Over Wyre Focus Magazine - May 2019

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

Issue 234


What’s on Over Wyre

Wednesday 1st Thursday 2nd Friday 3rd Saturday 4th Sunday 5th Tuesday 7th Wednesday 8th Thursday 9th Friday 10th Saturday 11th

Meat Bingo - Winmarleigh Village Hall Pilling Lane WI Meeting - St Oswald’s Parish Hall Over Wyre Harmony & Health - Hambleton Village Hall (weekly) Fleetwood Walk - Memorial Park (also 28th) Garstang Camera Club (also 8th) SSRA Meeting - The Seven Stars Galloways - St Helen’s Church Hall (also 15th & 29th) Stalmine Gardening Club - Stalmine Village Hall Charity Lunch & Fashion Show - Ferrari’s Hotel & Lodge Stalmine Walk - The Seven Stars Local Elections Take Place Parkinsons UK Charity Coffee Morning - Garstang URC Time to Dance - Hambleton Village Hall Stalmine Village Hall Bingo (also 17th) Hambleton Choral Group Spring Concert - Hambleton URC Hall First Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library Garstang Walking Festival (until 12th) Hambleton Choral Group Spring Concert - Hambleton URC Hall Preesall Council Surgery - Knott End Library Scorton Bikes & Barrows Festival - Scorton Village (until 6th) Preesall Bowling Club (also 26th) Calder Vale Bluebell Walk (also 12th, 19th & 26th) Messy Church - Stalmine St James’s Church Knott End Beach Volunteer Beach Clean Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 14th & 28th) Folk Dance Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 14th) & 21st Out Rawcliffe Over 60s AGM - Out Rawcliffe Village Hall Hambleton Parish Council Meeting - Hambleton Village Hall Mental Health Support Group - St Oswald’s Hall Over Wyre Medical Centre Front Room Grand Opening Young at Heart Social - Knott End Library (also 22nd) Age UK Lancs Older Veteran’s Talk - Over Wyre Medical Centre Rotary Stroke Awareness Day - Booths Garstang Hambleton WI (also 13th, 29th and 30th May) Creative Writing Group - Knott End Library Help Beat Cancer Luncheon - The Villa Northern Night - St Oswald’s Parish Hall Get Creative Week - Knott End Library (until 19th) Craft Fair - Knott End Library

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What’s on Over Wyre

Saturday 11th Sunday 12th Monday 13th Tuesday 14th Thursday 16th Friday 17th Saturday 18th Sunday 19th Monday 20th Tuesday 21st Thursday 23rd Friday 24th Sunday 26th Monday 27th Tuesday 28th Wednesday 29th

Coffee Morning - Hambleton URC Hall Plant Sale & Coffee Morning - Croston House Bob Williamson Park Working Group Hambleton Bowling Club Scramble Christian Aid Week (until 18th) Great Eccleston Ladies N.F.U Charity Evening Family History Society - The Squash Over Wyre Art - Art Improvisation Workshop Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 20th) Garstang Recorded Music Society - Garstang Arts Centre Over Wyre Ladies - Juniper Close Community Room (also 28th) Bingo, Friends of Trinity Hospice - St Oswald’s Church Hall Inter-generational Knitting Challenge - Knott End Library Origami for Wellbeing - - Knott End Library Clerk to Preesall Town Council - Knott End Library OWSAC - St Oswald’s Parish Hall PIlling Lane WI Fashion Show - Knott End Golf Club Learn how to Knit and Crochet - Knott End Library Mobile Library - Pilling Time to Dance - St Oswald’s Parish Hall Strawberry Tea - Stalmine St James’s Church Cleveleys Walks - Community Centre Hambleton in Bloom Cruise from Barton Grange Chapel Singers Sunday - Pilling Methodist Chapel Messy Games - Lighthouse Community Church Preesall Town Council Meeting - Youth & Community Centre Mindful Eating - Knott End Library Over Wyre Gardening Club - St Bernard’s Church Hall Fitbods Charity Aerobathon - St Oswald’s Church Hall Garstang Floral Art Group - Garstang Arts Centre Stalmine Village Hall AGM Carleton Walk - Castle Gardens Hotel Poetry Appreciation Group - Garstang Arts Centre Brew & Book Sale - Knott End Library Inner Wheel - Best Western Golf and Country Hotel Hambleton Fun Walk / Run - The Shovels Inn Garstang Children’s Festival Fylde Bird Club - The River Wyre Knott End Walk - The Ferry Cafe

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CHARITY EVENING

STALMINE GARDENING CLUB

Great Eccleston Ladies N.F.U. are holding their Charity Evening on Mon 13th May 7:30pm at Out Rawcliffe Village Hall.

Thurs 2nd May 8:00pm Stalmine 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.

We meet on the first Thursday of the month. Visitors very welcome. For more details phone 700232.

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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

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St Oswald’s Church Hall Wed 8th May 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Fri 3rd May 7:30pm - 10:30pm Hableton Village Hall, Church Lane, Hambleton

Anyone who is experiencing, or has a loved one or someone close to them who is affected by mental health issues is invited to come along to this group. We meet every second Wednesday of the month. Pauline Teague 07583 039 804 Email: sisterteague@hotmail.co.uk

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Fri 17th May 7:30pm - 10:30pm St. Oswald’s Parish Hall, Lancaster Rd, Preesall Popular Sequence, Ballroom and Latin. Admission £4:00 including Refreshments. Steve Coughlan 07868 736 820

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Fri 3rd & 17th May 7:30pm Stalmine Village Hall

Scramble Sun 12th May 1:00pm

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

Please come and join us and support your local Bowling Club.

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Everyone will be made most welcome.

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Tues 14th & 28th May 2:00pm Juniper Close Community Room, Preesall

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

STALMINE VILLAGE HALL AGM

Thurs 16th May 2:00pm - 4:00pm St Oswald’s Parish Hall As it is our second birthday party we are having a chocolate demonstration and afternoon tea.

New committee members welcome

As we need to know how many will be attending this will be by ticket only which can be obtained from Chris White (01253) 813719.

David Makinson (01253) 700232

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Thurs 23rd May 7:30pm Village Hall

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

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

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

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)

VOLUNTEER BEACH CLEAN Knott End Beach Tues 7th May 10:00am - 11:45am Join the great British Spring Clean. Help keep Knott End beach looking its best.

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CHARITY LUNCH & FASHION SHOW

Meet in the car park behind the Coastguard Station. Gloves, hi-viz vests, bags, hoops and pickers all provided.

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FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE Over Wyre Group Prize Bingo Tues 14th May 7:30pm for 8:00pm at St Oswald’s Church Hall, Preesall. Also tickets will be on sale around and about for our Grand Raffle. This will be drawn at our Afternoon Tea on Sat 1st June at The Shovels Inn at 2:00pm.

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 priced £25 or information from (01995) 640185. Sandra Allan

SERENITY SPIRITUAL CENTRE Preesall Community & Youth Centre

Admission for tea is by ticket only, available by calling the number below.

We meet every Wednesday at 7:30pm. Door charge £4.

Ken Horne (01253) 812947

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May Events

Next Meeting

Sat 5th May 3:30pm - 5:00pm Messy Church

Thurs 13th June at the Civic Centre Poulton from 1:00 pm.

Messy Church is a chance for families with primary school children to meet together for fun, stories, songs, crafts and food. We meet on the first Saturday of each month and we would love you to join us.

It will run as a drop in event and people are free to come and go. Roger Brooks

Baby and Toddler Group

Sun 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th May 11:00am - 12:00pm

A warm welcome awaits parents or carers and pre-school children to chat and play. We meet from 10:30am - 11:45am each Tuesday during term time. Sat 18th May 2:30pm – 4:00pm Strawberry Teas Please come along and join us to raise funds to support the work of Christian Aid. Gill Keighley

CALDER VALE BLUEBELL WALK

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GARSTANG WALKING FESTIVAL 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.

Sat 4th May to Sun 12th May Garstang Walking Festival will include over forty guided walks and activities to choose from with something for everyone. Whether you are new to the area or have lived locally for years there will be something new for you to discover. 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

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 so be sure to book early. For more information contact the Visit Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, Garstang, Lancashire, PR3 1EF (01995) 602125. You can also pick up a brochure from many local shops, cafes and businesses or look us up on Facebook at Garstang Walking Festival. Keith Montgomery

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ANNUAL ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION St John The Baptist Church, Pilling We will be holding our Annual Art and Craft Exhibition on Sat 1st June and Sun 2nd June in the Church and Church Hall to raise funds for St John’s Church. Artists of all ages are invited to submit paintings for display in the Church. There will be no hanging fee this year and anyone who wishes to display their paintings may do so without the need to offer them for sale. Paintings by young artists will be particularly welcome as long as they are suitably framed. Visitors to the display in Church will be invited to vote for their favourite painting with a small prize for ‘Best in Show’. Please contact me for more details and application form. Closing date for entries to be included in the catalogue is Fri 24th May. If you would like a craft stall please contact Elizabeth Cookson (01253) 790537 Email

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Crafts and refreshments will be on sale in the Church Hall where visitors can come and enjoy an afternoon tea. There will be a charge of £1 per person for a catalogue and to view the paintings in the Church. Artwork by local school children will also be on display. Carol Mayland (01253) 790822 Email carolmayland@aol.co.uk

PILLING EGG HUNT Pilling held it’s first community Easter Egg Hunt on the New Community Field on Sat 13th April. Families had fun searching for eggs and solving clues. Everyone who entered received a chocolate egg and there was a grand prize draw for a giant chocolate Ostrich egg! There were refreshments on the field and the

event was followed by a disco at The Elletson Arms where the fun continued with an egg decorating competition and raffle. We had a visit from Pilling’s own giant chicken to judge the egg competition. The event was held to raise much needed funds for the approaching Coffee Feast. Thanks to everyone who supported the event either by making refreshments, providing raffle prizes or simply turning up to support. Look out for more events in the near future. Katrina Bell (01253) 790649

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STALMINE BOWLING CLUB Well, here we are at the beginning of another Bowling Season. The Green was opened by our new President, Glenys Singleton on Sun 17th March. Since then all Leagues are underway and thus far, although the weather has been changeable and cold, all games have been played without cancellations. We have 14 teams who represent Stalmine Bowling Club in the various Leagues – Male/ Female/Veterans/Mixed. During the Bowling season, as a Club, we hold six Club competitions on Sundays during the season. The first of these is the Higham Trophy (Mixed Doubles) Competition, which is being held on the afternoon of Sun 19th May. If you are already a member of the Club, and would like to participate, please make sure to add

WYRE COACHES MAY TRIPS The Courtyard Tarleton - £9.00 Wednesday 1st 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm) Skipton via Clitheroe Market - £11.00 Saturday 4th 0930 - home by 1800 (6:00pm) Your Preston City Centre Choice or Dobbies Garden Centre - £7.00 Wednesday 8th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm)

Oswaldtwistle Mill - £9.00 Wednesday 15th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm) Penrith & Kendal via the scenic A6 - £12.00 Saturday 18th 0930 - home by 1800 (6:00pm) Lytham St Annes or Morrisons Blackpool - £5.50 Wednesday 22nd 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm) Chorley Flat Iron Market - £9.00 Tuesday 28th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm)

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your name to the list in the Clubhouse. Are you a Bowler/Novice/Male/Female? Would you like to play competitive Bowls as a member of a League team and/or would you like to take part in our Club competitions? We would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining our very friendly Club. If you are a member or prospective member of the Club, we are proposing to hold ‘Roll-Ups’ on a Monday evening during the season, in order to hone skills and maybe pick up some new ones! If you’d like to find out more about any of the above, then please get in touch. Jan Foster 07881 868 322

PILLING LANE WI We had a brilliant night for our April meeting as we were entertained by the Fylde Ukulele Network (FUN). They certainly were FUN with quips and comedy as well as popular music that had us all tapping our feet and doing hand jive. A good night was had by all. Our next meeting will be on Wed 1st May at St Oswald’s Parish Hall at 7:30pm when we will be given a flower arranging demonstration. On Thurs 16th May we are holding a Fashion Show by our local boutique Hangar 1 at Knott End Golf Club. Tickets are £5 including tea and biscuits and a raffle all starting at 7:30pm. Tickets can be bought from any member of the WI and at Hangar 1. Anne Bewes (01253) 811712

HAMBLETON WI Angela from M & Co came with a variety of garments to show and sell us, saying it was the first Pop Up Shop they had done from their branch at Cleveleys.

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HAMBLETON WI (cont) She had worked for them for 16 years and enjoys every day there. Assisted by Tracey and Michele, who did some very fast clothes changes, we were shown a lovely array of spring wear ranging from tops, skirts, dresses, jeans and handbags. Our own Joyce Williamson volunteered for the cat walk and paraded a multi-coloured three quarter coat. She looked stunning. Diary Dates Fri 10th May – WI Group Meeting hosts are Stalmine. 7:15pm at the Village Hall, Stalmine. Mon 13th May – Monthly Meeting 7:30pm URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane. A Gin Tasting evening by Booths of Poulton. Competition an Artisan Gin based cocktail recipe. Wed 29th May – Little Thornton Quiz Nite, St. John’s Church Hall 7:15pm with refreshments. Thurs 30th May – 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

FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Over Wyre Group Mon 13th May 10:00am The Squash, Lancaster Road, Knott End The Family History Group are moving venue and from Mon 13th May we will be holding our meetings at The Squash, Lancaster Road, Knott End. We will meet there on the first Monday of the month at 10:00am - 12 noon unless it is a Bank Holiday and then it is the week after. (hence why we are meeting on 13th May). New members are always welcome. Carol Shuttleworth (01253) 465951

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CARE HOME CONNECTS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY The family residing in Kepplegate Care Home in Preesall had a wonderful evening when they were entertained by the local Beaver Scouts, who achieved an Ac�vity Badge at the same �me! The boys, aged between six and eight years & all dressed in their dis�nc�ve turquoise uniforms, tu interacted with the elderly people for a fun-packed evening. Most made themselves busy with arts and cra�s, while others played chess or helped with crossword puzzles.

Care Home Manager, Lilia Higginson, said “It was great to see the Beavers and our Kepplegate family ge�ng along so well together and it gave everyone a real boost on a grey evening!” Some days later John Ramsey and Jessie Meylan were accompanied by two of the team to Kepplegate represent the care company at the “launching” of the defibrillator at nearby Carter’s Charity near Primary School. There has been a defibrillator at the school for a few years, but as it was situated inside the school building, it was only available for use during school hours.

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HAMBLETON CHORAL GROUP Spring Concert Fri 3rd May 7:30pm & Sat 4th May 2:30pm United Reformed Church Hall, Sandy Lane, Hambleton Tickets £5 including refreshments, obtainable from members or ring (01253) 700963 or (01253) 810153. Please come along and enjoy an evening of popular music. Dorothy Haworth

OVER WYRE HARMONY & HEALTH 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th May Hambleton Village Hall Church Lane 1:30pm - 3:00pm 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. There is no charge for these sessions but we do offer a cup of tea or coffee. Singing is good for your health, so why not give it a go? Ann Cameron

NORTHERN NIGHT St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Preesall Saturday 11th May 7:00pm Folk songs and tales of the North of England with audience participation! Hot Pot and Apple Pie supper. Bring your own bottle. Tickets only admission. Tickets £7. Proceeds to Hall maintenance fund. Raffle for the NW Air Ambulance. For tickets ring me. Ellizabeth Charles (01253) 702835 / 07484 240 509

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WALKERS’ CORNER Fleetwood Walk Wed 1st May 10:30am We meet at the Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood (postcode FY7 7AN). Join us for a stroll around the park and the promenade, returning afterwards for a cuppa. Sat 25th May 2:00pm Please join us for an hour’s health walk along the promenade. We meet at the Marine Hall, Fleetwood (postcode FY7 6HF) and afterwards enjoy a drink and a natter together. Stalmine Walk Thurs 2nd May 2:00pm A walk around the village of Stalmine, with a few stiles to climb. Meet at the Seven Stars Pub on Hallgate Lane (postcode FY6 0LD). Cleveleys Walk Sat 18th May 10:30am Come and join us for a stroll along the

beautiful promenade at Cleveleys or take a look at Cleveleys Park and Towers Wood. We meet at the Community Centre on Beach Road (postcode FY5 1ER) and return afterwards for refreshments. Carleton Walk Thurs 23rd May 2:00pm Join us for a walk around Carleton. The walk includes lots of stiles and fields, paths and scenery. We meet at the car park of the Castle Gardens Hotel (postcode FY6 7NH). Afterwards we enjoy refreshments. Knott End Walk Wed 29th May 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 (postcode FY6 OEA). Hambleton Walk Fri 31st May 2:00pm We meet in the Shovels Inn Car Park, Hambleton (postcode FY6 9AL). Enjoy an hour’s health walk around the village with riverside paths, local lanes and ginnels with views of boats, creek and gardens, Afterwards partake of refreshments and a natter. Garstang Walking Festival Sat 4th - Sun 12th May All the above are health walks lasting approximately one hour. Why not try something a bit harder? The Garstang Walking Festival runs from Sat 4th May Sun 12th May. See page 9 of the magazine, contact (01995) 602125, visit www.discoverwyre.co.uk or email garstangtic@wyre.gov.uk for more information. Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

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OVER WYRE MEDICAL CENTRE Message from the Practice Manager

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Let us introduce you to Our Front Room! With a northern name and a homely environment, The Front Room is our very own community space at Over Wyre Medical Centre. We realise that there are a vast amount of services and resources across the Fylde Coast that are not always easily accessible for the patients of Over Wyre Medical Centre. The doctors would like to bring these facilities to our doorstep and therefore we have come up with the concept of The Front Room.

We are proud to announce that Blackpool Smile (a group for chronic pain sufferers) will hold a session on every 1st, 3rd and 4th Monday afternoon, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, from the Front Room. There is a small charge to attend. Please register your interest at reception or by calling Sue (01253) 824870 or 07747 505 672.

The room is situated just adjacent to the reception desk at our Preesall surgery. There is a coffee machine available in the waiting room and lots of information on medical conditions and local services. There will be a grand opening on Wed 8th May at 12:30pm. Please feel free to pop along and

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If you would like any further information or would like to see what Blackpool Smile do please feel free to email BlackpoolSmile2010@hotmail.co.uk or view their website at www.blackpoolsmile.org MacMillan Nurse A MacMillan nurse will come to provide help and support from The Front Room every 2nd Monday afternoon, 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Whether you are a carer or a patient, feel

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MEDICAL CENTRE (cont) free to drop in. This room is for the community and we welcome your involvement. There are lots more speakers and groups in the pipeline but if there are any volunteers out there to run a choir, a book club or a board game session, we’d love to hear from you by emailing megan.penswick@nhs.net or Alison Harrison at alison.harrison24@ nhs.net Age UK – Lancashire Older Veteran’s Talk Thurs 9th May 10:00am – 12:00 noon. We also have some great news. Alison Stirzaker, who is a Navigator for Lancashire Older Veterans (Preston Fylde & Wyre Age UK) would like to arrange a talk to coincide with the Front Room launch on Thurs 9th May 10:00am – 12 noon. Alison’s role includes working for the Lancashire Older Veterans Project,

providing help and support for anyone who has served in the armed forces, born before 1950. Alison’s talk will include an outline of Age UK Lancashire and the work they do and she will also elaborate on her veteran’s work. She will be delighted to deal with any queries regarding benefits, access to care etc. She can arrange home visits for any veterans who may need more help. It also includes their families and Veterans need only have served a day! Alison will bring some leaflets and some freebies. For an expression of interest please contact Alison Stirzaker 03003 031 234 or 07779 093 228. You can also email Alison at astirzaker@ageuklancs.org.uk Please do come along to this fantastic event. Doctor’s Letters Patients often ask for letters from their GP

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MEDICAL CENTRE (cont) to help with a variety of problems including insurance claims and benefit applications. Unfortunately, this work does not form part of the Over Wyre Medical Centre’s NHS contracted work, and as such, is a private request and will incur a fee. It therefore may be worth double checking if you really need a GP letter before having to pay for one. In many situations, the advice written in a letter would be sought independently by a third party, such as an insurance company, without any charge to you. If you really do need a letter, and we feel it is appropriate for us to produce one, please give us at least two weeks’ notice. This is because our contracted clinical work has to take priority. Home Visits If you are housebound or too unwell to attend surgery, it is possible for a home visit by a GP or Nurse Practitioner to be arranged. We

ask if possible that requests for a home visit are made before 11:00am. This is because morning surgery tends to finish around this time and visits are done before afternoon surgery commences. Obviously, we understand that people can become suddenly unwell and that requests on occasion have to be made later in the day. These requests will be dealt with by the duty doctor who will decide if an emergency late visit is indicated. With the support of our fantastic patients, the lovely community spirit that Over Wyre generates and our great clinical team we will together ensure that we continue to meet all your healthcare needs for the next generation and beyond. Thank you for your continued support. John MacPhee - Practice Manager (01253) 951165

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KNOTT END LIBRARY May Events

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Get Creative Week Sat 11th May – Sun 19th May

Inter-generational Knitting Challenge Tues 14th May 10:00am

Following the success of last year’s Get Creative Day at Knott End Library we are expanding the activities over a full week and will be offering a series of art-based events run both by the Library and our FOKEL friends. Here’s what we have planned – all events are free too! Craft Fair Sat 11th May 10:00 am – 12 noon Please see the FOKEL details below. Over Wyre Art – Art Workshop Mon 13th May 2:00pm

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Run by the Over Wyre Art Society, this relaxing workshop will allow you to create your own works of art using a variety of materials through simple snap suggestions.

Our regular Knit & Natter group are inviting knitters of all ages to come along and join in today’s meeting. All abilities welcome! Origami for Wellbeing Tues 14th May 2:00pm Local artist Zoe May will lead you in folding and twisting your way to calmness. In this session you will be introduced to the art of paper-folding – otherwise known as origami. All materials provided. Learn how to Knit and Crochet Thurs 16th May 10:00am – 12:00pm Don’t know how? This session is for you! The wonderful people from FOKEL and the Knit & Natter group will be showing you how to knit and crochet – all materials provided.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) Mindful Eating Mon 20th May 2:30pm – 4:30pm Run by Lancashire Adult Learning, this session aims to increase your knowledge of mindfulness and how this technique can be applied to how you eat to benefit your health and wellbeing. The course is free but booking is essential as spaces are limited. Friends of Knott End Library (F.O.K.E.L) In March we held another successful Brew & Book Sale, where we raised almost £70 towards the purchase of new equipment etc. for our Library. Many thanks to all who came and gave us their support. Our first two fundraising events have both proved successful, and show that F.O.K.E.L. should be successful in our efforts to enhance the experiences for all at the Library. Our next such event will be another Brew

& Book booksale event on Sat 25th May 10:00am - 12 noon. By the time you read this article, we will have held our first Craft Fair, which we hope will prove popular and successful. The second Craft Fair will be held to support the Library’s Get Creative week on Sat 11th May 10:00am – 2:00pm. If you would like to book a table or space at this event, please get in touch with Jan Foster (details below) to find out more about charges etc. We hope to hold three or four Craft Fairs during the year. Keep your eye on the Green Book, and the F.O.K.E.L Noticeboard in the Library for more information about forthcoming F.O.K.E.L events. Jan Foster - F.O.K.E.L Chairperson t: 07881 868 322 e: fokel2019@gmail.com

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) Dates For Our Regular Events Scrabble Club - No meeting this month. Knott Knit End Natter Crochet & Needlecraft every Monday 10:00am - 12:00pm. Crochet at the Library – whether you are new or more experienced in knitting, crochet or anything ‘crafty’, join our friendly group for a natter and a swap of ideas and the latest tales of intrigue from round these parts. Refreshments available. Knit & Natter Every Tuesday 10:00am 12:00pm. Knit & Natter at the Library. Enough said! Refreshments available. Pilling Over Wyre Drama Group – Every Tuesday from 7:30pm. New members of all ages and abilities welcome. Council Surgeries Sat 4th May 10:00am – 11:00pm. A Preesall Town Councillor will be available.

Tues 14th May 10:00am – 12:00 noon. The Clerk to Preesall Town Council will be available for any questions relating to the local Council. Young at Heart Social Wed 8th & 22nd May - 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. 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.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) Are you interested in learning how to use a PC, Laptop or mobile devices? We now have a free Beginner’s Course available on Thursday mornings from 9:30am - 11.30am, taught by our 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 3rd May 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Last Friday Reading Group Fri 31st May 2:00pm - 3:00pm. If you would like to join, please call into the Library to pick up a copy of this month’s book choice. Creative Writing Group Fri 10th May 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! Poetry Appreciation Group This group will read, share and discuss their favourite poems. This month will focus on the poets of Lancashire past and present. 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. 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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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont)

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In May we paint outdoors and say goodbye to the comforts of St. Bernard’s Church Hall. You may come across our ardent artists leisurely sketching in the area.

Can’t physically get to the Library? We have online borrowing available – eBooks and audio downloads. We also have a wonderful Home Library Service which will deliver books to your door – ask about it by ringing the below number. And don’t forget the mobile library! See page 64 of the magazine to see when it’s in your area. Community Speakers Knott End Library is always looking for a variety of speakers and entertainment for our community. If you are a speaker and have a topic that you would be willing to share with your community, please contact a member of staff on the number below – remember to ask to be put through to Knott End Library. Kit Lardner - Library Manager Knott End Library 03001 236 703

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April was a busy month. Well known Les Darlow gave a pastel demonstration showing how to use the latest soft pastels in paint pans applied with sponges. A day workshop to follow was quickly booked up. Also Dave Wiles came to show us his rapid oil painting in the style of Bob Ross whom you may remember from the TV in the seventies. Our Lancashire afternoon tea was a great success. Jose organised sumptuous platefuls and our members baked cakes, arranged flowers, put on a display of our paintings and served our guests. Jean Curwen from Pilling recited Lancashire tales to our amusement. The money raised will pay towards equipment and art materials always needed. Also a kind

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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY (cont) person has donated some useful art books which will be auctioned shortly

Service led by Denis Yates. All are welcome to join us for either or both of these services.

We hope you saw our latest art exhibition in Knott End Library. Our summer exhibitions venues will be posted around the villages and in the June Focus when we will have been to Liverpool Art Gallery to see the Rennie Mackintosh artwork and the Da Vinci drawings

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE What’s On

Sands is now situated this side of Silverdale.

May Art Exhibition

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.

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. 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

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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 4 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.

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) 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 – www.garstangukulelegroup. co.uk Bob Sapey

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

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.

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.

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) 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

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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. These annual events are always a great success - come and join us. Entry is £1 for members, £2 for visitors and refreshments at the interval are free. 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! 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! Ann Kelsall (01995) 606408 Garstang Folk Dance Group Tues 7th, 14th and 21st May 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. Alan & Joan Anderson (01524) 61483 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.

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OVER WYRE GARDENING CLUB

Everyone is welcome. Experienced or beginner, we will support you! There will also be tea and biscuits!

Mon 20th May 7:30pm St Bernard’s Church Hall

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MESSY GAMES Lighthouse Community Church, Lancaster Road, Knott End Sun 19th May 4:00pm - 6:00pm We are holding an afternoon of Messy Games. It will be fun for all the family. Please come along and join with us for fun, fellowship and food.

‘All Fuchsias’ - Ian Strawson. Ian is a National Committee Member of the British Fuchsia Society. He is passionate about Fuchsias and will be able to answer any of your questions about growing these popular plants. New members and visitors are always welcome. Membership for the season is £5, the cost for a single visit is £1 which includes refreshments. Joyce Wilson (01253) 813519

There is no charge for this event but we simply ask for a donation towards the food. This is a chance for us to join together. We would love to see you there.

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FOREST OF BOWLAND Area of Natural Beauty

Don’t Miss the Sights and Sounds of Springtime in Bowland! If the scent of a bluebell wood or the musical call of a lapwing make your thoughts turn to spring, get ready to discover some of Bowland’s fantastic natural history with Festival Bowland’s springtime events programme. Wyre Coast and Countryside Service have

been keeping an eye out for curlews and hares in the Bleasdale area whilst the RSPB explored a beautiful valley above Slaidburn with their first moorland walk of the season on Sat 20th April. If you missed that date there will be other chances to join the RSPB during the spring and summer. May starts with Wyre’s evening walk in the lovely Brock valley on Wed 1st May, followed by a bumper day on Sat 4th May when there are three events to choose from: a wildlife walk around Garstang; the East Lancs Ornithologist’s Spring Bird Watch at Stocks Reservoir and a search for Green Hairstreak butterflies and Emperor moths with a Butterfly Conservation guide in the Trough of Bowland. The Bank Holiday weekend events finish with a springtime walk around Nicky Nook and the first of this year’s Sunday bluebell tea walks in Calder Vale, both organised by

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BALSAM BASHING BONANZA 4th, 5th, 18th & 19th June 10:00am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 2:30pm Join the Wyre Ranger team and River Wyre Partnership on their mission to reduce the impact of Himalayan Balsam on our native wildlife at a variety of locations in the Wyre River Catchment. Followed by a brew and biscuit.

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NEWS FROM THE TOP OF THE HILL Fleetwood’s Charity Pre-school & School Recently we held a free Messy Play session in the school hall for the younger members of our community. It was very well attended and everyone had a great time. During May we are holding free Forest school sessions for parents and toddlers. Please come and join us and experience what a special place it is for the children to learn outdoors. Booking is essential. Ash class started the half term with a visit from West End in Schools and the children learned a dance to re-tell a familiar story ‘How to Catch a Star.’ Ash class also discovered that there are a lot of castles featured in traditional tales, so they decided to go and visit a real castle. They spent the morning looking around Lancaster Castle and identifying all the features that they have been learning about. To celebrate super work, they had a ‘Traditional Tale’ dressing up day in the last week of term. no sam me F ob pl asu ree lig ing res at se , f io rv re e n es ice t & i m Carpets • Amtico at es Laminate • Cushion Vinyl

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In RE, Oak class have thought about how the Easter story shows new life and have made wooden crosses to create an amazing Easter Garden in the school’s nature area. Willow Class have been exploring Europe this half term and have enjoyed many aspects of this topic, including food, languages, art and dancing. The flamenco lesson was a highlight for all and has been posted on our Facebook page. We have created our own travel agency and are looking forward to opening our Travel Expo for one afternoon only, after the holidays! Swimming for Willow class has also been an important part of the term, with many children gaining certificates and improving their stamina and technique. We are ready for our new topic on water next term. Maple Class have been telling their class about their favourite interests, hobbies and research in our Public Speaking heats. We’ve learnt about David Attenborough’s top ten animals, or rf te free a c n We lute iets g d

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TOP OF THE HILL (cont) the threats of Global Warming, dinosaurs from the Jurassic World and tasted Fairy Bread, which is eaten on Australian celebration days, to name a few. Elm class had a visit to BAE Systems organized by A & G Precision. They took part in a Lego workshop and saw a Hawk Jet. We organized a whole school project when we helped with the Keep Britain Tidy campaign in conjunction with Wyre Borough Council, by collecting litter around the school grounds and the local area, including the beach and promenade at Knott End. After Easter we will be having a talk from the RSPCA, which is our school charity for the Summer term, to explain how we can help fundraise for the Charity. We have made a connection with the Friends of Knott End Library and will be hosting Knit and Natter sessions with our children to teach

them how to knit/crochet. Our dance classes continue to thrive. Preschool have learnt lots of new dance moves with Miss Gemma and performed them to parents and our Head teacher. Next term we will be starting cheer leading. Karen Rapaccioli (01253) 810324

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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OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S 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. 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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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

HAMBLETON FUN RUN/WALK The annual (35th) Charity Fun Run/Walk and Family Day will be held on Sun 26th May. The Run starts at 10:50am followed by the Walk at 11:00am. Entry / sponsor forms are available from the Shovels. Various stalls including tombola and raffle will be held and a mini-fairground will be on the car park, plus live music throughout the afternoon. There will be a Fun Dog Show which will be held in the beer garden with various classes starting at 1:30pm.

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HAMBLETON FUN RUN/WALK (cont) If any organisation, charity or any individual who would like a donation or if anyone would like to nominate a recipient, please write to the Fun Run Commitee at the Shovels Inn Green Meadow Lane Hambleton FY6 9AL. Here’s hoping for glorious weather and another bumper day. Dave ‘ Aka ‘ Tripp

NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC North Fylde Photographic Society has several exhibitions during the summer season in different Libraries including Cleveleys, Thornton, Fleetwood and Anchorsholme. Please check our web site www.northfyldeps.co.uk May Exhibitions From Wed 1st May - Cleveleys Library: Showing the pictures from the North Fylde

Photographic Society club members (Part One). From Sat 4th May - Thornton Library: Showing the pictures from the NFPS club members (Part Two). Tues 14th May - Thornton Library: Guest Speaker: 2:00pm: Professional photographer Wayne Paulo talking about Photography and how you can get better pictures with any type of camera or mobile phone! Fri 31st May: Exhibition at Thornton Library ends at 5:00pm. New members of any level are always welcome. For further details please see www. northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact Neil Pascoe (01253) 734243 Wayne Paulo

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WYRE JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB Now that the finer weather is back our teams have returned to Preesall Park from their winter training locations.

Thornton and our matches are played all over the Fylde coast.

The season has already seen many successes for Wyre Juniors teams in the two local leagues. Our U12 Whites have been undefeated. Coming up in May we have teams competing in the finals of the cup competitions in a number of age groups. We wish them the best of luck!

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We bid a fond farewell to both the U16s teams who are joining together to form an U18s team at Wyre Villa. Many of the players in these two teams have been with Wyre Juniors since Saturday Morning Football Club. We wish them every success at Wyre Villa and beyond. We are always looking for new players at all ages. If your child would like to play, get in touch and we will direct you to the right team. We have teams based at Preesall, Pilling and

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 session for 4, 5 and 6 year olds. Now is the time to join to be involved in our September U7s and next year’s U6s. If you are interested in managing the SMFC Team ready for 2021 U7s please come along and get involved. Saturdays 11:15am - 12:15pm at Preesall Park. Bring football boots and trainers as if the weather isn’t good we go inside the Sports Hall. For more information contact Steve Creer 07751 287 238 or (01253) 812392. Angela Lawson

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FLEETWOOD FLYERS Time passes by so quickly and Fleetwood Flyers has had two tournaments to reflect on. The first of two at Heywood Sports Centre was a successful morning, winning two, drawing three and gaining six points. The second was a bit of a disaster, only managing one win and one draw, another four points to our tally. We will have to buck up our standard to improve on last season’s second place. We now hold four sessions a week, Wednesday being our most attended. This session is more suited to the beginner as we have two types of game, a slower game and a quicker game suited for the more energetic. The session takes place on the open pitches at Poolfoot Sports Academy between 12:30pm and 2:00pm. Monday’s session takes place in the cages also at Poolfoot 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Both

these sessions have coaches supplied by Fleetwood Community Trust. Friday’s session is again on the open pitches. It is self regulated and will suit the more energetic. Sunday’s session is quite new and is well attended and takes place in the cages at Poolfoot 10:00am - 11:00am. It is well advised to arrive ten minutes before start time to warm up and sort out teams. There is a women’s only session for the Over Thirties which takes place on Tuesdays at 7:00pm. All sessions are £3 after your first session which is free. www.fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk www.@fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk George Greenall (01253) 825206

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HAMBLETON GALA Sat 6th July Bob Williamson Playing Fields Preparations are well underway for this year’s Village Gala event. It’s going to be a great day out for all the family. It would be lovely to see lots of fancy dress entries this year. Come along and join in the procession around the village. Design a float, walk or you can even enter with decorated prams, bikes and scooters. Alone or in a group, we want to see everyone having fun so come along and wow our judges with your creative ideas. Trophies for category winners - Individual, Groups, Float and Wheels and certificates for all who take part on the day. Our procession route theme this year is Red, White and Blue or Seaside Ideas’. Get into your garages and sheds and root out those buckets and spades in preparation! Decorate your houses, gardens or driveways and surprise us with your imaginative ideas - kindly sponsored by Cutts Lane Nurseries who will also be judging this event. For the younger ones take part in our Seaside colouring competition. Fabulous prizes to be won! Outlines will be available from the website or design your own. Kindly judged and sponsored by Hambleton Village News. Hambleton Bake Off 2019 We look forward to seeing and tasting all the wonderful cakes this year! Categories: Children’s - Cupcakes, Family Decorated Cake and Adult - Traditional Cake. Prizes to be won. Kindly sponsored and judged by The Village Off Licence and Store. If you would like to take part in our procession this year or do a spot of entertaining on the field then please get in touch with us. Ideal opportunity to showcase your talents! Please contact events@hambletongala. co.uk for more details.

If you have any suggestions, would like any further information or you are able to help us in any way, prior to or on the day, please do get in touch: committee@hambletongala.co.uk or see our website www.hambletongala. co.uk or Facebook page. We really need help from volunteers, even if you can only spare an hour. We have a wide variety of jobs so something to suit everyone. Ailsa Williams

HAMBLETON LITTER PICK We are holding the usual litter pick on Thurs 30th May at 10:30am, meeting at the Shovels Inn car park, picks and bags provided. Afterwards have 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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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 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

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS (cont) (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 web site 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 Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm. Chris Wilkinson

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FYLDE BIRD CLUB Tues 28th May - 7:45pm The River Wyre, Poulton ‘The Origin of the species Sphenisciformes (Penguins)’- Howard Philips £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £5 or for a family £22 each year. Visitors £3.00. jean.wagstaff@hotmail.co.uk www.fyldebirdclub.org

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ROTARY Directory of Local Organisations 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.

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Likewise, Tourist Information Centres have information about local organisations, but they struggle to maintain and update this information. 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.

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PILLING BAND

Silly season, as we call it, is upon us at the band and we have very few free weekends as we try to attend as many local events as possible.

Those that cater for specific interests – for example singing groups, reading circles and walking groups. 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 weatherell¬_roger@hotmail.com or 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 one of the main causes of strokes: high blood pressure. 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.

May will see us start the Gala season off at Scorton Bikes & Barrows Festival on Sat 4th May and then we will be at Garstang Childrens Festival on Mon 27th May. On behalf of the band and Preesall & Knott End Gala Committee can I thank everyone who attended our concert in Knott End in April. We had a brilliant night and raised a fantastic amount for both organisations.

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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. 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

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Sea Bank House

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 sta. Needs are met maintaining personal dignity, privacy and encouraging independence where possible. Activities, passive and active are encouraged throughout the day by trained care sta 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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PILLING BAND (cont) We are always on the look out for new members and we are pleased to welcome two new young players to the band. Dan plays cornet and his mum Gill has been a member of the band for many years so it is nice to see him following in her footsteps. Sasha has just moved to Pilling and also plays cornet. As a band it is important for us to welcome younger players as they are the future of banding so we are really pleased to have Dan and Sasha join us. A date for your diary is Sat 8th June when we will be holding a joint concert at St Oswald’s Church Hall with The Over Wyre Community Choir. We are really looking forward to this and will hopefully be performing a couple of pieces together. Tickets available soon so keep an eye out for posters with details on. Emily Duke 07710 983 916 200 Club April Draw 1st Prize £100 No

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course luncheon (open to both ladies and gentlemen). Raffle and stalls. The coach trip and luncheon this year is on Fri 21st June to Keswick. There will be a stop in Keswick followed by lunch at The Lodore Falls Hotel. Pick up points on route, starting at 9:00am from Rycroft Hambleton. Tickets £25.00 plus the cost of the coach. Please make a note in your diaries - Our evening ‘do’ this year is on Sat 14th Sept at Farmer Parr’s. It is a Ceilidh Night with entertainment from KittyHawk. Many thanks to Tesco at Marton for allowing us collect in the ‘Tesco Turns Pink’. We collected £608.07. Thanks to everyone who helped and supported us. Jean Horner (01253) 700555 Val Southward (01995) 679965 Facebook- Help Beat Cancer – Wyre

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Andy Hall What a wonderful evening of music enjoyed by everyone at the Knott End Working Man’s Club on Fri 12th April. Donations, raffles etc raised a magnificent £1000.00 for the Gala and Band funds. Karen Woods & Jim Redman

HELP BEAT CANCER Over Wyre Fundraising Group Our next event is a luncheon with guest speaker, Syd Little on Fri 10th May at The Villa, Wrea Green. (12 noon for 1:00pm lunch). Tickets £25.00 to include three

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB

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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. 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

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont) 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 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. Visitors and prospective new members are always given a warm and friendly welcome

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont) 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.

The main feature of the Festival is the decorated bicycles and wheelbarrows displayed throughout the village. Some are themed, some relate to current affairs and some are just plain wacky!

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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

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BIKES & BARROWS FESTIVAL 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 village groups and community projects and is action packed with events to suit everyone - families, cyclists, runners, music lovers, walkers and visitors wanting to enjoy a day out.

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

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BIKES & BARROWS FESTIVAL (cont) Delph Bowmen on the church field all three days; hawk and falcon displays on the field 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!

The event features over 20 stalls selling a variety of Lancashire foods and gifts. These include 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.

Blackpool Brass Band Concert, St Peter’s Church, Scorton

Refreshments are available all weekend from the pop up café’s, with over £1,000 of raffle prizes to be won. It really is all your Bank Holiday entertainment in one! Full parking facilities.

Come along to St Peter’s Church for a musical evening featuring popular classics from Blackpool Brass Band. The concert is 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

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CAT SMITH MP 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. 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

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financial regulators around the world to carry out climate change stress tests to spot any 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. 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.

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) Labour has already pledged to rewrite the Government’s Green Book (the document 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.

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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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I’d like to remind everyone that the local elections take place on Thurs 2nd May. 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

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) 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. 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

HAFFNER ORCHESTRA Sun 9th June 7:30pm Ashton Hall, Lancaster Another evening of music from Lancaster’s symphony orchestra. Guest Conductor: Ellie Slorach Oboe Soloist: Beatrice Hubble Bartók

Romanian Folk Dances

Strauss Rimsky-Korsakov

Oboe Concerto Scheherazade

Tickets £14 from www.haffnerorchestra.org or 01524 582394. Students £5 at the door; 18’s and under free. John Whittaker 07752 643 946

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) 79334

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SCORTON STEAM 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 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. With free parking, day entry to Scorton is just £10 for adults, £7 for concessions and children aged 10 to 16 years with younger children admitted for free. Camping costs £70 per tent/caravan from Friday to Sunday, inclusive of free entry to the show for two people. For details plus a £1 saving per day online ticket, visit www.scortonsteam.co.uk Craig Whittingham

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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?

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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 weatherwise. 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

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you can imagine, there have been hundreds of messages. 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 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.

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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.

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) 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 pass on the concerns of my constituents.

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

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 Oswald’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

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MOBILE LIBRARIES The dates for the Mobile Library visits for May are as follows: Pilling Thurs 16th May Hambleton Mon (No visit due to Bank Holiday). Next visit Mon 17th June. Arthurs Lane:

11:00 - 11:10

Meadowcroft Avenue:

11:15 - 11:30

Wyreside Drive

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Wyreside Park, Kiln Lane

11:55 - 12:05

Coniston Avenue:

13:15 - 13:25

Birchwood Drive:

13:30 - 13:45

Hambleton Country Park:

13:50 - 14:05

Stalmine Stalmine Country Park:

14:10 - 14:25

Seven Stars:

14:30 - 14:50

Woodside Park:

14:55 - 15:10

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Rosemount Avenue:

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Pilling Lane (near Medical Centre) 16:00 - 16:10 NB: Routes and dates can be subject to change. Garstang Library 03001 236 703 www.lancashire.gov.uk

FITBODS The next Fitbods fundraising event will be the Fitbods Two Hour Aerobathon on Mon 20th May. Taking place from 10:00am - 12 noon, the event will be held at St Oswald’s Church Hall in Preesall. Sponsor forms are available for this or you can pay £10 to take part. All proceeds will be for Brian House Children’s Hospice. Rosina 07986 248 173

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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. From all these interesting cases and

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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: ‘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’. 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. 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. 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.

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AGE = PAIN? (cont) 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 here where (apparently) it’s grim!

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

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RSPCA Special Appeals Sarah Sarah is an adorable and affectionate girl who is looking for a new home after the death of her owner. She has an easy going nature and really enjoys interacting with people so will make the perfect companion for someone who is wanting a lap cat! Sarah currently lives with her sister Daisy as she did in her previous home but Daisy is proving to be quite dominant so we would be happy for Sarah to be rehomed individually with possibly another calm cat or together as a duo with Daisy providing her home has lots of space (this can be discussed further with staff).

Sarah has gained a lot of confidence since she arrived and has settled into our cattery routines relatively quickly but may be a little shy to begin with. However with reassurance, we are sure her sweet nature will soon begin to show. Daisy Daisy is a gorgeous and affectionate girl who is looking for a new home after the death of her owner. Daisy was initially quite scared on arrival but she is now much more confident and is often spotted playing with her toys or keen to interact with people. This adorable girl just needs time to get used to her environment and new faces but once she has relaxed and gotten to know you, she

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RSPCA (cont) is much friendlier and loves a fuss. Daisy currently live her sister Sarah as she did in her previous home but she is not keen on sharing attention so we would be happy for Daisy to be rehomed individually as an only pet or together with Sarah providing there is lots of space in the home (this can be discussed further with staff). Connor Following the death of his owner, Connor is now looking for a new loving retirement home where he can relax and be pampered in his twilight years. At around 13 years old Connor doesn’t let his age stop him so please don’t let this put you off as he is still an active cat although he does like the odd snooze and to relax for part of his day!

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More information on upcoming events can be found on our website and Facebook page. Hannah Kirrane RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs Old Toms Lane, Stalmine (01253) 703000 www.rspcablackpool.org.uk

PILLING FUN RUN Please join us for the 2nd Pilling Fun Run on Sat 8th June on the New Community Field in Pilling. Dig out your trainers and complete the 3k run along the trim trail and around the field and you could win a medal. Look out for more details in next month’s Over Wyre Focus magazine. Katrina Bell (01253) 790649

Connor is a sweet and incredibly loving boy who enjoys lots of fuss and attention. Due to his age and background, we think Connor is better suited to a calm and quiet home with someone who can offer him lots of company. As he is an older cat, he has developed a sensitive tummy so does need to be a fed a veterinary diet that is easily affordable when purchased online. This diet can be discussed with staff in more detail. We do think Connor will make a fantastic companion for some lucky individual. For more information on Sarah, Daisy and Connor or to arrange a meeting, please contact the Animal Centre on (01253) 703000. Upcoming Events •

Sun 26th May 10:30am - 3:00pm Hambleton Fun Run, Shovels Inn Pub.

Sun 16th June 11:00am - 4:00pm. RSPCA One Fun Day ‘Mad Hatters Tea

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SOROPTIMISTS Women inspiring action, transforming lives Mental Health This month sees Mental Health Awareness week, Mon 13th May - Sun 19th May. Soroptimists in this country are working particularly hard on this topic as the theme of our current federation president Sue Williams is ‘Think on It!’, promoting the importance of good mental health and well-being in all that we do. Although there are over 200 classified forms of mental illness, these are grouped into 5 major categories: Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorders, Dementias and Eating disorders. The theme for 2019 is Body Image – how we

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think and feel about our bodies. This is an issue that can affect any of us at any age. Too many people suffer mental health issues in these modern times – as many as 1 in 5 people have experienced issues. So are you surviving or thriving – if in doubt, seek help. New Soroptimist Year We’ve just had our AGM, so this is now our new year. Like all organisations, we are constantly evolving and adapting to the way the world demands but our core values remain the same – to Empower, Educate and Enable women and girls. Now, we know everyone is so busy nowadays but why not take some time just for you and your own mental health? It’s amazing how a few hours a month can benefit you and achieve wonders for women and children everywhere – so why not come along and discover more. BackPacks Project Can we take this opportunity to send a big thank you to the Mustard Seed (a One World 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.

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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

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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.

Bacon / Sausage barms etc available. Men’s Taylor Cup / Ladies Rose Bowl Competitions Sun 26th May Jacob Join and raffle etc. Members please support these events. Raffle prizes welcome.

Please ring our membership co-ordinator Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604 to arrange to be met, or just come and introduce yourself.

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All donations welcome. Dorothy Skeels (01253) 813732

PARKINSON’S UK Preston Branch 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 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. Steve Hardaker (01995) 608962

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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 – schools, families, clubs, friends, groups etc. If you would like to enter please get in touch. 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 low cost refreshments available. If anyone would like to offer their help with the catering – even for only an hour or two – it would be most appreciated, just get in touch with us.

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-tohouse collectors. These will make it easy to drop off donations at designated locations around the town centre. For further information about any of the above, get in touch. David Lewis 07739 429 174 facebook.com/GarstangChildrensFestival www.garstangchildrensfestival.org

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). 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!). If you think you could help please get in touch.

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PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL Gordon McCann Councillors and villagers have paid tribute to the memory of Gordon McCann, who gave many years of dedicated public service as a councillor for Preesall and Wyre. A very well-attended funeral service for Cllr McCann, who died in March, at St Oswald’s Church in Preesall honoured his selfless contribution to public life over many years. Preesall Town Council wishes to place on record its deep gratitude for all Cllr McCann’s work on behalf of our community. Flower Power Preesall and Knott End is once again entering this year’s Best Kept Village competition, for which the judging will commence on Sat 8th June. After last year’s success, Preesall and Knott End’s entry will be in the Champions category.

Litter picks are scheduled to take place at noon on the third Monday of each month for the rest of the year, volunteers to meet at the Youth and Community Centre. Bus Change Timings on the 2c route are to be altered from June after concerns over noise from buses idling outside the Black Bull pub. This follows a complaint to Blackpool Transport from a resident concerned over noise at the stop, where buses wait if they are running early. On Sun 23rd June a re-scheduled timetable will be introduced in an effort to cut down on such delays. New Councillors No Preesall Town Council election will take place in May as 12 nominations mean all candidates are voted in unopposed. Joining the council in May will be Andrew Cropper, Jane Cropper, Tony Johnson, Kath Nicholls, Anne Tarpey-Black, David Williams and Karen Woods. Current councillors Rodney Black, Rosina Lawson, Jean Mutch and Tom Reilly are standing down. Grateful thanks go to them for their service. Six candidates are standing to represent Preesall and Knott End on Wyre Council in the poll on Thurs 2nd May with European elections on Thurs 23rd May. Civic Dates This year’s Annual Town Meeting, which all residents are invited to attend (only those on the electoral register are entitled to speak and vote), will take place on Mon 20th May at 6:00pm at the Youth and Community Centre, Preesall. Civic Sunday is at St.Oswald’s church on Sun 26th May with wreath laying by the Mayor at 10:00am, followed by a church service at 10:30am.

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PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL (cont) Air Donation The council is once again supporting the North West Air Ambulance with a donation of £250. Next Meeting Mon 20th May 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 Alison May, Clerk e: preesalltowncouncil@gmail.com t: 07739 868 212

GORDAN McCANN Yvonne McCann and family, would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the numerous gifts, flowers and condolence cards. The outpouring of affection shown for Gordon has been overwhelming and we can’t thank you enough. Over £1,200.00 has been donated in his memory and will be divided between Blackpool Victoria Intensive Care Unit and St Oswald’s Church Preesall. Gordon was a very special person, loved not only by his family but also his friends, colleagues and the wider community. He will always be remembered and missed by us all. RIP Gordon. Yvonne McCann

HAMBLETON PARISH NEWS Bob Williamson Park Working Group The next park working group will be on Sat 11th May 9:30am - 11:30am. All ages and abilities welcome. If you are new to the group please contact Yvonne the Clerk (via email

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HAMBLETON PARISH NEWS (cont) hambletonpc@yahoo.co.uk) for details or just come along on the day. Thank you everyone for your support so far. Hambleton In Bloom To raise funds we are holding a Hambleton in Bloom Cruise from Barton Grange on Sat 18th May 4:30pm - 6:30pm. This is a chance to get together and talk gardening or just delight in the views that greet you. Starting from Barton Grange Marina, next to the Garden Centre and Flower Bowl with free parking, why not enjoy the picturesque Lancaster canal with great views of the Bowland hills. This cruise lasts nearly two hours. Bring your own food and view the ever-changing vista. There is a bar on board serving hot and cold drinks. Tickets are ÂŁ10 per person and are available via www.kingfishercruise.co.uk Parish Council Next Meeting Tues 7th May 7:00pm at Hambleton Village Hall, Church Lane. Please note earlier time. The meeting will be combined with the Annual Parish Meeting and the Annual Parish Council meeting. Members of the public are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Yvonne Walton 07703 773 785 Clerk to Hambleton Parish Council

STALMINE PARISH NEWS Election Changes Two new councillors are scheduled to take office in May after an uncontested election, as the six nominations matched the number of seats. Joining will be Fiona Cardwell and Jean Wilson. Plantsman Chosen Andy Taylor of Hambleton has been appointed as plantsman to the council. He took over the role on Tues 9th April.

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STALMINE PARISH NEWS (cont) School Helpers Councillors have supported the village school’s offer to maintain one of the council’s planting features and discussions are to take place over its location. Rally Boost Grateful organisers of the successful rally in March have donated £500 to the council for charitable purposes. Air Support The council is to give £100 to the North West Air Ambulance in recognition of the service’s valuable work. Next Meeting Tues 14th May 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 Terry Williams (Vice-Chairman), By The Way, Brickhouse Lane, tel: 01253 702734; Cllr D Booth, Wardleys Cottage, Wardleys Lane, tel: 01253 701711; Cllr A Haydock, Atlantis, Stricklands Lane, tel: 07879 477779; and Cllr Sue Pelham, Eldersfield, Brickhouse Lane, tel: 01253 700750. For further information contact any councillor (details on the website) or contact the clerk Alison May, Clerk e: clerk@stalmineparishcouncil.org t: 07880 657 761 w: www.stalmineparishcouncil.org

SSRA Stalmine with Staynall Residents Assoc Although turnout was disappointing at our March Open Evening for residents, many issues were raised and suggestions made about and for Stalmine. They included: • flooding • concerns about our roads • safety

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SSRA (cont) • a zebra crossing by the pub, • Stalmine Gala • social events • dog walkers • public transport • new housing estates

Councillor Andy Haydock (see Parish Council Focus article for contact details).

The SSRA committee has taken up several issues with our Parish Council. We are working closely with County Councillor John Shedwick on road safety, sites of Cadent gas boxes, drainage and housing matters. Residents expressed concern about the apparent drugs problem in Stalmine and Over Wyre and the trend for laughing gas canisters. On the plus side, it was felt that we have a lovely, friendly village with little crime.

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Do you have time to adopt a Stalmine public flower bed or pot near your home? Can you help with watering and weeding? If so, contact SSRA committee member and Parish

Finally, we have written again to Phil Durnell, Head of LCC Highways, about the resurfacing of Lynwood Drive. Cllr John Shedwick is also following up on this for us. Wed 1st May and Wed 5th June 7:00pm at the Seven Stars. For further information on any SSRA details please contact Pauline Andrews 07808 058 097, Ann Ralph 07713 852 639 or Peter Swarbrick on 702675 or view our Facebook page and Stalmine Chat. For further information on any SSRA details please view our Facebook page or Stalmine Chat or contact Pauline Andrews 07808 058 097, Ann Ralph 07713 852 639 or Peter Swarbrick (01253) 702675. Peter Swarbrick GALLOWAY’S SOCIAL CLUB 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’. 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. 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

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GREY MATTER ANSWERS

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

1. Gracie Fields 2. Aniseed 3 Sweden 4. Chris de Burgh 5. Robert Maxwell 6. Perennial 7. Dick Cheney 8. Lettuce 9. Hops 10.Blue 11. Windsor 12. Soda Water 13. German Shepherd 14. Lord Mountbatten of Burma 15. Blenheim Palace 16. Jupiter 17. Norfolk 18. Golden (with a white tale and mane) 19. Wolverhampton Wanderers 20. Evita

ACROSS 1. Landscape 7. Periodical 10. Belfry 11. Tunnel 14. Splendidly 15. Criterion DOWN 2. Apex 3. Drip 4. Cudgel 5. Pacify 6. Plays 8. Stash 9. Angler 10. Bennet 12. Pier 13. Also

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