Tag: 2016

Sir Andrew Palmley Served as Lord Mayor of London

Posted by

Sir Andrew Charles Parmley, KStJ, born on 17 October 1956 in Blackpool, is a distinguished British educator, musician, and public servant. He is currently the Principal of the Harrodian School in Barnes, London, and is perhaps best known for his tenure as the Lord Mayor of London from 2016 to 2017. The third of three sons, Parmley was educated at Blackpool Grammar School, which has since become Salvation Army Citadel, is where Parmley developed an early passion for music. He began playing the organ at a young age and achieved significant early success, passing the Associate of the Royal College… Read more »

AFC Fylde at Mill Farm

Posted by

Mill Farm Sports Village, situated on the outskirts of Wesham in the Borough of Fylde, Lancashire, England, is a comprehensive multi-sport facility. It features the Mill Farm football stadium, which has been the home of AFC Fylde since 2016, along with several 3G football and hockey pitches. AFC Fylde initially announced plans to relocate from their former ground at Kellamergh Park in Warton to a new site on 19 January 2008. In February 2010, the club revealed plans for a new Community Sports Complex in Wrea Green. However, Fylde Council rejected the planning application in April 2012. On 3 September… Read more »

John Barnett MBE Becomes High Sheriff of Lancashire

Posted by

John Barnett MBE, a successful businessman from Blackpool, officially started his role as the new High Sheriff of Lancashire on Wednesday 13 April 2016. At the installation ceremony at County Hall in Preston, he promised to do everything he could for the people of Blackpool and Lancashire over the next year. In the Fylde Coast community, he’s well known for founding Radio Wave and serving as Chairman for many years after he retired. Even though many of the High Sheriff’s powers have been reduced over time, the role still carries out important duties. It’s a voluntary position with no salary…