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Our Advertisers:We gratefully acknowledge the support of all the firms whose advertisements appear in these pages.Without their help we would not be able to produce this handbook. As a reciprocal gesture we havepleasure in drawing the attention of our readers to their announcements, but wish to make it clearthat Kirkham Town Council can accept no responsibility for their products or services advertised.
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Introduction 7
Getting to Kirkham - Map 9
Why Kirkham? 11
Walk Around Kirkham 12
Kirkham Map 14
Markets 17
History 18
Twinning/Tourism 24
The Future 26
Parks and Leisure 28
Useful Contacts 32
Societies 33
KWBG & Heroes Welcome 36/37
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Kirkham received its Royal Charter in 1296,declaring its status as a market town. Kirkham isthe hub of the Rural Fylde, an area of 3.9 squarekilometres with a population of 7,127 (as at2008). The whole of the Fylde area is 165.6 squarekilometres, the majority of which are rural communities including the delightful villages ofTreales, Roseacre and Wharles, Elswick, WreaGreen and Medlar with Wesham all with theirown charm.
For visitors and residents Kirkham has free carparking, excellent rail links and is 5 minutes fromJunction 3 of the M55. The high street features an eclectic mix of independent shops and businesses, a Post Office, main banks and a widechoice of cafés, pubs and restaurants.
This guide will give you a taste of what our townand surrounding area has to offer including:-A traditional market every Thursday, a LancashireMarket on the first Saturday of each month;annual Club Day with a procession, traditionalbrass band and all the Churches and schools represented on the second Saturday in June followed by Civic Sunday the day after. The Community Centre and several Churches host awide variety of groups and classes ranging frommartial arts and dance to arts and fitness.
Kirkham in Bloom fills the town with seasonalcolour each year; a pro-active Business grouppromotes the town with the Town Councillorsand Mayor administrating the needs and wantsof the community.
Currently there are several new initiatives underway, including the saving and regenerationof Kirkham Swimming Baths; the redevelopmentsand extension of the Memorial Gardens and Park;Kirkham ‘Renaissance’ project improves anddevelops the high street, including signage,shop fronts and pavements together with newtown signage.
Special thanks go to those organisations thatsupport us including HMP Kirkham, KirkhamTown Council, Fylde Borough Council, LancashireCounty Council and not least thanks to the SeniorTutor and students of the Business Departmentof UCLAN (University of Central Lancashire) forthe ideas and hard work they put in towards thecreation of this guide.
Elaine SilverwoodChairperson Kirkham and Wesham Business Group
Introduction
"Kirkham is a vibrant market town on theFylde. The people of the town are warm,
friendly and proud of their identity.Kirkham Parish Church is set in the heart ofthe town with a congregation that is bothactive and committed to serving the town.
If you are visiting, or just passing by, youwill always be made welcome at the Parish
Church. The church is open throughout the week from dusk till dawn."
The Rev'd R W Bunday(Vicar of Kirkham)
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Kirkham, the market town and hub of the Rural Fylde is easily accessibleby the region's motorway and rail network.
By road From North - M6, leave Junction 32 onto M55 towards Blackpool, exit at Junction 3 take the 1st exit atthe roundabout onto A585 Fleetwood Road leading onto Garstang Road (N) leading straight into theheart of Kirkham.
From South - M61 towards Wigan/Bolton/Preston, merge with M6, exit at Junction 32 onto M55towards Blackpool, Junction 3 (A585 exit) take the 1st exit at the roundabout onto A585 FleetwoodRoad leading onto Garstang Road (N) taking you to the heart of Kirkham onto Poulton Street.
By railGetting to Kirkham by train couldn't be easier, from the North and South regional services run hourly;from Lancaster via Blackpool and via Preston from Manchester.
Getting to Kirkham
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SilverDell Bookshop and ice-cream parlour celebrates its 10th birthday in 2010.This a is unique, national award winningestablishment which has brought many famous authors and celebrities toour small town attracting the local community and visitors from far andwide. The artisan ice cream is made on the premises by proprietor Elaineand the coffee shop is a favourite meeting place. Silverdell truly has something for all the family and has become an integral part of the town.Both proprietors live locally and passionately believe in working withinand supporting their local community.
EscapeGillian and Alan chose Kirkham in 2002 to bring a mixture of independenttravel agent, eatery and deli based in a Georgian building in a perfectlocation at the top of the hill. Escape offers indoor and outside catering to suit all needs, Chef will work with the client to create a menu to remember for that special occasion and for everyday.Escape travel specialist Alan works with each client to create individualtailor-made holidays.
Grundy’s Ironmongers Steve and Ann relocated to Kirkham from Cleveleys in 2004 taking the opportunity to purchase an existing business and, with help fromLancashire County Developments Limited, up date and expand the Georgian building to meet with the customer demands of today.Specialising in those essential everyday items for the home and businessGrundy’s also offers plants in season, locksmiths, hand and power tools and open fire requirements from log baskets to fire backs.
Pink Tree Parties Amanda and Paula are partners in a second choice career and choseKirkham based on the excellent transport links and free car parking seeing Kirkham as the party planning centre of the Fylde. This has provedtrue with business growing to include baby ‘showers’ to fancy dress forevery age and event.Venue decor for weddings and birthdays, corporate events and schoolproms are an expanding market as are themed ‘hen’ and ‘stag’ parties.Halloween proves to be busier and as for Valentine’s Day....... Pink Tree has it all.
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The Lord of the Manor of Kirkham has the right tohold a weekly (Thursday) market with a variety ofproduce ranging from butchers to jewellery;the Lord of the Manor could also hold an annualRoyal Charter Fair for five days each June (St John) and a Manor Charter Fair for five days in October (St Luke) although the last two dateshave fallen into disuse. However the Kirkham and Wesham Business Group do hold monthlyLancashire Markets on the first Saturday of eachmonth on the Market Square with the best ofLancashire produce for sale.
Markets
The title of the Lord of the Manor has been purchased over the years after the initial lease to Sir John Fleetwood and the Clifton family.The Birley family became the first Lords of theManor to have paid approximately £8,000 for the privilege. The Sergeant family went on topurchase the title for just £300 in 1933. TheManorial Society of Great Britian has stated thattheir members hold a total of 37,998 Manors inthe United Kingdom.
The cobbled Market Square has the unique ‘Fishstones’ and lamp set to one side first recorded in 1748 when repairs were carried outto the original structure. The Market Square unfortunately lost some surrounding buildings in the 1960s but the majority remain unspoiledgiving an atmosphere of the heart of the townunchanged through centuries.
A survey undertaken by the University of Central Lancashire in 2007
found that Saturday was a day whenKirkham was at its quietest – not anymore!
Once a month the Lancashire Marketcomes to town with the best of produce.
This brings in a crowd of visitors, fromthose who commute during the week andcannot visit the Thursday market, to newvisitors to the town. All the shops report
an increase in trade on these days and Kirkham is a showcase - the ‘hub’
market town in the Fylde.Come and enjoy!
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Since 1066 when its church was already in existence, the ancient market town of Kirkhamhas witnessed a long pageant of history.Recognizing the strategic importance of thehighest point in the Fylde the Roman army chose to build a fort in the last few years of the first century AD (see www.britishmuseum.co.uk).Kirkham developed into a thriving market townsurrounded by the lush agricultural plain of theFylde. At the heart of the town the Market Squarewith the ‘Fish stones’ and lamp – first lit in 1837- is at a crossroads surrounded by, with the exception of a small ‘60s shopping development,a conservation area of Georgian and earlier buildings, containing business and private housing.
HistoryThe History of Kirkham
Kirkham Club Day
Church procession circa 1910
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Many excellent history books are available in the local bookshops which detail the history ofKirkham. The charter for a weekly market and afair at Midsummer had been granted to the townby Edward 1 in 1287 (source ‘Townships: Kirkham,A History of Lancashire’). However the History of Kirkham by Henry Fishwick gives a different date of 1269 for the Royal Charter. No supporting documentation for the 13th century is held inLancashire although www.nationalarchives.gov.ukmay be able to shed some light! Other buildingsof special note include the TSB Savings Bank onPoulton Street built in 1760 to replace an earliergirls’ school, as the Grammar School had refusedto allow more girls in 1701!
"a resident of Kirkham born and bred I have lived in Church street for 25 years,
our cottage is featured opposite. I have seenmany changes with Kirkham developing intoa large market town with an excellent range
of shops and housing. There is a strong community feel with thriving social groupsfor everyone. Kirkham Club day is always
exciting with a visiting fairground attractingchildren - of all ages. As residents we are
pleased to see Kirkham develop but also retain its sense of history and
lovely old houses, our cottage is our pride and joy."
Market Square circa 1910
Before fitted kitchens
Anne Naylor
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Kirkham Grammar School, the oldest educationalfoundation in the Fylde is thought to date back to 1549 although 1551 is the earliest writtenrecord. The ‘new’ school on Ribby Road is a finebuilding which will celebrate its centenary in2011. Kirkham has many places of worship andtwo particularly fine churches are the ParishChurch of St Michael, Church Street dating from1822 and ‘The Willows’, St John the EvangelistRibby Road dating from 1845 designed byAugustus Welby Pugin, (see www.pugin.co.uk)the foremost Victorian architect who alsodesigned the Houses of Parliament and thePalace of Westminster.
A key date in Kirkham is Club Day, traditionallycelebrated the 2nd Saturday in June when all theChurches, Rose Queens, brass bands, children and
Church Street Kirkham 1925, L.S.Lowry .Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford.
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congregations dress in their finery to processthrough the streets. Kirkham’s Club Day is followed by many similar celebrations in othertowns and villages in the Fylde.
Over the centuries Kirkham has grown, supportedby industries brought by the advent of the railway in 1840. ‘King Cotton’ followed with linenand sailcloth later moving to create modern fabrics including nylon and gabardine. At thedecline of mill work the buildings diversified into small business units still in use today. At theheight of weaving Kirkham had well over 1,000looms in production; now just one remains on permanent display on Station Road. Other industries have also had their buildings re-used.Look around Kirkham and the Fylde and do awindmill check! There are many remaining nowturned into unique and enviable private houses,pubs and tourist centres.
restored and reused
- the windmill today
St Michael’s Church
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Kirkham has been twinned with Ancenis in theLoire Valley, France since 1974 and with BadBrückenau in Bavaria, Germany since 1995.
Kirkham is constantly surprised and pleased by the amount of tourists it attracts from ex-servicemen from the USA and Canada whowere stationed here in WW2, to visitors searchingout independent shops from dolls houses to original watercolours, to bookshops with a regularstream of famous authors and artisan ice creamsand history books on the area. Kirkham has freecar parking with plenty of bistro cafés, coffeeshops and restaurants to relax in, a park to stroll through and architecture to admire.The weekly market attracts its own crowd withthe growing Lancashire market on the first
Twinning/ TourismSaturday of each month attracting producers offine foods and crafts. Kirkham is at the heart of the Fylde, the coast is 6 miles away and lovelyvillages surround it. We hope this guide willencourage visitors and make residents look anew at this market town in the heart of Fylde.
Ancenis is a beautiful town on the banks of theLoire. Dominating the town is the magnificentsuspension bridge taking you to the town of Liré.In spring and summer the gardens along the river are a mass of flowers. Of course, the valley of the Loire is famous for its chateaux,like Oudon, Angers, Palais Briau, Champtoceauxand Turmelière. Ancenis makes a great centre for touring the whole area. The area is a winegrowing region with many vine yards growing
Ancenis Town Hall Bad Brückenau
The local town of Fulda - Bad Brückenau The Medieval Castle - Ancenis
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The aim of Twinning is to join towns of a similar size and area in other countries
to create understanding and opportunities between
professions and pupils, sportsgroups, local residents and of
course Civic dignitaries. Twinning is open to everyone and offers
an unique opportunity tomeet counterparts in the
twin towns.
some of the best wines in France. You've alwayswanted to visit the French vineyards and comeback with lots of lovely wine from the Loire valley. Now's your big chance!
Ancenis is about 230 miles south of Cherbourg ifyou are driving or about 30 miles from the airportat Nantes with flights from Manchester.
Bad Brückenau is a beautiful small village in Bavaria in the western part of the Rhön mountains. Bad Brückenau is located in the valleyof the River Sinn. The town is famous for its spawaters and the magnificent neo-classical GroßeKursaal building built in 1827. The old town ofBad Brückenau is home to a number of historicpubs and inns dating back to the 16th century.
If you are driving, Bad Brückenau is about 340miles from Rotterdam (going via the Hull toRotterdam ferry) or about 80 miles from Frankfurt airport with a good service to and from Manchester airport.
Bad Brückenau
Bad Brückenau
The beautiful suspension bridge at Ancenis
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Kirkham has weathered depressions and recessions, changes to manufacturing demands and localshopping trends through the years; today we are confident that Kirkham can retain its heritage, buildon a strong customer base and encourage residents and visitors to ‘shop local’. Kirkham has diversifiedinto a town which does not depend on solely traditional agricultural produce for its support. The millsmay not produce cloth but they do offer space for entrepreneurs to start up businesses and build upnew contact bases, all of which bring visitors and wealth to the town. The excellent transport links for car, rail and motorway ensure businesses relocate here. St. Georges Business Park is purpose builtfor larger companies, ‘The Crossroads’ is another purpose built office accommodation which is about to be opened with a local architects Croft Goode taking a major part of the space.
Housing is available in every style and size from beautifully maintained tiny 18th century cottages in the conservation area to new build executive homes; there is housing for every taste here.
The Future
The Crossroads
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Kirkham has excellent schools, both private andstate, from ages 3 to 18. Most primary schools arelinked to the Churches and offer excellent stan-dards. The secondary schools, Kirkham GrammarSchool and Carr Hill High School and Sixth FormCentre, work to produce students who will go onto achieve success in their chosen skills and talents.
In the next few years Kirkham will see furtherchange and improvements – the former gasworkson Orders Lane is a key site which hopefullywill become low cost affordable housing. The‘Renaissance’scheme which has already supportedand improved many individual businesses in thetown, will continue to make changes to the mainstreets bringing Kirkham to a traditional style ofmarket town shopping.
The children of Park Pre School look
forward to all thechanges in Kirkham -improving the town
for their future
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Kirkham and the Rural Fylde are very fortunatebecause we still have a very good communityspirit and participation which is characterised by the many groups which work together to provide services and improvements for residents.
- County, Borough and Town Councillor Liz Oades
Kirkham in Bloom was formed in 1991 by a groupof volunteers who wanted to improve the area byproviding floral features throughout the townand clearing up grot spots by creating amenityareas and historical and artistic features such asThe Loom Site on Station Road and The Tree forAll Seasons on Poulton Street. The group raisesfunding for all its activities and, along withWesham, has been the most successful area in theFylde in the North West in Bloom Competition,winning awards every year from 1992 through to2008. We have twice represented the North Westin the National Finals of Britain in Bloom andwere awarded a Silver Gilt. Although we havebeen very proud to win awards our main aim is toimprove the town for its residents and visitors.
The Friends of Kirkham Parks Group was startedin late 2008 and has a vibrant and hard workingcommittee. Our aim is to provide an exciting andchallenging play and leisure area for all ages inthe Memorial Gardens. We have been fortunatein attracting Lottery funding for a Teenzone and we are applying for other grants to providefacilities which will transform the gardens to givethe town an area it deserves and needs.
Kirkham and Rural Fylde Splash group wasformed to put together a business plan and package to keep the swimming pool open, after it was threatened with closure by the BoroughCouncil. The group was successful and has now,in conjunction with the YMCA, taken control ofthe pool. The group is planning to raise fundingto improve the facilities in the pool and will soonlaunch a “Buy a Bubble” scheme which we hopewill be well supported by residents of the RuralFylde. We urge all residents to use the pool tosecure its long term future.
Parks and Leisure
Kirkham coat of arms,
Mill Street
Marching in protest -
Kirkham Baths now Rural Splash is saved
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make as much of the play area accessible to children and young people of different abilities.
In addition there will be attractive entrances,improved pathways, more seating and picnickingspots, with additional trees and shrubs being planted.
But the plans are not just about play and relaxation; it is anticipated that the open community space near Church Street will hostoccasional community fun days, out door theatre and displays.
The Regeneration Project will benefit the wholecommunity, in that carbon emissions will reduceas people choose to take their leisure time within the town.
Kirkham Memorial Park is known by many as aplace to walk the dog, play football or simply as a link between one end of town and the other.
But now the play area and pathways are set for a £230,000 redesign, if local group The Friendsof Kirkham Parks, are successful.
The group of volunteers have worked collabora-tively with residents, schools, interest groups and the council to create a Master Plan, which is being used to attract funding.
Plans are in place to replace the old play equipment with new, state-of-the-art swings,bouncers, climbing nets and slides, cable way and a bright train-themed toddler zone. Therewill be a natural boulder scramble slope, fitnesstrail and places to sit and relax. The aim is to
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Pear Tree Children's Centre29 Station Road, Kirkham, Lancashire PR4 2HATelephone and fax: 01772 687629email: peartreechildrenscentre@yahoo.co.ukwww.peartreechildrenscentre.co.uk
Sure Start Children's Centres deliver:• The best start in life for every child• Better opportunities for parents• Affordable, good quality childcare• Stronger and safer communitiesFor parents and children aged 0-5 years
EVERY CHILD MATTERS
Pear TreeChildren’s Centre
BE HEALTHY • STAY SAFE
ENJOY AND ACHIEVE
MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION
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Pear Tree Specialist School is maintained by Lancashire Education Authority and provides high quality specialist provision for boys and girls aged 2 to 19 years. The children have varying degrees of learning difficulties ranging from severe to profound and multiple. They may also have additional complex medical needs and sensory impairments.
The school is able to provide high teacher:pupil ratio allowing educational experiences planned to meet individual pupil need, input from a multidisciplinary team of therapists and other support services, a caring environment and excellent facilities and resources. Pupils and the school are very much embraced by the whole of the Kirkham community.
Pear Tree Specialist SchoolAchieving the best we can in everything we do
“ Pupils achieve well as they move through school. Their personal development is outstanding. They love being at school and their behaviour and attitudes to learning are excellent”
01772�683609 / 01772 68155329 Station Road, Kirkham, Lancashire PR4 2HA
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Manor House Bakery10b Station Road
KirkhamLancashire PR4 2AS
Tel: 01772 681269
3021968
66 Poulton Street, Kirkham, Preston PR4 2AH
Tel: 01772 686612
The Scroll BookshopKIRKHAM’S TRADITIONAL
BOOKSHOPEST. 1977
BOOKS • BOOK TOKENSCHOICE GIFTS FOR
ALL OCCASIONSKNITTING WOOLSGIFT VOUCHERS
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Useful contacts - throughout the Fylde areaKirkham Town Council 01772 682755 [email protected] Direct 0845 46 47Age Concern Lancashire (Fylde) 01253 783938Care and Repair ( Fylde) 01253 887569Veterans Welfare Service 01253 333494Disability Information and Support 01253 472202Blackpool Victoria Hospital 01253 300000Citizens Advice Bureau (Fylde) 01772 682588Fylde Welfare Rights 01772 533656Help Direct 0303 333 1020Trading Standards 0845 4040506Pensions Service 0845 6060265Carers Point 01253 362145Police 01253 293933Highways (LCC) 0845 053 0011Lancashire County Council 0845 053 0000
Kirkham contactsKirkham Library 01772 684479Rural Splash YMCA 01772 682989Kirkham and Wesham Advertiser 01772 684522Kirkham Singers 01772 686647Carr Hill High School and 6th Form 01772 682008Kirkham Grammar School 01772 671073Pear Tree School 01772 687629Community Centre 01772 682755
The Community CentreWhat’s on at the centre? see www.kirkhamtowncouncil.co.uk Classes and events include: Elizabeth Marsden School of Dance, Life LongLearning for lectures; indoor bowling visits; Kirkham Arts Society for painting for pleasure and exhibitions; Martial arts; tea dances; St John’s AmbulanceBrigade and the Blood Service. Park Pre School offer child care every day term time only with Pear Tree School running a Friday class. The centre is available to hire with a licensed bar if required for weddings and other parties. The centre is used on Sunday by the Kirkham Christian Fellowship. Email [email protected] if you require further details.
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Football, senior and junior - Cricket - Crown GreenBowling - Swimming - Horticulture - Amateur dramatics - Scouts - Guides - Rangers - Brownies -Rotary - Lions - and Probus are among a host of clubs and societies who meet on a regularbasis in the town.
AFC Fyldewww.afcfylde.co.uk or 01772 635880
Kirkham Junior Football Clubwww.kirkhamjuniors.com Secretary Peter Wood 01772 682161
Kirkham and Wesham Cricket Clubwww.kwcc.org.uk Secretary Jason Oldfield 01772 671664
Crown Green Bowling Clubcontact Mr Mel Gilbert on 07961 309754
Kirkham Swimming Clubcontact Rural Splash YMCA on 01772 682989
Kirkham and District Horticultural Societycontact Mrs M. Nicholson on 01772 673079
Amateur Dramatics Nogal Playerscontact Mrs Wyper on 01772 495786
Scouts1st Kirkham and Wesham Scout group contact Mr R Lee on 01772 685421
2nd Kirkham Scouts contact Mrs Desna Saunders on 01772 682879
Guides and Browniescontact Mrs Mary Hoyle 01772 498889
Rotary Internationalcontact David Thow on 07903 666436
Lions – Kirkham and Fylde Ruralcontact Mr Colin Fosbery on 01772 685103
Probus Club of Kirkham and Rural Fyldecontact Mr G Singleton on 01772 682759
Kirkham Twinning AssociationSecretary Norman Harris email [email protected]
Kirkham SingersChairperson Mrs Rosalind Barnett 01772 686647
Societies
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Progress Business Park
close to Kirkham Centre, is currently enjoying
an uplifting make over to provide newly
refurbished Commercial workspaces for
Local Business. New Management and
increased investment in the eight acre
Business Park saw an influx of new
business during 2009 with more to
come over the next few months.
Enhanced value for money rates and flexible
term arrangements have helped in the
regeneration of this already well-established
hub of the local business community. With
convenient motorway links close by and
the reassurance of a securely protected
environment it is no wonder that more
businesses are choosing to relocate
to Progress.
Selfstore.me.uk
is one of the newest businesses on the park
and chose Progress for the excellent facilities
available for their new Storage facility.
Selfstore.me.uk offer self-storage solutions
for both Home and Business customers
with special offers for Home Movers, those
looking to de-clutter their Garages or
Businesses with Archiving or general storage
requirement.
Storage rental agreements are available from
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40sqft to 1,500sqft, selfstore.me.uk can
cater for all needs.
3022037
Simply Natural for all your Vitamin, Health Food and Supplement Needs.
We are an Independent retailer and that is good news for you, as it allows us to stock great products giving you a wide choice and a quality that can be relied on and trusted. We can provide good advice from our trained and qualified staff and so give you the customer an informed choice.
26 Poulton Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire PR4 2ABTelephone: 01772 671489www.simplynatural.org.uk
Rowan Vets - where your pet always comes first
Phone to register and book an appointment
(01772) 682677
www.rowanvets.co.uk
Qualified and caring staff means the best care and an extra cuddle for your pet.
Our own 24 hour service means a familiar face at the same premises in an emergency.
Brand new premises due to open May 2010 means modern facilities with easy parking.
Open surgeries and appointments means your pet being seen when it is convenient for you.
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Kirkham and Wesham Business Group was
formed three years ago by like-minded business
people to support and improve the town. To date
we have worked with Fylde Borough Council,
Lancashire County Council and local architects
on the Kirkham 'Renaissance' scheme.
This has ensured grants are available to improve business potential by renovating shoppremises to Georgian market town standards.This has increased employment and footfall for independent shops and businesses.
Within this scheme businesses can also benefitfrom advice and internal reorganization to maximize potential. KWBG also arrange training for business from Preston College,from window dressing to finance. For a smallfee each year KWBG has been the prime mover in commissioning this guide, promoting Kirkham through the media, launching a monthlyLancashire Market and improved town signage.
Our latest initiative is the Heroes Welcome.
We really mean to put Kirkham on the map as
the 'hub' market town in the Fylde.
"we are very proud
of our achievements
in 3 years and we
will continue to be a
pro-active force for
the future of Kirkham
and Wesham"
"KWBG has enabled Fylde Cycles t/a Fylde Auto Parts Limited
to access match funding from Fylde Borough Council and Lancashire County
Council to expand and improve our business premises by 55 square metres new space and 238 square metres improved space.
We could not have hoped to have achieved this without their support.Fylde Cycles now has a display area,
workshops and storage safeguarding 4 jobs and created additional
employment for an extra member of staff."
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The aim of the Heroes Welcome initiative inKirkham is to give a warm welcome and a littlequiet acknowledgment to members of HerMajesty’s Armed Forces who are doing a difficultjob in dangerous circumstances.
The Kirkham and Wesham Business Group arecommitted to this scheme and display their logo with pride. Kirkham is proud to be the firsttown in Lancashire to offer this welcome.
Heroes Welcome is encouraging more Britishcities, towns and organizations to support the Armed Forces – if you wish to becomeinvolved contact [email protected] or seewww.heroeswelcome.co.uk for how to becomeinvolved and view the supporters.
Heroes Welcome
The launch of Heroes Welcome
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Kirkham Grammar Pre-School
www.kirkhamgrammarjnr.co.uk
01772 673222
COME AND VISIT OUR
PRE-SCHOOL
For further information or to arrange a visit pleasecontact the School Secretary on:
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Individually designed balloons.
Themed decorations.
Co-ordinated tableware.
Hen parties, stag do’s.
Adult and children’s fancy dress.
Wigs, accessories and face paint.
Fancy goods and toys.
Creating MemoriesRealising Dreams
PINK TREE PARTIES www.pinktreeparties.co.uk
Address: 78 Poulton Street, Kirkham PR4 2AH Tel: 01772 686360 Email: [email protected]
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Kirkham Grammar Pre-SchoolKirkham Grammar Pre-School, Infant and Junior School is co-educational and accommodates approximately 280 pupils aged 3 to 11.
Our purpose built Pre-School is designed to the highest specification for childrenaged three and four years old. Highly qualified and experienced staff ensure that children are encouraged, supported and challenged from the earliest age.Our facilities include a fully equipped playroom with a large range of resources,a quiet room for developing IT skills, looking at books or resting and an outdoor area which is partially covered and boasts a wide range of play equipment as well as an artificial grassed area, bordered by trees.
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3022003
M.BillingtonIndependent Family Funeral Directors
Established 1949
Complete Funeral Service with dignity and respect
• A professional, personal and caring service• 24 hour ‘First Call’ service• Private rooms of repose• Memorials
Oakwood Funeral Home 43 Station Road
Kirkham PR4 2HA
01772 684856www.billingtonfunerals.co.uk
email: [email protected]
Advertisers’ Index
Arch Forge ......................................................................10
Cake Diane .....................................................................16
Cairns Chemist ..............................................................22
Celebrations...................................................................16
Croft Goode Chartered Architects ...........................2
Dawson’s Fish & Chips................................................22
Escape ..............................................................................23
Footprints .......................................................................16
Fylde Cycles....................................................................31
George Banks...................................................................3
Grundy’s Ironmongers..................................................2
Hairzone ..........................................................................16
Home Insulation Services............................................4
Janda Digital ..................................................................16
Kirkham Grammar Pre-School..........................38, 39
Kirkham Plumbing & Heating Supplies ...............10
Lancashire County Council ........Inside Back Cover
M Billington Funeral Directors ................................40
Manor House Bakery ..................................................31
Nolan Hardman & Partners ......................................10
Pear Tree Children’s Centre.......................................30
Pink Tree Parties ...........................................................39
Premier Inn Blackpool Kirkham ..............................23
Pretty Woman ..................................................................6
Progress Business Park ........................................34, 35
Ribby Hall Village..........................Inside Front Cover
Rowan Veterinary Centre ..........................................35
Self Store .........................................................................34
SilverDell............................................................................6
Simply Natural...............................................................35
Stepping Stones..............................................................8
The Scroll Bookshop ...................................................31
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Front cover design ‘The Tree for All Seasons' commissioned by Kirkham in Bloom for the town.Designed and installed by Arch Forge Blacksmiths
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