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Photographs by kind permission of:
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Paul Kay
Peter Owen
Mark Liebenberg
Friends of The Estuary Coastal Care Group
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The Wildlife Trust
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Bird Walk RSPB Discovery Centre
Sunday 2 April 1.00pm Fylde BeachCare is a partnership project working with the
Saturday 27 May 10.30am LOVEmyBEACH campaign to inspire and empower
communities to take care of their local beach environment.
Join the team at the RSPB's Ribble Discovery Centre for a
People can show they love their beach by heading out on a
Wader Walk to discover the marvels of the vast Ribble
beach clean or adopting beach-friendly practices at home.
Estuary.
If everyone makes small changes, we can all have a big
Starting at the visitor centre, the walks are a perfect chance impact on the local coastal environment and in particular
to watch our summer arrivals as they fly in to feed on the bathing water quality. Check out the top ten actions you
food-rich shoreline at Granny's Bay. can take at lovemybeach.org
Each of the walks will take approximately 2-3 hours and We work with regular beach volunteer groups across the
will finish at the Ribble Discovery Centre. This event is open Fylde coast who do an amazing job of litter picking and
to all - no previous experience is necessary. surveying their favorite beaches.
Please remember to dress for the weather and bring Want to get involved? Here's some local groups:
binoculars if you cani If you dont have binoculars you can
hire a pair on the day. St Annes BeachCare Group
When: Weekly, every Tuesday at 10,00am
Non-RSPB Members £3.50 Meeting ooint: St Annes Pier, St Annes, FY8 ISB
RSPB Members £2.50 Info: emma.whit!ock@keepbrltaintidy.org
07918 054 600
No need to book,just turn up on the day.
W.Fairhaven Coastal Care Group
'When: Weekly, every Wednesday at 10.00am
Meeting point: St Pauls Car Park at Fairhaven Lake,
Lytham St Annes, FY8 1BD
Info: emma.whitiock@keepbritalntldy.o_rg
07918 054 600 fc! LOVEmyBEACH
Friends of the Estuary
^ Coastal Care Group
When: Weekly, every Monday at 10:1 Sam
Meeting Point: Lytham Lifeboat Station Car Park, FY8 ISJ
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Shoresearch
The Wildlife Trusts' Shoresearch is a volunteer-based coastal
recording project, identifying and recording animals, plants,
and habitats across shores of the UK.
In the North West, we undertake surveys across the shores
of Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire. The aim
of the project is to increase our knowledge and data on
intertidal wildlife around our coast, and to help promote its
conservation.
Little Ducklings RSPB Discovery Centre
Shoresearch is a great way to enjoy spending time outside
and meeting like-minded people. You will learn about the Monday 8 May
amazing marine life of the Irish Sea and be part of the Monday 10 July
movement to protect these species and habitats.
10.30am - 12noon
Volunteering can also add a lot to your CV!
Calling all mini explorers and their accompanying adults! A
For further Information about The Wildlife Trusts' fun filled session for under 5's with a story, wildlife wow
Shoresearch, please contact North West Wildlife Trusts on moment, snack and drink. What is summer without the
shoresearchnw@cumbriawlldlifetrust.org.uk seaside? We are exploring the beach and the treasures we
can findl
Non-RSPB Members £3.00
RSPB Members £2.00
North West Please pre-book by emailing
WlldlifeTrusts claire.critchley@rspb.org.uk
or call Claire on 01253 796292 Lancashire,
Manchester &
N Merseyslde
Nurdle Hunt North Beach Car Park, St Anne's
Thursday 6 April 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Monday 7 August 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Come and join us on our mission to hunt out tiny nurdles
of plastic on the beach. According to recent studies, billions
--TV . y- of tiny plastic pellets, known as 'nurdles', are lost into the
UK environment each year. These can significantly harm
marine wildlife once they make it into the sea. We aim to
collect vital evidence to add to existing data on the extent
of the environmental impacts of all sources of marine
plastic pollution.
Free
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
Family Easter Holiday LIVING
Rockpooling Event The Solaris Centre Our Irish Sea Project B SEAS
Friday 7 April
The Our Irish Sea project aims to deliver a
2.00pm - 3.00pm programme of inspirational and engaging
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Meet at the Solaris marine activities that raise awareness about
Centre, wear your wellies how important the marine life of our Irish Sea is.
or old shoes you don't
mind getting wet. Bring Challenging and changing the perceptions
along a net and bucket if of communities in the North West about the
Lancashire.
wildlife value of the Irish Sea and instilling in Manchester &
you have them, a fine N Merseyside
them a sense of responsibility to care about
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and act for its protection.
Free
No need to book, Working closely with local schools, we help children to
please just turn up on the day. explore their coastline by getting them out on the shore to
investigate the huge diversity of marine life that can be
found along the North West coast of England.
Lytham Wildlife Watch We will be engaging with a wide range of people through
Club Beach School Beach Terrace Cafe family-focused activities at various locations along the
Sefton and Fylde coasts, as well as carrying out a variety of
marine life surveys to ensure that our amazing marine
species are being looked after and recorded. All of these
records are essential in our campaign work lobbying for
more Marine Conservation Zones in the Irish Sea and
protection and better management of our marine
Saturday 20 May 10.30am - 12.00pm
environment for the future.
Discover some of the wildlife that has washed up along our
strandline, then use it as inspiration to create beautiful With the support of our funders and partners, we aim to
artwork. We hope to use a campfire to help us create uncover some of the mysteries of the Irish Sea whilst
seashore inspired art for you to take away. Aimed at inspiring new generations to get involved in protecting our
children aged 5-13 years. fascinating marine wildlife.
Price: £3.40
If you would like more information on the project, visit
Booking is essential.
www.irishsea.org/Our-lrish-Sea or contact Helen Hiley on
hhiley@lancswt.org.uk.
To book, please contact
Park View 4U on
Ecopod@parkview4u.org.uk
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Spring Fair RSPB Discovery Centre
Monday 29 May
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A celebration of spring! Spend Bank Holiday Monday with Project Guided Walks North Beach Car Park
all the family and enjoy browsing our local craft stalls or
join in with the games and hands on activities which have a
2017 Saturday 22 July BlackpoolCouncil
coastal theme! Sunday 2 April Sunday 6 August
Free to attend but some activities may have charges Saturday 29 April Sunday 27 August
No booking required. Sunday 14 May Saturday 30 September
Saturday 3 June Saturday 11 November Wildlik
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Sunday 25 June Sunday 3 December Lancashire,
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Sunday 9 July Sunday 17 December NMefeeyaide
St Anne's Carnival 10.00am - 12.00pm
and Fun Day Garden Street The Fylde Sand Dunes Project will be running a series of
FREE volunteer-led guided walks on Lytham St Anne's Local
Saturday 8 July to Sunday 9 July Nature Reserve and surrounding sand dunes. We've got a
Saturday 10.30am - 6.00pm series of weekend guided walks on offer from April 2017
Sunday 10.30am - 6.00pm through to summer 2018. Come along and discover the
wonders of this Site of Special Scientific Interest with our
The weekend starts on Saturday passionate and informative volunteers.
with the parade through the
streets of St. Annes which will Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Fylde Council and Blackpool
set off at 10.30am. Council work in partnership on the Fylde Sand Dunes Project
in order to enhance the nature conservation interest, public
Following the parade, the focus moves to Ashton Gardens.
appreciation and enjoyment of the dunes. The guided walks
Ashton Gardens will be bustling with stalls, fairground
aim to promote the importance of our amazing dunes and
rides, games and competitions so come along and join in
to provide information about the project and our local
the fun.
wildlife. Please wear appropriate footwear as the ground
The Crowning of the Carnival Queen will take place at may be uneven. Not suitable for those with mobility
difficulties.
1.00pm on Saturday afternoon and will be followed by
entertainment in the Arena until 6.00pm.
Free to attend but car parking charges may apply.
On Sunday there will be competitions and races along with
a variety of entertainment, all taking place in the Arena.
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For more information please visit:
www.visitstannes.info/recreation-and-
entertainment/events/st-annes-carnival.php
Free
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
Blackpool
World Ocean Day Central Promenade
Thursday 8 June i-3VEiny
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10.00am - 3.00pm L V/orid Day
giving Come and celebrate World Oceans Day
nature
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organisations involved in protecting the
Taster Tuesday RSPB Discovery Centre
oceans. Join a mini beach clean, go shark
Fylde
Council
egg case hunting on the beach and get
Every Tuesday of the Schooi Holidays:
hands on with marine life that lives in our wyre ^council
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Tuesday 25 July Tuesday 15 August fantastic oceans. You can learn about our
Tuesday 1 August Tuesday 22 August living Irish Sea and what you can do to BlackpoolCouncil
Tuesday 8 August Tuesday 29 August help look after it, both at home and
2.00pm - 4.00pm when you visit the beach. wmWAim
Free
Let us help you and your family get excited about nature,
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
through our range of hands on experiences, crafts and
activities. Wear outdoor clothes as we venture onto the
estuary and around the lake to show you how amazing our Whale and Rossall Point
local wildlife really isl Dolphin Watch Observation Tower
Prices vary see RSPB website for details. Friday 12 May (Rossall Point)
Book for Mud dips see RSPB website for more details.
11.30am - 2.30pm
Friday 4 August (Rossall Point)
10.00am - 2.00pm
Wild Wednesday RSPB Discovery Centre Join us at Rossall Point
Observation Tower to see if
Every Wednesday of the School Holidays: we can spot any marine
mammals passing by. A
Wednesday 26 July member of our marine team
Wednesday 2 August
will be there with some
Wednesday 9 August
Wednesday 16 August binoculars so if you would like to join us then all you need
Wednesday 23 August to do is show up!
Wednesday 30 August
The process is really straightforward - we will gather at the
2.00pm - 4.00pm
tower and spend a couple of hours or so looking out to sea,
Get up close and personal with the wildlife of our coast periodically recording environmental factors and of course
and complete the RSPB Wild Challenge. Over the weeks we any marine mammals that we seel
will be doing mud dipping, scavenger hunts, sand sculpture
competitions, making homes for nature and much more to If you plan on staying for the full duration of the watch
help you achieve your Wild Challenge certificate! then don't forget to bring some lunch, and if you have
Prices vary see RSPB website for details. binoculars then please do bring them as well.
Book for Mud dips see RSPB website for more details, Free
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
North West
National Fytde WildlifeTrusts
Whale and Solaris Centre (Glitter Bail) or Coastal Fair Lytham Green
Dolphin Watch Jubilee Gardens (ciynn square)
Saturday 19 August and Sunday 20 August ^ Fylde
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Monday 5 June (Glitter Ball) 9.00am - 1.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm
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Saturday 29 July (Glitter Ball) 1.00pm - 5.00pm BEIACH
Are you interested in the marine environment?
Sunday 30 July (Jubilee Gardens) 1.00pm - 5.00pm Do you want to know more about marine Qiving
nature
Mon 31 July to Fri 4 Aug (Glitter Ball) 12noon - 1.00pm conservation on the Fylde Coast? Then please •14 a home
Saturday 5 August (Glitter Ball) 9.00am - 1.00pm come and visit our Coastal Fair marquee at the
Sunday 6 August (Jubilee Gardens) 10.00am - 2.00pm
Lytham 1940's Wartime Festival. You can have
the opportunity to talk to local wildlife charities
Join us to help record the whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and organizations who work hard to protect
and seabirds of the Fylde coast. Dress for the weather and your local coastline. Come and learn more about
bring binoculars if you have them. what we do and how you might get involved.
Free
Don't fee! the need to stay for the whole watch, just drop No need to book, just turn up on the day.
in and out when you want.
Free Lytham 1940's
No need to book but you can register your interest and get Wartime Festival Lytham Green
more details from David McGrath on 01253 478023 or
david.mcgrath@blackpool.gov.uk
Saturday 19 August and Sunday 20 August ^Fylde
10.00am - S.QOpm —Council
The 1940's brought to life with a bang! From the dark days
of Dunkirk, through the blitz and hard times on the home
-»3r — front to D-Day and victory in Europe and Asia, come join in
sea watch the atmosphere and immerse yourself in a brilliant weekend
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of entertainment, re-enactment and have-a-go fun!
Historic vehicles, music and dance, memorabilia, thrilling
battle re-enactments, educational talks and demonstrations
plus living history camp! Why not pick up the latest war
winning gardening and food tips or join the Home Guard?!
Why not hire your 1940s costume and join in the fun.
Free but car parking charges may apply
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
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North Promenade
Mini-Beast Hunting Car Park St Anne's Pirate Day Park View 4 U W
Tuesday 1 August Tuesday 25 July
2.00pm - 4.00pm 11.00am - 3.30pm
Join us on a minibeast adventure in the sand dunes as we Come dressed as a pirate for our
use bug hunting equipment to find and name Pirate Summer Party. We will have
the many mini creatures that live in the dunes. lots of swashbuckling fun including
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raft building, porthole hoopla, Jolly
Free
Roger flag painting, scavenger hunt
No need to book, just turn up on the day. Lar^cashire,
Manchester &
and much more!
£3.00 a ticket for ail activities
Ecopod@parkview4u.org.uk or call 01253 741955
Seaside Snap RSPB Discovery Centre
Tuesday 25 July to Sunday 4 September
Excluding Mondays
10.00am - 4.00pm
Enjoy the beach and stroll round the lake playing seaside
snap. Search for and collect the items on your snap pack. If
you find everything, return to the centre and redeem your
reward!
£1.00 per snap pack
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
Mud Dipping Beach Terrace Cafe
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Saturday 29 July unc^hir..
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Friday 11 August 10.00am - 11.30am NMersavsWe
10.00am - 12noon Come and join us for a family-
friendly introduction to the bird
Do you enjoy spending time at the beach? From
Lancashire, life of the Fylde Coast and get
sand dunes to saltmarsh your local coastal area Manchester &
U Merseyside stuck into the mud to find the
has so much to offer. Come and explore the
creatures that they eati The Kibble
sunny seaside and learn about the fascinating
Estuary is a very Important place
marine environment. Join us for a morning of
for wading birds to feed..You will
fun-filled beach activities, it's going to be
learn about how the different
shrimply the best!
birds' beaks help them to eat
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different food. Wear wellies and
No need to book, just turn up on the day. No need to book,
be prepared to get muddy!
just turn up on the day.
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Lytham Festival Lytham Green INTERNATIONAL
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Wednesday 2 August to Sunday 6 August
Now in its 8th year, Lytham Festival has fast become
Lancashire's largest and most loved live music festival,
attracting people in their thousands from all over the UK
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to enjoy awesome nights of live music and arts by the
seaside. Qy. Fylde
Council
St Anne's Kite Festival North Promenade
The line up over 5 nights includes artists such as Oily Murs,
Louisa Johnson, The Human League, Madness and Saturday 2 September and Sunday 3 September
Collabro.
11.00am - 5.00pm
For prices and more information please visit: Thanks to the support of St Annes and Fylde Borough
www.lythamfestival.com or call 0844 815 4874 Council, local business and sponsors, we are pleased to
announce, for the sixth year, the St Annes Kite Festival.
Joined by the Al-Farsi Kite Team from Kuwait, kite clubs and
flyers from across the UK will bring the Summer holidays to
a spectacular close on the first weekend in September. The
skies above St Annes seafront will be awash with colour on
Saturday and Sunday as fabulous display kites take to the
air on the beach adjacent to the pier.
Free to attend but car parking charges may apply.
No booking required unless you wish to become an exhibitor.
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