THORNTON

A FLOWER, arts and crafts show takes place at the sports centre, Victoria Road East, on Saturday, August 21, 1pm-6pm. The event is being run by Thornton Cleveleys Horticultural Society, and includes exhibits, stalls and refreshments. All welcome.

LYTHAM

ENJOY a brew and a browse at a coffee morning with cake and bric-a-brac stalls at St John's Parish Church (opposite the windmill) this Saturday (August 14), 10.30am-noon. Proceeds to the church's redecoration fund.

FLEETWOOD

THE FYLDE Fuchsia Society holds its annual show this Saturday (August 14) at Milton Street Community Centre, Milton Street, noon-5pm. A wonderful array of fuchsias and geranium is promised by organisers, plus cultural demonstrations, plant sales, raffle and tombola. Admission £1. Refreshments available.

BLACKPOOL

THE pension Service and Blackpool Council are holding a pensioners' day today (Thursday, August 12) at Blackpool Lecture Hall (entrance via the main library), Queen Street, 10am-3pm. Organisations attending include Age Concern, Disability Information and Support, The Alzheimer's Association, Care and Repair and the Social Services Older Persons Team.

NORTH SHORE

THE SUMMER Specials concert season continues at North Shore Methodist Church next Wednesday (August 18), with a performance featuring Stephen Burrows, David Twizzell and Jacqui Veazey, accompanied by Ian Curley. The concert starts at 7.30pm at the Dickson Road church. Admission £3.50, with proceeds towards church refurbishment. Refreshments will be available during the interval.

ST ANNES

BLOOD donor sessions take place in the school room at Drive Methodist Church, Clifton Drive South, on Frid4ay, August 27, 2pm-4pm and 5.30pm-7.30pm.

CLAREMONT

A COFFEE morning and community get together takes place today (Thursday, August 12) at Claremont Park Community Centre, Claremont Road, 10am-1pm. This coffee morning will concentrate on getting volunteers, ideas and potential members together for a new over 50s group being set up in the area, though all ages are welcome and other ideas can be discussed.

CLEVELEYS

CLEVELEYS Park Methodist Church, West Drive, holds a coffee morning every Wednesday morning throughout the year (except during Christmas week), 10.30am-noon. Everyone welcome.

FYLDE

FYLDE Naturalist's Society invites walkers to join members on a trip to Downham this Saturday (August 14), led by member Alan Hunter. Cost £5.50. For more details telephone Gerry Stephen on 895195 or Carole Thaw on 316713.