Over Wyre Focus Magazine - December 2018 by Focus Magazines

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Knott End ~ Preesall ~ Pilling ~ Stalmine ~ Hambleton December 2018

Issue 229

What’s on Over Wyre

For festive church services, please see pages 14, 28, 29 and 36 November Thursday

29th

December Saturday 1st Sunday 2nd Monday 3rd Tuesday 4th Wednesday 5th Thursday 6th Friday 7th

Nativity Crib Festival - Forton URC (until 2nd)

Preesall & Knott End Tree Light Switch On Fleetwood Walks - Marine Hall Wyre Borough Council Surgery - Knott End Library (also 4th) Garstang Camera Club Coffee Morning - Garstang Arts Centre Christmas Charity Concert - Hambleton Parish Church Christmas Markets - Pilling Reading Room Over Wyre Gardening Club Christmas Lunch Over Wyre Family & Historical Society - Knott End Library SSRA Lantern Parade - Stalmine Village Hall Meeting Point - Hambleton URC Hall (also 18th) Over Wyre Art Society (also 11th) Over Wyre Ladies - Juniper Close Community Room (also 18th) Pilling Historical Society Hambleton Parish Council Meeting (also 8th Jan) North Fylde Photographic Society (also 11th & 18th) Out Rawcliffe Over 60s Christmas Party Meat Bingo - Winmarleigh Village Hall Hambleton WI (also 7th, 10th, 13th & 27th) Pilling Men’s Fellowship Pilling Lane (Preesall) WI Christmas Party - St Oswald’s Hall Garstang Camera Club (also 12th Dec & 2nd Jan) SSRA Meeting - The Seven Stars Stalmine Gardening Club - Stalmine Village Hall Over Wyre Royal British Legion Branch Meeting Christmas Fanfare Concert - Elswick Village Hall (also 8th) Christmas Musical Evening - St John’s Church, Pilling Time to Dance - Hambleton Village Hall (also 20th) Flu Clinic - Hambleton Branch Surgery Stalmine Village Hall Bingo (also 21st) First Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library

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What’s on Over Wyre

Saturday

8th

Annual Carol Concert - Pilling Methodist Church

Cleveleys Walks - Beach Road Community Centre

Soup & Cake Luncheon - Hambleton URC

St Aidan’s Christmas Fair

Park Working Group - Bob Williamson Park

Sunday

Christmas Food & Gift Fair - Hambleton Church Hall

9th

Stalmine Church Carol Service

Follow the Star Walking Nativity - St John the Baptist Church

Monday

Annual Meat and Turkey Bingo - The Golden Ball, Pilling

Mobile Libraries - Hambleton

Hambleton Over 60’s - Hambleton URC

Tuesday

10th

11th

Preesall Town Council Meeting - Youth & Community Centre

Preesall & Knott End Fellowship - Methodist’s Hall Knott End

Wednesday 12th

Mental Health Support Group - St Oswald’s Church Hall

Young At Heart Social - Knott End Library

Help Beat Cancer - Manchester Christmas Market Visit

Thursday

13th

Friends of Knott End Library Christmas Coffee Morning

Christmas Prize Bingo - Knott End Working Men’s Club

Friday

14th

Creative Writing Group - Knott End Library

Saturday

15th

Messy Christmas - Lighthouse Community Church

‘Music for Christmas’ - Over Wyre Community Choir

Hambleton & Out Rawcliffe Churches Carol Services

Tuesday

Fylde Bird Club - The River Wyre

18th

Preesall Town Council Clerk - Knott End Library

Thursday

Over Wyre Social & Activity Club - St Oswald’s Hall

20th

Mobile Libraries - Pilling

Thursday

Prize Bingo - Golden Ball Social Club

27th

Hambleton Litter Pick - The Shovels Inn

Friday

Last Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library

Afternoon Tea - Hambleton URC

28th

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CHRISTMAS CHARITY CONCERT

CHRISTMAS FANFARE CONCERT

Sun 2nd Dec at 2:00pm Hambleton Choral Group & Hambleton Parish Church

Elswick Singers Fri 7th Dec 7:30 pm & Sat 8th Dec 2:00pm Elswick Village Hall

Our annual Christmas Charity concert will take place in the Parish Church.

We have some lovely festive music for you, so please come along and join in our festivities.

All proceeds will be divided between the Guide Dogs Association and Brian House.

Tickets £6 including Accompanied children free.

Tickets £5, including refreshments and a free raffle ticket, are available from members or ring (01253) 700963 or (01253) 810153.

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MEETING POINT Tues 4th Dec - Carol Service/Gift Exchange Tues 18th Dec - Social Meeting

Various food and gift stalls.

We are a non-denominational group meeting fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons at 2:15pm. We meet at the United Reformed Church Hall, Sandy Lane, Hambleton from September through to April.

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Sun 2nd Dec 10:00am - 4:00pm Pilling Reading Room, School Lane, Pilling

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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL EVENING

Until Mon 3rd Dec Weekdays 12 noon – 5:00pm Weekend 10:00am – 5:00pm St Peter’s Church, Quernmore LA2 9EL

Fri 7th Dec 7:00pm St John’s Church, Pilling

Visit our beautiful country church, lit up by Christmas trees. The church will look wonderful and the atmosphere will be very special. It can be hard to come into church, so we hope that this special event will provide a warm and welcoming place for everyone. Free entry. Refreshments available. Raffle. Gale Barton

St John the Baptist Church and Pilling Jubilee Silver Band are holding this Christmas Musical Evening. Admission £6 including refreshments and raffle. Tickets available from:- Knott End Post Office, Joe Jenkinson (01253) 790225, James Redman (01253) 811430 or myself. Elizabeth Cookson (01253) 790537

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Wed 5th Dec Winmarleigh Village Hall Every 1st Wednesday of the month from September to May inclusive. Eyes Down 7.30pm. Refreshments Included.

Our next meeting will be on Thurs 20th Dec from 2:00pm at St Oswalds’ Parish Hall, Preesall. It will be our Christmas Party, with hot pot and mince pies and the Melody Makers will be entertaining us.

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INNER WHEEL Garstang and Over Wyre How time flies. It’s nearly Christmas once again. We are all looking forward to the various celebrations which will take place in and around Garstang and of course with our families. Our members would like to thank all those who have supported us in our fund raising activities. This year our chosen charity is Rosemere Cancer Care in Preston and we will be once again holding our popular Charity Quiz night in February. We wish you all a very Happy Christmas. Christine Holland

MESSY CHRISTMAS Sat 15th Dec 4:00pm – 6:00pm Lighthouse Community Church, Lancaster Road, Knott End-on-Sea The Lighthouse Community Church is formed out of the joining together of Knott End Methodists and Bethel URC and we are delighted to invite you to our first ever ‘Messy Church’ event! Messy Christmas is an opportunity to come and share in a time of fun activities for all the family! There will be crafts! There will be mess! There will be celebration! And there will be food! All children must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for Messy Church – we simply ask for a donation to help us cover the cost of the craft activities and the food! We would love to see you there! Let us know if you are coming so that we can make sure we’ve catered for you! Contact us on email: lighthousecommunityknottend@ gmail.com or via our Facebook page: www. facebook.com/knottendpreesall/ or by texting: 07375 110 150. Paul Critchley

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CHRISTMAS FOOD & GIFT FAIR Hambleton Gala Committee Sun 9th Dec 1:30pm Hambleton Church Hall Come and join us and look around our Food Fair and stalls. Maybe pick up a few Christmas gifts or nibbles for over the festive period. We have an amazing selection of stalls attending again this year including Cheese & Chutneys, Body Shop, Blossom Boutique, Temple Spa, Beckaboo Wooden Gifts, Yummy Scrummy cakes plus much more. The children will be kept entertained with face painting by Face Play or being creative with Sand Art. This was a massive hit last year! Cutts Lane Nurseries will also be joining us with a selection of their brilliant Christmas wreaths and gifts.

Enjoy a bite to eat with Lorna cooking her delicious Caribbean food and get yourself a drink from the fabulous Nedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar. All proceeds to go towards Hambleton Gala 2019. We had a fabulous event last year and we hope as many people can join us again this year. Ailsa Williams

KNOTT END & PREESALL IN BLOOM It was a long wait from July to November to find out the results of our entry to North West In Bloom but the result was worth waiting for as we received a Gold award. Obviously the six members of the In Bloom team who attended the awards ceremony in Southport are delighted with the result but we also want to thank those other people

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IN BLOOM (cont)

OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY

who helped us to achieve this award.

The In Bloom Team

Our thanks go to Brian, our Lengthsman, for all that watering during the hot, dry summer. Also to those residents who allowed us to fill up our watering cans, bottles and all other usable containers from their water supply.

We had plenty of practise with acrylics last month. Julie Nash, a local artist, has given us many tips with a demonstration followed by a day workshop when we painted ‘Wild Seas’.

Thanks to the team at Wyre Borough for helping to keep the villages looking their best and also to those residents who gave us plant and monetary donations. As always our entries in the ‘Neighbourhood’ category were very successful. There are five levels of awards with Level 5 being the highest. St Oswald’s Church, Ash Grove and Knott End Working Men’s Club Bowling Green were all judged as Level 5 and The Willows as Level 4. Congratulations volunteers!

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Our new camera and projector enabled us to see her painting on a large screen which is needed now that our numbers have increased. The new equipment was also in use when Judith Farnworth showed us Brusho. This technique involves sprinkling coloured crystals on watercolour paper. It is sprayed with water, then magic! The vibrant tints develop and then a picture can be formed with brush work. Judith also brought numerous cards and her finished paintings to show us. This was very popular and full day workshop was arranged to follow. We had some lovely art books donated by a

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local resident and these have been sold to our members. The proceeds are being used to purchase the odd materials needed for the practical sessions.

Tues 4th & 18th Dec 2:00pm Juniper Close Community Room, Preesall

Our last art exhibition entitled ‘Winter’ is at Ashton Gardens Pavilion, St. George’s Road, St. Annes. There is a large cafe in a great setting with our paintings displayed. It’s open every day this month. Do try to come! Our members have worked hard improving their artwork but at the same time enjoying each other’s friendship. We will soon break for the holidays. We start again on Tues 8th Jan but here are our December classes. Tues 4th Dec Free Painting Tues 11th Dec Last meeting Christmas with Jacob’s Join.

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We meet alternate Tuesdays at Juniper Close Community Room. We are a friendly group and would love to see you. Beryl Stott (01253) 810035

TIME TO DANCE Fri 7th Dec 8:00pm - 11:00pm Hambleton Village Hall Church Lane, Hambleton. FY6 9BZ Fri 21st Dec 7:30pm - 10:30pm St. Oswald’s Parish Hall, Lancaster Rd, Preesall St Oswald’s will be a Jacob’s Join.

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PILLING BAND (cont) information on the band. Christmas is upon us again and this is what the band call our silly season. You will be able to see the band at many local events as we will be attending Knott End Tree Light switch on (Sat 1st Dec), Pilling Tree Lights (Mon 3rd Dec), Light up a Light Trinity Hospice (Sun 9th Dec), Stalmine Church Carol Service (Sun 9th Dec), Hambleton & Out Rawcliffe Churches Carol Services (Sun 16th Dec) and The Elletson Arms (Fri 21st Dec). During December the band also provide entertainment at the Victorian Festival in Garstang and for three different Masonic Lodges. The bands annual Christmas Concert will be held at St John’s Church in Pilling on Fri 7th Dec. Tickets are £6 and this includes refreshments. The tickets are available from Knott End Post Office, myself on the number

below, any band member, member of St John’s Church or simply pay on the night. We have already started rehearsing the music for the concert and I can guarantee a festive night of entertainment with a mix of traditional and modern pieces, solos and carols for you to sing along with. All that remains for me to say is Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Pilling Band. Emily Duke 07710 983 916 200 Club November Draw 1st Prize £50 No

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HAMBLETON WI Diary Dates Wed 5th Dec 11:00am – Over 70’s Christmas Brunch at the Village Hall, with the Hambleton Academy children entertaining us with Christmas songs and perhaps Father Christmas may call to see us.

Thurs 13th Dec 2:00pm in St. John’s Church Hall, Stanah Road. Little Thornton WI invite all members to their Christmas Songs and Readings. Tea and festive refreshments. Thurs 27th Dec – 12:30pm for 1:00pm. Luncheon Club at the Shovels Inn.

Fri 7th Dec 7:15pm – Annual Christmas Tree Lights Switch on by the Gala Queen Bobbie Lodge at Ryecoft Corner, followed by Carols accompanied by the Over Wyre Brass conducted and led by John Squires-Evans. Afterwards light refreshments will be served in the URC Church Hall.

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Mon 10th Dec 7:30pm – Our Christmas Party - Celebrating 80 Years. URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane. For our entertainment we will have ‘Betsy’ the chambermaid regaling us with the latest festive chapter of her life ‘upstairs and downstairs’ - cost £3 to include a 2 course supper.

Hambleton in Bloom committee are very pleased to announce that we have won the RHS GOLD award for the Best Large Village in the North West for 2018.

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As the present committee are stepping down we hope this will inspire younger residents of the village to volunteer to take over our work. To mark this last year and leave a legacy for the village we have had planted three thousand daffodil bulbs for a splendid spring show. Many thanks to all the people who have tended, watered and weeded the plots and helped in any way. Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP St Oswald’s Church Hall Wed 12th Dec 1:30pm - 3:00pm Anyone who is experiencing, or has a loved one or someone close to them who is affected by mental health issues is invited to come along to this group. We meet every second Wednesday of the month. Pauline Teague 07583 039 804 Email: sisterteague@hotmail.co.uk

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PILLING METHODIST CHURCH Special Events in December Carol Concert The annual Carol Concert is on Sat 8th Dec at 2:00pm in the Sunday School Hall. Tickets are available from any member of the choir. Christmas Eve Communion Christmas Eve Communion service in the Fellowship Room at Pilling Methodist Church led by Rev Alex Yesudas at 7:00pm on Mon 24th Dec. Christmas Day Family Service Morning Family worship led by Deacon Jo Critchley on Christmas Day at 10:00am in Pilling Methodist Church. Andrew Bell (01253) 790649

‘FOLLOW THE STAR’ A Walking Nativity ‘Follow the Star’ is a walking nativity organised by Pilling Churches Together and will take place on Sun 9th Dec setting off from St John the Baptist Church at about 4:45pm after the Christingle Service. Hear and see the Nativity Story unfold as we walk together through the village to Pilling Methodist Church. We will be using the Willow Star Lanterns made by the children and their families during the Star Festival that took place in October at half-term. Come as a family and, if you wish, bring your own lanterns and torches. (No naked flames or candles please.) For those unable to walk, the Methodist Church will be open from 5:00pm for a static version. The Walking Nativity will conclude with a final tableau and carols in the Methodist Church. Refreshments available for all after the carols. For more information contact Dc. Critchley 07740 432 404 or myself. Katrina Bell (01253) 790649

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PREESALL & KNOTT END GALA Gala Queen/King and retinue 2019 Do you have a child or children, boys or girls aged 6 - 13? We are looking for our new Gala Queen/King Prince/Princess and retinues to represent our two villages, Preesall and Knott End, for our 2019 - 2020 Gala. Would you like your child or children to be involved in this fabulous event? If you are interested in putting your child or children’s names forward to be a part of our 2019 Gala please contact Miss Nicola Woods 07565 795 661 or nicolawoods88@yahoo.co.uk Let’s Keep This Tradition Going The Gala Committee are holding a fundraising event - Christmas Prize Bingo on Fri 14th Dec at Knott End Working Men’s Club. Doors open 7:00pm. Eyes down 7:30pm. May we also take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Preesall and Knott End Gala Committee. Nicola Woods 07565 795 661

PILLING HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tues 4th Dec 7:30pm Methodist Church Meeting Room Speaker Angela Norris ‘Ferry Tales - Knott End to Fleetwood Ferry’. We meet on the first Tuesday in the month from September to March. Annual subscription £10. Visitors £2. Everyone welcome. Mary Shepherd (01253) 790306

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STALMINE GARDENING CLUB Thurs 6th Dec 8:00pm Stalmine Village Hall Christmas meal. We meet on the first Thursday of the month. Visitors very welcome. For more details phone 700232. David Makinson

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Our final talk of 2018 is by Mr Andres Cross, a local undertaker, who will describe ‘Victorian Funerals’. Men of all ages are welcome to join us for this fascinating subject and any of our interesting talks which will restart on Tues 8th Jan, with a talk on ‘Debtors Prisons’. More details to follow after Christmas. You will receive a warm welcome from our friendly crowd, along with tea and biscuits. Barry Campbell

ST WILLIAM’S RC CHURCH PILLING Annual Meat and Turkey Bingo Mon 10th Dec 7:30pm The Golden Ball, Pilling Doors open 6:45pm. Eyes down 7:30pm. Entry £1 (to include light refreshments). The Grand Draw will take place at this event with a first prize of £50. Come along and enjoy the fun! You might even win your Christmas dinner! Katrina Bell (01253) 790649

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Over Wyre Branch Remembrance Sunday and ‘Battle’s Over’ Event

The unveiling of the new 1914 - 18 plaque went well and was enhanced by the ceramic poppies made by pupils at St. Aidan’s.

What an absolutely brilliant and huge turn-out for the Church Service and the Parade as well as the evening ‘Battle’s Over’ event.

This was followed by a remarkable young person telling the story of his Great Grandfather and his heroics during the First World War which earned him the Victoria Cross.

There were several people who commented they had never seen so many people in the Church and on Parade but I know by standing halfway up the Memorial mount that the crowd was huge. I estimate over 300 people attended. Hopefully it will continue in the same vein next year.

It was a very difficult and emotive thing for someone so young to do in front of the huge gathering but he did it well. His family must be so proud of him. Well done indeed.

The ceremony at the Memorial went well with two serving military personnel reading out the names on the Memorial of those from our community who had been killed in both World Wars.

Mounting the Remembrance Wreaths on the Oak posts hasn’t proved to be such a successful venture at the moment but it will and when Jackie and I finished them on Sunday afternoon the Memorial Mound looked spectacular silhouetted against the overcast sky. By the time this article is published we will have achieved the aim.

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (cont) The evening event saw another huge crowd considering the cold wind – but it was dry. The children who performed on the makeshift stage did their school and families and the community proud. A huge thank you to the Women’s Institute ladies who served the Bovril – it was delicious. Not only do they deserve praise for that but also for their impromptu and unexpected call to go on stage and give a rendering of ‘Jerusalem’. Well done to all. The many acts that provided the entertainment deserve all the praise and accolades that can be bestowed upon them as it could not have been easy up there with a cold wind blowing but I think everyone – and I estimate over 200 – enjoyed it and will be singing the words of ‘It’s a Long Way to Tipperary’ and ‘Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag’ in their sleep.

It was just unfortunate that a lot of people left after the Beacon was lit which must have been a real disappointment to those who had given of their free time to perform but the wind had got up and it had gotten considerably colder. In my view you were all stars and I am sure everyone else will feel the same way. Once again the Preesall and Knott End community have done themselves proud. What a tremendous place to live – I love it. A special thank you must go to the members of the Gala Committee who conducted the road closures at the Mount as well as the barriers and car parking attendants at the evening event. Thank you. Unfortunately it isn’t possible to provide the total Poppy Appeal collection for Over Wyre as the boxes were only collected on the 12th and 13th November with the money

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (cont) count held on 14th November but there have been a few unexpected donations: £159.41 at the ‘Battle’s Over’ event and St. Aidan’s almost £700 with their knitted Poppies etc and several of the local organisations have donated more than usual for their Poppy Wreaths.

Service person or a member of their family who may be suffering hardship or in need, or you would like more information on the welfare support schemes or membership, please contact either the RBL Contact Centre on 0808 802 8080 or myself.

Preesall and Knott End residents are really a marvellous community who, this week-end in particular, have shown that they care what happens here and long may it last.

At this time of year I would like to wish all who donated to the Poppy Appeal or who have assisted the Over Wyre Royal British Legion in any way a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2019 and may all those who are serving and their families be safe and secure in their duties. Thank You.

For anyone interested the December meeting of the Over Wyre Royal British Legion Branch will take place on Thurs 6th Dec in the Youth Activities Centre (adjacent to the Preesall Playing Fields Car Park) at 2:30pm. The Branch Chairman informs me that we will be having Mince Pies and Mulled Wine as a pre-Christmas treat. Don’t forget - if you know of a Service or ex-

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Knott End Walks Wed 12th Dec 2:00pm Meet at the Ferry Cafe by the slipway for an enjoyable walk either on the Promenade with great views or across the golf course and around Hackensall Hall. FY6 OEA.

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Sat 8th Dec 10:30am Come for a stroll along the beautiful promenade at Cleveleys or a look at Cleveleys Park and Towers Wood. Meet At the Community Centre on Beach Road FY5 1ER and return for refreshments.

Why not join us and help to keep Hambleton a place to be proud of? Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

KNOTT END DOMINO CLUB Fri 28th Dec 7:30pm Juniper Close Community Room, Preesall Knott End Domino Club meets on the last Friday of each month. We are a friendly group open to all and we would love to see you at our next meeting. Beryl Stott (01253) 810035

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OVER WYRE WHIST & DOMINOES Every Tuesday at Knott End Working Men’s Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm. All new members will be very welcome. We are a friendly group playing for pleasure. Maureen Harper (01253) 810518 (evenings)

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OVER WYRE GARDENING CLUB For the final meeting of 2018 we welcomed back Matthew Smith from Brighter Blooms Nursery in Preston. Matthew’s topic was ‘Tulips Past Till Present’ and he presented a short history of the tulip bulb. Tulips were cultivated during the Ottoman empire and are mentioned as far back as 1000AD. The first record of tulips flowering in Holland is in 1594. Many people with be familiar with the story of ‘Tulip Mania’ which gripped Holland in the early 1600’s when tulip bulbs became the new luxury item and were being bought and sold for outrageous sums. A single bulb could be bought for more than the yearly salary of a skilled craftsman. Inevitably this could not last and in February 1637 the bubble burst creating a situation which is still referred to whenever there is a new financial crisis. However Holland continued as the main source of tulip bulbs and today has approximately 10,000 hectares producing about 3 billion bulbs annually. Reminder to members that the Christmas lunch will be held on Mon 3rd Dec. The next meeting will be the AGM on Mon 18th February. Joyce Wilson (01253) 813519

PHOENIX DANCE GROUP Barton Village Hall We meet every Saturday from 7:45pm to 11:15pm. Come and join us and enjoy Sequence Dancing with music by Alan Cookson on the Key Board. Admission £4.00 including refreshments. No Dances on Sat 22nd & Sat 29th Dec. Contact Christine (01995) 679264 or Hazel (01524) 791177. Bill Cowan

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CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES Advent and Christmas The Church of England, Over Wyre looks forward to celebrating the coming to Earth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. We hope that all the people of our villages will have a happy and holy Christmas and we invite you to come and join us in our special seasonal services. Please contact us if you wish to know about our regular weekly services. The Blessed Virgin Mary, Hambleton Rev John Squires (01253) 701895 •

Sun 2nd Dec 2:00pm Hambleton Choral Society Christmas Concert.

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Mon 24th Dec 4:00pm Nativity Service.

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Sun 16th Dec 10:30am 9 Lessons and Carols.

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Sun 23rd Dec 9:00am Morning Worship. 10:30am Holy Communion.

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Mon 24 Dec 4:00pm Crib Service. 11:30pm 1st Holy Communion of Christmas.

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C of E SERVICES (cont) St Oswald, Preesall Rev Dawn Banks (01253) 790250

St John the Baptist, Pilling Rev Andy Shaw (01253) 799895

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OVER WYRE MEDICAL CENTRE Message from the Practice Manager Macmillan Neighbours Since October, the surgery has been working closely with the Macmillan team from the Windmill Unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals to begin to bridge the gap in support for patients with cancer who live in our rural area. Every second Monday of each month Macmillan workers will be on hand to provide a wealth of advice, support and guidance to those with a current or past cancer diagnosis and their family and can be an important part of enhancing a patient journey and recovery through the cancer pathway. In the past this has been based in the Windmill Unit at Blackpool which many patients may feel they are unable to access. Our aim is to bring this service closer to our patients in order that they can access as

much support as they feel they need at their own GP surgery. Macmillan have started a new initiative to bring this support out to rural communities and two of our staff are in the process of becoming ‘Macmillan Neighbours’ to work closely with Macmillan and help deliver this service. As a result, every second Monday of each month Macmillan will be working in the surgery creating an information hub just off the reception area and will be holding a drop in session, initially once a month. This informal session is open to anybody dealing with cancer who wishes to attend and can help with topics such as benefits, grants, buddying and health needs assessments. Flu Vaccination Campaign Our Flu Vaccination campaign continues and

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OVER WYRE MEDICAL (cont) we have had a good turn out so far. The clinical evidence available to GP practices from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is clear that for the 2018-19 winter season, GP practices should offer: •

The adjuvanted trivalent vaccine (aTIV) for all 65s and over.

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The quadrivalent vaccine (QIV) for 18 to 65 year olds at risk, including pregnant women.

Over Wyre Medical Centre has gone to great depths reviewing and even changing our initial Flu vaccine order for the 2018-19 season to ensure these are in line with the evidence-based clinical review. The dates for our next Flu Clinic will be a combined clinic for both over 65’s and 18 to 65 year olds at risk and will take place at Hambleton Branch Surgery on Fri 7th Dec. Christmas & New Year Practice Opening Times The surgery is open as normal from 7:30am - 6:30pm every day over the festive period apart from Tues 25th / Wed 26th Dec and Tues 1st Jan when we will be closed the the bank holidays. Retirement of Dr Lynch It is with a heavy heart that we announce the retirement of Dr Lynch who has worked here since 1987 and his empathy, dedication and professionalism will be missed by all. Notable achievements in Dr Lynch’s 31 years exemplary service to Over Wyre Medical Centre has seen him preside over the Building Project, oversee the Surgery being rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC where the rating included Outstanding for Effective and Well Led and Outstanding in all six of the population groups.

within Fylde & Wyre CCG to have received this accolade. Dr Lynch has always had time for his patients and staff, always has a smile and the above results highlight his contribution to the healthcare of Over Wyre. Due to retire in December after 30 years at OWMC, Dr Lynch was recently Highly Commended in the Gazette Doctor of the Year Award 2018. Christmas Message And finally, as we wish Dr Lynch a happy retirement I would like to thank all our patients for their support shown throughout 2018 and wish you and your family a healthy and happy Christmas & New Year. Thank you for your continued support. John MacPhee - Practice Manager (01253) 951165

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HAMBLETON URC We would like to thank those who came to support us at our Annual Christmas Fair. It was lovely to see everyone. This month is, as always, an emotional time for everyone. Besides Christmas shopping, it is a time of excitement, reflection and togetherness. Some of you may feel as though you are alone, but that does not need to be the case, for as part of our Outreach within our community we wish you to know that we are here for you. If you know of a relative or friend who is in hospital and has nobody to visit them, then why not let us know so that we can try to arrange someone to pop in and have a chat with them at visiting hours. This offer is open to both Christians and non-Christians, just a friendly face to say hello. There are a few events occurring at the Church and Church Hall during the run-up to the festive period. Meeting Point on alternate Tuesdays at 2:15pm are holding two great events on the following dates:

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Do you feel lonely? Bored? Want company? Then come and join us for a brew and chat at our weekly coffee morning held every Wednesday at 10:30am - 12 noon. This month’s Soup & Cake luncheon will be held on Sat 8th Dec at 12 noon - 1:00pm. The cost is just £3. Midnight service is on Christmas Eve at 11:30pm - 00.05am. Come and join us celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. If you are unable to attend, but would like a prayer to be said for you, a family member or friend, then please do not hesitate to contact us by dropping a note through the letterbox or emailing hambletonurc@gmail.com We will more than happy to include it in our

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And our Kitchen and meals recieved a 5 rating for the 4th year running!

We proudly remembered those who have served our country with our Centenary Armisitice Display, made using recycled bottles donated by the community!

and £300 to Silver Line, £300 to The British Heart Foundation, £100 to St Oswald’s and Carter’s School!

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year Magical!

We achieved an Excellent CQC Report maintaining GOOD in All Areas!

We installed a community defibrillator and hosted free CPR and defibrillator training, bringing our team and the community together

We Donated £1000 to the Over Wyre Community First Responders

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GREAT WALL OF CHINA TREK

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Charity Trek Completed

Finally, on Sat 29th Dec we are holding a post-Christmas and pre-New Year afternoon tea to be held in the church hall 2:00pm 4:00pm. The cost is £3.

This really was an absolutely amazing experience of challenging eight-hours days on the Great Wall of China.

Our regular services are held every Sunday at 10:00am and all are welcome. Chris Lamb 07989 345 302

PARENT/CARER SUPPORT GROUP This is a new Parent/Carer Support Group for those caring for children and young adults with ASC, ADHD and additonal needs. Regular Coffee mornings and activities coming soon. Contact details: Facebook - Wyre Parent/ Carer support group. Email: OWPCSG@outlook.com Catherine Ball 07795 833 251

The views and scenery were truly spectacular as we hiked up and down the many steps through the mountains which separate China from Mongolia. We were blown away by the magnitude of this magnificent structure as it snaked its way for thousands of miles in front of and behind us. The challenge was harder than we had anticipated as we walked sections which had very steep ascents and descents with sometimes shear drops on either side. This required the bottom-shuffling technique by some of the group to safely get down and scrambling on all fours to climb up! Some sections were also in a poor state of repair

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GREAT WALL OF CHINA TREK (cont) over £60,000 - and still counting - with Philip and I raising over £5000 to date. Thank you so much to everybody who has supported us on this once in a lifetime adventure and helped us raise much needed funds for Brian House to help care and support children and their families in our community with life-limiting conditions. Life is for living, however short! with loose stones and steps whilst other steps were very inconsistent in their height which required good concentration to prevent trips or falls. We were part of a group of 26 trekkers who developed a great friendship and became a brilliant team all united in our fundraising cause for Brian House Children’s Hospice. As a group we have now successfully raised

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May I take this opportunity of thanking you all for reading my attempted words of wisdom. It is particularly nice when people let me know they enjoy what I write and at least lets me know I am getting some of my words right!

St Bernards & St William’s RC Mon 24th Dec Christmas Eve Vigil Mass 6:00pm (St Bernard’s). Tues 25th Dec Christmas Day Holy Mass 9:30am (St William’s). Lighthouse Community Church Sat 15th Dec Messy Christmas 4:00pm 6:00pm Knott End Site. St Oswald’s C of E Mon 24th Dec Christmas Eve Crib Service 5:30pm. 1st Holy Communion Service 11:30pm Tues 25th Dec Christmas Day Communion with Carols 9:30am.

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I have been inspired by conversations with my patients this week so there are two parts to this. The first being to touch upon our community health in, perhaps, its broadest sense and the second being to focus for once on all the things you CAN enjoy at Christmas when it comes to food rather than worrying about what we should not be doing! I had a chat with a couple of patients this week that made both myself and them reflect upon what has happened to our towns. We discussed the death of local shops and how each of these shops provided a living for a family and a couple of other jobs for local people that meant money stayed in our local area. Each of these shops also meant

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COMMUNITY HEALTH (cont) local information could be passed around as people popped in and stood waiting to be served. In fact, they were the glue that held our community together. In tiny Kelbrook in East Lancashire near where I live there were 14 shops in the 1960s. There are none now. We abandoned these shops chasing the myth of convenience and bargains at the superstores. I would love to know what is convenient about needing a car to go shopping ten miles away at an out of town development, stuck in traffic, paying for petrol, taking an hour to get there and back to be faced with a choice of goods that has been decided for us by a group who have only one aim â&#x20AC;&#x201C; profit for shareholders. Even new housing developments appear to come with no provision for local shops as we must all use our cars forcing us all onto the congested road network.

We walk in and serve ourselves and even check out ourselves â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meanwhile the shops in our villages die off because, apparently their goods are a few pennies more expensive than the cost in time and car ownership that we now require to do anything. Yet whenever I check the supermarkets tell lies about prices and manipulate us into buy one get one free deals that end up thrown in the bin. I saw a product that is less than ten pounds in my shop sold for fifteen in a local supermarket in Garstang but given a red label and a reduced tag down to ÂŁ13! The sad thing being that we fall for this! And the next step down the line is that we have become so impatient to have everything right now that we are abandoning our high streets in droves to buy online to companies who contribute nothing in tax to our country, drain all our money upwards, pay appalling wages but can get it to us by tomorrow

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COMMUNITY HEALTH (cont) morning. Have we really become so impatient for everything? Okay, I could go on but you get the drift so let me move onto this joyous festive season and what we can thoroughly enjoy with no guilt. First on the list is butter, closely followed by cheese – as far as I’m concerned cheese is a health food so enjoy it. Just limit the crackers that you may be tempted to have with it and have a glass of red wine or port with it (it lowers your blood pressure!) If you want to indulge in mince pies make sure you add cream to it. Yes that’s right, add cream! We need to balance carbohydrates with fats and protein and cream will help make this tasty treat a more balanced pleasure. To be honest, this goes for any desserts. Make sure all veg has an oil added to it as this provides balance and aids absorption of nutrients. Olive oil is best or butter of course.

Above all, never forget that time in the kitchen is never wasted time so make all your food from raw ingredients. It tastes better, is more satisfying and fun (I am definitely in the ‘Floyd on Food’ school of having a glass of wine by your side as you cook) and you know exactly what has gone into it. Great chefs always look to buy the best quality ingredients they can afford as opposed to the cheapest we can find. Looking for better quality in the long run means our farms and communities can improve their standards – always looking for cheap takes us into a race to the bottom, a race that negatively affects us all. So come on people, let us raise the standards as we raise our glasses this year. In addition, I wish you all a happy and very Merry Christmas and peace, joy and good health in the New Year. Nick Tofalos

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BEN WALLACE MP I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas. I personally look forward to this special time of year and spending time with my family here in Lancashire. There are many throughout the constituency and indeed the country who cannot be with their loved ones over the holiday period. Having served myself in the Armed Forces, I know what it is like to be parted from your loved ones at Christmas and my thoughts are with all Forces personnel who are serving overseas or will not be able to go home over the holiday period. I would also like to thank our amazing emergency services who keep us safe all year round. At this special time our thoughts go to all from the NHS, Police, Fire Service

and all agencies and volunteers who look after our safety and well-being. My thoughts and best wishes are with all who are working over the festive period. I am extremely proud to be a Lancashire MP, especially looking back on how the County remembered the centenary of the end of the First World War. It was heart-warming to see how local communities came together from all age groups to remember the sacrifice made by so many. I was particularly pleased to see schools throughout the constituency staging special assemblies and looking into the history of the local community in relation to the Great War. I have said it many times but, we must never forget the sacrifice a whole generation made so that we may live in peace. There seems to be worrying increase in scams and doorstep crime in the run-up to Christmas. If you would like any advice on

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) this issue please visit: www.lancashire. gov.uk/consumer-advice/scams-anddoorstepcrime/ Another issue which concerns me greatly, related to scams and doorstep crime, is the increasing risk of internet scams and phishing. Government advice states: do not give out private information (such as bank details or passwords), reply to text messages, download attachments or click on any links in emails if you’re not sure they are genuine. As always my mailbag and inbox is filled with a great variety of issues both local and national. It is important I know the issues which concern you in order for me to represent you effectively in Westminster and locally. With this in mind I welcome as many opinions from constituents as possible. I believe communication is key and that is why I always encourage constituents to get in touch.

If I can be of any assistance to you please ring my Office at the House of Commons on 02072 195 804 or my Constituency Office on (01995) 672977, email me at wallaceb@ parliament.uk or write to me at the House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Ben Wallace MP

GARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETY Wed 12th Dec 7:30pm Garstang United Reformed Church Dr Alan Crosby of Preston, one of Britain’s leading specialists in Local History is the guest speaker at the next meeting. His topic is ‘Place Names and the Landscape in Medieval North Lancashire.’ The meeting will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. Peter Burrell (01995) 601054

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As we marked the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice at the end of the First World War, I am pleased to say that Saint Aidan’s was able to play its part in marking this milestone. During the October half-term, 36 students from Years 9 to 11 were able to visit the battlefields of Belgium and Northern France as part of a three-day tour. They laid wreaths at three sites, took part in

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STALMINE VILLAGE HALL BINGO Fri 7th & 21st Dec Stalmine Village Hall Everyone welcome - good prizes. Doors open at 7:00pm. Eyes down at 7:30pm. Winter Draw Results £200 - 86 £100 - 37 £50 - 175 £50 - 88 £40 - 107 £30 - 136 £30 - 178

Another good day on the park. Thanks again to those that came along. We were able to do some weeding, digging of foundations for two new benches, cutting down of some dead/ dangerous branches and the picking up of, what felt like, tons of leaves, hoping to keep the drains around the park a bit clearer over winter. The next working event will be on Sat 8th Dec between 9:30am and 11:30am. If you haven’t already registered and would like to be involved in a Park Working Group, please come along on the 8th or contact the Clerk to discuss. Bring along gardening tools if you can, although this is not essential as some will be available on the day. Information Sharing

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HAMBLETON PARISH COUNCIL (cont) Parish Council are sharing information: Facebook – Hambleton PC Parish Council (send a friend request to ensure you keep up to date with events and updates), Website www.hambletonparishcouncil.org.uk If you identify any issues in the village you can text/ring the clerk, Yvonne 07703 773 785 or ring on (01253) 828861. Hambleton in Bloom/Best Kept Village The response to appeals for new volunteers to support Hambleton in Bloom and Best Kept Village has been poor so far. You don’t need any experience or particular skills just enthusiasm to make Hambleton a better place to live and visit. If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Hambleton Parish Council Clerk for details. Date of Next Meeting Mr Greens Veg box

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Hambleton Village Hall, Church Lane starting at 7:30pm. Members of the public are always welcome to attend. Christmas Lighting The Christmas Tree lights switch on will be at Ryecroft Corner on Tues 7th Dec at 7:15pm. The Parish Council are looking to improve the village Christmas lighting, if you have any ideas for extra festive lighting or if you run a business in the village and would like to donate to the lighting fund please contact the Clerk (details above). Hambleton Parish Council would like to take this opportunity to wish all the residents of Hambleton and the surrounding villages a Very Merry Christmas and blessings for a Happy New Year. 1

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HAMBLETON OVER 60’S Friendship Club United Reformed Church Hall Sandy Lane, Hambleton Mon 10th Dec 9:45am - 11:30am Feeling lonely? Feel the need to get yourself out of the house? Find friendly faces, have a brew, have a natter, listen to informative talks on a wide variety of subjects? Whether you are a guy or a gal, over 60, 70, 80 or indeed 90 or more, you are most welcome to join our happy group. We meet

at the on the 2nd and 4th Mondays in every month (Bank Holidays excluded). We also enjoy a trip out on the 3rd Monday of each month to garden centres, shopping centres and local attractions where you can join our walking group for a short guided stroll or just enjoy a coffee, lunch and a mooch around the shops etc. If this sounds like just the thing you need to perk you up, please come along. If transport to the meeting could be an issue for you, we may also be able to help. If you have any questions, or feel a bit daunted to just come along on your own, don’t hesitate to ring the number below (between the hours of 9.00am to 8.00pm only please) and we can have a chat. Linda Wright 07432 797 949

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NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC Andy Lloyd will be entertaining us again. The party will start at 7:00pm and is taking place at St Oswalds’ Parish Hall, Preesall. The meetings of North Fylde Photographic Society are held on Tuesday evenings from September to April at the United Reformed Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys at 7:30pm.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY December Events Ho! Ho! Ho.! Yes, it’s that time of year again. From all of us here at Knott End Library we thank you for all of your support in 2018 and wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Join us on Thurs 13th Dec at 11:00am for the Friends of Knott End Library Christmas coffee morning. Come along and get involved in shaping the future of your wonderful community Library. We will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, re-opening on Thurs 27th Dec. Make sure to visit us before the festive period and stock up on books as there’ll be absolutely nothing worth watching on the telly. Dates For Our Regular Events Over Wyre Family & Historical Society Mon 3rd Dec 10:00am - 12:00pm. The Family History group will be meeting at the Library. New members welcome. Knott Knit End Natter Crochet & Needlecraft 10:00am - 12:00pm.

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Crochet at the Library – whether you are new or more experienced in knitting, crochet or anything ‘crafty’, join our friendly group for a natter and a swap of ideas and the latest tales of intrigue from round these parts. Refreshments available. Knit & Natter Every Tuesday 10:00am - 12:00pm. Knit & Natter at the Library. Enough said! Refreshments available. Wyre Borough Council Surgeries Sat 1st Dec 10:00am – 11:00pm and Tues 4th Dec 4:00pm-5:00pm. A Preesall Ward Councillor will be available to address any concerns you may have

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) within our part of Wyre. Tues 18th Dec 10:00am - 11:00am. Alison May, Clerk to Preesall Town Council will be here to listen to any concerns you may have Experienced Counsellor offering support with: regarding the community. Young At Heart Social Wed 12th Dec - 10:00am - 12:00pm. You get better with age so join our Young At Heart Social for All. Run by amazing local volunteers, Young at Heart gives you occasional speakers, entertainment and refreshments. All older persons are welcome. £2 per session. Please note that this session will be the Christmas slap-up meal at Dawn’s Tearoom in the village – something to look forward to! I.T. Thursdays Every Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am. Free computer and mobile device help is here. Most services you once could ring through to report or order something now say you need to go online. Flummoxed? You need I.T help? Look no further. Are you interested in learning how to use a PC, Laptop or mobile devices? We have now have a free Beginner’s Course available on Thursday mornings from 9:30am - 11.30am, taught by or brilliant Digital Volunteers.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) Last Friday Reading Group Fri 28th Dec 2:00pm-3:00pm. If you would like to join, please call into the Library to pick up a copy of this month’s book choice. Baby and Toddler Bounce and Rhyme Every Friday 10:30am - 11:00am. Suitable for all pre-school children. A fun-filled session with songs and music. Creative Writing Group Fri 14th Dec 2:00pm – 3:00pm. They say that there’s a book inside us all. It’s true and you don’t have to be a big name writer to prove it so. If you’ve ever fancied creative writing yourself you should come along to this open and friendly group to find out more and get involved! If you require any further information regarding any of the listed events, please do not hesitate to contact the Library on 03001 236 703 or call in – you never know what you may discover whilst you are here! Can’t physically get to the Library? We have online borrowing available – eBooks and Audio downloads. We also have a wonderful Home Library Service which will deliver books to your door – ask about it by ringing below.

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CAT SMITH MP As I write I’ve bought my first box of mince pies and I’m looking forward to a quiet five minutes to indulge in a bit of Christmas cheer – I might be waiting a while! This year has been life changing with the addition of baby Eli who is coming up to five months old - and is now well used to accompanying me to events across the constituency. He’s helped me to mark the arrival of a new defibrillator in Preesall, visited schools in Winmarleigh, Fleetwood and Lancaster, he’s helped me eat cake at various events marking The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer, and been to fire stations, churches, charity shop openings

and events to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. It’s just a pity all this activity doesn’t encourage him to sleep a bit longer through the night! As well as becoming a mum it’s been a busy political year. My team and I have sent out over 6,000 emails and letters either responding to constituents or writing on their behalf to local authorities, agencies and the Government. In particular we’ve been successful in helping constituents with disabilities to fight efforts to remove their disability benefits. More than 70% of appeals against the removal of Personal Independence Payments have been successful. We’ve also been involved in supporting constituents struggling with the Universal Credit. Lobbying of Government has led to changes which limit the harm caused.

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) Most people in receipt of Universal Credit are receiving in-work benefits and I’ve dealt with a high number of cases of constituents on low incomes and zero hour contracts being unable to meet the most basic of their needs – struggling to keep a roof over their heads and being able to feed their families. Many have been referred to food banks. I’m aware access to food banks in Over Wyre is limited. If this is a problem for you then please get in touch. Email me on cat. smith.mp@parliament.uk or call my office on (01253) 490440. The beginning of the year saw huge concern over cancelled hospital appointments and operations due to the winter crisis - and the knock on effect of this was felt way into the summer. I’ve continued to lobby the Government to provide more funding in the autumn to allow hospitals to plan more

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Our November meeting was an enjoyable get together with 30 members attending.

By 2030 we would double the number of onshore windfarms. Our programme of investment and transformation to achieve a 60% reduction in emissions by 2030 would create over 400,000 skilled jobs - a Green Jobs Revolution that would help tackle climate change, provide sustainable energy for the future and create skilled jobs in every nation and region of the UK. There is no bigger threat facing humanity than climate change. Let’s create a safer future for our children and grandchildren.

A minutes silence was taken in remembrance of member Sheila Castle who passed away on Mon 5th Nov. She will be sadly missed. 20 games of dominoes were played and prizes presented to the winners : 1st Kathleen Lawrenson, 2nd Kathleen Woodman, 3rd Peggy Carter, 4th Vera Redman, 5th Jane Webster, 6th John Higginson. The booby price went to Ron Holford. Refreshments were served, followed by the raffle, gifts kindly donated by the members.

On a much lighter note, I hope this festive season brings you all the opportunity of spending time with the people who matter to you and I wish you all a very happy Christmas.

Our Autumn Tints October trip was a lovely day out. The views and autumnal colours were a sight to see. The high tea at Crooklands was enjoyed by all. Unfortunately the trip was the last one of the year, but we can all look forward to next year’s trips.

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OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S (cont) Xmas Party and will be on Tues 4th Dec starting at 5:00pm for the 5:30pm meal. Please remember your numbered ticket which will go into a prize draw. Any member who wasn’t at the meeting and needs a ticket please contact me on the number below. The December party meeting is our last meeting of the year. The Club has a break for January and February, restarting the new year on Tues 5th March at 7:00pm. Jane Webster (01253) 700425

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RSPCA (cont) Aladdin and two young males called Blake and Blaze who are looking to be rehomed as a group. Finally we have a group of five young males called Ned, Polo, Stuart, Benny and Zac who can either be rehomed as a group or as a pair/trio. They are all friendly mice who will need a large cage or tank with plenty of enrichment. All the mice can be viewed on our website by visiting www.rspcablackpool.org.uk and they will receive a full vet check before leaving us. The adoption fee per mouse is ÂŁ8 each. For more information or to arrange a meeting with one of the animals mentioned above, please contact the centre in Stalmine. Stock Collections Have you got any unwanted goods taking up space at home or are you having a house clearance? If yes, then why not contact us to come and collect the items for free! We can collect your unwanted furniture, clothing, toys, electrical items and household items etc. For more information or to book a collection please go to: www.freecollection. co.uk or call 07752 295 586.

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RSPCA (cont) toys, food, treats, bowls, bedding etc. Please put a label on the box to let us know whether the shoe box is for a dog, cat, rabbit or small animal. It would be brilliant if every animal has its own shoe box on Christmas Day! Boxes can be dropped off at the Animal Centre or at one of our four charity shops. Boxing Day Dog Walk Our annual Boxing Day Dog Walk is taking place again this year from the Animal Centre in Stalmine. The walk starts at 11:00am and will take an hour. On your return to the Centre, refreshments and cakes will be available in our reception area. All dogs are welcome. However please be advised that they must be kept on a lead at all times. Halloween Success A big thank you to everyone who attended our Halloween event at the animal centre on Sun 28th Oct. We are pleased to announce that £745.05 was raised! Hannah Kirrane (01253) 703000 Longview Animal Centre Old Toms Lane, Stalmine. FY6 0JR www.rspcablackpool.org.uk

HELP BEAT CANCER Over Wyre Fundraising Group Very special thanks to Elizabeth Longden from Sunset Park, Hambleton who took the very brave step of having her head shaved. Through sponsorship she raised the fantastic amount of £1,050.00. Thanks to everyone who supported her, especially Mark from Country Vogue Hairdressers in Hambleton for donating his services. Thanks also to customers and everyone at Saswick House and Farm Shop for their contributions via the collecting box.

coach trip to Manchester with time to visit the Christmas Market, followed by a meal and then a Special Evening of Christmas Entertainment in the Cathedral. Tickets are limited so please book early. Price is £25.00 plus the cost of the coach. The coach will be leaving Hambleton at 12.00 noon with pick up points on route, leaving Manchester for the return journey at 9:30pm. We have Cancer Research UK Christmas Cards, calendars and diaries for sale. May we wish everyone a Very Happy, Healthy Christmas and New Year with many thanks for all your support. Jean Horner (01253) 700555 - Pat Owen (01995) 672760 - Val Southward (01995) 679965 Facebook- Help Beat Cancer – Wyre.

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On Sat 10th Nov we took part in the Fylde Five Way Battle, a contest between clubs on the Fylde. Garstang had our best result for some years; we came second in the competition with only 4 points separating us from Poulton who won the competition. Our highest score was ‘Peregrine Guarding Prey’ by John Moxham (shown above) which received the maximum 20 Points.

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On Sat 1st Dec we have a coffee morning at Garstang Arts Centre. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy coffee and cakes and to chat about the club to some of the members. We will be showing a selection of digital images taken by club members. On Wed 5th Dec we have our Newcomers’ Cup and Landscape competition. This is an opportunity for new members to show off their work and for members to enter the Landscape competition and receive constructive comments from an experienced judge, Mike Stanley. On Wed 12th Dec we have our annual Christmas Social and Quiz and members hand in their entries for the Assignment Competition which takes place January. The subject of the Assignment is ‘Street Photography.’

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The club then has a break for Christmas and the New Year. Hard to believe it will soon be 2019!

Rehearsals are going really well for our next Concert, ‘Music for Christmas’, on Sat 15th Dec at 2:00pm in St. Oswald’s Church. Tickets cost £7.00. Price includes mulled wine and mince pies!

We start 2019 on Wed 2nd Jan with a visit from Lee Metcalf telling us about his Journey from film to digital and back to film for professional work. On Wed 9th January we have a workshop and members can show images that they wish to be considered for selection for the ‘Battle with Holme’ which takes place in March.

We will also be holding a raffle in the hall following the concert. Tickets available from choir members, Knott End Post Office and on the door.

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We are lucky this year in having the Carleton Green Community Primary School Choir joining us in the Concert, a new venture for us Look out for the red posters! We also look forward to singing at Burnside Garden Centre on Thurs 6th Dec, early evening, so come along, join the fun and do some Christmas shopping!

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COMPUTER ADVICE Something slightly different this month – a little light relief from my usual lectures, in the form of a quiz.

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Here is a list of questions about passwords, together with the answers. But just to make it difficult, the answers have been scrambled up. Can you straighten them out?

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Real answers at the end! 1. The process of determining whether someone is who they claim to be: ticathentionau 2. A password designed to be difficult for a person or program to discover; long and a mix of character types: torngs 3. A program that can be used by an intruder to obtain unauthorized access to your computer or account: rowdsaps raccrek 4. This is what happens when users have multiple identities and passwords across

6. This describes a non-technical kind of password theft that relies on people’s willingness to help strangers who are in trouble: locias ginenreegin 7. This kind of malware relies on the recipient’s willingness to open a password-protected attachment that has been received in an e-mail. putcomer morw 8. This direct observation technique is one of the easiest ways to fraudulently obtain passwords or pins: ouldsher frusing 9. Still one of the most commonly used passwords: rowdsaps Answers 1. Authentication 2. Strong 3. Password cracker 4. Password chaos 5. Phishing 6. Social engineering 7. Computer worm 8. Shoulder surfing 9. Password How did you do? Well done if you got all nine right without looking at the answers. As ever if you have any questions or concerns about computer security etc then please do get in touch. Joan Bailey 07528 173 891

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CRY Cardiac Risk in the Young The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund Have you ever set about a task with great fervour only for a single line of thought to completely knock you out of kilter and off track? Today it’s one of those days. It was my intention to regale tales to you of all those wonderful exploits that have occurred this year in memory of our dearest Matt - to offer you an end of year report and extend our grateful thanks. But in an instant my best intentions were shaken. Perhaps it’s the stories of remembrance that the BBC aired this morning when folks at the Cenotaph talked of the impact of the loss of friends, comrades and family that brought on this melancholy transition or maybe it’s the inescapable fact that another year that Matt will not see is fast approaching - I don’t know.

prevented by a simple ECG is heart breaking, but it is also the driving force behind the relentless campaigning and fundraising to put on heart screening events to prevent others facing such dreaded and acutely painful times. So, although I have not been able to put my original thoughts into words I hope that all who have journeyed with us this year will accept this simple, but heartfelt message of thanks for all you have done to help save lives. May the gifts of love, peace and friendship be with one and all this wintertime. For further information about the fund and upcoming events see The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund on Facebook or contact me. Paula Hesmondhalgh 07785 106 976 E-mail paulahez.ph@gmail.com

But the sudden thought that over 600 more young people will have fallen victim to Young sudden Cardiac Death in the 12 months since I last attempted to write an annual review hit like a thunderbolt. For many who have lost loved ones, for whatever reason, the complexities of coping with the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations can be a real Pandora’s Box. Everything about this time of year appears to revolve around family and being together, amplifying emotions and the impact of loss. At a time when everyone else seems to be full of joyous celebration, dealing with searing grief and distressing changes in family dynamics can compound the maelstrom of feelings. For us and for many CRY families the knowledge that the loss could have been

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STALMINE PARISH NEWS

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Firstly it has been an honour to have been invited and to have taken part in the Garstang and Over Wyre Armistice Services marking the 100 year anniversary of the cessation of the hostilities of World War 1 and the reopening of the Vicarage Park Community Hall in Poulton. ‘Lest We Forget’.

The Council continues to object to the proposal to build 65 homes off Carr End Lane in Stalmine and has submitted an objection to the Planning Inspectorate in respect of the developers appeal against the rejection of the first application. Remembrance Festive Lights The Parish Council’s contribution the commemoration of the centenary of WW1 – new gates and a memorial plaque at the entrance to Stalmine wood – is now in place. Budgeting The first draft of the budget for 2019/20 expenditure has been approved by the Parish Council and includes funds for the maintenance and management of the trees in Stalmine wood, fencing and a dedication plaque for the play area and signage for village walks. The final budget will be agreed in January.

Looking forward to the Festive period which will soon be upon us, there is an ask from the Neighbourhood Response Policing Team. Please be vigilant in protecting and securing your property from opportunists who sadly seek to take advantage of members of our community leaving their homes/vehicles insecure or leaving items of value on show. As always we will do our upmost to prevent and detect these crimes but our communities assistance is also greatly appreciated. Garstang Neighbourhood Response Policing Team

Date and Time of Next Meeting - Tues 11th Dec at 7:00pm Your Parish Councillors The Councillors for Stalmine-with-Staynall are: Cllr D Forshaw (Chairman), Woodland Cottage, Brickhouse Lane, 07585 335 201; Cllr Terry Williams (Vice-Chairman), By The Way, Brickhouse Lane, (01253) 702734; Cllr D Booth, Wardleys Cottage, Wardleys Lane, (01253) 701711; Cllr A Haydock, Atlantis, Stricklands Lane, 07879 477 779; Cllr Ken Jenkinson, Pump House, Moss Side Lane, 07890 773 053 and Cllr Sue Pelham, Eldersfield, Brickhouse Lane, (01253) 700750. For further information contact any Councillor or contact the Clerk by email: clerk@ stalmineparishcouncil.org by phone on 07880 657 761 or through the website www. stalmineparishcouncil.org Alison May Clerk to Stalmine Parish Council

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Each year we have a federation gathering - a chance for ladies from all the countries of our Federation to join together, to share ideas, celebrate achievements, listen to inspirational speakers, make plans for the future and generally enjoy fun and friendship which is a major part of being a Soroptimist. This year we were in Liverpool, with the opening ceremony taking place on the Thursday evening – the flags of the Federation countries were presented to the current Federation President and a roll call taken of the members present. As each country or UK Region was called,

the corresponding members would stand to be recognised and welcomed by all those present. Many had travelled hundreds of miles to attend – from Bangladesh, the Caribbean and South Africa – to name just a few. Friday was a morning of speakers – four in total, interspersed with round ups of various Soroptimist projects. In the afternoon, our AGM took place. As a democratic organisation, we need to agree on how we operate and for this year, decide on the Federation Programme Action project for 2019 – 2021 which will be Empowering Girls in Nepal. Saturday morning, more speakers and more programme reports – all of relevance to the aims and objectives of our organisation. The afternoon saw SI Garstang biting their nails. It was time for the SIGBI Best Practice

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GARSTANG SOROPTIMISTS (cont) Awards and we had been nominated for our Classrooms in the Clouds project in the Education category. Even though we didn’t win, it was a great honour to be nominated and to see our Club name on the big screen in front of approximately 1100 of our fellow sisters. Our final uplifting speaker, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, brought the afternoon to an end with his hilarious recollections of his travels, which underlined his determination to succeed despite the conditions he found himself in. It was then a rush back to our hotels for a quick change into our finery, ready for the closing ceremony. Here the retiring Federation and Regional Presidents hand over their chains of office to the new leaders for 2018/19, we meet the Federation Management Board for the next year and we have the inaugural speech from our new Federation president.

Some final entertainment from Slidin’ About and then it was all over! Like many others, our Region’s members attending conference (about 50) joined together for one last meal before one last night in wonderful Liverpool before our homeward journey next day. This is just a quick overview of our conference but please go to our website where a more detailed account can be found BackPack Project We’ve now sent 400 backpacks to the Mary’s Meals Backpack Project! This amazing achievement has only been possible with the help of all those who support our project. In particular, those who kindly leave items for us at The Mustard Seed following our appeals here.

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GARSTANG SOROPTIMISTS (cont) In fact, it was a donation of five fully filled backpacks that took us over our 400 mark, along with several backpacks and large bags of pens, pencils and crayons. So, many thanks to all those who continue to make our project such a success and help to give children an education, which can lift them out of the poverty that is the hallmark of their lives. We won’t be stopping any time soon, so please continue to drop off your used backpacks or other items at The Mustard Seed Café, Park Hill Road (opposite the Wheat Sheaf Pub), they are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm. Or ring the number below to arrange collection. Garstang Victorian Festival Finally a reminder that Garstang Soroptimists will be continuing our tradition of serving up our world famous parched peas on the evenings of Mon 10th & Tues 11th Dec. You

can find us on the High Street, in the alcove next to Iced – but don’t leave it too late as we usually sell out! We meet twice a month at the Garstang Hotel and Golf Club, 7:00pm, on the second and fourth Wednesday (excluding August and December). Interested ladies throughout the Over Wyre and Garstang district are always welcome. Take a look at what we do: www.sigarstang.org.uk www.facebook.com/SoroptimistsGarstang www.twitter.com/GarstangSoropt Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604

ITHA TRAVEL TALKS Blackpool Sixth Form College Wed 5th Dec 7:30pm Tonight is our popular Members’ Evening with destinations which are new to the club. • • •

John Atherton - ‘Visiting the Azores’ Ann McCarthy sends us ‘Post cards from the Isles of Scilly’ David Stretch entertains and enlightens us with a visit to ‘Milwaukee: the Cream City of America’s Dairyland’

Our meetings consist of illustrated talks covering all parts of the world. Speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers / journalists, our own members and travellers from across the country. New members and visitors are most welcome. The facilities are suitable for the disabled, including audio loop. Refreshments are available during the break.Membership is £20 for the season. Visitors may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. This fee will be refunded if you join as a full member. www.traveltalks.club info@traveltalks.club Twitter: @TravelTalksClub Joan Gaffiney (01253) 700799

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS Donations Once again Garstang Lions has supported a very wide range of local groups and charitable causes during the year and donating considerable amounts. Organisations that have received help have included the Royal Voluntary Service, Galloway’s Blind Society, Fylde Women’s Aid, the Memory Café, St John’s Hospice, Mind Mental Health Charity, Garstang in Bloom, Brian House, Wyre Arts Group, the Mountain Rescue Team, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), the North West Children’s Group, the Heritage Poppy Appeal and the Youth Opportunity Trust. In addition several local families and groups have received support and assistance including the Youth Cricket team, both Longridge and Garstang Hockey Clubs plus several members of the Girl Guides We are hoping to do another delivery before Christmas to Fylde Women’s Aid who have a continued need for new clothing items (babies, small children or ladies); new toys, new cosmetic or new toiletries. This appeal is ongoing with our collection point being the Resource Centre (the offices of the old Liberal Club) on Bridge Street.

Wyrebank Banqueting Suite. About 120 guests and helpers are expected to attend with the arrival from 12:00 noon onwards. As usual the Lions will be assisting Santa Claus at the Garstang Victorian Festival on Mon & Tues, 10th & 11th Dec. The grotto will be outside the Kings Arms pub. The Garstang Tractor Run is due to take place on Sat 29th Dec and many Lions will be working hard to support this event. Our first event in the new year will be to assist with the car parking at the 10k Road Race and 2 mile Family Fun Run to be held on Sun 13th Jan at Garstang Academy. If you want to join us then further information is available at www. garstanglions.co.uk Our meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm. Chris Wilkinson

Events and Activities Our thanks to all those who helped with the very successful Lions Bonfire and Firework Display including the many local firms and organisations who donated wood etc. Several members of the Lions assisted in marshalling and road closures for the switching on of the Christmas Lights on Mon 26th Nov. The Club will be assisting in parking cars for the popular Myerscough 10 mile run on Sun 2nd Dec. The Lions will be hosting their annual Mencap Christmas Lunch on Sun 9th Dec and this year the venue will be the

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PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL Village Award Hours of dedicated and yet unsung work by volunteers in Preesall and Knott End were rewarded when the township was declared winner of the Large Village section of Lancashire’s Best Kept Village competition. The awards ceremony was attended by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Preesall and the location of the winner’s plaque will be decided at the Town Council’s December meeting.

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The commemorative show, which included the lighting of a beacon as part of a national chain, drew a big and appreciative crowd for nearly three hours of entertainment.

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Battle’s Over Event Hundreds of people turned out at the Knott End ferry car park on Sun 11th Nov for the event to mark the centenary of the end of the Great War.

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Association) 01253 810156.

Pupils in Preesall and Knott End were invited to submit designs and the entry by a fiveyear-old from Carter’s Charity School, caught the judges’ eye. She will be credited on all the Mayor’s festive cards this year.

Cllr Lynda Woodhouse (Tourism, Co-op, G&KE Light Railway) 07938 392 082.

Next Meeting Mon 10th Dec at the Youth & Community Centre on Lancaster Road, beginning at 6:00pm. This is a public meeting and residents are welcome. Councillor Contact Details Please note the revised contact details for your Councillors and the subject on which they lead: Cllr Rodney Black (Tourism, G&KE Light Railway) 01253 811114. Cllr Bill Burn 07715 784 128

Alison May 07739 868 212 Clerk to Preesall Town Council preesalltowncouncil@gmail.com

FLOWER ARRANGING Thornton Cleveleys Flower Arranging Our club meets second Wednesday of each month from March to December at Thornton Little Theatre, Victoria Road East, Thornton from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.We have an N.A.F.A. demonstrator whose arrangements are raffled off at the end of the evening. Tea and coffee are served. £5. New members are welcome. Please contact Carol (01253) 824639 or myself. Yvonne Sims (01253) 354230

Cllr Robert Drobny (G&KE Light Railway) 07733 384 157. Cllr Pat Greenhough (Health) 01253 811733. Cllr Derek Hudson (Housing, Gala, Highways) 07957 989 788. Cllr Rosina Lawson 01253 810841. Cllr Gordon McCann (Lancashire Association of Local Councils and Planning Ambassador) 01253 811364. Cllr Jean Mutch (Wyre In Bloom) 01253 811177. Cllr Nicola Pattrick (Preesall Youth & Community Association, Youth, Wyre Flood Forum, Housing) 01253 986820. Cllr Phil Orme (Lancashire Association of Local Councils (Wyre Area Committee), Best Kept Village, Wyre Flood Forum, Christmas Fair, Wyre Ferry Management Board) 01253 811341. Cllr Tom Reilly (Wyre Festive Lights Committee, Preesall Youth & Community

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CHRISTMAS CROSSWORD (ans p83)

Across 1 Film director, famous for blood (9) 6 Measure of diamonds (5) 9, 10, 26 Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plants (3, 5, 3, 3, 3) 10 see 9a 11 Cloth flap on jacket (5) 12 Plant above a kiss (9) 14 Archetypal, traditional (7) 16 Christmas decoration (4, 3) 17 What Santa does to stop his sleigh (5, 2) 19 Instance (7) 20 Drawing (9) 22 Falls (5) 24 With extravagant hair on his lip (9) 26 see 9a 27 Pile up (5) 28 Makes loose (9)

Down 1 Sum (5) 2 Stress again (11) 3 Cynics, negativists (9) 4 Relating to a Middle East religion (7) 5 Journey, adventure (7) 6 Waterway (5) 7 Groove, furrow (3) 8 Darwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ship (3, 6) 13 Calling long distance (11) 14 Christian festival (9) 16 Welsh seaside town (9) 18 What a horse did? (7) 19 Rivet, enthral (7) 21 Break, slip (5) 23 Eye sores? (5) 25 Mineral water spring (3)

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THE OSCARS OF THE NORTH Schools Film & Photography Awards The Schools Film and Photography Festival Awards is an online festival and Oscar- type red carpet event for young people living in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. I founded the event after seeing children and young people taking pictures and filming along the promenade in Blackpool. I have been teaching TV presenting to all ages. We want all schools, colleges, homeeducated, special needs, individuals, youth clubs and youth associations, sport, dance and performing art groups to take part. As well as winning an award with a free trip to the venue, nominees will also get free food and drink. We will be giving out a lot of prizes. There are 14 categories covering film, TV presenting, acting, photography and writing. The awards will be split across the following age categories: 7-10, 11-14, 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18 years. For the film category, they can submit from 30 seconds up to 5 minutes. For the writing category, they can submit by written or oral stories. We are also running workshops in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre to help any children and young people who want to take part. All other submissions can be also submitted via email sfpfawards@gmail.com Submissions of works commenced on the 24th September and will run till 8th March 2019, allowing interested participants in the film, television and photography to submit their works for assessment and recognition. Several giants in the entertainment industry and community leaders have been confirmed as judges for the submission. Ashley Hackett, Blackpool Community Trust, not only being one of the Judges but also

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THE OSCARS OF THE NORTH (cont) assisting with getting schools involved in the competition. The other confirmed judges are as follows: •

Chief Inspector Mark Morley Lancashire Constabulary

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Kevin Duala Presenter BBC One Show

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Si Baker, Screenwriter

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Stefano Pratesi Award-winning director from Italy

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Ella-Grace Gregoire, Actress

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Sashi Kissoon, Cinematographer

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Robert Fitzhugh, Festival Director at Dublin Smartphone Film Festival

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Robina Tower Writer, Discovery Channel

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Erick Kwashie, Script Reader BBC Writer’s room

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Will Ramsay, TV Presenter

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Cath Powell MBE

Chief Inspector Mark Morley from Lancashire Constabulary stated: ‘I am delighted to be a judge and cannot wait to see what has been produced by the incredibly talented children in our area’. The event is also supported by representatives of the local boroughs to include; Mayor Councillor Marge Anderton and Mayoress Mrs Wendy Groves from Wyre Council. Deputy Mayor Councillor, Kath Rowson and Deputy Mayoress Ms. Joan Goldin from Blackpool Council. Mayor Councillor Peter Collins and Mayoress and Mrs Caroline Collins from Fylde Council. The awards event will be held at Aztec Venue, Pleasure Island, South Promenade, St. Annes FY8 1LS on 27th April 2019. More information can be found at: www.sfpfawards.org Facebook/SFPFAwards Twitter/Awardsfpf Sofia-Chezene Theophilou 07482 549 505

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FLEETWOOD FLIERS Walking Football Another month brought another trip to Heywood Sports Centre for November’s round of fixtures. We had a reasonable session winning one, drawing two and losing one. These results keep us at the top of our Division with only one more session to go . If anyone is interested in taking part in Walking Football please come and join us at Poolfoot Farm, Fleetwood Town’s training facility. We have three sessions a week. Monday 7:00pm - 8:00pm in the five-a-side cages which is well attended and booking is essential through our web site. Wednesday 12:30pm - 2:00pm. This is our main event and is also well attended but as we have more pitches available to us we can accommodate more people on the open pitches. Friday 5:00pm - 6:00pm. This is the only session that is self regulated. We don`t have an official coach in attendance. We also have a women’s Over Thirties session in the cages 7:00pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday evenings. www.fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk www.@fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk George Greenall (01253)825206

THE MOON CHARITABLE TRUST Registered Charity Number 1102742 This Charitable Trust was set up by Mrs Edith Moon who lived in Lancaster Road, Pilling. Articles in Focus in previous years have invited grant applications from local charities and the Trustees have made a further thirty awards last year to local charities in Pilling and surrounding areas. In a few months’ time, the Trustees will be considering making a further round of grants

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THE MOON TRUST (cont) from the Charity. Applications for grants are invited now, therefore, from Pilling, Knott End, Stalmine, Preesall, Hambleton and surrounding areas, from local charitable groups. Previous applicants will be considered and applicants do not need to be registered charities as long as their objectives are of a charitable nature. Grants will generally be between £500 and £1,000, though larger sums may be awarded in suitable cases. If any group would wish to apply for a grant, application should be made to the correspondent of the Charity: Sue Walker, Linder Myers Solicitors, 21-23 Park Street, Lytham, FY8 5LU (01253) 684575, requesting a Grant Application Form. The Application Form should be completed and returned by Mon 15th April 2019. Sue Walker (01253) 684575

1ST PILLING SCOUT GROUP We meet at Pilling Methodist Church every Wednesday in school’s term time. We cater for boys and girls between ages of 6 and 14. Beavers (6 to 8 years ) meet at 6:30pm. Cubs (8 to 10 ½ ) meet 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Scouts ( 10 ½ to 14 ) meet 7:45pm to 9:15pm. We have been busy this autumn and enjoyed our Halloween Party and attended the Remembrance Service at St John the Baptist Church in Pilling. The young people learn essential life skills together with enjoying themselves. Our dedicated leaders ensure that there is a very varied programme to follow. We wish the readers of Focus a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Rod Robinson (01253) 790692

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SSRA Stalmine/Staynall Residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association As well as our social events, the SSRA committee takes action on issues brought to us by residents. We are currently monitoring the recently refused planning permission to build 65 houses on Carr End Lane and have written to Wyre Borough Council endorsing their decision and grounds for refusal. We have also sent our objections to the Inspectorate in Bristol and sent copies to Ben Wallace MP, our local Councillors and Stalmine Parish Council. County Councillor John Shedwick attended our November meeting and spoke about the housing situation in Stalmine. Some members of the SSRA committee will have the opportunity to talk for three minutes each at a Wyre Borough Council meeting, (date as yet unknown but possibly February or March

2019), about our various objections to further builds in our village. As many residents as possible are asked to support us at the meeting. We will give further information about date, time and venue as soon as we are notified. The more residents who turn up, the stronger our case will be. Our SSRA Open Evening will take place at the Seven Stars in February 2019. Many thanks go to Keith and Barbara at the Seven Stars for allowing us to again use this venue. Residents will have the opportunity to raise concerns and suggestions about matters for Stalmine with Staynall. Further details nearer the time. Our annual lantern making for children and families took place in Stalmine School hall on Mon 26th Nov. Many thanks go to Miss Binns, the Head Teacher, for allowing us to continue to use the school facilities for this fun event. The Lantern Parade will take place on Mon 3rd Dec from the Village Hall to the Church to participate in the Christmas Lights switch-on. Our Christmas lights competition will be taking place as usual and prizes given for winning festive lights and or displays. Many Stalmine homes always have lovely Christmas lights at this time of year both in windows and gardens. Congratulations go to our committee member, Ann Ralph, on her participation in the London Cenotaph ceremony, marching on behalf of the Princess Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Royal Airforce Nursing Service. Our next meeting is on Wed 5th Dec and then on Wed 2nd Jan, 7:00pm at the Seven Stars. For further information on any SSRA details please view our Facebook page or Stalmine Chat or contact Pauline Andrews 07808 058 097, Ann Ralph 07713 852 639, Barry Walsh 07528 031 944 or Peter Swarbrick (01253) 702675.

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1. The Battle of Stamford Bridge 2. North and South Korea 3. The Cat & Fiddle 4. River Wear 5. Detroit 6. Sailor 7. 360 8. 7 9. Hannibal 10. Lady Gaga 11. Gods 12. Wheat 13. Florence Nightingale 14. Elsa 15. A bakery shop 16. Shergar 17. Ich Dien 18. Weatherspoons 19. Magma 20. Yellowstone

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