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Issue 181

What’s on in Garstang

Thursday 1st Coffee Morning - Garstang URC - Motor Neurone Disease 4 ‘Tonga Tin Can Mail’ - Garstang Stamp Club 7 Janet Chapman - Garstang Free Methodists 12 Music for Fun - Legato Music School - Garstang Library (weekly) 48 Friday 2nd T’Break for Over 60s - Garstang Free Methodist Church (also 16th) 6 ‘A Peruvian Experience’ - Garstang 3Ls - Garstang URC 10 Saturday 3rd Irwel Trail - Garstang Ramblers 12 Macmillan Coffee Morning - Calder Vale Methodist Church 12 Blackpool Steam & Vintage Vehicle Rally (also 4th) 27 ‘An Audience with Malcom Hebden’ - Garstang Arts Centre 29 Sequence Steppers Charity Dance Group (every Saturday) 41 Garstang Town Council Surgery - Garstang Library 48 Sunday 4th Bleasdale St Eadmers Harvest Festival 52 Monday 5th Garstang Council Surgery - Garstang Library 58 Tuesday 6th Festival Bowland - ‘Forest of Bowland Suite’ - Browsholme Hall 4 Harvest in Catterall - Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall 9 Garstang Ladies Speakers Club (also 20th) 43 Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre 55 Coffee Stop - Inglewhite Church (also 20th) 57 Wednesday 7th ‘All Things Water’ - Garstang Millennium Green - Garstang URC 8 Ladies Walk & Coffee Morning - Garstang Free Methodists 12 ‘Jewellery’ - Cabus WI 27 Meat Bingo - Winmarleigh Village Hall 31 Croston House Bereavement Group 40 Memory Cafe - Garstang Library (also 19th) 48 ‘Canaletto - A Venetian Artist’ - Forton URC 54 Thursday 8th Garstang Lunch Club - Garstang Community Centre (weekly) 47 Kirklands WI ‘Bed and Breakfast‘ by Rose Donkin 53 Saturday 10th Dinner & Disco Charity Fundraiser - The Villa, Wrea Green 5 Call My Bluff - Garstang Arts Centre 10 Staveley/Gurnal Dubbs - Garstang Ramblers 12 Macmillan Coffee Morning - Crofters Hotel, Garstang 37 Monday 12th ‘Autumn & Winter Colour’ - Garstang Gardening Club 44 Tuesday 13th Sequence Dancing - Claughton Memorial Hall (also 27th) 16 Over Wyre & Garstang Focus Magazines www.focusmags.co.uk Tel: (01253) 813433 Event Advertising & Editorial: sue@focusmags.co.uk Business & Commercial Advertising: helen@focusmags.co.uk Postal submissions: Focus Magazine, 132 Highfield Rd, Blackpool, FY4 2HH Cover design by Phil S Clarkson | Printed by Moulton Printing | © Focus Magazines 2015

What’s on in Garstang

Tuesday 13th Bingo - Friends of Trinity Hospice - St Oswald’s Parish Hall 22 Coffee Stop - Catterall Village Hall 57 Wednesday 14th ‘The Brontes of Haworth’ - Galloways Blind Society 6 ‘The History of Lancashire’s Countryside’ - Garstang URC 27 ‘In My View’ - Garstang Camera Club’ 32 Afternoon Tea Dance - Acresfield Health Club & Spa 33 Bowland Choir - Garstang Library (also 28th) 49 ITHA Travel Talks (also 21st) 54 Wednesday 16th Harvest Supper - St Michaels on Wyre Church 56 Thursday 15th Charity Lunch - Ferrari’s Hotel - Cancer Help Preston 45 Friday 16th Country & Western Theme Night - Cardiac Risk in the Young 19 Monday 19th Garstang Wine Circle - Garstang Arts Centre 7 Tuesday 20th Members Exhibition - Garstang Painting Club - Arts Centre 22 Catterall Gardening Club - Catterall Village Hall 25 Floral Art Group - Garstang Arts Centre 55 Wednesday 21st Harvest Lunch - Garstang 3Fs - Garstang Methodist Church 5 Bridging the Gap - Hearing Aid Support - Garstang Library 48 Garstang Musical Productions - ‘21st Centrury Musicals’ 53 Thursday 22nd Dennis Ellsworth - Garstang Unplugged 41 Friday 23rd F.L.O.W. - Over 60’s Lunch - Garstang Free Methodist Church 41 Poetry Appreciation - Garstang Arts Centre 55 Saturday 24th Kirkby Lonsdale - Garstang Ramblers 12 Jumble Sale - Oak Road Social Centre 40 Christmas Fair - Garstang Arts Centre (until 28th Nov) 55 Sunday 25th Teatime Church - Garstang Free Methodists 12 Monday 26th Free Microchipping - RSPCA 30 Tuesday 27th ‘Costa Rica’ - Fylde Bird Club 31 Wednesday 28th Garstang Unplugged Singer’s Night 41 Cherestanc WI - Garstang URC Hall 57 Thursday 29th ‘Postal History of the Irish Sea Crossing’ - Garstang Stamp Club 7 Friday 30th Time to Chat - Garstang Library Meeting Room 41 Saturday 31st Charity Card Sale - Garstang URC 4 Stocks Reservoir - Garstang Ramblers 12 Halloween at the Animal Centre 31 November 2015 deadline for editorial and adverts Monday 19th October November deliveries commence 19th October 2015 While every care is taken in the preparation of this magazine to ensure accuracy, Focus Magazines cannot be held responsible for editorial content supplied by contributors. Our acceptance of an editorial item or an advertisement does not necessarily indicate our endorsement of the products, services or views contained within it.

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOC

FESTIVAL BOWLAND

Our in-store collection in Sainsburys on 5th Sept raised £213.60. Our thanks go to Sainsburys and all those generous people who contributed.

Bowland Brought to Musical Life Tues 6th Oct - 7:30pm

On Thurs 1st Oct we are holding a Coffee Morning in Garstang URC from 10:00am -12:30pm. There will be stalls and a raffle and entry is free. On Sat 31st Oct we will be joining other charities in Garstang at the Charity Card Sale again at the URC. This is your chance to buy MNDA Christmas Cards. Our last fund raiser of the year is The Victorian Evening with our famous ‘Everyone’s a Winner’ tombola. We are very grateful for your generous support. Any funds raised are used to support local people with MND and to fund research to find a cure. Marie Whalley (01995) 603605

Next month’s Festival Bowland programme will invite music lovers to discover why the area is a feast for the ears as well as the eyes. The Lord of Bowland’s 5th Annual Lecture features an exploration of the ‘Forest of Bowland Suite’ by composer, Christopher Gibbs. The Suite captures in musical form the beauty and mystery of this special place. During the evening event, Chris will talk about the inspiration for his composition, sharing recorded excerpts with his audience. The Festival Bowland event will take place in Browsholme Hall’s Tithe Barn on the evening of Tues 6th Oct at 7:30pm. Admission is free but donations towards Slaidburn Village Archive are welcome on the night.

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FESTIVAL BOWLAND (cont)

GARSTANG 3FS

Places should be booked in advance by contacting either Slaidburn Village Archive (01200) 446161 (open Wed & Fri, 11:00am 3:00pm), or the Forest of Bowland AONB (01200) 448000 or emailing sandra.silk@ lancashire.gov.uk

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HELP BEAT CANCER Fundraising Group Thanks to everyone who is supporting our “Charity Do” 3 course Dinner & Disco Sat 10th Oct at The Villa, Wrea Green. Raffle & Auction. Tickets are still available - £35 each. We’re looking forward to a great night. Also we are organizing a day trip towards the end of November with a Christmassy theme – more details in next month’s issue. Jean Horner (01253) 700555, Pat Owen (01995) 672760 or Val Southward (01995) 670800

The Harvest Lunch is on Wed 21st Oct 12:45pm for 1:00pm. If you would like to join us contact Lisa in Wesleys or ring Margaret (01995) 603213. Cost £7 per person. The Forget-me-Not group for those who are missing a loved one meets on Tuesday from 1:00pm. If you feel we can help by talking things over then do come along. Wesleys is now open on Thursday from 10:00am to 2:00pm and on Friday and Saturday from 10:00am. to 6:00pm. So there’s no excuse to miss out on a tasty snack or just a cuppa. We look forward to seeing you. Margaret Abbott

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GALLOWAYS BLIND SOCIETY

CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGS

At our meeting on Wed 14th Oct we look forward to hearing Hannah Easton speak about ‘The Brontes of Haworth’. Then on the Wed 28th Oct we are to be informed of the trials and tribulations of being both a patient and visitor in hospital.

Garstang URC

Our club meets at the Garstang Sports and Social Club on Lancaster Road on alternate Wednesday afternoons from 2:00pm 4:00pm. Anyone interested in joining us will be made most welcome. For further information contact any of the members or myself. Lorna Musgrave (01995) 471319

T’BREAK FOR OVER 60’s

Our Charity Coffee Mornings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Garstang United Reformed Church, Croston Road, 10:00am - 12 noon. Thurs 1st Oct - Motor Neuron Disease Thurs 5th Nov - Forton URC Hilary Ralphs (01995) 603056

SCORTON WI Do you know what ‘Kelly’s Eye’ means or ‘Clickety Click’? Even if you aren’t familiar with Bingo terminology, come along to Scorton WI’s AGM on Tues 13th Oct in Scorton School at 7:30pm.

Garstang Free Methodist Church, Windsor Rd. 10:00am to 11:30am. All welcome.

After the business of selecting the Committee and officers and hearing the annual report, we will relax with a Bingo session. New members always made welcome.

Sharon Henriques

Mary Hodges (01995) 604755

Fri 2nd & 16th Oct

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GARSTANG WINE CIRCLE The Garstang Wine Circle gathered for its AGM and first tasting of the new season on 21st Sept. In his report, Chairman, Don Goodier, outlined the success of the circle during the previous year. Ten wine tastings were held during the year including wines from Martinez Wines in Ilkley and Bowland Vintners at Whitewell. A group of members had also travelled to Sicily for a very successful food and wine holiday. Subscriptions remain unchanged for the next 12 months. The evening’s tasting consisted of six wines, two white and four red presented by Brian Heaton, Richard Harrison, Anne Marie Whitehead, Jackson Wicks, Mervyn Stokes and Guy Pugh. Members were taken on a journey around the world with excellent examples of the wide range of wines available from Spain, New Zealand, France, Sicily and Chile. A selection of wines which included something to tempt the pallate of everyone at the meeting. The next meeting will be on Mon 19th Oct, 7:30pm in the Arts Centre with Stuart Rothwell from The Vineyard in Ramsbottom. The circle is happy to welcome new members at the start of the season. Enquires about membership can be made to Don Goodier (01995) 603720. Mervyn Stokes

GARSTANG STAMP CLUB Thurs 1st Oct ‘Tonga Tin Can Mail’ by Dr A Slater Thurs 15th Oct Members Displays E - H Thurs 29th Oct ‘Postal History of the Irish Sea Crossings’ J. Tweed Meetings are held in the Meeting Room of Garstang Library, Windsor Road. PR3 1ED from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Subscriptions Adults £10 Under 18 £1 D Jones (01995) 602665

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GARSTANG MILLENNIUM GREEN All Things Water Wed 7th Oct at 7.30pm URC Hall, Croston Road, Garstang Garstang Millennium Green Trust are pleased to present a talk by the Canal and River Trust (formerly British Waterways) on the subject of “All Things Water”. Have you ever wondered about living a life afloat? Or would you just like to know more about how our canals are run and managed? Come along on Wed 7th Oct at 7:30pm. Admission is £3.00 and includes tea/coffee and biscuits. A raffle will also be held. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of Garstang Millennium Green (registered charity no. 1079032). We are a small charity that owns and runs the 3.7 ha of public open space alongside the River Wyre that makes up Garstang Millennium Green. We are run entirely by volunteers and receive no financial assistance from the Local Authority. All the work carried out on the Green is carried out by dedicated volunteers, who give up a lot of their free time to maintain this area for you to enjoy. Please support us and come and enjoy an informative evening. Christine Cummins

INNER WHEEL Our Strawberry Tea, held in September, was very successful. The weather was very kind to us and a lot of money was raised for President Charmaine’s charity which is Fylde Coast Women’s Aid. The Mayor of Garstang was in attendance and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Our new Inner Wheel has now started and we have a very interesting programme ahead. If you would like to know more about our activities ring our Secretary Maureen Garstang (01995) 604336.

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JONGLEURS Fri 16th Oct - 8:00pm Marine Hall, Fleetwood Jongleurs comedy nights are back by popular demand. They tore the roof off last time, so now the country’s best stand-up comedians are back on the stage at the Marine Hall once more. Don’t miss the hilarious Peter White, Micky P Kerr and Rudi Lickwood who will be joined on the night by compère Kevin Dewsbury. It’s a great Friday night out so grab a group of friends and enjoy the funniest night out in town. Don’t miss this chance to see two hours of today’s funniest stand-up – book your tickets now! Tickets are just £12 or £10 each if you book at table of ten or more. To book your seats call Marine Hall on (01253) 887693 or visit www.marinehall.co.uk

HARVEST IN CATTERALL Tues 6th Oct Hello from Inglewhite Church, we would love you to join us, younger or older.

Activities for children (Year 6 and below). Crafts and games from 5:00pm.

Remember tea and coffee will be available from 5:30pm

Venue Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall, The Avenue, Churchtown.

Everyone invited to this all age Catterall Community Event.

Service. A short ‘all age’ harvest service will take place at 6:30pm.

Tea for all ages at 6:00pm. Cost £2 per adult. Children free.

Come along to register your interest for our new Primary School Age Youth Club. Lesley Hardman

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CALL MY BLUFF Garstang Arts Centre Sat 10th Oct at 7:30pm

Those taking part in the Garstang revival will be former Garstang town crier John Davis, ex-Arts Centre chairman Mary Thornber, one-time minister of Garstang United Reformed Church Rev David Greenwood, retired headteacher Ann Wicks and Catterall photographer Andy Stewart.

Remember the popular TV word game ‘Call My Bluff’ which ran from 1965 to 1988? Celebrity panellists were invited to give the meaning of forgotten English words which were once in common parlance. The snag was out of various definitions given only one Taking of the role of chairman for the evening was true. will be former Courier journalist Anthony Snollygoster, labefy, zetetic, waysgoose, Coppin who will be assisted by Garstang jabot and loranthaceous (see meanings physiotherapist Marie Whalley. below) were typical of the kind of words which Entry by ticket only, price £5 including nibbles, puzzled both panellists and viewers, until from Garstang Arts Centre and Market Place enlightened by one of the panel members News, Garstang. The event will have cafewho - after a teasing interrogation - revealed style seating, and those attending are invited the correct definition. to bring their own wine. (Glasses provided). Now the game is set for a one-night revival All proceeds from ticket sales will be put to to raise funds for Garstang Arts Centre. Arts Centre funds. For further information ring Two panels of local celebrities will compete (01995) 605824. against each other to work out the meanings Meanings of a host of different old English words. Snollygoster: an unscrupulous politician Labefy: to weaken Zetetic: to proceed by means of inquiry Waysgoose: a social event or holiday involving printers

Jabot: a decorative ruffle worn round the neck Loranthaceous: a type of mistletoe Anthony Coppin

GARSTANG 3Ls Life Long Learning Our next meeting is on Fri 2nd Oct at Garstang URC on Croston Road at 2:00pm. The speaker is Mr. Bruce Allen on ‘A Peruvian Experience’. As always all are welcome. In addition, for this month only, we offer all visitors free entrance including refreshment. This represents a saving of £2.50 on the day . Frank Jones (01995) 600938

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GARSTANG RAMBLERS Sat 3rd Oct - Irwel Trail Sat 10th Oct - Staveley/Gurnal Dubbs Sat 24th Oct - Kirby Lonsdale Sat 31st Oct - Stocks Reservoir Our August programme comprised mainly (and unusually) Lake District walks. The first was a walk from Glen Mary Bridge to and along the Tarn Hows Lake. From there we ascended Black Crag where, in the sunshine, there was a 360 degree panorama of all the South Lakes hills and mountains. The next ramble started in Skipton. We strode out to a peak called Sharp Haw which had good views of part of the Yorkshire hills and valleys. Returning to Skipton, there was time for a quick look around Skipton market before returning to Garstang. Coniston and Yew Tree Tarn was our next walk. This started in Coniston and ascended

to the beautiful Tarn Hows lake where we had our packed lunches on the shore. Returning to Coniston via the woodland surrounding Yew Tree Tarn, we had time for coffee and cakes in the town centre. Our final walk of the month was to Walla Crag, which is situated on the eastern side of Derwent Water. We started our walk along the lakeside, having coffee on seating near Derwent Boat Hire. Turning east and ascending Walla Crag gave good views of many northern Lakeland fells (Skidaw, Blencathra, Cat Bells etc) and views across Derwent Water to Lake Bassenthwaite. We are always welcoming to new walkers and try to find new and interesting places to ramble in. If you would like to join us on any future walk or just want to talk to us to find out more please call our secretary. Carol Stenning (01995) 601478

CALDER VALE METHODIST CHURCH Monthly Coffee Mornings Sat 3rd Oct from 10:00am till 12 noon. Coffee, cakes craft and a quiz. All proceeds will go towards Macmillan Cancer Support. Usual stalls, refreshments etc. Sat 7th Nov we will support The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Edith Gorst (01995) 602078

GARSTANG FREE METHODISTS Thurs 1st Oct: Janet Chapman, 7:30pm at church. All welcome. Wed 7th Oct: Ladies Walk & Coffee Morning. Meet at church at 10:00am. All welcome. Sun 25th Oct: Teatime Church Fun, food, crafts and games for all ages. 4:00 - 6:00 pm No unaccompanied children please. Ruth Shuttleworth

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NATURE’S REMEDIES I thought I would look into the wonderful world of herbs this month. Herbal remedies are effective, gentle and very safe. They work in harmony with your body rather than ‘imposing’ changes upon it as many modern pharmaceutical drugs do. Many people turn their back on nature’s way, whilst forgetting that the vast majority of modern drugs are derived from plants! A common experience I see is people taking a herbal remedy without the right advice and thus find it does not work….leading to the belief that all herbs do not work. Therefore, always get good advice from someone who is trained to offer you the advice, whether that is a trained medical herbalist or welltrained staff at a local health store. Of course, one must not forget that your lifestyle and behaviour also contribute to your health so taking a herbal remedy to lose weight whilst gorging on doughnuts and

chips then watching five hours of television a night is, unfortunately, doomed to failure! So here is a list of some useful herbs for common complaints: Sleep problems: Try Valerian and Hops as pills, tinctures or tea. Allergies: Nettles can reduce allergic reactions as can Vitamin C. Take a little Vitamin C every day and regularly drink nettle tea. Ginger is great and is good if you have chesty congestion. Digestive troubles: Peppermint is soothing. If you are very sensitive try Tormentil which is very calming to the gut. Varicose Veins: Aesculus (horse chestnut) has been proven to help ease the discomfort, help prevent further trouble and even aid regeneration of poor veins. Please try this before electing for surgery! Nausea after fatty or rich foods: try Milk Thistle extract which is also useful after too much to drink (though I do not endorse such behaviour of course!). Pain Relief: Arnica gel is very gentle acting but effective, good for chronic pain but also for trauma such as bruises or if your back has just ‘gone’. Devil’s Claw is also a natural pain reliever. If the pain is nerve pain try St John’s Wort which is also good for mild depression. For low moods try the above or use Lemon Balm (Melissa) which has a mood lifting property. If you’re a chap who is having to get up at night to pass water and it is starting to affect your sleep….most often because of a benign enlarged prostate – step one, see your GP, if all is okay step two is to try Saw Palmetto or Prostasan which can really help these symptoms. To prevent colds and flu use Echinacea which helps the efficiency of your immune system.

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NATUREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REMEDIES (cont)

SEQUENCE DANCES - CLAUGHTON

If you have menopausal symptoms remember that this is a natural process, NOT a disease. Time will cure it but there are useful herbs to help ease symptoms if they are particularly bad. With any hormonal problem you must cut out all added sugars which can often provide benefits without other intervention.

Tues Oct 13th & 27th Claughton Memorial Hall

Sage has known sweat regulating properties thus is good for hot flushes.

GARSTANG PHOENIX WI

Agnus Castus is useful for regulating menstruation both as part of the menopause but also in general but do not use it if you are on the contraceptive pill.

Music by John Lancaster. ÂŁ3.00 per person. Regular dances arranged so why not come and join us? Nancy Cowell (01995) 605803 Sharon Henriques

Garstang Phoenix WI will be holding their AGM on Wed 14th Oct at 2:00pm at Garstang United Reformed Church Hall.

There are a myriad of wonderful herbs. Get the right advice and give them a go!

A new Committee will be elected and there will be a report of the activities held during the past twelve months. When the official business has been finalised afternoon tea will be served and members will have time to socialise. Visitors and new members will be very welcome.

Nick Tofalos

Lesley Wilson (01995) 605274

Avena Sativa (oats) is very calming which can also be great at any time of stress as well as with the mood swings that may occur at menopause.

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS Lion Ian Chapman It was with deep sadness that members learned of the sudden death of Lion Ian - a long-serving member of the Club. He died on the 18th August, in Southampton Hospital, following a severe stroke. Lion Ian was born in Hove and joined the Lions Organisation in Maidstone, Kent. Through his work with various Omnibus companies, he lived and worked in Bristol, the West Riding of Yorkshire and after joining the Ribble Bus Company finally settled in Garstang, where he joined the Club in 1980. He immediately became involved in the Club’s activities, taking on many roles over the years. He was presented with a Melvin

Jones Award for his dedicated service. He remained an Affiliate Member when he and his wife, Barbara, moved down to Nursling, near Southampton two years ago and would phone his apologies, before each monthly meeting! The Club was represented at his funeral by Lion Allan Townsend. Rugby Club - Junior’s Summer Camp The Club loaned their marquee for this event, held from Tuesday, 25th August, until Friday, 28th August. The event was well supported and participants enjoyed the whole event. Lancashire Game Festival Members helped with the car parking at this new event at Scorton in September. Attendance was very good over the two days, with great interest shown and members were kept busy at this final parking event of the season.

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS Kepple Lane Fun Day The Lions were asked to erect their marquee for this event, held for the second year running. The Club also gave a donation towards the donkey rides during the day. The Great North Run The Club sponsored Lion Rob Barbour, who participated in this popular event. Zone Chairman Lion Carole O’Brien has taken on the role of Zone Chairman, at the start of the Lion’s New Year. She will be officially visiting the five Clubs in the Zone during her year of office and holding four Zone meetings, attended by members of each club, who report on their various activities throughout the year. We wish her well in this role. Finally, Lion Allan Townsend has retired from the role of Secretary and handed over to Lion David Lewis, who is also currently VicePresident. We wish him every success in his new role.

Once again we are holding a Market Stall in Garstang Town Centre, Sat 10th Oct from 9:00am – 3:00pm, with a wonderful array of both new and pre-loved items. Country & Western Theme Night Fri 16th Oct - 7:30pm at The Stumble Inn at Myerscough, supporting both Rosemere Cancer Foundation and CRY. Catchy music, line dancing, raffle, supper and so much more! Tickets, including buffet: adults £7; child £4; Family £20 (2 adults, 2 children). Fancy dress is optional with prizes for the best dressed female, male and child. For tickets call Sam 07904 729 891, Sue 07946 446 244, Paula 07785 106 976 or email paulahez.ph@gmail.com To learn more about the work that CRY do see www.c-r-y.org.uk Paula Hezmondhalgh

As always, the Club welcomes new members and we meet at The Royal Oak Hotel on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8:00pm. E-mail: garstanglions@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.garstanglions.co.uk Facebook: Garstang Lions Lion Peter Ryder (01995) 604688

CARDIAC RISK in the YOUNG (CRY) What a brilliant community event the Kepple Lane Fun Day was! Thank you to the Trustees for inviting us to have a stand at this fabulous event and to all that supported our cause. The Hearts and Huggies Tombola and Guess Ted’s Birthday games raised a lot of smiles as well as £231 towards a screening event. We’d also like to thank the Over Wyre Bowling League for a generous donation of £264 from their President’s Day Raffle held at Guy’s – your kind support is much appreciated.

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WINDSOR SURGERY Book your Flu Vaccination This year the Department of Health are not sending out letters to remind those patients eligible for a free flu vaccination. Please book your vaccination now either via reception or online at www.windsorsurgery. nhs.uk. If you have not yet registered for online access, please visit the website for further information or ask at reception. If you are unsure if you are eligible, please ask your doctor or nurse for advice. Meningitis ACWY Vaccine The MenACWY vaccine is a new vaccination programme for all 17 and 18 year olds born between 1st Sept 1996 and 31st Aug 1997. It protects against meningitis and septicaemia. If you are eligible but have not yet had your vaccination, please call the surgery on

(01995) 603350 to book your appointment now. If you decide not to have the vaccination, please let us know so we can enter the information onto your medical records. The MenACWY vaccine is also offered in place of the MenC vaccine to older first-time university entrants (up to 25 years of age). Friends and Family: August 2015 We are very pleased to report that 96% of our patients said they were either ‘extremely likely’ or ‘likely’ to recommend us. The remaining 4% said they were neither likely nor unlikely. 94% of feedback was received through SMS, 2% online and 4% via our paper surveys available in reception. Following a suggestion made at our last Patient Reference Group meeting, this month

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WINDSOR SURGERY (cont) we amended the second question of the survey. We replaced ‘Can you tell us why you rated us in the way’ to ‘If you could change one thing about our surgery, what would it be?’ Comments received this month include: ‘Twice I’ve been told you can’t see a Dr about two problems in one visit. You have to make two different appointments! Seems a waste of valuable time?’ We have two highly trained Nurse Practitioners who deal with the bulk of the more minor illnesses that patients present with. This means the doctors generally see the more complex patients and rarely get a minor problem that they can deal with in less than their 15 minute appointment times. For them to deal with more than one such problem within 15 minutes is simply not realistic and would mean they would be constantly running late. Occasionally, if

appropriate, the doctors will deal with more than one problem but no patient likes to feel rushed and equally patients do not like to be kept waiting unnecessarily. If you think you require more than 15 minutes for your appointment then please ask for a double appointment. ‘I wouldn’t change anything.’ ‘Nothing. The surgery is the best I’ve ever been to.’ Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in the survey. Your feedback is very much appreciated. We are now on Facebook. Please visit www. facebook.com/WindsorSurgery and ‘like’ our page for the quickest way to receive the Surgery news. Your support is appreciated. The Windsor Surgery Team (01995) 603616

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FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE It’s that time of year again! The Trinity Christmas cards are now on sale and the Over Wyre Group will be selling them at the Hambleton Coffee Mornings at the United Reformed Church on Sandy Lane between 10:00am and noon on Wed 14th Oct and Wed 28th Oct and at a coffee morning at the Methodist Church on Lancaster Road in Knott End on Fri 20th Nov between 9:30am and 12 noon. The Knott End Coffee Morning is in aid of Trinity and will have other stalls as well. Please come along and join us for a coffee and a catch up. We will be selling Christmas cards at other venues around the district. Please keep an eye open for us. Our monthly Bingo sessions at St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Preesall, continue on the second Tuesday of every month – the next one will be on Tues 13th Oct at 8:00pm.

Our 2015 AGM will be held at The Squash, Lancaster Road, Knott End on Mon 9th Nov at 7:30pm. We would be very happy to welcome anyone who has an interest in helping us to raise our share of the £5 million that Trinity has to raise every year to provide its vital services. We need new ideas all the time and look forward to expanding our small but friendly group. We meet on the second Monday of the month at The Squash. Helen Lomax (01253) 702743

GARSTANG PAINTING CLUB Well, after an exciting August with the Arts Festival and a very interesting September including Anthony Barrow’s demonstration of acrylics, watercolours, gesso and charcoal and of course the ‘Ron Coombes Exhibition’ we are now ready for a more relaxed time with another ‘brusho’ members only workshop/ demonstration with Judith Farnworth on Wed 14th Oct. That is until we exhibit the skills we have learned in our own members’ exhibition opening on Tues 20th Oct. Some of the exhibits may have been seen before but most are for sale and this promises to be a very interesting and varied exhibition at the Garstang Arts Centre running through to (good heavens!) the Christmas Craft Fair! So, for anyone looking for a unique and attractive gift for that time of year, come and browse through the art exhibition. There will be a variety of subjects on show to suit every taste. For more information contact McCormick 07786 271450. Bill Barnes

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GREY MATTER TEST (ans page 59) 1. Name two of the three weapons used in Olympic Fencing.

11. What country is home to the Dingo fence?

2. A ‘cackle’ is the appropriate name for a group of which animal?

12. How many Darling children in Peter Pan?

3. In which city did Mozart die?

13. What is the star sign for 20th July?

4. What is the common name for the mineral ‘pyrite’?

14. What does an entomologist collect?

5. What is Japan’s highest mountain? 6. Which is the highest category of hurricane - Category 1 or Category 5? 7. What is a maker of hats called?

15. The term ‘chukkas’ is used in which sport? 16. Who wrote ‘The Communist Manifesto’? 17. Richard E Grant was Withnail, but who was I?

8. What is mixed with champagne to make a kir royale cocktail?

18. What city boasts the shrine said to mark the spot where the prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven?

9. The acronym NASA stands for what?

19. Who became known as ‘Scarface’?

10. Through which city did Lady Godiva ride naked?

20. What would you be classifying by studying arches, ridges and whorls?

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CATTERALL GARDENING CLUB The September meeting was full of tips and advice for the coming Spring. Tim Smith from Lytham St Annes, suggested plants for Spring colour to be planted now while the soil is still warm. He illustrated his talk with colourful images of plants which would work well together with Spring bulbs. The photographs of North Yorkshire showing daffodils planted by a river were stunning and made us realise that there were many gardening jobs to be completed before the winter arrives, and spurred us on to get the bulbs in the soil this week! We would like to thank Tim for his humorous talk and interesting gardening advice. Our next and final meeting of the season will be on Tues 20th Oct at 7:00pm in Catterall Village Hall. We will be celebrating our first year as a gardening club by having a social evening, which will include a team quiz event, so bring a pen and think of a great gardening name for your team! We hope to see you there. Any plants, cakes or raffle prizes would be much appreciated. During the year, I have been taking photographs of Catterall Gardening Club evenings, and have made a photographic diary of our meetings, which will be on display. There will also be photographs showing Catterall in Bloom 2015 and Stone Cross Gardens with their new community garden and stone seat. Thank you to everyone who helped with the September meeting. Your help is always appreciated. The beautiful dahlias which Andrew and Joan brought to the plant table were spectacular, and shows that we have some talented gardeners in Catterall! Please contact Jan (01995) 604771 or Netta (01995) 605385

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Naturalist, historian, angler and author, Malcolm Greenhalgh is the guest speaker at the next meeting of Garstang Historical Society. His topic will be ‘The History of Lancashire’s Countryside’ - a look at how the county’s natural landscape has evolved over the centuries, including issues such as enclosures, land drainage, agricultural improvements and modern farming methods. Malcolm studied Biological Sciences at university and has a doctorate in the ecology of estuaries. He was a lecturer for sixteen years before becoming a freelance writer. He is the author of many books on a variety of topics ranging from fly fishing and birdwatching to local and natural history. His book “The River Ribble: The History and Natural History of a River” (Carnegie Publishing, 2008) has become something of a regional classic. When not out in the countryside with his flyfishing rods, nets and binoculars, Malcolm enjoys growing fruit and vegetables, cooking and eating good food, and drinking good wine. He hates the rudeness and ignorance of so many modern Englishmen (and women), cats that defecate on his vegetable patch, and most politicians and (un)civil servants.

South Car Park, Blackpool. Full size steam engines, miniature engines, tractors, classic cars and commercial vehicles alongside a traditional fun fair, kids games, catering and a craft tent with a large selection of jams and preservatives, jewelery, rally memorabilia, office stationary and sweets. A beer tent will be open both days with entertainment during the day and night with a great selection of real ales, cider and other beers. On Sunday, awards will be given for Best in Show etc around 3:00pm. Adults £5:00, children £3:00 and concessions: £3:50; We look forward to meeting you at the rally! Blackpool Steam

CABUS WI Wed 7th Oct The speaker for October is Mr Damien Carr, who will talk to us about Jewellery. The competition is a small jewellery box. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm at Cabus Village Hall. We would love to see new members at our meetings. Margaret Swift (01995) 606676

His illustrated talk on the history of Lancashire’s countryside is at Garstang United Reformed Church hall, on Wed 14th Oct at 7.30pm. Members and visitors are advised to arrive early as recent lectures at the Society have attracted capacity audiences. If the audiences get any bigger it will be a case of standing room only. For more information ring chairman Peter Burrell (01995) 603359 (after 6pm) or visit www.garstanghistoricalsociety.org.uk

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CROSSWORD (ans page 59) Across 1. Composer, famous for his Fifth Symphony (9) 7. Lexicon (10) 10. Backwards (at sea) (6) 11. Leaseholder (6) 14. Slivers of wood used after eating (10) 15. Reduced (9) Down 2. Legend (4) 3. Art Gallery (4) 4. Musician in orchestra (6) 5. Hard material covering teeth (6) 6. Religions songs (5) 8. Nation (5) 9. Nap, forty winks (6) 10. Berth, newsreader (6) 12. The Leaning Tower of ____ (4) 13. Scottish island (4)

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AUDIENCE WITH MALCOLM HEBDEN Garstang Arts Centre Sat 3rd Oct, 2:00pm One of Britain’s most popular actors, Malcolm Hebden, who plays busybody Norris Coles in TV soap Coronation Street, is appearing in Garstang. Malcolm, who lives in the Ribble Valley, is special guest at an afternoon fundraiser for Garstang Arts Centre. He will take to the stage with his former drama tutor and longstanding friend, Garstang resident Mr James Dodding. ‘An audience with Malcolm Hebden’ will see the soap star interviewed about his life on stage, TV, and as a theatre director. The audience will also be invited to ask questions - though Malcolm won’t be giving away any storylines!

His debut in Coronation Street in 1974 was not as Norris, but as Mavis Riley’s Spanish boyfriend Carlos. Malcolm first appeared as Norris Cole in 1994 and left the programme in 1997, returning to the role in 1999. He also made an appearance in ‘Last of the Summer Wine’. The Corrie star has won numerous awards including Funniest Character in both 2001 and 2002 in the ‘Inside Soap’ Awards and Best Onscreen Partnership (with Norris’s then business partner, Rita Sullivan - played by Barbara Knox) in 2006. ‘An Audience with Malcolm Hebden’ is at Garstang Arts Centre on Sat 3rd Oct at 2:00pm. The event is strictly ticket only which are £5 including refreshments, available from the Arts Centre and Market Place News, Garstang. Anthony Coppin

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RSPCA Charity Shops Our Charity Shops are in desperate need of decent furniture to sell in aid of raising much needed funds for the animals at the centre. So anyone who has some items they may be happy to part with, the shop can pick up from their homes. Dogs We now have dogs in for re-homing. We hope to have quite a few available shortly but we are starting up slowly with dog numbers. Please check our website at www.rspcablackpool. org.uk for updates on types we have available. Free Microchipping at Lancaster Charity Shop Mon 26th Oct. Sally

Sally is a senior lady still looking for a loving retirement home. She has been with us since April. We would like to find her a foster home as soon as we can. Medical costs for Sally will be covered. She came into the centre with her sister Tilly when their owner passed away. We would like to rehome them together but this is not essential. However if she is not rehomed with Tilly she would prefer to be the only pet in the household. Sally is a senior lady needing a quiet home to live out her retirement. She would prefer not to live with children as too much noise and activity can be stressful for her. She was found to be in poor health when she

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arrived at the centre so was sent for tests. Blood test results showed that she had high liver enzymes though after investigation no obvious cause was found. This is all part of getting old and is nothing to worry about. It simply means that in the future she may have to have liver supplements tablets or a special Hepatic Food diet.

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She will also require regular check-ups with the vet but this is understandable for her age. Sally is affectionate and likes to spend her day relaxing in her bed. Halloween at the Animal Centre on Sat 31st Oct 11:00am - 4:00pm. Pumpkin carving, fancy dress competition, tombola, cake stall, raffle, spooky treasure hunt and lots more! We still have four male degus all needing new homes. They have been with us for five months now. Donation amount for adoption is £30 per pair Natasha Henderson (01253) 703000

We are a small, friendly Bird Watching club meeting at 7:45pm on the 4th Tuesday each month at The River Wyre in Poulton’ We have speakers and other events throughout the year. For £3.00 you can attend one of our meetings to show you what we do as a club or join as a member - £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £5 or for a family £22 each year jean.wagstaff@hotmail.co.uk www.fyldebirdclub.org

MEAT BINGO Winmarleigh Village Hall First Wednesday of the month September May 7:30pm prompt. Refreshments served at half time. All welcome! For more information contact (01995) 600715

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB with 4 other Fylde Camera Clubs. Then on the Wed 21st Oct we will bring back an image of the Lake District, to see what miracles have been performed with software, both free and expensive, to turn the flat and mundane into works of art, or so we hope.

October makes summer seem so far away, with misty mornings and yellows and browns dominating pictures of foliage. A time for harvest festivals, with fruit and flowers decorating the churches. A time to welcome Christine Widdall, MPAGB EFIAP and ABPE, on Wed 14th Oct, for a presentation of her photographic prints entitled ‘In My View’.

There will then be a free week to get entries ready for the Newcomers and Summer Cups, minus pictures of raindrops and storms at Blackpool, missing because we really are a bunch of fine weather photographers. Derek Pratt DOWN ON THE FARM

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Dairy farming is in crisis and the village shop has closed. So as a positive action to combat milk prices falling by 28% since November last year, my husband John decided that St Michaels village would benefit from a local farm’s Milk Bar. The Milk Bar on Hall Lane has been open for a few weeks now and I hope the village see us as an asset. We sell milk produced on our family farm, a plus to anyone considering food miles! Pilling potatoes, free range eggs and logs. Our milk is branded as NEMi even though our family name is Swale. This stands for Naturally Enriched Milk innovations. Our cows’ feed contains an organic yeast supplement to promote their health which as

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DOWN ON THE FARM (cont) an added bonus creates milk 30% higher in antioxidants, giving a boost to our immune system in a process approved by Trading Standards. We have really enjoyed meeting people who come to the Milk Bar. Even after a few weeks there is still a great feeling of pride each time a customer buys from us. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Milk Bar. Shopping locally is a great way to support our rural economy and keeping village shops open since if we don’t use them we lose them! Anne Swale

GARSTANG HOCKEY Club Day It was a fantastic turnout on Sun 13th Sept for Garstang’s annual Club Open Day. The day kicked-off with a junior tournament which was held on a new surface for the first time - tarmac! The club are working in partnership with Garstang Community Academy to get a synthetic pitch installed and the day was attended by Garstang Academy’s ‘PitchIn’ project team and England Hockey’s Clubs and Facilities Manager - Louise Bull. GLHC ran a very successful Bakeoff which saw lots of healthy competition. The day was nicely rounded off with some friendly, competitive hockey by the parents and nonusual hockey players!

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AFTERNOON TEA DANCE Wed 14th Oct - 2:00pm to 3:30pm Acresfield Health Club & Spa. A6, Garstang, PR3 1PH. £3.00 Per person. Includes tea or coffee and biscuits and tuition of basic dance steps. A donation will be made to Derian House. (Non-members welcome). For further information ring Catherine (01995) 604975

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COMPUTER SAFETY After looking at the basics for hardware and software in previous months, it’s time to turn to the user side of things – this means you! Everything we’ve covered so far needs YOU to either do or not do certain things, e.g. make sure that updates are applied and security programs enabled. There are a number of other aspects where the user is key, as a machine which is fully updated and protected by security software is still at risk if, for example, the bad guys get hold of your passwords. So let’s start by looking at some of the general ways you can safeguard your activities – both online and away from the computer. The handling of scam phone calls has been mentioned before, but it’s always worth repeating that companies such as Microsoft do not ring people up to say that you have a problem on your computer. If you receive any calls asking about computer problems, please just say ‘no thank you’ and hang up. Do not give any of your details, especially logins or passwords, and please don’t follow any instructions they give you to type on the computer. Similarly BT do not ring to collect a credit card payment for an unpaid bill which you are unaware of, with a threat to immediately disconnect your phone if you don’t pay. And your bank will not ring to ask you to withdraw your savings from your main account and deposit it into a ‘special’ new one. Police advice regarding bank and credit card thefts is as follows: “Your bank or the police will never call, visit or email you to request your login details or PIN, or to collect your card. If you receive such a request, it will always be fraud, so protect yourself and call the police.” If you are concerned about any call, make a note straight away with as much detail about what they said and try doing 1471 to get their

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number (although this is generally ‘withheld’). Then ask a friend or family member, or another expert, for advice or phone the police.

A big thank you to everyone involved in the Fun Day on Sunday 13th Sept, helping it to be such a success.

If you want to ring your bank or the police to check, try to use a different telephone e.g. a mobile. If you can’t, be sure to hang up for at least five minutes before you dial out, or call a friend (whose voice you recognise) before making the important call as fraudsters will try to stay on the line to answer your call.

The sun shone and the Vikings were defeated by the children! Several hundred people attended during the day and the response was “they had had a good time”! A special thank you to the Scouts for manning the BBQ in the searing heat!

The same advice about not giving information away applies to emails too, and this will be covered in detail next month. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out some of the advice available on the Get Safe Online website at www.getsafeonline.org and if you have any questions or concerns about security, then please do give me a ring for a quick chat. Joan Bailey 07528 173 891

They and one or two others are already booked for next year, when we aim to make the day bigger and better again. Look out for the date to be announced shortly and get it in your diaries. Once again the Trustees were delighted with the support for the event which will now become our ‘annual’ event. Gordon Harter, Joan Baptie, Joe Gilmour & Andy Brown - Trustees - Kepple Lane Park

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At last weeks’ meeting we discovered that we had collected enough for two toilets. We may even reach three when all the money is in! Info on this charity at www.toilettwinning. org

Regional President’s main charity event to raise funds for Water Aid. Members from all over the North West region enjoyed an entertaining presentation and fashion show by Kitty Brown Boutique of Carnforth. As members sipped their Bucks Fizz and nibbled on canapés, Kitty entertained us demonstrating how to create a variety of looks using scarves. The event was very well attended and we expect to have raised a sizable sum for this charity that provides essential basic health care.

Special Day For Garstang Soroptimists On Sunday 20th Sept, Garstang Soroptimists celebrated the 42nd Anniversary of the Chartering of their club. Many things have changed since 1973 but the ethos of the organisation remains the same – women working together to create a better life for women wherever they are. Our friends in the region came to help us celebrate with a delightful lunch at Wyrebank, Garstang.

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) holding a Coffee Morning at the Crofters Hotel Garstang, A6 in aid of MacMillan Cancer support. Please pop along if you can to support this charity. Wed 28th Oct is our Speaker Evening and we are fortunate to have Mr John Wareing to talk to us about Water Aid. You are cordially invited to join us and find out more about the importance of supporting this work. We meet at 7:30pm at the Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club. Just pop in and say hello. HOT News! Royalty is to attend our conference! It has just been confirmed that HRH Princess Ann will be attending our Federation Conference in Glasgow on the 5th - 7th November. Seven members of Soroptimist International Garstang will be attending this inspiring conference with the theme - ‘Delivering the

Difference’. I look forward to reporting back to you on what promises to be a most interesting and informative few days. Back Pack Project As we approach our 150th Back Pack, may I say a big thank you to everyone who is supporting us with our ongoing Back Pack Project. Continued thanks to The Mustard Seed Café - opposite the Wheatsheaf Pub, Garstang for continuing to act as our drop-off point in town. They are open 10:00am to 2:00pm Thurs, Fri and Sat or you can ring (01995) 606604 to arrange collection/drop off. Why not take a look at the bigger picture by visiting www.sigarstang.org or follow us on www.twitter.com/GarstangSorop or www. facebook.com/SoroptimistGarstang Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604

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CAT SMITH MP United Utilities August saw many Wyre residents unable to drink water from the tap, use the water for food preparation or cleaning teeth for a month. United Utilities issued a ‘boil water notice’ after discovering cryptosporidium in the water at the Franklaw treatment centre. During the water contamination period many constituents got in touch with me and I did manage to get resolutions to issues faced by families and businesses locally. Now the issue has been resolved and it’s safe to drink from the tap again – hurrah! However, I have been contacted by some constituents whose businesses were adversely affected and are in the process of agreeing a compensation package from United Utilities. EXCLUSIVE LADIES ONLY GYM & BEAUTY SPA

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If you feel you would like my support and assistance in finding a resolution with United Utilities please get in touch. However, I can only help constituents who live in the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency. At the time of writing we are still waiting to find out why the water was contaminated and what steps United Utilities are planning on taking to ensure this doesn’t happen again. Cuts to Tax Credits Despite an outcry against the Government’s plans to cut tax credits, the vote to cut them passed in early September. I opposed these cuts because of the impact it will have on working families up and down the country. To put this into perspective over 3 million families are now facing an average loss of over £1,000. It is shameful that the working people of Britain continue to be punished by this government for a crisis they did not cause. Meanwhile the bankers who were responsible continue to see their wages rise and the bonus culture back. The government have essentially introduced a penalty on work that will actually weaken the incentive for people to look for jobs or take on more hours. The Government have promised that people will be compensated by their so called National Living Wage. However the highly respected and independent think tank, Institute of Fiscal Studies, confirmed that it is “arithmetically impossible” for the Government’s so called ‘National Living Wage’ to make up for these losses. This evidence contradicts the Government’s claims that it seeks to reform the social security system to help people who work. In fact they are just bringing down the welfare bill on the backs of the poor. This is careless, unnecessary and driven purely by ideology. I want both a fair society and a strong economy and this can only be achieved by

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) supporting people in work. I would like to see a plan to do things differently, by supporting a higher wage economy where we directly tackle low pay and insecure work. A New Kind of Politics The Labour Party has spoken with over 1,000 local people taking part in the vote from Lancaster and Fleetwood. With the largest ever ballot in modern politics, we elected Jeremy Corbyn as Leader and Tom Watson as Deputy Leader. For Jeremy Corbyn, his task was immediate and this week he set about ushering in his promised new era of politics. First on the agenda was appointing a new shadow cabinet. Labour’s frontbench was a reflection of both the change and continuity needed to hold this government to account. Most notably, Labour can claim to have delivered, for the first time in history, a shadow cabinet where women are in the majority. I am pleased to be able to play a small role in this with a junior post as a shadow Women and Equalities Minister. Then there was Prime Minister’s Question Time. So often this weekly encounter between Opposition leader and Prime Minister turns into a theatrical clash. An opportunity to hold the Prime Minister to account on behalf of the public just becomes a show of putdowns and soundbites. But Jeremy Corbyn, determined to do things differently, used his first PMQs as Labour Leader to ask some of the questions that the public wanted asked. Questions which were submitted in their thousands. He raised issues on housing, tax credits and mental health. All top priorities for Labour and areas where the Tory Government is failing working people. Constituent? You’re welcome to get in touch… If you live in the Lancaster and Fleetwood

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constituency, which includes Knott End, Preesall, Pilling, Cockerham, Scorton and Forton, please always feel free to get in touch. Email cat.smith.mp@parliament.uk or you can telephone on (01524) 566551.

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JUMBLE SALE Oak Road Social Centre Sat 24th Oct - 12 noon to 4:00pm There will be general jumble and bric-a-brac. Tea and coffee will be available. There will be no entrance fee. Glynis Jones (01995) 604100 or 07543 361 129

Volunteers are urgently needed to join our team at Unit 1, Stoops Weind, Garstang. If you have any time you could spare Mon to Sat please contact Debbie (01995) 606661.

Your time and donations will help to improve the lives of some of the country’s most disadvantaged children. www.childrenssociety.org.uk

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GARSTANG UNPLUGGED Dennis Ellsworth is the second guest of our autumn season. He’s a fixture in his native Canada, and has performed widely to great acclaim, including last year’s ‘Maverick’ Festival.

We will meet on the last Friday of every month and you would be most welcome.

Dennis has grown into one of Atlantic Canada’s most potent songwriters, with beautifully poetic lyrics and a veteran’s sense of melody, tune and arrangement. His influences include Harry Nilsson, Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Neil Young and Alex Chilton - but his sound is entirely his own.

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Supported by Garstang Free Methodist Church. Charity Dance Group We meet at Barton Village Hall every Saturday night, 7:45pm to 11:15pm. Music by Alan Cookson. All profits to local charities. Tea and Biscuits.

‘Hazy Sunshine’, his 2014 CD, is produced by Canadian musician Josh Finlayson, whilst the album was recorded over five days and wine-filled nights at The Bathhouse, outside Kingston, Ontario.

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The album is a seamless blend of modern East Coast folk and rock & roll, with shades of classic Americana, roots and country haunting the edges. It’s a beautiful statement of the best in Americana music.

Lunch for over 60s. A two course lunch for £7.00. Garstang Free Methodist Church, Windsor Rd. Meet at noon to eat at 12:15pm. To book ring (01995) 602852.

Our monthly Singers’ Night is on Wed 28th Oct from 8:00pm. It’s free, and all are welcome to sing and play. The only rule is that no backing tracks are allowed. www.dennisellsworth.com www.garstangunplugged.com Don Moore (01995) 602795

TIME TO CHAT Garstang Library Meeting Room Fri 30th Oct 10:30am to 12:30pm Would you like someone to talk over issues with making friends or just spend some time chatting? Jenny Spencer and Netta Blundell would like to invite you to join us.

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NEW COMMUNITY DIRECTORY Voluntary and community groups in Wyre and Fylde are being asked to include information about their activities in a new Wyre & Fylde Community Directory that could be used by Health Professionals across the areas.

Garstang Ladies Speakers Club could be just the thing you need. We improve our skills whilst enjoying delivering and listening to speeches that are capable of both making us think but most often laugh.

The new directory will inform GP’s and their staff where to steer patients towards local groups, activities and services and provide a valuable source of data.

Come along as a visitor. You will be most welcome and will be under no pressure to speak.

Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Council for Voluntary Service, who are compiling the directory, said: ‘The area has hundreds of community groups with activities taking place every week and Doctors are keen to steer people their way. Unfortunately GPs and other Health Professionals do not always know who is doing what. We are asking people to get in touch with us so that we can list their activities and venues in the new directory.’ It will be a great help to doctors and patients as well as helping organisers publicise their activities – and even boost their membership numbers and income. It is entirely free for all concerned and only takes five minutes to arrange the listing. ‘Everyone can be a winner as hundreds of health professionals in the area will be using the directory.’ People and organisations wishing to be included in the directory are asked to download and complete the form by using this link: http://www.cvsbwf.org/9007fylde-and-wyre-community-directoryopen-for-entries

GARSTANG LADIES SPEAKERS CLUB Do you want to feel more confident when speaking to groups or in public? Do you have the need to produce business presentations? Do you want to improve your potential at that next important interview? Do you want to meet like minded people in a friendly and supportive environment?

The club meets in the comfortable surroundings of the Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club on the first and third Tuesday of each month from September to May. Meetings in October will take place on Tues 6th and Tues 20th Oct and commence at 7:15pm for 7:30pm. For more information visit www. garstangladiesspeakersclub.org or find us on Facebook. To contact a club member phone Hilary McGrath (01995) 606522 or email Sue Hubbard at barleyfold@ madasafish.com

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GARSTANG GARDENING CLUB Last month saw a very well supported Annual Club Flower Show held at the Cabus Village Hall which proved an excellent venue. There were more entries by more members for the first time for a few years , even despite the weather, which as gardeners we are all inclined to blame when things don’t quite go right! OK so the pumpkins were not only light on the ground and light in weight but this was more than made up for by the magnificence of the new winner’s trophy. Made in combination by the skills of Pilling Pottery, a very lifelike ceramic pumpkin was mounted on a mini wheelbarrow made by committee member Bob Sutcliffe . Won this year by Roger Broadbelt this could well be the trophy, plus a bit more sunshine, to boost entries in this class in years to come! At the end of formal proceedings the

chairman Ray Pearson expressed thanks to all who had contributed and in particular to June Gornall who as Show Secretary had pulled everybody together to make such a good event. Our first opening talk of the 2015/16 season also occurred in early September when members were treated to pictures of Dale House Garden at Goosnargh, home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Luke, which the club had visited earlier in the year. Certainly if your after continuous colour then mass planting of bulbs will certainly fill the early part of the year and is followed up by bedding and herbacceous plants for the summer. This month on Mon 12th Oct Phil Dunnet, nurseryman from Ribblesdale Nurseries will be talking about the provision of Autumn and Winter Colour and will be mainly talking about seasonal plants and bringing many

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Stalls Available

For those who missed the September meeting this will be an opportunity to pay their subs and receive the programme for the rest of the season and also the three free daffodil bulbs handed out annually for entry into next Spring’s show.

Bookings are still being taken for stalls at our Christmas Gift Fayre to be held at Barton Village Hall on Tues 17th Nov 10:30am to 3:30pm.

Meetings are held at the Crofter’s Hotel and Restaurant at 7:30pm. There is loads of parking and an opportunity for refreshments before or after the meeting (not included in membership fees!). Don’t forget frosts are not long off, time to lift the half hardy plants you want to save. Ben Andrews

CANCER HELP (PRESTON) LTD CancerHelp (Preston) Ltd was established in Preston more than 25 years ago to provide support for all those affected by cancer and close family bereavement in Central Lancashire. Since then, it has extended the facilities offered as well as the areas where its services are provided.

Stalls available for the sale of new goods only. To book ring (01995) 640185 or (01772) 864689. Sandra Allen Winter Wonderland Ball On Sat 7th Nov, a Winter Wonderland Ball has been organised at Barton Grange Hotel, Barton. Top line entertainment will complement a superb three course meal. Tickets are on sale at just £40. Tables of 8, 10 and 12 can be arranged. For more information, please contact Jeanette Smalley (01772) 793344 or Anthony Wynne (01772) 875787

In 2008, the charity opened its premises at Croston House in Garstang and today provides the highest standards of help, advice and therapeutic support. All this, of course, comes at a cost and they need to raise £400,000 every year to enable them to continue and improve the services that they provide. Ladies Charity Lunch - Thurs 15th Oct You are invited to a Ladies Charity Lunch at Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley, PR3 2TB. Stalls from 11:30am, lunch served 12:30pm (choice of menu on the day) followed by Barbara’s of Standish Fashion Show. Admission £25 by prior booking only. For information or tickets ring (01995) 640185 or (01772) 864689.

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ACTION GARSTANG Action Garstang is a new group co-ordinating efforts to oppose the proposed development of the Community Centre and adjacent car park by Keyworker Homes. Keyworker are proposing a cafe and shop(s) on the site of the Community Centre building and a four storey block of luxury retirement flats at the bottom of the car park, completely obscuring the view of the river and fells beyond. The proposals were unveiled to Garstang residents at public consultations in early September and met with almost universal objections by those who went to see them. For anyone who hasn’t seen the proposals, they can be viewed at Market Place News in Garstang and also on the Garstang Under Threat website. Both proposed buildings are to be very modern in style, totally out of keeping with the area and will vastly reduce the available car parking spaces for shoppers and visitors to the town. No parking means people will shop and visit elsewhere and that’s not good for Garstang businesses.

meeting, details of date and time will be advertised in the Courier, various shops around the town and on Facebook ‘Garstang Under Threat’ also on the website: www. garstangunderthreat.org To be put on the emailing list for updates just drop an email to: actiongarstang@gmail. com Mary G. Randles GARSTANG LUNCH CLUB (RVS) Are you aged 60+ and live alone in the Garstang area? If so you’d be welcome to join our Club. Get a 2-course meal and a cuppa for only £3.50 a week. We are a friendly group who meet on Thursdays at 12:00 noon in the basement of Garstang Community Centre (by High St. Car Park). Judith Lee (01253) 932271

The youth club will lose their home, as will the small businesses who work from the building. Keyworker Homes presented their ideas to the Town Council (and a large attendance of Garstang residents) at their meeting on 21st September, and as a result the Town Council will be writing to WBC to ask for postponement of any development until there is a Local Plan in place. They felt that WBC can’t possibly know what facilities will be required for Garstang residents until they know the extent of proposed building around the town. WBC is putting their Local Plan together at the moment, and the Town Council felt that any decisions regarding the Community Centre now would be premature. Action Garstang will be arranging a public

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GARSTANG LIBRARY Bridging the Gap

(01995) 471236 or simply pop into the Library.

A free local service offering practical advice and support Wed 21st Oct 10:00am - 12 noon.

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Learn My Way Our ‘Learn My Way’ computer courses restarted in September. If you would like any information or to place your name on our waiting list for this FREE course please contact the Library. Memory Cafe – Wed 7th Oct A free drop-in cafe for carers and those living with dementia. All are welcome to come along to the Library meeting room for a chat and cup of tea. 10:00am – 12 noon. 19th Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm The cafe will also meet every 3rd Monday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm For further details ring Sandra Perkins

Representatives from Garstang Town Council will be present in the Library between 10:00am until 12 noon. If you have any issues which you would like to discuss with them please drop in and have a chat. No appointments are necessary. Next Surgery: Sat 3rd Oct “Past and Present in the Mont Blanc Region” Additional date added. On Mon 9th Nov at 2:00pm Denis Jones is again showing “Past and Present in the Mont Blanc Region” at Garstang Library. This is a FREE event but numbers are limited. Legato Music School – Music for Fun 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Oct Simon Halliday from the Legato Music School will be holding weekly 1 hour sessions

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) between 11:00am -12 noon, called ‘Music for Fun’. Learn to sing or perhaps learn a musical instrument. Knit and Natter Our Knit and Natter group meet at the Library every Tuesday afternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm and every Friday afternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm. The group are always looking for new members. If you enjoy knitting or fancy starting a new hobby, come along and join in with this friendly group. Refreshments are provided as well as expert help and advice. Bowland Choir Led by Anni Tracy 14th & 28th Oct The Bowland Choir meets in the Library every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm. No experience of singing or reading music is necessary to join the group as they sing together for fun and friendship. So come

along and give it a try. New members are always welcome. For more information contact (01524) 831997. E-mail: anni. tracy@moremusic.org.uk Children’s Activities Baby Bounce and Rhyme - Mon and Fri at 10:00am. Toddler Rhyme Time - Tues at 2:00pm. Storytime for the Under 5’s - Fri at 2:00pm. All these events are free so just come along and join in the fun. Reading Groups Our reading groups will meet on Thurs 8th Oct at 2:00pm and Tues 20th Oct at 7:30pm. Mobile Libraries No visits due to leave. The next visits will commence 3rd Nov. Garstang Library 03001 236 703 garstang.library@lancashire.gov.uk

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BEN WALLACE MP The summer is over, to be replaced with that “back to school” feeling. I hope students starting new schools this autumn – whether that be starting school for the first time or moving on to secondary school or college – are settling in well to their new surroundings. As well as a holiday in Anglesey, I have enjoyed spending time with my family in the constituency this summer. I’ve been busy out and about meeting local residents and businesses too. One of the biggest issues facing local residents this summer has been the requirement to boil tap water, due to contamination by the Cryptosporidium bug. I really do appreciate the difficulties and disruption this has caused to households,

particularly in the preparation of cold drinks and food. I am pleased that the requirement to boil water has been lifted across the constituency, but angry at the length of time United Utilities took to resolve the matter. Following my visit to Franklaw Water Treatment Works, which I mentioned in my last column, I continued to be in regular contact with senior managers at United Utilities demanding that they ensure that the infection was eliminated and that the company increased its efforts to communicate with those affected. I pushed for compensation to be awarded and am continuing to raise concerns about some aspects of the current offer which are not acceptable. I also spoke to the Environment Secretary, Liz Truss MP, to raise my concerns and those expressed by local residents. As a result the Government intervened to insist that United Utilities provided greater clarity to local residents, in terms of when water needed to be boiled and the progress which was being made to clear the network of the contamination. Going forward, lessons must be learned. To do this, we need to know how the contamination was caused and I will be following closely the work of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, which is responsible for investigating. I will not hesitate to call for a full Parliamentary Inquiry, if I have any doubts about the veracity of the Inspectorate’s investigation. Over the summer, I was delighted to visit the new RSPCA Animal Centre in Stalmine. It is an impressive, state of the art animal centre, which helps to re-home animals which have been removed from their owners by RSPCA Officers due to welfare concerns. The new centre opened this summer after 10 years of planning and at a cost of just under £3 million (paid for by the generosity of donations and legacies from local people). I also visited the British Association of Dental

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) Nurses, which is based at Hillhouse. The BADN is the only professional association with its headquarters in Wyre. They work to protect and represent the interests of dental nurses and I will be helping them with a number of issues which they raised with me, ranging from training to taxation and pensions. I had an enjoyable but serious meeting with dairy farmers from around Out Rawcliffe who are concerned about milk prices. In Westminster I am in touch with the Farming Minister to raise their calls for stronger powers for the Grocery Adjudicator to help tackle the abuse of the supply chain by the market dominance of the supermarkets and for more help for small and medium-sized farms with regard to milk pricing, specifically collective bargaining. I regret to inform you that the deadline for challenging the decision to grant planning permission to Halite/Canatxx for the gas storage facility under the Wyre has now passed. I understand that Halite/Canatxx has not intended to complete the construction of the facility itself and instead hopes to find a buyer. Given the level of debt the company has incurred in getting to this stage, the price they will need to achieve for the site will be significant. We will have to hope that there is no appetite to develop the site. Please be assured that I refuse to give up opposing this development. I have raised my concerns about the environmental impact with the European Commission, which still has the power to halt the development. I know that there is a great deal of concern in Garstang regarding the proposals for the redevelopment of the Community Centre, particularly about the potential design of the new building and the removal of much needed parking. As yet no formal planning application has been submitted. I am

meeting with Wyre Councillors this week to discuss the proposals and then intend to make contact with the developer, Keyworker Homes North West, to see whether I can influence the plans before an application is submitted. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance to you. You can email me at wallaceb@parliament.uk or write to me at the House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. If you would like to book an appointment please call my Office at the House of Commons on 0207 219 5804. Alternatively, I can be contacted at my Constituency Office on (01995) 672976. Ben Wallace MP

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band for over thirty years and they are bringing ‘Ghost Writer’ by David Tristram their new show to the Marine Hall, Fleetwood Thurs 19th - Sat 21st Nov on Sun 18th Oct at 7:30pm. Cabus Village Hall, 7:30pm ‘The Lindisfarne Story’ written and performed by drummer/founder member Ray Laidlaw and Billy Mitchell, front man for the final eight years of the group.

At a last-night party for a production of Hamlet, talented actress Ruby Pinfold is found dead from a lethal cocktail of drink and drugs. One year later, her ghost appears to Ray and Billy perform acoustic versions her playwright husband Edward - claiming of Lindisfarne’s classic songs and tell the that she was, in fact, poisoned and urges him inside story of the group’s rise to fame, from to find her killer. Whitley Bay to Frisco Bay, from Rothbury to Ruby helps Edward to write a play based on Glastonbury. the night of her murder, and he invites the key Lady Eleanor, Meet Me On The Corner, Fog suspects to read through the play with him, on the Tyne, Run for Home - all of these songs hoping that one of them will give themselves have a story behind them. Enjoy hearing them away. Needless to say, they each have again in an intimate venue and discover what their own motive and opportunity to have the inspiration was behind their composition. committed the crime. Billy Mitchell comments, “Come along to The play is a comedy thriller and some of the Marine Hall and enjoy a fantastic night with The humour has an adult theme which makes it Lindisfarne Story. There are so many words unsuitable for the under 13s. to describe the show and you will feel many emotions with it. It is a real insight into the In Cabus Village Hall on the A6, one mile history of the band and the talented individuals north of Garstang, at 7:30pm. that have forged many fantastic songs over Tickets £6 including programme and five decades. It really is very special, catch it refreshments. Tickets can be obtained from before it’s gone.” Billingtons Electrical, Croston Road Stores or Tickets are £16 To book call (01253) 887693 by calling R.Knowles on (01995) 605608 or visit www.marinehall.co.uk Barbara Blake

BLEASDALE ST EADMER’S Harvest Festival Sun 4th Oct 12 noon at 4:30pm

Visit the Church decorated for Harvest and then enjoy the wonderful homemade refreshments, exhibition of local WW1 history at the Parish Hall and large selection of jigsaws for sale, available in the school. Sale of produce will be available at the church from 4:00pm until 5:00pm. Enjoy a walk around this area of outstanding natural beauty. Everyone welcome. Sat Nav users PR3 1UY. Sue McDade

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KIRKLANDS WI Thurs 8th Oct

commencing at 7:30 pm.

“Bed and Breakfast” – Rose Donkin continues the story of a life in farming with tales of running her bed and breakfast.

Tickets are £9 available from Car Care Garstang and Market Place News, High Street Garstang or telephone 07936 367 195.

We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall, The Avenue, Churchtown, Nr. Garstang.

(Tickets for children aged 16 or under - £5 Sat only) Ann Waite

New members and visitors always welcome. It’s a great way to meet neighbours and friends.

PILLING HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tues 6th Oct at 7:30pm

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‘Slave Traders of Lancaster & District’ Lecture with slides - Janet Nelson

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Tues 3rd Nov ‘Victorian Market Halls’ Lecture with slides Colin Dickinson.

Garstang Musical Productions presents ‘21st Century Musicals’, a concert featuring the greatest hits from ‘Wicked’, ‘Hairspray’, ‘Legally Blond’, ‘Billy Elliot’, ‘Sister Act’, ‘Smash’ and much more.

Subscriptions: Full Membership £10 per annum. Visitor’s £2 per meeting. Methodist Church Schoolrooms, Smallwood Hey, Pilling.

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Wed 14th Oct - 7:30pm ‘Indian Mexico’

Wed 7th Oct

Jane Black was driven round Bali, guided by a Singaporean friend, and tells us of her ‘Impressions of Bali’, including the Bali that tourists don’t normally see, plus a glimpse of Singapore.

Thurs 15th Oct

Our annual Fundraising Quiz will be held in This illustrated talk is by Paul Hindle who will Forton Village Hall starting at 7:30pm. take us on a fascinating tour of the Aztec and Mayan sites in Mexico, Guatemala & Yucatan Refreshments will be served at the halfway point and it is £10 for a team of four to take in ‘Indian Mexico.’ part. Wed 21st Oct To enter please phone (01524) 793549. ‘Impressions of Bali’ - 7:30pm

Speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and travellers from across the country. New members and visitors are always most welcome.

Andy from Guide Dogs: ‘From Puppy to Work’. All meetings are at Forton Village Hall and start at 7:30pm. New members and guests are always welcome. Our members come from Lancaster, Cabus, Garstang, Catterall & Winmarleigh so don’t think because you don’t live in Forton you can’t come!

Further details from Christine Smith on ITHA Travel Talks take place at the Concert (01524) 793549 Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool NEW POPPY APPEAL ORGANISER Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR Membership is £20 for the season. Visitors Garstang may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. This fee will be refunded if you join For any wreaths or if you can spare one or two hours to help please contact David Brewin, as a full member. 16 High St, Garstang, PR3 1FA. www.fyldetravellers.org.uk Joan Gaffiney (01253) 700799

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CANALETTO - A VENETIAN ARTIST Forton United Reformed Church School Lane, Forton Fri 2nd Oct at 7:00pm Visit Italy without the airport check-in! Brenda Fox will give a power-point presentation illustrating Canaletto’s life and works in both Venice and England. The talk will be followed by light refreshments, some with an Italian flavour. Admission £5. Pay on door. Brenda Fox (01995) 604523

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE Arts Society Groups and choose Poetry October Art Exhibition Eight members of Appreciation Chorley Artists will be exhibiting their work until Arts Centre Christmas Craft Fair opens at Thus 15th Oct. The group meet to paint, draw, 10:00am on Sat 24th Oct closing at 4:00pm sketch and generally share their knowledge Thurs 28th Nov. and help each other with all aspects of their We are always interested in receiving hobby. They describe themselves as a very items from new exhibitors. This is a golden friendly group who meet on Wednesdays at opportunity to display and sell your crafts. St.Chad’s Social Club in Whittle-le-Woods, The Arts Centre takes 20% commission with Chorley. the rest going to the person making the items. Bridge Group The Arts Centre Bridge Group Goods for display should be taken to the will meet each Tuesday afternoon at 1:30pm. Arts Centre during normal opening hours on We welcome members of all abilities, both Tues 20th Oct or Thurs 22nd Oct. Anyone starters and more experienced players. Any interested in entering items for sale at the enquiries ring Mary Thornber on (01995) Craft Fair please contact the Curator or Pat 605210. The Classes for Absolute Beginners continue to be held on Monday evenings. Manley at the Arts Centre (01995) 606648. More details from Bob on (01995) 603524. The Arts Centre is open to the public on Floral Art Group As a change from our Tuesdays from 10:00am to 12:30pm and usual time, the Floral Art Group will be an 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Thursdays rom 10:00am evening meeting in the Arts Centre. This will to 4:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am to What’s On

be held on Tues 20th Oct at 7:30pm, when Garstang resident, Justine Lang will give a demonstration of her considerable skills in flower arranging. Justine always brings some new ideas and techniques with her designs. The arrangements will be raffled at the end of the evening and light refreshments will be served. Visitors are very welcome. For more information contact June Gornall on (01995) 602505 or Mary Thornber on (01995) 605210. Poetry Appreciation Fri 23rd Oct 2:00pm 4:00pm. This is a special joint meeting with David Greenwood from the Recorded Music Group. We are invited to bring along poems about music or poems inspired by it. The joint programme last year was most enjoyable and we look forward to this year’s. New members are very welcome. For more information contact Marie Whalley on (01995) 603605 or www. garstangartssociety.org.uk Click on

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) 12:30pm. There will be a multitude of items for sale, from knitwear (all ages) to pottery, jewellery to wood turning, cards for all occasions to paintings and a host of other unique items, all hand made by our talented exhibitors. Pat Hansell (01995) 600397

HOUGHTON WEAVERS CONCERT Only the Venue has Changed! Pilling Memorial Hall are holding their annual Houghton Weavers concert on Mon 15th Feb, 2016. All arrangements are as usual. The cost of admission remains as previously and this very attractive event will still be organised by the same team as it always has been. Only the venue has been changed to Cockerham Village Hall as at Pilling we have not yet completed our planned exciting new hall. As ever, Mrs J Gaunt (01253) 790615 or Mrs E Bee (01253) 790739 will have the tickets available and please remember to book early as the tickets go ‘like hot cakes’ for this very popular and entertaining event. Thanks to Cockerham Village Hall for accommodating us – hopefully all of our usual supporters will find their way and of course we would welcome anyone from Cockerham or elsewhere. Just phone for a ticket and enjoy a really cracking evening. Edward Moorat, Memorial Hall

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HARVEST SUPPER St.Michaels on Wyre Church We will be holding our harvest supper on Fri 16th Oct at 7:30pm in t the Village Hall. Come and join us for a evening of entertainment featuring Lydia Slack - a

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HARVEST SUPPER (cont) professional speaker, student and hill farmers daughter with a beautifully constructed, beautifully told and absolutely hilarious tale of growing up in the countryside. Also music from local artist Lucy Stewart. Hot pot supper with homemade puddings and a licensed bar. Adults £10 Children £5. Tickets from Mike Fleet (01995) 679320 or Tony Ball (01995) 679297

COFFEE STOP Inglewhite Church invites you to Community Coffee Stop this Autumn .

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We are open between 10:00am - 12 noon in a cafe-style format so do call in. We will be open in Inglewhite Church Hall on Tues 6th Oct and Tues 20th Oct and in Catterall Village Hall on Tues 13th Oct. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Lesley Hardman

CHERESTANC WI The next meeting will be on the Wed 28th Oct at 7:30pm in the United Reformed Church Hall, Garstang. This meeting is the AGM. New members are always welcome. If you would like to be met at the door by one of our members ring Ruby (01995) 604065 or Girvan (01995) 605135. Girvan Airey

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SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER 12:00 noon We are holding an open day to encourage new members to join the RBL and its newly extended premises. Come along and enjoy: Sky Sports & BT Sport (Everton v Liverpool & Arsenal v Manchester Utd) Pool & Snooker Darts (two boards) Inexpensive drinks ‘Quiet’ Room Free entry & Free Sandwiches Free Rafﬂe Ticket with Each Purchase of Alcohol Any non-members who enjoy the day and wish to join only have to leave their name with our friendly bar staff and we’ll contact you asap.

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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCIL Town Councillor Vacancy The Town Council was notified of the resignation of Cllr Chris Ryan, at August’s Town Council meeting. Wyre Council have advertised the vacancy and no request has been made for an election. The Town Council is therefore required to fill the position by co-option. Would you like to be involved in decisions that affect Garstang? Garstang Town Council Meetings are usually held on the third Monday of the month starting at 7:30pm. Councillors have three main areas of work: 1. Decision-making: through attending meetings and committees with other elected members, Councillors decide which activities to support, where money should be spent, what services should be delivered and what policies should be implemented. 2. Monitoring: Councillors make sure that their decisions lead to efficient and effective services by keeping an eye on how well things are working. 3. Getting involved locally: Councillors have responsibilities towards their constituents and local organisations. Further information can be obtained from the Clerk about becoming a local Councillor. The persons co-opted will hold office until May 2019. Any persons willing to fill these vacancies should apply to the Clerk in writing on or before Fri 13 Nov. The contact details are detailed below. Council Surgery The next Council Surgery is Sat 5th Oct from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Please come along to Garstang Library to air your views. Any enquiries about the Town Council can be made to: Edwina Parry 07592 792 801 email: garstangtc@btinternet.com

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