Glimmer of Hope for Kirkham Baths

CAMPAIGNERS are stepping up their determined efforts to take over the running of Kirkham Baths.
Rural Splash, the local group formed to save the baths, are set to present their business plan and design illustrations to all rural Fylde town and parish councillors at Kirkham Community Centre next Tuesday, September 30. The plans will then be presented to Fylde Council on October 7 before they are unveiled to the public. The baths have had a reprieve after being identified for closure by Fylde Council which operates the facility. The council-run pool at St Annes was not so lucky and closed at the end of July. Run by a dedicated group of professionals, Rural Splash members believe that they can save the baths, improve the facility and provide up to date leisure facilities for rural Fylde if their plans are accepted and agreed by Fylde Council.
The group are hoping the council will hand the facility over to them to operate, in conjunction with the YMCA.

Campaigner, Kirkham ward councillor Liz Oades said:-
"We would love to see many of the rural Fylde town and parish councillors on September 30 and hope that they will welcome our plans. "Kirkham Baths is a dearly loved facility in the rural Fylde and it is imperative that it is saved for future generations."

The group hope to get as many town and parish councillors as possible along to Tuesday's meeting. They also want as many members of the public to attend a public meeting arranged for October 7, after the presentation to Fylde councillors at 6pm. A Fylde Council spokesperson said: ""We are very pleased that the group are looking at all possible ways to keep the pool open. We too are striving to do all we can to keep the pool open and will look at the plans with an open mind and assess its merits and feasibility.

Murder Night !

Christ Church Wesham are holding, by popular demand, a 'Murder Mystery Night' on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th October. All tickets are now sold for Saturday but there are still some available for Friday 3rd.
For further details click here
Ticket Booking and enquiries : Alan Clayton 01772 683712
or Ron Stamper 01772 682648

WESHAM IN BLOOM

We were judged today for our entry in the North West in Bloom competition. On behalf of the WCPT I wish to thank everyone that helped in any way to make Wesham look as good as it did.

Thank you,

Alan Clayton
Chairman Wesham Community Pride Trust

WESHAM COMMUNITY PRIDE TRUST NEWS

WORKING TO MAKE OUR TOWN A BETTER PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE AND WORK
July 2008

NORTH WEST IN BLOOM COMPETITION JUDGING

The judges will visit Wesham on Wednesday 16th July to judge our entry in the Small Town category. They will view our floral displays and areas of special interest, including Doorstep Green and Mowbreck Park. Hanging baskets, tubs and hayracks are in place and a new display bed has been constructed on Weeton Road at the bypass roundabout. Please help to keep the town tidy and free of litter for the judging!

WESHAM BEST KEPT GARDENS COMPETITION 2008
Judging of the annual Best Kept Gardens Competition will take place during the last two weeks of July. Prizes will be awarded for: . Best Overall Garden . Large Garden . Medium Garden . Small Garden . No Garden – window boxes, pots, tubs etc. . Colour . Hard Landscape – gravel, slate, paving etc. . Meritorious Area – to which a number of residents have contributed. So get busy working on your gardens!

KIRKHAM & WESHAM STATION ENHANCEMENT
The Trust and Kirkham in Bloom are organising much-needed improvements to the appearance of the railway station. This will include clearing vegetation from the platform, re-painting the seating, installing raised planting beds and floral display stands, and paintings by local school children in the booking hall. A grant towards materials has been awarded from the Fylde Community Projects Fund, and a meeting with the Northern Rail station manager was held recently to discuss the project.

WESHAM C.E PRIMARY SCHOOL


Pupils from the school add colour by planting tubs and hanging baskets in the front playground.

Well done !

WESHAM PLAYGROUP and PRE- SCHOOL VACANCIES

Vacancies - September 2008 for 2 ½ to 5 years old.

Full Daycare 9.00-3.30 available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

Morning Sessions 9.00-12.00 available Monday to Friday

“Good” Ofsted Report (click here for full report)

First class facilities and economic rates
Nursery Education Grant funding may be available
Ring Linda on 01772 683929 to discuss your childcare needs, visit us at Wesham Community Centre at any time during operational hours 01772 682090, or e-mail:
demmingfield@talktalk.net

Wesham Playgroup and Pre-school is a not-for-profit community group registered with the LEA and Ofsted as a Provider of Early Years Education.

For further useful information click here

Tragedy at Family Home

Fire struck a family home on Weeton Road on Wednesday afternoon leaving a bungalow severely damaged.

The road was closed for several hours until the Fire Service were satisfied the fire was completely out.

A full report of the story can be found at

http://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/blackpoolnews/Family-devastated-by-fire-at.4205540.jp

Parish Plan Questionnaire Draw

As advertised in the Kirkham and Wesham Advertiser, the free draw for the Wesham Parish Plan Questionnaire was held on Saturday, 14th June 2008 at the Club Day Field event. The winning tickets were drawn by the Wesham C.E. Rose Queen, Holly Taylor, witnessed by the Vicar, Rev Paul Bennett.

The prizes; 1st £50.00; 2nd £25.00 and 3rd £10.00 were awarded to:-

1st Mr Simon Bloom of Market St
2nd Mr Brian Fare of Station Road
3rd Mr and Mrs Lund of Belgrave Ave

Our thanks to all who completed the questionnaire and our congratulations to the winners!

Change Your World in 50 Words!

Swap just one car trip between 30 June – 5 July and Change Your World. Walk, cycle, use public transport or stay home instead, but join in and help us reduce car traffic by 10%. Take your first step now at http://www.changeyourworld.org.uk/ and for a chance to win great family prizes.

Change Your World in 100 words >>>>
Imagine a world with cleaner air, quieter streets and more space for kids (and big kids) to play.
It’s easier to achieve than you think. Amazingly, if we all drove just one less journey a week we’d reduce car traffic by 10%. Fancy giving it a go? Swap any car trip between 30 June-5 July and walk, cycle or use public transport instead, or don’t make the trip at all.
Take your first step now at http://www.changeyourworld.org.uk/ and for your chance to win a Center Parcs family break and other great prizes.
Change Your World is run by Sustrans
Charity number 326550 (England & Wales) SCO39263 (Scotland)

Help from the National Probation Service

Wesham Community Pride Trust are delighted with the efforts of the National Probation Service (Blackpool section)
for their work in repainting the Pergola and pruning of the shrubs.


New hooks have been fitted in readiness for the 6 hanging baskets scheduled to be installed in the next day or so.

This is another good example of the work of the Probation Service for which we are most grateful.

Medlar-with-Wesham Parish Plan Questionnaire Update

The results of the Medlar with Wesham Questionnaire will be circulated to all residents in the next few weeks. The final touches are currently being added prior to printing and distribution.

The prize draw winners will be announced at the Wesham Club Day sports and field day event on June 14th at the field to the rear of the Community Centre.
There will be 3 prizes of M&S Vouchers: 1st £50; 2nd £25 and 3rd £10.

Thanks to all who took the time to complete and return the questionnaire to help the committee to shape the future of Wesham.