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July 16, 2025
July 15, 2025
Catterick: ABF Race Day at Catterick Racecourse 5th Aug
Join us for thrilling racing action and family fun on Tuesday 5 August for the Salute Our Heroes Family Day in association with ABF The Soldiers' Charity.
We have six races scheduled and there will be free children's entertainment in the Course Enclosure, including an assualt course and laser battle zone!
Provisional timings
Gates open at 12 noon
First race: 2.30pm
Last race: 5.00pm
Electronic tickets for Catterick Races on 5th August. These are limited to two per order, and proof of service is required.
Please use the link below to book
www.catterickbridge.co.uk/Racing/Buy-Tickets/Salute-Our-Heroes-Family-Day
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Blackpool: Air Show - 9th & 10th August 2025
Blackpool Air Show will return on the 9 - 10 August 2025 with some of the world’s finest military and civilian aircraft performing over the iconic seafront.
The programme will showcase the very best in British aviation with an incredible line-up of amazing flying machines and some of the country’s most talented pilots.
Don't miss a moment of action at Blackpool Air Show. Here are the full display times for Air Show Weekend:


Please note that timings are correct at the time of release and could be subject to change. For real-time updates during the two day event, please follow I Love Blackpool on Facebook, VisitBlackpool on X (formerly Twitter) and VisitBlackpool on Instagram.
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July 10, 2025
July 9, 2025
Fleetwood: Affinity Lancashire Big 30th Birthday Bash - Sat12th & Sun13th July
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St Annes: Carnival 2025 - 11th-13th July
Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July 2025 at Ashton Gardens. This year’s carnival is going to be a blockbuster, and we hope you’re as excited as we are! Get ready for a reel good time!
This traditional weekend begins with a parade through the town at 10.30am on the Saturday morning and then into Ashton Gardens for family fun during the weekend. The Crowning of the Carnival Queen takes place in the Gardens at 1.15pm.
Over the whole weekend there are many stalls, games, children’s rides and bouncy castles. Entertainment is provided by local schools, youth groups, musicians and singers. Traditional races for all the family create a lot of fun and rivalry. There are many competitions to get involved with including tug-of-war, Dog Agility and Best Dressed dogs!
- Friday – Live music from 6.30pm.
- Saturday – Parade, Crowning Ceremony and live entertainment all day
- Sunday – Competitions, family races and games, tug of war and the raffle draw.
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July 4, 2025
July 3, 2025
Preston & Weeton: Are you posted to the North/West?
Are you moving to the North/West?
If you have just arrived in the area, HIVE will help you to find out more about your new location, where to register for doctors/dentists, find a nursery place, schools, employment, local area etc.
The HIVE also has information on all Army, RAF and Navy locations within the UK and overseas should you require information regarding a future posting.
Preston HIVE
Fulwood Barracks - Tel. 01772 260025 (Mon)
Weeton Barracks - Tel. 01772 260762 (Tues - Fri)
e-mail: RC-Pers-HIVE-Preston-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
July 2, 2025
RAF LEEMING: Increased movement 7 -24th July
There will be increased movement by exercising aircraft operating from RAF Leeming from 7-24 July 2025. The Station will be hosting rotary aircraft for an exercise which will include low and possibly late flying.
This will be followed by the Station Families Day on 24 July – which will feature aircraft displays.
We understand our responsibility as good neighbours to inform the local community of such events that are additional to our normal flying activities and every effort will be made to keep the disturbance to a minimum
We understand our responsibility as good neighbours to inform the local community of such events that are additional to our normal flying activities and every effort will be made to keep the disturbance to a minimum
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