Garstang FOCUS Your Free Monthly Magazine
Scorton - Cabus - Garstang - Bonds - Bowgreave Catterall - Churchtown - St Michaels December 2018
Issue 219
What’s on in Garstang
For festive church services, please see pages 31 & 49 November Thursday 29th Nativity Crib Festival - Forton URC 5 December Saturday 1st Christmas Fair - Calder Vale Village Hall 4 Christmas Tree Festival - St. Peter’s Church, Quernmore. (Until 3rd) 5 Nativity Crib Festival - Forton URC (until 2nd) 5 Live entertainment, Bingo & Dancing - Caldervale Country Club (weekly) 7 ‘Nature’s Bounty’ Art Exhibition - Garstang Arts Centre (until 13th) 16 Phoenix Dance Group - Barton Village Hall 29 Garstang Camera Club Coffee Morning - Garstang Arts Centre 38 Sunday 2nd Sunday Club for Young People - St Thomas’ Church (weekly) 6 Myerscough 10 Mile Road Race - Garstang Running Club 29 Monday 3rd ‘Fuscias’ - Garstang Gardening Club 4 Monday Bridge - Garstang Arts Centre (also 10th) 18 Songbirds - Garstang Arts Centre (weekly) 20 Baby Bounce & Rhyme - Garstang Library (weekly) 26 Garstang Town Council Meeting 41 Out Rawcliffe Over 60s Christmas Party 50 Scottish Country Dancing - Garstang URC Church Hall (weekly) 51 Tuesday 4th Tuesday Bridge - Garstang Arts Centre (also 11th) 18 Folk Dancing - Garstang Arts Centre (weekly) 19 Woolcraft - Garstang Arts Centre (weekly also Fri) 19 Claughton on Brock WI Christmas Party 20 Toddler Rhyme Time (weekly) 26 Coffee Stop - Catterall Village Hall 31 Garstang Bridge Club - Garstang Sports & Social Club 36 Wednesday 5th Meat Bingo - Winmarleigh Village Hall 4 Claughton Sequence Dancing - Memorial Hall (also 18th) 7 Cabus WI - Cabus Village Hall 8 ITHA Travel Talks - Concert Hall, Blackpool VIth Form College 10 Over Wyre & Garstang Focus Magazines www.focusmags.co.uk | (01253) 813433 | www.facebook.com/focusmags Event Advertising & Editorial: sue@focusmags.co.uk Business & Commercial Advertising: helen@focusmags.co.uk Postal submissions: Focus Magazine, 132 Highfield Rd, Blackpool, FY4 2HH Cover design by Phil S Clarkson | Printed by Moulton Printing | © Focus Magazines 2018
What’s on in Garstang
Wednesday 5th Needlework - Garstang Arts Centre (weekly) Garstang Camera Club Meeting (also 12th) Thursday 6th Charity Coffee Morning - Garstang URC - Croston House ‘Lancaster Postal History’ - Garstang Stamp Club Time to Unwind - Garstang Library I.T. Support for Tablet Users - Garstang Library (weekly) Junior Coding Club - Garstang Library Friday 7th Friday Youth Club - St Thomas’ Church (weekly) Turkey Bingo - Caldervale Country Club Garstang 3Ls - Garstang URC Hall Story Time for the Under 5s - Garstang Library Saturday 8th ‘The Christmasaurus’ - Garstang Library Sunday 9th Sequence Dancing - Kirkland Memorial Hall (also 23rd) Monday 10th Meet the Author -’Long Journey to Jimbopo’ - Garstang Library Garstang Victorian Festival - Garstang High Street (also 11th) Tuesday 11th Scorton WI Christmas Party - Scorton Methodist Chapel Traditional Festive Evening - Garstang Library Coffee Stop - Inglewhite Church Church But Not On A Sunday - Inglewhite Church Wednesday 12th ‘Place Names & the Lancashire Landscape in Medieval North Lancashire’ - Garstang Historical Society Garstang Phoenix WI - Garstang URC Kirkland WI - Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall ‘Lancashire’s Lost Castles’ - Garstang Library Manchester Coach Trip - Help Beat Cancer Thursday 13th ‘My Story’ - Barry Hawthorne - Aglow International Friends of Garstang Library - Meet in the Library Friday 14th ‘All About Christmas’ - Poetry Appreciation - Arts Centre Garstang Phoenix WI Christmas Party - Forton Village Hall Saturday 15th Garstang Wine Circle Chirstmas Social / Quiz Friday 28th Time to Chat - Garstang Library Monday 31st Live entertainment & Hot Pot - Caldervale Country Club
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GARSTANG GARDENING CLUB
GARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
NATIVITY CRIB FESTIVAL
Mon 3rd Dec 7:30pm The Crofters, A6, Cabus
Wed 12th Dec 7:30pm Garstang United Reformed Church
Mr Ian Strawson of Ormskirk is the guest speaker at the next meeting His topic is ‘Fuchsias’. Members and visitors are asked to note that the meeting is taking place a week earlier than usual to avoid clashing with the Victorian Festival.
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.’
Until Mon 3rd Dec Weekdays 12 noon – 5:00pm Weekend 10:00am – 5:00pm St Peter’s Church, Quernmore LA2 9EL
Forton United Reformed Church Thurs 29th Nov - Sun 2nd Dec 10:30am - 3:30pm
Come and visit our beautiful country Church, lit up by Christmas Trees. The church will look wonderful and the atmosphere will be very special.
Roger Broadbelt (01253) 700878
The meeting will be followed by refreshments in the Church Hall.
CALDER VALE METHODIST CHURCH
Peter Burrell (01995) 601054
Sat 1st Dec 2:00pm
MEAT BINGO
Free entry. Refreshments available. Raffle.
Wed 5th Dec Winmarleigh Village Hall
Gale Barton
We join with St. John’s Church for the Christmas Fair in Calder Vale Village Hall. Lots of stalls and mince pies etc. And Father Christmas! Sat 5th Jan from 10:00am to 12 noon. Coffee Morning. Usual stalls, tea cakes etc.
Every 1st Wednesday of the month from September to May inclusive. Eyes Down 7.30pm. Refreshments Included.
Edith Gorst (01995) 602078
Hilary Fryer
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For many reasons it can be hard to come into church, so we hope that this special event will provide a warm and welcoming place for everyone.
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, GARSTANG Last Thursday of every month, Cash Bingo. Open to all. David Brewin 07984 405 739
More than 80 Nativity scenes will be on display. Free Admission. Refreshments available. Brenda Fox (01995) 604523
GARSTANG URC COFFEE MORNING Garstang URC, Croston Rd, Garstang Garstang URC Charity Coffee Mornings on the first Thursday of each month 10:00am – 12 noon at Garstang United Reformed Church, Croston Road. Thurs 6th Dec - Cancer Help (Croston House) Garstang. Hilary Ralphs (01995) 603056 Email: ralphs@garstang.eclipse.co.uk
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SEQUENCE DANCING
GARSTANG ST THOMAS’ CHURCH
GARSTANG STAMP CLUB
Sun 9th & 23rd Dec 8:00pm Kirkland Memorial Hall
Sunday Club for young people aged 4 - 14. A fun way to learn and grow with Jesus. Meets in church at 10:25am every Sunday.
Thurs 6th Dec - ‘Lancaster Postal History P. Aveyard.
Held fortnightly. Dancing to John Lancaster. Enquiries (01995) 603253. Betty Singleton
TIME TO CHAT Fri 28th Dec 10:30am - 12:30pm Garstang Library Would you like to come for a chat and make new friends in a friendly, informal group? Jenny and Netta would like to invite you to come down and join them at Time to Chat on the last Friday of every month at Garstang Library. For details contact Jenny 07905 903 955 or myself. Netta Blundell (01995) 604131
Friday Youth for young people 10 - 16. A term time only programme of films, sports, crafts and games. £1:50 a week. 7:30pm - 9:00pm on Friday night in the Parish Hall next to St Thomas’ church. For more information on either contact tsperring@gmail.com or message our Facebook page. For of hire of the Parish Hall contact myself. Judy Osborne (01995) 600996
CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD SALE This year’s Card Sale was very successful and in four hours raised £1,147 for the charities involved . £71 raised from the sale of refreshments was kindly given by the URC to the homeless in Lancaster. We would like to thank everyone who generously bought cards and all who helped with refreshments and organising the room. Lastly our thanks to the United Reformed Church for allowing the free use of the hall. John & Marie Whalley
AGLOW INTERNATIONAL Every Nation Touched, Every Heart Changed Aglow International is a Christian interdenominational organisation. We invite you to our joint lady’s and men’s evening meal and fellowship, to hear ‘My Story’ from Barry Hawthorne at The Crofters Hotel, Cabus on Thurs 13th Dec at 7:15pm.
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Meetings are in the Meeting Room of Garstang Library from 7:30pm - 9:30pm on Thursdays unless otherwise shown. Beginners and enquirers welcome to attend before joining. Subscriptions Adults £10 Under 18 £1. D. Jones (01995) 602665
CLAUGHTON SEQUENCE DANCES Wed 5th Dec - John Lancaster Tues 18th Dec - Alan Cookson Claughton Memorial Hall Claughton Sequence Dancing for your enjoyment.with pleasant company, gentle exercise and good music. Beginners welcome. Price £3.50 including tea and biscuits. Dancing to John Lancaster. Contacts: Hazel (01524) 791177 or Christine (01995) 679264 Bill Cowan
CALDERVALE COUNTRY CLUB What’s On Fri 7th Dec - Turkey Bingo. Eyes down 7:30pm. Every Saturday in December - Live entertainment, bingo and dancing. £2 on the door. Every Sunday - Social Bingo. Eyes down 8:00pm. New Years Eve - Live entertainment with Ging a Ling Duo. Hot pot and apple pie supper. Dancing. Tickets available from committee members - £15. All welcome.
Book the meal with Nina Vasey (01995) 640028 or ring me for further information.
2019 Memberships available £12. Come and join this friendly, lively club. We have Ladies and Men’s Darts and Dominoes midweek. We serve local real ale at competitive prices.
Christine Fairhurst (01772) 865485
Ros Ashworth (01995) 603776
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GARSTANG PHOENIX WI
CABUS WI (cont)
Wed 12th Dec 2:00pm Garstang United Reformed Church Hall
the church hall. It is a free event but donations will be given to charity. We hope you will join us at this popular event.
This will be our Christmas meeting and after the usual WI business has been carried out we will start our celebrations with seasonal entertainment, followed by an afternoon tea. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month so why not make a New Year resolution to come along and join us. We would be delighted to welcome you and afford you the opportunity of making new friends or maybe re-acquainting with old ones.
KIRKLAND WI Wed 12th Dec 7:30pm Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall ‘The Veterans Sweetheart’ - Sarah Dennis is a professional singer who will entertain us by singing the songs that sustained the troops during the war years.
Members of the committee are always available to greet visitors and new members. I am sure you will enjoy the experience.
We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall, The Avenue, Churchtown, Nr. Garstang. Visitors always welcome.
Lesley Wilson (01995) 605274
Dorothy Walmsley (01995) 602558
FORTON WI
SCORTON WI
Christmas Party Thurs 20th Dec 7:30pm Forton Village Hall
Christmas Party Tues 11th Dec 7:30pm Scorton Methodist Chapel
Forton WI meets on the third Thursday of the month. . 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 available from Pat Murgatroyd (01524) 791580 or Christine Smith (01524) 793549
CABUS WI Wed 5th Dec 7:30pm Cabus Village Hall This will be our Christmas Party with a Jacob’s Join supper. We will also have entertainment. You are invited to our annual Christmas Celebration on Fri 7th Dec 7:30pm at the United Reformed Church in Garstang. This is mixture of Christmas Readings and Carols, followed by coffee and mince pies in
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Margaret Swift (01995) 606676
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This will be a good start to the festive season. We meet on the second Tuesday each month and new members are always welcomed. Mary Hodges (01995) 604755
INNER WHEEL Garstang and Over Wyre 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
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GARSTANG 3L’s
GARSTANG QUAKERS
Life Long Learning
Quaker Meeting House Calder House Lane, PR3 1ZE.
Our December meeting will be our Christmas Party and we are delighted this year to welcome the Garstang Ukulele Group.
Candlelit Meeting for Worship on Christmas Eve 5:00pm - 5:30pm.
This should be a great afternoon’s entertainment by this enthusiastic group, who have gained a well deserved reputation both locally and further afield.
In addition, the Meeting House has rooms available for hire.
Fri 7th Dec 2:00pm, URC Church Hall
Members and non-members are invited to join us for an afternoon of music and song, followed by festive refreshments. Come along and bring your friends and get into the Christmas spirit. There will be no meeting in January as members will be enjoying a meal together. We start our meetings again on Fri 1st Feb with our A.G.M. More details in the January Focus. Ruth Rendell (01995) 602006
Regular Meeting for 10:30am - 11:30am.
Worship
Sundays
Daphne Sanders (01995) 641284 www.lancsquakers.org.uk/garstang.php
ITHA TRAVEL TALKS The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College 7:30pm Wed 5th Dec Tonight is our popular Members’ Evening with destinations which are new to the club. •
John Atherton takes us ‘Visiting the Azores’
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Ann McCarthy sends us ‘Post cards from the Isles of Scilly’
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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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COMMUNITY HEALTH 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!
local area. Each of these shops also meant 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.
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!
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 – profit for shareholders.
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
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 – 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 £13! 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 morning. Have we really become so impatient
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COMMUNITY HEALTH (cont) 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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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’. 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
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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.
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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont)
GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE December Exhibition
The Ukulele at Christmas
just one ukulele.
‘Nature’s Bounty’ - An exhibition of art by local artist Margaret Rodwell.
If you’ve been following my brief history of the ukulele, don’t despair as it will continue next month, but as it is almost Christmas, it is time to get down to the shops, or online and buy ukuleles for all the people you love. Here’s some buying advice.
Concerts are a bit larger than a soprano and people with larger fingers may find that useful. The starting price is about £45, but you can go up to more than a thousand. It is worth visiting a music shop to hear and feel the instruments before choosing which to buy as you’ll probably find one you really love. Tenors are a bit larger again and have a slightly lower tone. Prices here will start at around £70.
Whether it is a landscape bathed in sunlight or covered in snow, or flowers from all four seasons of the year, Margaret aims to show the beauty of nature’s bounty in her solo exhibition of watercolour, pastel and mixed media. The exhibition is on at the Arts Centre until Thurs 13th Dec. Entries are invited for the 2019 Garstang & District Open Art Competition/Exhibition Tues 8th Jan to Thurs 7th Feb. For further details and entry forms please see our web site www.garstangartssociety.org.uk or from myself. Sheila Tearle (01995) 603816
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There are 4 main types of ukulele – soprano; concert; tenor and baritone. Most people start with a soprano which can cost as little as £25. At this price they usually sound much the same so it is safe to buy online, but check the reviews to make sure it will stay in tune. But going this cheap may be a false economy as you will probably want to upgrade well before Easter. It is better to spend a bit more, about £40-50, and get something like a Makala Dolphin. That way it may be next Christmas before you are looking to upgrade – remember there’s no such thing as owning
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If you are buying for someone who already plays the guitar, it may be worth considering a baritone ukulele. All other ukuleles, sopranos, concerts and tenors are tuned to GCEA whereas the baritone is tuned DGBE, the same as the top 4 strings of a guitar. This means the chord shapes are the same, making it easier to change instruments. As the name suggests it also has a lower tone
and as with the tenors, their prices start at about £70. While your loved ones will be thrilled to receive their first ukulele, they will be delighted if you also buy them a tuner. These are widely available for about £10. There are some other variations you will come across when looking at ukuleles. While most ukuleles are acoustic, some have pickups fitted so they can be played through an amplifier which is ideal if you wish to perform as a soloist or in a small group. There are also solid body ukuleles that have to be played through an amplifier. Another variation is the banjolele, a ukulele with a banjo resonator and made famous by George Formby. And finally, how are they going to learn? There are some great online materials and
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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont)
GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont)
we have some good links to get them started on the Resources page of our website (see below) including electronic versions of our eight songbooks containing about 450 songs. And on Sun 6th Jan they can come and join us at the Garstang Arts Centre. We’re there every Sunday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
You will be assured of a warm welcome with a coffee/tea and premium biscuit after the lesson. Bridge is never boring. If you are not trying to make a contract you are doing your best to stop one.
is an opportunity for members to read their favourite Christmas poem or short story. There will be the usual goodies for tea and the chance to wish everyone a Very Happy Christmas.
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.
Visitors are always welcome, you can just sit and listen or join in if you wish.
We work on individual and group projects, often raising money for charities.
Bridge Group
If you are interested and you would like to know more please do not hesitate to contact me. Full details will be published in Focus in the New Year.
This month the Arts Centre Bridge Group will meet on Mon 3rd & 10th Dec at 7:00pm and on Tues 4th & 11th at 1:30pm.
The Bridge Group would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone good health and a happy Christmas.
An Introduction to Bridge
Contact Bob at burns147@btinternet.com or, for us senior citizens, on (01995) 603524.
We meet on Tuesday evenings 7:30pm 9:30pm from September to May. We offer a varied programme of old and new English country dances. Beginners welcome. Tues 4th Dec followed by the Christmas break. We start again on Tues 8th January.
Poetry Appreciation Group
Alan & Joan Anderson (01524) 61483
Fri 14th Dec 2:00 - 4:00pm. This month’s meeting is entitled ‘All About Christmas’ and
Woolcraft
We meet in the Arts Centre on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 12 noon. If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, patchwork, applique or would like to learn, do come and join this friendly, helpful group.
If you are interested in woolcrafts (knitting,
Ann Kelsall (01995) 606408 or just turn up!
Bob Sapey www.garstangukulelegroup.co.uk
In the New Year we will be running a series of lessons. No prior knowledge is required as we will be starting at the very beginning. It’s a golden opportunity to learn a bit about the game that’s enjoyed by millions of people.
Marie Whalley (01995) 603605
Everyone is welcome, experienced or beginner. We will support you! There will also be tea and biscuits!
Folk Dance Group
Kate Crook 07759 659 004 Needlework Group
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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont)
CLAUGHTON ON BROCK WI
Songbirds
Our November meeting was bittersweet, as we said farewell to the wonderful Miranda Radford who stepped down as President, and we said hello to our equally marvellous new President, Evelyn Milner. How lucky are we to have such talented ladies in this WI?
Songbirds is a very friendly ladies group. We do not give performances, but just enjoy singing a wide repertoire of songs. We 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! Songbirds meets 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 and / or music from a computer. For more details about the dates we are meeting in the coming months, please see The Arts Centre noticeboard.
The AGM was concluded, with the Secretary’s and the Financial Annual Reports being accepted, and three new committee members added to the current team. Thank you ladies...you will have fun! A super Hot Pot supper was served and a big thank you to the hostesses who had extra work to do that night....lots of washing up!
For more information ring Avril (01995) 602904.
Our next meeting will be on Tues 4th Dec and is our Christmas Party, the most delightful event of the year with fabulous home made food to get us in the festive mood. Please join us at 7:30pm for a great night.
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CATTERALL PARISH COUNCIL
CATTERALL GOLD
Job Vacancy
Salary: NJC point 11-13 Salary Scale, £17,007 - £17,391 pro rata.
Parish Lengthsman With the imminent retirement of our long serving Parish Lengthsman Catterall Parish Council is looking to recruit his replacement. The role includes: •
Litter picking, sweeping and cutting back vegetation on pavements and land owned by the Parish Council.
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Carrying out environmental projects on behalf of the Parish Council.
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Keeping street furniture and memorials in good repair.
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The Best In The North West The RHS North West in Bloom results were announced on Fri 2nd Nov in Southport, and it was a day full of excitement and emotion. Not only did Catterall receive a Gold award but were declared the Best Large Village in the North West. Catterall will now go on to the national Britain in Bloom competition in 2019.
Catterall in Bloom team and a huge thank you to all our sponsors and supporters. Look out 2019 - here we come! Netta Parker (01995) 605385
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The Catterall in Bloom team was only formed four years ago, and initially we were helped and encouraged by Nora Hoyles of Garstang. She would have been proud of us.
The earlier print deadline means that I am unable to report on our November tasting of wines from the USA, with Mick Gould. We have not had an evening of wines from the States for some time so I am writing this in eager anticipation of a good meeting.
The closing date for return of applications is 4:00pm on Mon 17th Dec.
As if those RHS accolades were not enough, the award to Gerry Dagger, aged 89, for having the Best Private Front Garden in the North West was a wonderful and well deserved reward. So it’s hats off to Gerry, who is a valued Bloom team member and our gardening hero.
The circle will hold its Christmas Social on Sat 15th Dec with the theme of ‘Garstang Goes to the Movies’. Members are reminded that entry is by ticket only priced at £15, fancy dress is optional. Details of the social can be obtained from Alan Jefferson (01995) 601842.
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Mervyn Stokes
Other: Phone allowance of £10 per month and petrol for work mileage To find out more about this position, including the full job description and an application form please see the ‘news’ page of our website www.catterallparish.org.uk or contact the Clerk on (01995) 600689.
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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont)
GARSTANG LIBRARY Christmas Holiday Hours Please note the Library will be closed Mon 24th Dec, Tues 25th Dec, Wed 26th Dec, Mon 31st Dec and Tues1st Jan. Special Events Garstang Library is always looking for events for the local community, if you think you have something that would be of interest or would like to discuss using the Library as a venue for an event please contact us at garstang. library@lancashire.gov.uk Thurs 13th Dec 6:00pm - 7:00pm - Friends of Garstang Library. Do you want to be involved in your local community? Would you like to make a difference to your Library? Come along for an informal chat and festive treats to find out what it means to be a Friend of Garstang Library and how you can get involved.
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Sat 8th Dec 10:00am - 12:00 noon. Get Creative with ‘The Christmasaurus’.
This is a free event but to enrol call 03330 03 1 717 or visit www.lal.ac.uk
Get Creative with lots of fun based on Tom Fletcher’s ‘The Christmasaurus’. Join us for a magical morning of rhyme, music and stories.
Tues 11th Dec 5:00pm - 6:00pm Traditional Festive Evening - Get into the Christmas mood and celebrate the start of the festive season. There will be the opportunity to make traditional crafts, listen to readings of seasonal literature and poetry and warm up with a non-alcoholic mulled drink and mince pie.
Mon 10th Dec 3:00pm - 4:00pm. James Lettice. Meet the author of ‘Long Journey to Jimbopo’ for an afternoon of poetry and autobiography with a touch of humour and personal anecdotes. This is a free event. Lancashire Adult Learning Courses at Garstang Library 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. Wed 12th Dec 10:00am - 12:00 noon. Lancashire’s Lost Castles.
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Make the most of the festive atmosphere and continue your celebrations with us. Free but booking required. Tickets available from the Library. Time to Unwind Join us in the Library every Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm - 4:00pm for adult colouring, jigsaws and a friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee. This is a free event.
Digital Support Tablet Course – Thursday 10:00am 11:00am. Have you asked Santa for a Tablet device? We offer a free 4 week course on getting to know your tablet. If you require any further information about this course or to book a place please contact the Library. 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. Junior Coding Club - Are you aged 9-11? Join our free Coding Club Thursdays 5:45pm
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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont)
MOBILE LIBRARIES
ST MICHAEL’S LADIES SOCIAL CLUB
- 6:45pm for 6 weeks of learning and fun about the world of programming with our experts.
Scorton Wed 19th Dec • Mytten Hall: 9:15am - 9:40am. • Brook Ave: 9:45am -10:05am. • Nr Scorton CofE School: 10:10am 10:40am. Catterall & Churchtown Thurs am 13th Dec • Franklaw Water Treatment Works Catterall 9:55am - 10:05am. • Lancaster Old Rd, Catterall 10:35am 10:45am. • Ainspool Ln, Churchtown 10:50am 11:15am. • Cock Robin Ln, Catterall 11:45am 12:05pm. • Stones Ln, Catterall 12:10am - 12:20pm. • Meadowcroft Ave, Catterall 12:25pm 12:35pm. Claughton-on-Brock Tues am 11th Dec • Ducketts Ln: 9:20am - 9:30am.
At the November meeting St Michael’s Ladies Social Club sang happy birthday to Sylvia, Pat and Hilary before welcoming the speaker, Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines, who gave a very emotional talk entitled ‘The Last Train to Tomorrow’
Please contact the Library for further details on how to book a place on the next available course. Children’s Activities Baby Bounce and Rhyme - Mon and Fri at 10:00am - 10:30am. Toddler Rhyme Time - Tues at 2:00pm 2:30pm. Storytime for the Under 5’s - Fri at 2:00pm 2:30pm. For more information or to book a place at any of the above tel 03001 236 703 or see www.eventbrite.co.uk garstang.library@lancashire.gov.uk www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries www.lancashire.gov.uk
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At the tender age of 9 she and her 3½ year old sister were put on the last Kindertransport train from Czechoslovakia to England via Holland in August 1939. This was all thanks to a young man named Nicholas Winton, who in total managed to save 669 children this way. Lady Milena and her sister were well looked after by a family for about a year before their father managed to get to England as well, and a year later their mother joined them.
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Lady Milena had a very happy reunion with Mr Winton in 1988, when Esther Rantzen’s programme ‘That’s Life’ managed to get several of the (now grown up) rescued children to her show as a surprise for Mr Winton. In May 2017 a memorial in the form of a carriage door with shadow prints of adult and child hands on the glass window was erected on Prague railway station to recognise the agony of the parents having to let their children leave them, not knowing if they were ever able to be reunited. This was possible due to fundraising undertaken by the survivors led by Lady Milena. Mr Winton lived to be 106 before passing away in 2015. An incredibly moving talk, by far the best of all the great speakers we have had over the years. Judith gave a rather choked vote of thanks remarking that we should never forget this terrible history. The December meeting is our Christmas meal in The Grapes, see you all there. Judith Hunter
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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
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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.
GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS (cont)
PHOENIX DANCE GROUP
on Sun 13th Jan at Garstang Academy.
Barton Village Hall
If you want to join us then further information is on the website www. garstanglions. co.uk
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.
You can speak to any member about what we do or just 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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GARSTANG RUNNING CLUB
Our thanks to all those who helped in any way with the very successful Lions Bonfire and Firework Display including the many local firms and organisations who donated wood etc.
Myerscough 10 mile Road Race Sun Dec 2nd
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 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 Public House. 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
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Our 10 mile Road Race at Mysercough is on Sun 2nd Dec so you might well have missed it!
No Dances on Sat 22nd & Sat 29th Dec. Contact Christine (01995) 679264 or Hazel (01524) 791177. Bill Cowan
GARSTANG FOLK DANCE GROUP We meet on Tuesday evenings 7:30pm 9:30pm from September to May. We offer a varied programme of old and new English country dances.
If not and you want to take part get yourself to Myerscough College Equestrian Centre before 9:30am to sign in! But if you read this too late to take part you can still experience good company, good running and, if you are free on Mondays, some excellent breakfasts!
Beginners welcome.
We have our regular club night every Tuesday from the Garstang Sports Club carpark at 7:00pm for a variety of different runs suitable for a range of abilities. Just drop in and introduce yourself to someone.
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Our club website lists every week details of upcoming runs which take place every Monday morning as well as regular runs on Tuesday and a more informal run on Thursdays. If you aren’t already a runner it might just be a bit too late to get you ready for all the Christmas treats approaching but it will give you a head start for that New Year’s resolution! Frank Miller (01995) 604030 www.garstangrc.co.uk
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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. 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? 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
GARSTANG FREE METHODISTS multiple identities and passwords across a variety of networks, applications, computers and/or computing devices: rowdsaps achos 5. This is a scam where the bad guys send out legitimate-looking e-mails appearing to come from a well-known website in an effort to get passwords and other sensitive information from the recipient: shigniph 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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Christmas Services Sun 9th Dec 10:45am Children’s Nativity. Refreshments served after the service. Sun 16th Dec 7:00pm Christmas Carol Service. Refreshments served at close. Christmas Day Celebration - Short family service at 10:30am.
The Coffee Stop Team wish you Peace & Joy this Christmas and look forward to welcoming you to Inglewhite Coffee Stop for a New Year on Tues 8th Jan 2019. Lesley Hardman 07980 070 349
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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 autumn. We open at 10:00am and close around noon. Why not call in for any part of the morning that suits you? Free parking, cycle space and disabled access are available at both venues. We look forward to welcoming you during December as per the dates below. Catterall Village Hall on Tues 4th Dec. Inglewhite Church on Tues 11th Dec.* * This will be our Christmas Celebration. Meet in church at the revised time of 11:00am. Buffet Lunch will follow in the Hall. Cost £10 per person. Please book your lunch place.
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GARSTANG IN BLOOM
GARSTANG IN BLOOM (cont)
David Greenwood’s ‘War and Peace’ at our November meeting marked the centenary of the Armistice with a thoughtful choice of music representing the many aspects of war.
On Fri 2nd Nov, eight of the Bloom team plus Garstang’s Mayor, Leah Hynes, set out for Southport’s Convention Centre on the seafront. The event was the results of the RHS North West in Bloom competition plus presentations and lunch.
year of entry, Croston House Cancer Care and the Woodlands/Oak Rd bungalows both won ADVANCING.
His selection blended the over-arching tragedy with expressions of hope and, on occasion, humour. Benjamin Britten’s setting of Wilfred Owen’s ‘Strange Meeting’ made a powerful and appropriate conclusion. The December meeting is the society’s AGM. Normal programmes resume on Mon 7th Jan when David Greenwood will present a programme with the title ‘Absolute Beginners’ from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in Garstang Arts Centre. Enquiries to David Greenwood (01995) 602875 or myself or visit www. garstangartssociety.org.uk and find us under ‘Activity Groups’. Or just come along! Gordon Semple (01995) 602337
We’re not sure why the results are announced as late as November, but it was very cheering to get the news of our success as the dark winter months approach. GOLD for Garstang in the Small Town category plus GOLDS for Kepple Lane Park and the Millennium Green. Our use of stored water from Booths, sustainable planting, compost and mulching also won us a Discretionary Award with Booths for Gardening in a Changing Climate. In the Neighbourhood Awards, Sandbriggs Court, Kepple Lane and Millenium Green parks all won OUTSTANDING. In their first
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Our Chairman, Alan Pearson, was laden with framed certificates to carry home! Well done to all those involved. The afternoon ended with nominations for some of the best entries to take part in the national Britain in Bloom Competition 2019 and we’re delighted to say that Garstang has been asked to represent the North West in the Small Town category. Planning for next year has already begun! A couple of weeks earlier, the Bloomers joined up with the Independent Garstang Traders (IGT) to celebrate the horticultural work done by our local businesses. The event took place at Wyrebank and was hosted by Luke Pollard. Again we are grateful to Leah Hynes, ably assisted by the Young Mayor, Robert Ibison, for the presentation of the certificates. Alan announced the results. The Carrs Jewellers trophy for the best overall display was won by The Royal Oak and the Norah Hoyles trophy for the most original display went to Bombshell Betty Boutique. Ten Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates were also handed out. Golds went to Garstang Deli, The Kings Arms, The Tithe Barn and Carrs. The evening was enjoyed by all, with food, drinks, a raffle and music provided by the Buddy Good Guys. Thanks go to the businesses who decorated their premises with plants and flowers and to the IGT for an enjoyable evening.
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So our year has almost come to a close. We will still be out and about tidying up the beds, borders and planters before winter sets in. Roll on next spring! Gill Bergman
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CAT SMITH MP (cont) 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. 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
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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 effectively for its busiest time of the year. We’ve had some big environmental issues to tackle with fracking and gas storage being of huge concern in the constituency. I am one of five Lancashire MPs who collectively in November wrote to the Energy Secretary to call for a halt in fracking following so many worrying earth tremors. This is in addition to the regular letters I write myself highlighting the damage being caused. Labour has set out plans for energy that are ambitious, will create hundreds of thousands of jobs and will make Britain the only developed country outside Scandinavia to be on track to meet our climate change obligations. By 2030 we’re committed to creating a sevenfold increase in offshore windfarms and a tripling of solar power, enabling nearly 20m homes to be powered by wind and solar.
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CAT SMITH MP (cont) 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. 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. CAT SMITH MP
GARSTANG BRIDGE CLUB New members/visitors are always welcome at The Garstang Bridge Club located at The Garstang Sports and Social Club, High St, Garstang PR3 1FA. We are a friendly group with different levels of experience. We play Duplicate Bridge on Tues and Thurs evenings at 7:15pm. On Thursdays we have a host on standby so that anyone who comes without a partner can play.
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CHURCH BUT NOT ON A SUN (cont) The cost is £2.50 per evening for members and £3.50 for visitors. Parking is free. Light refreshments and parking are available.
second and fourth Tuesdays of the month for six sessions. Meeting in Catterall Village Hall. Cost £2 to include light refreshments.
We are a friendly bunch so why don’t you come along one evening and see for yourself.
See Inglewhite Church Website for more information or contact me.
If you want to talk to someone about it then you can ring Ed Zielinski 07932 999 788.
Lesley Hardman 07980 070 349
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CHURCH BUT NOT ON A SUNDAY We invite you to our Christmas Celebration on Tues 11th Dec at 11:00am at Inglewhite Church. Lunch will follow at a cost of £10 per person. Contact me if you require transport from Catterall. For 2019 - Has Science Buried God? How does science fit with Christianity? An exploration of the evidence with Dr. John Lockley who currently works at UCLAN. Starts Tues 8th Jan at 7:30pm then on the
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Garstang & District Heritage Society It was great to see the launch of the Poppy Trail at St Thomas’s Church Hall in Oct. The Heritage Society team have been very busy researching the War Memorials throughout the former Garstang Rural District and have now identified over 30 locations with tributes to the local fallen of WW1. We have five locations in the town centre and all have had a Poppy Plaque installed. The team are to be commended on their efforts
with over 20 Poppy Plaques having been installed in the District. Each plaque has a link to the Society’s website with information on all of the men who gave their lives. They plan to complete the Poppy Plaque installation by the end of the year. They are also creating a Poppy Trail Map that they will make available at the Visitor Centre and other outlets. The Garstang and District Heritage Society is set up as a Charity and we would be more than happy to receive any donations towards our work. The Poppy Trail leaflets initial supply will cost approximately £200. Any donations you can give would be gratefully received. Please contact Alec Allan by email at Alec. allan@sky.com Garstang & District Heritage Society
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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB Our highest score was ‘Peregrine Guarding Prey’ by John Moxham (shown above) which received the maximum 20 Points. 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 Sat 10th Nov Garstang Camera Club took part in the Fylde Five Way Battle, a photography 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.
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.’ The club then has a break for Christmas and the New Year. Hard to believe it will soon be 2019! 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. Wed 16th Jan will be the judging of our Assignment Competition with local judge, Alf Myers. Visit our website for more details: www.garstangcameraclub.co.uk Email: info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk Peter Knight 07807 084 899
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Please follow the link to check out the brand new website – The Flood Hub – and the various flood resilience information and resources that are available https:// thefloodhub.co.uk The Flood Hub is a one stop shop to help householders, businesses, communities and landowners across the North West become more flood resilient.
All of this was to be completed by Remembrance Sunday and we were pleased to see this happen including the raising of a new Union Flag on Thurs 8th Nov.
Thank you to Ruffords Country Store and WyreBank for providing us with amazing star prizes and to all the people and businesses that donated fabulous raffle prizes.
A big thank you to all who have been involved with the project for the town.
Thank you to Garstang Country House and Golf Club for allowing us to use their room for free and decorating it so magically.
Message from the Mayor - Cllr Leah Hynes
At the beginning of this year the Council approved a project to revitalise the Memorial to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the ending of the First World War (Great War).
I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that came to The Mayor’s fundraiser fashion show in aid of Garstang Memory Cafe on Tues 30th Oct at Garstang Country House and Golf Club and for making it a huge success.
The project was to include the replanting of the garden area, replacement of the paving above the steps, the installation of a flagpole and a commemorative bench, refreshing the planters, and the addition of a carved stone inscription of the poignant words ‘WE WILL
Thank you to all our wonderful models who did a tremendous job. Thank you also to all our stall holders for coming and displaying all
Garstang War Memorial
Thank you to The Style Barn & Fashion Ascente Leah for displaying a wonderful collection of clothing.
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Thank you to Printmob for providing the leaflets and posters. Thank you to our front of house Liam, Mikey, Carol Dobson and Sharon for welcoming the guests and sorting out tickets. Sandra Perkins for being a great compere, Paul Adamson for capturing the evening with magical photos and Hillary, our wonderful Town Crier, and the lovely Mollie Jess for entertaining us with her magical singing voice.
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We raised an amazing £1,301.25 for Garstang Memory Cafe. The money will be used to help support people with dementia. If you would like to know more about this support group please visit their website www. garstangmemorycafe.btck.co.uk. Town Council Awards After the huge success of last year’s very first Town Council Awards, we have extended our working group and judging panel and are now looking to recruit a member of the public. If you would like to be involved, please do get in touch with our Town Clerk on info@ garstangtowncouncil.org Garstang Scarecrow Festival The Festival will take place next year 5th 7th July and the theme will be ‘Heroes and Villains’ so get your thinking caps on. Date of Next Council Meeting Mon 3 Dec 7:30pm. Don’t forget to check our Facebook page or website at www. garstangtowncouncil.org for updates. Mrs Edwina Parry - Town Clerk 07592 792 801
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GARSTANG SOROPTIMISTS
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Women Inspiring Action, Transforming Lives
in front of approximately 1100 of our fellow sisters.
Soroptimists far and wide
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.
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.
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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 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
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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.
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
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. 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
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GARSTANG SOROPTIMISTS (cont) 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
CRY Cardiac Risk in the Young
CRY (cont) 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 further information about the fund and upcoming events see The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund on Facebook or contact me.
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?
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 us and for many CRY families the knowledge that the loss could have been 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.
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
For many who have lost loved ones, for whatever reason, the complexities of coping with the upcoming Christmas and New Year
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
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SEQUENCE STEPPERS Charity Dance Group We meet on alternate Thursdays at Barton Village Hall. Dancing from 7:45pm to 11:15pm with various music groups. Home made refreshments. Admission £3. We donate all our profits to local charities. Barbara Holden (01995) 601348
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BEN WALLACE MP
Lancashire.
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
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
BEN WALLACE MP (cont) 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 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
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Thank you to everyone that came and gave their support at our Christmas Coffee morning. Special thanks to Moons Funerals for their Whiskey and to those kind people who made donations. Thank you so much. In the end we raised £589.40p. Dont forget our Jumble Sale on Sat 19th Jan at Pilling Methodist Church. 2:00pm kick off. Maureen O’Reilly
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CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES Garstang and District St Thomas’ Church, Garstang Sun 9th Dec 10:30am Second Sunday for Everyone with Nativity.
Sun 30th Dec at 10.45 am. Looking Backwards and Forwards. A time to reflect on your past year and think about 2019. Garstang Quakers
Wed 12th Dec 10:00am Joint Infants Christmas Service.
The Friends Meeting House on Calder Lane
Sun 23rd Dec 6:30pm Service of Nine Lessons and Carols.
Christmas Eve 5:00pm - 5:30pm Candlelight Meeting for Worship.
Christmas Eve 5:30pm Christingle Service.
Susan Willoughby
11:30pm Midnight Eucharist. Christmas Day 9:30am Christmas Morning Eucharist with Carols. Garstang SS Mary and Michael RC Church Christmas Eve 6.00pm Vigil Mass at Garstang. 11:30pm Half hour of Christmas Carols at Garstang. Christmas Day 12 midnight Midnight Mass at Garstang.
OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S Our November meeting was an enjoyable get together with 30 members attending. 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
8:30am Mass at Scorton. 10:30am Mass at Garstang. Boxing Day 9:30am Mass at Garstang. Garstang Methodist Church Christmas Eve 5:00pm Family Service. 11:15pm Late Night Communion. Garstang United Reformed Church A Celebration of Christmas Wed 19th Dec at 3:00pm. Take time out from your Christmas preparations to join us as we sing favourite carols, listen to specially chosen Christmas poems and readings and follow it all with seasonal refreshments. Sun 23rd Dec at 10:45am. Traditional 9 lesson and Carol service. Sing carols and hear again the Christmas Story. Tues 25th Dec at 10:15am. Start your Christmas Day with an informal time of Christmas Worship with friends over coffee and biscuits.
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OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S (cont)
HELP BEAT CANCER (cont)
Peggy Carter, 4th Vera Redman, 5th Jane Webster, 6th John Higginson. The booby price went to Ron Holford.
meeting of the year. The Club has a break for January and February, restarting the new year on Tues 5th March at 7:00pm.
Refreshments were served, followed by the raffle, gifts kindly donated by the members.
Jane Webster (01253) 700425
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. The next meeting which will be our members’ 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
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. On Wed 12th Dec we are organising a
GREY MATTER TEST (ans page 55) 1. Which battle of 1066 shares its name with a football stadium? 2. Which two countries are roughly divided by the 38th parallel? 3. Which pub name is derived from the second line of the nursery rhyme ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’? 4. Which river flows through both Durham and Sunderland? 5. In which American city is General Motors based? 6. In Arabian legend what profession did Sinbad have? 7. What in degrees is the sum of the internal angles of a square? 8. How many players are there in a netball team? 9. Who crossed the Alps with his elephants? 10. Who performed in a dress made of meat?
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11. What collectively would you find in a Pantheon? 12. Bulgur and emmet are types of which cereal crop? 13. Who was nicknamed ‘The Lady with the Lamp’? 14. What is the name of the lioness in ‘Born Free’? 15. In France, what is a boulangerie? 16. Which famous racehorse was stolen, never to be seen again? 17. What is the motto of the Prince of Wales? 18. Which pub chain was founded by Tim Martin in 1979? 19. What name is given to the fluid rock found under the Earth’s surface? 20. In which American National Park would you find the geyser known as ‘Old Faithful’?
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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.
Garstang Painting Group.
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.
Bill Barnes
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.
GARSTANG PAINTING GROUP December already! The end of a most exciting year and the beginning of a new one as we start with a new committee and a fresh programme of workshops and demonstrations for 2019. However, lets not get ahead ourselves. December sees the end of our final exhibition as part of the Christmas Fair when superb paintings can be bought as presents for that friend who has everything and for very reasonable prices. Unsold paintings must be collected on Wed 19th Dec. Talking about Christmas, don’t forget to buy all your friends painting accessories to start the New Year on the right note. Remember , there is a painter in everyone of us trying to get out and come along to the Painting Group on every Wednesday afternoon between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. In the meantime, a Very Happy Christmas and Colourful 2019 to everyone from the
For more information contact Carolyn Wood (01253) 812270.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP We meet on Monday evenings at 7:30pm from September to May in the United Reformed Church Hall, Croston Road, Garstang PR3 1FL. Our programme includes a range of dances to suit all abilities. New members are always welcome - no previous dancing experience required. Just come along and have a go! For any further information, contact Pam (01995) 603536 or Ian (01995) 603998 Marlene Towns
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Across 1 Film director, famous for blood (9) 6 Measure of diamonds (5) 9, 10, 26 Carol’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 Darwin’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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EPILEPSY STUDY Families Could Help Shape Major Study Hoping for Epilepsy Breakthrough Families with children with epilepsy are being asked to help shape a major study funded by the National Institute of Health Research that could provide a breakthrough in treatment for the condition. Professors at Edge Hill University are looking for parents of children with Rolandic Epilepsy, the most common form of childhood epilepsy, to join their patient and public involvement advisory panel for the study. CASTLE (Changing Agendas on Sleep, Treatment and Learning in Epilepsy) is a sixyear study, led by King’s College, London which includes a clinical trial measuring the effectiveness of two different epilepsy drugs in terms of children’s sleep, alertness and ability to learn. Testing
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drug against a newer prescription drug and a placebo, the study hopes to provide a breakthrough in drug choice and treatment for the condition. Professor Lucy Bray, who is leading the advisory panel work for CASTLE, said: ‘Finding parents, carers, or children, with experience, past or present, of Rolandic Epilepsy is absolutely vital to this project. ‘They’re the ones who will have had to make decisions first hand about treatment. Some parents report that they can find it difficult to balance controlling seizures against their child’s alertness and ability to learn. ‘That’s why this whole programme and the clinical trial within it is so important and could help so many families faced with diagnosis.’ She added: ‘We want to make sure everything we do in CASTLE is family focused and this is an opportunity for families across the North of England to join our panel and have their say. Volunteers don’t need any special skills; we are just keen to hear their opinions.
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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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1 Total 2 Reemphasise 3 Nihilists 4 Islamic 5 Odyssey 6 Canal 7 Rut 8 The Beagle 13 Telephoning 14 Christmas 16 Llandudno 18 Neighed 19 Engross 21 Crack 23 Styes 25 Spa
“There’s no huge time commitment, we can meet face to face or chat over the phone or Skype and in return we can offer a goodwill payment. “We’re hoping there will be some exciting and influential results from across the study so anyone involved could play a major role in the future of epilepsy treatment.’ If you are interested in joining our panel or would like more information please do contact Lucy Bray 07864 959 184 Email: brayl@ edgehill.ac.uk / ikhygh@LucyBray9 or myself. Prof Bernie Carter Professor of Children’s Nursing Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University (01695) 657771 Email: bernie.carter@edgehill.ac.uk www.edgehill.ac.uk/health/professorbernie-carter/
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