What’s On Monday 14th March
Attractions
SEA LIFE CENTRE. Includes the latest attraction Scary Monsters. Golden Mile, Blackpool. Open daily 10am. Details, (01253) 621258.
BLACKPOOL ZOO AND DINOSAUR SAFARI. Home to more than 400 animals as well as 32 different dinosaurs. East Park Drive, Blackpool. Details (01253) 830830.
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Hide AdFARMER PARR’S ANIMAL WORLD. Rare breeds galore. Wyrefield Farm, Rossall Lane and Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood. Daily, 10am to 5pm. Details, (01253) 874389.
RIPLEYS BELIEVE IT OR NOT. Two floors of interactive exhibitions and displays. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, South Shore. Daily from 10am. Details, (0871) 2221234.
Cabaret and talent
MA KELLY’S GOT TALENT. Weekly heats with cash prizes and a place in the semi finals. Grand final April 4 with summer season to be won. Ma Kelly’s Station Showbar, Dickson Road, Blackpool.
Theatre and shows
PRIVATE LIVES. Imogen Stubbs and Joanna Page star in the new season’s launch of Noel Coward’s stylish comedy. The Royal Exchange Theatre, St Anns Square, Manchester. To April 9. Monday to Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 8pm, matinees Wednesday 2.30pm and Saturday 4pm. Box office, (0161) 8339833.
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Hide AdTHE PRICE. Arthur Miller’s masterpiece set in new York in the late 1960s when two brothers meet up to sell off their dead father’s possessions. Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton. To April 2. Monday to Saturday, 7.30pm plus selected matinees. Box office, (01204) 520661.
Karaoke
KARAOKE. Afternoon session. The Royal Oak, Lytham Road, South Shore. 1 - 7pm.
KARAOKE. Daily do it yourself session. Chubby’s Bar, The Promenade, Blackpool. From 9am to 6pm.
KARAOKE. Knobby’s Bar. West Street, Blackpool. And Thursday, Friday and Saturday. From 7pm.
Social clubs
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Hide AdRACHEL PARGA. Blackpool’s Number One Club, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 341441.
KRISSY BROWN. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys. Details, (01253) 853219.
ANDY KNIGHT’S SINGALONG. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool. 2.30 - 4.30pm. Details, (01253) 628835.
Pubs and bars
STUDENT INDIE NIGHT. Presented by Abandoned Ship Promotions and featuring Laura Catlow, indie rock, djs plus open microphone guests. The Galleon, Abingdon Street, Blackpool.
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Hide AdROB BRIGHTMAN. Soulful tunes. Soul Suite, Queen Square, Blackpool.
BONNIE LA BLUE. Hostess joined by cabaret all night from Rita International and Cybil Du Vaux. Free admission. Roxy’s, Queen Street, Blackpool.
LEE MICHAELS. Vocals. The Old Bank Inn, Bond Street, South Shore. 2.30pm.
PETE PETIET. Plus cabaret. Lucy’s @ Tobago, Abingdon Street, Blackpool.
Poker and sports
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Hide AdPOKER nights. The Waterloo Hotel, Waterloo Road, South Shore. South Shore. 8pm; The Raikes, Liverpool Road, Blackpool; Whittle Springs, Talbot Road, Blackpool; The Clarence, Preston New Road, Marton. 8pm and The Sandpiper, Cleveleys Avenue, Cleveleys.
Music
BLACKPOOL MALE VOICE CHOIR. Weekly rehearsals. Springfield Methodist Church, Bispham Road, Layton. 7 - 9pm. Details, (0777) 5008023.
MICHAEL HALL ADULT CHOIR. Weekly meeting. Michael Hall Theatre School, Preston Old Road, Marton. 7.30 - 9.30pm. Details, (01253) 696990.
Quizzes
QUIZ NIGHT. With Captain Quiz, Name That Tune, Play Your Cards Right and more. The Fairfield Arms, Fleetwood Road, Greenhalgh. 8.30pm.
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Hide AdSCOTTIE’S QUIZ NIGHT. Free hot food for all players, guaranteed Open The Box prize. The Venue, North Promenade, Cleveleys.
QUIZ NIGHT. Cash prizes. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Queens Promenade, Bispham.
QUIZ AND BINGO. Up to £100 to be won. Churchill’s, Topping Street. Blackpool. From 3pm.
STEVE JAMES QUIZ NIGHT. Drinks prizes, free hot meals for players, big screen interactive games. The Regal Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys.
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Hide AdQUIZ NIGHT. Plus The Accumulator. The Belle Vue, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool.
QUIZ NIGHT. The Victoria, Church Road, St Annes.
Line dancing
LINE DANCING AND COWBOY NIGHT. The Washington, Topping Street, Blackpool.
FANCY FEET LINE DANCE. Classes for all levels - beginners first hour. Highfield Methodist Church, Scarsdale Avenue, South Shore. 6 - 10pm. Details, (07984)188972.
T& A’s DANCE RANCH. Partners not necessary. Absolute beginners 6 - 6.30pm. Beginners, 6.45 - 7.45pm. Teaching and social dancing, 7.45 - 10.15pm. St Teresa’s Church Hall, St Georges Avenue, Cleveleys. Details, (01253) 594043.
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Hide AdLANCASHIRE ROSE LINE DANCE CLUB. All Hallows Parish Church, Bispham. 10am to noon. Details, 07766 310260.
LINE DANCING. Willows Catholic Club, Brynning Fern Lane, Kirkham. Details, (01253) 682195. And Upstairs function room, The Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 620555.
Social dancing
ADULT DANCE CLASSES. Various styles. Beginners class. Frank Townend Centre, Anchorsholme Lane, Cleveleys. 8.15 to 9.15pm. Details 07967 970847.
SOCIAL DANCING. Tuition, 7 to 8pm. Social, 8 to 10pm. St Andrews Church Hall, Rough Lea Road, Cleveleys. Details, (01253) 875757.
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Hide AdMODERN SEQUENCE. New dances taught. Hambleton Village Hall, Hambleton. 2 to 4pm. Details, (01253) 873122.
COME DANCING. Sequence and social. Holy Cross Church Hall, Central Drive, Blackpool. 7.30 to 10.30pm. Details, (07988) 148730.
BALLROOM AND LATIN AMERICAN. Beginners, 7.30 to 8.15pm. Fusion Dance and Drama Centre, 6/6A St Annes Road, South Shore. Details, (07940) 088776.
SEQUENCE AND POPULAR SEQUENCE TUITION. Teaching, 12.30 to 1.45pm. Sequence, 2 to 4.15pm.. St Christopher’s Parish Centre, Hawes Side Lane, Marton. Details, (01253) 356284.
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Hide AdSEQUENCE. Old and new. New Venture Club, 88 Warren Street, Fleetwood. 7 to 9.30pm. Details, (01253) 776095.
Salsa
LATIN/SALSA. Classes 7.15pm, sociaal 8.15pm. Frank Townsend Centre, Anchorsholme. Details, (079670 970847.
SIMPLY SALSA. New season for beginners. Hampton Road Social Club, South Shore. From 7pm.
SALSA, BALLROOM, LATIN. All ages, new beginners class. Frank Townend Centre, Cleveleys. 8.15pm. Details, (07967) 970847.
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Hide AdSALSA AND AEROBICS. All abilities and ages over 12. Kirkham Methodist Church, Station Road, Kirkham. 6 - 7.30pm. Details, 07545 057064.
SALSA and latin american. Frank Townsend Centre, Beach Road, Cleveleys. 7.15 - 8.15pm. Details, (07967) 970847.
NOCHES DE SALSA. Beginners to advanced. Lytham Cricket and Sports Club, Church Road, Lytham. 7.45pm - 9.30pm, then dance until 10.30pm. Details, (012523) 401941 or 07967 768582.
SALSA. With Vitelio Ramos. Wyre Villa FC, Stalmine. Details, (01253) 304996.
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Hide AdADULT IMPROVERS SALSA. Sue Turner and Nicky Figgins Stage School, Rear 216 Red Bank Road, Bispham. 8.30 - 9.15pm. Details, (07708) 642908.
SIMPLY SALSA. Beginners, improvers, intermediate and advanced. Hampton Road Social Club, South Shore.
Other dancing
FOLK DANCING. With Margaret. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 1.30 - 3pm.
ADULT JAZZ. Sue Turner and Nicky Figgins Stage School, Rear 216 Red Bank Road, Bispham. 6 - 6.45pm. Details, (07708) 642908.
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Hide AdURBAN FREESTYLE DANCING. Ages 12 and above, adults welcome. Crescent Dance Centre, Bold Street, Fleetwood. 6 - 7pm. Details, (07874) 922223.
JC DANCE CLASSES. Nursery dance, musical theatre skills, pop, modern and tap and adult tap (all levels). United Reformed Church, Queensway, Poulton. Details, (07792) 410390.
BELLY DANCING. Ladies only - all ages, shapes and level welcome. 6 - 7pm beginners. 7-8pm intermediates. Playfootball.net, Garstang Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 394830 or 07811 189980.
BELLY DANCING. Fusion Dance Studio, St Annes Road, South Shore. From 6 - 8.30pm. Details, (0770) 6357007.
Psychic and spiritual clubs
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Hide AdBRITISH HEALERS ASSOCIATION. Free healing clinic. Community Centre, St Albans Road, St Annes. 7 - 8pm.
ROSE WING SPIRITUAL CENTRE. Healing (no charge), 6.30 - 7.15pm. Demonstration of mediumship, 7.30 - 8.45pm. Open circle, 8.45 - 9.15pm. Community Centre, Back Layton Crescent, off Lostock Gardens, South Shore. Details, (01253) 626335.
Yoga
SHTANGA YOGA. All levels welcome. Hewitt Room Learning Centre, Lytham Library, Lytham. 6-8pm. Details, (07786) 741656.
YOGA CLASSES. Unitarian Church, Lytham Road, South Shore. 7 - 8.30pm. Details, (01253) 315478.
Keep fit and self defence
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Hide AdDANCE YOURSELF FIT. Fusion Dance Studio, St Annes Road, South Shore. From 7pm. Details, (0770) 6357007.
CALLANETICS. All Saints Church, North Drive, Anchorsholme. 5.30pm - 7.30pm.
OVER 50S KEEP FIT. Over 50s plus class. United Reformed Church Hall, near Cleveleys Library, Cleveleys. 2 - 3.15pm. Details, (01253) 853295
YOGA. All abilities welcome. Palatine Community Sports College, Expressive Arts Centre, St Annes Road, South Shore. 6.30 - 8pm. Details, (01253) 640247 or (07960) 626836.
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Hide AdKEEP FIT. Ladies only. Chesters Dancing Academy, 19 Victoria Street, Fleetwood. 8 - 9pm. Details, (07989) 144423.
MUAY THAI/THAI BOXING. Pure Impact Fitness Studio, 34 Dover Court, Dover Road, South Shore. 7 - 8.30pm. Details, (07928) 128674.
SLIMMERCISE. Aerobics, salsa, conditioning, slimming club. Clifton Primary School, Clitheroe Road, Lytham St Annes. 7.30 - 8.30pm. Details, (07795) 030922.
LATIN JAM DANCERSIZE. Lytham Methodist Church, Westby Hall, Lytham. 10 - 11am. Details, (0792) 7000 667.
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Hide AdEASY DOES IT. Movement to music. Anchorsholme Methodist Church Hall, North Drive/Luton Road, Anchorsholme. 2 - 3pm. Details, (01253) 867883.
CLEVELEYS TAEKWONDO CLUB. Juniors (year one and above) - 5.30 - 6.30pm. Teenagers and adults - 7.45 - 9pm. Frank Townend Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys. Details, www.cleveleystaekwondo.co.uk
MEND. Free, fun fitness programme for seven to 13 year olds. Poulton Community Centre, Breck Road, Poulton. Also Friday, 5 - 7pm. And St Annes YMCA. 5 - 7pm. Details, (01253) 882105.
KEEP FIT. Sue Turner and Nicky Figgins Stage School, Rear 216 Red Bank Road, Bispham. 6pm. Details, (07708) 642908.
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Hide AdCHEN TAI CHI. All Saints Sunday School, Park Road, Blackpool. 7 - 8pm. Details, (01253) 315478 or 07976 773559.
KUNG FU. Streetwise self defence and combat system. Adults only - 18 plus. Stanley Park Sports Centre, Blackpool. 8 - 9pm. Details, (07929) 625254.
PHOENIX TAE KWONDO. New members welcome. White Church Hall, Ansdell. And Thursday, 6.30 - 8pm. Details, (07963) 104353.
LOW IMPACT CIRCUITS. With Lucie. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 11.30am - 12.30pm.
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Hide AdAQUA AEROBICS. The Dalmeny Hotel, The Promenade, St Annes. 7 - 8pm. Details, (01253) 716010.
SEATED EXERCISE. Short class for the less mobile, more elderly and more sedentary. Anchorsholme Methodist Church Hall, North Drive/Luton Road, Anchorsholme. 3.15 - 3.45pm. Details, (01253) 867883.
Pop, rock and jazz
JAZZ AT THE ASHLEY. The Alan Riley Quartet with guest jazz guitarist Willie Fluss. The Ashley Club, Victoria Road, Thornton.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE. Presented by Subsidiary and National Diploma students. The Theatre, University Centre, Blackpool and The Fylde College, Bennett Avenue, Blackpool. 7.30pm.
Pilates
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Hide AdPILATES CLASSES. Anchorsholme Methodist Church Hall, North Drive/Luton Road, Anchorsholme. 12.45 - 1.45pm. Details, (01253) 867883; Blackpool Cricket Club, Stanley Park, Blackpool. 7 - 8pm. Details, (07738) 434991; Dalmeny Hotel Leisure Club, St Annes. 8 - 9pm. Details, (01253) 716010; Poulton Community YMCA, Parrys Way, Off Breck Road, Poulton. 9.30 - 10.30am and 6 - 7pm. Details: (01253) 895115 or (07786) 022980.
Others
FESTIVAL OF HAIR AND BEAUTY. Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool.
GIRLGUIDING. Meet for evening of fun, games, challenges, craft, sleepovers and camps. Central Guides meet 6-7.30pm, Devonshire Road School, Devonshire Road, Blackpool; 17th Blackpool Rainbowls meet 5.45-7pm, Brownies 5.45-7pm, Salvation Army Citadel, Leamington Road, Blackpool; 1st Norbreck Guides, meet 7.15-9.15pm, Scout & Guide HQ, Kelvin Road & Carr Road. Details 352098.
VERSE AT THE VIC. Poetry and Pints plus open mic session. Free admission. Victoria Hotel, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Last Monday of the month, 7.30pm.
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poulton-le-fylde art club. Painting and drawing demonstrations and practical evenings. All welcome – beginners upwards. WRVS Hall, Queensway, Poulton. 7.15 - 9.45pm.
MUSICAL THEATRE SKILLS. Ages eight to 16. Combine dance, singing and drama in one class. Poulton Youth and Communty Centre, Breck Road, Poulton. 4.30 - 5.15pm. Details, (07792) 410390.
BADMINTON COACHING. Beginners, 6 - 7pm. Intermediate, 7 - 8pm. Palatine Sports Centre, St Annes Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 723772.
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Hide AdEMBROIDERY. Second and second last Monday of the month, 7.30pm. Blackpool Art Society. The Studio. Wilkinson Avenue (off Woodland Grove). Blackpool. Contact (01253) 884615.
ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION (BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE BRANCH). Third Monday of the month. Marton Institute, Oxford Square, Marton. 7.30pm.
Bridge and chess
GAZETTE BRIDGE CLUB. Friendly duplicate bridge. The Wainwrioght Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool. 7pm.
LYTHAM BRIDGE CLUB. Competitive duplicate bridge. First Monday - learners’ practice session. Lytham Bridge Club, Pembroke Road, Lytham. 7.15pm.
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Hide AdCLIFTON BRIDGE CLUB. Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Road, Ansdell. 1.30 and 7.30pm.
SADDLE CHESS CLUB. All welcome. The Saddle, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool. From 7.30pm.
BLACKPOOL CHESS CLUB. All standard of players welcome. Blackpool Cricket Club, Stanley Park, West Park Drive, Blackpool. 7.30pm.