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Issue 213

MAY

What’s on in Garstang

Thursday

31st

Trip to Gordon Rigg Garden Centre - Out Rawcliffe Over 60s

JUNE Friday

1st

Garstang 3Ls - Garstang URC

Storytime for the Under 5s - Garstang Library (weekly)

Paint and Chat - Garstang Ars Centre (weekly)

Saturday

Coffee Morning - Calder Vale Methodist Church

2nd

Bric-a-Brac stall - Garstang Soroptimists

Monday

Play & Chat - Garstang Library (weekly)

4th

Baby Bounce & Rhyme - Garstang Library (weekly - also Fridays) 18

Garstang Recorded Music Society - Garstang Arts Centre

Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 11th, 18th & 25th)

Scottish Country Dance Group - URC Church Hall (weekly)

Tuesday

Claughton-on-Brock WI - Garden Meeting

5th

Toddler Rhyme Time - Garstang Library

Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 12th & 26th)

Wednesday

Garstang Millennium Green AGM - Royal Oak

6th

Memory Cafe - Garstang Library

Galloway’s Social Club - St Helen’s Church Hall, Churchtown

Garstang Walks

Thursday

Tablet ‘Drop-in’ Session - Garstang Library (weekly)

7th

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Charity Coffee Morning - Leonard Cheshire - Garstang URC

Friday

Meat Bingo - Caldervale Country Club (also 22nd)

8th

‘Introduction to Volunteering’ - Garstang Library Saturday

9th

Enjoy the Arts for Mencap - Garstang Arts Centre

Grand Book Sale - Christ Church, Glasson Dock

Garstang Ramblers - Clapham

‘Centenary of Songs’- OW Community Choir - St Oswald’s

Garstang Ramblers - Clapham

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What’s on in Garstang

Sunday

10th

Preesall Fire 10K - Lancashire Fire & Rescue

Heroes & Villains’ - Lancaster Singers Tuesday

12th

Scorton WI - Methodist Chapel

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Coffee Stop - Inglewhite Church Hall (also 26th)

Wednesday 13th

Pilates - Simply Social - Catterall Ladies

Garstang Phoenix WI Garstang URC

Kirkland WI - Memorial Hall

Coffee Morning - Help Beat Cancer

Thursday

Charity Lunch - Cancer Help Preston Ltd

14th

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Garstang Library Reading Group (also 19th)

‘Underwater Safari in Morecambe Bay’ - St Michael’s Ladies

Friday

15th

Sensory Craft Session - Garstang Library

Saturday

16th

St Michaels-on-Wyre Gala

Scorton Steam (also 17th)

Garstang Ramblers - Arnside Knott

Tuesday

19th ‘Lancashire Plants for Local Gardens’ - Catterall Gardening Club 27

Floral Art Group - Garstang Arts Centre

Coffee Stop - Catterall Village Hall (also 26th)

Wednesday 20th

Galloway’s Social Club - St Helen’s Church Hall, Churchtown

Thursday

Forton WI - Village Hall

21st

Amelia White - Garstang Unplugged

Friday

22nd

Poetry Appreciation Group - Garstang Arts Centre

Saturday

23rd

Elswick Singers - Garstang Methodist Church

Tuesday

26th ‘Gardening for Bees’ - Fylde Bird Club

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Wednesday 27th

Garstang Unplugged Singer’s Night

Friday

29th

Time to Chat - Garstang Library

Saturday

30th

Haffner Orchestra - Ashton Hall, Lancaster

Fun Dog Show - Garstang Soroptimists Kirkland Memorial Hall

JULY Sunday

1st

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CALDER VALE METHODIST CHURCH

ENJOY THE ARTS FOR MENCAP

Monthly Coffee Morning Sat 2nd June from 10:00am - 12 noon

Garstang Arts Centre Sat 9th June 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Usual Stalls etc. Proceeds will be divided between the Chapel and Calder Vale Children’s Festival which is on Sat 9th June with crowning of Queen Izzy in the Village Centre.

A gift of paintings by water colour artist Rob Broughton will be for sale from £20. Proceeds to Mencap.

Please note there will not be a Coffee Morning in July. We will be back on Sat 4th Aug. Our Summer Songs of Praise start on Sun 17th June at 7:45pm. Edith Gorst (01995) 602078

Music with June Baker. Poetry with Mary Hodges. Light refreshments. Just come and enjoy. £2. Pat Ascroft (01995) 604139

GRAND BOOK SALE

The Meeting House has rooms available for hire.

Sat 9th June 10:00am - 4:00pm Christ Church, Glasson Dock This grand book sale is in aid of church funds. Admission free. Thousands of books on a wide range of subjects, including plenty of fiction. Excellent home-made refreshments will be available. Come and pick up some bargains!

Daphne Sanders (01995) 641284

Mike Waites (01524) 37875

GARSTANG QUAKERS Meeting for Worship Sundays 10:30am - 11:30am.

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GARSTANG URC COFFEE MORNING

CHARITY LUNCH

Garstang URC Charity Coffee Mornings on the first Thursday of each month 10:00am – 12 noon at Garstang United Reformed Church, Croston Road.

Thurs 14th June Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley

Thurs 7th June Leonard Cheshire Disability (Oaklands). Thurs 5th July St. John’s Hospice, Lancaster Hilary Ralphs (01995) 603056 Email: ralphs@garstang.eclipse.co.uk

GARSTANG RAMBLERS Sat 9th June - Clapham Sat 16th June - Arnside Knott

Supporting Cancer Help Preston Ltd. (Croston House, Garstang and Vine House, Preston). Stalls from 11:30am, lunch served 12:30pm (choice of menu on the day) followed by a guided tour around the gardens. Admission £25 by prior booking only. Contact (01995) 640185 Sandra Allan

GARSTANG WALKS Wed 6th June 10:30am

All walks start from the Garstang Community Centre Car Park and are subject to weather and the leader’s discretion. If you want to know more about the group or individual walks please give me a ring.

Meet outside the Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, PR3 1EF, next to Booths. An hour’s Health Walk around the weinds and paths along either the canal or the river and return for a welcome cuppa.

Carol Stenning (01995) 601478

Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

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GARSTANG 3Ls

Summer Evenings for Catterall Ladies

Life Long Learning Fri 1st June 2:00pm URC Church Hall

Why not have an evening off and make new friends in Catterall. Some wonderful local ladies have opened up their facilities to us and we’re inviting you to come along and join us as we try out a new community activity for women. All events start at 7:30pm on the second Wednesday of the month. Wed 13th June Pilates Evening arranged by Zoe Edmondson at Azcend Gym. Meet at Unit 1, Ripon Hall Farm, Catterall Lane. Catterall. Wed 11th July Canal walk then Sabrina will be open for us at Auction Eats Cafe so we can purchase our supper together. Meet outside the cafe to walk. Lesley Hardman 07980 070 349

Each month we hopefully learn something new. The speaker at our June meeting will be Mike Swindells, who will be accompanied by the real ‘star’ - a search dog. Just what these dogs do, and what training is required we are sure will provide us with an interesting and informative afternoon. For anyone who has not been to one of our meetings before you can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome. Ruth Rendle (01995) 602006

GARSTANG MILLENNIUM GREEN Annual General Meeting Wed 6th June 7:30pm Royal Oak, Garstang Please join us and share your ideas with us. Hear what we have been doing and discuss our plans for the future. Sandwiches will be provided. Wanted - Web Master Do you enjoy using the Millennium Green and would you like to show your appreciation? Are you computer literate? Whether you are young or old, if you have half an hour to spare every so often we really need your help. Our website has recently been updated. We now need someone to keep it up to date for us. This would involve regularly adding our most recent information and deleting out of date items. This is not a big job but our committee members do not have the required expertise. Glynis Jefferson 07733 087 523 Email: Gjeffe7502@aol.com www.garstangmillenniumgreen.org.uk

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GARSTANG ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL As a fund raiser for this annual festival, which this year runs from Sat 18th Aug – Mon 27th Aug, the Elswick Singers will be at Garstang Methodist Church, Parkhill Road on Sat 23rd June starting at 7:30pm. The choir, who have an excellent reputation, will perform a varied programme which should appeal to all musical tastes. This is a ‘Pay on the Door’ event and there will be refreshments available. This is a great opportunity to enjoy an evening of singing as well as supporting the Arts and Music Festival, now in its 24th year. Ruth Rendle (01995) 602006

ST MICHAEL’S ON WYRE GALA Sat 16th June Fancy Dress Judging 12:30pm. Procession 1:00pm leaving from and returning to the Village Hall followed by the crowning of our Gala Queen and an afternoon of fun activities and entertainment. Car parking is available at the Village Hall or Village School. Fancy dress categories • • • •

Individual child 5yrs & under Individual child 6 -10yrs Individual child 11-16yrs Adult

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Prizes 1st = £8, 2nd = £5, 3rd = £3 Group of children (up to 16yrs) Group of adults

Decorated Floats Prizes 1st = £15, 2nd = £12, 3rd = £10 Duck Race 5:30pm at the Bridge. Any donations of tombola of raffle prizes would be greatly appreciated. They can be dropped of at David and Jennifer Kellets’s Bungalow in St Michaels, or call Catherine 07918 910 372 or Jane 07751 679 270. Jane Phillips

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GARSTANG PHOENIX WI Wed 13th June 2:00pm Garstang URC Church Hall At the June meeting Fiona Smithson will be our speaker. Fiona will be bringing objects from days gone by for us to identify, so the Antiques Roadshow fans amongst us should have a head start. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month. New members and visitors can be assured of a very warm welcome. Members of the committee are always on hand to welcome visitors and introduce them to fellow members, so you can be assured of very good company. Refreshments are served during social time which gives everybody an opportunity to chat to fellow members. Lesley Wilson (01995) 605274

KIRKLAND WI Wed 13th June 7:30pm Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team will explain how their invaluable rescue service works and saves lives. We meet the second Wednesday of every month. New members and visitors always welcome. It’s a great way to meet neighbours and friends. Dorothy Walmsley (01995) 602558

FORTON WI Thurs 21st June 7:30pm Forton Village Hall Lady Grenfell Baines - ‘The Last Train to Tomorrow.’ Forton WI meets at the Village Hall on the third Thursday of the month. As always it’s a varied and interesting programme with something for everyone. Visitors are

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FORTON WI (cont) welcome. There’s a good sized car park and the hall has disabled access. We have a happy mix of members from the village and further afield, including Garstang, Catterall and Lancaster. New members and guests are always very welcome. Further details from Pat Murgatroyd (01524) 791580 or Christine Smith (01524) 793549

SCORTON WI Tues 12th June 7:30pm Scorton Methodist Chapel At our June meeting Scorton WI will treat ourselves to a Pudding Party. The members will bring small but delicious puddings to sample. It should go down very well. Why not come along for a taster session? New members always made welcome. Mary Hodges (01995) 604755

CLAUGHTON ON BROCK WI Tues 5th June 7:00pm - 9:00pm June Garden Meeting The fabulous and special Garden meeting will be held at Banners Farm, hosted by Mr and Mrs Collinson. This is always a magical evening and we hope you can join us in this wonderful setting. Maureen Collinson (01995) 640519

CALDERVALE COUNTRY CLUB What’s On Fri 8th & 22nd June - Meat Bingo. Eyes down 7:30pm. Every Saturday night - Live entertainment, bingo and dancing from 7:30pm. £2 on the door. £3 for non-members Every Sunday - Social Bingo. Eyes down 8:00pm. Ros Ashworth (01995) 603776

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GARSTANG ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S CLUB

The first ever Garstang Ice Cream Festival will take place on Sun 15th July in Garstang Town Centre on National Ice Cream Day!

Our AGM on the 1st May started with the members sitting down to some delicious hotpot and apple pie paid for by the Club.

It will centre around Garstang High Street, Church Street and Bridge Street, which will all be closed for the duration of the event, providing a safe space for all to enjoy the festivities (and the ice cream).

The Chairman, Mr. John Ireland, welcomed the 38 members who attended, giving a warm welcome to two new members who had turned up on the evening. He thanked everyone who had supported the Club over the last year, but said it had been a sad year due to the loss of three of our members. He mentioned our older, more frail members who no longer are able to come to the meetings or join us on our trips. We do miss them.

Many local ice cream producers will be attending the festival and bringing more ice cream than you can possibly imagine. There will also be some unique hot food vendors, a ‘Made in Lancashire’ food section, live entertainment, competitions and loads of fun and games. We also have vegan ice cream and special doggy ice cream. Follow the news about the event on our website at www.garstangicecreamfestival. co.uk or find us on Facebook. Luke Pollard (01995) 608787

The Treasurer, Jane Webster, presented her report, along with the balance sheets, which were passed around for inspection. Arising from the report it was accepted that there would be an increase in the monthly meeting entry fee, going up from £1 to £2. It was proposed and accepted that at present, no changes would be made regarding the running of the Club and Jane Webster agreed to continue to take on the Secretary’s role. The April trip to Watershed Mill was a success. The next trip on Thurs 31st May will be to the Gordon Rigg Garden Centre in Hebdon Bridge. The coach will set off from Moss Edge at 9:00am and Hambleton at 9:15am. Ten games of dominoes were played and prizes presented to the winners: 1st Vera Redman; 2nd Margaret Williams; 3rd John Horrocks; 4th Tony Simpson; 5th Kathleen Woodman; 6th Bill Teasdale. The booby prize went to Connie Jenkinson. The raffle followed with gifts kindly donated by the members. Mr. Ireland brought the evening to a close, appreciation was expressed for the help given on the night. He thanked everybody for coming and wished all a safe journey home. The next meeting will be on Tues 5th June at 7:00pm. New members very welcome. Jane Webster (Treasurer/Secretary)

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WATCH YOUR BACK! This time of year brings me a host of patients who have injured their backs whilst doing the gardening. We sit around all winter and with the first sign of spring dash out to sort the garden out – spend a productive day sorting out the mess, go inside to have our dinner, then seize up. The next day we can barely move and our lower back is in agony and away we go to the osteopath. Yet this is such an easy problem to avoid with a few simple changes to how we do things. The first thing to do is to take a look at all the jobs that are waiting for you in the garden. I can guarantee that there will be some that require you to kneel, some that require standing and others that demand you lift and move things. Step one is to plan a ‘round robin’ of tasks that require different postures and spend

twenty minutes on each job, gradually getting each job completed over several hours. The commonest mistake I see is one of people focussing on one job, such as weeding a flower bed, and starting it and finishing it all in one go – regardless of time. This may mean someone spends several hours kneeling down, leaning over and reaching across the flower bed. Now, if you were a professional gardener and used to such work this would be less of a problem but when you are not used to such work there will be enormous strain placed on your body from maintaining a posture for a long period of time. Pressure through your knees and through your flexed lower back with a double whammy on your lower back from the weight of your upper body reaching across to pull weeds up. The same is true for digging and even more so if most of your life is spent working in a sedentary job. Therefore, the golden rule is to never spend more than twenty minutes on any one job and after twenty minutes switch to another job that requires a different posture. After twenty minutes in your new posture change again, either back to job number one, or to a new job with a different posture again. Of course, this requires a little planning and above all else you must think about your body rather than ignoring it to get a job done. An easy reminder to do this is to set a timer on your phone for twenty minutes and when it goes off you change to job number two, reset the alarm and go again. Step two in preventing injury in the garden is to make sure you do a warm down after you have finished. This can be some simple leg and whole body stretches such as standing, then bending forward to touch your toes with legs kept straight, or gently rolling your shoulders and arms to release all the muscles

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that have been working hard. There are a myriad of stretches that are really useful.

‘Don’t think too much, people’, begins the title track of Amelia White’s newest album, ‘The Rhythm of the Rain’. Her smoky vocals deliver a rawness you’d expect from mining that liminal space between grief and joy.

Gardening is a physical activity and our body should be gently warmed up and warmed down afterwards to enable it to reset and recover from the work. It may not be a sport but is using your body in a very strenuous way so please stretch it afterwards. An Epsom salts bath is also useful so add that into your post gardening routine once a week. You can even apply Magnesium oil to any aching muscles and this will also help them recover. And if the worst comes to the worst there is always your local osteopath to help you out – and if it is me, I will also tell you how to prevent future trouble, the question is…will you heed my advice? Nick Tofalos

Her last full-length release, ‘Home Sweet Hotel’, landed some killer reviews, like a top country pick in the Telegraph. She played Maverick, Summertyne and Platform Festivals. What separates Amelia White from most other songwriters in the Americana genre is her details. Like a short story writer steeped in the gothic humidity of the backroads, she illuminates the ordinary. There’s a catchy melodic laziness to her rock and roll, an afternoon drive in the country, the top down, bare legs up on the dash, singing along to your favourite song. White has had TV and film placements, record deals and cuts by some of the finest artists in the Americana world, but for her the success is in the doing. She is a rock and roll soothsayer, an East Nashville Cassandra with an Americana gospel shout thicker than the paper-thin illusion of fame and money. ‘Rhythm of the Rain’ is a late afternoon storm, a sky on the verge of cracking as wide open as Amelia White’s heart. And she’s with us at Garstang Unplugged, The Kenlis Arms, Ray Lane, Barnacre, Garstang, PR3 1GD on Thurs 21st June, from 8:30pm. Tickets are £10, on the door, through our website or by reservation on (01995) 602795. The monthly Singer’s Night will be on Wed 27th June from 8:00pm. It’s free and all are welcome. www.ameliawhite.com garstangunplugged.com Don Moore

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FULL & PARTIAL DENTURES

Do you have problems with your full or partial dentures? Do you want dentures that fit well, are comfortable and look fabulous? Are you prevented from choosing the foods you like? Do you get food underneath your dentures? Would you like dentures that look just like natural, healthy teeth? Do you want well fitting dentures without needing implants? Do you want dentures that no one knows are dentures?

Dr Finlay Sutton

If the answer to any of the above is yes then Dr Finlay Sutton (Dentist who is a specialist in replacing missing teeth - Prosthodontics) along with his in-house dental technician, Mr Rowan Garstang are here to help you, in Garstang. Finlay says: “I love making dentures and love changing peoples’ lives. I am fortunate in having one of the worlds best dental technicians working with me in the practice. When it comes to dentures the key to success is for them to be incredibly comfortable and look as natural as possible, mirroring original teeth characteristics as closely as possible, so that no one knows they are dentures.” Dr John Besford, world famous former specialist in prosthodontics said of Finlay: “Together with Rowan Garstang, his accomplished laboratory technician, Finlay is now producing some of the finest denture work - both functionally and aesthetically, in the world. The difference that this is making to his patient’s lives is obvious from the improved contours of their faces and the enhanced sparkle in their eyes by the end of treatment. It is as if Brenda Before their souls have been refreshed.” Finlay is renowned for his work with dentures and has patients travelling to see him from far and wide, throughout the UK and abroad – he is recognised as one of the country’s leading specialists in removable prosthodontics and regularly teaches other dentists and technicians on the art of making dentures.

Brenda’s Testimonial

Since having my dentures done I have been delighted with the results – and I know how much of a diﬀerence they have made because of the comments from all my friends and family who say my smile and face is totally transformed. My only regret is not having this done sooner. I can’t believe how natural they look and how comfortable they are - they have reshaped my jaw and face - it was more than worth doing.

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GARSTANG LIBRARY Fun Palaces The Library here at Garstang has been asked to host a very exciting project this year and we are inviting you and your group to be part of it. ‘Fun Palaces’ have taken the country by storm in recent years and the Library has been chosen as a suitable venue, therefore we are opening our doors as host for your group to share, showcase and promote your skills and passion to the rest of the community. So What Is a Fun Palace? The aim is to create a strong and more engaged community where people feel empowered to create the cultural activities and infrastructure they want, through widening participation and supporting local partnerships, which can mean a combination of arts, crafts, science, tech, digital, heritage, sports activities and any other field in

which individuals and communities engage together. Indeed, led by local people for local people for all ages Fun Palaces are free to enter, free to take part, local, inclusive, hands on, yours! This is Garstang’s opportunity to come together as a community and bring everyone together, and this year it will take place on Sat 6th Oct. We would love to know your ideas and if you would like to participate, please contact the Library. Lancashire Adult Learning Courses Look out for details of courses being held by Lancashire Adult Learning at Garstang Library, but please note some courses are subject to a charge. Fri 8th June 10:00-12:30 (free) - ‘Introduction to Volunteering’ .

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) Fri 15th June 10:00-12:30 (free) - Sensory Craft Session. Wed 20th June 10:00-12:00 noon (free) Festival of Learning Singing Session. Fostering

2:00pm - 4:00pm Mon 18th June. For further details ring Sandra Perkins (01995) 471236 or simply pop into the Library. Time to Chat

You can also find more details at www. lancashire.gov.uk or ring 0300 123 6723.

Would you like to come for a cup of tea and make new friends in a friendly informal group? Then Netta and Jenny would like to invite you to come along and join them at ‘Time to Chat’ on the last Friday of every month. For further details contact Netta (01995) 604131 or Jenny 07905 903 955. Next meeting Fri 29th June 10:30am -12:30pm.

Memory Cafe

Lancashire’s 50 Book Challenge

A free drop-in Cafe for carers and those living with dementia. All are welcome to come along to the Library meeting room on the first Wednesday of every month, for a chat and cup of tea. Wed 6th June 10:00am - 12:00 noon. Also every 3rd Monday between

We’re challenging Lancashire readers to read or listen to a book a week in 2018.

Interested in Fostering with Lancashire County Council? Come along and speak to members of the Fostering team who will be here at the Library between 10:00am-12:00 noon on Fri 15th June to find out more.

Our theme for Spring/Summer is ‘Our Desert Island Books’. Share your treasured early childhood reads.

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) We want all our book lovers across the county to share reviews and ratings on our catalogue. Join in by reading and sharing your thoughts on all the books you read or listen to in 2018. You might not manage to complete 50 but why not challenge yourself to read every day and see how far you get. Create lists, write reviews and give star ratings. You can also follow and share on Twitter using the hashtag #Lancs50books For more information on how to get started visit www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries Borrow Box E Books Please note if you require any help with our E Book Service please don’t hesitate to ask a member of staff who will be happy to help or show you the service on your chosen device. Tablet “Drop in” Session If you need a quick solution to any issues

on your tablet then come along to our Tablet ‘Drop-in’ session held every Thursday morning 10:00am - 10:30am. Reading Groups Our reading groups will meet on Thurs 14th June at 2:00pm and Tues 19th June at 7:30pm. Children’s Activities ‘Play and Chat’ Monday mornings 10:30am 11:30am, immediately after Baby Bounce and Rhyme. This toddler group is free of charge but donations are welcome for tea/coffee. Baby Bounce and Rhyme - Mon and Fri at 10:00-10:30am. Toddler Rhyme Time - Tues 2:00pm 2:30pm Storytime for the Under 5’s - Fri 2:00pm 2:30pm.

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) Junior Coding Club Are you aged 9-11? Join our free Coding Club for 6 weeks of learning and fun about the world of programming with our experts. Please contact the Library for further details on how to book a place on the next available course. For more information or to book a place at any of the above Telephone 03001 236 703 garstang.library@lancashire.gov.uk http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries www.lancashire.gov.uk Or just pop into the Library and speak to a member of staff. Mobile Libraries The Mobile Library stocks books in a variety of formats and has a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles for all ages. If not already a Library member it is easy to join. For details of exact times and locations of stops please

ring 07717 543 763 or email garstang. mobile.ml3@lancashire.gov.uk The Mobile Library routes for June will be as follows: Scorton Wed am 13th June Mytten Hall, Scorton 9:15am - 9:40am Brook Avenue, Scorton 9:45am - 10:05am Near Scorton C of E School 10:10am 10:40am Catterall and Churchtown Thurs am 28th June (no visit 7th June) Franklaw Water Treatment Works, Catterall 9:55am - 10:05am Lancaster Old Road, Catterall 10:35am 10:45am Ainspool Lane, Churchtown 10:50-11:15 Cock Robin Lane, Catterall 11:45-12:05

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) Stones Lane, Catterall 12:10-12:20 Meadowcroft Avenue, Catterall 12:25-12:35 Claughton-on-Brock Tue am 5th & 26th June Ducketts Lane, Claughton-on-Brock 9:20am - 9:30am

GARSTANG PAINTING GROUP Half way through the year with a really excellent range of demonstrations and workshops behind us we continue to go from strength to strength both in membership and ability. On Sat 2nd June we have to collect our paintings (those which have not sold ) from the Garstang Art Centre following the Jean Grange Exhibition at the end of May. The winner voted for by the public visitors will be reported next month.

June’s practical activities start with a demonstration of pastel work by Susan Frye entitled ‘Cat and Dog’ for members only and slightly different from last months demonstration called ‘Tiger’! However another string to our bow (or medium experience)! On Sat 30th June we will be handing in our entries for the Painting Group Exhibition which will include many previously displayed works of art for visitors to enjoy and possibly buy (a perfect gift for the friend who has everything) so do not miss it! It will only last through the month of July. In the meantime more work is in progress towards our contribution to the Barnacre Festival when paintings will be displayed to help with the decorating of the church from Sat 7th July to Sun 8th July. Contact Carolyn Wood (01253) 812270. Bill Barnes

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ST MICHAEL’S LADIES SOCIAL CLUB Ladies were welcomed on a lovely Spring May evening. Plans were made for a trip out to the newly refurbished Pear Tree Restaurant at Ashton Garden Centre on Sat 14th July arriving at 1:00pm. Guests are welcome. Cars will be arranged. Meet at the Village Hall at 12 noon. Several members will be walking in the Gala Procession on Sat 16th June representing the Centenary of the Suffragette movement. Appropriate dress will be worn. Our speaker was David Bettie, a volunteer for the Wild Life Trust and based at the Brockholes Floating Ecology Centre. There are 35 reserves including Winmarleigh Moss which absorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide. David stated that Lancashire has the largest stronghold for the Great Crested Newt and went on to speak about our great friends, the

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ST MICHAEL’S LADIES (cont) leaving a wildlife area in the garden. Thurs 14th June is an ‘Underwater Safari in Morecambe Bay’, with Gordon Fletcher. Do come along. All welcome. Judith Hunter

GARSTANG IN BLOOM June is our busiest month of the year. The danger of frost has passed so we can get the summer bedding into the baskets, barrels and troughs, ready for the judging in July. We hope that you will see the difference in Garstang over the next few weeks. Although it’s hard work, it is also enjoyable to create the colourful displays that brighten up the town. Garstang in Bloom is not just about bedding plants though. We also look to use sustainable planting in suitable areas and you will notice

that the front of the large bed at the High St car park is being changed. Instead of the mass planting of bedding by Wyre BC, we’re introducing more shrubs and perennials to this area. We’re also updating the planting down Thomas’s Weind and the picnic site by the river and caring for the new planting at the War Memorial. If you have been watching the series of programmes on BBC 2 about Britain in Bloom you’ll have seen the difference that a team of volunteers can make to a town and the community spirit it generates. If you’re inspired to join our friendly team, come along to our gardening sessions on Wednesday evenings. We meet at the High St car park at 7:00pm. Gill Bergman

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LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE N18 Garstang The last month has been quiet for us here at Garstang Fire Station. We’ve been kept busy helping in the community with visits from Beavers, Cubs and Scouts groups to the station. We followed around the colour dash in April, using the fire engine to help clean up at the colour stations and generally supporting the race which did very well in raising funds for cancer care at St. Johns Hospice. We were at Scorton Bikes and Barrows festival, and regular school visits help us get across valuable messages. The one incident of note we have had in our area was a fire in Calder Vale. Sadly this

resulted in the total loss of two homes and significant damage to one more. There has been plenty of coverage on this in the local press. We appreciate the help received from colleagues from several other areas in the difficult circumstances. By the time you read this there will be a collage of 40 pictures on the side of the One Stop in the centre of Garstang. The pictures all have the theme ‘Heritage of Beatrix Potter’ and are from seven local primary schools – St Mary and St Michaels, Garstang Community, Nateby, Claughton, St Thomas’s, Scorton and St. Michaels on Wyre. It’s put there just before the Children’s Festival and will stay until the end of the Garstang Arts and Music Festival over the August Bank Holiday.

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LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE (cont) Putting things on the side of buildings isn’t official fire service work, so my crew all gladly give their time voluntarily to do this and to support the local primary school children and the community. It’s Scorton Steam Fair in the middle of June and we’ll be there giving tours of our appliance, demonstrations of the equipment we use at road traffic collisions, and to answer any questions you have. Please come and visit us, its always great to show people what we do. Colleagues working on ‘Community Fire Safety’ have been working all around our area with home safety visits for vulnerable residents, supplying smoke alarms and referring to other agencies where specialist help is needed. These services are so valuable, and they’re free! Just call 0800 169 1125 or go to www. lancsfirerescue.org.uk You can do this for yourself, for a family member or anyone you think will benefit. There really isn’t any need to wait until something becomes a real problem. At the first signs of any issues, just let us know and our response is appropriate. Across the county, there’s a new initiative to protect farming communities. Working with Lancashire Constabulary, The Farming Community Network and NFU we’ll be at local auctions, shows and delivering details door-to-door. This is a great opportunity to give us and yourselves a head start for an incident on your farm. We do a home safety visit, we record water sources, access for vehicles, things to watch out for and things to protect. It’s an immensely valuable service and again it’s free. To be at the top of the list for a visit, just email my colleague richardholden@ lancsfirerescue.org.uk or Lorraine

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but it provides an enormous amount of real achievement and value. Their experiences and training will make a real difference to every part of their lives.

European Unions Are you a soft Brexiteer or a hard Remainer?

We still need more local people to complete our crew, especially if you can be available for call out within five minutes of our station, during the daytime or on the weekend.

Whatever your views, come along to ‘European Unions: Some Special (Musical) Relationships’, celebrated by David Greenwood, at the next meeting of the Garstang and District Recorded Music Society.

All sorts of people are retained firefighters. Everyone has different reasons for joining and gets different things out of it.

We shall find out that there is a whole lot more to our relations with Europe than customs unions, hard borders and Boris Johnson.

If you’re interested in finding out more, visit our station on our drill night, any Monday (except Bank Holidays) at 7:00pm and ask for me.

Where did Mr and Mrs Elgar like to go on holiday? Who loved Kathleen Ferrier? What is the French Connection? How do you catch Spanish syncretism? And where’s the JOY?

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HAFFNER ORCHESTRA Sat 30th June 7:30pm Ashton Hall, Lancaster

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Another great evening of classical music from Lancaster’s 55-piece symphony orchestra. Conductor: Jonathan Lo. Soloist: Abigail Hayward.

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CRY (cont) Garstang Ladies NFU and friends for the work they have carried out on our behalf as one of their Charities of the Year, whose dedication has seen £1,100 donated to both Galloways and Matt’s Fund; to the congregation at Inglewhite Congregational church for their warm hospitality and beautiful flowers and to the lovely ‘Chippy Nic’ for completing a very hot and challenging London Marathon raising an amazing £2050. We hope you all had fun organising and taking part in the events.

Festival are still available from ourselves, Team ShazzAnn and several local businesses. They cost £2 each or £10 a book and the numerous prizes are amazing, with the first prize of The Ultimate Garstang High street Hamper worth over £1000. Each and every week in the UK twelve seemingly fit and healthy young people lose their lives to Young Sudden Cardiac Death. A simple ECG that takes minutes to perform can be all that it takes to save a life so all donations sent to CRY with Matthew’s Fund name on it go towards funding CRY heart screenings for young people aged 14-35, at Garstang Community Academy.

Team Matt members are looking forward to holding our regular ‘Huggies’ and ‘Daisies’ tombolas at Catterall Gala and to seeing around sixty hikers complete a mammoth challenge as Team ShazzAnn and friends walk the Yorkshire 3 Peaks on Sat 9th June. We wish each and every one of you all the best and hope that the weather is kind.

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POLICE NOTES Summer is fast approaching which for some means days out, long walks and BBQ’s. Whilst you are sat in the garden or doing a spot of gardening please remember to keep front doors and windows locked no matter how warm it gets. Many burglaries are opportunistic, so don’t make it easy for the criminals. And keep keys out of sight, so a would-be burglar can’t reach them through a letterbox and don’t hide a spare key under the doormat or a plant pot. Make sure you lock your garage, if you have one – especially if it also has a door into the house and fit a lock to any sheds or other outbuildings. Many homeowners will go into their garages to retrieve gardening items and at the end of the day forget to lock it back up again. Over the past few weeks when the weather has been nice, Garstang Police have received numerous complaints regarding youths acting in an anti-social manner at the Weir near Brockside in Bilsborrow and the area of Garstang Golf Club where the River Wyre meets the River Calder. All the complaints suggest the youths are jumping in the water and then threatening innocent members of the public when they are approached about the litter being left, bad language and general poor behaviour. This is a polite request to ALL parents to ensure their children are aware of the dangers of swimming in these areas and the likely repercussions if approached by the landowners of the property. Enjoy the weather, and keep yourself and your home safe. Please like us on Facebook - Garstang and Over Wyre Police. The Team are posting regular updates, appeals and question and answer sessions held by the inspector. Garstang and Over Wyre Neighbourhood Policing Team

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HELP BEAT CANCER Fundraising Group Many congratulations to Trevor and Daniel Ford who completed the cycling journey from Lands’ End to John O’Groats raising money for Cancer Research. They cycled for 60 hrs and covered 934.5 miles (9.8 miles of hills). It is an amazing achievement that was inspired by Jak (Trevor’s son and Daniel’s brother) who has successfully battled cancer twice. Twelve months of planning and hard training lead up to the event. Many thanks to their support team, Heather Ford, Steve Butcher, Val Southward and Stan Barnett. Special thanks to those businesses that acted as sponsors and the residents of Rowanwater for their support. Thanks also to everyone who donated – the support has been amazing. We have a Just Giving Page if you would like to make a donation: www.justgiving.com/ Help-BeatCancer Our next event is a Coffee Morning on Wed 13th June from 10:30am at Saswick House Farm Shop and Tea Room. It is kindly hosted by Mr. and Mrs. I. Daniel. Admission is £3.50 (includes tea/ coffee Biscuits/cake.) Raffle, tombola etc. Lunch will be available for the cost of £10.00. Please book direct on (01995) 671007. Our luncheon and coach trip this year will take place on Fri 6th July. We will be visiting the Daffodil Hotel in Grasmere. The trip will allow you to spend time in Grasmere before the luncheon. Cost is £25.00 plus the cost of the coach. Jean Horner (01253) 700555, Pat Owen (01995) 672760, Val Southward (01995) 679965. Facebook: Help Beat Cancer – Wyre

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB Garstang Camera Club had some success during May in a prestigious local photo competition, The Brownedge Festival. Peter Knight took first place with his image ‘Nuthatch’ and Sheena Ball took second place with her image ‘If You Loved Me You Would Share’. We only had one full meeting in May which was well attended by members and visitors. Two members gave presentations about recent visits to unusual locations with Ken Harrison showing us wildlife and stories from the Falklands and Robin Shorrock giving us an insight into the wildlife, people and scenery of Tanzania.

the award for three years running until last year when Bill Hansell pushed him into second place. This year fortunes have been reversed with Bill coming second, beaten by just one point! Third place was taken by Peter Knight. The Chairman’s Trophy was won by Lewis Thompson with his image ‘Elephant Eye’ which is shown here.

We had our AGM on Wed 9th May followed by our annual presentation and dinner on the Wed 16th May when the hard fought for winner of the Photographer of the Year Award was announced as Stan Pearson. Stan won

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont) The Camera club does not meet during the summer months but we have planned visits to various locations and images taken at these visits can be entered in the annual Summer Cup competition which takes place in the autumn. This year there are evening visits to Preston Docks in June and Arnside in July then in August we have a full day visit to Bolton Abbey. For more details visit our website at www.garstangcameraclub.co.uk Email: info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk Peter Knight 07807 084 899

ST JOHN’S HOSPICE FUNDRAISING The Bric-a-Brac sale on the High Street on Sat 5th May raised a grand total of £485.85 thanks to the time and effort of the volunteers

and the kindness and generous support of those who donated and/or purchased items sold. Well done everyone for raising such a good amount. Gillian Benn (01995) 602246

FYLDE BIRD CLUB Tues 26th June - 7:45pm The River Wyre, Poulton Gardening for Bees - Julia Hoggard We meet on the 4th Tuesday each month. We have speakers and other events throughout the year. £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £5 or for a family £22 each year. Visitors £3.00. jean.wagstaff@hotmail.co.uk www.fyldebirdclub.org

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE June Art exhibition

The topic this year is ‘My Favourite Story’.

We are delighted to welcome Frances Winder to the Arts Centre and her colourful paintings may be seen from Tues 5th June to Thurs 28th June.

The Art Centre is open to the public on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00am until 4:00pm and on Saturday mornings from 10:00am until 12:30pm. Visitors are very welcome.

Frances, who lives in the Kendal area, says ‘I need to paint, I love the colour and inspiration I find around me. I am grounded by our rich, sometimes dour, but real landscape, bones of structure showing everywhere, eroded and weathered, scratchily showing its beauty. I love to feel the immensity of the sky, ever changing tidal bands on water and scarred landscape and forests. Sheila Tearle (01995) 603816 Children’s Art Competition Our annual Children’s Art Competition begins on Mon 4th June and will run until Fri 29th June.

Poetry Appreciation Group Fri 22nd June 2:00pm - 4:00pm. This month’s topic, which is led by Bill Barnes, is entitled ‘Health and Safety’. Does it protect us from a fate worse than death or does it send us into fits of exasperation? That’s the challenge. Have fun finding the answers. It will be a very interesting session. Visitors are always very welcome. Come and sit and listen or join in if you wish. Contact Marie Whalley (01995) 603605 Summer Optimism The Garstang Ukulele Group could have two

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) outside gigs in June if the sun is shining. We’ve been booked to play at the Cornmill Nursing Home and at Oaklands Cheshire Home, both of whom hope that we will be playing outside. Beforehand we will have had a Hawaiian strumming workshop with Andrew Molina from Maui so maybe we should buy some colourful shirts! If you fancy joining us contact Bob Sapey 07985 713 961 or visit our website at www. garstangukulelegroup.co.uk Bridge Group The Arts Centre Bridge Group will meet at 7:00pm on Mon 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th June and also on Tues afternoons at 1:30pm on June 5th, 12th and 26th. New members are always welcome at this friendly group. Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner as there is always help and advice from more experienced players. Contact Bob Burns (01995) 603524. Garstang Floral Art Group The next meeting of Garstang Floral Art Group will be held in the Arts Centre on Tues 19th June at 2:00pm when we will be pleased to welcome the return of Delia Hoyles from Bay Horse as our speaker.

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crochet, maybe felting) or would like to know what we do, please come along to the Arts Centre in Garstang at 7:00pm on Tuesday evenings (except the first of the month) or Friday afternoons at 2:00pm, where we will make you very welcome.

Songbirds is a very friendly ladies group – we do not give performances, just enjoy singing a wide repertoire and welcome those who have never sung in a group before, as well as those who sing well but do not want the commitment of a ‘proper’ choir!

We work on individual and group projects, often raising money for charities.

We meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at 1:30pm. On the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month there will be piano accompaniment, but on the 2nd and 4th (& 5th) Mondays we will sing along to CDs/ computer. Dates will be on The Arts Centre noticeboard.

Everyone is welcome. Experienced or beginner we will support you! There will also be tea and biscuits! Contact Kate Crook 07759 659 004 Needlework Group

Contacts Avril (01995) 602904 or Hilary (01995) 606333.

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LANCASTER SINGERS Summer Concerts and Workshop Heroes and Villains Sat 9th June 7:30pm in Giggleswick School Chapel and Sun 10th June at 7:30pm in the Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park, Lancaster. Lancaster Singers are pushing the boundary this summer as we focus on some of the more colourful characters from history, stage and literature. Some of those lovable rogues that we condemn in public (but secretly aspire to, behind closed doors?) such as Captain Hook, Mac the Knife and Darby Kelly will make their appearance. The repertoire also includes some wellknown favourites such as Handel’s ‘Zadok the Priest’, Dibdin’s ‘Tom Bowling’ (arranged by our own accompanist, Ian Tate) and Whitacre’s ‘When David Heard’, a reflection on a father’s loss of his son. A concert with this title wouldn’t be complete without The Beach Boys’ ‘Heroes and Villains’ and, moving from the sublime to the…we arrive, for good measure, at Gilbert and Sullivans’ ‘A Policeman’s Lot’. Some rousing Verdi Choruses complete the eclectic line up that is sure to leave you reflecting about which camp you belong to! Directed, heroically, by Duncan Lloyd. Tickets from www.lancastersingers.org Email: tickets@lancastersingers.org or on 07956 924 699.

Choral Voice Workshop Sat 7th July 9:30am - 4:30pm in The Baptist Church, Lancaster. A Choral Vocal Workshop, under the direction of eminent local professional tenor soloist and voice coach Christopher Steele. Following the day’s work, at 3:30pm we will celebrate by performing a free concert of extracts from the Mozart Requiem. A day not to be missed! Full details and prices from www. lancastersingers.org Email: chair@ lancastersingers.org or on 07976 875 586. Great reductions for Friends of Lancaster Singers. A retiring collection will be held, to be split between the St John the Evangelist Church Conservation Trust and Lancaster Singers Orchestra Fund. Chris Haughton 07976 875 586 chair@lancastersingers.org

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BEN WALLACE MP As the weather starts to pick up and, I look forward to not only continuing to travel around the Constituency but indeed increase the time spent in Lancashire. Although, at times, London can be very demanding, I never forget the importance of visiting businesses, charities, the emergency services, schools and so the list goes on. I have said it many times but these visits help me find out what is really going on in the Constituency. The condition and safety of local roads is still a major concern to residents as I see from my mailbag. With this in mind, I have recently written to the Transport Minister in support of an application which Lancashire County Council has made to the Safer Roads Fund

to make improvements to the A588 between Lancaster and Skippool. The proposed improvements will provide additional safety engineering measures along the length of the A588 between the Pointer Roundabout in Lancaster and its junction with A585 at Skippool. The Road Safety Foundation has assessed the A588 as the third most dangerous road in Britain, based on the fact that between 2013 and 2015 there were 28 serious crashes along the road. I know the safety of the road is a great concern. The safety engineering measures proposed by Lancashire County Council are intended to reduce the risk of fatal and serious collisions occurring along the route by reducing exposure to hazards and creating a safer environment for all road users. I have had many long term concerns about the

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) A588 and working with the Parish Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and County Councillors, John Shedwick and Matthew Salter, I have highlighted many issues. One in particular is the need for a crossing near the Seven Stars Public House. Although initially LCC did not look on this favourably, I will keep highlighting the need. The issue of pavement parking is a great concern to many of you and I have recently raised a number of specific cases of pavement parking with the Police and the County Council. Pavement parking means that pedestrians suffering from mobility issues, blindness and people with prams are often forced to walk on roads. This is clearly unacceptable and obstruction is of course a Police matter. Improving access for disabled people has always been a key priority for the Government and I understand it is set to make an announcement regarding pavement parking

later this year and I will follow progress on this closely. More broadly, the Government has already taken steps to make it easier for Councils to tackle pavement parking. I have received a number of representations about the new Salmon and Sea Trout protection byelaws which have been proposed by the Environment Agency. I understand that between August and October last year the Environment Agency consulted on how salmon fisheries can be better managed to protect salmon stocks. As a result of the consultation responses which the Environment Agency received they have developed the proposed new byelaws. Having read the proposed new byelaws I understand that locally the new regulations will mean that from this year all salmon caught from the River Lune, River Wyre or River Calder must be released.

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) I have put forward Constituent’s Concerns and will wait for a response. Although the constituents who contacted me are broadly in support of measures to protect the salmon population, they have highlighted a number of highly specific, local concerns based on their knowledge of our rivers. I have asked for these comments to be taken on board by the Environment Agency. An extremely welcome break to Parliamentary business is when Local Gala Queens come to the Commons for a visit. Recently I have welcomed Phoebe Lyons, Poulton’s Gala Queen and Beth Armer, St Michael’s Gala Queen, and I will be seeing Isobel Wilkinson, Churchtown Festival Rose Queen, very shortly.

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Planning and development continue to be of major concern to residents and I always advise people to have their say on development by giving the Local Planning Authority (Wyre Council) their views. I continue to represent constituents by voicing their concerns, keeping up to date with Wyre’s Plan and I will have spoken at the plan hearing by the time this is published. A representative from my Great Eccleston Office recently attended a presentation at Catterall Village Hall concerning a proposed development on land off Calder House Lane, Bowgreave in order to gauge opinion and local concerns. I have many constituency days planned over the summer and I look forward to meeting as many constituents as possible. If I can be of any assistance to you please email me at wallaceb@parliament.uk or write to me at: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Alternatively you can contact my Office at the House of Commons on 0207 219 5804 or my Constituency Office on (01995) 672977. Ben Wallace MP

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Lead the family on a merry dance to Scorton Steam this Fathers’ Day weekend, and see a team of JCB diggers doing ‘Strictly’! There may be no sequins or glitter ball but turn on the music, and these heavyweight machines can dance.

There are several spare seats on a coach trip being organised to two popular North West gardens next month. Thurs 7th June will see a visit to both Ness Botanic Gardens and Briarfield Gardens both in Neston.

Their choreographed routines, featuring intricate lifts and graceful turns, are this year’s main arena headline act as the J.C. Balls & Sons Dancing Diggers make their Scorton Steam debut.

At Ness the ornamental gardens cover 46 acres and have superb collections of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Camellias, Cherries and Heathers, Herbaceous Borders, a Rock Garden, Water Gardens and Wild Flower Meadows. An optional guided tour is included with the booking.

Their supporting cast for what will be the 14th Scorton Steam gathering, which is one of the North West’s biggest annual steam fests, is a collection of more than 600 vehicles of all vintages, shapes and sizes.

At Briarfield Gardens, in June/July herbaceous flowers complement lilies and roses. This is a riotous time in the garden with bold colours and evocative perfumes and the vegetables and soft fruit are in full production.

On top of that there is lawnmower racing, a fairground, crafts, live music, beer tent, food and shopping stalls all spread over 30 acres, making Scorton Steam the perfect family day out, especially given its location off the A6 just 15 minutes from either Junction 32 or 33 of M6.

Meet on Windsor Road (opposite the Library) at 9:00am. The coach should return to Garstang about 5:30pm to 6:00pm.

Scorton Steam opens daily at 9:00am but visitors can camp from Friday to Sunday night. At night, Scorton changes from a carnival to a festival vibe with illuminated vehicle displays, licensed bar, food and music.

Price: £29 (includes coach travel, entry and optional guided tour of Ness Botanic Gardens and entry to Briarfield Garden with included afternoon tea and cake). RHS members will receive a £5 discount if card is shown at Ness. For more info contact Liz Bertenshaw or Ian Budgen (01995) 600445.

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SOROPTIMISTS Women Inspiring Action, Transforming Lives Bric-a-Brac Stall

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Nowadays it’s all about recycling and upcycling, so what can be better than coming to see what we have to offer at our stall on Sat 2nd June from 9:00am outside the market hall on Garstang High Street.

We’ve told you lots about the charity before in Focus but feel free to come and talk to us at the stall and find out more about what we do and why we do it.

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We will have both pedigree and novelty classes and we will be open for entries from 12 noon, with judging commencing at 1:00pm. There will be a charge of £1 per class for each entry. We will be awarding rosettes for 1 – 4 places in all classes and a trophy for the best in show. This is a fun event open to all breeds and ages – human and doggy and it’s a great day out for all the family. There will be homemade refreshments available all day and, of course, a raffle. All proceeds to charities supported by Soroptimist International of Garstang. Enquiries to (01524) 793066. Reach Out One Saturday in May saw seven Garstang Soroptimists heading to Southport along with lots of others from across our region to join the South Lancashire Regional Conference. These events always feature a raft of interesting and inspiring speakers and this year’s was no different with talks on ‘Stop the Traffik’, ‘Meru Garden Project’, ‘Empowerment Charity Blackpool’, and the most excellent ‘Living with Dementia’. Thank You! And finally, a repeat big thank you to the

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) kind lady who dropped off several children’s backpacks at the Mustard Seed for our project last month, as I later found that seven of them had come pre-filled with the items we need. Thanks to this marvellous gesture we have now been able to send our next batch of 20 backpacks off to Mary’s Meals. Keep up the good work readers! Please drop off your used or new backpacks etc at The Mustard Seed Café, Park Hill Road (0pposite the Wheat Sheaf Pub) they are open Thurs, Fri and Sat 10:00am to 2:00pm. Why don’t you join this boundless network? It could be the best thing you’ve ever done! Take a look at our web site and follow the links below. We meet twice a month at the Garstang Hotel and Golf Club 7:30pm, on the second and fourth Wednesday. Interested ladies from throughout the Over Wyre and Garstang district are always very welcome. Take a Look at What We Do www.sigarstang.org.uk www.facebook.com/ SoroptimistsGarstang www.twitter.com/GarstangSoropt

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GARSTANG AND DISTRICT LIONS Donations

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We have made a donation of £200 to MIND (the Mental Health charity) who had organised a sponsored walk to raise funds for this worthy cause.

We are still collecting for the Fylde Women’s Aid Central Office for distribution to their various centres in the region. If you have any items to donate of new clothes ( babies, small children or ladies ); new toys, new cosmetic or new toiletry items then our collection point is the Resource Centre (the offices of the old Liberal Club) on Bridge Street.

The Lions sponsored the local Youth Cricket Team for £100 and a similar donation will also be provided for Garstang Hockey Club. A donation has also been agreed to support a local senior friendship group which meets at the Cricket Club and had previously been run and funded by Age Concern. The Lions provided monies to assist the unfortunate families who were badly affected by the recent house fires in Calder Vale - this was a quick response made for a local emergency and to help towards their

Events The sponsored slimming event is still ongoing. The final check on who has lost the most pounds will be done later with all of the proceeds raised to be donated to local charities. Several members of the Garstang Lions club were Course Stewards for the Garstang Colour Dash on Sun 22nd April - this was a highly successful event with a large numbers of participants raising monies for St John’s Hospice. As usual there will be a large number of Lions helping in some capacity including Stewards and Marshals for the Garstang Children’s Festival on Mon 28th May. We are about to enter the peak season for Lions supporting local events through either organising car parking or acting as Stewards or Marshals. These include, in the next two months, the Catterall Gala on Sat 2nd June, Scorton Steam on Sat 16th & Sun 17th June plus the Great Eccleston Show on Sat 14th and Sun 15th July. If you fancy joining us, then our vibrant Lions Club will make you most welcome. If you are interested then further information is on the web site at www.garstanglions. co.uk You can just speak to any member or come along to our meeting held on the third Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm. Chris Wilkinson

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CAT SMITH MP Help me plant a tree to mark The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy! At the time of writing this, the sun is belting through my office window and outside the plants and trees are bursting into leaf and flower – I hope it’s still sunny by the time you read this! Unfortunately in some parts of the world very little is bursting into life due to massive deforestation. Trees are being cut down to be used for building or sold as fuel (sometimes in the form of charcoal or timber), while cleared land is used as pasture for livestock and plantation. The effects of deforestation can be devastating. The most dramatic impact is a loss of habitat for millions of species. Eighty percent of Earth’s land animals and plants

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) Income related jobseeker’s allowance, Income related employment support allowance, Housing benefit, Working tax credit and Child tax credit. I’ve been contacted by the Citizen’s Advice Bureau who are concerned Universal Credit could risk adding to the financial instability of low-income workers - with those who are self-employed likely to come under the most pressure. The charity has released two new reports on Universal Credit, examining the impact of work allowance cuts on people’s budgets, and why its design can leave self-employed workers at a financial disadvantage. Citizens Advice analysis shows a selfemployed worker who receives Universal Credit could be worse off by £630 a year compared to an employee on the benefit, even if their year-end earnings are identical. The report highlights issues with the Minimum Income Floor, a rule that assumes everyone claiming Universal Credit who has been selfemployed for a year or more is earning the National Minimum Wage (NMW). If they earn less than the NMW one month, their Universal Credit payment won’t make up the difference. But if their monthly earnings go over the NMW, their benefit payment will be reduced accordingly. The charity says this design flaw is unfair and risks causing financial hardship as self-employed workers often earn different amounts from one month to the next. If you have any concerns or worries then please contact me. Preesall Fire 10k Good luck to everyone taking part in the first ever Preesall Fire 10k on Sun 10th June at 10:00am starting from the ferry slipway at Knott End. The run is being hosted by Fylde Coast

Runners in aid of The Firefighters Charity. The Charity began by supporting bereaved families of firefighters killed during the Blitz. It now provides a modern day service enhancing the health and wellbeing of the whole fire community. The everyday heroes of the UK fire community face traumatic life and death situations. The Fire Fighters Charity supports them whether injured, ill or in need of psychological support. Entry into the event is open to everyone of all abilities as long as you are aged over 15 on the day of the race. Included will be bespoke medals and chip timing and the run will take place along the picturesque coastal path. Being heavily pregnant I’m afraid I won’t be able to join you but I’ll be with you in spirit! Check out more information here www. fyldecoastrunners.com/preesall-fire-10k. html. od Fo rved y a Se l D al

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) Over Wyre Community Choir As Patron, I’m looking forward to attending Over Wyre Community Choir’s spring concert, ‘Centenary of Song, Songs of War and Peace’ on Sat 9th June, 7:30pm at St Oswald’s Church Hall, Knott End. Tickets are available from Knott End Post Office and I look forward to seeing you there! Have a lovely June everyone. Email me on cat.smith.mp@parliament.uk or call my office on (01253) 490 440. Cat Smith MP

GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE A day in the life of a Nurse Practitioner in General Practice I work as part of a team of 3 (soon to be 4) Nurse Practitioners within Garstang Medical Practice.

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My day starts at 8:00am when I switch on my computer followed by a quick trip into reception to switch the kettle on – coffee is necessary for a productive day! My first appointment is at 8:30am which gives me half an hour to check my emails and any outstanding tasks I need to do. This helps me map out my day looking at the schedule for the sessions. My morning surgery continues until 12:00 noon. Nurse Practitioners function much like a GP. The types of patients that are seen and treated can vary greatly from day to day. However, certain conditions are seen regularly at different times of the year i.e. flu or hayfever. Nurse Practitioners can assess, diagnose, prescribe, order and interpret investigations and refer patients for ongoing treatment. Nurse Practitioners work independently but Across 1. Needlework (6) 7. Capital of Norway (4) 8. A tool for household use (7) 9. World Cup body (4) 12. A shallow dish for a cup (6) 14. Under _____ - doing something against your will (6) 15. Region (4) 18. _______ Steam Fair - see p74 (7) 19. Focus aka ‘The Green ____’ (4) 20 A winning ____ (6) Down 2. Put into effect / implement (7) 3. Supplied or distributed (6) 4. Code word for the letter G (4) 5. A musical symbol (4) 6. World Cup hosts (6) 10. A tendency to do nothing (7) 11. Not present (6) 13. Story of doubtful truth (6) 16. A violent disturbance (4) 17. Enquires (4)

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GARSTANG MEDICAL (cont) have access to a GP at all times. The training for a Nurse Practitioner is fairly intense. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure I would like to go through it again. There are strict criteria for access to a nurse practitioner degree programme. Primary Care GP Surgeries employ Nurse Practitioners to enhance patient care and enable same day access, ensuring patients are seen in a safe and timely manner for acute and minor illness. My main role is first contact consultations i.e. health matters that the patient feels has to be seen today such as acute illnesses like coughs, colds, sore throats, minor injuries, aches/pains but I can also manage most patient problems presented which can be complicated with some long term health conditions such as diabetes or COPD. Occasionally I ask the doctors to give some advice in my consultations or I will make a patient an appointment with one of the doctors if I am unsure of the problem and how it should be managed/treated. Myself and my colleagues are very well supported in our roles by the GPs.

Finally, the end of the shift is nearing and that much needed second wind is in full effect. The latter part of the day is the most ideal time to catch up on any loose strings such as paperwork, prescriptions etc. If all goes as planned then the working day is done by 6:00pm. Regardless of whether or not everything went as planned or you found yourself in the weeds, the ultimate goal is to provide quality care to our patients and Nurse Practitioners have an obligation to their patients to do so by educating them about their issues so they are informed. When you stand to make an impact as big as the role of that as a Nurse Practitioner, a day in the life could not be more rewarding as there is an abundance of opportunity to positively impact on the lives of so many. Martin McDonald - Nurse Practitioner Garstang Medical Practice

After surgery and phone calls are finished I check my various electronic inboxes for laboratory results and clinical letters and annotate them with any further actions required so reception staff can tell the patients when they ring in for the results. I will try and complete any referrals to hospitals/outside agencies and send off specimens before lunch at 1:00pm. I will also check my emails and send replies. The period before lunch is also the time I catch up with my colleagues and discuss any complicated patient consultations. The afternoon surgery starts at 2:00pm and follows a similar pattern to the morning surgery.

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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCIL Garstang Youth Council

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Wyre Council were delighted to welcome members of Garstang Youth Council to the Civic Centre in Poulton for an opportunity to discuss key issues affecting young people in the town.

Councillor Andrea Kay, lead member for Children and Young People at Wyre Council, and representatives from Lancashire County Council’s Children and Family Wellbeing Service introduced themselves and talked about the services they provide, creating a key link for future discussions between the members of the session.

Formed in 2012, Garstang Youth Council represents young people from Garstang, and the meeting on Wed 25th April gave them the chance to meet Councillors and officers, to raise their questions and to discuss issues that are important to them. Led by Young Mayor Nathan Halford, the Youth Councillors first took part in a session focusing on mental health. Councillor Michael Vincent, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder for Wyre Council and Wyre and County Councillor Shaun Turner answered their questions and talked about what we are doing in Wyre to

Next, a more formal meeting in the Council Chamber took place in which the Youth Council were able to hear more about Wyre’s finances and planning policies. In 2017 Garstang Youth Council put together a report to explore how local infrastructure, funded by Lancashire County Council and Wyre Council, will deal with increased demand for public services. From this report, the Youth Council put forward a series of important questions which were addressed

GREY MATTER TEST (ans page 59) 1. Which German dams were targetted in the Dambuster’s Raid of 1943? 2. What is the name of Mehgan Markle’s mother? 3. In Indian cooking, what is ghee? 4. What is the popular name for the obelisk of Thothmes III to be found in London? 5. Which modern artists work includes an unmade bed?

11. Who created ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’? 12. Freetown is the capital of which West African country? 13. Who designed St. Paul’s Cathedral? 14. The Sorbonne has been a place of study since the 13th century in which city? 15. Which ecclesiastical post is held by John Sentamu?

6. According to the proverb, what is the road to hell paved with?

16. What was the name of Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s poetess sister?

7. The pirate Captain James Hook was an old boy of which public school?

17. Which chess piece can only move diagonally?

8. What is the term ‘Hi-Fi’ short for?

18. Which musical play and film is based around the songs of Abba?

9. The animal known to Europeans as an elk is known as what to the Americans? 10. ‘The Spy Who Came in From the Cold’ and ‘Tinker,Tailor, Soldier, Spy’ were the works of which novelist?

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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCIL (cont) by the officers and Councillors present. Porsche Rally The Porsche Rally will be coming through the high street on Sun 8th July. It is scheduled to start from the Golf Club at 9:30am so the first cars should be arriving fairly soon after. This is hopefully the first of an annual event. So turn out and support what should be a great parade of old, new and vintage Porsche cars. Garstang Scarecrow Festival Thank you for all our scarecrow entries so far! The deadline for all scarecrow competition entries is Sat 30th June. For those of you that have already entered a scarecrow, we will be in touch soon with your entry number and further information. If you are not on the scarecrow trail then please do not worry, we will display your scarecrow for you. The drop-off dates are week commencing Mon 16th July and the drop-off point is Garstang St Thomas’ Community Hall. More details to follow. Judging will take place Fri 20th and Sat 21st July. The top prize will be voted for by you, the people, hence the People’s award with a winning prize of £50 and trophy. The categories for voting are:

All trophies have kindly been donated by Carrs Jewellers. The prize giving ceremony will be held in Cherestanc Square from 2:00pm on Sun 22nd July. The grand raffle kindly organised by Team ShazzAnn will also be drawn on Sun 22nd July. For further information please visit our website at www. garstangscarecrowfestival.com Next Surgery Sat 7 July at 10:00am at the Library. Two Councillors will be available during our surgery to discuss questions or concerns regarding the Garstang ward. Don’t forget to check our Facebook page or website for regular updates at www. garstangtowncouncil.org Edwina Parry - Town Clerk 07592 792 801

COFFEE STOP Coffee Stop opens as a community cafe on most Tuesday mornings. Volunteers from Inglewhite Church and the local communities are there to serve tea and coffee as well as cake or a toasted tea cake. Our aim is to provide a safe and friendly place for us to get together and make new connections. If you’re new to the area or if you’ve previously considered coming along it would be great to welcome you this summer.

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Age 7 and under - £20 prize plus trophy.

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Age 8-11 year olds - £20 prize plus trophy.

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Age 12-17 year olds - £20 prize plus trophy.

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Adults age 18 and over - £20 prize plus trophy.

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Community groups - £20 prize plus trophy.

We look forward to welcoming you at Inglewhite Church Hall on Tues 12th and 26th June

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Independent traders - trophy.

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Businesses - trophy.

Catterall Village Hall on Tues 19th June.

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People’s Award - £50 plus Trophy.

We open at 10:00am and close around 12 noon. Why not call in for any part of the morning that suits you? Free parking and disabled access are available at both venues.

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LANCS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Like many Councils across the country, Lancashire County Council continues to face unprecedented financial challenges. We are committed to providing the best services we can to the people of Lancashire, particularly to the most vulnerable in our communities. However, the Council’s financial position remains extremely challenging, with a forecasted funding gap of £144m in 2021/22. Because of this, we still need to make some difficult decisions in order to make further savings. Community transport in Lancashire is provided for eligible people who are not able to use mainstream public transport. Community transport includes Dial-a-Ride, group transport, community car schemes, day trips and volunteering opportunities. In January the County Council’s cabinet agreed to consult on proposals to reduce funding by a third for community transport in

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Lancashire. This may mean loss, reduction and/or changes to these services. We would like to hear your views on this proposal. You can give us your views by completing the online questionnaire at www. lancashire.gov.uk/haveyoursay The eight week consultation ends on Sun 10th June. Wyre Borough Council

GALLOWAYS SOCIAL CLUB Our meeting on Wed 6th June will be a foot tapping and voices ringing to Colin and friend when they entertain us with their music. On Wed 20th June Neil Hendrie will be asking us to be the jury to decide if James Hanratty was really guilty of murder. We are a small friendly, mixed group of people, who like a natter and cup of tea and feel able to discuss with others any sight problems and how they cope with them. Please feel free to come along and join us on alternate Wednesday afternoons 2:00pm - 4:00pm at St Helen’s Church Hall, Churchtown. Free transport is usually available for those living in the Garstang and Catterall area. Lorna Musgrave (01995) 471319

INNER WHEEL We have now celebrated 48 years since our club was formed. We celebrated with an anniversary dinner at The Best Western Hotel, Garstang. The Speaker was a theatrical make up artist who demonstrated how she created terrible facial injuries. In June we shall be having an outing to Salmesbury Hall for afternoon tea. We meet on Thursday evenings twice monthly at the Best Western Hotel. For further information about our organisation and meetings please contact Maureen Garstang (01995) 604336. Christine Holland

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