Wyre Reporter

This weekend Marsh Mill Windmill is 228 years old.
Wyre Council are opening its doors to the public.
See the sails turn and take a tour of the mill.
Tours run from 11am- 3pm Saturday and Sunday, with the last tours starting at 2.15pm

This is a touching gesture by Vue

On Monday 19 September, our UK venues will be screening the live broadcast of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Seats will be free of charge and our retail offering will be limited to complimentary bottled water during the broadcast, with no other snacks or drinks available for purchase. No other content will be shown on this day.

Reserve your seat for free at myvue.com/announcement

Great news for the Ferry!!

I am delighted that the Fleetwood ferry has been given a further £80k funding and support from both Wyre and Lancashire county council. ⛴

Not only is this a viable low cost and low emission transport across the River Wyre to Knott End, but it is an integral part of Fleetwood’s heritage and character as a fishing and seafaring town ⚓️

The ferry had struggled and was almost gone for good in the past, during a labour-led Lancashire county hall, but the Conservative majority in the council have now finally provided lasting security to the towns unique transport service ⛴

Carleton Crossing is currently impassable.

Road closures will be in place for this Saturday's Hambleton Gala

Just a reminder that the roads will be closed in the village between 11 and 1 on Saturday to make way for the gala procession 🚨🚒🚧 Church Rd from Market St to Arthurs Lane the bit in front of the Village Hall and the park will be closed from 11am to 1pm. The procession starts at 12pm and the route will have sections closed for 10 to 15 mins as we parade around. Roads open from 1pm. Thank you for your understanding.

Support your local lifeboat station on their upcoming open day
Saturday the 16th July at 11AM

Support your local lifeboat station on their upcoming open day
Saturday the 16th July at 11AM
Sign up to the event to be reminded nearer the time
https://www.facebook.com/events/1883192148556957

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Following on from the photos posted earlier - here are some images taken on King Georges Fields this afternoon at the Thornton - Cleveleys Gala.

Photos from today's Thornton Gala procession
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The Burgerhain van is on tour in Thornton for one day only!!

Slight delay THORNTON we apologise
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NOW at THE GARDENERS ARMS

For the first time in 10 years the bridge at Cartford will be increasing it's fee schedule for vehicles wishing to cross the Wyre.

A livestock owner from Hambleton has taken to social media to warn about the dangers of releasing celebration balloons into the air. The balloons only stay afloat for so long and have to make it down to earth somewhere.
Please consider alternative tributes to balloon litter.

As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Wyre Council is bringing free outdoor theatre performances of the much-loved Alice in Wonderland story to Wyre. You’d be a mad hatter to miss it!
Performed by Gambolling Arena Theatre Company, join Alice and her friends as they journey down the rabbit hole in search of the Queen of Heart’s missing cake stand! The silly old Dormouse has lost it and the Queen is threatening to “off with their heads!” Can Alice and the White Rabbit enlist help and save the day?
There’s no need to book, just come along. Performances take place at:
· The Mount, Fleetwood on Thursday 2 June at 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm
· Jean Stansfield Park, Poulton on Friday 3 June at 11 am and 12.30pm
· Cleveleys Plaza (at the top of Victoria Road) on Friday 3 June at 2.30pm
· Millennium Green, Garstang on Saturday 4 June at 11am, 1pm and 2.30pm
There are plenty more ways to celebrate the Jubilee in Wyre including beacon lightings on Thursday 2 June at the Mount in Fleetwood and at Cherestanc Square in Garstang at 9.45pm.
There’s also a Giant Jubilee Picnic taking place in the family area at Millennium Green in Garstang on Saturday 4 June from 11am to 3pm. Pack up a picnic and bring the whole family for a fun day out. Bring your chairs, picnic mats and tablecloths, sit back and enjoy the performances or have a go at some fun family games at Garstang’s biggest ever picnic.
Councillor Lynne Bowen, Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder at Wyre Council, comments, “We are delighted to be hosting events like this across the borough so that as many people as possible can celebrate this momentous occasion. These performances will give families a free fun way to celebrate together in our beautiful parks and open spaces, come along and join us if you can.”
The performances are completely free and there’s no need to book a ticket.
To read more about Wyre Council’s Jubilee celebrations and to see what other events are on where you live visit
https://www.wyre.gov.uk/jubilee

The Queens Platinum Jubilee 2022 – Wyre Council Wyre Council

Free Sessions available for Baby Yoga and Baby Massage at Hambleton Village Hall

🚨 FREE SESSION AVAILABLE TOMORROW 🚨

BABY YOGA AND BABY MASSAGE

We have had a few people drop out for tomorrow’s session so we’re offering 3 free spaces on each of our classes see below for times and availability!

VENUE: Hambleton Village Hall

🖤 Baby Yoga - 10:30am - 3 spaces
🖤 Baby Massage - 11:45am - 3 spaces

Stunning Sunrise from Fleetwood this morning
Pic - Andy Kanavan

Sentencing was today.
Life (serving a minimum of 17 Years)

A teenager who stabbed a man to death in his own back garden has been jailed for life with a minimum of 17 years.

Levi Westhead, 18, of Flakefleet Avenue, Fleetwood was sentenced today at Preston Crown Court after being found guilty of the murder of his ex-girlfriend’s father.

More information into the investigation coming soon.

If you spotted a low flying aircraft near Rossall - here's what happened.

You can’t park there!
We have responded to reports of an emergency plane landing in the grounds of Rossall School. We can confirm the pilot made an emergency landing after a shortage of fuel would not allow him to finish his journey. We are happy to report no injuries!

Minor incident at Norcross roundabout
Only affecting traffic exiting onto Fleetwood road toward Carleton

An incident on the M6 is affecting traffic from J31 - J33 causing delays on the surrounding network. Police and ambulance crews have been spotted on scene attending to a vehicle on the carriageway.
No further info at present.

Update - It's believed the earlier incident was the result of a false alarm with good intentions. A member of the public reported that they saw someone standing on the sea wall and then quickly lost sight of them fearing they had fallen in the sea.
It's likely that an unaccompanied mobility scooter at the scene could have added to the confusion.
After an hour the search was called off.
Original Post.
The Coastguard helicopter joined coastguard crews from across the Fylde coast in a search effort earlier today just off the coast at Anchorsholme / Little Bispham.
Police are yet to release a statement on the incident however we believe the search efforts to now be discontinued.
We will update when more comes available.

The helicopter that can be seen currently off the coast is the Coastguard Rescue helicopter (from Hull).
We will update you when we get more info.

Stunning image taken earlier today in Cleveleys
📷 - Jon K Barton

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