Author: Fylde Council

Wow! What a brilliant weekend we had for the 10^th anniversary of the hugely popular 1940’s wartime weekend. The atmosphere was spectacular, with crowds of thousands visiting, both locals and people travelling from all across the country, coming together to enjoy one of the most successful events on the Fylde Coast. The weekend had a jam-packed itinerary…

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Fylde Council have been visiting community groups that have benefited from the community projects fund over the last few weeks. We recognise the valuable role that voluntary, community and faith groups play in enhancing the life of the people of Fylde, and are committed to supporting local groups and organisations across Fylde to access opportunities and…

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We are very sorry to announce that due to severe weather warnings that have been issued by the MET Office for the weekend of 10th and 11th August, we have to cancel the St Annes International Kite Festival. This decision has not been made lightly, and following discussions with the…

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When: 23^rd July – 11^th August Back this summer for the third year, brothers David and Roger Lloyd are holding their ever popular joint exhibition at the Lytham Heritage Centre. With over 20 years’ experience of making and exhibiting unique ceramics, Roger Lloyd, who is a councillor for Fylde Council characterises his work using bright ceramic…

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St Annes is gearing up for its hugely popular annual kite festival which will take place from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th August. To start the busy weekend, on Friday there will be an illuminated evening of kite flying with music from Progressive Rock Band 'NTH ASCENSION' from 7pm, followed by a solo ambient synthesiser set…

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At a meeting of the Finance and Democracy Committee on Monday 22^nd July, Councillors agreed to register the Lytham Institute as a charitable trust, and seek immediate advice and discussion with the Charity Commission on the governance and future management of the trust. Lytham Institute is a building owned by Fylde Council and until 2016, use…

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Fairhaven Lake will be hosting a celebration of Storytelling with the premiere of the Fairhaven Story Stall on Saturday 3^rd August. From the silly to the sad, the every-day to the extraordinary, the romantic to the downright strange, this brand new home-grown show will bring the stories of Fairhaven and Fylde to life for all…

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Six of Fylde’s Parks and Open Spaces have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the world. Elswick Village Hall & Garden; Elswick, Lytham War Memorial Garden; Lytham, Fairhaven Lake & Garden; Ansdell,  Promenade Gardens; St Annes,  Ashton Garden; St Annes and Lowther Garden; Lytham join 197…

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Fairhaven Lake voted number 1 spot for picnics! Last week Fairhaven Lake was voted by the public as top spot for a picnic in Lancashire. The lake is situated between Lytham and St Annes, and is an extremely popular destination which offers a choice of boat rides, bird watching, nature walks, sporting activity including tennis, bowling and…

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Royal Lytham & St Annes will host The Senior Open Presented by Rolex for the fifth time in the event’s 33-year history this summer. The iconic venue which has hosted 11 Opens will be the battleground for these masters of the links from July 25^th- 28^th, as the sport’s legends demonstrate their brilliance in a setting…

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