- A budding Funky Friday presenter
The
last schedule has been extended for a month due to the recent demise of
Prescap, Aprils Funk went out on 27th. I made a mistake with the dates
for May Funk, it is not the 18th but the 25th.
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Prescap closed on the 11th of April. With the lack of funding, they
have not been able to continue. Over the last few years, Prescap, inc
Preston FM have helped thousands of people, including myself to realise
potential within. The staff, all but Richard will be made redundant in
the last week in March.
I must convey a big thank you to them, for their patience, skill and
their belief in people. I certainly wish them all well and so very much
like to see them in the future.
Preston FM will continue. A transition committee has been formed and
will be run by us volunteers. There are legal eagles working on
unlocking tied in funds, we are also in need of donations to tide us
over. If you are able to spare a bit, pop into Fox Street. If not,
please pass this on.
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Funky Fridays would like to introduce to you Sophia Wright. We recorded her at Meadow Bank Studios for playing in Aprils Funk.
Here are a the songs on stand alone links
Watch out for more from Sophia...soon!
If you cannot wait, she will be on at the Dog & Partridge on Monday 7th of May from 8pm...
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The Penwortham Pumpkin Patch is coming along well. A gift of 7 tonnes
of compost from Global Renewables was shifted in record time.
Photo Jackie Wright
The next
working party is on 12th of May. We will also be setting weekly dates as
things progress, all the info will be on the SRTT website.
The Pumpkin Patch is off Apinal Close, Kingsfold, Penwortham
If
you would like to get involved, have a patch of land in your area that
you think could be used to grow vegetables and fruit, follow the link.
All are welcome.
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Well back into the swing of things again. As the Council year comes
to an end there are dedicated Officers looking at all the stuff that
needs to be done before the end of the year. The Mayor Installation
ceremony happens on the 1st May at 7pm.
For an agenda and further information visit
Penwortham Town Councils' web site. You will find all the stuff you need.
There are many opportunities to get involved at the various
committees, there are also external groups who look after parks, ponds
and the war memorial.
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Firework night, probably Lancashire's finest free firework display
hosted by The Town Council, the public raised nearly £2000. A great turn
out and a great contribution to the Mayors Charity
The fireworks are still free and can be seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S_ARJEiFnw
The Town Council has offices to let in their building, I did go and
have a look, the smallest starts from £50 a week and includes many
things. If you need an office or know some one who may do, give them a
ring at the Community Centre
You will also find links to their Facebook site and all the info you will need.
The council meets the first Tuesday of every month, but, remember this is the Guild Year, so check the web site for details.
They are on twitter too @Mick_Cronin
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Lastly, I have been running a feature on the Music and Poems of Britains North Isles.
In March we featured
Fiona Driver who is from Orkney, April sees Fair Isles own
Malachy Tallack
Tune in to Preston FM on Friday 25th of May for our next slice of the North.
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Free Stuff!!!!!
You can get a FREE home safety check by the Fire Brigade for FREE, did I mention it's FREE.
They will show you how to make plans incase there is an emergency,
give advice with identifying any hazards and supply and fit a 10 year
smoke detector. How good is that?
Call 0800 169 1125
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On line training
www.vision2learn.net are offering free online courses in Computers, Equality and Diversity and Business and Admin.
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NOT SO FREE BUT A GREAT OFFER
www.getonlineathome.org are offering a recon PC for as little as £99 (certain benefit claimants).
You can even pay via PayPal if you want, they will also do laptops from £169.
It has been made possible by a group of companies and Remploy.
You can ring as well on 03719 100 100
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If you would like to take part in Funky Fridays then contact me Keith Martin at shetlandpeat@hotmail.co.uk
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