http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum Blackpool - Forum - News, Views,Chat, Accommodation, Attractions, Places, Quiz, Games, Image Gallery and Much More. en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:07:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/images/trigo/misc/rss.jpg http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:00:50 GMT Squires Gate FC look to maintain their good start to the season when they take on Barnoldswick Town at home Tuesday 7th September 7:45pm Kick off. ... Squires Gate FC look to maintain their good start to the season when they take on Barnoldswick Town at home Tuesday 7th September 7:45pm Kick off.

A win will push SG up to 3rd in the table and within touching distance of high flying New Mills.

Gate opens at 7:15pm, bar and refreshments available.
£5 concessions £3
www.squiresgatefc.co.uk
Highlights available at www.tvblackpool.com Wednesday ]]> SQUIRES GATE FC squiresgatefc http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:31:57 GMT We need 2 more 6 a side football teams to join us at Redtooth Football 6 for our League run in Blackpool, for more info either email me on... We need 2 more 6 a side football teams to join us at Redtooth Football 6 for our League run in Blackpool, for more info either email me on dean@redtooth.co.uk or go to redtoothfootball6.com

win your League or come runner up and receive top of the range trophies plus gain entry to the national final where you will play at Lilleshall (if you accept to go) for a prize of £9000. Plus a chance to play against the Redtooth Legends (Gary Speed, Teddy Sheringham etc) we are also on Facebook so sign up and join the fasting growing 6 a side leagues around.

Dean :D ]]> BLACKPOOL NEWS AND VIEWS dean_redtooth http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:26:17 GMT Blackpool Police are to test everyone who is arrested for SmartWater traces! SmartWater is a chemical with a dna like code that glows under... Blackpool Police are to test everyone who is arrested for SmartWater traces! SmartWater is a chemical with a dna like code that glows under ultraviolet light. It stays on skin and hair for weeks and cloths for months. If any SmartWater is discovered the source can be identified from the code.

In Bexley (South London) burglary has fallen by 75%.
The test area was 25 Belvedere streets during the 1 year trial burglary's fell by 75%.

Impressive figures but how many people are using SmartWater in Blackpool?
While I was aware of the technology I had no idea it was a yearly subscription of about £60 per year from a 4 bedroom house.

I hope it has a big effect in Blackpool. ]]> CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Pete http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:36:57 GMT Squires Gate lost their last hom game 3-1 to Colne but will be hoping to get back on track tomorrow with an away trip tp Glossop Town. SG are at home... Squires Gate lost their last hom game 3-1 to Colne but will be hoping to get back on track tomorrow with an away trip tp Glossop Town. SG are at home to Barnoldswick FC this coming Tuesday and should be a cracker with both teams looking to get back to winning ways.
Kick off 7:45pm, www.squiresgatefc.co.uk
If you haven't watched them before give it a go. ]]> SQUIRES GATE FC squiresgatefc http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:33:30 GMT Went down and spoke to some of the organisers and car owners at the event. Had a great time. The enthusiasm and passion they have for their cars is... Went down and spoke to some of the organisers and car owners at the event. Had a great time.
The enthusiasm and passion they have for their cars is not something I recognise in myself at all but found myself admiring their commitment.
See the video on Saturday eve www.tvblackpool.com
There is another chance to see some of the cars at fairhaven lake next weekend I believe. For more details see the vid ]]> BLACKPOOL ATTRACTIONS squiresgatefc http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:27:28 GMT The BCIL, Blackpool Centre for Independent Living is holding an information day Sept 4th 11:30-4 in the sports hall at Stanley Park, lots of fun... The BCIL, Blackpool Centre for Independent Living is holding an information day Sept 4th 11:30-4 in the sports hall at Stanley Park, lots of fun activities on offer. I'm going down to cover the event, the mayor and Blackpool MP Gordon Marsden will be there but dont let that put you off.:lol:
Check out the video on Blackpool TV on Monday
www.tvblackpool.com ]]> SOCIAL ISSUES squiresgatefc http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:14:14 GMT Well I have some info about the new Niclelodeon Kids area in the Pleasure Beach. First off is is due to open in April 2011, it will occupy 6 acres,... Well I have some info about the new Niclelodeon Kids area in the Pleasure Beach. First off is is due to open in April 2011, it will occupy 6 acres, including the old Beaver Creak, Sapce Invader2 and the Pub next to Space Invader 2. It looks like the Roller Coaster will be removed although on the image I have seen it looks like the Roller Coaster may stay. The Image shows the about half of the Roller Coaster track that goes behind Space Invader 2 and round the Chinese Maze to still be there. So Roller Coaster may or may not still be there come April.
The literature I have states that there will be 14 exciting attractions, 9 of which are new. ]]> BLACKPOOL ATTRACTIONS Pete http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:57:46 GMT Just to let you know FY postcode residents can get a yearly Platinum Pass to the Pleasure Beach giving unlimited riding all year for £70* (Normal... Just to let you know FY postcode residents can get a yearly Platinum Pass to the Pleasure Beach giving unlimited riding all year for £70* (Normal price £189.60). If you want to enter the park throughout the season and not ride then the Diamond Pass may be for you at £15* (Normal price £40).
Note that these offers are only open to FY residents and must be purchased before 1st December 2010 and are subject to a £1.50 booking fee. ]]> BLACKPOOL ATTRACTIONS Pete http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:43:14 GMT gales?...:surprised:

The Illuminations are being switched on tonight aren't they?
They have usually been blown down a couple of times by now...:happy: ]]> BLACKPOOL NEWS AND VIEWS Towngirl http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:19:39 GMT To start with I will freely admit I enjoy a drink at the weekend. I have a few beers over the weekend while watching tv. I believe the 'recommended' maximum alcohol intake for a man is 21 units per week.

So here is what is annoying me:
The Government have started a campaign to demonise alcohol with the view of increasing prices.
They are publishing misleading figures on alcohol related deaths the same as they did with motorists speeding. What I mean is that yes excessive alcohol will cause death, I will agree with that.

What I see as the Gov fiddling statistics is when the 'alcohol related deaths' figures include deaths from a range of 40 conditions including high blood pressure or assault.

My Mum is tea total but has high blood pressure. So according to the 40 conditions if she died of a high blood pressure related condition like a heart attack. Her death would be classed as 'Alcohol Related!'.

These Government 'statistics' are being used to hit the poor in their pockets by raising alcohol duty way beyond reasonable levels.

Notice in the Gov statistics they dont mention how much revenue/income they earn from alcohol vs how much it actually costs NHS and Police. I wonder why???

I wonder how many people also know that the House of Commons and Lords for that matter have 'duty free' bars!!!! So any increases in duty wont effect them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What are your thoughts? ]]> RANT AND RAVE AREA Pete http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:04:57 GMT You may realise you can get better deals on your gas and electricity bills but did you know that there are very strict rules on how you can be sold... You may realise you can get better deals on your gas and electricity bills but did you know that there are very strict rules on how you can be sold new energy contracts?
Ofgem brought in new regulations at the end of last year aimed at tightening up the sales process. The new requirements included:

• supplying a customer with an estimate before any face-to-face sales are concluded
• giving, in most cases, a comparison between the new offer and the customer's current deal
• actively preventing mis-selling to customers on the doorstep and over the telephone.

Currently Npower, Scottish Power, Scottish and Southern Energy, and EDF Energy are all being investigated over complaints of breaches of the new Ofgem rules.

So be aware when you are approached by phone or on the door step that it may be best to shop around on your own to find the best deal for you. ]]> GENERAL CHAT Pete http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:49:45 GMT The Bloodhound supersonic car is set to visit Blackpool as part of the TVR rally this weekend. Bloodhound SSC will be parked outside Blackpool... The Bloodhound supersonic car is set to visit Blackpool as part of the TVR rally this weekend. Bloodhound SSC will be parked outside Blackpool Airport between 10.30am and 3pm on Friday.


The 'car' is tipped to beat Thrust SSC's World Land Speed Record, 763mph set in 1997. It has been designed to break the magic 1000mph.



Later the car will be on display at different venues throughout the weekend as part of the TVR rally. ]]> BLACKPOOL NEWS AND VIEWS Pete http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:39:33 GMT Blackpool have today announced their squads: *Squad:* 1 Charlie Adam; 2 Alex John-Baptiste; 3 Chrisopher Basham; 4 Stephen Crainey; 5 Martin... Blackpool have today announced their squads:
Squad: 1 Charlie Adam; 2 Alex John-Baptiste; 3 Chrisopher Basham; 4 Stephen Crainey; 5 Martin Maluary; 6 Danny Coid; 7 Ishmel Demontagnac; 8 Neal Eardley; 9 Rob Edwards; 10 Jason Euell; 11 Ian Evatt; 12 Matthew Gilks; 13 Elliot Grandin; 14 Marlon Harwood; 15 Dekel Keinan; 16 Brett Ormerod; 17 Keith Southern; 18 Ludovic Sylvestre; 19 Gary Taylor-Fletcher; 20 Luke Varney; 21 David Vaughan; 22 DJ Campbell; 23 David Carney; 24 Richard Kingson.

Under 21: Louis James Almond; Thomas John Barkhuizen; Craig George Cathcart; Matthew David Challoner; Adam John Dodd; Ashley Eastham; Reynolds Kingsley Francis; Ryan Gratton; Mark James Halstead; Stephen Husband; Pa Modou Jobe; Christoper David Kettings; Joseph Thomas MacDonald; Adam Thomas Mitter; Dillan Ryan O'Connor; Matthew Phillips; Joshua James Roberts; Elliott Preston Tarney; Garen Hagop Tchobanian; Curtis Stephen Thompson; Liam Richard Tomsett; Biko Gauche Younda. ]]> BLACKPOOL SPORTS Pete http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:37:48 GMT BLACKPOOL FC have signed Ghana World Cup goalkeeper Richard Kingson, formerly with Wigan and Birmingham. Blackpool FC moved... BLACKPOOL FC have signed Ghana World Cup goalkeeper Richard Kingson, formerly with Wigan and Birmingham.
Blackpool FC moved to sign Richard Kingson because of a long term injury to Paul Rachubka.

Kingson is the second player from the 2010 World Cup to link up with the Seaasiders in the last 24 hours, Blackpool having signed Australian full-back David Carney from Dutch champions FC Twente.

Kingson has played in the Premier League before for Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City Kingson helped Ghana to get to the quarter-finals of the World Cup in South Africa. ]]> BLACKPOOL SPORTS Pete http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:29:36 GMT With the wet summer we have had in Blackpool the outdoor attractions may not have been doing as well as they would have liked. Blackpool Zoo on the... With the wet summer we have had in Blackpool the outdoor attractions may not have been doing as well as they would have liked.
Blackpool Zoo on the other hand have seen their busiest day of their entire history on August Bank holiday Monday.
Blackpool Zoo have been investing in the zoo and this year alone have refurbished the Sea Lion pool, refurbished doesn't do the new Sea Lion pool justice you really have to see it in all its glory, created a new aardvark outdoor area and the wallaby walkabout. They have also recently had 3 very small Otters born.

If you haven't visited Blackpool Zoo for a while I suggest you pay them a visit. Its a great day out. ]]> BLACKPOOL ATTRACTIONS Pete http://www.blackpoolweb.com/forum/