1 00:00:01,100 --> 00:00:07,320 Hello and welcome back to the Blackpool Pubcast. I'm your host David. We are now past the introductory 2 00:00:07,800 --> 00:00:13,060 episode and on to episode two. It has taken me a long time to get here but I'm glad I 3 00:00:13,140 --> 00:00:18,980 persevered. In this episode I'll be talking about some of the upcoming events here in Blackpool. 4 00:00:19,740 --> 00:00:24,460 I'll also be talking about some charitable organisations which I try to support when I can. 5 00:00:25,680 --> 00:00:30,740 The first of the events I want to let you know about is the Coastal Radio Local Hero 6 00:00:30,980 --> 00:00:37,400 Awards 2025. Nominations are now open. If there's someone you would like to nominate 7 00:00:37,480 --> 00:00:41,600 for an award, someone who you feel has made a difference, then you can vote for them. 8 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:54,440 Nominations can be made on Coastal Radio's website at coastalradiodab.co.uk/awards. 9 00:00:55,080 --> 00:01:01,040 Also coming up we have the World Fireworks Championship Blackpool. This takes place on 10 00:01:01,240 --> 00:01:06,600 three weekends, two in September and one in October. The first contender is the winner 11 00:01:06,640 --> 00:01:14,180 of the 2023 competition. It is Amir Morani, sorry if I mispronounced the name, representing 12 00:01:14,440 --> 00:01:22,799 India. This display takes place on Saturday the 13th of September 2025. The second contender 13 00:01:22,800 --> 00:01:29,520 is Dance of Fire, the Ukrainian entry and winner of the 2019 competition. This display 14 00:01:29,550 --> 00:01:33,680 will take place on Saturday 27th September 2025. 15 00:01:34,910 --> 00:01:42,920 The third and final entry is Orion, representing Canada. Canada won the 2015 competition. Their 16 00:01:42,980 --> 00:01:49,839 display will take place on Saturday 11th October 2025. All displays are subject to weather 17 00:01:49,840 --> 00:01:54,200 conditions being suitable. There is always a great turnout so you'd be well 18 00:01:54,320 --> 00:01:59,220 advised to get there early to get a good spot. Build up in each night starts at 19 00:01:59,360 --> 00:02:04,860 7.30 with the fireworks starting at approximately 8.30. I've been to nearly 20 00:02:05,060 --> 00:02:10,660 every display since I moved here and it has always been incredible. Next up it 21 00:02:10,660 --> 00:02:15,100 has come to my attention because I saw it on Facebook there's an event happening in 22 00:02:15,300 --> 00:02:19,820 support of counseling in the community. It is the Shine Bright Charity Award 23 00:02:19,820 --> 00:02:26,560 This is taking place on Friday the 28th of November 2025 in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom 24 00:02:27,240 --> 00:02:29,240 from 7pm until 2am. 25 00:02:30,220 --> 00:02:32,880 You can get tickets for this event through Ticket Taylor. 26 00:02:33,900 --> 00:02:37,920 I will leave the link in the show notes along with the link to counselling in the community's 27 00:02:38,040 --> 00:02:38,360 website. 28 00:02:39,340 --> 00:02:41,520 Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment. 29 00:02:41,900 --> 00:02:45,520 This is a very popular event and the tickets always sell really fast. 30 00:02:46,960 --> 00:02:50,920 In every project I have done, I have always tried to show support for Counselling in the 31 00:02:51,160 --> 00:02:51,380 Community. 32 00:02:52,440 --> 00:02:56,320 It is an incredible charity which relies on donations and fundraising events. 33 00:02:57,060 --> 00:03:01,940 They do an amazing job helping people who suffer from mental health problems by providing 34 00:03:02,180 --> 00:03:04,740 counselling services on a self-referral basis. 35 00:03:05,900 --> 00:03:07,880 Mental health problems are rife right now. 36 00:03:08,560 --> 00:03:10,400 If you are struggling, please seek help. 37 00:03:11,560 --> 00:03:16,320 Too many people suffer in silence, often because they feel there is no help available or because 38 00:03:16,320 --> 00:03:21,700 they don't want to be a burden. Please try to remember there is help out there and you 39 00:03:21,720 --> 00:03:26,040 are not a burden. Finally, whilst we are on the subject of charity, 40 00:03:26,400 --> 00:03:31,260 I want to give a shout out to the Community Shop (Blackpool). This month they are raising 41 00:03:31,400 --> 00:03:36,640 funds for the Fylde Memorial Arboretum, which is a beautiful, peaceful area of remembrance 42 00:03:37,100 --> 00:03:42,840 which is located on Moore Park in Bispham. This is a very worthy cause and I can totally 43 00:03:42,840 --> 00:03:48,400 understand why the community shop have chosen to fund raise for it. You can find the Community 44 00:03:48,630 --> 00:03:54,360 Shop's group on Facebook. Join it to be kept up to date with what they're up to and what 45 00:03:54,480 --> 00:04:01,460 bargains they have in store. The shop is located at 60 Talbot Road, Blackpool. Pop by and see 46 00:04:01,540 --> 00:04:06,120 what goodies they have for you to buy. You'll get a bargain and the money goes to a good 47 00:04:06,120 --> 00:04:07,400 cause. It's a win-win. 48 00:04:09,000 --> 00:04:13,340 Thank you so much for listening. If you like my content, please click the follow button 49 00:04:13,640 --> 00:04:18,260 and share with your friends. If you can and want to help out financially, you can make 50 00:04:18,340 --> 00:04:25,880 a donation through the Buy Me a Coffee page at buymeacoffee.com/blackpoolpodcast. All 51 00:04:26,020 --> 00:04:30,560 donations no matter how large or small are very gratefully received and help me to continue 52 00:04:30,760 --> 00:04:36,280 bringing this podcast to you. Until next time, thank you so much for listening and I'll talk 53 00:04:36,400 --> 00:04:37,180 at you again soon.