World Fire Work Championships kicked off Sunday the 6th September, thousands of people and cars lined the promenade to watch the first spectacular show.
We also saw the return of the restored illuminations tram, looks great.
3 years ago
Monday 7 September 2009
Illuminations celebration 2009 starts!!!!!!
4th September 2009. Blackpool Illuminations have started with a bang, Alan Carr did the switch on ceremony.
Saturday 5th September saw the Honda Goldwing parade along the promenade: Brilliant
Friday 31 July 2009
Illuminations Switch On
Alan Carr to shine in Blackpool's Biggest Ever Illuminations switch on weekend.
VisitBlackpool and BBC Radio 2 have today unveiled an amazing, star studded celebrity weekend on the 4th & 5th September to launch the year's world famous Blackpool Illuminations, which will shine until 8th November.
In a major new first for the resort, the 'Big Switch On Weekend' will see BBC Radio 2 broadcast a whole series of live shows introduced by some of the station's best loved presenters, and blackpool will also play host to an exciting programme of blockbusting events.
VisitBlackpool and BBC Radio 2 have today unveiled an amazing, star studded celebrity weekend on the 4th & 5th September to launch the year's world famous Blackpool Illuminations, which will shine until 8th November.
In a major new first for the resort, the 'Big Switch On Weekend' will see BBC Radio 2 broadcast a whole series of live shows introduced by some of the station's best loved presenters, and blackpool will also play host to an exciting programme of blockbusting events.
Sunday 12 July 2009
Funney Girls, Blackpool
Visited the Funny Girls show again this week, it's a must for anyone coming to Blackpool, great night out, great entertainment. Celebrating their 15th year, well done. Open every night except Monday, that's their night off.
Wednesday 8 July 2009
The Producers. Grand Theatre, Blackpool
First night performance of 'The Producers' at the Grand Theatre Blackpool last night, resulted in the cast receiving a well deserved standing ovation.
The vibrant energy transformed the atmosphere into an electric storm awaiting to erupt.
The audience were entranced from the very beginning. A full evenings entertainment of fun and frolics, well reccommended.
The vibrant energy transformed the atmosphere into an electric storm awaiting to erupt.
The audience were entranced from the very beginning. A full evenings entertainment of fun and frolics, well reccommended.
Tuesday 7 July 2009
Hotel Insector. The Crown, Lewes 6th July 2009
Did anyone watch the Hotel Inspector last night at the Crown in Lewes?
What did you think?
Complaints have been flooding in this morning to the powers that be. I was disgusted that this place was given 3 stars.
Whoever has a three star or below should be very angry, Blackpool has been picked on regularly about it's quality. We all work hard to keep up our standards and always strive to achieve the best.
Visit Britain has made a mockery of the star ratings. If you feel the same way, please make your views known..
After watching that last night, I want and deserve 4 stars.
Plus, it has done nothing for the reputation of that Polizzi woman either.
What did you think?
Complaints have been flooding in this morning to the powers that be. I was disgusted that this place was given 3 stars.
Whoever has a three star or below should be very angry, Blackpool has been picked on regularly about it's quality. We all work hard to keep up our standards and always strive to achieve the best.
Visit Britain has made a mockery of the star ratings. If you feel the same way, please make your views known..
After watching that last night, I want and deserve 4 stars.
Plus, it has done nothing for the reputation of that Polizzi woman either.
Friday 26 June 2009
Blackpool Illuminations
2009 Switch On. September 4th Till November 8th.
Tonight they were having a test run of the 2009 Illuminations, and of course I was there to bring you a sneaky preview of what is ahead, it's going to be good.
Queens Promenade - Blackpool. (just at the end of our road, King Edward Avenue)We look forward to seeing you all at the Blackpool Illuminations in 2009
Wednesday 24 June 2009
More training for my blog
This is Peter and lovely Jane doing our training session on Blogging at the City Learning Center of Blackpool. They need a lot of patience.
Tuesday 26 May 2009
Bank Holiday in Blackpool
Well the main Bank Holiday weekend is over and the weather was great, brought a lot of people into Blackpool, it was great to see so many people around enjoying the very best that Blackpool has to offer.
A lot of people came to Blackpool that had not been here for many years and thoroughly enjoyed their weekend, customer comments have been great and show that Blackpool is getting better and better, our guests were certainly pleased and will definately return.
The weather is still holding out for the start of this week and its good to see our guests staying.
Here's to a good season.
A lot of people came to Blackpool that had not been here for many years and thoroughly enjoyed their weekend, customer comments have been great and show that Blackpool is getting better and better, our guests were certainly pleased and will definately return.
The weather is still holding out for the start of this week and its good to see our guests staying.
Here's to a good season.
Saturday 23 May 2009
Riverdance, yet another chapter.
Published Date: 22 May 2009 . Blackpool Gazette
THE devastating damage caused by the Riverdance after it ran aground will be exposed next week.
United Utilities has hired Volker Stevin – a specialist marine contractor based in Morecambe – to excavate the area where an outpipe was crushed when the ill-fated cargo ship hit the beach off Anchorsholme.A 20m by 20m stretch of beach will be sectioned off with barriers from Tuesday while workmen clear the area using excavators and a dumper truck.Shaun Robinson, spokesman for United Utilities, said: "For the first time since Riverdance damaged the pipe, the contractors are going to dig down and clear the sand so we can get a look at the outpipe to understand how much damage has been caused."The main construction will then start at the end of June when a cofferdam – an enclosure which displaces water to create a dry area to work in – will be erected.United Utilities predict the work, which will cost between £1m and £2m, will take five months to complete.The ship is believed to have caused structural damage to a 20m section of the pipe, which stretches a kilometre out to sea.The stainless steel pipe, which runs into the sea from the Anchorsholme pumping station, transports storm water into the sea and provides flood protection for homes and businesses in Anchorsholme and Cleveleys. Utilities will pay for the work initially but discussions are ongoing with Riverdance's owner Seatruck to see whether an insurance claim can be made to cover the cost.Mr Robinson added: "It can still function but we have got to have it 100 per cent working. If we don't do it there is a risk of flooding."Riverdance ran aground on January 31 last year and 23 crew members and passengers had to be airlifted to safety.Thousands of sightseers headed to Anchorsholme to see the stricken vessel which, despite desperate attempts to save it, was eventually cut up.United Utilities has written to local residents to inform them of the work.Mr Robinson added: "We have been speaking to residents in the locality to advise them. There will be some disruption but in terms of where people normally walk, there shouldn't be a problem."
THE devastating damage caused by the Riverdance after it ran aground will be exposed next week.
United Utilities has hired Volker Stevin – a specialist marine contractor based in Morecambe – to excavate the area where an outpipe was crushed when the ill-fated cargo ship hit the beach off Anchorsholme.A 20m by 20m stretch of beach will be sectioned off with barriers from Tuesday while workmen clear the area using excavators and a dumper truck.Shaun Robinson, spokesman for United Utilities, said: "For the first time since Riverdance damaged the pipe, the contractors are going to dig down and clear the sand so we can get a look at the outpipe to understand how much damage has been caused."The main construction will then start at the end of June when a cofferdam – an enclosure which displaces water to create a dry area to work in – will be erected.United Utilities predict the work, which will cost between £1m and £2m, will take five months to complete.The ship is believed to have caused structural damage to a 20m section of the pipe, which stretches a kilometre out to sea.The stainless steel pipe, which runs into the sea from the Anchorsholme pumping station, transports storm water into the sea and provides flood protection for homes and businesses in Anchorsholme and Cleveleys. Utilities will pay for the work initially but discussions are ongoing with Riverdance's owner Seatruck to see whether an insurance claim can be made to cover the cost.Mr Robinson added: "It can still function but we have got to have it 100 per cent working. If we don't do it there is a risk of flooding."Riverdance ran aground on January 31 last year and 23 crew members and passengers had to be airlifted to safety.Thousands of sightseers headed to Anchorsholme to see the stricken vessel which, despite desperate attempts to save it, was eventually cut up.United Utilities has written to local residents to inform them of the work.Mr Robinson added: "We have been speaking to residents in the locality to advise them. There will be some disruption but in terms of where people normally walk, there shouldn't be a problem."
Thursday 21 May 2009
May Bank Holiday
Today is Thursday 21st May, at first I thought it would be a wet Bank Holiday weekend, but we have just been along the prom for a walk and the weather is fantastic, nice and sunny. Hope this will stay for the weekend
Wednesday 13 May 2009
First Day
This is our first Blog, so will probably need help to get any further. Watch this space and lets see what happens!!!!!!
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