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Who drinks Gin & Tonic?

Who drinks Gin & Tonic?

Well almost everybody!  Why Gin with Tonic, perhaps you wouldn't believe it, but there is a scientific reason why they are so good together according to US website Thrillist  HERE For me personally it was always a grown up drink, my friends parents (ex RAF father) who...

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What is  ‘Club Day’

What is ‘Club Day’

Walking Day, Club Day or Carnival?? It seems these days they are a mixture of one or two, they have also been called Church Days, Gala Days or Field Days, and Whit Walks as they tended to be held around Whitsuntide, this in fact may have roots in Medieval times and...

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Leg It for Lifeboats

Leg It for Lifeboats

LegIT for Lifeboats 2022 If you'd like to challenge yourself throughout the month of May take the 5.65 (km) or 3.5 miles route from the Lytham Boathouse on Central Beach, FY8 5LG to the boat house in St Annes on Sea South Promenade, Eastbank Road, FY8 1SJ and do it...

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For a good cause

For a good cause

Why? So, why were Rotary members, invited guests and the cream of Lytham glitterati out in force on Friday night, because they can always be relied on to support a  Good Cause, and in this case it is the 'Rise Against Hunger' project. A bittersweet project for Totally...

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What’s On in Lytham St Annes 2022

What’s On in Lytham St Annes 2022

Second update to this very useful list,  to help locals plan your year and for visitors to plan their visits. All will be on the What's On/Events calendar as well as general links the Lowther Pavilion and the Island Theatre too. Snowdrops, Kites,  Ghosts, Wartime...

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The NEW THREE ‘R’s

The NEW THREE ‘R’s

Ok there may actually be 4  - RECYCLE, RE USE, RE PURPOSE (and RE FURBISH) I originally wrote this after Xmas 2019 , as the years have passed,  my thoughts are still the same or maybe even more determined to do what ever I can to and if it can go to a charity or it's...

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STEP into Christmas in St Annes On Sea

STEP into Christmas in St Annes On Sea

It takes a few years to make a tradition But you have to start somewhere! Ok it will not be as big as Manchester, yet, but you don't have as far to travel Why do we all LOVE a Continental Xmas market, originating in the colder central/Northern European countries, such...

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A Childs Christmas

A Childs Christmas

In no other respects would we lie to our children, but the Santa conspiracy, we keep to ourselves for, what,  7 or 8 years and that if there isn't older sibling around to 'spill the beans'. We do it because everyone else is doing it, we do it, because want it to be a...

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Late Night Local Shopping Lytham

Late Night Local Shopping Lytham

I first posted this through lockdown, but have adapted and added to for the late night shopping events in St Annes 2nd December and Lytham on 9th December  SHOPPING LOCAL is the FUTURE The phrase “a nation of shopkeepers”, commonly attributed to Napoleon is a...

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Fabulous Furry ‘Celebs’!

Fabulous Furry ‘Celebs’!

Todays super models are not embarrassed to be hairy, have gross toilet habits and never wear a hint of makeup, but can spend a fortune on their hair and nails and maybe a kerchief or harness too. .So who are are these famous creatures and the darlings of Social Media?...

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Pigs might Fly!!

Pigs might Fly!!

What's On in Lytham St Annes in September (and Fairhaven too) The blazing hot days of high summer maybe over (but who knows these days!) but it's not all over until next year, oh, no, in fact, September is turning out to be one of the busiest months! The main focus...

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The Customs Project

The Customs Project

The Customs Project WHAT ARE THE COOLEST TRAINERS? The ones that are TOTALLY unique, the ones you design yourself, or have a design created for you!! Just recently caught up with Rob Mill (son of some family friends)...........but I'll let him take it from here  ...

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What’s On in Lytham St Annes Summer 2021

What’s On in Lytham St Annes Summer 2021

Kites,  Boats, Art Exhibitions, Culture, welcoming new and old Big Name Performers, Comedy Club, Children's Theatre, Vintage Buses, St Annes September Spectacular, World Food and Drink  and Afternoon Teas.....................are all in Lytham, St Annes and Fairhaven...

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Charity begins at HOME

Charity begins at HOME

They say charity begins at home and although it would be lovely to support projects around the world, e.g. donkeys in Syria, there are those very close to home. It's been a very tough year for everyone, including charities, as most fundraising activities have had to...

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