What's On in Wyre - By Month
March 2010
Displaying 26 What's On events in March 2010
The Afternoon Tea Dance with Michael Conrad
Sunday 7th February 2010 - Sunday 28th March 2010
Thornton Little Theatre & Michale Conrad presents The Afternoon Tea Dance Ballroom and Sequence Dancing. From 2pm until 4pm at Thornton Little Theatre.
Admission of £3.50 on the door.
Further Information: For more information phone 01253 353205 or 01253 858529
British Pie Week
Monday 1st March 2010 - Sunday 7th March 2010
Join us at Barton Grange Garden Centre, Brock as we celebrate the national institution that is the great British Pie!
Come along to our Farm Shop between 11am and 3pm all week and sample the delights of locally produced Carefoot’s Pies from Longridge. Made with meat from local livestock and the freshest of ingredients, Carefoots pies are a real favourite amongst our customers. And now you can find out why.
Steve Morley, our pastry chef will also be doing Pie Making demonstrations in our Cook Shop on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th March at 12 noon and 2pm, using Carefoot’s ingredients.
Further Information: 01995 642900
Garstang Health Walk
Wednesday 3rd March 2010
Take a gentle stroll with the Walkin' Wyre walk leaders along the country paths and lanes around the countryside of Garstang. Time: 10.30am - 11.30am. Cost: FREE. Meet at Visit Garstang Information Centre. Log onto www.wyrebc.gov.uk/find/walkin'wyre
Further Information: 01995 602125
Fylde Decorative and Fine Arts Society Lecture
Wednesday 3rd March 2010
The Glasgow Boys, the Glasgow Girls, the Scottish Colourists and the French Connection by Harry Fletcher. Held at the United Reformed Church Hall, St George's Road, St Annes at 2pm. Refreshments are available from 1.15pm. Visitors: £7. Log onto www.fyldedfas.org.uk
Further Information: 01253 711706
Fleetwood & District Historical Society talk
Thursday 4th March 2010
Mr Peter Logan will give an illustrated talk - "The Island of St Helena and Napoleon's Exile" held at Fleetwood Library from 7.30pm - 9.15pm.Cost: £1.50 per meeting, seasonal membership £5 for 8 sessions.
Further Information: Mrs Dorte Ravenscroft 01253 779361
Things Aint What They Used to Be
Friday 5th March 2010
Comedy and musical moments from the 40s, 50s and 60s, especially for all those who think the world`s gone mad! If you can remember any of these – rationing, tin baths, National Service, Round the Horne, Family Favourites, ITMA, Carnaby Street and Teddy boys, then this is the show for you! Featuring Gerry Graham, Master of Mayhem with an all star cast.
Fri, 05 March 2010 @ 2.00 PM
Adults: £7.50
Conc: £6.50
Marine Hall Events
Box Office: 01253 887693
Buy Online: www.marinehall.co.uk
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Come and Sing - Olivet to Calvary
Saturday 6th March 2010
Rehearsal is 3pm with the performance at 7pm at St Oswald's Church, Lancaster Road, Preesall. Tickets are £5 each for singers and members of the audience. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided in the intervals however we would appreciate it if you would bring your own packed tea. Please get in touch if you wish to be involved.
Further Information: Kathryn Sanders 01253 812567
Holmes and Watson: The Farewell Tour
Saturday 6th March 2010
Angus & Ross Theatre Company present
Holmes and Watson: The Farewell Tour, by Stuart Fortey
Presented at the Thornton Little Theatre
Tickets £8 / £7 available from 01253 858529
Further Information: Thornton Little Theatre Box Office 01253 858529
Myerscough College Open Morning
Saturday 6th March 2010
An excellent opportunity for prospective students to meet the staff, tour the campus and find out more about the college and our courses. 10am - 12.30pm. Myerscough College, St Michaels Road, Bilsborrow.
Further Information: 01995 642222
THE HAMSTERS PLAY JIMI HENDRIX & ZZ TOP
Sunday 7th March 2010
The guitar, bass and drums trio THE HAMSTERS have long been established as one of our premier Blues-Rock attractions, having performed over 4,000 concerts in 23 years. Although usually playing their own brand of rootsy Rock, Blues and Americana - tonight they'll be performing two sets of JIMI HENDRIX and ZZ TOP songs, for which they're also widely regarded as being the UK's leading interpreters.
The band's guitarist/singer Slim had a new interview in Guitarist Magazine recently, and the lads have just released a new 3-hour double live DVD, titled 'Curse Of The Killer Hamsters!'
Sun, 07 March 2010 @ 8.00 PM
Gig: £12.50
Marine Hall Events
Box Office: 01253 887693
Buy Online: www.marinehall.co.uk
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International Travel & Holidays Association Talk
Wednesday 10th March 2010
The Association meets at 7.30pm approximately every fortnight usually on a Wednesday night from October to May, at the Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College. The meetings consist of travel talks with slides, provided by both local speakers and speakers who are professional authors, broadcasters, photographers and travellers. Annual membership is £10 and visitors may pay on the door for a fee of £3 per meeting. Tonight's talk is "Let's Go to Chile." A tour by June & Ken Hall.
Further Information: Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799
Thornton Cleveleys Horticultural Society Lecture & Slideshow
Thursday 11th March 2010
Planning and designing borders - Marguerite Hughes from Preston. Held at Thornton Little Theatre, Four Lane Ends, Thornton from 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Cost: Non-members £2.00, Members £1.50.
Further Information: Mrs Judith Schofield 01253 826562
Fleetwood Museum Talk - Return of the Harriet
Thursday 11th March 2010
Guest speaker: John Rayment. Time: 2pm - 3pm. Cost: FREE. Whilst admission is free, early arrival is advisable as there is a limit of 40 places. Log onto www.lancashire.gov.uk/museums
Further Information: 01253 876621 any weekday between 11am and 4pm
Wyre Blues - The Harpbreakers
Thursday 11th March 2010
The new monthly blues night in the Wyre Bar.
Formed 20 years ago The Harpbreakers have kept fresh the bouncy blues and energy of the Chess artists of the 50's and 60's, pumping new life into it with superbly sculptured originals.
Time: 9.00pm
Thu, 11 March 2010 @ 9.00 PM
Marine Hall Events
Box Office: 01253 887693
Buy Online: www.marinehall.co.uk
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Wyre Home Organ Society
Thursday 18th March 2010
Electric organ concert given by a professional guest player at Ashley Conservative Club, Victoria Road East, Thornton. Time: 7.45pm to 10.30pm. Members £4.00, Visitors £5.00.
Further Information: Margaret Marsden 01995 605244
Charity Variety Show In Aid Of Trinity Hospice
Friday 19th March 2010
An Amazing All Star Event
Artists include:
Stu Francis - COMEDIAN
Des Day - COMPERE-COMEDIAN
John Paul - SPECIALITY ACT
Dave Read - Guitar Vocalist
Mike Buckley - SONG & DANCE
Brian Sefton - MAGIC ACT
Nikki Leonard-VOCALIST
Chloe Walker - Vocalist
Other Guests Include: Phyllis Davies School Of Dance.
Don't miss a great night of entertainment all in aid of Trinity Hospice
Fri, 19 March 2010 @ 7.30 PM
Show: £10.00
Marine Hall Events
Box Office: 01253 887693
Buy Online: www.marinehall.co.uk
"Grow Your Own" Weekend
Saturday 20th March 2010 - Sunday 21st March 2010
Demonstrations and advice all weekend from some of the best ‘grow your own-ers’ in the country at Barton Grange Garden Centre, Brock. Top veggie grower, BBC presenter and Chelsea Gold Medallist, Medwyn Williams, will be here to share his amazing knowledge and expertise on growing vegetables. We’ll also have demos from Kevin Waters of the Garden Works and a live broadcast by BBC Radio Lancashire’s gardening expert, Bill Blackledge. Come along and find out how you could soon be harvesting your own fruit, vegetables and salad ingredients from your garden or patio
Further Information: 01995 642900
Vernal Equinox Walk
Saturday 20th March 2010
Getting in touch with the seasons. Mark the equinox at 17:32 hrs by marvelling at nature on a spring time walk. Time: 4pm - 6.30pm. Meet at Visit Garstang Information Centre. Cost: Adults £3, Concessions £2. Booking is essential. This is the first of four walks and activities which are celebrating the seasons. Join us on the Summer Solstace on the 21 June, the Autumn Equinox on 23 September and finally the Winter Solstace on 21 December. Log onto www.wyrebc.gov.uk/find/activewyre
Further Information: 01995 602125
International Travel & Holidays Association Talk
Wednesday 24th March 2010
The Association meets at 7.30pm approximately every fortnight usually on a Wednesday night from October to May, at the Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College. The meetings consist of travel talks with slides, provided by both local speakers and speakers who are professional authors, broadcasters, photographers and travellers. Annual membership is £10 and visitors may pay on the door for a fee of £3 per meeting. Tonight's talk is "Sydney and the Blue Mountains."
Further Information: Joan Gaffiney 01253 700799
Beetle Drive and Bingo
Thursday 25th March 2010
Fun for all the family at Northfold Primary School, Ringway, Cleveleys from 6.30pm. Refreshments are available and there will be a raffle. Cost: 50p per person.
Further Information: Judi Todd 01253 866287
Opera Choruses for You
Saturday 27th March 2010
Concert of operatic choruses with solos from Tina Bywater (mezzo soprano) and David Usher (baritone). Held at St Oswald's Church, Preesall from 7.30pm. Cost £6 per person. FREE for children.
Further Information: Kathryn Saunders 01253 812567
Pansy Festival
Saturday 27th March 2010 - Sunday 4th April 2010
A stunning, colourful celebration of this lovely flower. Dozens of varieties on display, some which you may never have seen before. Come along and vote for your favourite, and we'll enter you into our free prize draw. Held at Barton Grange Garden Centre, Brock.
Further Information: 01995 642900
Northern Magic Circle 2010 Convention
Saturday 27th March 2010
The 2010 Northern Magic Circle Convention will be held on the 27th & 28th March 2010 at the Fleetwood Marine Hall complex, Fleetwood. UK
Featuring Nathan Kranzo, John Hotowka, Stephen Williams, Chris Priest, Kostya Kimlat, Thom Peterson, Marc Paul, Steve Royle, Guy Barrett, Chris Cross, and Steve Hewlett.
The weekend will feature star lectures, competitions, exclusive masterclass for all Northern Junior Members and finish with a fantastic gala show on the Sunday evening. Registrations can be made on line by visiting www.northernmagic.co.uk or request a registration form by email alan@northernmagic.co.uk
For Tickets and Information Please Visit
http://www.northernmagic.co.uk
Sat, 27 March 2010 @ 10.00 AM
Marine Hall Events
Box Office: 01253 887693
Buy Online: www.marinehall.co.uk
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Newfoundland Dog Lifesaving Demonstration
Saturday 27th March 2010
Held on the Boating Lake, Fleetwood Promenade. Call for times.
Further Information: 01253 771141
Spring Fair
Saturday 27th March 2010
Spring fair held at Red Marsh School, Holly Road, Thornton Cleveleys to raise funds towards the running cost of the school mini bus. There will be an easter egg tombola, raffle, bingo, gift stall and childrens games. 10am - 12pm. Entry: 25p.
Further Information: Jean Harrop 01253 868451
Cinema Night at The Crofters Hotel, Garstang
Sunday 28th March 2010
Tonight's showing is "Nine." Screening at 7pm. All films are shown on an 18ft screen with surround dolby sound and there's even an interval and popcorn! £4.50 per person.
Further Information: 01995 604128
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