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KIR_307833 FC.qxd 26/5/10 11:04 Page 3 discover KIRKHAM KIR_307833 FC.qxd 26/5/10 11:04 Page 4 Experience Village Life right on your doorstep.... Starbucks Sport & Leisure Weddings and Village Life Shop Civil Ceremonies and Café Call: 0800 085 1717 or visit: www.ribbyhall.co.uk KIR_307833 ED.qxd 11/5/10 14:38 Page 1 3022207 KIR_307833 ED.qxd 11/5/10 14:38 Page 2 Serving the Fylde Coast for over 70 years Established 1932 GRUNDY’S FREE LOCAL DELIVERIES ON ORDERS OVER £5 (IRONMONGERS) LTD We carry a vast selection of Ironmongery, Gardening, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Hardware, Curtain Rails... In fact, many people say: 'If you can't get it at Grundy's, you will not be able to get it anywhere!' New items are being added all the time, but if you can't find something here, just call or email - chances are we have it in stock. 28 Poulton Street, Kirkham, Nr Preston, Lancashire PR4 2AB Tel: 01772 682812 www.theironmongers.co.uk DIY | Electrical | Gardening | Heating | Homeware | Painting & Decorating | Security 3021884 Croft Goode is an award-winning architectural and urban design practice, providing design and project management to public and private sector clients throughout the UK. We specialise in design for all sectors including housing, urban regeneration, conservation and restoration, healthcare, community, education, leisure and commercial. We are delighted to have firmly established ourselves in the Town, and value our links with the local community and the contribution we have been able to make to local organisations including ‘Rural Splash’, Kirkham Grammar School and AFC Fylde. tel: 01772 686 030 web: www.croftgoode.co.uk follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/croftgoode 3021800 2 KIR_307833 ED.qxd 11/5/10 14:38 Page 3 discover KIRKHAM Published by: Burrows Communications Limited Head Office: Publicity House, 106 Stafford Road,Wallington, Surrey SM6 9AY Tel: 020 8773 3000 • Fax: 020 8773 8888 Email: [email protected] • Web: www.burrows.co.uk Our Advertisers: We gratefully acknowledge the support of all the firms whose advertisements appear in these pages. Without their help we would not be able to produce this handbook. As a reciprocal gesture we have pleasure in drawing the attention of our readers to their announcements, but wish to make it clear that Kirkham Town Council can accept no responsibility for their products or services advertised. 3021970 3 KIR_307833 ED.qxd 11/5/10 14:39 Page 4 KIR_307833 ED.qxd 11/5/10 14:39 Page 5 Preston Street, Kirkham Introduction 7 Getting to Kirkham - Map 9 Why Kirkham? 11 Walk Around Kirkham 12 Kirkham Map 14 Markets 17 History 18 Twinning/Tourism 24 The Future 26 Parks and Leisure 28 Useful Contacts 32 Societies 33 KWBG & Heroes Welcome 36/37 5 KIR_307833 ED.qxd 11/5/10 14:39 Page 6 AWARD-WINNING 61 Poulton Street, Kirkham PR4 2AJ BARISTA BOOKSHOP Tel: 01772 683444 www.silverdellbooks.com Email:[email protected] COFFEE SHOP INDEPENDENT Opening hours: 8.30-6.00 Monday-Saturday * BOOK-RETAILER AWARD-WINNING 11.00 - 4.00 Sundays in December OF THE YEAR ICE CREAM LITERARY EVENTS HAVE INCLUDED PARLOUR SCHOOL-SUPPLIER SHOP-SIGNINGS, LUNCHES AND EVENINGS WITH... Best Vanilla in Lancashire CARDS & GIFTS Sir Terry Wogan Jack Dee Julian Clary GIFT VOUCHERS Sir Bobby Robson Al Murray Jodi Picoult * BELGIAN Sir Bobby Charlton Ainsley Harriott Andy McNab CHOCOLATES Andrew Flintoff Kate Adie Lee Child Wedding/ Alan Titchmarsh Sandi Toksvig Philippa Gregory Party Favours 3022838 10 Station Road Kirkham PR4 2AS Tel: 01772 686510 Fashion, Accessories & Gifts 3021801 6 KIR_307833 ED.qxd 13/5/10 12:13 Page 7 Introduction Kirkham received its Royal Charter in 1296, declaring its status as a market town. Kirkham is Barnfield, Kirkham the hub of the Rural Fylde, an area of 3.9 square kilometres with a population of 7,127 (as at 2008). The whole of the Fylde area is 165.6 square kilometres, the majority of which are rural communities including the delightful villages of Treales, Roseacre and Wharles, Elswick, Wrea Green and Medlar with Wesham all with their own charm. For visitors and residents Kirkham has free car parking, excellent rail links and is 5 minutes from Junction 3 of the M55. The high street features an eclectic mix of independent shops and businesses, a Post Office, main banks and a wide choice of cafés, pubs and restaurants. This guide will give you a taste of what our town Kirkham in Bloom fills the town with seasonal and surrounding area has to offer including:- colour each year; a pro-active Business group A traditional market every Thursday, a Lancashire promotes the town with the Town Councillors Market on the first Saturday of each month; and Mayor administrating the needs and wants annual Club Day with a procession, traditional of the community. brass band and all the Churches and schools represented on the second Saturday in June Currently there are several new initiatives followed by Civic Sunday the day after. The underway, including the saving and regeneration Community Centre and several Churches host a of Kirkham Swimming Baths; the redevelopments wide variety of groups and classes ranging from and extension of the Memorial Gardens and Park; martial arts and dance to arts and fitness. Kirkham ‘Renaissance’ project improves and develops the high street, including signage, shop fronts and pavements together with new town signage. Special thanks go to those organisations that "Kirkham is a vibrant market town on the Fylde.The people of the town are warm, support us including HMP Kirkham, Kirkham friendly and proud of their identity. Town Council, Fylde Borough Council, Lancashire Kirkham Parish Church is set in the heart of County Council and not least thanks to the Senior the town with a congregation that is both Tutor and students of the Business Department active and committed to serving the town. of UCLAN (University of Central Lancashire) for If you are visiting, or just passing by, you the ideas and hard work they put in towards the will always be made welcome at the Parish creation of this guide. Church.The church is open throughout the week from dusk till dawn." Elaine Silverwood The Rev'd R W Bunday (Vicar of Kirkham) Chairperson Kirkham and Wesham Business Group 7 KIR_307833 ED.qxd 11/5/10 14:39 Page 8 Come and see our newly refurbished nursery and meet the team! • Led by an Early Years Professional • OFSTED registered • A homely, warm environment www.steppingstoneskirkham.co.uk 76 Marsden Street Kirkham PR4 2TR 01772 683117 3022004 8 KIR_307833 ED.qxd 11/5/10 14:39 Page 9 Getting to Kirkham Staining Wharles Catforth Weeton 3 M55 4 Great Plumpton Treales Wesham A583 Little Plumpton Westby Lea Kirkham Town 59 2 Wrea 5 B Green Newton Moss Hall Cross Clifton Side Freckleton Kirkham, the market town and hub of the Rural Fylde is easily accessible by the region's motorway and rail network. By road From North - M6, leave Junction 32 onto M55 towards Blackpool, exit at Junction 3 take the 1st exit at the roundabout onto A585 Fleetwood Road leading onto Garstang Road (N) leading straight into the heart of Kirkham. From South - M61 towards Wigan/Bolton/Preston, merge with M6, exit at Junction 32 onto M55 towards Blackpool, Junction 3 (A585 exit) take the 1st exit at the roundabout onto A585 Fleetwood Road leading onto Garstang Road (N) taking you to the heart of Kirkham onto Poulton Street. By rail Getting to Kirkham by train couldn't be easier, from the North and South regional services run hourly; from Lancaster via Blackpool and via Preston from Manchester. 9 KIR_307833 ED.qxd 11/5/10 14:39 Page 10 ARCHARCH FORGEFORGE http://archforge.building.officelive.com Unit 15, Progress Business Park, Orders Lane, Kirkham PR4 2TZ TEL 01772 673757 MOBILE 07950 560276 GATES, RAILINGS AND ALL OTHER FABRICATIONS HAND MADE TO YOUR DESIGN 3021755 Nolan Hardman & Partners Plumbing and Heating Engineers Fitted Bathrooms Est 1974 Luxury Baths Gas Central Heating Installations All General Plumbing Boiler-Replacements/service & Heating Supplies & Repairs Call Now For A Free No Obligation Quote Also: LPG Installation & Service Power Flushing Bathroom Suites Open: General Plumbing Mon-Fri 8am till 5pm CALL: 01772 685419 Sat 8am till 1pm Mon To Fri 8AM - 5PM 3021888 10 KIR_307833 ED.qxd 11/5/10 14:39 Page 11 Why Kirkham? The independent trader’s choice SilverDell Bookshop and ice-cream parlour celebrates its 10th birthday in 2010.This a is unique, national award winning 61 Poulton Street, establishment which has brought many famous authors and celebrities to our small town attracting the local community and visitors from far and Kirkham PR4 2AJ wide.The artisan ice cream is made on the premises by proprietor Elaine Tel: 01772 683444 and the coffee shop is a favourite meeting place. Silverdell truly has www.silverdellbooks.com something for all the family and has become an integral part of the town. e: info@silverdell Both proprietors live locally and passionately believe in working within books.com and supporting their local community. Escape Gillian and Alan chose Kirkham in 2002 to bring a mixture of independent 32 Poulton Street, travel agent, eatery and deli based in a Georgian building in a perfect Kirkham, Preston location at the top of the hill. Escape offers indoor and outside PR4 2AH catering to suit all needs, Chef will work with the client to create a menu to remember for that special occasion and for everyday. Tel: 01772 672 849 Escape travel specialist Alan works with each client to create individual e: gillian@escape- tailor-made holidays.