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Blackpool Museum – Update
24 Dec

Blackpool Museum – Update

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsHeritage, Local News
The Blackpool Museum project has issued a progress bulletin ahead of the Christmas break.  They have been exploring and costing a range of new site options for the museum. During this process they have also approached to be part of a new development on the Promenade. After considering the options in detail the Project Board chose the Palatine Building as the preferred site. The Palatine Building is a landmark building on the promenade between the Tower and Coral Island. It currently houses the Sands Venue and Wild West Diner. The building is being developed by Coolsilk Property and Investment Limited into a 5*hotel and leisure complex - the first in Blackpool. The museum…
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Want To Make 2018 With Left Coast?
21 Dec

Want To Make 2018 With Left Coast?

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News
Left Coast have been celebrating the efforts of their 'Maker' volunteers this week, and reaching out to those who would like to get involved next year. Events facilitated by the volunteer Left Coast Makers during 2017 included:- 'Depart' by CIRCA, a crepuscular piece in the iconic Stanley Park The annual Spare Parts Festival now an established part of Fleetwood's Tram Sunday 'Rear View' by IOU, a thought provoking piece where the audience were escorted round Blackpool viewing from the back of a converted double decker bus Support to several of the events in the autumn half term Lightpool Festival The…
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Christmas Carols in Stanley Park
20 Dec

Christmas Carols in Stanley Park

David Simper0 CommentsLocal News, Music & Gigs
If you're looking for a Christmas singalong then Stanley Park visitor centre is the place for you on 23rd December, between 14:00 and 16:00. The ideal warm up for the main Christmas event. Presented by Blackpool Parks Service Events and Friends of Stanley Park, the Revoelution Choir will bring you all your favourite festive tunes. There's also hot drinks and mince pies on offer, in a sociable atmosphere. Maybe you'd like to get involved with the park on a more regular basis. Naturally the rest of the award winning and beautiful park will also be available, but remember it's the…
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Urban Organic Community Gardening in Blackpool
20 Dec

Urban Organic Community Gardening in Blackpool

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsLocal News, Sports & Wellbeing, , , ,
At the start of December, I met with Alan Hulme of Urban Organic CIC to photograph his latest project at Blackpool's Blind Home and find out more about the aspirations behind the community garden. Claire: Who are you and what do you do. Alan: I’m Alan Hulme and I’m a Community Gardener and Beekeeper. C: Where is Urban Organic based? A: Urban Organic is based on the Growing for Life Garden at the Princess Alexandra Blind Home. We operate across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. C: How can people make use of the space and get involved? A: We have run sessions…
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Get Involved in Blackpool’s New Community Theatre
18 Dec

Get Involved in Blackpool’s New Community Theatre

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsLocal News, Theatre, Dance & Performance, , , ,
Ever wanted to get involved in community theatre? Now’s your opportunity: from January, Blackpool community theatre group Th’ESP’s will meet on Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm at Blackpool & The Fylde College. Prospective members—or anyone who’s interested in finding out whether community theatre is for them—are invited to come along to a free taster session, from 7-9pm on Tuesday, 16 January or Tuesday, 23 January 2018. The regular group meetings then begin on Tuesday, 30 January with the goal of bringing together its members skills and interests to develop a production, inspired by members’ stories of Blackpool that will be staged…
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Blackpool Visitor Business is Booming
13 Dec

Blackpool Visitor Business is Booming

Melanie Whitehead0 CommentsLocal News, , , ,
Blackpool’s tourism economy is riding on the crest of a wave after two surveys showed significant growth in visitor numbers over the past 18-months resulting in a valuation of visitor economy of £1.5billion which in turn supports more than 25,000 full-time jobs in the resort. VisitBlackpool, the tourism arm of Blackpool Council tasked with promoting the town to leisure and business visitors, both domestically and internationally, commission regular surveys which collate data from a variety of sources such as households, hotels, attractions, tourist information centres and events to estimate the number of visitors, revenue generated, satisfaction ratings, reasons for visiting and…
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Stanley Park Enjoys Deserved Recognition
10 Dec

Stanley Park Enjoys Deserved Recognition

David Simper0 CommentsHeritage, Local News
I have previously stated my love for this park going back to childhood on this site, so I'm naturally delighted Blackpool's  Stanley Park, one of our many jewels in the crown, has enjoyed success, winning the prestigious UK Best Park category at the annual Fields in Trust Awards 2017. This is a credit to the dedicated Blackpool Council team, now effectively working with restricted resources thanks to imposed cuts, but with the support of volunteers, including Friends of Stanley Park, to keep this park among the elite of the elite. Wherever I go, I refer to this as the finest…
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Jimi The Rapscallion
07 Dec

Jimi The Rapscallion

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News, Visual Arts & Exhibitions
AltBlackpool has been contacted by aspiring Blackpool artist Jimi Francis.  With the help of some friends he recently held an event called 'The Rapscallions Art Show' at Bloomfield Road. An example of Jimi's work is included above this article.  Jimi is looking for further exposure and would love to hear from any local venues, artists or shows who are looking for work to exhibit. You can contact Jimi via Facebook (jimi.francis.7), or see more of his work by following him on Instagram ('veaseyrule'). 
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SOS – Support Of Students
04 Dec

SOS – Support Of Students

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News
Blackpool and the Fylde College are holding a free event next week where they will tell those involved with arts and other charitable organisations how students might be able to help them. The College represents more than 20,000 students, and this is a potential opportunity for them to paired with worthy projects locally. The event is being held next Thursday 14th December at the Bispham campus on Ashfield Road, between 9.30 and 11.30.  You can register to attend on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-engagement-project-tickets-39509455846?aff=efbeventtix.
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After The Storm – Tonight
04 Dec

After The Storm – Tonight

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News
If you are a fan of more thoughtful cinema and at a loose end tonight (Monday) why not join Fylde Film Society for their showing of After The Storm. After the death of his father, a private detective struggles to find child support money and reconnect with his son and ex-wife.  It is described by Craig Skinner in Flick Reel as 'a subtly moving, witty and wonderfully observed human drama, this is a beautifully low-key drama from a director who seems to understand people in such an utterly profound way. The Fylde Film Society is a group of cinema lovers from…
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