A guide to what's on and where in and around Blackpool

CLEVELEYS

Father Geoffrey Bottoms of St Monica's RC Church, Blackpool talks about his mission to free Cuban political prisoners in the USA to members of the Blackpool and Fylde Spanish and Latin American Circle at the RAFA (Wings Club) Victoria Road, Cleveleys on Friday, February 14, at 8pm. Everyone welcome - entrance £2.

POULTON

Do you enjoy singing? The Elswick Singers are looking for tenor and bass singers to join their choir. Rehearsals every Tuesday at 7.30pm. Further details tel 01995 679312 or 01253 890209.

Take your partners at the annual Barn Dance organised by Poulton-le-Fylde's Christian Aid Committee at St Chad's Hall, Vicarage Road, on Friday, January 31 from 7.30pm. Tickets, £3.50 (£2.50 for schoolchildren) to include hot pot supper. Bookings and enquiries, tel 890486.

ST ANNES

Eunice Clark will give a talk to the St Annes-on-Sea Women's Institute members at the United Reformed Church hall, St George's Road on February 7.

LYTHAM

"Meet the Family' is theme of Karen Schofield's demonstration to Lytham St Annes Floral Society members at the Lowther Pavilion on Wednesday (February 5) starting at 7.30pm. Guests welcome, £4.

More than 50 photos of Lytham by members of Lytham St Annes Photographic Society, will be on display at Lytham Heritage Centre, Dicconson Terrace from this Tuesday (February 4) to March 23. The centre is open Tuesdays to Sundays, 10am-4pm. For more details tel 730787.

Stamp enthusiasts are invited to the next meeting of Lytham St Annes Philatelic Society at The Drive Methodist Church hall, Eastbank Road on Wednesday, February 5. The evening starts at 7.30pm and president Graham Chadwick will entertain members (guests are welcome). For more details phone secretary Brian Bretherick on 729659.

An indoor car boot sale will take place at Lytham St Annes High School, Worsley Road on February 16, 10am-2pm. To book a table (£6 each) phone 733192.

BLACKPOOL

Get ready to get in touch, when 'Spirited Away' present a psychic evening at the Royal Oak pub, Lytham Road, tonight (January 30) from 7-11pm. Admission free.

The next meeting of the Blackpool and Fylde Ladies Luncheon Club is on Wednesday, February 5 at Brabyns Hotel, Blackpool. Further details from Margaret Cryer tel 825976.

Venues needed! The Blackpool branch of Access for All is planning a series of daytime art workshops for children and adults in the town and needs offers from groups or centres who would be willing to host an event. And those interested in holding a workshop with materials and support provided are invited to access the opportunity. Tel 0845 130 4125 or 01253 836289.

Make new friends and learn craft skills at Holy Cross Social and Craft Club, held at Holy Cross Church hall, Central Drive (opposite Waterloo Hotel), every Friday from 1.30pm. Beginners and experienced craft enthusiasts equally welcome. There is nominal charge and refreshments are available.

THORNTON

Members of Little Thornton Women's Institute will hear a talk entitled "The History and Humour of Wills" at St John's Church, Little Thornton, on Wednesday (February 5) at 7.30pm.