Preston FM/Funky Fridays update

A budding Funky Friday presenter

Expect the excellent mix of old, new and international funk mixed with local news and events from South Ribble Borough Council and Penwortham Town Council.
Funky Fridays also has a Shetland connection and will be also linking to a few tunes from the Isles.

March Funky Fridays will be on the 2nd at 6pm and on the 30th at 6pm

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As you read this, Prescap is working towards closing 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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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 Budget was set and Council Tax levels were looked at. As with these things there are always ideas banded about, but those who have the most votes will always win.

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The Penwortham Pumpkin Patch is coming along well. A gift of 7 tonnes of compost from Global Renewables has made a big difference. There was a bit of a panic to clear it from the side of the road, but we did it.

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.

www.srtt.co.uk

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There will be no interview with the officers, two in one month would just spoil you. There will be updates for April also the need to get in your forms for the Penwortham Gala (PenFest), would you like to join the parade?

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

The Town Councils details are on their web site at www.penworthamtowncouncil.gov.uk

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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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