As the football season comes to a close, older fans are being invited to play an alternative, more relaxed, version of the sport. Sessions of walking football are being held at Blackpool Sports Centre on Thursday evenings and Monday lunchtimes, aimed at gentlemen over 50. The premise for walking football is simple. The normal rules of …
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Apr 15
Blackpool Pride Line-up 2015
This year’s Blackpool Pride Festival in the Winter Gardens promises to be the most exciting so far. It will be the 10th Pride event in the town and Blackpool is looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors from around the country. Organisers have now announced this year’s main stage line up, including massive X-Factor stars JEDWARD and JAKE …
Apr 08
Lancashire injects £1.5 million into local economy
More than £1.5 million has been injected into the local economy, as part of a pioneering partnership between Lancashire County Council and Funding Circle, to stimulate economic growth and employment. Two years ago, Lancashire County Council became the first council to lend directly to small and medium sized businesses through Funding Circle, the UK’s leading …
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