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VE Day 80th Anniversary Event

The Civic Trust will be enjoying an afternoon tea whilst listening to Lilli De Caro 1940s singer Lilli De Carlo, Beverley Alexander – The 40s Swing Tribute Singer, and Expert Vocal Coach from Lytham St Annes who will get us in the mood for VE 80th Anniversary celebrations.

Wednesday 7 May at 2pm until 4pm

VE Anniversary -Sheraton Suite, Hotel Sheraton,  North Shore, Blackpool

£20 per head for afternoon tea.  Feel free to extend this invitation to your friends and Family.

Email Rachel Sykes for tickets.

Selection of Sandwiches Selection of:

  • Freshly Made Sandwiches
  • Delicious Cakes
  • A selection of Homemade Chocolate Eclairs,
  • Macarons & Mini Tartes
  • Homemade Scones Filled with Fresh Cream & Strawberry Jam
  • Unlimited Tea & Coffee ,Choose from English Breakfast, Earl Grey or Darjeeling.
  • Alternative to extra sweet is available if you would like more savoury, please request it.
  • Raffle on the day

Try Bell Ringing at St Cuthbert’s Lytham!

Adrian Page has kindly invited Blackpool Civic Trust members to try bell ringing at St Cuthberts Church in Lytham.

Meet on Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 7:30pm

Places have been snapped up but there may be some left. Members wishing to attend should contact Rachel Sykes.

St Cuthbert’s is on Church Road just beyond Lowther Park if travelling from the Lytham direction.

We hope you will join us.

St Cuthbert’s Church, Church Road, Lytham.

Monthly Meeting 14th April 2025

April 2025 Monthly Meeting

The April meeting is now on on Monday 14th April 2025 at the Holiday Inn, Talbot Road, Blackpool.

The guest speaker will now be Bryan Lindop of Blackpool Transport who will give us an update on the heritage tram and Tramtown activity.

Non-members are welcome for a donation of £2.

Blackpool Civic Trust AGM 17th March 2025 changes to the Committee

At the Annual General Meeting held on 17th March 2025 at the Holiday Inn, Blackpool, the new committee was elected.

Elaine Smith was elected to return as Chairman following the resignation of Joan Humble.

Heather O’hara is Hon.Treasurer,

Walter Cairns is Membership Secretary as well as Minutes Secretary,

Jan Cresswell joins us as Planning Officer and Faith Buildings Officer,

Margaret Moussadis stays as Speakers Secretary,

David O’Hara moves from Planning to being the Project Officer

We welcome Rachel Sykes as Social Secretary. 

Elaine Smith is temporarily doing the secretarial duties and

Publicity will be arranged within the committee.

We thank retiring Committee Members and look forward to their continued involvement.

At the meeting it was requested that all members fill in a new membership form as the information from many members is out of date. Elaine Smith will send the form by email and asks that it is returned to Walter Cairns.

A copy of the constitution will be sent to all members to ensure they have a copy.

Blackpool Civic Trust will have a stand at the Stay Blackpool Trade Show on the 8th April at Norbreck Castle. We hope to attract some new members and members who wishes to help at the stand even for a short time will be welcome.

Community Cohesion Funding in Blackpool

At our meeting on 17th February 2025 Councillor Hoyle announced that funding was being assessed by Blackpool Council for not-for-profit groups who had submitted applications by 17th February.

These not-for-profit organisations are based in or delivering work in Blackpool and focus on creating community cohesion and a sense of togetherness.

Full details are on the Blackpool Council Website. Please click here to read it.

AGM Monday 17th March 2025

Notification is given that The Annual General Meeting of Blackpool Civic Trust will be held in the Meeting Room, Holiday Inn, Talbot Road, Blackpool, on Monday 17th March at 7pm.

The purpose of the meeting will be to receive Reports and Accounts for 2024 to 2025 and to elect the Executive Committee for 2025 to 2026.

Members have received a full notification by email containing more details. Please let us know if you haven’t received yours. Only members are able to vote.

50th Anniversary Dinner, 22nd January 2025

White Tower Restaurant

Blackpool Civic Trust celebrated its 50th Anniversary in style  at the White Tower, Blackpool Pleasure  Beach. A dinner was held on 22nd January, 2025 to mark the founding of the Civic Trust at the Pleasure Beach exactly 50 years ago to the day.

Our thanks  go to our President, Elaine Smith, for organising the event and all the other Civic Trust members  who helped to make it a success.  Our thanks go also to our patron, Amanda Thompson,  for opening the White Tower specially for the occasion and for the excellent meal and service.

Photo below left to right back row: Martin Gunson, Vice President, Peter Hunter, Mayor of Blackpool, David Owen LLB, Vice President. Front row: Joan Humble, Chair of Blackpool Civic Trust, Anne-Marie Hunter, Mayoress of Blackpool, Elaine Smith MBE, President, Amanda Thompson OBE, Patron.

To read an excellent write up in the Gazette by Sheilagh Parkinson click here

Membership Forms for 2025

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Thankyou for being interested in membership of Blackpool Civic Trust. We look forward to meeting you and if you wish to contact us please ring or email a committee member as listed on the ‘About us’ page.

The membership form for new or renewed membership and for personal or corporate membership is attached on the link above.

Please read the form for full information.

New Venue for Monthly Meetings from February 2025 – Holiday Inn Blackpool

Monday 17th February 2025 at 7pm. It will be at our new meeting location which is the HOLIDAY INN, Talbot Road, Blackpool.

The Guest Speaker will be Caroline Hall from Blackpool Heritage Centre who will speak about conserving and making Blackpool’s collections more accessible.

Non-members are welcome for a small donation of £2.

We hope you will join us.

Non-members are welcome for a small donation of £2.