Fylde Coast Nostalgia: 22 fun pictures showing how Morecambe, Fleetwood, Garstang and Lytham residents celebrated Red Nose Day through the years

By Naomi Moon

Published 15th Mar 2023, 15:45 BST

March 17 is Comic Relief and people everywhere will be donning red noses all in the name of charity.

And in keeping with the spirit of things we’ve delved into the archives to find some of the best moments from Red Nose Days of the past for those who live in Morecambe, Fleetwood, Garstang and Lytham. Do you remember any of these events? Or can you spot yourself? READ MORE: Fylde Coast nostalgia in pictures from 1996. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Go back to 1995 with these pictures. MORE MEMORIES: Photos looking back to 1994

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Mad scientists from West End Primary School in Morecambe who dressed up for National Science and Engineering Week and Red Nose Day back in 2003

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Mad scientists from West End Primary School in Morecambe who dressed up for National Science and Engineering Week and Red Nose Day back in 2003 Photo: Garth Hamer

'Wrong Direction' starring teachers Anthony Breeze, Matt Armistead, Callum Thwaites and Tom Clarke, performing in aid of Red Nose Day at Westgate Primary School in Morecambe

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'Wrong Direction' starring teachers Anthony Breeze, Matt Armistead, Callum Thwaites and Tom Clarke, performing in aid of Red Nose Day at Westgate Primary School in Morecambe Photo: Garth Hamer

Children at Morecambe Road School were delighted to receive Red Nose Day stock - including sippy cups and cupcake baking kits - from staff at Sainsbury's in Morecambe in 2015

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Children at Morecambe Road School were delighted to receive Red Nose Day stock - including sippy cups and cupcake baking kits - from staff at Sainsbury's in Morecambe in 2015 Photo: Archive

Staff at Stringers, Lytham, dancing in their shop window to raise money for Comic Relief. Pictured from left are Susan Swain, Shelley Dodds and Helen Rowlings

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Staff at Stringers, Lytham, dancing in their shop window to raise money for Comic Relief. Pictured from left are Susan Swain, Shelley Dodds and Helen Rowlings Photo: Bill Johnson

Four-year-old Ben Kear and friends at Giggles Nursery, Lytham, raising money for Comic Relief in 2005

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Four-year-old Ben Kear and friends at Giggles Nursery, Lytham, raising money for Comic Relief in 2005 Photo: Martin Bostock

A bunch of mad scientists from West End Primary School, Morecambe, who dressed up for National Science and Engineering Week and Red Nose Day in 2003

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A bunch of mad scientists from West End Primary School, Morecambe, who dressed up for National Science and Engineering Week and Red Nose Day in 2003 Photo: Garth Hamer

Comic Relief fundraisers, from left: Sharon Taylor, Cheryl Richards, Elaine Oldfield and Cath Evans, from The Welcome Cafe in Morecambe's Arndale Centre. The women made biscuits and sold them to raise funds

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Comic Relief fundraisers, from left: Sharon Taylor, Cheryl Richards, Elaine Oldfield and Cath Evans, from The Welcome Cafe in Morecambe's Arndale Centre. The women made biscuits and sold them to raise funds Photo: Ingrid Kent

Pupils from Scorton and Calder Vale schools enjoyed Red Nose Day 2015, including this cheeky chappie

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Pupils from Scorton and Calder Vale schools enjoyed Red Nose Day 2015, including this cheeky chappie Photo: Archive

Liam Drinkwater, a level 2 NVQ Hairdressing student at Lancaster and Morecambe College, had his hair dyed red and then cut by stylist Lisa Care, raising £150 for Comic Relief. He is pictured with fellow Level 2 NVQ Hairdressing students

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Liam Drinkwater, a level 2 NVQ Hairdressing student at Lancaster and Morecambe College, had his hair dyed red and then cut by stylist Lisa Care, raising £150 for Comic Relief. He is pictured with fellow Level 2 NVQ Hairdressing students Photo: Garth Hamer

Mad scientists from West End Primary School in Morecambe who dressed up for National Science and Engineering Week and Red Nose Day back in 2003

1. Red Nose Day

Mad scientists from West End Primary School in Morecambe who dressed up for National Science and Engineering Week and Red Nose Day back in 2003 Photo: Garth Hamer

'Wrong Direction' starring teachers Anthony Breeze, Matt Armistead, Callum Thwaites and Tom Clarke, performing in aid of Red Nose Day at Westgate Primary School in Morecambe

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'Wrong Direction' starring teachers Anthony Breeze, Matt Armistead, Callum Thwaites and Tom Clarke, performing in aid of Red Nose Day at Westgate Primary School in Morecambe Photo: Garth Hamer

Children at Morecambe Road School were delighted to receive Red Nose Day stock - including sippy cups and cupcake baking kits - from staff at Sainsbury's in Morecambe in 2015

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Children at Morecambe Road School were delighted to receive Red Nose Day stock - including sippy cups and cupcake baking kits - from staff at Sainsbury's in Morecambe in 2015 Photo: Archive

Staff at Stringers, Lytham, dancing in their shop window to raise money for Comic Relief. Pictured from left are Susan Swain, Shelley Dodds and Helen Rowlings

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Staff at Stringers, Lytham, dancing in their shop window to raise money for Comic Relief. Pictured from left are Susan Swain, Shelley Dodds and Helen Rowlings Photo: Bill Johnson

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