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Family Fun:ShowsFitnessDays out
At Night:Theatre
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with Damian Matthews being one of the most frequent and popular visitors. He fits seamlessly into the proceedings with a strong and wide ranging voice which is equally at home with modern country as it is with swing and and rock ‘n’ roll. rock ‘n’ roll.
A massive LCD screen now covers the whole stage backdrop and augments the show.
Dinner and full production cabaret is available each Thursday to Sat-urday from £20 to £25 per person. Show only from £5. Mondays fea-ture Jane Frazier, Tuesdays see Leye D Johns looking back over highlights from his 15 years and Wednesday stars Bruce McLaren.
and current affair gags with fright-eningly energetic song and dance routines such as an Oklahoma sequence and a musicals medley incorporating Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Grease, South Pacific and 42nd Street in a matter of minutes. matter of minutes.
And just when he seems to have run the gamut - back he comes in an Amy Winehouse parody.
This season he has been joined by Storm Showgirls - a good looking and equally hard working team who combine their contemporary choreography with the more tra-ditional routines required in the West End and Broadway scenes.
As ever a rota of vocalists com-plete the weekend cast
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If 15 minutes fame is what we are all supposed to be allocated then whose share in the limelight has Leye D.Johns taken to notch up 15 years headlining and hosting at this popular cabaret venue?
He’s seen it through different He’s seen it through different designs (it’s bigger than it used to be), different ownerships (travel company Shearings own the whole complex these days) and even different names (it trimmed its original Alabama Showboat title a while ago) but he’s as fresh title a while ago) but he’s as fresh and as funny as when the paint was still wet.
What’s more he works harder now than when he arrived in Blackpool 15 years ago. Then he was more or less the link man between the other acts - now he works tirelessly from beginning to end combining warm-up comedy
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STANLEY PARK GOLFSTANLEY Park Golf Course is an 18-hole pay and play course, which offers excellent rounds of golf at competitive prices for all. You can play a round of golf for as little as £17 during the week and £20 at weekends.
Rounds can be booked up to one week in advance with some tee times also being reserved for booking on the day. The golf couThe golf course covers an area of 101 acres and is 6,048 yards long, providing a challenge for both new and experienced golfers alike. Annual contracts start at £265 for a five-day contract and £385 for a seven-day contract. Fantastic corporate and society packages with a round of golf and a meal start from just £20 per person.
Parking is available at the course and locker facilities areprprovided if required. There is a clubhouse on site which is home to Blackpool Park Golf Club.
The club provides a welcoming and relaxing environment for you to enjoy a drink or meal after your round. In addition the club hosts numerous competitions throughout the year and, with no joining fee, there has never been a better time to join!
For all inquiFor all inquiries and course information please contact the Golf Booking Office on (01253) 478176.
LEARN TO SWIMBLACKPOOL Swim Scheme offers the opportunity for children aged five years and up to learn to swim in a safe, friendly and relaxed environment at Moor Park Pool or Palatine Leisure Centre.
Learning to swim is one of those life skills that will benefit you in ways that you cannot imagine when you are young, but as yyou grow older you realise that it is important to learn to swim for a variety of reasons.
One of the most significant reasons is safety, but our general fitness, health and well being all benefit from time spent in the water.
Lessons follow the Amateur Swimming Association national plan for teaching swimming, which develops skills and strokes, with the emphasis on FUN and enjwith the emphasis on FUN and enjoyment in the water.
The lessons are easy to book on to, with a course of lessons running each half term. Simply contact the co-ordinator below. Lessons for all levels are available on a variety of days and times to accommodate individual needs.
Mrs Smith, whose daughter is having lessons, would recommend them. “They are very well organised and it is easy to enrol. All of the staff athe staff are friendly and the swimming teachers are excellent,” she said. Lessons Mrs Wells is pleased with her children’s progress: “My children could not swim when they first started lessons at Palatine Leisure Centre – now they are part of the Swimming Squad!”
For more information contact the swimming lesson co-ordinators:Moor Park Pool: Jane Sutton (01253) 478487. PPalatine Leisure Jennie Sankey (01253) 478484.
COMEPLAYGOLF
FUN FOR THEWHOLE FAMILY
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GOING THE EXTRA MILETHE fitness rooms at Blackpool Sports Centre and Palatine Leisure Centre house state-of-the-art fitness equipment with friendly and knowledgeable instructors on hand to give inductions to the equipment and to provide personalised programmes to help people achieve their goals.
Jo Ashton, health and fitness manager speaks highly of the SpoSport Blackpool Team of Fitness Instructors, saying that they’re not afraid to go that extra mile to help individuals achieve their goals and to provide a service that excels for the community.
Dan Taylor, 31, was born with cerebral palsy and started to attend Blackpool Sports Centre. Having being inactive for around eight years. in an attempt to improve his health and also also for social reasons. With the guidance from the fitness team, Dan’s health and strength improved and he was soon asking for a more challenging programme. With a little encouragement and a lot of support from the team, he was signed up for the UK Open Bench Press Championships. Dan’s first competition in 2007 earned him a bronze and a silver this year, qualifying him for the British Championships in June. Dan said:Dan said: “It hasn’t been easy and I certainly couldn’t have done it without the dedicated support from the instructors in the gym.”
The fitness teams have vast experience of programming for all individuals of all ages, abilities and also those with varying medical conditions. If you think they can help you, call into one of the centres or contact Jo on (01253) 478472.
Activities for childrenBLACKPOOL’S leisure facilities offer a whole host of activities for children and young people, from gymnastics to rock climbing, swimming to netball. Blackpool Sports Centre offers netball sessions, run by coaches from a local club, for children aged eight years upwards throughout the week. These sessions focus on developing skills and playing competitions while having fun.
Emily has been Emily has been attending for three months now and says: “The sessions are really enjoyable. I’ve made lots of friends and I really enjoy competing against them in mini tournaments – my favourite position is goal attack.”
Additionally, there are also basketball, football and trampoline sessions at Blackpool Sports Centre throughout the week, so why not come and have a go today?
BlaBlackpool Sports Centre also has its own nine-metre climbing wall and dedicated bouldering room. There are climbing courses for both adults and young people throughout the week, offering high-class coaching sessions for children aged eight years and up. These sessions are a great way of introducing children and young people to a different activity that builds on their confidence, balance, co-ordination and fitness, while having fun.
ThThey also provide rock climbing birthday parties at Blackpool Sports Centre or The Towers on Bancroft Park. Rock climbing birthday parties are an exciting alternative to more traditional parties, with a one-hour coaching session for six people, for just £42.
If you would like to find out more information about any of the coaching activities, please contact Blackpool Sports Centre on 01253 478470on 01253 478470.
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Situated on Premier Way, just off Garstang Road East in Poulton, FX Leisure is one of the Fylde coasts favourite Health Clubs. Providing leisure facilities such as a fully equipped ‘Life Fitness’ gym, inc over 60 pieces of cardio equipment, a varied weights area with Smith Machine and a vibration plate ‘Bodycoach’ trainer. There are also over 30 studio classes each week, ranging from Pilates and Holistic Fusion to Funky Beats Dance and Boxercise, and also a complementary children’s dance class on a Saturday morning supervised by one of our fully qualified instructors. And, to top it all off, we have a fabulous pool area, inc. steam room, spa/Jacuzzi, massage jets and a newly rrefurbished sauna suite. You can also chill out in the Café Bar with the day’s paper or magazines and enjoy a cappuccino or freshly squeezed orange juice. Our friendly staff are always here to help, and our fully qualified Personal Trainers can help you to reach your goals!
FX Leisure also hosts a variety of salons that can be used by both members and non-members alike including:
FX Hair (891400), who offer very competitive prices and do everything from cut and colours to hair extensions and wedding packages.
The Nail Boutique (07787157658) technicians design beautifully sculptured nails from just £20 for a full set and also offer nail aoffer nail art as an alternative to the normal French look.
Inchwise and Beauty FX (885520) is a haven of tranquillity here at FX Leisure and offers everything from manicures and massage to the latest in inch-loss and tanning treatments too.
On site members and non-members can also use the sun shower and sun beds that range from 160w-200w and are just £1 for every 3 minutes. Please note that anyone wishing to use the club or the sunbeds must be over 16years old and proof of age will be required.
If you would like to come down and try the facilities this month just call the club on 01253 891888 to book a free day pass pass for yourself (and a friend if wish). ID required for all guests – T&C Apply. Plus if you join on the day you will also receive a NO JOINING FEE voucher. For full terms and conditions of this offer please do not hesitate to call the FX team on 01253 891888.
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KRAV MAGANo holds barred in new self-defence techniqueKRAV MAGA is the self-defence art favoured by stars like Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie, and it’s now coming to Blackpool.
Originating in Israel, it’s the official defence system of the Israel defence forces and has been taught to hundreds of law enforcement agencies around the globe.
It’s simple to learn, withan emphasis on nan emphasis on naturaland instinctive movementswith practical techniques.There are no rules inKrav Maga, kicking,punching, elbowing andeven eye gouging are allOK and thOK and that’s what sets itapart from sports like kickboxing and judo.
It’s about survival, notshowmanship.Krav Maga is suitablefor adults of all sizes andgendegenders.
All sorts of people in theclub are learning the techniques– from teachers and doctors to civil servants. At the club, the training is aggressive and fun – fun – which is a great way to work out any frustrationsyou might have in a safelearning environment.
If you would like to increase your confidence,and develop the peace ofmind thmind that you’ll knowwhat to do if ever faced by an attacker (which, ofcourse, it is hoped younever have to), then KravMaga is a good option.
For more details on KravMagaMaga, check out kravmagatechniques.co.uk or callLee on (01253) 500532.
www.kravmagatechniques.co.uk
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New to town and Talbot Square is Che Bar – named after Che Gue-vara – is Brook Leisure's late evening bar concept, designed to recreate the carnival atmosphere of Cuba and Latin America. The second phase – Coco Bongo's will be open in later this month.be open in later this month.
Along Market street NTK is still lively at the Weekend, the new Yates’ temporary venue rises from the ashes and then there's Branni-gans.
Central Promenade is home to Klub DNA, a weekends only, mainly a tourist nightclub with its own distinctive atmosphere
At weekends older Sanukers can enjoy the Gallery - a haven for over 25s where the music isn't as loud and there's plenty of chill out seating available.
As well as star names at the weekAs well as star names at the week-end, the venue boasts the busiest Sunday in town with its increas-ingly popular I Love Sundays.
Round the corner in Talbot Square there's Rumours. Officially a "fun pub/club" it has been given a new plush look of late making it one of the more state of the art venues in town - and again it's aimed more at the slightly older night owl.
Downstairs in the same building Downstairs in the same building there's Hush, a hidden gem of the nightscene playing cool r&b and hip hop every weekend.
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IT'S not only the Pleasure Beach which boasts a Big One.
Blackpool still boasts the coun-try's biggest nightclub - The Syn-dicate on Church Street.
With a capacity of more than 4,000 and three rooms to choose from there's something to appeal to most musical tastes - including superstar guest DJs most week-ends and its own internationally famous resident DJ Jason Fubar.
Thursday nights are aimed mainly at students, Friday is fun night and Saturday is the one to catch the biggest names in clubland.
Start the night at K2 - there's Start the night at K2 - there's often bargain priced drinks and always a good pre-club atmos-phere.
The next biggest club - and a family run one - is Club Sanuk on North Promenade. It has a friendly door policy and once inside there are five rooms to choose from, each with its own atmosphere and musical style.
Home Cooked Food | Locally SourcedRestaurant Quality - Pub PricesELCOME
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321 Vicarage Lane, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 4LP Tel: 01253 765372
We offer for our customers:
Children's play area
Heated smoking area
Large car park to the rear
Friendly staff
Safe environment
Something for all agesSomething for all ages
Homemade cakes & desserts
Large screen TVs
Wide range of quality ground coffees
Private function room for hire
Live entertainment
Cribs / Dominoes / Darts
PoolPool Tables
Function room
Available for hire for all occasions,up to 150 people
RON DAVISSoul Singer
LIVE @ The WelcomeGood Friday from 8pm
Drinks Offers
Marstons Smooth£1.95
Fosters£1.95
House Doublesonly £2.20only £2.20
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Giant Yorkshire PuddingsFreshly Made With Choice Of Fillings
Liver & OnionChicken ChasseurCumberland SausageCumberland SausageChefs Stew Of The Day
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Mammoth Mixed GrillSteak, Pork Chop, Lamb Chop, Sausage,Gammon Steak, Black Pudding, Chips, GrilledGrilled Tomato, Fried Egg & Coleslaw
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Sunday Roasts
Food served from Noon - 8pm Saturday & SundayNoon - 9pm Monday to FridayNoon - 9pm Monday to Friday
Why not call and pre-order your lunch01253 765372
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What’s On MONDAY
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What’s On TUESDAY
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What’s On WEDNESDAY
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What’s On THURSDAY
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What’s On FRIDAY
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What’s On SATURDAY
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What’s On SUNDAY
