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admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:41:36 +0000

The Lawton Summer Season

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:05:43 +0000

So you have an idea of what’s going on in Blackpool over the summer, I will keep updating in case there is anything that YOU fancy. So ring reception teams, get booked in, as well as everything featured, we have the Open Golf, The Darts, Punk Rebellion weekend, Gay Pride weekend, and sooooo much more.
Cheap weekends available, free child places, free car parking and wifi is available throughout the hotel so you can keep your facebook updated!!
Call The Beechfield 01253 626569, or The Lawton 01253 753471.

Armed Forces Week

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:40:44 +0000

Blackpool joins the nation in this countrywide tribute. The Armed Forces’ Day flag will be returned to the Mayor of Blackpool prior to it being raised above the Town Hall. The ceremony will commence from 10 am with the flag raising at 10.30 am.

Lytham Proms Festival Weekend

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:40:07 +0000

Lytham Proms Festival Weekends three day event line-up is now complete, with Friday 3rd welcoming ‘Here and Now The Very Best of The 80’s’ and Saturday 4th ‘Alfie Boe- Last Night of the Proms’. The winner of local talent competition Fylde’s Got Talent will perform alongside Olly Murs on the Sunday night.

Friday 3rd August 2012 – “Here and Now, The Very Best of the 80’s”

A fantastic selection of iconic 80’s popstars will headline the opening night of Lytham Proms Festival Weekend 2012.

“Here and Now, The Very Best of the 80’s” will feature stars: Bananarama, Rick Astley, The Real Thing, Belinda Carlisle, Toyah, Curiosity Killed the Cat and T’Pau in what is dubbed as being the Fylde Coast’s biggest party EVER!

The unique show ‘Here And Now, The Very Best of the 80’s’ features the artistes performing back to back hit’s, accompanied by a live band and promising to be three hours of non-stop hits.

Saturday 4th August 2012 – Alfie Boe, will headline a “Last Night of The Proms” concert

Superstar Opera singer and the nation’s favourite tenor, Alfie Boe, will headline a “Last Night of The Proms” concert on Saturday 4th August 2012.

With his “Bring Him Home” Top 10 Gold album and the sell-out “Bring Him Home Tour”, as well as his record breaking performance as Jean Valjean in the 25th Anniversary production of Les Miserables at The 02 Arena, followed by the sold-out run of shows at The Queens Theatre in 2011, Alfie Boe from Fleetwood, Lancashire is sure to be as massive a hit with locals, as he is with audiences across The UK.

Sunday 5th August 2012 – Olly Murs

Brit Award Nominee Olly Murs will headline the final night of Lytham Proms Festival Weekend 2012 on Sunday 5th August in his only North-West appearance this summer.

One of the most successful new male singers of the past decade, Olly Murs has enjoyed success since appearing on the X Factor in 2009. Now a presenter on ITV2’s spin-off The Xtra Factor and several top ten hit singles and albums, making him one of the UK’s biggest male solo artists.

Comedy Carpet

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:39:20 +0000

Do you think your funny? Can you tell a good joke? Well on the promenade tomorrow between 2pm and 4pm there are open auditions to become Blackpool’s joke laureate.
The judges will be looking for someone who can entertain with hilarious jokes, amusing stories and witty tales. The lucky winner will then be crowned Blackpool’s official ‘joke laureate’ and amuse visitors to the Comedy Carpet during Comedy Carpet Live, which takes place on the 31 March/1st April.
Comedy Carpet Live, a festival of riotous, side-splitting shows, takes place over April Fool’s weekend, 31 March and 1 April 2012. The festival is inspired by Blackpool’s latest piece of public artwork, The Comedy Carpet on the Tower Festival Headland and is set to become an annual celebration.

Bomber Taxis

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:50:16 +0000

Ever wonder where the name ‘Bomber taxis’ came from?
Well in 1949, Box Brothers introduced Blackpool’s first Austin FX3 black taxi. When she saw it, Violet Carson (Ena Sharples from Coronation Street) said it looked like “A Second World War bomber” and the nickname stuck!

Sooty was born in Blackpool!

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:46:10 +0000

Harry Corbett, an electrical engineer and part-time magician from Bradford, spent 7s 6d in Paul Clive’s shop on North Pier on the 19th of July 1948, buying a glove puppet of a bear from salesman Bill Lamb, to amuse his son David.

Corbett had watched Paul doing tricks with the puppet and decided he could use it in his amateur magic act. Originally named ‘Teddy’, with the addition of chimney soot to his ears and nose to enhance his character, he was re-christened Sooty and appeared on the BBC’s “Talent Night”, joining Harry’s magic act.

Blackpool North Pier now has a Blue Plaque commemorating the historic event

Blackpool History The Beatles

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:43:09 +0000

The Beatles were booed off stage when they appeared at Fleetwood Marine Hall on the 25th of August 1962.

Central Pier producer Peter Webster saw them and turned them down for the next summer season – he “didn’t think much of them”!

Weekend Breaks

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:06:18 +0000

Blackpool has so many things going on right now, and too much to mention in such a small box, so why not book your self in at The Lawton for a cheap break away.
We have Free Car Parking, Free Wifi, Late Bar, and the best staff in Blackpool! Free child places available, why not treat the kids to a day at the Pleasure Beach, all their favourite characters will be waiting for them. Sponge Bob & Dora to name but 2.
Do not forget, we also have secure parking for coaches at both hotels.
Ring reception teams for cheap Bed & Breakfast Breaks!!
What are YOU waiting for!

The Valhalla

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:03:01 +0000

Lets have a tour around Blackpool Pleasure Beach. So many rides and so much to do here that an overnight stay is a must! Cheap tickets and wristbands available up until Easter weekend. The hotels both have child free places and free carparking for our residents. What are you waiting for? Ring reception for the best deals available.
First ride is the Valhalla, a Viking themed water ride on 2 levels, best bring your raincoat!