Swing & Blues Special On Preston FM - 15th August at 12 noon

Tune in to our special Swing & Blues special on Preston FM on Monday 15th August at 12 noon were we will be looking ahead to some great musical happenings over the August Bank Holiday weekend.



We'll be previewing the 22nd Great British RnB Festival which takes place in Colne and focusing on local artists who have been selected to play on the Jessica Foxley stage, including:



Btright Shapes (pictured)

Baxter-Rhodes

and a world exclusive airing of Deep In The Mire's new song "Again".



There's also an in-depth interview with Pete Riley from the Swing Commanders, talking about the band and their music and looking ahead to their big date at the Preston Swingeroo Club on 26th August.



You can tune in to Preston FM on 103.2FM in the local area or listen live via the internet at http://www.preston.fm/



To find out more about the RnB Festival, visit the official website at: http://www.bluesfestival.co.uk/



Other links:

Swing Commanders: http://www.swingcommanders.com/

Bright Shapes: http:www.brightshapes.com

Baxter Rhodes: www.myspace.com/baxterrhodes

Deep In The Mire: www.myspace.com/deepinthemire

RSPCA Dog Show, Sunday, 21st August 2011

The Blackpool Branch of the RSPCA is organising a Dog Show and Fun Day on Sunday, 21st August 2011 at the Garden Place, Cropper Lane, Blackpool, FY4 5LB.



Entry is £2 per dog, per class and registration is at 10.00 a.m.



There will also be:

Opening Performance by Funny Girls

Stalls

Bouncy Castle

Disco and Karaoke

Refreshments

Medieval Knights Display

Dog Agility Display

and much much more



For further information, please call 01253 763991, e-mail enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk or visit the website www.rspcablackpool.org.uk

Theatre Review: The Comedians 40th Anniversary Show, Blackpool Grand Theatre

Introduced by original TV series producer Johnny Hamp, featuring Mick Miller, Roy Walker, Duggie Brown & Stan Boardman (pictured)



I was going to write a very wordy and journalistic review of this show at the Blackpool Grand theatre when the comment (below) arrived from Mr Phil Jones:



"Me and my wife took my mum and dad to the show last night 12th August. The show started at 7.30 and was due to finish at 10.00pm. We started laughing at 7.31 and didn't stop laughing until they managed to get Stan Boardman off the stage at 10.35.



Folks this is a must see show. The guys are pure genius and you know what.....there was no swearing.

Mickey Miller opened and got the place rocking, Roy Walker did the second stint and proved his worth.

Duggie Brown was superb and Stan Boardman topped a brilliant night.



Absolutely quality and get tickets before it's too late coz the way things are going there won't be a 50th..........Keep up the great work guys."



Well done Mr Jones - couldn't have put it better!  Absolutely unmissable - we laughed till we cried and still ache from laughing.



Remaining show dates are Friday 19th August and Friday 26th August



More info & bookings: http://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/

ANSDELL (Lancashire) LIBRARY 21ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, SEPTEMBER 2011

Ansdell Library, 59
Commonside, Ansdell, FY8 4DJ, are celebrating their 21^st birthday in
September and want you to go and join in the fun.

On 6^th
September there will be coffee and cake or tea and cake from

9.30 a.m. until 5.00
p.m.

On Saturday, 10^th
September there will be a Family Fun Morning with a Treasure hunt, Punch
and Judy and Bonds Ice Cream Cart from 9.30 a.m. until 12.30

So why not go along
and join in the celebrations?

For further information,
please call 01253 738554 or e-mail ansdell.library@lancashire.gov.uk

Fylde v Sale Sharks - Pre-Season Friendly - 13th August

Fylde Rugby Club look forward to a fine occasion on Saturday (13th August) when Premiership heavyweights Sale Sharks visit the Woodlands for a pre-season game (ko 14.00). It will be the first time the Sharks have played at the Woodlands for more than a decade and Fylde expect the toughest challenge.



The Sharks are expected to include some of their big names as well some very promising younger players in their matchday squad. It may also turn out to be the first chance for the Shark's newly appointed management duo, Executive Director of Sport Steve Diamond and Head Coach Tony Hanks, to look at combination of players in competitive action.



All of Fylde's newcomers - Ed Binham, Chris Briers, Gavin Cartmel, Steve Depledge, Simon Griffiths, Tom Halsall, Alex Loney, Gareth Rawlings, Evan Stewart, Chris Tod, plus a returning Dan Beaumont - are expected to feature at some stage in the game which will be a conventional contest of 40 minutes each way.



The provisional, extended Fylde squad, missing four or so players who are on holiday or otherwise unavailable, will be:



BACKS

Richard Kenyon, Oliver Brennand, Mike Waywell, Chris Briers, Stephen Briers, Martin Wallwork, Steve Depledge, Jack Ward, Chris Tod, Ed Binham, Tom Halsall, Gavin Cartmel.



FORWARDS

Peter Altham, Alistair Livesey, Tom Lavelle, Alex Loney, Simon Griffiths, Sam Beaumont, Josh Beaumont, Dan Beaumont, Paul Arnold, John Wells, Gareth Rawlings, Steve McGinnis, Evan Stewart, Mark Stephenson, Cameron Thompson, Grant Ferguson.



Fylde Head Coach Mark Nelson said: "This will be a real test against a top flight Premiership Squad. It will provide us with real quality opposition that will push us very hard. We are looking at the match as a key part of our build up towards the season and, with the opening game against Jersey only two weeks away, the time is right to get a really big game under our belts.



"It is also excellent for the Club and rugby public within the area that a top class outfit are playing Fylde at the Woodlands. I am sure that there will be some Premiership stars in the making on display and that it will provide a great opportunity for fans to see how our new squad is shaping up. We have some really exciting players who have a fine opportunity to put down a marker for the season. Sale will be using the game as a team building exercise and we are delighted that their full squad will be coming up to Fylde for the afternoon."



It will be an 'all pay' game - £5 adults, £3 senior citizens, accompanied U'16s free entry.



Photo: Newcomers and Lancashire County colleagues Gareth Rawlings (left) and right Alex Loney (right) will make their competitive débuts for Fylde against the Sharks.

NWCFL Premier Division: Padiham 2 AFC Blackpool 2

10 man Blackpool fought back from 2-0 down to secure a creditable draw in a bad tempered rain soaked match.

Full story and photos to follow.

Miss Blackpool 2011 Finalists Photo Shoot At Sandcastle Waterworld

The grand final of the Miss Blackpool 2011 competition will be held at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool on Friday 19th August.  It is always a fabulous occasion with a nice meal, entertainment and the glamour and excitement of the competition result as well.



Tickets are on sale now for this prestigious black tie event at £35 each. members of the public are welcome to attend and the event is also useful for corporate entertaining so why not book a table of 10...?



For more information or to book your tickets - visit the official website at: http://www.missblackpool2011.co.uk/





You can hear a brief introduction to each of the finalists by clicking on the sound icon below (please note this takes longer to load if you are using a Mac...):





Note: the 16th finalist Ashley McKeever was not able to be at the photo shoot.



To get an idea of how exciting the finale of the Miss Blackpool competition is, take a listen to this clip from our highly rated "Miss Blackpool Confidential" radio documentary, where we followed the 2010 competition: