Garstang Focus Magazine - May 2019 by Focus Magazines

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Issue 224

What’s on in Garstang

Wednesday

1st

Garstang Primary School 50th Celebration

Needlework Group - Garstang Arts Centre (weekly)

Meat Bingo - Winmarleigh Village Hall 7

Thursday

2nd

Charity Lunch & Fashion Show

Charity Coffee Morning - Parkinson’s UK -Garstang URC

Time to Unwind - Garstang Library

Friday

Garstang 3Ls - Garstang URC

3rd

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Meat Bingo - Caldervale Country Club - (also 17th)

Storytime - Toddlers and Primary - Garstang Library (weekly)

Saturday

Phoenix Dance Group - Barton Village Hall (weekly)

4th

Caldervale Country Club - Live entertainment (weekly)

Children’s Drawing Club - Garstang Library

Coffee Morning - Calder Vale Methodist Church

Garstang Walking Festival (until 12th)

Scorton Bikes & Barrows Festival (until 6th)

Sunday

Caldervale Country Club - Social Bingo (weekly)

Bluebell Teas - Calder Vale Methodis Church (weekly)

Monday

Scottish Country Dance Group - Garstang URC Church Hall

5th 6th

Garstang Harmony & Health - Garstang URC Church Hall (weekly) 6

Millennium Green Family Event

Baby Bounce & Rhyme (also Fri - weekly) - Garstang Library

Tuesday

Garstang Bridge Club (weekly also Thurs)

7th

Tablet IT Course - Garstang Library (weekly)

Toddler Rhyme Time - Garstang Library (weekly)

Art Exhibition - Garstang Arts Centre (until 30th)

Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 14th & 28th)

Folk Dance Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 14th & 21st)

Coffee Stop - Catterall Village Hall

Our Rawcliffe Over 60’s AGM - Village Hall

Forget-me-Nots - Wesley’s Coffee Lounge

Wednesday

Claughton Sequence Dance - Memorial Hall

8th

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What’s on in Garstang

Thursday

9th

Garstang Stamp Club AGM - Garstang Library

Friday

10th

Storytime - Garstang Library (also 11th)

Monday

13th

Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 20th)

Recorded Music Society - Garstang Arts Centre

Charity Evening - Gt Eccleston Ladies - Out Rawcliffe Village Hall 45

Tuesday

Stress Resilence Session - Garstang Library

Coffee & Cakes - Friends of Garstang Library

Millenium Green AGM - Royal Oak

Church But Not On A Sunday - Catterall Village Hall

Woolcraft - Garstang Arts Centre (also Fri - weekly)

Coffee Stop - Inglewhite Church (also 28th)

Wednesday 15th

Relaxation Workshop - Garstang Library

Friday

17th

Catterall in Bloom - Meet the Tam - Village Hall

Saturday

18th

Bleasdale Tower Gardens Open Afternoon (also 19th)

Get Creative - Garstang Library

Garstang in Bloom Plant Sale - Outside Market Hall

Sunday

14th

19th

Garstang Tennis Club - Open Afternoon

Catterall’s Mental health Mile

Tea Time Church - Garstang Free Methodists

Monday

20th

Garstang Wine Circle - Arts Centre

Tuesday

21st

Garstang Floral Art Group - Visit to Daisy Clough Nurseries

Catterall Gardening Club - Village Hall

Friday

24th

Poetry Appreciation Group - Garstang Arts Centre

Saturday

25th

Garstang Trefoil fundraising stall - outside Market Hall

Inner Wheel - Best Western Country Hotel

Monday

27th

Garstang Children’s Festival

Thursday

30th

Trip to Grassington & Ilkley - Out Rawcliffe Over 60s

Friday

31st

Time to Chat - Garstang Library

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GARSTANG FAIRTRADE We are delighted to have a presence at the Scorton Bikes and Barrows Festival. We will be in the Village Hall at the Food and Gift Fair on Mon 6th May.

Bridge sessions are held on Tues and Thurs evenings at 7:15pm. The cost is £2.50 for members and £3.50 for visitors.

Do come and visit our stall. We will have a word search game, a tombola and plenty of Fairtrade and Fairly Traded goods for you to buy. We look forward to meeting you and if you would like to contact us, email us on garstangfairtrade@gmail.com

For more information please ring Ed Zielinski 07932 999 788.

Ruth Bruce

Thurs 9th May 7:30pm Presentation of Trophies & AGM

GARSTANG BRIDGE CLUB

Meetings are in the Meeting Room of Garstang Library from 7:30pm - 9:30pm on Thursdays unless otherwise shown.

New members and/or visitors are always welcome at The Garstang Bridge Club located at The Garstang Sports and Social Club, High St, Garstang PR3 1FA. We are a friendly group with different levels of experience.

Light refreshments and parking are available.

Lynn Higgins

GARSTANG STAMP CLUB

Beginners and enquirers welcome to attend before joining. Subscriptions Adults £10 Under 18 £1. D. Jones (01995) 602665

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CHARITY LUNCH & FASHION SHOW Cancer Help Preston Ltd. (Croston House & Vine House) Thurs 2nd May Ferrari’s Country Hotel, Longridge Stalls from 11:30am. Three course lunch served 12:30pm - choice of menu on the day. This will be followed by a fashion show given by ‘Barbara’s of Standish’. Admission by prior booking only. Tickets £25 or information (01995) 640185. Sandra Allan

This will, I’m sure, be a very entertaining and joyful afternoon, so do come and join us. Everyone will be most welcome. For something completely different, our speaker in June will be Alan Cowie his subject being ‘The Husky Trail’. This may or may not include an animal! There’s only one way to find out, so come and join us on 7th June. Ruth Rendle (01995) 602006

GARSTANG URC COFFEE MORNING Garstang URC, Croston Rd, Garstang

GARSTANG 3L’s Life Long Learning Fri 3rd May 2:00pm Garstang URC Church Hall This month we welcome Pauline & Sue, a Comedy Duo. They will be here to entertain us with their songs and poems. They describe their style as a culture and comedy clash.

On the first Thursday of each month 10:00am – 12 noon at Garstang United Reformed Church, Croston Road. Thurs 2nd May Parkinson’s UK (Preston Branch). Thurs 6th June L`Arche (Preston) Hilary Ralphs (01995) 603056 Email: ralphs@garstang.eclipse.co.uk

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CLAUGHTON SEQUENCE DANCE

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP

Wed 8th May - John Lancaster Claughton Memorial Hall

We meet on Monday evenings at 7:30pm from September to May in the United Reformed Church Hall, Croston Road.

Claughton Sequence Dancing for your enjoyment.with pleasant company, gentle exercise and good music. Beginners welcome. Price £3.50 including tea and biscuits. Contacts: Hazel (01524) 791177 or Christine (01995) 679264. Bill Cowan

SEQUENCE STEPPERS Charity Dance Group We meet on alternate Thursdays at Barton Village Hall. Dancing from 7:45pm to 11:15pm with various music groups. Home made refreshments. Admission £3. We donate all our profits to local charities. Barbara Holden (01995) 601348

Our programme includes a range of dances to suit all abilities. New members are always welcome - no previous dancing experience required. Just come along and have a go! For any further information, contact Pam (01995) 603536 or Ian (01995) 603998 Marlene Towns

PHOENIX DANCE GROUP Barton Village Hall We meet every Saturday from 7:45pm to 11:15pm. Come and join us and enjoy Sequence Dancing with music by Alan Cookson on the Key Board. Admission £4.00 including refreshments. Contact Christine (01995) 679264 or Hazel (01524) 791177. Bill Cowan

GARSTANG HARMONY & HEALTH Mon 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th May 10:00am - 11.30am United Reformed Church Hall Harmony & Health meets 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. 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

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GARSTANG PRIMARY SCHOOL Garstang Community Primary School is 50! Please join us on Wed 1st May to celebrate 50 years since our wonderful school opened. You are more than welcome to drop in during the day. Please see below for our events 9:30am - 11:00am Open Morning for general public to view memorabilia. 1:00pm - 3:00pm An afternoon of events to include Maypole Dancing, Maple Class Brass Band, Oak Class Recorder Players, Field Activities, Burying of a Time Capsule. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make this date, then we will be holding a general open day on Sat 22nd June 10:00am - 3:00pm. Feel free to drop in, look around our wonderful school, see the display of photos and documents and have a cuppa and a cake! Yvonne Robinson (01995) 603622

GARSTANG TREFOIL Our annual fundraising stall outside the Market Hall is on Sat 25th May. Money raised helps Guiding in Garstang. The Trefoil Guild is a national organisation linked to and supporting Girlguiding UK and is open to anyone over 18 who supports the aims and principles of Guiding. We are a small friendly group and all are welcome. You do not need to have been a Guide or Scout previously. Contact Pat Ascroft (01995) 604139 or visit www.trefoilguild.co.uk Marlene Towns

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

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CATTERALL IN BLOOM Meet The Team Fri 17th May 7:00pm Catterall Village Hall Catterall is really blooming. Last summer we were awarded Gold, won in the Best Large Village category and have been nominated for the Best of Britain in Bloom by the RHS 2019. So you are invited to meet the Bloom team, have a chat, find out more about what’s going on and have some home made cake, tea or coffee. We’d like to meet you too so you can share your ideas with us. The Bloom volunteers usually meet on Tuesdays 10:30am at Catterall Village Hall car park and also on Wednesdays 7:00pm at Stone Cross Community Garden off Cock Robin Lane. If you would like to help and can spare some time, then come along and join us, so we can show everyone what a brilliant and colourful place this is and what a great community we have in Catterall. Netta Parker 07508 144 181

GARSTANG TENNIS CLUB Open Afternoon Sun 19th May 2:00pm - 5:00pm. As has been the case for the past several years now, Garstang Tennis Club will once again be hosting an Open Afternoon on Sun 19th May 2:00pm - 5:00pm. The event is part of an initiative backed by the Lawn Tennis Association called the ‘Nature Valley British Tennis Weekend’ which not only encourages people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to take up or – in some cases – return to the sport, but to have fun whilst doing so. Last year proved to be a very successful event but this year the club has the added

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GARSTANG TENNIS CLUB (cont) benefit of being able to showcase their newly renovated courts. In addition to sampling the courts, visitors will also have the opportunity to receive some free coaching tips from club coach, Michael Cartmell, and participate in some fun games which always prove very popular. Rackets and balls are available should anyone need them. Refreshments will also be available. All welcome. Andrew Ragsdale

CATTERALL’S MENTAL HEALTH MILE Sun 19th May 3:00pm Catterall Park & Playing Field Team ShazzAnn is organising this monthly mental health mile event at Catterall Park. It will usually be held on the third Sunday of the month. Registration is from 2:00pm. The event is free and invites people of all abilities to run, walk and talk. Cover one mile, any way you can on foot, wheels (pram or wheelchair). Donations can be made at the cake stall on the finish line and will help fund future events with any surplus going to local charities which support mental health. The mental health mile initiative was inspired by a similar event in Lancaster called LegItLancaster. It’s a great opportunity to get the family out and because it’s only a mile anyone can do it. There’s fresh air and a chance to walk and talk with friends and family. For more information contact Sharon Hartley 07495 018 003 or email me at boardmanann3@gmail.com Ann Boardman

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GARSTANG MILLENNIUM GREEN Family Event Mon 6th May 10:30am - 3:30pm Volunteers of the Millennium Green will be welcoming people to the Green as part of the Garstang Walking Festival. The Green was acquired and developed as part of the national scheme of ‘breathing spaces’ near towns. We are grateful for the support we have had over the years and recognised in awards from both the local and national Britain in Bloom judges. We know many people appreciate the Millennium Green but for those who may not, here is a good chance to visit. There will be a trail for people to follow, either by using a leaflet, or being led by a volunteer, that will pick out points of interest, including views and features and aspects of natural history. Also, other activities should be

available, which may be weather dependant. There are picnic tables around the site, mainly in the children’s area which is dog free. Also, there are a number of benches around the site, so take advantage of them. The glorious display of daffodils is coming to an end but hopefully wild garlic and other flowers will be taking their place. We strongly suggest people come in from the town, possibly parking in the High St. car park (Pay and Display) and follow the path by the River Wyre to the Green. After passing under the bridge continue beside the flood gates and you come to an entrance, a distance of about 300 metres. The other entrance is at the end of Wyre Lane where there is very limited parking! We hope to see you on Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May. Please visit our website at www. garstangmillenniumgreen.org.uk Colin Sills

BLEASDALE TOWER GARDENS Sat 18th May & Sun 19th May 12 noon - 4:30 pm Private garden opens to the public for one weekend only. Beautiful gardens and scenery plus BBQ (sausages, beef burgers & bacon), plus various sandwiches, cream teas, local history exhibition, bric-a-brac, tombola, Cakes, plant stall. Sat - Vintage tractors & Garstang Ukulele Group. Sun – Classic Cars & Guardian Brass Band. All proceeds to Bleasdale Church & Parish Hall. Entrance is £4 Adults & Children £1 (under 4 free). Signposted from Brock Garage/Spar on A6. Sat Nav PR3 1UY Sue McDade (01995) 643499

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AGE = PAIN? ] I encounter many patients each week with all manner of injuries and problems from an acute strain from overworking in the garden to much deeper, chronic pain and disease.

And on goes the list of injuries with the same excuse. The most frustrating part for me is when people say, ‘Well what can I expect at my age?’ with resignation.

From all these interesting cases and fascinating people that I meet there is a common theme that many of them use to explain away their problems. The bizarre thing being that it is a common theme people use to explain their problem regardless of their age and it goes something like this:

Should we expect pain and low energy as we age? The simple answer is no. Of course the ageing process does occur and means we will not be doing a 100 meter sprint at 70 like we did at 20! But ageing does not have to arrive with a host of health problems and a gradual reduction in your ability to function well.

‘It must be my age’. I’ve been told that phrase or words to that effect from people in their twenties all the way up to their eighties and beyond. Pulled a muscle? ‘It must be my age’. Got lower back pain? ‘It must be my age’. Low energy? ‘It must be my age’. Pain in your foot? ‘It must be my age’.

One big part of this problem appears to be that we have quite literally been hypnotised by society to believe we must face a gradual decline so we behave accordingly. There are a few basic things you can do to maintain good health as you age and remain pain free. Firstly, eat whole foods. Avoid processed foods and cook from scratch. Do not buy ready meals. Bear in mind that a balanced diet requires each of the three macronutrients with every meal: Protein, carbohydrates and fat. An example of this is that if you have cereal or toast for breakfast that is basically carbohydrate rich and thus out of balance. I guarantee you will have poor energy and cravings with such a breakfast unless there is fat and protein involved too. So to gain balance here a simple example would be pate on toast – then you get all three macronutrients in your breakfast and will have more energy through the day. Take a B vitamin supplement – Viridian’s range of High Five supplements are excellent. B12 is particularly important for energy levels. Take a Vitamin D supplement too. Most of us in the north are deficient in this vital vitamin – and you only get Vitamin D from the sun when your shadow is shorter than you are which is only for a few months up

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AGE = PAIN? (cont)

TIME TO CHAT

here where (apparently) it’s grim!

Fri 31st May 10:30am - 12:30pm Garstang Library

And lastly, never forget, your body is a moving machine and thrives and heals with movement. We are not a car that wears out when used! Our body loves movement and much pain, including that of arthritis eases with gentle movement. As an extra, do make sure you practice balance exercises every day. Even standing on one leg is simple but important every single day. If you cannot do that now, start practising it – and please, I implore you, do put your other leg down if you feel your balance going. PS: If you have a pain – get someone to have a look at it so it can be fixed and be aware pain killers and anti-inflammatory drugs do not fix problems but cover them up leading to potential further trouble down the line. Nick Tofalos

Would you like to come for a chat and make new friends in a friendly, informal group? Jenny and Netta would like to invite you to join them at Time to Chat on the last Friday of every month at Garstang Library. For details contact Jenny 07905 903 955 or myself. Netta Blundell (01995) 604131

CALDERVALE COUNTRY CLUB What’s On Fri 3rd & 17th May - Meat Bingo. Eyes down 7:30pm. Every Saturday night - Live entertainment, bingo and dancing. £2 on the door. Nonmembers welcome. Every Sunday - Social Bingo - Eyes down 8:00pm. We are a small friendly club set in the beautiful countryside. SAT NAV PR3 1SH Or visit our website www.caldervalecountryclub.co.uk

Ros Ashworth (01995) 603776 GARSTANG QUAKERS Quaker Meeting House Calder House Lane, PR3 1ZE Garstang Quaker Meeting for Worship. Sundays 10:30am - 11:30am. The Meeting House is at the end of a gravelled track between houses. Afterwards there is tea, coffee, biscuits and conversation. All are welcome. Anyone a little wary of arriving for the first time can contact the number below for a prior talk or visit to the Meeting House. In addition, the Meeting House has rooms available for hire. Daphne Sanders (01995) 641284 www.lancsquakers.org.uk/garstang.php

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FULL & PARTIAL DENTURES

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

Dr Finlay Sutton

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

Brenda’s Testimonial

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

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GARSTANG LIBRARY Special Events

Garstang Walking Festival

Garstang Library is always looking for events for the local community. If you think you have something that would be of interest or would like to discuss using the Library as a venue for an event please contact us at garstang. library@lancashire.gov.uk

Celebrate the Garstang Walking Festival with our nature-themed Storytime sessions. We’ll be reading from the best, brightest and funniest picture books in the Library for your kids to enjoy, and to inspire them to find books and reading fun.

Bank Holidays

Find out about the great outdoors, meet a Countryside Ranger and see how our caterpillars are getting on – are they butterflies yet?

Garstang Library will be closed Mon 6th May and Mon 27th May. Come and admire local artwork displayed in the Library by ‘Wyre Art Group Kidz’.

Fri 10th May 3:30pm - 4:30pm Sat 11th May 11:00am - 12 noon

Children’s Drawing Club with Wyre Art Group beginning Sat 4th May 10:00am - 12 noon.

Stress Resilience Session Tues 14th May 10:00am

Do you love to draw? Would you like to learn more? Make artwork with pencil, crayons, markers, and charcoal. 1st Saturday of the month. Free event.

Do you feel stressed? This workshop will help you to recognise stress in yourself and others before exploring helpful strategies to manage stress and improve wellbeing.

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) Sign up for this free mental health and wellbeing session delivered by NHS Mindsmatter. Free but advanced booking required.

Week. Look out for events throughout the week as well as a drop in session provided by Lancashire Dementia Community on Fri 17th May 12 noon - 2:00pm

Relaxation Workshop Wed 15th May 1:00pm

Get Creative Sat 18th May 10:00am - 12 noon

Do you find it hard to relax? In this workshop we will be exploring our understanding of our response to stress which also explains why relaxation is important. We will then go through a number of different relaxation approaches, including some real-time practices. Sign up to this free mental health and wellbeing session delivered by NHS Mindsmatter. Free but advanced booking required Dementia Action Week Mon 20th May Sun 26th May We will be celebrating Dementia Action

Celebrate Get Creative Week by trying out a range of creative skills. Watch an illustrator at work, try your hand at card-making, add to our community story, and learn to draw with Wyre Art Group. If you’re currently working on a creative project, please bring it along. We would love to see the skills and talents of our local community. All welcome. This event is free, no ticket required. Friends of Garstang Library Coffee and Cakes – Tues 14th May 10:30am - 12 noon Join us for a coffee morning as we look to form a ‘Friends of Garstang Library’ group.

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) Everyone welcome. If you would like more information about being a part of the Friends Group call into the Library. Time to Unwind Join us in the Library every Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm - 4:00pm for adult colouring, jigsaws and a friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee. This is a free event. Tablet Course – Tues 11:00am - 12 noon Have you purchased a Tablet Device? We are now offering a 4 week course on getting to know your tablet. If you require any further information about this course or to book a place please contact the Library. www.eventbrite.co.uk www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries facebook: @lancslibraries twitter: @lancspublib Telephone: 03001 236 703 or just pop into

the Library and speak to a member of staff. Children’s Activities Baby Bounce and Rhyme - Mon and Fri at 10:00am - 10:30am. Toddler Rhyme Time - Tues at 2:00pm 2:30pm. Storytime for Pre-school and Primary School Aged Children - Fri at 3:30pm - 4:00pm. Mobile Libraries Glenys your Mobile Librarian offers a warm, friendly welcome to her ‘Big Yellow Library Van’. The Mobile Library stocks books in a variety of formats and has a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles for all ages. If not already a Library member it is easy to join. For details of exact times and locations of stops please ring 07717 543 763 or email garstang. mobile.ml3@lancashire.gov.uk

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) The Mobile Library routes for May will be as follows: Scorton Wed 15th May Mytten Hall, Scorton 9:15-9:40 Brook Avenue, Scorton 9:45-10:05 Near Scorton C of E School 10:10-10:40 Catterall and Churchtown Thurs 9th & 30th May Franklaw Water Treatment Works Catterall 9:55am - 10:05am. Lancaster Old Road, Catterall 10:35am 10:45am. Ainspool Lane, Churchtown 10:50am 11:15am. Cock Robin Lane, Catterall 11:45am 12:05pm. Stones Lane, Catterall 12:10am - 12:20pm. Meadowcroft Avenue, Catterall 12:25pm -

12:35pm. Claughton-on-Brock Tues 7th & 28th May Ducketts Lane, Claughton-on-Brock 9:20am - 9:30am. Routes and dates can be subject to change. Garstang Library 03001 236 703

GARSTANG MILLENNIUM GREEN You are invited to Garstang Millennium Green’s Annual General Meeting on Tues 14th May 7:30pm at the Royal Oak, Garstang. Please join us. Come and share your ideas with us. Hear what we have been doing and discuss our plans for the future. Sandwiches will be provided. Glynis Jefferson gjeffe7502@aol.com

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GARSTANG WINE CIRCLE Due to illness, the speaker from Bowland Forest Vintners was unable to attend the April meeting and Guy Pugh stepped into the breech with a selection of wines that he entitled ‘Turned Out Nice’. Many of us have perhaps bought a slightly unusual but interesting looking bottle of wine, and sometimes found it to exceed our expectations in terms of taste and quality. This was the basis for the selection presented at this meeting. Guy presented a total of eight wines to the meeting, five of which were obtained from our local Booths Store. We started with a sparkling rosé wine from Australia and followed with three whites from Armenia, Hungary and Italy. Armenia may be a bit of a surprise choice, but archeological finds have suggested that

this part of the world is where wine culture may have begun, perhaps as much as 4500 years BC. The sparkling wine was made using Pinot Noir, but all of the whites were made from unfamiliar grape varieties that we might normally ignore. The four reds were from Italy, USA (California), Spain and Australia and made from more familiar grape varieties, but the names given to the wines, or the bottle shape or label might draw the attention of the more adventurous wine buyer. That was the intended message of the evening - when buying wine, be a little adventurous and don’t always go for the familiar! It was an interesting and entertaining evening that clearly provoked a great deal of discussion amongst members. Thanks go to Diana and Colin Bell for the excellent food provided during the evening, and Philippa Catterall for the Vote of Thanks. The next meeting of the circle will be on Mon 20th May 7:30pm in the Arts Centre, when we will be entertaining Simon Jackson from David Byrnes of Cltheroe. Details from Alan Jefferson (01995) 601842. Mervyn Stokes

CHURCH BUT NOT ON A SUNDAY Tues 14th May 7:30pm Catterall Village Hall You would be really welcome at Church but not on a Sunday exploring the Christian faith in a relaxed way in our own local community. With music and a short talk then refreshments for all. Please join us if you can. Lesley Hardman 07980 070 349

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Sat 4th May 10:00 am - 12 noon. Usual stalls etc. Why not call in for a coffee and walk through the Bluebell Woods.

Friends and fellow artists, Patricia Roberts and Mary Queen will be holding a joint exhibition of their work from Tues 7th May to Thurs 30th May. All the paintings are for sale, an opportunity to own an original piece of art at a reasonable price.

Sat 1st June 10:00am - 12 noon when the proceeds will be divided between the Calder Vale Village Festival and the Chapel. The Chapel will be open for prayer on Fri 31st May from 10:00am - 7:00pm as part of ‘Thy Kingdom Come’. Also Calder Vale’s Famous ‘Bluebell Teas’ are back each Sunday in May in the Village Hall, Calder Vale, PR3 1SJ. Food is served 11:00am 4:00pm. Homemade soup, sandwiches, sweets, cakes, local produce, plants, etc. Please note the Weekly Wyre Walks with a Ranger start at 11:00am from the Mill Square, Calder Vale. Edith Gorst (01995) 602078

Sheila Tearle (01995) 603816 Garstang Ukulele Group As readers of Focus will have noticed, I like to delve into the history of the ukulele and in the Victorian tradition of writing a British history, only the facts are altered to make the story more interesting. This month I’ve been inspired by the geographical flexibility of The Bay on ITV where Morecambe has gained a harbour very similar to Whitehaven and Grange over Sands is now situated this side of Silverdale.

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) Traditional history tells us that the ukulele was taken to Hawaii by the Portuguese and then found its way back to Europe via the USA. But ancient papers recently uncovered in the archives of the Garstang Courier suggest that the ukulele may have originated in Catterall. In 1509 a luthier from Abbeystead came to work in Catterall and he was surprised by how small the locals were. So he developed a small four stringed instrument especially for them and its popularity soon spread to Garstang. Towards the end of the 16th century an adventurer from Garstang took one on his travels to Madeira and swapped it from some fortified wine. All this was lost in the mists of time, but now we can fill in that missing link. Ukuleles in May Easter is over and Spring is getting serious.

The daffs are dying and the birds are ravenously feeding their young. What better time of the year to play the ukulele? We are having our own open mic evening when any member of the group can get up and perform for an appreciative and supportive audience. We restrict this event to members and their personal guests, but there is no restriction on membership of the group, so if you fancy trying out the ukulele come along any Sunday and join us. Contact details are on our website â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www. garstangukulelegroup.co.uk Bob Sapey Bridge Group The Bridge Group will meet this month on Mon 13th May and Mon 20th May at 7:00pm and on Tues 7th, 14th & 28th May at 1:30pm. Contact Bob (01995) 603524.

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) Poetry Appreciation Group Fri 24th May 2:00pm - 4:00pm. This month’s topic led by Graciela Lemos and Jeff Ashworth is entitled ‘Seasons’. From the budding of spring to the depths of winter, the seasons affect plants, animals and people. Poetry through the ages has reflected those changes in their many forms. There is a wonderful collection of poems for us all to choose our favourites. Visitors are always very welcome to the Poetry Group. Come and sit and listen or join in if you wish. Marie Whalley (01995) 603605 Garstang Floral Art Group The May meeting of The Garstang Floral Art Group is to be a visit to Daisy Clough Nurseries at Scorton on Tues 21st May. Members will meet at Daisy Clough at 2:00pm for an introductory talk by one of the owners.

This will be followed by a floral demonstration by Tracy, the in-house florist, with time to browse the nursery and shop and finally tea and cakes in the delightful restaurant. The cost is £7.50 per person and advance booking is essential. Car sharing can be arranged. To book a place ring Mary (01995) 605210 or June (01995) 602505 no later than Tues 7th May. Recorded Music Our April meeting had a very enjoyable evening with Jeff Ashworth’s ‘Really Open’, a well-chosen programme of three centuries of music with a strong emphasis on melody. Our next meeting will be on Mon 13th May 7:30pm - 9:30pm, when Morecambe RMS will join us for an evening of music chosen by members of both societies.

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) These annual events are always a great success - come and join us. Entry is ÂŁ1 for members, ÂŁ2 for visitors and refreshments at the interval are free.

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.

For more information, find us on the Arts Society website, or phone Gordon Semple (01995) 602337 or David Greenwood (01995) 602875 - or just come along!

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Needlework Group We meet in the Arts Centre on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 12 noon. If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, patchwork, applique or would like to learn, do come and join this friendly, helpful group. Contact me or just turn up!

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.

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Hello everyone. As I write the sun is bursting through the blinds and its feeling more like a summer’s day than spring – which is very welcome – but also very concerning given the issues to do with global warming and the environment.

Volunteers from Inglewhite Church and the local communities are there to serve tea and coffee as well as cake or a toasted tea cake. Our aim is to provide a safe and friendly place for us to get together and make new connections. If you’re new to the area or if you’ve previously considered coming along it would be great to welcome you. We open at 10:00am and close around 12 noon. Why not call in for any part of the morning that suits you? Free parking, cycle space and disabled access are available at both venues. We look forward to welcoming you during May as per the dates below. Inglewhite Church on Tues 14th & 28th May Catterall Village Hall on Tues 7th May. Lesley Hardman 07980 070 349

The environmental campaigning by schoolchildren and young people across the Lancaster, Over Wyre and Fleetwood constituency has been powerful and influential. In a breakthrough moment I’m pleased the heads of two of the world’s most influential central banks, Mark Carney, the Bank of England’s Governor and the Governor of the Banque de France have now urged other financial regulators around the world to carry out climate change stress tests to spot any

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) risks in the system, while also calling for more collaboration between nations on the issue. Climate change poses significant risks to banks and insurers from rising instances of catastrophic weather-related events, such as heatwaves, droughts and floods, which could land them with significant losses. There are also risks for financial firms as governments accept the need to tackle climate change because banks that have lent to companies reliant on burning fossil fuels run the risk of steep financial losses.

setting out Government guidance on where to invest public money) changing investment criteria to prioritise tackling climate change and has made this the central mission of our industrial strategy. We will now consult on changing the Bank of England’s mandate to reflect the climate change emergency highlighted by the Extinction Rebellion protest and schoolchildren’s strikes across the world.

Mr Carney has warned that a ‘massive reallocation of capital’ is necessary to prevent global warming above the 2°C maximum target set by the Paris climate agreement, with the banking system required to play a pivotal role.

I want to thank the school children and young people for their commitment to this cause. I urge them to continue reminding us all that we have just twelve years left for global warming to be kept to a maximum of 1.5C, beyond which even half a degree will significantly worsen the risks of drought, floods, extreme heat and poverty for hundreds of millions of people.

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) Local councillors are elected to represent their local community and can make a real difference to the quality of our daily lives and prospects whether that’s to do with planning, bin collections or potholes. It really matters to me that people exercise their democratic right to vote so please find the time to nip to the polling booth. I’ve been contacted by a large number of constituents in Knott End who have expressed their concerns relating to holidaymakers in caravans and motorhomes parking in the lay-bys on the Esplanade. Constituents have explained that the holidaymakers often park there for days at a time and prevent local residents from using the parking facilities to access local services. I wrote to Lancashire County Council who told me that they do not have the resources to improve the situation, but they say they are prepared to work with Wyre Borough

Council (WBC). I’ve now written to the Chief Executive of WBC urging him to investigate the matter and take steps to prevent the situation happening again this summer. I’m also aware that in some local areas there are parking restrictions in place to prevent the same situation happening, and some feel this could be suitable for Knott End? I’d welcome your views so feel free to contact me. Email me on cat.smith.mp@parliament.uk or phone my office on (01253) 490440. Last month on my website I was delighted to highlight the work of the National Autistic Society (NAS). As an officer of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism I know how important the work of the NAS is. This condition is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them.

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) The NAS is the UK’s largest provider of specialist autism services. Their trained staff and volunteers bring passion and expertise to the lives of 100,000 autistic people every year. If you’d like to find out more visit www. autism.org.uk There’s also a support group in Over Wyre that will soon start regular coffee mornings. Find the Parent Carer support page and group on Facebook. Or you can contact Blackpool NAS 07500 974 309 or email Nasblackpool.group@nas.org.uk This month I’m highlighting the life-changing work of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The NSPCC is the leading children’s charity fighting to end abuse in the UK and Channel Islands. Using voluntary donations which make up around 90 per cent of their funding, they help children who’ve been abused to rebuild their lives, they protect children at risk, and they

find the best ways of preventing child abuse from ever happening. For children and young people experiencing difficulties, they may not have someone in their lives that they trust and feel they can talk to. The NSPCC’s Childline service provides a safe, confidential place for children with no one else to turn to, whatever their worry, whenever they need help. Children can contact Childline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 0800 1111. In 2017/18 Childline counsellors delivered almost 6,200 counselling sessions to children living in Lancashire. For more information on how you can donate or volunteer please visit my website at www.catsmith.co.uk Cat Smith MP Women inspiring action, transforming

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) and FairTrade shop) in Garstang, which has been and continues to be a true friend to Soroptimists. They have acted as a collection point for us now for a number of years for items for our backpack project (we’ve now packed and sent off over 400 backpacks). So why not show your support not only for us by dropping off more items for our project but also for the causes which are close to the heart of the Mustard Seed - supporting work overseas and FairTrade. Thank you the Mustard Seed! Please continue to drop off your used backpacks or other items at- The Mustard Seed Café, Park Hill Road (opposite the Wheat Sheaf Pub), they are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm. Or ring us to arrange collection. 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 August and December). Interested ladies from throughout the Over Wyre and Garstang district are always very welcome. Please ring our membership co-ordinator Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604 to arrange to be met, or just come and introduce yourself. Take a Look at What We Do www.sigarstang.org.uk www.facebook.com/ SoroptimistsGarstang www.twitter.com/GarstangSoropt Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB 60th Anniversary When Garstang Camera Club was established in 1959 its founder members wanted a club open to all, one that encouraged skill and creativity in all aspects of photography. These same principals draw present members together today and the club benefits still from the active participation of members of long standing. Early members included Len Wilkinson, Kathleen Holmes, Margaret Hunt, George Pearson and Dick Fenton. They are remembered particularly as instrumental in the club’s early history. Initial meetings took place in Dick’s home in Bowgreave Post Office. Five other venues were used prior to 1966 when the club moved to its current base at Garstang Arts Centre.

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In its early years the club collaborated to establish a federation of five small North Lancashire Camera Clubs. Declining interest and dwindling membership closed three of those clubs, but Garstang and Holme still meet every year ‘to do Battle’. We also have a yearly five way ‘Battle’ with Bispham, Lytham St Annes, Poulton-le-Fylde and North Fylde Camera Clubs. The club is also affiliated to the Lancashire and Cheshire Photographic Union which comprises 96 regional clubs with almost 4000 members in total. The club meets on Wednesdays from September to May and these evening sessions include visiting speakers, internal competitions, inter-club competitions, and practical workshops. In summer months members meet for several photo excursions. We have a good programme this year with visits planned to Glasson, Lancaster, Blackpool, Kirkby Lonsdale and Oulton Park. When the club first began, home processed black and white pictures were the norm. Then came colour slides, colour prints and

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high-volume affordable colour processing shops. Next came digital and Garstang Camera Club seized each new opportunity as it arose and applied its founders’ principals encouraging members skills and creativity in all aspects of photography. Most photography has gone ‘Digital’ and many people use Camera Phones as well as DSLR for their photography. Digital photography allows creative photo editing in software such as Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom, the modern-day equivalent of the Darkroom. However, prints are still a big part of Garstang Camera Club. Come along and see our Print Exhibition which is on now until Thurs 2nd May. In the current year, the club has had some success in the competitions it has held against other clubs so hopefully, we are still doing something right. On Wed 1st May we have talks and images from club members on two very different places, Manchester and Uganda. Following our AGM on Wed 8th May it will be our Presentation Night and Annual Dinner with guest speaker Ian Aldcroft, President of the L&CPU. Our 2019/20 Programme starts in September with some great and informative speakers booked and Workshops with help and tips about photography.

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont) Visitors and prospective new members are always given a warm and friendly welcome and the programme is designed to encourage beginners and challenge the experienced. Whatever skills or equipment you bring your interest in photography is the only qualification needed. www.garstangcameraclub.co.uk info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk Peter Knight 07807 084 899

GARSTANG FREE METHODISTS Tea Time Church Sun 19th May 4:00pm - 6:00pm Games, crafts, stories and buffet tea. Preschool and primary aged children and their families very welcome. Friday Focus 10:30am •

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INNER WHEEL Thurs 25th May 7:30pm Best Western Golf and Country Hotel It seems that Spring is here at last. Many of us are looking forward to going on holiday. With that in mind our speaker at our next dinner meeting will be advising us on the art of suitcase packing. If you want to know more about our international organisation please contact Maureen Garstang (01995) 604336. Christine Holland

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BEN WALLACE MP By the time this article goes to print Easter will be over and we will be hurtling towards summer. I do hope we can look forward to a good summer weather-wise. Brexit continues to dominate the press and Westminster. Whenever possible, I try to write about my work within the constituency in this article and stay away from national political issues, but in this case I find myself making an exception. My view has always been that we should respect the outcome of the referendum and seek to leave the European Union without delay, ideally with a deal. This has been the rationale behind all my votes in Parliament. I read all the emails and letters I receive from my constituents. As you

can imagine, there have been hundreds. I appreciate that public opinion within our constituency and across the country is divided. My inbox and mailbag are full of different demands from different constituents. Some people want the Government to press ahead with Brexit on WTO terms, some seek a second referendum and others want to stop Brexit altogether. I am also very aware of the frustration felt by many – myself included – about the protracted nature of the Parliamentary debate. This has come about as the last General Election did not give any one party a clear majority and as a consequence the Prime Minister has, so far, been unable to secure support from across the House for her deal. The arithmetic is just not currently in place for any one of the options to be successful. Whatever you or I would like, the numbers just don’t add up. That’s why we will only be able to proceed

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) with Brexit if we can agree a deal. I, therefore, support the Prime Minister’s deal as this will respect the referendum outcome and deliver Brexit. It will also ensure that we leave the European Union on good terms with our European neighbours and enable us to continue to work together on a number of important issues, such as security. As the UK’s Security Minister, I am very aware that a no-deal Brexit would see us lose access to the many law enforcement tools we need in the 21st Century. Organised crime and terrorism are more international than ever, so we need a strong relationship and access to intelligence and data held by members of the European Union. Things seem to be changing on a daily basis but, I remain determined to respect the outcome of the referendum and leave the European Union without delay.

Although what is going on in Westminster is extremely important for the future of our great country, it is also vital that as the local Member of Parliament for Wyre and Preston North, I don’t lose sight of the importance of working within the local community. I am delighted to have met up recently with the Chief Executive of Wyre Council, Garry Payne, and the Council’s Head of Planning, David Thow. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Council’s Local Plan and issues of concern to residents, as well as taking the opportunity for a general catch up. Ensuring the voice of constituents is heard at the correct level is very important and during these meetings I take the opportunity to do just that. Wyre Council are the planning authority and I having a good working relationship with them which allows me to

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) pass on the concerns of my constituents. Other important meetings which have taken place recently include discussions with senior Police Officers. Again constituents contact me highlighting many issues. These range from knife crime to police funding. I wrote in a recent article how pleased I was to have been given the opportunity to accompany a local Police Officer on vehicle patrol in the local area. It is vital that I see situations from many perspectives and it was great to speak to the Local Officer as well as Senior Officers. I believe we have an outstanding Police Force locally and, indeed, throughout Lancashire. In my last article I spoke of my sadness at the news that former Wyre Councillor and Mayor Gordon MaCann had sadly passed away. Since then his funeral has taken place at St Oswaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church and I am certain it was a comfort to the family to see so many people in attendance. A fitting tribute to a much loved local representative and champion of the people. 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 ways to contact me is by e-mail, with a brief description of the issues you wish to raise and your contact details. Get in Touch 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 02072 195 804 or my Constituency Office on (01995) 672977, email me at wallaceb@ parliament.uk or write to me at the House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Ben Wallace MP

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GARSTANG WALKING FESTIVAL Sat 4th May to Sun 12th May Over forty guided walks and activities to choose from with something for everyone. The Friends of Garstang Walking are a group of dedicated volunteers who along with Wyre’s Countryside Rangers organise and lead many of the walks. Their aim is to assist you in learning about and enjoying the beauty of our local environment. Walkers will be able to experience the best of springtime in the countryside around Garstang, the Forest of Bowland and the Fylde Plain. Enjoy bluebell woodlands, wildlife, scenic views, local history and also explore the wetlands and the coast. This year’s long distance challenge is the Wyre Way – a three day challenge walk, which will take place over the Bank Holiday weekend (places are limited). For

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GARSTANG CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL This year’s Garstang & District’s Children’s Festival takes place on the Spring Bank Holiday, Mon 27th May. The procession starts at 11:00am and proceeds to the Market Cross for the crowning of the 2019 Festival Queen, Emily Guy. More information will be available on the Facebook page and website - details of which can be found at the end of this article. It is still possible to enter a float. If you or rf te free a c n We lute iets g d

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CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL (cont) would like to enter please contact Frank Worthington (01995) 604628. There will be free rides and amusements on Moss Lane playing field during the afternoon, together with children’s games (also free). The Festival catering tents will be open for business as usual with a range of refreshments available. If anyone would like to offer their help with the catering it would be most appreciated, just get in touch with us. The fancy dress competition is always popular and we hope to attract even more entrants this year. Anyone can enter – if you feel like taking part entries are accepted from 5:15pm on Moss Lane playing fields, with judging taking place between 5:30pm and 6:00pm and along the procession route (more information will be given in the Programme nearer the event).

A gardeners paradise offering a fantastic afternoon out. Visit our temperate and tropical zones and have a jungle like experience. See tea, sugar cane and coffee growing. Explore our Gold award winning gardens with themed borders. WE STOCK • Rare and unusual plants • Trees • Bulbs • Fruit & Veg • Bird Care • Seeds Garden tours for groups, clubs and schools available on request. Myerscough College Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RY t: 01995 642130 e: tmelia@myerscough.ac.uk

Maintaining the safety of the children taking part in the procession, as well as those watching, is always a high priority. If you could spare a couple of hours on the day to help as a steward it would be much appreciated (you will also get a prime spot to watch from!). As always the committee depends on help from local people. One of the biggest tasks is collecting donations from all the homes around the town. If you could spare a couple of hours to help please get in touch – it is easy to do and very much needed. Business and House to House collections will start at the beginning of May – please help by making a donation. This year there will be donation envelopes available for those who miss the House to House collectors, these will make it easy to drop off donations at designated locations around the town centre. David Lewis 07739 429 174 facebook.com/GarstangChildrensFestival www.garstangchildrensfestival.org

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OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S

The Big Heave-ho Comes to Scorton

Our meeting of the Out Rawcliffe Over 60’s took place at the Village Hall on Tues 2nd April. 26 members attended, all given a warm welcome by the Chairman, Mr. John Ireland.

Prepare for a wild ride as engine-busting, ear-rattling mini tractor pulling debuts at this year’s Scorton Steam ahead of a planned tractor pulling championship event at the same Scorton Showground venue next year. Watch everything from souped up ride-on lawnmowers to highly strung methanolinjected, supercharged V8 engine tractors rip it up to get the furthest down a 100m dirt track pulling the heaviest weight. For anyone who prefers the horsepower generated by engines of a by-gone era, the 15th annual Scorton Steam gathering, which takes place on Sat 15th June and Sun 16th June, remains one of the North West’s biggest yearly steam fests, showcasing a collection of more than 600 vehicles of all vintages. In addition, the main arena attraction for 2019 will see the return of the world famous Purple Helmets Motorcycle Stunt team. Engines blend with family fun as Scorton Steam celebrates Father’s Day weekend with fairground rides, crafts, live music, beer tent, food and shopping stalls all spread over 30 acres to make it the perfect day out for all generations, especially given its location off the A6 just 15 minutes from either Junction 32 or 33 of M6. Scorton Steam opens daily at 9:00 am but visitors can camp from Friday to Sunday night. At night, Scorton changes from a carnival to a festival vibe with illuminated vehicle displays, licensed bar, food and music.

Ethel Davies and Jane Webster were given birthday cards as they will be celebrating special birthdays this month. 20 games of dominoes were played and prizes presented to the winners: 1st John Higginson, 2nd Jane Webster, 3rd Ethel Davies, 4th John Horrocks, 5th Barbara Newton, 6th Kathleen Woodman. The booby prize went to Joyce Williamson. Refreshments followed, then the raffle, gifts kindly donated by the members. The May trip to Grassington and Ilkley will be on Thurs 30th May. Usual pickup points and times. Our next meeting, the AGM, will be held on

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OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S (cont) Tues 7th May, starting at 7:00pm. The evening was brought to a close with Mr Ireland expressing his appreciation of help given on the night and thanking everyone for coming. He wished all a safe journey home. Jane Webster

and chat over a brew and cake. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Next month we will be having the stall outside the Market Hall, on Sat 22nd June and look forward to seeing you all there. As always we will be available to assist, in any way we can, with Parkinson’s related queries.

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CHARITY EVENING

After a very busy and successful awareness event at Barton Grange Garden Centre our attentions turn to fundraising. The first event is the Charity Coffee Morning at Garstang URC on Thurs 2nd May between 10:00am and 12 noon. There will be homemade cakes, books and bric-a-brac for sale along with a raffle and tombola. There will be plenty of time to sit

Gt. Eccleston Ladies N.F.U. are holding their Charity Evening on Mon 13th May 7:30pm at Out Rawcliffe Village Hall. There will be the usual stalls and raffle. Admission is £5 including a plate supper. Proceeds will go to the Alzheimers Society Everyone welcome. Margaret Higginson (01253) 790414

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BIKES & BARROWS FESTIVAL displayed throughout the village. Some are themed, some relate to current affairs and some are just plain wacky! For more information please call (01524) 791329. For a full list of all the events and timings please visit www.bikesandbarrows. com or www.facebook.com/bikesandbarrows

Scorton Sat 4th May - Mon 6th May Scorton Bikes & Barrows Festival is back for its 9th year this May Day bank holiday weekend. This quirky annual festival raises vital funds for the community and is action packed with events to suit everyone - families, cyclists, runners, music lovers, walkers and visitors wanting to enjoy a day out. The main feature of the Festival is the decorated bicycles and wheelbarrows

With children’s entertainment including a bouncy castle, zorbs and much more, plus live music, food and a bar on the village field all weekend the whole village is buzzing. The festival starts at 1:00pm on Sat 4th May with the Rose Queen procession and crowning.This year we have the return of the world famous Red Barrows, with some ‘really tight formation barrowing’, followed by the children’s fair and events on the field. There is ‘Have a Go’ archery with The Olde Delph Bowmen on the church field all three days; hawk and falcon displays on the field

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BIKES & BARROWS FESTIVAL (cont) on Sat 4th May and starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are £6.50 and are available from Scorton Village Shop or via (01524) 791329. Lancashire Food & Gift Fair, Scorton Village Hall

on Saturday and Sunday; a Spring Fair at the Village Hall; a dog show; emergency services vehicles: classic and sports car displays, including MG’s and Aston Martins; food and craft fairs; afternoon teas, a fun run; A 10k road run; Morris Dancing, wheel barrow racing and finally, on Monday afternoon, the not to be missed egg throwing competition! Blackpool Brass Band Concert, St Peter’s Church, Scorton Come along to St Peter’s Church for a musical evening featuring popular classics from Blackpool Brass Band. The concert is

Over 20 stalls selling foods and gifts including jewellery, ceramics, homeware, textiles, gifts, beauty, cakes, candles, pies, soaps, cheeses, preserves, crafts and much more. The event is on Mon 6th May from 10:30am - 4:00am and entry is free. For more information please call Joanne (01524) 791818. Refreshments are available all weekend and there are over £1,000 of raffle prizes to be won. It really is all your Bank Holiday entertainment in one! Full parking facilities. www.bikesandbarrows.co.uk kevinmorley2@gmail.com www.facebook.com/bikesandbarrows Kevin Morley 07907 433 391

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SATURDAY 04 MAY 10am to 5pm 11.30am to 5pm 11.30am to 5pm 1pm to 2pm 1pm to 5pm 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Spring Fair in the Village Hall, with MG Car Club Display Horus hawks and falcons hands on display on Church Field Archery Group on the Church Field - Have a Go! Rose Queen Procession followed by Crowning and Best Exhibits Awards on the Playing Field Zorbs, bouncy castle and Fair Attractions on the Playing Field Blackpool Brass Band Concert St Peter’s Church - tickets from Spar

SUNDAY 05 MAY 9.15am to 10am 10.30am to 12pm 11am to 5pm 11am to 5pm 12pm to 5pm 12pm to 5pm 12pm to 5pm 1pm to 5pm 4pm to 5pm

Children’s Fun Run Sporting Event (Sign-on in the School) Sherriff 10K Road Run from The Square (Sign-on in the School) Classic and sports car displays in The Square, including Pilling Car Club All day afternoon teas in the Village Hall, from the W.I. Zorbs, bouncy castle and Fair Attractions on the Playing Field Archery Group on the Church Field - Have a Go! Horus hawks and falcons hands on display on Church Field Honk Youth Street Band and Folk Music Concert on the Playing Field Songs of Praise at The Methodist Chapel, all welcome

MONDAY 06 MAY 10am to 11.30am 10.30am to 4pm 11am to 4pm 11am to 4pm 12pm to 5pm 12pm to 5pm 1pm to 4.30pm 1pm to 5pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Fun Dog Show on the Village Field, registration from 9.30 Food, gift and craft fair in the Village Hall Aston Martin’s in The Square Morris Owners Club in The Square Zorbs, bouncy castle and Fair Attractions on the Playing Field Archery Group on the Church Field - Have a Go! Mr. Wilson’s 2nd Liners Band & Music and Dance on the Playing Field Quadrille Ceilidh Band on the Playing Field Wheelbarrow Racing on the Playing Field Egg Throwing Tournament on the Playing Field - Join in!

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HORROCKSES We buy and sell a large selection of quality household, garden furniture, antiques & vintage collectibles. Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm We also undertake full / partial house clearances and a professional and insured house removal service.

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CATTERALL GARDENING CLUB Hello again to the happy gardeners of Catterall and district! We are always so lucky to have such excellent speakers and April was no exception when we had Christine and Jayne from Greenthumb answering all our lawn care problems. This was followed by Cyril Williams on the subject ‘Growing Vegetables My Way.... and I’m Getting Old’. Thank you to all for educational and entertaining talks. Our next meeting is on Tues 21st May 7:00pm - 9:00pm at Catterall Village Hall. Ian and Sheila Lowe of High Park Nursery, Southport will give us a practical demonstration in how to make ‘Perfect Baskets and Tubs’ and will bring plants to sell. Ian and Sheila specialise in pinks and carnations. The annual membership remains at £15, while visitors pay £3 at the door. This includes fabulous home made cakes, tea or coffee. Raffle items are always welcome and also any spare plants for the plant sales table in aid of Club funds. Join our small and friendly group of gardening enthusiasts. Happy Gardening! Jan Finch (01995) 604771 Netta Parker (01995) 605385

GARSTANG IN BLOOM We are back to our evening gardening sessions now that the days are longer. We work mainly on the perennial beds at this time of year, tidying, pruning and weeding. You may have spotted us on Wednesdays at the top of the High St car park or down by the borders and beds outside Sainsbury’s and the Farmers. We are also planning and planting the new

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GARSTANG IN BLOOM (cont) garden in memory of Norah Hoyles, also located at the top of the High St. Old shrubs past their sell-by date have been removed, the large tree has been pruned and signs have been relocated. Hopefully at the time of reading this, the old and dilapidated phone box will have disappeared too! We are having a plant sale on Sat 18th May, 9:00am - 2:00pm. There will be lots of small to medium pots containing perennials, shrubs, vegetable plants, houseplants and herbs, all at bargain prices. We’ll be on the High St by the Market Hall. This is the perfect time of year to refresh your garden or plan your troughs and planters and if you have any spare plants to donate to the stall, they’ll be very welcome. We’d be grateful of your support as this is an important fundraiser for us. We’d also like to thank Bombshell Betty Boutique for the raffle that raised £230 for our funds. Fantastic work, Naomi!

Tuesday, an exhibition which most members will be keen to enter and which lasts the whole of May. The Jean Grange Exhibition is one of the principle exhibitions of the year and always brings out some of our best works. A visit to Garstang Art Centre will be very worth while during this month on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays to view the original artworks and possibly buy one! And so the Group continues with a very busy programme throughout the year every Wednesday afternoon (except at Christmas!) For more information, just pop in to Garstang Arts Centre on Wednesdays between 1:15pm and 4:00pm or contact Carolyn Wood (01253) 812270. Bill Barnes

The Bloom team are out gardening every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm and we meet at the High St car park. Our hi-vis attire will ensure that you stand out from the crowd. Come and join us to make Garstang equally dazzling! Gill Bergman

GARSTANG PAINTING GROUP May starts off on the very first day in the month, with a workshop for members only, run by Judith Farnworth. This workshop should be most interesting as it is entitled ‘Quick techniques in Flowers and Butterflies’ and sounds most intriguing. The medium is watercolour which is always popular within the Group. On Sat 4th May all entries for this year’s Jean Grange Exhibition should be handed in. The Exhibition opens the following

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GARSTANG ST THOMAS’ CHURCH

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Unique Wedding Fayre Sun 23rd June 12 noon to 3:30pm

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2nd Sunday - 10:30am Sunday for Everyone – an informal, contemporary service for all. 4th Sunday - 7:00pm Café Church - an informal service in the Parish Hall with tea and cake! Sunday Club for young people 4 - 14. A fun way to learn and grow with Jesus. Meets in church at 10:25am every Sunday. Friday Youth for young people 10 - 16. A term time only programme of films, sports, crafts and games. £1:50 a week. 7:30pm 9:00pm on Friday night in the Parish Hall next to St Thomas’ church.

Love Garstang had a record number of loyalty cards entered into this quarter’s draw - 197 to be exact! This means that you have supported your local businesses by spending a minimum of £9,850 pounds locally whilst getting your card stamped! Thank you! This quarter’s lucky winner was drawn by Joyce at B&S Supplies. Our luck winner is Jean Rogers! Congratulations Jean - we hope you enjoy spending your £50 of Love Garstang vouchers. Our next draw takes place on Sun 30th June so keep collecting those stamps and our next winner could be you!

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GREY MATTER TEST (ans p55)

1. Which Rochdale born singer and actress 11. In which town’s registery office did Prince Charles marry Camilla Parkerwas born Grace Stansfield in 1898? Bowles? 2. What flavour does the Greek spirit ouzo

12. What is added to white wine to make a spritzer? 3. From what country do Volvo and Saab 13. What breed of dog is also known as an cars come? Alsatian? 4. Which singer’s most commercially successful song was ‘The Lady in Red’ 14. Who was the last Viceroy of India? in 1986? 15. In which stately home was Winston have?

5. Who drowned in 1991 after falling overboard from his yacht Lady Ghislaine? 16. 6. What term is given to a plant that lasts for more than two years? 17.

Churchill born in 1874?

10. What colour is Lapis Lazuli?

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Into which planet did Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 crash in 1994?

In which county is the royal residence 7. Who was Vice President to George W of Sandringham? Bush? 18. What colour are Palomino horses? 8. Iceberg is a variety of which vegetable? 19. Which English football team play home 9. Used in beer making, what are dried in games at Molineux? an oast house? 20. Which Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd-Webber

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ROTARY Directory of Organisations

Local

Garstang Rotary Club is preparing a Directory of Local Organisations. It is generally accepted that peoples’ wellbeing is enhanced by regular participation in social activities. We are fortunate to live in an area that has a rich variety of local organisations that cater for virtually every interest and need. Magazines like ‘Focus’ and ‘In Focus’ do an excellent job of publishing information about the activities of many of these organisations. However, there is a significant number of organisations who do not regularly correspond with the editors of these magazines and this makes it harder for people to find out about and contact these organisations. Likewise, Tourist Information Centres have information about local organisations, but they struggle to maintain and update this information.

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Those that provide companionship and social activities – for example luncheon clubs, Women’s Institutes and drop-in coffee sessions.

To ensure that information about your organisation is included in the directory, please get in touch with us by e-mail at or weatherell¬_roger@hotmail.com telephone at 07711 129 604 before Sun 30th June to make sure that your organisation is included on our list. We will then contact you to obtain your formal agreement to being included in the Directory and to agree the content of your entry. Rotary Stroke Awareness Day Thurs 9th May For many years Rotary throughout Great Britain and Ireland has been running events associated with Stroke Awareness. In particular, to raise the public awareness of

As part of its service to our community the Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre has decided to publish a Directory of Local Organisations and intends to produce this in a printed format and on-line. We want this directory to be as comprehensive as possible. So far, we have identified around 75 organisations operating in Garstang and Over Wyre using the entries in local magazines and the knowledge of our members, but we believe that there are many more than this. We are interested in three types of organisations: • •

Those that offer opportunities for people to volunteer – for example, charity shops and visiting schemes. Those that cater for specific interests – for example singing groups, reading circles and walking groups.

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SCORTON WI

one of the main causes of strokes: high blood pressure.

Tues 4th May 7:30pm Scorton Methodist Chapel

Thanks to the generosity of Booths in Garstang, the skill of trained staff from Heartbeat and the assistance of the Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre, there is an opportunity to have your blood pressure checked on Thurs 9th May between 10:00am and 12:30pm.

The Senior Moments Duo will be treating us to a medley of songs and sketches on the theme of age.

The test will be located on the 1st floor of the Booths store in Garstang and is conducted in confidential surroundings. Subject to the number of people requiring the service the actual test takes a matter of minutes.

GARSTANG PHOENIX WI

You are never too young, too fit or too old to have a stroke, so please remember the date and turn up for this quick and painless test. Event Organiser Richard Weatherell 07711 129 604 Don Goodier (01995) 603720 GALLOWAY’S SOCIAL CLUB

New members are always welcome whatever their age. Mary Hodges (01995) 604755

Wed 8th May 2:00pm Garstang United Reformed Church Hall Our speaker for the May meeting of Garstang Phoenix WI will be Barbara McDougal who will be speaking about dementia from a personal standpoint - this is a topic that has had a lot of publicity of late. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Visitors and potential new members are very welcome to attend the meetings and will be greeted on arrival by a member of the Committee.

On Wed 1st May we welcome again our friend Colin who will be entertaining us with his music. On Wed 15th May we will have a member’s meeting followed on Wed 29th May by a visit from Janet Nelson who will be talking about ‘Life in the Victorian Days’.

This would be a wonderful opportunity for newcomers to Garstang to meet people and hopefully make new friends.

We are a small but friendly mixed club and meet alternate Wednesday afternoons 2:00pm - 4:00pm at St Helen’s Church Hall, Churchtown, and are open for anyone suffering from sight problems.

Tues 7th May 7:30pm Claughton Village Hall

We have a speaker or entertainer most meetings followed by light refreshments and raffle. For those who reside in the local area free transport can usually be provided. If anyone is interested in either joining the club or would like to volunteer in helping those less able, then do not hesitate to contact me at the number below. Lorna Musgrove (01995) 471319

Lesley Wilson (01995) 605274

CLAUGHTON ON BROCK WI

Thank you to Ferrari’s for a delicious meal to celebrate our 99th Claughton on Brock WI Birthday Party. It was an evening full of chatter and fun. This is exactly what our WI group does best. I can’t wait for next year when we’ll be celebrating our 100th in great style. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month. Why not join us in May when our little grey cells will have to be working hard as the competition is ‘Four Letter Words From RESOLUTIONS’.

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CLAUGHTON ON BROCK WI (cont) This is our Resolutions meeting. There will also be a Book and Plant stall, so please bring any spare books or plants along with you. It all adds to our Club funds. We are very grateful for all your donations.See you in May everyone! Maureen Collinson (01995) 640519 maureencollinson@hotmail.co.uk

KIRKLAND WI Wed 8th May 7:30pm Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall ‘Visit a Garden Near You’ - Geoff Fletcher will tell us about the Open Garden Scheme, how people can take part and the opportunities to visit beautiful private gardens. Kirkland WI meets at the Memorial Hall at 7.30 the second Wednesday in the month. Visitors are always welcome. Susan Douglass (01772) 865997

GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS Donations The Race Night held in April at Kirkland Memorial Hall was a great success with all 117 guests enjoying a fun evening. Everyone betted heavily using their initial free £25 stake money provided and consumed an excellent fish and chip supper for a ‘knockdown’ price of £10 a ticket. Our thanks go to all of the race sponsors and those who helped to support this event in any way. It had been agreed in advance that proceeds, still to be finalised, would be shared between three chosen charities;- the North West Children’s Society, Bowland and Pennine Mountain Rescue Team and Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The Lions have decide to donate a sum of £100 to support and sponsor Garstang

CHERESTANC WI Wed 22nd May 7:30pm St Thomas’ Hall, Church Street, Garstang PR3 1PA We meet at 7:30pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Our speaker this evening will be Graham Farrell on ‘Life as a Magistrate’. Please feel free to come along and join us. It is a great way of getting to know local people. A list of our monthly meetings for 2019 can be found on the WI website at www.thewi.org. uk In the search box enter Cherestanc and follow the link. New members and visitors always welcome. For further details, or to arrange for a current member to greet you at the door, please contact Eileen Berry (01995) 603005. Linda Bark

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS (cont) Cricket Club who are due to hold their beer festival in May. A further donation of £300 is to be made to Garstang in Bloom in addition to our previous support for their projects/activities including that given towards the Norah Hoyles memorial garden. A presentation was made to the Lions by the local Achieve, Change and Engagement Charity about their work to re-engage vulnerable or disaffected young people (ages 11-25 years). Our club are keen to support their intended work in the Garstang area and would want to help in a variety of ways which could providing access to local networks and also future fund raising events. The Lions Club will be organising another delivery soon to Fylde Women’s Aid who have a continued need for new clothing items (babies, small children or ladies), new toys, new cosmetic or new toiletries. This appeal is ongoing with our collection point being the Resource Centre (the offices of the old Liberal Club) on Bridge Street. Events and Activities 25 giant luxury Easter Eggs have been raffled this April in various local public houses, cafes and businesses and total raised, when known, will be used to enable the Lions to support a wide range of local charities and organisations. A number of Lions have agreed to assist with the Colour Dash event to be held on Sun 12th May which is in aid of St John’s Hospice. The Annual Children’s Festival will take place on Mon 27th May with most of our members being on duty as either marshals, stewards or officials. This event signals the beginning of a busy period for us all in terms of supporting local events, shows and galas. If you want to join our growing membership then you would be very welcome. Further information is available on our website at

www.garstanglions.co.uk or you can just speak to any member about what we do or come along to our meetings held on the third Tue of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm. Chris Wilkinson

FORGET-ME-NOTS Wesley’s Coffee Lounge Garstang Methodist Church Every Tuesday afternoon 1:00pm - 2:30pm. A lighthearted social group for friendship and chat, for people missing loved ones in any situation. Come and go as you please. Rev Keith available if needed. Ruth Rendle (01995) 602006

STH LANCASTER SPEAKER’S CLUB South Lancaster Speaker’s Club offers tuition from some highly experienced public speakers for people to develop the art of public speaking in a positive, friendly and stimulating environment. Make things better for yourself and others by becoming a better speaker, better listener, better presenter and better leader. We meet fortnightly from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Church Schoolroom, Forton, PR3 0AB on most 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from September to May. For further information visit our website at www.southlancasterspeakers.club or email me at davidknox49@hotmail.co.uk David Knox (01524) 805554

CANCER HELP (PRESTON) LTD Sat 11th May 10:00am – 12:30pm Plant Sale & Coffee Morning Croston House, Croston Rd, Garstang Many plants for sale. All welcome. Judy Law (01772) 793344

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