Over Wyre Focus Magazine - February 2019 by Focus Magazines

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Knott End ~ Preesall ~ Pilling ~ Stalmine ~ Hambleton February 2019

Issue 231

What’s on Over Wyre

Friday 1st Stalmine Village Hall Bingo (also 15th) Time to Dance - Hambleton Village Hall Beer Fest - Cockerham Village Hall (until 2nd) First Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library Saturday 2nd Over Wyre Art Society - Oil Painting Workshop ‘CRY’ - Heart Screening - Garstang Academy (also 3rd) Forton URC - Pop-up Cafe, Robinson’s Seeds & Plants (also 3rd) Sunday 3rd Haffner Orchestra Concert - Ashton Hall, Lancaster Forton URC Church Service Monday 4th Preesall Bowling Club - AGM Pilling Men’s Fellowship (also 11th, 18th & 25th) Over Wyre Family & Historical Society - Knott End Library Scrabble Group - Knott End Library Garstang Recorded Music Society - Garstang Arts Centre Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 5th, 12th & 26th) Tinnitus Support Group - Garstang Library Tuesday 5th Meeting Point - Hambleton URC Hall (also 19th) Pilling Historical Society - Methodist Church Meeting Room Over Wyre Art Society (also 12th, 19th & 26th) Garstang Folk Dance Group - Garstang Arts Centre (weekly) Hambleton Parish Council Meeting - Hambleton Village Hall North Fylde Photographic Society (also 12th, 19th & 26th) Wednesday 6th Meat Bingo - Winmarleigh Village Hall Over Wyre Harmony & Health (weekly) Fleetwood Walks - Memorial Park Garstang Camera Club - ‘Costa Rica and Beyond’ Pilling Lane WI Meeting - St Oswald’s Parish Hall Galloways Social Club - ‘England in the Victorian Days’ SSRA Meeting - The Seven Stars Thursday 7th Stalmine Gardening Club - Stalmine Village Hall Over Wyre Probus Club - The Shovels Inn (also 21st) Stalmine Bowling Club AGM - Wyre Villa Charity Lunch - Ferrari’s Hotel, Thornley Friday 8th Creative Writing Group - Knott End Library Saturday 9th Men’s Weekend - Pilling Chapel Cleveleys Walks - Community Centre, Beach Road Over Wyre Art Society Exhibition, Poulton Library (until 22nd)

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What’s on Over Wyre

Saturday 9th Sunday 10th Monday 11th Tuesday 12th Wednesday 13th Thursday 14th Saturday 16th Monday 18th Wednesday 20th Thursday 21st Friday 22nd Saturday 23rd Tuesday 24th Wednesday 27th Thursday 28th

Wyre Council Surgery (Preesall Councillor) - Knott End Library Soup & Cake Luncheon - Hambleton URC Bob Williamson Park Working Group Morning Service - Pilling Chapel Introduction to Mindfulness - Knott End Library An Introduction to Bridge - Garstang Arts Centre Hambleton WI (also 19th, 20th, 22nd or 23rd & 28th) Preesall Town Council Meeting - Youth & Community Centre Out Rawcliffe Bowling Club - AGM Knott End & Preesall Men’s Fellowship (also 26th) Wyre Council Surgery (Wyre Councillor) - Knott End Library Northern Potters Association Exhibition - Garstang Arts Centre Stalmine Parish Council Meeting - Stalmine Village Hall Mental Health Support Group - St Oswald’s Young at Heart Social - Knott End Library ITHA - The Concert Hall, Blackpool 6th Form College (also 27th) Garstang Camera Club Annual Portrait Competition Over Wyre Royal British Legion Branch Meeting Fleetwood Walks - Larkholme Parade Messy Church - Lighthouse Community Church Bowland Dark Sky Festival (until 24th) Craft And Collector’s Fair - Garstang Arts Centre Inner Wheel Charity Quiz - URC Hall Over Wyre Gardening Club AGM - St Bernard’s Church Hall Houghton Weavers - Cockerham Village Hall Garstang Camera Club Workshop Galloways Social Club - Garstang Ukulele Group OWSAC - St Oswald’s Parish Hall Pilling Reading Room AGM Last Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library Poetry Appreciation - Garstang Arts Centre Fleetwood Walks - Marine Hall 10-N-IN Choral Group - St Annes Church, Singleton Trash & Treasure Sale - Forton URC Fylde Bird Club - The River Wyre, Poulton Stepping Stones Bereavement Support Group Knott End Walks - The Ferry Cafe Pilling WI - St John’s Church Hall

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HAFFNER ORCHESTRA

MEETING POINT

Sun 3rd Feb 7:30pm Ashton Hall, Lancaster

Tues 5th Feb - H.M.Y. Britannia - R. Newsom Tues 19th Feb - ‘Holiday Snippets’

Another fine evening of music Lancaster’s symphony orchestra.

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Shostakovich Suite for Variety Orchestra Arutunian Trumpet Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 4 There will be a free pre-concert talk at 6:30pm by our trumpet soloist. Tickets £14 from www.haffnerorchestra.org or (01524) 582394. Students £5 at the door; 18’s and under free. John Whittaker 07752 643 946

OWSAC The next meeting is on Thurs 21st Feb at St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Preesall from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and we are having Hollywood Musicals. Everybody welcome. Anne Bewes (01253) 811712

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. Ruth Dixon (01253) 700700

FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE Over Wyre Prize Bingo Wed 19th Feb at St Oswald’s Church Hall, Preesall. (Please note revised date for one month only.) 7:30pm for 8:00 pm start. All welcome. Thanks to all those who sponsored June and Kath as waitresses at Dawn’s Cafe. They raised £651 for the Hospice. Ken Horne (01253) 812947

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MEAT BINGO Wed 6th Feb 7:30pm Winmarleigh Village Hall Every 1st Wednesday of the month from September to May inclusive. Eyes Down 7.30pm. Refreshments Included.

Don’t forget to bring your dazzling daffodils! Joyce Wilson (01253) 813519

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Tues 5th & 19th Feb 2:00pm Juniper Close Community Room, Preesall

STALMINE VILLAGE HALL BINGO

We meet alternate Tuesdays at Juniper Close Community Room. We are a friendly group and would love to see you.

Fri 1st & 15th Feb Stalmine Village Hall

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Everyone welcome - good prizes. Doors open at 7:00pm. Eyes down at 7:30pm.

STALMINE GARDENING CLUB

David Makinson (01253) 700232

Thurs 7th Feb at 8:00pm Stalmine Village Hall

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We meet on the first Thursday of the month. Visitors very welcome.

A reminder to members that the Annual General Meeting will be held on Mon 18th Feb at 7:30pm in St Bernard’s Church Hall, Hackensall Road, Knott End.

For more details phone 700232.

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OVER WYRE HARMONY & HEALTH Wed 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Feb 1:30pm Hambleton Village Hall We meet every Wednesday afternoon to sing numbers from the musicals and the pop songs of our younger days as well as more recent hits. Age is no barrier and there is no requirement to be able to read music or even sing in tune. We simply invite you to join us for some fun and laughter with friends old and new. We meet in Hambleton Village Hall, Church Lane from 1:30pm - 3:00pm and there is no charge for these sessions but we do offer a cup of tea or coffee for a small charge. Singing is good for your health, so why not give it a go! Ann Cameron

OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB Thurs 7th Feb - ‘Knott End Ferry’ Thurs 21st Feb - ‘Visit to the Emerald Isle’ The Shovels Inn, Hambleton Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday in each month at The Shovels Inn at Hambleton. If anyone is interested in finding our more about the Club or would like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, then please telephone (01253) 790692. Stewart Lyell

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

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February Meetings •

Mon 4th Feb Remembering when ‘You’d Never Had It So Good’ – Alan Banes (Ladies Night).

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Mon 11th Feb ‘My Vehicles’ Jim Cross.

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Mon 18th Feb ‘Around South Island, New Zealand’ – Andrew Bell.

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Mon 25th Feb ‘Reminiscences’ – Jim Jordan.

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The final meeting of the 81st Session will be the Annual General Meeting and Meal on Mon 4th March.

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

PREESALL BOWLING CLUB Members please note our 2019 A.G.M. will be held in the clubhouse on Mon 4th Feb at 2:00pm. We will look forward to seeing all members.

For further details, please talk to any Fellowship member or phone either myself or Graham Curwen (01253) 790502 / 07951 130 465

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Fri 1st Feb at Hambleton Village Hall Church Lane, Hambleton FY6 9BZ

Tues 5th Feb 7:30pm Methodist Church Meeting Room

Fri 15th 7:30pm - 10:30pm St. Oswald’s Parish Hall, Lancaster Rd, Preesall

‘The Black Death’ - Mark Lambert MD,ChB,FRCS. We meet on the first Tuesday in the month from September to March. Annual subscription £10. Visitors £2. Everyone welcome.

Popular Sequence, Ballroom and Latin. Admission £4:00 including Refreshments.

Mary Shepherd (01253) 790306

Starting in January dances will be held every Friday at Hambleton Village Hall, apart from the 3rd Friday (which remains at Preesall).

STEPPING STONES

We are also starting a Beginners Workshop for Easy Sequence Dancing from 7:00pm - 8:00pm then from 8:00pm - 10:30pm the social dance at £4.00 per person.

Supported by Trinity Hospice we meet at Hambleton Parish Church Hall, Church Lane, Hambleton from 2:00pm to 3:00pm the 4th Wednesday of every month.

Bereavement Support Group Wed 27th Feb 2:00pm

The workshop is for anyone who wishes to start learning these dances (adults only).

We are a friendly and non-religious bereavement support group where you can meet others in a similar situation.

Steve Coughlan 07868 736 820

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Annual General Meeting Tues 12th Feb 7:30pm

Annual General Meeting Thurs 7th Feb 7:30pm Wyre Villa

New players welcome, ladies, gents and also new starters. Chris Creer (01253) 700461

Will all members please try to attend. Are you a Bowler/Novice/Male/Female? We are very close to the start of a new bowling season, and would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining our very friendly Club.

FYLDE BIRD CLUB Tues 26th Feb - 7:45pm The River Wyre, Poulton ‘A Lancashire Lad on Fair Isle’ - Ciaran Hatsell.

If you would like to know more then please get in touch.

We meet on the 4th Tuesday each month. We have speakers and other events throughout the year.

Jan Foster 07881 868 322

£14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £5 or for a family £22 each year. Visitors £3.00.

Annual General Meeting Thurs 21st Feb 7:30pm

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ALPHA (cont) Do you have questions? ALPHA? begins Wed 13th Mar 6:30pm at St James Church, Stalmine. You are invited to come for a delicious meal to see if it’s for you, no obligation to join, no follow up and no charge. Revd. Judith (01253) 702711 / 07913 876 327 judithkirkham@hotmail.com

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Sun 10th Feb Morning service at 10:30am: Preacher Rev Stephen Dunn. Evening service at 6:30pm: Leader Rev Alex Yesudas with Preacher Abi Alex. Singing by the Men at both services. All are welcome to any or all of the above events. Andrew Bell (01253) 790649

PILLING BAND 200 Club January Draw

February’s Special Events

1st Prize £50 No 133 Arthur Bennett

Men’s Weekend Sat 9th Feb A Musical Afternoon with the Ayrton Brothers starting at 3:00pm. This will be followed by a Pie and Peas meal. Admission £6 (Children £4). Tickets available from Fred Curwen (01253) 790391, Graham Curwen (01253) 790502, Andrew Bell (01253) 790649.

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WALKERS’ CORNER Fleetwood Walks

Sat 23rd Feb 2:00pm

Wed 6th Feb 10:30am

Please join us for an hour’s health walk along the promenade. Meet at the Marine Hall, Fleetwood FY7 6HF and afterwards at the Splash Pool Cafe for a drink and a natter.

We meet at the Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood FY7 7AN strolling round the park and the promenade returning for a cuppa. Sat 16th Feb 10:30pm This is a new walk which will start from Larkholme Parade, Fleetwood FY7 8NE. Join us for an hour’s stroll to look at the new sea defences and Fleetwood promenade enhancement.

WYRE COACHES FEBRUARY TRIPS Cleveleys or Fleetwood Asda - £3.00 Friday 1st 0915 - home by 1300 (1:00pm) Ormskirk Market - £9.00 Saturday 2nd 0930 - home by 1530 (3:30pm) Oswaldtwistle Mill (just under 3 hr stay) - £9.00 Wednesday 6th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm) Cleveleys or Fleetwood Asda - £3.00 Friday 8th 0915 - home by 1300 (1:00pm) Preston City Centre on Market Day - £7.00 Wednesday 13th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm) Cleveleys or Fleetwood Asda - £3.00 Friday 15th 0915 - home by 1300 (1:00pm) Kendal (3 hr stay) - £9.00 Saturday 16th 0930 - home by 1600 (4:00pm) Chorley Flat Iron Market - £9.00 Wednesday 19th 0930 - home by 1500 (3:00pm) Cleveleys or Fleetwood Asda - £3.00 Friday 22nd 0915 - home by 1300 (1:00pm) Bury Market (3 hr stay) - £9.50 Wednesday 23rd 0930 - home by 1600 (4:00pm) Lytham St Annes or Morrisons, Blackpool - £5.50 Wednesday 27th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm)

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Knott End Walks Wed 27th Feb 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 along country lanes. FY6 OEA. Cleveleys Walks Sat 9th Feb 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. Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

WOW WALKERS Wednesday Over Wyre Walkers Wednesday Over Wyre Walkers are a group of retired and semi retired walkers. Walks are arranged for all abilities. We car share and take turns leading walks. We travel to walks in Lancashire, Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales. Sue Davies (01253) 702866 / 07773 735 777 E-mail sue.siouxcountry@btinternet.com

HAMBLETON LITTER PICK We are holding the litter pick on Thurs 28th Feb at 10:30am, meeting at the Shovels Inn car park. Picks and bags provided, afterwards having a drink, food and a natter. Why not join us and help to keep Hambleton a place to be proud of? Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP St Oswald’s Church Hall Wed 13th Feb 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

SERENITY SPIRITUAL CENTRE Preesall Community & Youth Centre We meet every Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Door charge £4. Shirley Wakefiled 07716 144 075

GOLDEN BALL SOCIAL CLUB Prize Bingo Thurs 31st Jan 7:30pm Golden Ball Hotel, School Lane, Pilling Usual format. Doors open 7:00pm. Eyes down 7:30pm. Joan Weardon

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)

COFFEE MORNING Bankhouse Care Home Shard Road, Hambleton Every Friday Morning 10:30am – 12:00 noon. David Kershaw (01253) 806998

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MEN’S FELLOWSHIP Knott End & Preesall The Methodist Lecture Hall, Knott End Tues 12th Feb Our interesting talks continue with a talk by Dr Stephen Musgrave who will present a talk entitled ‘Into The Tempest’. Dr Musgrave was for some years a member of Fleetwood Lifeboat crew. Tues 26th Feb Mr Norman Harris of Newton, will be the speaker. He will present a colour presentation of his talk entitled ‘Norway Land of ....” This is an Open Night so ladies most welcome. As usual our talks will be held in the Methodist Lecture Hall in Knott End at 7:30pm. Men of all ages are invited to come along. You will be given a warm welcome by our friendly group. Barry Campbell

HOUGHTON WEAVERS The Houghton Weavers will be appearing at Cockerham Village Hall on Mon 18th Feb. Tickets cost £10 and are available from Katrina Bell (01253) 790649. The concert has been arranged by Pilling Memorial Hall Committee and any funds raised will go towards the New Community Hall in Pilling. Come along and enjoy this evening of folk music and fun! Andrew Bell (01253) 790649

BEER FEST (WITH GIN & COCKTAILS) Fri 1st Feb & Sat 2nd Feb 7:00pm - 12 midnight Cockerham Village Hall With beer, pies and live music, this event is raising money for the North West Children’s Support Group. You can support the charity by sponsoring a barrel of great ale. Tickets available from the The Manor Inn, at www.jumblebee.co.uk/cockerhambeerfest or via our website at www.nwcsg.co.uk Debbie McCann

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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY We had a great turnout at the first meeting of 2019 at which two new members were welcomed. It was straight to work as we quickly sketched our models Elaine and Rod, posed in varied costumes at ten minute intervals. This exercise encouraged us to look for contour outlines and disregard detail or even concentrate on just one of the models. I do believe we improved at each stage or if not at least had a laugh. Several paintings were sold at the St. Annes exhibition in December. We put the rest on display at our centre before collection. Our next exhibition is from Sat 9th Feb until Fri 22nd Feb at Poulton Library. Please have a look if you are in the area. A local resident has kindly donated some unwanted art materials which will be sold or

used at the club by our members. We asked our members for ideas when planning next year’s syllabus. We ensured there will be some new demonstrators with lots of ideas in different mediums, also time for practising. We have an oil painting workshop with Bob Goldsboro on Sat 2nd Feb. Please contact me if interested to check if last minute places are available. February Programme •

Tues 5th Feb Work Along with Susan Pugh. Bring in exhibition paintings.

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Tues 12th Feb Free week for practise.

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Tues 19th Feb Acrylics on black paper with Elaine Robinson.

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Tues 26th Feb Practise for Garstang Library.

We meet at St. Bernard’s Church Hall on Hackensall Road, Knott End-on-Sea every Tuesday 2:00 - 4:00pm. Guests are welcome for a taster at a small charge Sandra Langhorne (01253) 813739

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NATURAL PAIN RELIEF A warning light came on, on my car dashboard, last week. I immediately contacted my garage to book my car in for investigations. Unfortunately for me, on the drive to the garage more lights came on and my car suffered a major failure ending with me losing the ability to steer or break! Thank goodness I was doing a few miles an hour and was able to haul it onto the side of the road to await rescue.

warning light and carrying on regardless? That would be a road to catastrophe with your car. The same is true for your body.

I had to pay £102 to get my car picked up to take it the last 500 yards of the journey to the garage – perhaps the most expensive journey for such a short distance that I’ve ever had!

Before ever considering pain relief you should always ask one simple question: Why have I got this pain? Once you have established the ‘why’ you may then head down a suitable pathway to find an answer to your problem.

You may be wondering where I am going with this but it is pertinent to the problem of pain. Pain is the equivalent of a warning light in your car and should always be listened to. Would you ever consider ignoring the car

The habitual use of painkillers and anti inflammatories is effectively putting a sticking plaster over your warning lights so you can carry on regardless and may well eventually lead to the destruction of joints, damaged soft tissues, serious gut problems and even heart disease.

At this point you may then begin looking at whether pain relief is required or not. It is also worth noting that pain can also help wounds heal quicker.

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NATURAL PAIN RELIEF (cont) Fortunately the natural pain relievers are often gentler acting than modern pharmaceuticals so do not come with the same associated side effects. For traumas and sports injuries arnica creams are excellent. If it involves a bony injury then use comfrey oil – that is the only safe, effective way to help a cracked rib. We also know that Omega 3 EFAs are a really useful anti inflammatory and have other widespread benefits so a good quality fish or flax seed oil should be a staple part of everyone’s diet. Feverfew is an excellent herb for migraine type pain and for congestive headaches. One of the simplest things you can do is put your feet in a basin of hot water for a few minutes. I had a patient who would lose his eyesight when his headaches hit but he found the feet in hot water trick would stop

the headache in its tracks. Magnesium is also excellent for muscle pain and cramps – bathe in it, use an oil on your skin or take one of the many excellent supplements now available. One of the most potent new supplements now available is CBD oil. This can be taken under the tongue or if you get the newer water based versions this can be added to a drink. To ensure it is the highest quality and not an over priced rip off make sure it is made from a full spectrum plant extract – most on the market are not I’m afraid so you will not get the full potential of the miracle that is the cannabis plant. CBD can work within minutes and has many other useful qualitites too, however, it can take 8-12 weeks to get optimum results so do be patient.

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NATURAL PAIN RELIEF (cont)

MESSY CHURCH

Interestingly, if you are taking an opiate based pain killer from your doctor CBD will allow you to take a smaller dose to get the same effects and will also slow down your build up of tolerance to the drug meaning you will get good effects from your opiates on a lower dose for a lot longer.

Sat 16th Feb 4:00pm - 6:00pm Lighthouse Community Church

If your back ever ‘goes’ then rule number one is to carefully go down onto all fours, we are after all merely quadrupeds that decided to stand up, and gently move your hips from side to side for 5-10 minutes to allow the blood flow to keep moving and to remove the strain of gravity bearing down on the injury. This can often rapidly help the problem settle.

We hope you will be able to come and join us at our next Messy Church. This 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!

However, above all else – never ignore your pain!

Let us know if you are coming so that we can make sure we we’ve catered for you! Contact us on email: lighthousecommunityknottend@ gmaill.com or via our Facebook page: www. facebood.com/knottendpreesall/ or by texting 07512 922 983.

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KNOTT END RAILWAY Exciting News On Thurs 17th Jan we got the go-ahead off the landowner to start work on the Preesall end of the railway line. This is where the engine shed, museum and headquarters will be. However we will not be starting any track bed clearing until a few legal priorities are met. A small group of us will be seen measuring and planning in the meantime, Once again may we offer our gratitude to those who have supported us in our project . Ray Langford

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Other items included the communication of warnings and preparedness and reports from Local Flood Action Groups including those down stream of Garstang namely, Churchtown, Tarnacre and St Michaels all of whom have a keen interest in the behaviour of the River Wyre throughout the year.

From dark sky glamping and astrophotography to starry stories and a pop-up planetarium, Bowland’s first Dark Skies Festival has its gaze firmly upwards. The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been officially recognised as having some of the darkest skies in England - a fact being celebrated next month with a week of special events during half-term.

The Garstang FLAG would like to hear from anyone with an interest in keeping watch on the river, reporting significant changes and helping to communicate information to owners of vulnerable properties. If you can help please contact John Ibison (John. Ibison@wyre.gov.uk) or myself.

Hetty Byrne, Sustainable Tourism Officer for the AONB said, ‘Light pollution means that truly dark skies are becoming increasingly rare.

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can feast your eyes on everything from the Plough to the Milky Way!’ Running from Sat 16th Feb - Sun 24th Feb the themed week includes guided star gazing and astrophotography with local amateur astronomer, Robert Ince; the chance to book into one of Bentham Golf Club’s glamping pods or lodges and search the dark skies until the wee hours; wrap up warm and listen to nocturnal tales with storyteller, Sue Allonby and an invitation to step inside Yorkshire

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KNOTT END LIBRARY February Events

Dates For Our Regular Events

New Scrabble Group Mon 4th Feb 2:00pm – (perhaps) 3:30pm.

Over Wyre Family & Historical Society Mon 4th Feb 10:00am - 12:00pm. The Family History group will be meeting at the Library. New members welcome.

Thank you to all the responses including the donation of Scrabble boards to help us get this group of the ground. The group will meet on the first Monday of each month. All levels welcome. Refreshments provided.

Knott Knit End Natter Crochet and needlecraft every Monday 10:00am - 12:00pm.

Introduction to Mindfulness Mon 11th Feb 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Mindfulness is a very simple form of meditation, which can be practiced anywhere and at any time. It can improve your mood, happiness and general wellbeing.

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.

Lancashire Adult Learning will be providing this two-hour taster to give you the opportunity to find out more about mindfulness and decide if it can help you. The course is free, but booking is essential. Limited to 20 places. Refreshments will be provided.

Knit & Natter Every Tuesday 10:00am 12:00pm. Knit & Natter at the Library. Enough said! Refreshments available. Wyre Borough Council Surgeries Sat 9th Feb 10:00am – 11:00pm. A Preesall

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) Ward Councillor will be available to address any concerns you may have within our part of Wyre. Tues 12th Feb 4:00pm - 5:00pm. A Wyre Councillor will be available to address any concerns in the area. Young At Heart Social Wed 13th & 27th Feb - 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. I.T. Thursdays Every Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am. Free computer and mobile device help is here. Mr Greens Veg box green book 1_4 page.pdf 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. Would you like help with writing letters, CV’s or application forms? Our volunteer is available to help. Contact the Library to book a half-hour slot. Your session will be very informal and tailored to your needs. Please contact the Library for more details – visit us or ring 03001 236 703 and ask to be put through to Knott End Library. First Friday Reading Group Fri 1st Feb 2:00pm - 3:00pm. 1

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) 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 8th Feb 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!

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CARDIAC RISK in the YOUNG (CRY) whose story is all of these and more, and this year he intends to add a chapter for CRY. Step forward the charismatic Mr Michael Coleran – possibly better known around these parts as the chimney sweep, Bert, or as Worzel Gummidge! Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund Together with a very kind donation from Garstang Ukulele Group, the beautifully melodic voices of Choir 1 carolling in Booths could not have brought what has been an incredible year for Matt’s Fund to a more harmonious end, and with the heavenly scent of orange zest simmering away as I write (ready to make Paddington jam for our coffee morning in March), 2019 is looking to be pretty amazing too. The year begins with our most important event – the CRY Heart Screening on Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd Feb, at Garstang Community Academy. We look forward to welcoming the 200 young people aged 14 - 35 who have appointments, and hope that all goes well for them. If you have a place booked and aren’t able to attend please do let CRY/us know so that your place can be re-allocated. At the screening weekend we are also holding a clothing collection to help fund further screenings. If you have clean, wearable clothing, paired shoes, belts, handbags etc that you would like to donate please bring items along to the Academy over the weekend from 9:00am – 3:30pm each day. One of the loveliest aspects of our work is that we get to meet some remarkable people and hear their stories. Some of these are very poignant; some can be enlightening, humorous, intriguing or incredibly inspirational. Last year we were delighted to not only meet, but to welcome someone to the Team (along with his lovely wife Jo, who I have had the pleasure of knowing for some years now),

Mike is to cycle 900 miles solo, from the Isle of Wight to the Isle of Lewis setting off on April 1st (yes, he knows it’s April Fools day). He’s out and about now training so if you see him around give him a wave to spur him on. If you’d like to read more of his story, or maybe drop a donation his way, please go to: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ MichaelColeran/4 For further information please contact me or see our facebook page. Paula Hesondhalgh 07785 paulahez.ph@gmail.com

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE February Exhibition Members of the Northern Potters Association (West) are making a welcome return to the Arts Centre on Tues 12th Feb for their wallhung exhibition of ceramic art. N.P.A. aim to promote ceramics through a network of support, information and exposure across the region to people who work or have an interest in clay. The exhibition will run until Thurs 7th March. Sheila Tearle (01995) 603816 Craft And Collector’s Fair The first Craft and Collector’s Fair of this year starts on Sat 16th Feb and is open to the public from 10:30am until 3:30pm. We have a wide selection of stalls displaying a variety of items such as beautiful jewellrey to suit all pockets, photographs, hand-made

notebooks, wooden articles such as pens, door wedges and small toys, hand-made cushions, aprons and hand sewn craft items. We also have cards, collectables, small antiques and hand crafted pottery, as well as unique objects made from egg shells. Finally delicious homemade cakes. Light refreshments are served all day. Free entry. Poetry Appreciation Fri 22nd Feb from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. This month’s topic is ‘Transport’, led by Gary Walmsley. It is a huge topic covering trains, boats, planes, cars and bicycles, not to mention animals! It should be very entertaining. We look forward to hearing from you all. As usual guests are always welcome. Marie Whalley (01995) 603605 Garstang Floral Art Group The next meeting of The Floral Art Group to be held in the Arts Centre on Tues 19th Feb at 2:00pm is going to be something quite different. We are welcoming Brenda Brown from Great Eccleston who will lead members in a workshop to design greeting cards with a floral theme. Brenda is very experienced in many crafts and runs the Card Design Group also based at the Arts Centre. All materials will be provided so it is essential to book a place if you wish to take part in the workshop. Members and visitors are very welcome to come along and watch if they do not wish to take part. Light refreshments will be served after the workshop. June (01995) 602505 or Mary (01995) 605210 Garstang Ukulele Group On 23rd July 1936 an archeological dig on

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) what is now the Millennium Green uncovered a 17th century grave containing two adult skeletons, one male and one female, and a number of objects.

– which together with the recent discovery that Cromwell had included musicians in his purge of art, suggests these two may have died at the hands of a Roundhead iconoclast.

It was clear from the wounds to their skulls that these two young people had died violently and were then left to rot in the marshy edges of the River Wyre to decay and disappear.

Fortunately today you can play the ukulele in Garstang without fear of death, so long as you can play C6 and Am7. Come and join us at the Garstang Arts Centre each Sunday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

What was unclear in 1936 was the reason for their slaying although two possibilities were proffered at the time. Had they been set upon by a gang of thieves, killed and robbed? Or were they lovers who had fallen foul of their families and become victims of an honour killing? Recent re-examination of the objects found with them has suggested another possibility. Music archeologists have identified the remains of two 4-stringed instruments – machine heads and bridges made of bone

Bob Sapey www.garstangukulelegroup.co.uk Recorded Music Group David Greenwood opened 2019 with a wellchosen programme of ‘Absolute Beginners’, featuring youthful work by composers and by performers in classical and popular music. Our next meeting will be on Mon 4th Feb from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, when David Ralphs will present ‘Vienna, City of My Dreams’.

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) David’s February programmes have become something of a tradition and are always well attended. Visitors are always welcome. We ask members for £1, visitors £2. Complimentary refreshments are available at the interval.

6 weeks. There will be a charge of £1.50 to cover expenses. If you are interested but have missed the cut please give me a ring in case any spare places become available. Looking forward to seeing you all.

For more information, find us on the Arts Society web site, or phone Gordon Semple (01995) 602337 or myself or just come along!

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We meet on Tuesday evenings 7:30pm 9:30pm from September to May, in the Arts Centre. We offer a varied programme of old and new English country dances. Beginners welcome, no partner needed. This month’s dates are 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Feb.

Bridge Group This month the Arts Centre Bridge Group will meet on Mon 4th Feb at 7:00pm and Tues 5th, 12th & 26th Feb at 1:30pm. An Introduction To Bridge Thank you to all those people who have shown an interest in coming to our series of lessons. The 1st lesson will be on Mon 11th Feb at 7:30pm. The course will run for

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Alan & Joan Anderson (01524) 61483 Needlework Group We meet in the Arts Centre on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 12 noon. If

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you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, patchwork, applique or would like to learn, do come and join this friendly, helpful group. Just turn up or contact me.

Gwyneth Millard decided to write a biography. Her husband’s Aunty Eliza was her inspiration as she had a privately printed book entitled ‘Deliberate Writings’.

Ann Kelsall (01995) 606408 Woolcraft If you are interested in woolcrafts (knitting, 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. We work on individual and group projects, often raising money for charities. Everyone is welcome, experienced or beginner. We will support you! There will also be tea and biscuits! Kate Crook 07759 659 004 Judy Osborne (01995) 600996

Eliza’s father had a photographic studio in Wigan town centre where she worked for him. Into the studio came this young man by the name of Edward Henry Plantagenet McCoughlin, who qualified as a doctor after serving his apprenticeship from the age of 14. He was an avowed atheist and gave talks about his philosophy which Eliza eagerly attended. They fell in love and set up home in Southport. No wedding for her as Henry said ‘No man can make a woman his’, which was in accord with his atheist feelings but against what was, in the 1890’s, accepted social behaviour.

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HAMBLETON WI (cont) They were very modern and in fact bought bicycles to ride around Southport and chose Christmas day to preach atheism outside a church in Duke Street, which caused a commotion. Blows were struck and police called. They ended up in court and awarded £5 costs and 2/6d for assault. Many letters were written to newspapers. One quote ‘did not realise it was illegal for an unmarried woman to ride a bicycle’. Gwyneth researched Eliza thoroughly in London at the Records Office, contacting relations in New Zealand and Australia finding amazing facts, one of which was the memorial in the Royal College of Surgeons. But you will have to buy the book entitled ‘Eliza the Woman who Did’ to find out more. The vote of thanks was given by Ann Millwood. The competition ‘My favourite Aunty Photo’ was won by Pat Bick, 2nd Linda Musgrave and 3rd Linda Foy.

Diary Dates Mon 11th Feb – Monthly meeting 7:30pm URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane – Speaker Lucy Wray her topic ‘Thrifty Design’. Competition – a Valentines card made from recyclable materials. Tues 19th Feb – Games Evening, 7:30pm at Barton Village Hall. Play Beetle, Dominos or Rummikub. Wed 20th Feb – ‘Dry Bones’ by Rtd.DS Jen Williams at Withnell Royal Golf & Country Club. To include Lunch. Fri 22nd or Sat 23rd Feb – Zen Embroidery at the LFWI offices. Thurs 28th Feb - Luncheon Club. 12:30pm for 1:00pm at The Shovels Inn, Hambleton. For further information please contact Gaynor (01253) 702980 or email gaynor2386@hotmail.com Beryl Hartley

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Wed 27th Feb 7:30pm David and Julie Swift enjoy a self drive trip to explore and discover Spain and Portugal, with their ‘Castles, Cathedrals, Palaces and much more’. New members and visitors are most welcome. The facilities at our meetings 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

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CAT SMITH MP I know many of you travelling around Over Wyre throughout January and February will have had a miserable time due to the diversions in place as a result of roadworks. I’ve also been concerned about the lack of a bus service during school hours. I’ve been in touch with both Blackpool Transport, the operators of the 2C bus service and the Highways Authority at Lancashire County Council. If you’d like to see the response to my concerns please visit my website www.catsmith.co.uk If you are still having problems and would like to raise them with me then please contact me via cat.smith.mp@parliament.uk or call my office on (01253) 490440. At the time of writing there are Brexit votes

taking place in the House of Commons and huge uncertainty over the future direction of the country. Consequently, even though this issue is high on the agenda I can’t address it in more detail for fear everything will have changed again by the time you read this! Again, if you do have concerns or you wish your voice to be heard then do please get in touch. I’ve once again had a significant number of people who live on park home holiday sites contact me regarding their status and rights. I’m currently looking into this issue and will provide more information when I have it. If you live on any of the sites in Over Wyre and have concerns then do please contact my office on the above number. Every month on my website I feature one of the special charities that provide so much support to people across the constituency. In February I’m highlighting the incredible

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) work of Macmillan Cancer Support. As well as helping with the medical needs of people affected by cancer, Macmillan also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have, and campaigns for better cancer care.

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If you’d like to learn more, or find out more about what I’ve been doing, then do please have a look on my website.

I know many of you in Over Wyre will use Lancaster station as a gateway for travelling north and south. In the last few months I’ve been working hard to drive the argument for HS2 to stop at Lancaster.

I’ve been asked to warn constituents that there’s been an increase in the reporting of malicious calls, voicemails, text messages or emails to members of the public from callers saying they’re from HM Revenue and Customs. Fraudsters claim that as a result of nonpayment of tax or other duty, the victim is liable to prosecution or repossession of belongings to settle the balance - but that they can avoid this by arranging for payment to be made immediately by bank transfers or

Please remember to always question requests for your personal or financial information. Just because someone knows your basic details such as your name and contact details doesn’t mean they are genuine.

High Speed 2 is a high-speed railway which, when completed, will directly connect London, Birmingham, the East Midlands, Leeds and Manchester. Scheduled to open in phases between 2026 and 2033, high-speed trains will travel up to 400 km/h on 330 miles of track. Importantly the service will allow for more capacity meaning the days of overcrowding and standing-room-only should become confined

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) to the history books. I’m grateful to Lancaster University for hosting the inaugural meeting of local stakeholders who joined me recently to agree our case for Lancaster’s connection to the HS2 network. Those who attended came from the Chamber of Commerce, Business, Lancaster BID, the Fire and Rescue Service, EDF Energy, Morecambe BID, Lancashire County Council, Digital Lancashire, Lancaster City Council, Lancaster Vision, University of Cumbria and the Port of Heysham. We will continue to work together to spell out the compelling case for HS2 to stop at Lancaster. At present I am in discussions with the Department for Transport, Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport and Dave Colbert, a specialist advisor in Transport Planning at Lancashire County Council. I’ve also met with Transport for the North, the body that brings together

the North’s 20 local transport authorities, business leaders, Network Rail, Highways England, and HS2 Ltd. They work with Central Government to enable the North to speak with one voice on the transport infrastructure investment needed to drive transformational growth and rebalance the UK economy. I will be meeting with the HS2 Minister Nusrat Ghani in the near future to push our case. I’ll update you on our progress again shortly. On the subject of trains there’s been a 16 per cent rise in rail passenger complaints. Across the country rail services are in meltdown. Punctuality has nosedived as fares have soared at more than twice the rate of wages since 2010 so it is no surprise that passenger complaints have rocketed. Passengers are fed up of overpaying to travel on overcrowded and unreliable services. It’s

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NO GAS STORAGE Most of you will be aware that after a quiet six months (publicly at least) from May 2018, both Halite Energy Group Ltd and Anglesey LNG Ltd were taken over by Cheshire Energy, the NPL group at the end of the year. This process is ongoing with recent changes to the board of directors and micro-accounts having been submitted for both companies up to December 2017. Previous board members have resigned and

Mr Robert McFarlane and Mr Simon Towers from NPL have joined current Chief Executive Keith Budinger on the Halite board. Many will know of the NPL group in Wyre due to their stewardship of some of the legacy brine wells and their investments in Thornton at the Hillhouse International site. The NPL group has an interest in gas storage and energy projects as they already own King Street Energy - a fully consented gas storage project that is on hold due to the HS2 route blocking that going forward for now. They also have an interest in the permissions and synergies for connecting to the national gas transmission infrastructure at Nateby because of plans for the gas-powered power station in Thornton. Presumably there is also a general interest because of their work of reclaiming contaminated land for other purposes. The

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NO GAS STORAGE (cont) power station and gas storage are not directly linked though. Both will feed into the national grid separately. Halite Energy has since attended a community meeting at Knott End Golf Club in December 2018 as well as organising a meeting themselves of the official Community Liaison Panel in Fleetwood. At both meetings Mr Budinger presented a capability statement on the new owners, a fact sheet on the project and at the Community Liaison Panel there was more information on the timeline. All documents are available on our website www.nogasstorage.co.uk under the section Our Campaign / Meetings and Events and as posts on our Facebook page. Phase 1 of the project is the haul road from the A588 Hall Gate Lane. This is now planned to start in summer/autumn 2019 and will take approximately four months.

Local experts also have concerns about the amount of water available to make the caverns to be taken from Fleetwood Docks, the depth of the water that the brine outfall will run into at Rossall, and believe that the brine will be trapped along the Fleetwood coastline due to other pipes already in place and the tidal patterns. Monitoring plans for the brine discharge have still to be submitted to and then passed by the Marine Monitoring Group. These will be vital and it is extremely important that monitoring is continuous, live and publicly available. If the discharge breaches the levels of salinity set in the Development Consent Order the discharge would be stopped until the Environment Agency has assessed what happened and that it can start again. Community monitoring will also be important and we will provide more information in the coming months, including the access road,

Most of the requirements have been passed for this already by Wyre Council with a few outstanding issues on dust management, drainage and street layout at time of writing. Five caverns have also been identified for the first phase of construction where Halite assess there is the deepest salt. Halite anticipate they will be ready with the first gas on-line by December 2022. A map of where these first caverns will be is available on our website and Facebook page or you can contact Halite Energy from their website for more information. The Development Consent Order is extremely complex, however, and there are still several serious issues for Halite to overcome, not least linked to the brine outfall pipe. Noise level limits in the Development Consent Order relating to drilling under the River Wyre will be difficult not to breach. Laying the pipeline itself will be very difficult as we have witnessed at Anchorsholme.

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We’ll try and write more regularly in Focus. There will also be updates by email, on our website and our Facebook page: No Gas Storage. Claire Rimmer (Quaid). nogasstoragepreesall@gmail.com

RNLI Volunteers Needed at Fleetwood RNLI Fleetwood RNLI are calling on local people, who wish to volunteer with the lifesaving charity, to come forward now. Shore Crew at Fleetwood lifeboat station are now progressing onto lifeboat training and Lifeboat Operations Manager, Captain David Eccles, needs several replacements. He said, ‘Our Shore Crew are now training on our lifeboats so, we’re looking for local people to join us, initially as Shore Crew, before hopefully, progressing as they are now, onto the lifeboats. We want to have new crew members in place by the end of February, so we can actively train over the Summer.’ Volunteers need to be fit and be able to show commitment to both their extensive training and their colleagues. Being called out to help launch the lifeboats in the middle of the night, is also a distinct possibility! ‘The sea is very unpredictable, the weather unforgiving at times, but there’s no feeling like it, when you come back off a call-out, knowing you’ve helped save somebody’s life.’ said Coxswain Tony Cowell. ‘This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great team, who really do make a difference’. People interested in volunteering for the RNLI at Fleetwood and want to find out more about the role, should call at the Lifeboat Station at 7:15pm on Tuesday evenings for a chat with the Lifeboat Operations Manager. Ken Harcombe

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Over Wyre Branch In last month’s issue I informed you that the Poppy Appeal total for our District was a magnificent £8308.83p. Well that amount earned us a Lancashire RBL County certificate for 3rd Joan Bailey 07528 173891 place for those Poppy Appeal Districts with the www.ladybirdcomputing.co.uk highest increase in Poppy Appeal collections info@ladybirdcomputing.co.uk over the past three years for Districts whose Located in Pilling covering the Over Wyre area collections are under £15,000. The certificate was collected at the RBL Lancashire County Conference in Darwen on Sat 12th Jan and it was with great pride that our Branch Chairman – Jackie Burn – collected the certificate on the Branch’s behalf. This is the first time that the Over Wyre Poppy Appeal District has won a certificate and whilst it is awarded to the PA District, in reality, the honour and praise belongs to all those in our area who donated. At the same County Conference both the Branch Chairman and the Branch Secretary – Jackie and Bill Burn – were awarded Lancashire County Certificates of Appreciation for their work and dedication to the Royal British Legion in both the Lancashire County and Nationally. Planning is now underway looking into when and which of the various villages etc within a 10 mile radius will be holding galas or fetes in 2019 so that we can apply for a pitch where we can spread the word of the Royal British Legion and what it does to ease the hardship plight of those who have or are serving in the Armed Forces and their families. We are also planning to send a delegate to the Royal British Legion National Conference in May to be held in Bournemouth.

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (cont) Although it is some time away the Branch will, again, be working with the Preesall Town Council etc in the arrangements for 2019 Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service – Sun 10th Nov - as well as the commemoration Experienced Counsellor offering support with: of the signing of the 11-11-11 Armistice that Depression, Stress or Anxiety ended the 1st World War – that will be held at Bereavement 11 o’clock on Mon 11th Nov at Bank Corner, Couples Counselling Knott End. The next meeting of the Over Wyre Royal British Legion Branch will be on Thurs 14th Feb at 2:30pm in the Preesall Youth and Community Centre. A cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit will be available so hope to see some of you there. We know there are ex-Servicemen and women in our community as we saw them wearing their berets and medals at the 2018 Remembrance Service and Parade as well as some who are still serving. It is an organisation for you and your families and if you want the Legion to carry on caring in the future – as it has done in the past – then your support is needed. Once again thank you all for donating to the Poppy Appeal. Bill Burn 07715 784 128

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HAMBLETON URC The United Reformed Church We do hope the winter weather is not causing you too much discomfort. Do not worry for spring is just around the corner. Also, we would like to wish you all a very happy and special Valentines time. We are aware that for some it is a time when you can feel lonely or not involved, so as part of our Outreach we wish you to know that we are here for you. If you have you a relative or friend who may happen to be ill in hospital or at home and they

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A special home for special people Sea Bank House is a residential home for elderly people who are unable to live independently in their own homes. Or philosophy of care is based on the belief that it is the right of any resident in the home to be respected as an individual, and that everyone has the right to be allowed to live as full and active a life as both their mental and physical condition allows. We endeavour to provide an environment which is not only comfortable and homely, but gives the warmth and understanding normally associated with family care but supported by specialist equipment and well trained care staďŹ&#x20AC;. Needs are met maintaining personal dignity, privacy and encouraging independence where possible. Activities, passive and active are encouraged throughout the day by trained care staďŹ&#x20AC; under the guidance of the Home Manager. Each care plan takes into consideration the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs, in order to create a care plan that is relevant to individuals. Recognising, nurturing and encouraging the residents remaining skills and ability to communicate is or paramount importance to the quality of care given at Sea Bank House.

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HAMBLETON URC (cont) may wish someone to visit them, then please let us know. We will endeavour to try and arrange someone to pop in and have a chat with them (at visiting hours). This is open to all members of our community, even non-church goers. Again, if you are not an attendee at church, yet would like us to say a prayer, for either yourself or someone you know, then please do not hesitate to contact us. This can be done by dropping a note through the letterbox or emailing hambletonurc@gmail. com We will more than happy to include it in our services. Feel you want some company and a chat? Then come and join us for a brew and chat at our weekly coffee morning held every Wednesday from10:30am till 12 noon. Finally, why not join us for this month’s Soup & Cake luncheon which will be held on Sat 9th Feb from 12 noon till 1:00pm. The cost is just £3, such a bargain! Services are held every Sunday at 10:00am and all are welcome. Chris Lamb (01253) 811252

HAMBLETON FUN RUN 2019 The annual Charity Fun Run/Walk and family day will be held on Sun 26th May. The Fun Run starts at 10:50am followed by the Walk at 11:00am. Entry and Sponsor forms will be available from March. If any charity, organisation or individual would like to request a donation or if someone would like to nominate anyone from the event please write or drop letter in to the Fun Run Committee at the Shovels Inn, Green Meadow Lane, Hambleton, Poulton-LeFylde, Lancashire FY6 9AL. Let’s hope we have a bumper day and great weather for the big 35th Annual event. Dave ‘ Aka’ Evil Tripp Chairman Charity Fun Run Committee

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS Donations A decision was made to pledge a sum of £250 to Garstang in Bloom in support of their springtime project to build a memorial garden as a tribute to Nora Hoyles in recognition of the substantial contribution she made to our local community. It was also agreed to give £200 towards the expansion of the very successful Duke of Edinburgh’s programme organised through Garstang Academy to purchase equipment such as portable cooking stoves and rucksacks to allow even more students to participate in these worthwhile enrichment activities. The Lions Club will soon be making another delivery to Fylde Women’s Aid. They have

a continued need for new clothing items (babies, small children or ladies), new toys, new cosmetics 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. Events and Activities Our first event in 2019 was to assist with car parking at the 10k Road Race and the Family Fun Run held on Sun 13th Jan at Garstang Academy. This was very popular with an even greater number of runners than last year. Other events on the horizon in the next few months include our annual Easter Egg Draws in various local venues and a Race Night to support chosen local charities. If you want to join us then further information is on the web site at www.garstanglions. co.uk You can speak to any member about what we do or just come along to our meeting

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The next park working group will be on Sat 9th Feb 9:30am until 11:30am. All ages and abilities welcome. If you are new to the group please contact Yvonne the Clerk 07703 773 785 or via email hambletonpc@yahoo.co.uk for details or just come along on the day. Thank you everyone for your support so far. Parish Council Next Meeting Tues 5th Feb 7:30pm at Hambleton Village Hall, Church Lane. All welcome. Yvonne Walton - 07703 773 785 Clerk to Hambleton Parish Council

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Sasha is an energetic, friendly and excitable lady who loves to be the centre of attention. She is a strong but well-mannered girl on her gencon lead and enjoys going out on walks. Although she will happily walk with familiar dogs she prefers the company of people therefore would be much better suited to a single dog household where she can have all the love she deserves. An owner with previous experience of large breeds is essential. Whilst Sasha is affectionate she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t suited to a home with young children due to her large size and boisterous nature. She has so much potential and deserves a second chance in a new forever home.

Garfy is a super handsome and friendly senior catizen. On arrival, Garfy was extremely poorly and needed emergency life saving surgery which was a success (this can be discussed with staff in further detail). He is fighting fit again and eager to find a loving retirement home to call his own where he can relax and enjoy a peaceful life. He is a smashing lad with a mighty loud purr and meow who enjoys company, is always happy to make friends with you and loves nothing more than his food and a good fuss. Garfy loves being brushed which is great as he is semi-long haired so will need regular grooming to prevent his coat from getting matted.

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RSPCA (cont) This affectionate fella will make a brilliant pet for someone but may take a few days to find his bearings. Due to his age, we think Garfy is better suited to a quiet stress free household without children and he may be suitable to live with a calm cat.

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NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC Our meetings are held on Tuesday evenings from September to April at the United Reformed Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys at 7:0pm. February Meetings Tues 5th Feb: Guest Speaker, Jane Lines MPAGB, BPE5*, LRPS who, with less than 10 years photography experience, has risen to the top of her chosen hobby. Jane is a most inspirational presenter. Tues 12th Feb: Results night for our 2nd print competition of the season where an independent judge gives their verdict on members’ work. Tues 19th Feb: Members’ Night. Offering help and guidance to members – particularly those with limited experience. Tues 26th Feb: Results Night for our 2nd Projected Image competition with guest judge Phil Hodson DPAGB, EFIAP, BPE1*. New members, of any level, are always welcome. For further details please see www.northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact Neil Pascoe (01253) 734243. Paul Twambley

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Saturday Morning Football Club SMFC is your way into Junior League football with Wyre Juniors. We work with local team AFC Fylde to provide fun coaching sessions for 4, 5 and 6 year olds. Subs are £3 a week. We will be looking at setting up next year’s Under 7s over the following months so if you are interested in coaching please also get in touch as new managers are always needed.

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WYRE JUNIORS FOOTBALL (cont) we go inside the sports hall. For more information contact Steve Creer 07751 287 238 or (01253) 812392. Angela Lawson

FLEETWOOD FLYERS Football closed for Christmas much to the disappointment of the hardy walkers. The sessions started back in Jan with over thirty players turning up. Many were admitting to weight gain over the festive period. We dispensed with the faster game and had four teams of eight very slowly walking off the surplus weight. Everyone enjoyed the slow introduction and we had a really good session. We are waiting for the start of the new winter Manchester Football League which starts this month. We are interested in having new members join us for any of our sessions. We have three, plus a Ladies Only session for the Over Thirties on Tuesday evening between 7:00pm - 8:00pm.

We also recognised the work done by members to secure funding for the New Community Hall. We are moving ever closer to building a new facility for the residents of Pilling. Councillor Matthew Salter presented the award for Lancashire Community Project of the Year 2018. This award recognises the hard work and dedication of all the volunteers who give up their time to develop and maintain the facilities.

THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS Ticket are still available for the Houghton Weavers Concert which takes place on Mon 18th Feb 8:00pm at Cockerham Village Hall. This is always a great night of fun and entertainment so why not come along and judge for yourself! Tickets cost ÂŁ10. Katrina Bell (01253) 790649

Our main session, open to all on the open pitches at Poolfoot Farm Sports Academy, is on Wednesdays 12:30pm - 2:00pm. Our Monday session, 7:00pm - 8:00pm is by booking through our website. Our Friday session is also restricted to fourteen but is on a first come basis. www.fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk www.@fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk George Greenall (01253) 825206

PILLING NEW COMMUNITY HALL The Committee of Pilling 20-20 has held a very successful volunteer celebration evening to thank everyone for their hard work and efforts over the past year in maintaining the community field. The playground, trim trail and football pitches are well used and appreciated.

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2019 flies by, January gone and we are into February already, spring around the corner and always a great time for photography as the plants and animals awake from the winter. Our meeting on Wed 6th Feb is a talk from Alan and Julie Walker ‘Costa Rica and Beyond’. Both are well-travelled and excellent photographers with many photographic accreditations to their names. They have visited the club before and are very informative, always willing to share information about where and how photographs have been taken. On this talk, they are pursuing nature images on a journey from Costa Rica, visiting Kenya, looking for bears in a snowy Finland and also visiting the Cairngorms in the snow - along with many other UK adventures on the way. If anyone would like to come along as a visitor they would be most welcome. Visitor’s fee is £4 including light refreshments. Wed 13th Feb is our annual Portrait Competition, Digital images, Mono Prints and Colour Prints. Well known photographic judge Nick Hilton will comment on members’ entries and award places to the winners. Wed 20th Feb will be a Workshop ‘Flowers, Foliage, Trunks, Roots and Branches’ Anything from big trees to tiny flowers. We will also be looking at the images chosen for the ‘Battle with Holme’ which takes place in March. Looking forward to March, the month starts

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont) with our ‘Annual Competition’ when anything goes and entries are our usual mix of Mono Prints, Colour Prints and Digital Images. With a Workshop on Wed 13th March, our Battle with Holme Camera Club and a talk on Wed 20th March ‘Improving your Photography’ with professional photographer Martyn Mackie, March promises to be another busy and interesting month for the club. Visitors are always welcome. For more details visit our website at www. garstangcameraclub.co.uk or Email info@ garstangcameraclub.co.uk Peter Knight 07807 084 899

TINNITUS SUPPORT GROUP Mon 4th Feb 7:30 pm – 8:30pm Garstang Library To coincide with Tinnitus Awareness Week, Mon 4th Feb – Sun 10th Feb, and in conjunction with the British Tinnitus Association (of which we are now a recognised Branch) Garstang Support Group will reconvene after the Christmas break at our new meeting place in Garstang Library. We will explore the wider impact tinnitus has on the individual sufferer. There is a lot more information about what the British Tinnitus Association (www. tinnitus.org.uk) have planned to highlight the problem during that week. In particular on Tues 5th Feb they will be operating their help line on 08000 180 527 overnight for anyone who is struggling to sleep. To summarise a recent enquiry ‘I am open to anything to deport the illegal immigrants who have parked in my ears with their unremitting orchestra and where they have been tuning their instruments for the past five years’. If you recognise yourself in this description please do come along. Do not suffer in silence! Gail Williams

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BEN WALLACE MP Well here we are well and truly forging into 2019. As you will no doubt have seen things are moving quickly in Westminster and it remains an extremely busy period and important time for the country and its future. During this time of national importance it is vital that as your local MP I continue to carry out my duties within the constituency and I have been doing just that. I would like to thank the many residents I have spoken to for sharing their views with me as I travel around. Highway issues are always well represented in my mailbag and I am pleased to see more resurfacing and major patching being carried out in many areas including the A588 from Hambleton to Stalmine. Although

road works can cause inconvenience, the works are necessary as preparation for the significant investment (from the Safer Roads Fund) in the whole length of the road later this year. While on a recent constituency day I visited the Royal Preston Hospital where I was interviewed by the Hospital Radio Station. I also visited Blackpool Victoria Hospital just before Christmas and being in the hospitals during the winter months before and after Christmas reminded me of the outstanding job our doctors, nurses, hospital staff and all emergency services do on our behalf. Across the constituency, and the county, the roll out of superfast broadband stalled for several months last year as Openreach had sought to increase its charges. Lancashire was not the only county affected and as a consequence Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK), part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, took over the negotiations with Openreach. I am pleased to report that BDUK reached an agreement with Openreach at the end of last year and as a result Lancashire County Council can resume its roll out, although with some delay. You can learn more about the County’s superfast broadband project here: www.lancashire.gov.uk/council/ strategies-policies-plans/corporate/ superfast-broadband/ In last month’s article I mentioned how unpredictable the weather is and how real the risk of flooding is in many areas. With this in mind I am meeting Keith Ashcroft in the next couple of days. Mr Ashcroft is the Environment Agency’s Area Director for Cumbria and Lancashire. It is vital that I keep up to date with what the Agency is doing and that I hammer home to him the

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views of constituents. I also hope he will set out the Agency’s priorities for our constituency over the next few years, so that I can lobby Ministers for the necessary funding. I have also mentioned before the great work local Flood Action Groups do and the importance of their presence at Wyre’s Flood Forum meetings. The Flood Forums are a great opportunity for the local groups to get answers from all agencies and local elected representatives. For some years now I have facilitated a visit to Parliament by the Principals of Sixth Form Colleges throughout Lancashire. The visit consists of meetings with Ministers and various officials and gives the Principals an opportunity to highlight the challenges they are facing. The visits are always culminated with a dinner. I am very proud of the Sixth Form Colleges which serve the constituency and I believe collectively they offer a wide range of subjects and a high standard of education. I continue to meet residents at my advice surgeries covering a wide range of issues. Please remember if you would like to attend one the most effective way to contact me is by e-mail, with a brief description of the issues you wish to raise and your contact details. It is worth bearing in mind that I can often offer assistance without the need for a meeting. If I can be of any assistance to you please ring my Office at the House of Commons on 0207 219 5804 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

Wow, how is it the Spring Term already? Not only do we have so many exciting things to tell you from December, but we also have some amazing things coming up over the next month. I am proud to say that our Non-uniform Day, which took place in the last week of term, raised £720 for our house charities: Happy House, Cancer Research, Shelter and Trinity Hospice. Thank you to all those who contributed. We aspire to help others as well and as often as we can here at Saint Aidan’s. Whilst on the topic of selflessness, Jack Ratcliffe in Year 7 saved up all his pocket

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ST AIDAN’S NEWS (cont) money and spent it on teddies for the children at Brian House and Trinity Hospice to ensure they would have presents this Christmas. This really does represent the ‘giving is better than receiving’ message so fantastically and we are so proud. Additionally, we had the opportunity to further enhance our ever-growing relationship with the local community in December, with our yearly Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party. This is an event we are proud to host and as many Year 7 pupils assist with this event, it really does allow us to see some of our younger pupils shine and show off some exceptional personal qualities we may not always have the chance to see in the classroom. Our guests were kept well fed and watered by our Year 7 hosts and entertainment was even provided in the form of performances,

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ST AIDAN’S NEWS (cont) Our pupils and staff alike are really looking forward to this, and I cannot wait to tell you all about it. Hopefully our GCSE French pupils will also be showing off their fantastic French skills! As we are such a busy school, I am sure I will have so many exciting tales to tell you in my next report. Until then, keep an eye on our Twitter page @SaintAidansCEHS for any updates.

At our next meeting Pat Ascroft will be with us talking about Steam Ships and the competition is ‘Favourite place in the World’. Come along and join us. Everyone welcome Anne Bewes (01253) 811712

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PILLING LANE WI Wed 6th Feb 7:30pm St Oswalds Parish Hall Our first speaker of the year was local Don Stringfellow who showed us some interesting photographs of the locality over the years with amusing anecdotes. It was a happy way to start the New Year.

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SOROPTIMISTS Women inspiring action, transforming lives Northwest Soroptimists Week of Action The week commencing Mon 14th Jan saw the first Week of Action by Soroptimists in the North West – a week in which we tried to highlight the work being done throughout the region on a common theme of Mental Health. We’ve started off small this year, but it’s amazing how much happens quietly – and in the case of the Grange-over-Sands and Pendleside clubs who run ‘Singing for Memory’ groups then not so quietly! In Garstang, we had a speaker covering the topic of Mindfulness. We are always keen to help others but what about us? Shouldn’t we

look after our own mental health? How does anyone cope looking after someone else if they are not well themselves? Building on that we will also be tackling our own physical well-being in February with an exercise class. There are many reasons why physical activity is good for your body – having a healthy heart and improving your joints and bones are just two, but did you know that physical activity is also beneficial for your mental health and wellbeing? And in a few months we will also be hearing a speaker from MIND talking about building a Happier Lancashire – more on the topic later. Foodbank Donations At least twice a year, we make a collection of food/cleaning/personal hygiene products to donate to our nearest foodbank. It’s an unfortunate sign of the times we live in that there are families that cannot afford to feed

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) themselves and they therefore have to rely on the kindness of strangers. We do our collections in January/February ,as there is always a lull after the Christmas festivities, and again in July as children break up for their school holidays and parents lose the benefit of school meals to keep their little ones fed. 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 Thurs, Fri and Sat 10:00am to 2:00pm. Or ring us to arrange collection. New Year – New You? It’s a new year but should we continue to make the same small predictable resolutions to our own lives or is it time to resolve to make the big change and join an organisation that resolves to make living better for everyone?

R – Remember E – Every S – Soroptimist O – Opens L – Lives V – Via E – Empowerment Why not come and join this boundless network? It could be the best thing you’ve ever done! We meet twice a month at the Garstang Hotel and Golf Club, at 7:00pm on the second and fourth Wednesday (excluding Aug and Dec. Ladies from the Over Wyre and Garstang district are always very welcome. Please ring to arrange to be met, or just come and introduce yourself. www.sigarstang.org.uk www.facebook.com/SoroptimistsGarstang www.twitter.com/GarstangSoropt Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604

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OVER WYRE MEDICAL CENTRE Message from the Practice Manager

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Home Visit Guidance

If you cannot come to the surgery and need the doctor to visit, please telephone (01253) 951165 before 10:30am. Our guidelines are in accordance with the national and local recommendations and are produced below.

Most patients who need to consult a GP will be seen at the surgery but we continue to make a limited number of home visits when this is appropriate. •

You may only request a home visit if you are a truly bed-bound patient or are too ill to visit the practice.

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Your GP will only visit you at home if they think that your medical condition requires it and will also decide how urgently a visit is needed.

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Please bear this in mind and be prepared to provide suitable details to enable the doctor to schedule house calls.

Please remember! Home visits are very time consuming and the doctor can see at least five patients in the surgery in the time it takes

GP Visit Recommended - GP home visiting can make good sense and is the best way of giving a medical opinion in cases involving the terminally ill or the truly bed-bound patient for whom travel to premises by car would cause a deterioration in their medical condition. GP Visit is Not Usual - In most of the following cases, a visit would not be appropriate: Common symptoms of childhood illnesses: fevers, cold, cough, earache, headache, diarrhoea/vomiting, and most cases of abdominal pain. These patients are usually well enough to travel by car. It is not harmful to take a child with a fever outside. These children may not be fit to travel by bus or to walk; but car transport is available from friends, relatives or taxi firms. It is not a doctor’s responsibility to arrange such transport. Adults with common problems: such as cough, sore throat, influenza, back pain and abdominal pain, are also readily transportable by car to a doctor’s premises. Common problems in the elderly: such as poor mobility, joint pain and general malaise, would also be treated by consultation at the doctor’s premises. The exception to this would be the truly bed-bound patient. Community Transport Options Wyre Community Transport is a door to door transport service available to Lancashire residents who find it difficult to use public transport normally because of restricted mobility. Fares are payable to the driver and are kept as low as possible.

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Medical Centre will close at 12:30pm on Wed 13th Feb for mandatory staff training.

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Dispensary Could you be eligible to have your medication dispensed at the Medical Centre? The answer is yes if you live over a mile away from a chemist shop. At the dispensary we offer a fast two day turn around, a free home delivery service and we have an outstanding CQC report. You can order your prescription 24hrs online or by dropping your repeat prescription into the surgery then leave it with us for two working days and it will be ready for collection or delivery. Our catchment area includes Stalmine, Out Rawcliffe, Pilling, Cockerham and some areas of Preesall. If you would like to find out if you are eligible to use our fantastic service then please ask one of the dispensary team.

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INNER WHEEL The Inner Wheel Club of Garstang and Over Wyre Charity Quiz will be held in the United Reformed Church Hall on Sat 16th Feb starting promptly at 7:00pm. Teams of no more than six. Price £8.50 to include hot pot, apple pie or trifle. Bring your own choice of drink. Glasses are provided. Our main charity is the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Further details and tickets from Mary Mason. Christine Holland (01995) 603447

FYI Directory The FYI Directory is a free-to-use online comprehensive source of information covering a wide range of local health and council services, community clubs, social groups, childcare providers, wellbeing activities and events. The user can choose to search in Fylde and Wyre or Blackpool areas. The directory will help people find information on, for example, a group they could join in order to meet people who share their interests. In this way, it can be a powerful tool in helping to combat loneliness - www.fyidirectory.co.uk or 0800 0922 332. Residents who do not have a computer can phone with their query and will be given information there and then - and can opt to receive that information by post. All patients are advised that Over Wyre

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PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL NEWS Budget 2019/20 In January every year the Town Council has to agree its budget for the following year and set the precept. The precept is the total amount the Council will receive through the council tax. This year, the Town Council has set the precept at £97,560, which equates to an increase of £6.90 per year for a Band D property. It includes money for projects such as CCTV, a tourist attraction in Barton Square, Christmas lights and Council obligations such as the national pay award for staff and the elections in May. Councillor’s Farewell A vacancy has arisen after the resignation of Cllr Derek Hudson, who stepped down at the end of December having served as a Councillor since 2013. This role will be held vacant until the council

elections on Thurs 2nd May, when all seats go up for contest, as per local democracy rules. The Council wishes to place on record its grateful recognition of Cllr Hudson’s commitment to public service and his many achievements over the years. Surgery Advice Residents of Preesall and Knott End are reminded that they can raise matters relating to the Town Council in person at informal drop-in sessions run by councillors and the clerk at the Library in Knott End. A Preesall Town Councillor will be available on Sat 2 Feb from 10:00am until 12 noon and a Wyre councillor will be available on Tues 12th Feb from 10:00am until 11:00am. Details of when these surgeries are held are available at the Library, in the Library section elsewhere in this magazine and on the Council’s website calendar. Next Meeting Mon 11th Feb 7:00pm at the Youth and Community Centre on Lancaster Road. This is a public meeting and residents are welcome. For further information contact the Clerk, Alison May, by email at preesalltowncouncil@ gmail.com, by phone on 07739 868 212 or via the contact function on the website: clerk@preesalltowncouncil.org Councillor Contact Details Cllr Rodney Black (Tourism, G&KE Light Railway) 01253 811114. Cllr Bill Burn 07715 784 128 Cllr Robert Drobny (G&KE Light Railway) 07733 384 157. Cllr Pat Greenhough (Health) 01253 811733. Cllr Rosina Lawson 01253 810841. Cllr Gordon McCann (Lancashire Association of Local Councils and Planning Ambassador)

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PREESALL TOWN NEWS (cont) 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 Association) 01253 810156. Cllr Lynda Woodhouse (Tourism, Co-op, G&KE Light Railway) 07938 392 082. Alison May 07739 868 212 Clerk to Preesall Town Council preesalltowncouncil@gmail.com

GALLOWAYS SOCIAL CLUB We meet again on Wed 6th Feb and look forward to hearing Janet Nelson talk to us about England in Victorian days. On Wed 20th Feb we welcome once again our friends from the Garstang Ukulele Group Band. We are a small mixed group of people who meet on alternate Wednesday afternoons at St Helen’s Church Hall, Churchtown, 2:00pm - 4:00pm. We welcome anyone who happens to be suffering from eye problems and you can often speak to other members for advice over a cup of tea and biscuits. Most weeks we have speakers or entertainers, so if you would like to come and join us we can possibly arrange free transport for those who reside in the Garstang or Churchtown areas. Just contact me on the number below. Lorna Musgrave (01995) 471319

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STALMINE PARISH NEWS Handrail off Smithy Lane Councillors would like to assure residents that the work to install the handrail will be done. Quotations have been received, some of which are prohibitively expensive, so the Council is liaising with other suppliers to ensure that a quality rail at a sensible price is sourced. Village Footpaths As part of the ongoing work to improve the woodland and ensure access for all, the Parish Council is looking to work more closely with Lancashire County Council and Wyre Council as part of the initiative to improve walking facilities in the area. These Councils are already approaching landowners regarding the upgrade of stiles to gates and are promoting health walks. Stalmine Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planned woodland signage will contribute to this. Tree Charter At the January meeting the Council resolved to become a charter branch and sign the tree charter. In doing this it is joining over 240 Councils to promote the ten principles to life (details are available on the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website) and is looking to protect trees and woodland within the neighbourhood for future generations. Date and Time of Next Meeting Tues 12th Feb 7:00pm in the Village Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 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;

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STALMINE PARISH NEWS (cont) 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

SSRA Stalmine with Staynall Residents’ Assoc Our next two meetings are on Wed 6th Feb and Wed 6th March 7:00pm at the Seven Stars. Our SSRA Open Evening (with free hotpot supper) will take place at the Seven Stars on Thurs 21st March, 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Seven Stars. 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 find out what we do and raise ideas, suggestions or concerns about matters for Stalmine with Staynall. As we need to know how many will come along in order to provide hotpot for all, we ask that you let us know if you are attending as soon as possible. Please text Pauline or Ann or phone Peter leaving your name, contact number and numbers in your party. Please note that the evening is for adults of voting age but children may be allowed to join us, number permitting. Alternatively, you can post your information at Old Post Office House (yellow door next to McColl’s shop). For further information on any SSRA details

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SSRA (cont) 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.

FORTON URC Sat 2nd Feb 10:00am - 3:00pm Visit the pop-up cafe at Robinson’s Seeds and Plants Nursery, PR3 OBL (Home of the Mammoth Onion). Enjoy Refreshments at the Potato Weekend. All proceeds raised at the pop-up cafe will go to Forton United Reformed Church. Sun 3rd Feb - A short church service at 9:15am and then members from the Church will again be serving Refreshments at the Pop Up Cafe at PR3 OBL. Ample parking. Sat 23rd Feb 10:00am - 12 noon. ‘Trash

And Treasure Sale’ at Forton URC, School Lane, Forton PR3 OAS. (Just off the A6 road at Forton, on Stagecoach bus route for Lancaster, close to Junction 33 M6 Motorway.) Forton URC

WHY WE SHOULD LOVE BATS Wed 6th March 7:30pm URC Hall, Croston Rd, Garstang Garstang Millennium Green Trust is pleased to present a talk by Gail Armstrong from the North Lancashire Bat Group on the subject of ‘Why We Should All Love Bats’. Bats often get a bad press. From phrases such as ‘Blind as a bat’ and ‘like a bat out of hell’, to people being described as ‘batty’ - Why do bats attract so many negative associations? According to Gail we should be thinking of them in a more positive light. Have you ever seen a bat? Or wondered where and how they live? What difference do they make to our lives? Perhaps you should come along and see if we can persuade you to love them. Admission is £3 payable on entry and includes tea/coffee and biscuits. A raffle will also be held. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of Garstang Millennium Green (Registered Charity No. 1079032). We are a small charity that owns and runs the 3.5ha of public open space alongside the River Wyre that comprises Garstang Millennium Green. We are run and managed entirely by volunteers and receive no financial assistance from the Local Authority. All the work on the Green is carried out by dedicated volunteers, who give up a lot of their free time to maintain this area for you to enjoy. Please support us and come and enjoy an informative evening. Garstang Millennium Green Trust

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