# blackpool (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover blackpool. Page: Feed: --- ## [Statuo Brings Jus-Rol’s New Brand Identity to Life With a Redesigned Website](https://www.businesslancashire.co.uk/2026/08/20/statuo-brings-jus-rols-new-brand-identity-to-life-with-a-redesigned-website/) _2026-08-20 · News Team · Business Lancashire_ Digital agency Statuo has created and launched a new website for Jus-Rol, translating the baking brand’s refreshed identity into a more intuitive and useful digital experience. The launch follows a major rebrand led by brand agency Brandon, which developed Jus-Rol’s new visual identity and packaging system across its UK and Ireland portfolio. Building on that \[…\] ## [Q:Chi Strengthens Harmoni With Real-Time Budget Visibility to Prevent Marketing Overspend and Underspend Cycles](https://www.businesslancashire.co.uk/2026/08/20/qchi-strengthens-harmoni-with-real-time-budget-visibility-to-prevent-marketing-overspend-and-underspend-cycles/) _2026-08-20 · News Team · Business Lancashire_ Q:chi, an enterprise marketing performance solution provider, today revealed new enhancements to its Q:chi ) Harmoni platform aimed at helping marketing leaders replace reactive end-of-quarter spending with continuous budget control. The enhanced platform creates a unified operating environment for planning, budgeting, and execution, enabling marketing teams to connect strategic priorities with… ## [Thanks To Loud Women](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/thanks-to-loud-women.html) _2026-08-20 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ Thank you Loud Women for 'seeing' me, or maybe that should be 'hearing' me. I am loud in my head and in my heart! https://loudwomen.org/2026/08/20/rebellion-2026-saturday-highlights/ ' Helen McCookerybook on the Almost Acoustic stage on Saturday, bringing decades of DIY music history into a setting made for songs and stories rather than sheer volume. From punk beginnings to a long solo catalogue,… ## [Thanks To Loud Women](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/thanks-to-loud-women.html) _2026-08-20 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ Thank you Loud Women for 'seeing' me, or maybe that should be 'hearing' me. I am loud in my head and in my heart! https://loudwomen.org/2026/08/20/rebellion-2026-saturday-highlights/ ' Helen McCookerybook on the Almost Acoustic stage on Saturday, bringing decades of DIY music history into a setting made for songs and stories rather than sheer volume. From punk beginnings to a long solo catalogue,… ## [Friday 20th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/20/friday-20th-august-1965/) _2026-08-20 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ Another nice day with some sunshine. Someone pinched spade from the drive yesterday. Car washing B2, Doc, B1 making 99 to date. Brushing leaves up off the front. ## [Thursday 19th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/19/thursday-19th-august-1965/) _2026-08-19 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ Cloudy at first but nice after dinner. Went for half gall of petrol. Cleared up outside entrance. Mopped office out. Dot and Jane at home. Came on the bus. ## [Part Of A Huge Film Crew, Denmark Street, London](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/part-of-huge-film-crew-denmark-street.html) _2026-08-18 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ ## [Connectus Business Solutions Celebrates 15 Years as CEO Signals “Only the Beginning” of Growth](https://www.businesslancashire.co.uk/2026/08/18/connectus-business-solutions-celebrates-15-years-as-ceo-signals-only-the-beginning-of-growth/) _2026-08-18 · News Team · Business Lancashire_ Connectus Business Solutions says its journey is “only just getting started” as the IT and cyber security specialist reaches its 15th anniversary after doubling its user base and completing seven acquisitions. Roy Shelton, CEO of Connectus Business Solutions, said the company’s 15-year milestone on 11 August 2026 comes as the business enters its most active \[…\] ## [Wednesday 18th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/18/wednesday-18th-august-1965/) _2026-08-18 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ Not so nice today. A few showers at first. Cleaned the sump out in the incin. Finished one side of the drive and made a start on the other. N gone to Dot’s. ## [Lost Doll In The Weeds](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/lost-doll-in-weeds.html) _2026-08-17 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/J8aAe9zZzvkI) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Lost Doll In The Weeds](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/lost-doll-in-weeds.html) _2026-08-17 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ ## [Dammit](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/dammit.html) _2026-08-17 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ Arfur, next door's barky dog (Arf! Arf!) has just given up his morning barkfest; now the builders have started up over the road with their whining drills and clanging hammers. What's a girl to do, trying to home-record vocals this week? Actually, I've already been playing guitar and bass this morning and I'm resting the track to see what it sounds like before doing anything else to it. It's a song… ## [Dammit](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/dammit.html) _2026-08-17 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ Arfur, next door's barky dog (Arf! Arf!) has just given up his morning barkfest; now the builders have started up over the road with their whining drills and clanging hammers. What's a girl to do, trying to home-record vocals this week? Actually, I've already been playing guitar and bass this morning and I'm resting the track to see what it sounds like before doing anything else to it. It's a song… ## [Tuesday 17th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/17/tuesday-17th-august-1965/) _2026-08-17 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ Another lovely day again with warm sunshine. Think I am out of the dog house at last. Thank goodness. Started to clean the borders up the drive. Did wasps nest. ## [Monday 16th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/16/monday-16th-august-1965/) _2026-08-16 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ Dull at first but a nice warm sunny afternoon. Washed two cars K,G. Finished clearing the weeds from under the rhodies. Still in the bloody dog house. No sign of brightening. (Information from my mum re dog house situation. Apparently, the trip to Blackpool was with one of his friends and two women from the \[ \] ## [Bathtime For Robin](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/bathtime-for-robin.html) _2026-08-15 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ The Robin hasn't been around for a long time, but just now it was having a drink in the water that I put out for thirsty birds. It was looking a bit bedraggled, scruffy and dusty; sure enough, it took the plunge and had a jolly splash about for about ten minutes. I kept thinking it had finished, and then it jumped in again. By the time it had finished, it was glossy and sleek: it shook the drops… ## [Bathtime For Robin](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/bathtime-for-robin.html) _2026-08-15 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ The Robin hasn't been around for a long time, but just now it was having a drink in the water that I put out for thirsty birds. It was looking a bit bedraggled, scruffy and dusty; sure enough, it took the plunge and had a jolly splash about for about ten minutes. I kept thinking it had finished, and then it jumped in again. By the time it had finished, it was glossy and sleek: it shook the drops… ## [Sunday 15th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/15/sunday-15th-august-1965/) _2026-08-15 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ Got up at 9.45 a.m. Some slight rain at first but fine later. Cleared small rose bed. Jane very amusing with the kitten. Never went out. Watched T.V. Not very good. ## [Mini-review Of Rebellion Songs](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/mini-review-of-rebellion-songs.html) _2026-08-14 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ A vote of confidence for my new songs from Gary Trueman at www.devolutionmagazine.co.uk 'Helen McCookerybook wins the room over with her beautiful voice and brave, deeply personal songwriting. Tackling serious themes with pure heart and soul' Just what I need to hear today! ## [Mindlessness](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/mindlessness.html) _2026-08-14 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ I've invented a new thing: mindlessness. It's the opposite of mindfulness, and much, much more relaxing. ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5LpHavPG7yWk) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [Mindlessness](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/mindlessness.html) _2026-08-14 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ I've invented a new thing: mindlessness. It's the opposite of mindfulness, and much, much more relaxing. ## [Saturday 14th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/14/saturday-14th-august-1965/) _2026-08-14 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ Didn t get up until nearly 10a.m. Did all the mowing and some weeding as well. Kitten seems to be settling down ok. Went to the pub at night. Quite warm but cloudy. ## [B&FC students’ results showcase the power of technical education](https://www.businesslancashire.co.uk/2026/08/13/bfc-students-results-showcase-the-power-of-technical-education/) _2026-08-13 · News Desk · Business Lancashire_ Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is celebrating another strong year of results, with students achieving excellent outcomes across this year’s T Level, BTEC and vocational qualifications. As technical education plays an increasingly important role in preparing young people for work, B&FC has further strengthened its position as one of the largest and fastest-growing T \[…\] ## [Playing Bass](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/playing-bass.html) _2026-08-13 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ Bloody bingo! Trying to write it in my head worked- I have the bassline written but not the skill to play it yet. Which means practicing. Urgh. I'm trying to channel Andy Warren, while sitting down instead of standing up, and not having my ankles crossed like he does. To be honest, I don't practice bass at all so I shouldn't begrudge putting a couple of hours in to get it right. I had a tiny… ## [Playing Bass](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/playing-bass.html) _2026-08-13 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ Bloody bingo! Trying to write it in my head worked- I have the bassline written but not the skill to play it yet. Which means practicing. Urgh. I'm trying to channel Andy Warren, while sitting down instead of standing up, and not having my ankles crossed like he does. To be honest, I don't practice bass at all so I shouldn't begrudge putting a couple of hours in to get it right. I had a tiny… ## [Skiving](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/skiving.html) _2026-08-13 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ I'm not sure if I'm skiving or just taking a bit of time out! Yesterday, I was a victim of funky lateness twice in one go: things that are supposed to begin at a certain time and don't seem to be part of social life. I didn't mind though. Every time I walk somewhere it's an opportunity to think through stuff to do with the album; the reflection is part of the process. The bass guitar is looming in… ## [Skiving](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/skiving.html) _2026-08-13 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ I'm not sure if I'm skiving or just taking a bit of time out! Yesterday, I was a victim of funky lateness twice in one go: things that are supposed to begin at a certain time and don't seem to be part of social life. I didn't mind though. Every time I walk somewhere it's an opportunity to think through stuff to do with the album; the reflection is part of the process. The bass guitar is looming in… ## [Long-service culture and continuous improvement underpin strong leadership, says Unipart CEO](https://www.businesslancashire.co.uk/2026/08/13/long-service-culture-and-continuous-improvement-underpin-strong-leadership-says-unipart-ceo/) _2026-08-13 · News Team · Business Lancashire_ LANCASHIRE, UK. August 12th, 2026 – Darren Leigh, Group Chief Executive Officer of multinational logistics, supply chain, manufacturing and consultancy company Unipart, says strong leadership starts with building an environment where people can build lasting careers, develop their potential and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Speaking to executive recruitment specialists… ## [Friday 13th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/13/friday-13th-august-1965/) _2026-08-13 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ Yet another wonderful day. Warm and sunny. Got a lovely black kitten off Joho Keys. Washed Dol s car, making 94 to date. Did some more cleaning under rhodies. Still in dog house. ## [How can GPs in Lancashire get support in 2026](https://www.businesslancashire.co.uk/2026/08/12/how-can-gps-in-lancashire-get-support-in-2026/) _2026-08-12 · News Team · Business Lancashire_ Lancashire’s GPs are heading into 2026 with the same problem they had in 2025, only louder. Contracts landing in arrears, pension records that don’t reconcile, staffing costs climbing faster than global sum uplifts, and a neighbourhood health framework being built around them while they’re still trying to run Monday morning surgery. The good news is \[…\] ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y2gE85b0OwzD) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Thoughts On Recording](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/thoughts-on-recording.html) _2026-08-12 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ Playing the songs 'out' on Saturday has taught me a lot. I'm going to swap to playing the Telecaster for some songs- which means quite a lot of re-recording. The Green Goddess sounds just too pretty for a couple of the more energised songs. I also know it was a wise decision to wait until the weather cools down a bit to do the lead vocals. I've finally got used to the change in my lung capacity… ## [Thoughts On Recording](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/thoughts-on-recording.html) _2026-08-12 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ Playing the songs 'out' on Saturday has taught me a lot. I'm going to swap to playing the Telecaster for some songs- which means quite a lot of re-recording. The Green Goddess sounds just too pretty for a couple of the more energised songs. I also know it was a wise decision to wait until the weather cools down a bit to do the lead vocals. I've finally got used to the change in my lung capacity… ## [Thursday 12th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/12/thursday-12th-august-1965/) _2026-08-12 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ Grouse shooting begins Yet another lovely warm sunny day. Did B1 car and polished it. Going in for a new one. 1 ton coke. A.P. Lots of meal to burn. Did some more under the rhodies. ## [Man Walks Past Ronnie Rude In Blackpool](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/man-walks-past-ronnie-rude-in-blackpool.html) _2026-08-11 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ ## [Rising costs and lingering pandemic loans put SMEs under tax payment pressure](https://www.businesslancashire.co.uk/2026/08/11/rising-costs-and-lingering-pandemic-loans-put-smes-under-tax-payment-pressure/) _2026-08-11 · News Team · Business Lancashire_ Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance is advising small businesses to take a proactive approach to upcoming HMRC tax deadlines as many continue to balance pandemic-era borrowing with higher running costs and seasonal fluctuations in income. The company has identified five measures SMEs can consider to keep tax liabilities under control and prevent temporary cash flow problems \[…\] ## [Companies Discover New Value in Private Number Plates as Business Demand Surges](https://www.businesslancashire.co.uk/2026/08/11/companies-discover-new-value-in-private-number-plates-as-business-demand-surges/) _2026-08-11 · News Team · Business Lancashire_ SWANSEA, UK. June 30th, 2026 – The role of private number plates in business is expanding, with UK companies increasingly viewing registrations as more than a cosmetic addition to a vehicle. Plates4Less says businesses are turning to personalised plates for branding, fleet identification, marketing and even to help older vehicles retain a professional appearance for \[…\] ## [From the High Tide Festival Twickenham, A Few Weeks Ago](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/from-high-tide-festival-twickenham-few.html) _2026-08-11 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ ## [Wednesday 11th August, 1965 (Half quarter day)](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/11/wednesday-11th-august-1965-half-quarter-day/) _2026-08-11 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ A lovely day again with lots of warm sunshine. Went to Blackpool for the day. Very nice. Got home at 10.30. Saw the rodeo\*. Quite good. Nell not very pleased. \*It could have been this show. Apparently, wild west shows were quite popular in Blackpool in the 60s. ## [Blackpool Street Trader Sells Fluffy Little Things On Sticks](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/blackpool-street-trader-sells-fluffy.html) _2026-08-10 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ ## [Rebellion 2026, Sunday](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/rebellion-2026-sunday.html) _2026-08-10 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ There was no way I was going to miss Violet Violet, who were first on at the Loud Women Stage. Fliss Kitson, the dance-behind-the-kit drummer from The Nightingales, had a teenage band with Cherie Percy and I'd watched their videos on Youtube. Here they were harking back to their young selves, but in the freshest and most powerful way you could possibly imagine. I loved them: they are such… ## [Sustainable Coffee Choices Remain at the Heart of Roast & Ground’s Workplace Approach](https://www.businesslancashire.co.uk/2026/08/10/sustainable-coffee-choices-remain-at-the-heart-of-roast-grounds-workplace-approach/) _2026-08-10 · News Team · Business Lancashire_ The end of Plastic Free July does not mark the end of the conversation around workplace waste. Roast & Ground is using the campaign as an opportunity to reinforce its ongoing commitment to more sustainable refreshment solutions, helping businesses make responsible choices through ethically sourced coffee, lower-waste alternatives, community initiatives and long-term environmental partnerships.… ## [Tuesday 10th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/10/tuesday-10th-august-1965/) _2026-08-10 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ Another lovely day. Clearing under the rhodies. Done one bed. Ran out of juice on the way home at noon. Had to get a gallon from Little Neston. 5.10½. ## [Rebellion 2026, Saturday](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/rebellion-2026.html) _2026-08-10 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ Not only is Blackpool an extraordinary place, but Rebellion is an extraordinary festival. It was quite anxiety-inducing to read in advance of the number of hotels that had deliberately double-booked (the air show was on at the same time), and who were turning away prospective guests. I think there are going to be rather a lot of lawsuits before next year: I'n not sure whether the proprietors… ## [Monday 9th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/09/monday-9th-august-1965/) _2026-08-09 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ The best day so far, sunny and warm. Beryl Waterworth got married today. Car washing K, Cuy. Started to scythe under the rhodies. A lot to cut again. ## [Sunday 8th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/08/sunday-8th-august-1965/) _2026-08-08 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ A nice day but a cool wind still. Cleared the big rose bed and burnt all the hedge clippings. The gang came for tea. Jane doing a funny little walk. ## [Anthropic grants KYND verified AI access to deepen real-world cyber risk analysis](https://www.businesslancashire.co.uk/2026/08/07/anthropic-grants-kynd-verified-ai-access-to-deepen-real-world-cyber-risk-analysis/) _2026-08-07 · News Team · Business Lancashire_ LONDON, UK. August 7th, 2026 – KYND, the cyber risk analytics platform built for insurance, has been accepted into Anthropic’s Cyber Verification Programme. The initiative will enable KYND to use Claude’s frontier AI models in approved defensive research focused on determining which cyber weaknesses can be exploited in practice. Through the programme, KYND gains \[…\] ## [Saturday 7th August, 1965](https://mygranddadiskeepingbusy.com/2026/08/07/saturday-7th-august-1965/) _2026-08-07 · anneiskeepingbusy · My Granddad is Keeping Busy_ Not a bad day but the wind still cold. Did all the lawns and finished cutting the hedge. Went out with Bill Edwards. Stars and Nags Head. Saw Keith. ## [Bandcamp Friday](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/bandcamp-friday.html) _2026-08-07 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ Suburban stories, fractured friendships, puncturing power: Showtunes from the Shadows is here for you on #BandcampFriday! https://helenmcc.bandcamp.com/album/showtunes-from-the-shadows ## [Changing Gear](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/changing-gear.html) _2026-08-06 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_ On Tuesday, Gina and Lindy and me went for our annual lunch together, going to a oc park afterwards where we watched a very friendly fox pottering around. It was so relaxed that it was perfectly happy for children to film it on their phones. There were tiny blue butterflies landing on the flowers around us, and a dusting of drizzle swept past us to complete the magical experience. I had to cancel… ## [Woman With Nasty Little Dog In Pushchair](https://mccookerybook.blogspot.com/2026/08/woman-with-nasty-little-dog-in-pushchair.html) _2026-08-05 · Helen McCookerybook · Helen McCookerybook_