J Lynch

NWCFL: Gate Beat The Weather

Squires Gate FC overcame the bad weather that led to neighbours AFC Blackpool's game being postponed due to a waterlogged pitch but were unable to hold out against second placed Padiham.

The visitors made most of the running but Gate defended resolutely and it looked as if they might hold on for a well deserved point. The breakthrough came after 67 minutes and a second goal on 90 minutes seemed almost unfair on a Gate side who battled so well throughout.

Squires Gate are at home again next Saturday 16th February in a NWCFL Premier Division match against bottom team Stone Dominos.

AFC Blackpool travel away to Padiham next Saturday in the 3rd round of the NWCFL Challenge Cup.

More information:  www.afcblackpool.co.uk,  www.squiresgatefc.co.uk  www.nwcfl.com

Best Kept Secrets Show On 103.2 Preston FM - 4pm Saturday!

We have a brand new time slot for our "Best Kept Secrets In Conversation" show on 103.2 Preston FM.  We are now on air at 4pm on selected Saturday Afternoons. It may be a new time but you'll still get all the usual stuff as we bring you the best of the new releases, some great music nostalgia, events news and lots of fascinating chat.

This week we talk to John Shaw about the Blackpool Music Academy, look forward to a poetry exhibition in Blackpool, hear about Paul's new ice hockey book and talk to jazz singer Lynne Foz about her latest CD release.

There's more new music from Helena Jesele, Funeral For A Friend, Skullians, Les Voix Perdus and a great double play from the A-Heads new CD "Damaged Goods" and lots more besides.

So join us from 4pm on 103.2 Preston FM this Saturday afternoon.

Unfortunately, the online stream is down at present as Preston FM is moving premises so you won't be able to listen live for the time being. However, we will post the best bits here on the website after the weekend so that you can listen again on demand.

To find out more about Preston FM, take a look at the website at www.preston.fm

Poetry "Taster" Exhibition 'Female Poets of the First World War', Monday, 18th March 2013, Parks Art Deco Cafe, Stanley Park, Blackpool FY3 9EQ

A 'Taster' exhibition of Female Poets of the First World War will be held at the Parks Art Deco Cafe in Blackpool's Stanley Park on Monday, 18th March 2013 from 12 noon until 4 pm.

Included will be biographical details and examples of poems from:

Margaret Rowntree from Fleetwood
May Sinclair who was born on The Wirral
Mary Webb
Cicely Fox Smith
plus some examples of female poets from  other countries
and a few more surprises. . .

The usual self-service snacks, meals and drinks will be available from the Parks Art Deco Cafe.

A special afternoon tea is also available but if you would like that please book in advance by calling 01253 395191.

www.femalewarpoets.blogspot.co.uk

Parks Art Deco Cafe
West Park Drive
Stanley Park
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY3 9EQ

Tel.:  01253 395191

E-mail:  info@parksartdecocafe.co.uk

Blackpool Music Academy seek Friends, Investors and Sponsors

The innovative and inspirational Blackpool Music Academy is looking for people to help drive this amazing Community venture forward.

At 420 Waterloo Road Blackpool you will find:

A cafe/takeaway offering hot and cold snacks and tea and coffee
Music lessons - including singing lessons - at very reasonable prices including taking exams if you wish
Conference facilities
Recording facilities
Regular Thursday afternoon sing-alongs

So whether you are interested in taking music lessons or not why not go along, have a coffee, talk to volunteers and have a look around.   You cannot fail to be impressed.

Blackpool Music Academy, 420 Waterloo Road, BLACKPOOL, FY4 4BL

Tel. No.:  01253 695398
Website:  www.blackpoolmusicacademy.com
E-mail:  info@blackpoolmusicacademy.com