Jill Reidy

  On Bank Holiday Monday, Dotty Delightful's Truly Scrumptious Vintage and Handmade Fair went outdoors at Blackpool Cricket Club.  Altblackpool's Jill Reidy was there to capture some snaps of a truly marvellous day out.

The weather did not bode well for the Mod and Scooter Meet at Blackpool Cricket Club on Saturday. It was cold and drizzly and the puddle-filled potholes in the car park were testament to the previous night's relentless rain. Wrapped up well against the wind, Dawn and I approached the entrance with diminishing optimism.  There were a few scooters, lined up against makeshift orange plastic fencing, and a small group of mods gathered in a huddle discussing their machines. In truth, it didn't look very inspiring. However, within minutes, our spirits were raised when Norman Haslam strode towards us, looking…

This week, Jill Reidy spent some time hanging out with FY Westcoast to discover their story, motivation and how they can inspire others: Sam Bell is an inspirational young dance teacher based in Blackpool. I found her on the top floor of The Oracle, on St Anne's Road, last Friday evening, surrounded by young kids and teenagers, all anxious to get on with their lively street dance lessons.  At 28 years old, she has achieved a lot in the last ten years. I asked her what first drew her to street dance. "I got into it properly when I was…