Services from Blackpool to the Isle of Man and Belfast have commenced with Flybe. May 7, 2009
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The airline, which is operated by Loganair, will now be running daily services from Blackpool to the two destinations with prices starting at £29.99 one way including taxes. http://is.gd/xsY1
PHA Media lands Blackpool beach brief March 31, 2009
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PHA Media has been handed a six-month consumer brief by Visit Blackpool and Beach Volleyball UK. It will promote volleyball in the UK, position Blackpool as the best place for beach sports in the North of England, and also as a great holiday venue for British families.
The agency will use September’s English Masters beach volleyball tournament as a hook. The tournament will bring Olympic athletes to the town for the competition, and to supporting events like Volley on the Prom, a competition for local schools.
The agency has also been asked to draw attention to the £80m redevelopment of Blackpool’s promenade.
the beautiful countryside of England’s Northwest. March 14, 2009
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Radio 2’s Stuart Maconie has been busy discovering (and rediscovering) the beautiful countryside of England’s Northwest. A selection of new stories and podcasts are now available on the stuartsstories.com website, including an adventure on Hadrian’s Wall, a ride on the Cumbrian Coast Fellsman and an encounter with some giant horses in rural Cheshire.
All 15 of the stories from this series are available in a specially bound book which is free of charge and can be ordered through the website – remaining stock is limited though so don’t delay.
More stories and podcasts will be added to the site in the coming weeks.
If you’d like to tell a friend about Stuart’s Stories or the free book you can send them a link here
Dancing Fountains March 5, 2009
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had a chance to see the dancing Fountains at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Impressive.
Paul Daniels Magic Show at Blackpool February 28, 2009
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See The Paul Daniels Magic Show at Blackpool North Pier. A great excuse to have a night out in Blackpool. Tuesdays 26/5 to 30/6
Blackpool annual GoldWing Light Parade February 28, 2009
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famous annual GoldWing Light Parade at Blackpool Illuminations will be held on Saturday Sept 5th
Edinburgh and Blackpool host Nocturne Cycle races in 2009 – Cycling Weekly, Britain’s biggest-selling cycling magazine, delivers an exciting mix of fitness advice, bike tests, product reviews, news and ride guides for every cyclist February 26, 2009
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Edinburgh and Blackpool are the latest additions to the 2009 Nocturne Series, joining the established Smithfield event held in London.
Event director James Pope of FACE promises some top continental pros for the new races, with the Blackpool Nocturne on the north shore promenade on August 1 aiming to attract Tour de France stars from the post-Tour criterium circuit.
Hitler’s Favourite Brit Resort? Blackpool February 24, 2009
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Blackpool was off-limits to the Luftwaffe during World War Two because Hitler wanted the seaside town as a “playground”, uncovered documents reportedly reveal.
Blackpool escaped much of the bombing during World War Two
The Fuhrer apparently wanted to hoist the Nazi flag up Blackpool Tower and base the headquarters for his paratroopers there.
Uncovered intelligence maps reportedly reveal Hitler’s intention to spare the Lancashire resort during his planned invasion of Great Britain.
York-based publisher Michael Cole brought the documents back from Germany about a year ago, he said.
The papers go toward explaining why the resort escaped unscathed during the Blitz – especially considering there were major British aircraft manufacturing factories situated there.
Adolf Hitler
“These maps will be the source of much interest particularly to those who lived here through the Second World War,” said Elaine Smith, chairman of Blackpool’s Civic Trust.
“It had been known that Hitler intended to use Blackpool as his personal playground after what he hoped to be a successful invasion and the war ended.
“He probably wanted to keep the resort as it was so he could enjoy it as Chancellor of Britain.”
The maps also detail the Nazi leader’s invasion plans – which included marching soldiers along the coastline.
The Italian Gardens in Stanley Park was to be used as a guide for paratroopers because the paths formed a perfect compass.
World Wars At Blackpool’s Grand Theatre February 24, 2009
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Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, this thrilling new adaptation of Terry Deary’s famous books make historical figures and events from the two World Wars come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!
Discover how wars make people tell lies, how the enemies in the trenches stopped fighting to play friendly football matches and how the war brought foul food and worse water. Find out how soldiers dealt with fierce flies, loathsome lice, gruesome gas, sickness and sores. And see how war affects everyone from peace-loving protestors to suffering soldiers and civilians.
Frightful First World War
Experience the front line of the worst war ever. Relive the terror of the trenches and deal with dreadful new weapons. Join the soldiers as they go over the top and prepare yourself for battle!
Woeful Second World War
From the brutal Blitz to the soggy shelters, join young Alf and Sally as they are evacuated to darkest Wales where they deal with rotten rations, scary schools and new parents. But the bombers are on their way so be sure to take cover!
The marvellously macabre Horrible Histories is back at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre with the Frightful First World War and the Woeful Second World War from Tuesday 3rd March to Saturday 7th March.
Frightful First World War: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 10.30am, Thursday at 1.30pm, Friday at 10.30am, Saturday at 7pm
Woeful Second World War: Wednesday at 1.30pm, Thursday at 10.30am, Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2.30pm — www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
Joe Longthorne Is Back To Blackpool’s Grand Theatre February 23, 2009
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Joe Longthorne’s repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world’s top singers. However, he is perhaps best known for his impersonations of Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey – Shirley herself said: “Joe can do me better than I can do myself!”
