Garstang Focus Magazine - October 2019 by Focus Magazines

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Issue 229

What’s on in Garstang

Tuesday 1st Garstang Folk Dance Group - Arts Centre (weekly) ‘Holly Cottage Preserves’ - Claughton-on-Brock WI Art Exhibition - Arts Centre Scrabble - Arts Centre (weekly) Toddler Rhyme Time/Chat, Play, Read - Library (weekly) Knit & Natter - Library (weekly) Forget-Me-Nots - Wesley’s Coffee Lounge (weekly) Out Rawcliffe Over 60s Club - Out Rawcliffe Village Hall Lord of Bowland Annual Lecture - Tithe Barn, Browsholme Hall Wednesday 2nd Harmony & Health - United Reformed Church Hall (weekly) ‘Romance of the Movies’ - Cabus WI Garstang Camera Club - Arts Centre (weekly) Needlework Group - Arts Centre Galloways Social Club - St Helen’s, Churchtown (weekly) Memory Cafe - Library RSPCA Fun Prize Bingo - The Shovels Inn, Hambleton Thursday 3rd Garstang URC Coffee Morning Write Your Own Animal Poems - Library Friday 4th Garstang 3Ls - URC Church Hall Storytime for Primary Children - Library (weekly) Have a Go - Library Friday Youth for Young People 10 - 16 - St Thomas Church Saturday 5th Abba Now - Claughton Memorial Hall Coffee Morning - Caldervale Methodist Church Armed Forces & Veteran’s Breakfast Club - Th’owd Tithebarn Garstang Camera Club Coffee Morning - Arts Centre Fun Palace - Library Phoenix Dance Group - Barton Village Hall (weekly) Sunday 6th Harvest Festival - Bleasdale St Eadmer’s Church Sunday Club for Young People 4 - 14 - St Thomas Church Monday 7th ‘The Beautiful Voice’ - Recorded Music Group - Arts Centre Bridge Group - Arts Centre (weekly - also Tuesdays) ‘E-Books’ - Library Baby Bounce & Rhyme/Chat, Play, Read - Library (weekly)

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Monday 7th Scottish Country Dance Group - URC Church Hall 48 Tuesday 8th Scorton WI AGM - Scorton Methodist Chapel 7 Woolcraft - Arts Centre - (weekly - also Fridays) 26 ‘Digital Skills & Business, Jobs & Innovation’ - Library 37 Pop Up Drop In - Library 39 Sequence Dancing - Claughton Memorial Hall (also 22nd) 48 Wednesday 9th Garstang Phoenix WI AGM - URC Church Hall 7 ‘Creative Threads’ - Kirkland WI - Memorial Hall 8 Garstang Historical Society - Arts Centre 29 ‘Citizenship, Driving Theory’ - Library 37 Thursday 10th ‘Family & Local History, Newspapers’ - Library 37 Friday 11th ‘Information, Facts, Figures, Music, Literature’ - Library 37 Meat Bingo - Scorton Bowling Club 49 Saturday 12th School, Homework & Study’ - Library 37 Sunday 13th Hobby & Collectables Clear Out - St Thomas Church Hall 4 Celebration Evening - St Thomas Church 45 Monday 14th Garstang Gardening Club - Crofters Hotel 49 Tuesday 15th Floral Art Group - Arts Centre 25 ‘Social Media & Keeping in Touch’ - Library 37 Wednesday 16th ‘Introduction to Public Services Online’ - Library 37 Thursday 17th ‘Antiques: Auctioneers & Valuers’ - Forton WI - Village Hall 8 Pat Ashcroft’s Coffee Morning - Garstang URC 22 Children & Family Wellbeing Mobile Unit - Lidl 45 Monday 21st Garstang Wine Circle - Arts Centre 22 Tuesday 22nd ‘Eye Health’ - Garstang Library 37 Wednesday 23rd Cherestanc WI AGM - St Thomas Hall 8 Thursday 24th Traditional Tales With a Twist - Library 37 ‘My Life as a Magistrate’ - Garstang Trefoil - Library 47 Friday 25th Time to Chat - Library 9 Poetry Appreciation Group - Arts Centre 25 Sunday 27th Tea Time Church - Garstang Free Methodists 9 Table Top Sale - Out Rawcliffe Village Hall 32 Halloween Open Day - Longview Animal Centre, Stalmine 48 Sequence Dancing - Kirkland Memorial Hall 49 November 2019 deadline for editorial and adverts is Monday 14th October November deliveries commence Thursday 24th October While every care is taken in the preparation of this magazine to ensure accuracy, Focus Magazines cannot be held responsible for editorial content supplied by contributors. Our acceptance of an editorial item or an advertisement does not necessarily indicate our endorsement of the products, services or views contained within it.

ABBA NOW Sat 5th Oct 7:30pm Claughton Memorial Hall

CDs, wood craft, fridge magnets, baking, ornaments, sports plus more .

This event is in aid of CRY and Kidney Research.

Book a stall for just ÂŁ10 and clear out your unwanted hobbies and collectables.

A bar will be available serving gin, prosecco and real ales and there will also be a raffle.

To book a stall call me or call in at Sweets, 16 High Street, Garstang.

Tickets are ÂŁ12.50 available from myself, Crimpers or Pauline 07821 273 679.

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GARSTANG FOLK DANCE GROUP

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Garstang Arts Centre Tues 1st, 8th & 15th Oct - Club Caller Tues 22nd Oct - Hilary Herbert Tues 29th Oct - Vanda Musial

Hobby and Collectables Clear Out St Thomas Church Hall, Sun 13th Oct 1:00pm - 4:00pm Raising money for St Thomas Church. Clear your lofts, garages, cupboards and sell your unwanted items such as knitting, sewing, trains and parts, fishing, stamps, weaving, wood craft, art items, tea pots, card making, crafts, cars, toys, records and

We meet on Tuesday evenings 7:30pm 9:30pm from September to May. We offer a varied programme of old and new English country dances. Beginners welcome no partner needed. Joan Anderson (01524) 61483

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GARSTANG URC COFFEE MORNING Garstang URC, Croston Rd, Garstang Garstang URC Charity Coffee Mornings on the first Thursday of each month 10:00am – 12 noon at Garstang United Reformed Church, Croston Road. Thurs 3rd Oct - Garstang Memory Café. Thurs 7th Nov Forton URC (Restoration Fund). Hilary Ralphs (01995) 603056 Email: ralphs@garstang.eclipse.co.uk

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This is a subject close to Sandra’s heart and the afternoon will be, I’m sure, both informative and uplifting. Next month we welcome back Chandra Law, to talk on ‘The Wedding Basket’. If you want to know more come along. You will be most welcome. As usual a cuppa will be provided. Ruth Rendle (01995) 602006

CALDER VALE METHODIST CHURCH Coffee Morning Sat 5th Oct 10:00am - 12 noon

Fri 4th Oct 2:00pm Garstang URC Hall Everyone is welcome at our meeting to listen to our well known friend Sandra Perkins. Her talk will be about her work with people with Alzheimer’s disease and the organisation which is working to understand this condition which effects so many.

Usual stalls. All proceeds to MacMillan Cancer Support. Sat 2nd Nov. The Proceeds will be divided between The Royal British Legion and the Chapel. Edith Gorst (01995) 602078

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CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD SALE The Annual Charity Christmas Card sale will take place on Sat 2nd Nov in the United Reformed Church Hall, Garstang. We already have several local charities attending such as St Johns Hospice, Motor Neurone Disease, NW Air Ambulance, The Children’s Society, CRY, Parkinsons Disease, Sue Ryder and The Horse and Pony Protection. John Whalley (01995) 603605

GARSTANG KNIT AND NATTER Autumn is coming, and our thoughts have turned to knitting and all things woolly, and keeping cosy over the winter. We are continuing with our poppy making for the big Poppy Project in Garstang this November and more poppies have been knitted and crocheted. We are still knitting for premature babies and will soon be starting our Christmas knitting

for Brian House Children’s Hospice as we did last year. More about that soon. One of our members has been knitting a fair isle hat from a pattern that is for sale to help a charity in Shetland buy an MRI scanner for the island hospital. If you live on Shetland and need an MRI scan you have to travel to the mainland for it, either by flying or on the overnight boat, with costs being met by the NHS. As you can imagine this costs NHS in Shetland an awful lot of money, so a scanner on the islands would really save money. If any knitters out there would like a copy of the pattern and to contribute to a great cause, the information can be found at the website www.mrimaakers.com. You can also find a link to the project and a picture of the hat (which is lovely!) on our Facebook page Garstang Knit and Natter. Mary Randles

GARSTANG HARMONY & HEALTH Wed 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th Oct 10:00am - 11:30am United Reformed Church Hall Harmony & Health meets every Wednesday morning to sing numbers from the musicals and the pop songs of our younger days as well as more recent hits. This month we are singing at the ‘Fun Palaces’ event in Garstang Library on Sat 5th Oct from 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Age is no barrier and there is no requirement to be able to read music or even sing in tune. We simply invite you to join us for some fun and laughter with friends old and new. There is no charge for these sessions but we do offer a cup of tea or coffee for a small charge. Singing is good for your health, so why not give it a go! Ann Cameron - ann.cameron@mac.com

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CLAUGHTON-ON-BROCK WI Tues 1st Oct 7:30pm Claughton-on-Brock Village Hall The next meeting will be on the subject of jams and chutneys and could not be at a better time of year as we think of the dark winter months ahead and lots of autumn fruits and vegetables to be used up. Melanie Lathom’s talk is entitled ‘Holly Cottage Preserves’. Let’s hope there are lots of tastings to try out! The competition is ‘A Jam Jar Label’ and the hostesses are Barbara Harvey and Angela Taylor. We look forward to seeing you all there. Evelyn Milner (01995) 608888 Netta Parker (01995) 605385

CABUS WI Wed 2nd Oct 7:30pm Cabus Village Hall The speaker this month is Alan Banks and his talk is ‘Romance of the Movies’. We welcome new ladies to join our group. Come and give it a try. You can come for three visits as a visitor before joining. Margaret Swift (01995) 606676

SCORTON WI Tues 8th Oct 7:30pm. Scorton Methodist Chapel

This will be our Annual Meeting. If you’ve always wanted to know what the WI gets up to, this is your chance. Not all jammaking, by any means! New members are always welcome. Mary Hodges (01995) 604755

GARSTANG PHOENIX WI Wed 9th Oct 2:00pm Garstang United Reformed Church Hall The next meeting is the Annual General Meeting and all members are invited. After

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the business of the meeting is concluded we will have our annual birthday party.

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We meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Something of interest for everybody. New members and visitors are very welcome so why not come along and join us. Lesley Wilson (01995) 605274

KIRKLAND WI Wed 9th Oct 7:30pm Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall ‘Creative Threads’ - a craft evening with Linda Robinson. Find out more about Kirkland WI on our website at www.kirklandwi.co.uk Visitors always welcome. Dorothy Walmsley (01995) 602558

FORTON WI Thurs 17th Oct 7:30pm Forton Village Hall Bill Nelson - ‘Antiques: Auctioneers and Valuers’. Competition: An antique of your own. Forton WI meets at the Village Hall on the third Thursday of the month. New members and guests are always very welcome. Further details from Pat Murgatroyd (01524) 791580 or Christine Smith (01524) 793549

CHERESTANC WI Wed 23rd Oct 7:30pm St Thomas’ Hall This evening will be our Annual Meeting. Please feel free to come along and join us. It is a great way of getting to know local people. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month. A list of our monthly meetings can be found at www.thewi.org.uk For further details, or to arrange for a current member to greet you at the door, please contact Eileen Berry (01995) 603005. Linda Bark

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GARSTANG FREE METHODISTS Windsor Road, Garstang Friday FOCUS 10:30am Fri 4th Oct Focus on Prayer. Fri 11th Oct Focus on People with Tony and Sheila Caldwell. Fri 18th Oct Focus on Film â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Freedomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; based on a true story, followed by a light lunch. Fri 25th Oct Focus on the Bible - studying the Book of Esther. Tea Time Church Sun 27th Oct 4:00pm - 6:00pm Crafts, games, activities, Bible stories and buffet tea. Fun for the whole family. Garstang Free Methodists

TIME TO CHAT Fri 25th Oct 10:30am - 12:30pm Garstang Library Would you like to come for a chat and make new friends in a friendly, informal group? Jenny and Netta would like to invite you to come down and join them at Time to Chat on the last Friday of every month at Garstang Library. For details contact Jenny 07905 903 955 or myself. Netta Blundell (01995) 604131

GARSTANG QUAKERS Quaker Meeting House Calder House Lane, PR3 1ZE Meeting for Worship. Sundays 10:30am 11:30am. The Meeting House is at the end of a gravelled track between houses. All are welcome for the meeting. We offer a quiet time for reflection in our Meetings for Worship, and an opportunity to hear those inner promptings which can be drowned out by daily busyness. Daphne Sanders (01995) 641284 www.lancsquakers.org.uk/garstang.php

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GARSTANG AFVBC Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club Sat 5th Oct 9:30am - 11:30am Th’owd Tithebarn The Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs are groups of all Arms of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces and her Allies, serving and veterans, who meet to break bread together in a safe, social, informal environment. The clubs are free, no subscriptions or fees. Buy your own breakfast, meet old comrades and new friends and indulge in some good old military banter. No one knows what is best for Armed Forces Veterans better than the Veterans themselves! Everyone talks about service personnel ‘returning’ to civilian life: for the majority this is a misnomer: they are entering civilian life for the first time. The vast majority of new leavers have only ever been to school, or in the Armed Forces. They have no experience of being an adult civilian.

For many, they begin their civilian life at the same level as a school leaver, when it comes to finding their feet in society. It is an alien world with a whole new code of ethics, especially with their military ‘conditioning’ often during late adolescence, and during their entire military career. No wonder they often find it difficult to fit in. No wonder they sometimes find it hard to relate to those around them. No wonder so many feel isolated. We recognise this in the Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs. Veterans themselves have been starting these clubs all over the UK and abroad, which gives them a renewed feeling of belonging, which even older veterans feel when they attend. Many lost this when they left their respective services and those attending AFVBC’s are stronger together because they ‘return to the tribe’! The Breakfast Clubs have proliferated organically at an astonishing rate and spread into Europe and further. The uptake has been phenomenal, both here and overseas (Germany, France, Spain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Australia, New Zealand and more), with an average of more than one a week starting since then. We have seen first-hand the huge positive impact the Breakfast Clubs are having on the lives of so many veterans and their families. It is truly staggering, and it has driven us to work very hard on them since this began. The mutual support they afford, and the connections they are making, even outside of the clubs is incredible. Our Breakfast Club will meet the first Saturday of each month at Th’owd Tithebarn, from 9:30am - 11:30am. Parking is available but please enter your registration number at the bar as soon as you enter. Roger Dunn (01995) 603878 Garstangafvbc@gmail.com www.afvbc.NET

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CALPOL AND KIDS Here at Tofalos Towers we have the delight of a nine month old daughter to keep us entertained and challenged in equal measure. We also have family and friends with young children charging around to add to the mix.

when a parent picks their child up from a grandparent and they are both giving the child Calpol. Unwittingly they may both have given Calpol at different times but ended up with too much in one day.

What I have found interesting is observing the seemingly all pervading use of Calpol for just about any issue involving children. Teething? Use Calpol. Not sleeping? Use Calpol. Crying a bit too much? Use Calpol. A raised temperature? Use Calpol.

Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory drug that can damage the stomach lining and cause internal bleeding. Studies show that for every 1000 users of ibuprofen three have heart attacks and one is fatal. Do you really want to give this to your child?

For those not familiar with Calpol it is an over the counter medication that is basically paracetamol for children. There is also a newer version that has ibuprofen in it too.

It seems the one symptom in children that people are most concerned about is that of a fever. Calpol is used as an antipyretic – in other words it can lower a temperature when a child has a fever. Most concern extends to when a fever rises above 40 degrees C where both lay people and medics fear the trauma of a febrile convulsion. Therefore, I thought I would check the science behind this.

Paracetamol can cause liver and kidney damage but is commonly used as an antipyretic (ie, reduce a fever). It is very easy to overdose on and there are concerns that this can easily happen in the crossover time

Firstly, we know that a fever is a protective reaction of the body to help recovery. A raised temperature can destroy that which is making you ill without harming you. Secondly, there is no evidence that a temperature above 40 increases a child’s chance of a febrile convulsion. There are other factors that are more important such as pre-existing medical conditions or a family history. Thirdly, in most children, most of the time, who have a febrile convulsion there is no long term harm caused. Of course that does not mean we advocate watching it happen and doing nothing. The latest scientific advice is that you should only use Calpol for fever if your child exhibits the following:

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Pain, excessive lethargy, discomfort and delirium. This is mainly to reduce parental anxiety than for any major therapeutic benefit.

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If the child has been burnt or has heart or lung problems.

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CALPOL AND KIDS (cont)

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Therefore, if your child does not exhibit any of the above you should not give them Calpol. The research acknowledges that this may cause parents considerable anxiety because they are doing nothing but it also says that most children with a temperature do not show any of the above symptoms or problems.

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A case in point is my daughter who has had two high temperatures, we think related to teething. She was still her usual happy self but was hot. We did not use Calpol and just ensured we took layers off her so she could stay cool. Within 12 hours her temperature was back to normal. Our body is remarkably capable of fixing itself, at any age, with the right conditions and care. Please think twice about handing out such potent medication to your children/ grandchildren and do so with good reasoning. Nick Tofalos (01995) 602833

We are delighted to welcome Dr Emma Tinline who joined our team recently. Emma has previously worked with us for eight months last year as part of her early GP training. Emma studied locally at Cardinal Newman College and then at the University of Liverpool. She got married to David in March this year and joins us following the successful completion of her GP training in Preston. We are very fortunate that she has chosen to come back to work with us on a full time basis. Flu Clinics NHS vaccines are available for patients who have diabetes, are pregnant, are aged 65 and over, and for those patients with a long-term condition affecting the lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, brain or nervous system, the immune system or the spleen. Free NHS vaccines are also available for Carers (unpaid carers who receive Carer’s Allowance or who are the main carer for an elderly or disabled person) and patients with learning difficulties. If you are eligible for a flu vaccine please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment. Once again there will be two different vaccines available. One for patients under the age of 65 and one for patients aged 65 and over. We will have specific clinics running throughout the Autumn/Winter months. Flu clinics available for booking are as follows: • •

Thurs 3rd Oct – 2:00pm - 5:00pm (this clinic is for the Over 65’s only). Sat 26th Oct – 8:00am - 4:00pm (this clinic is for both under and over 65’s).

Please ensure that you book into the correct clinic according to your age. Nasal vaccines will be available for children

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GARSTANG MEDICAL (cont) who meet the above criteria and for patients with learning difficulties. Separate clinics will be arranged. Primary school aged children who do not have a long-term condition will be offered nasal flu vaccination via their School Nurse according to their year group. You can call us on (01995) 607399 to book your appointment, book online via Patient Access if you are already registered, or use the MyGP app which is available to download from both Google Play and the App store. The Armed Forces Champion Community Covenant Team The Armed Forces Champion Community Covenant Team is committed to enhancing and sustaining the respect for our armed service personnel and veteran community. On the second Monday of every month, there is a manned information stand in the foyer of

the Garstang Medical Centre offering support to local veterans. Please pop along for more information if this resource could be useful to you or someone you know. Armed Forces Breakfast meetings will start on Sat 5th Oct at the Th’Owd Tithe Barn, Garstang from 9:30am - 11:30am. Families are very welcome. Stoptober This October the Stoptober campaign is encouraging smokers to ‘give quitting a go’ for 28 days from 1st October. Stoptober has driven over 1 million quit attempts to date and is the biggest mass quit attempt in the country. It is based on research that shows that if you can stop smoking for 28 days, you are five times more likely to stay smokefree for good. There are lots of ways to quit and Stoptober

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Following the excitement of our ‘Ron Coombes Exhibition’ last month, we embark on our mid-Autumn session with a Still Life Workshop on Wed 9th Oct entitled ‘Explosion of Colour’. All members are invited to bring items to create a brilliant display of colour as a subject for painting. The imagination boggles as we look forward to this break from the more sober Autumn palettes.

Stoptober offers a range of free support to help people on their quitting journey including an app, daily emails, Facebook Messenger and lots of encouragement from the Stoptober online community on Facebook. In addition, people can get expert face-toface advice from local stop smoking services. Those who use stop smoking aids and who get face-to-face support from their local stop smoking service are up to four times more likely to quit successfully. For more information, please view the Stoptober website at www.nhs.uk/oneyou/ for-your-body/quit-smoking/stoptober Alternatively, please telephone 0800 328 6297 or visit www.quitsquad.nhs.uk Garstang Medical Centre - (01995) 607399 Kepple Lane, Garstang, PR3 1PB

On Sat 19th Oct members will bring in their offerings for the Craft Fair Exhibition which will present an array of original paintings on show and for sale up to December. This exhibition is, as usual, in the Arts Centre as part of the Christmas Fair, a time to buy that original gift for the person who ‘has everything’! Happy painting everybody. For more information contact Carolyn Wood (01253) 812270. Bill Barnes

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GREY MATTER TEST (ans p55) 1. Who had a No 1 hit with the song ‘Poker Face’?

11. If a drink was served ‘on the rocks’ what would it have in the glass?

2. In which country would you find Ben Gurion airport?

12. Frank Whittle first produced what type of engine?

3. Which Glends ‘Elizabeth R’?

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13. In computing what does WYSIWYG stand for?

4. What is the study of the Earth’s rock and crust called?

14. In Cockney rhyming slang, what are ‘plates of meat’?

5. What term describes instruments that produce sound when struck?

15. Bill Beaumont is associated with which sport?

6. In which city is Sauciehall Street?

16. Which English king was known as ‘The Unready’?

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7. Whose three-dimensional cube became a 70s and 80s craze? 8. Which American mammal is renowned for its foul smelling defence mechanism? 9. Which French phrase used in English means a false step or mistake? 10. Which dance was Chubby Checker doing at the start of the 60s?

17. What name is given to angles of less than 90 degrees? 18. Which vitamin deficiency is responsible for scurvy? 19. Approximately how long does it take the earth to travel round the sun? 20. What is Persia now called?

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GARSTANG FAIRTRADE The Fairtrade Mark is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in October. We are looking to have photos taken around town with our Fairtrade supporters. Arrangements are being made to celebrate our 20th anniversary as a Fairtrade Town next year so if you have any ideas or thoughts please let us know. The results of our Fairtrade survey, which took place over the summer, took the form of a number of questions asked by members of the Fairtrade Steering Group to shoppers spoken to at random. Of the 114 interviewed, 61% were visitors, 39% residents, 64% were Female, and 36% Male. Awareness of the range of Fairtrade products available in Garstang and elsewhere has greatly increased since the last survey conducted in 2018. Actual purchases of Fairtrade products have increased, with

52% of shoppers buying Fairtrade products regularly, 35% occasionally. Knowledge of the meaning of the Fairtrade logo, that the producers are guaranteed a fair price for the product, has improved to a record 90% of shoppers. The Steering Group would like to thank those members of the public involved in responding to the survey. The survey will be published in full on our Facebook page so please take a look. Our next group meeting will be on Sat 26th Oct at 10:00am in Wesley’s Coffee Lounge on Parkhill Road. Anyone who has an interest in Fairtrade or is just curious is welcome to join us, we would love to see you. If you have any ideas or suggestions but cannot get to the meeting, please email us on garstangfairtrade@gmail.com Peter Ryder

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CATTERALL IN BLOOM The Autumn leaves are tumbling down but we are not despondent! The Catterall in Bloom work continues through the seasons and you will notice us in our yellow jackets, refreshing the large planters by replacing the soil and planting them up with Spring bulbs.

The tulips were fantastic earlier this year and our experiment with keeping the large planters in situ seems to be have been a popular idea with the community. Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement in 2019. The RHS results will be announced soon but no matter what they award us, I’m sure you will agree that the village is looking lovely. We are thrilled with the great response to the painted bus shelters. It has cheered us all up! We have new ideas for the winter so keep your eyes peeled for surprises during the dark months ahead. We love what we do and enjoy working together as a team - why not join us? Look out for the Crazy Daisies of Catterall! Netta Parker and the Bloom team

GARSTANG IN BLOOM October is the time for looking back on what we have achieved over the past year but also for planning for next year. The ’looking back’ part involves a review of our planting and colour schemes and deciding what was successful and how we can improve next time around. We also hear how Garstang performed in the Small Town category of the national Britain in Bloom competition. Four of the team are travelling to the RHS Lindley Hall in central London to attend the awards ceremony on Fri 25th Oct. The results of the North West in Bloom competition are announced a week later in Southport. Watch this space! Looking ahead, we now prepare the beds and borders to face the winter months by cutting back some of the shrubs and perennials and removing our annual displays. It is also the season for planting bulbs and we have already planted over 150 daffodil bulbs into the new garden in memory of Norah Hoyles. Plants that attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, are always important to

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GARSTANG IN BLOOM (cont) us so we are planning to have two small areas of wildflowers in the centre of town. These will be prepared and sown in the autumn ready, we hope, for a good display from spring onwards.

The business of the AGM was swiftly concluded, accompanied by a sparkling wine obtained locally from a well known German Supermarket chain.

If you like the sound of what we do and would like to be part of the Bloom team, please join us on Wednesday mornings, weather permitting, 9:30am to 11:00am. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss us with our hi-vis vests and trowels in hand! No gardening experience is required.

The circle had a very successful year during 2018 to 2019 and we hope that 2019 to 2020 will continue in the same vein.

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GARSTANG WINE CIRCLE The new season of meetings started in September at the Arts Centre with the AGM, followed by a presentation by committee members of a selection of wines that they found to be particularly interesting. New members of the circle attended the meeting. We extend a welcome to them and hope that they will enjoy their membership.

The committee for the next year will remain the same, with the notable exception of Guy and Linda Pugh. They have decided to take a well earned rest after 15 years hard work contributing to the success of the Circle, and their loss will be a hard act to follow. We would like to thank them for their past endeavours, and accordingly a presentation to them was made by Chairman Alan Jefferson. A collection of wines was presented to the group by committee members Steve Holt, Glynis Jefferson, Rosemary Stokes, Anne Whitehead and Alan Jefferson (on behalf of Richard Harrison).

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The selection consisted of whites from France (Alsace) and Spain, and reds from New Zealand, Italy and France (Rhone). A varied selection, notable in that only one wine from what is termed the ‘New World’ was included in the selection (New Zealand). Is that a reflection of the tastes of committee members?

I was honoured and humbled to be awarded the British Empire Medal in our Queen’s Birthday Honours.

A wonderful selection of food to the group was presented by Jackie Hastings and Glynis Jefferson. This was an excellent evening to start our new season and a good forerunner of the delights to come over the next year. The next meeting will be at 7:30pm in the Arts Centre on Mon 21st Oct when we will have a visit from Stuart Rothwell who runs ‘The Vineyard’ wine shop in Ramsbottom. Details of this meeting can be obtained from the chairman Alan Jefferson (01995) 601842. Mervyn Stokes

Many people in Garstang and Over Wyre have supported me in my endeavours to raise money for Mencap over the last 25 years. Groups and individuals have been generous and the congratulations received since have been overwhelming and I thank you. The medal ceremony is in Lancaster Castle followed by a visit to Buckingham Palace (I’ve already got the hat!) As the citation reads ‘For service to fundraising and the community of Garstang, Lancashire, I am hosting a coffee morning in the URC Church Hall in Garstang on Thurs 17th Oct from 10:00am - 12 noon to express thanks. You are very welcome. In appreciation, Pat Ascroft

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE October Art Exhibition A member of the Arts Centre Painting Group, Evan Gray, has always had a pencil or paintbrush in his hand. Art has always been of interest to him, especially watercolour, but as he now feels he is reaching the status of ‘ancient of days’ he finds himself moving from what would normally be expected to be produced by a water-colourist to cartoons. Evan’s wonderful collection of topical and humorous cartoons will bring a smile and at only £10 each will be easy on the pocket too. The exhibition opened on Tues 24th Sept and runs to Thurs 17th Oct. Sheila Tearle (01995) 603816 Garstang Ukulele Group Regular readers of this column will be aware that in the 17th century, two young ukulele lovers were hunted down by Cromwellian soldiers in their purge of British art. Until

now this was considered a rare event in Lancashire with the Millennium Green bodies being unique north of Chester. However, in the past six months secret excavations have been taking place off Woods Lane, near Woodlands Country Park, where four more bodies and a hoard of musical instruments have been found. These remains are thought to be about a century later than the Cherestanc lovers, clear into the Hanoverian era. Dr Jan Somersby, emeritus professor of cider studies at the Carlsberg University of Catterall has described the find as evidence of a continuing purge of real music by a secret society of nocturnal harpsichord players. Discontent at not being able to play outside in the sunshine, they would roam the country at night seeking to destroy the instruments of anyone who played music in daylight. Dr Somersby believes that when they were

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) disturbed by the Wood Lane string quartet, their fury led to an abominable act of terror, in which all four were brutally slain. For modern music without any slaying, why not check us out at www.garstangukulelegroup. co.uk Bob Sapey Poetry Appreciation Group Fri 25th Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm. This month’s session is rather special and not as advertised in our current programme. Margaret Gaade will lead a tribute to our dear friend Harry Batty, who passed away this year. Harry was a very gifted poet who has left a legacy of wonderful poems. We hope you will be able to come to the session. Marie Whalley (01995) 603605 Arts Centre Fundraising Stall Held on Sat 17th Sept this raised £157 for the

Arts Centre. Thanks to all who sent items for sale and those who helped on the stall. Marie Whalley Garstang Floral Art Group The October meeting will be held in the Arts Centre on Tues 15th Oct at 2:00pm. Our speaker will be Matthew Smith from ‘Brighter Blooms’ based in Preston. The title of Matthew’s presentation is ‘Spring Flowering Bulbs’ when we will look at various bulb displays. There will be bulbs for sale and a chance to ask Matthew’s advice on planting and after care. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. For any more information ring June (01995) 602505 or Mary (01995) 605210. Needlework Group We meet in the Arts Centre on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 12 noon. If

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, patchwork, applique or would like to learn, do come and join this friendly, helpful group. Ann Kelsall (01995) 606408 Woolcraft If you are interested in woolcrafts (knitting, crochet, maybe felting) or would like to know what we do, please come along at 7:00pm on Tuesday evenings (except the first of the month) or Friday afternoons at 2:00pm, where we will make you very welcome. We work on individual and group projects, often raising money for charities. Everyone is welcome, experienced or beginner. There will also be tea and biscuits. Kate Crook 07759 659 004 Recorded Music Group Guest presenter Chris Rodwell’s ‘Duos and Quartets’ at our September meeting drew a

large attendance, with many visitors. Chris explored all manner of duos and quartets, vocal and instrumental, with and without orchestra, and his introductions were as good as the music. We have another guest presenter in October. Michael Cookson, well known to readers of Musicweb International, will present a programme titled ‘The Beautiful Voice’. Michael’s programmes always feature outstanding performances interspersed with humorous and fascinating anecdotes. Mon 7th Oct 7:30pm, Garstang Arts Centre finishing about 9:30pm. Don’t miss it. Visitors are always welcome and the £2 admission includes refreshments at the interval. For more information about the Group, find us on the Arts Society website, or phone Gordon Semple (01995) 602337, David Greenwood (01995) 602875 or just come along one evening!

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Meets Mon 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Oct at 7:00pm and on Tues 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th Oct at 1:30pm. If you require any further info please contact Bob (01995) 603524.

Volunteers work on a rota of two hour shifts. If you would like to support Fair Trade by sparing two hours a month or fortnight, please contact me or come and see us at the Mustard Seed where you will be made very welcome.

Scrabble Group The Scrabble Group will meet on Tuesday afternoons at the Arts Centre 2:00pm 3:30pm. Everyone welcome. Are you new to Garstang? Come along and see what the Arts Centre has to offer on Sat 26th Oct at 7.30pm. Nibbles provided. Bring your own drinks. Judy Osborne (01995) 600996

CHARITY CARD SALE Sat 2nd Nov 9:30am - 12noon URC Church Hall, Garstang Charities represented are - St John’s Hospice, Motor Neurone Disease, Croston House, Parkinson’s Disease, Rosemere Cancer, Sue Ryder, Save the Children, CRY, Horse and Pony Protection Association, The Children’s Society. John Whalley (01995) 603605

THE MUSTARD SEED Volunteers Needed The Mustard Seed is Garstang’s One World and Fair Trade shop which was opened in 1991. It is based at the Methodist Church on Parkhill Road and is run by volunteers. The many varieties of food products, including chocolate, coffee and tea are all fairly traded and a wide variety of crafts are sourced through ethical trading companies. Profits are regularly distributed to overseas charities. We are now very short of volunteers to work in the shop and would welcome any help you can give. Our opening hours are 10:00am –

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HAFFNER ORCHESTRA Sat 2nd Nov 7:30pm Great Hall, Lancaster University An evening of late 19th century music. Conductor: Jonathan Lo. Soloist: Leland Chen. Offenbach ‘Overture to La Belle Hélène’. Bruch ‘Scottish Fantasy for Violin & Orchestra’ and Sibelius ‘Symphony No. 1’. Tickets £14.50 from www.haffnerorchestra. org or (01524) 582394. Students £5 at the door; 18’s and under free. John Whittaker 07752 643 946

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB and talk to us about what we do. Members of the club will be on hand to discuss aspects of photography, equipment and photo processing so come along and we will do our best to answer your questions.

Coffee Morning & Print Exhibition The Garstang Camera Club Prints Exhibition started on Mon 21st Sept and runs until October. We will be showing winning prints from last year’s competitions. On Sat 5th Oct, to coincide with the Print Exhibition, we have a coffee morning. If you are interested in photography and think you might like to join the Camera Club, it is your opportunity to see some of our member’s work

We have an exciting programme of events for 2019/20 including some excellent speakers and a new programme of interactive workshops. Some of our experienced members will act as mentors to help with your photography and with using software such as Photoshop or Lightroom. On Wed 2nd Oct we welcome experienced local photographer Bill Scawthorne with his talk about his ‘Travels with a Digital Camera’. On Wed 9th Oct we have a workshop which includes a demonstration on how to prepare images for competitions. Wed 16th Oct will be a visit from Andy Marland with a presentation entitled ‘The Industrial

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont) Tourist’. A look at Andy’s Black and White images of Northern Industrial Landscapes. Visitors and prospective new members are always given a warm and friendly welcome. We aim to encourage beginners and challenge the experienced. Whatever skills or equipment you bring, your interest in photography is the only qualification needed. Visit our website or email us for further information. www.garstangcameraclub.co.uk Email: info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk Peter Knight

GARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETY Garstang United Reformed Church Wed 9th Oct 7:30pm Historian and genealogical sleuth, Bill McCartney is to tell the tale of his discovery of 18th century joiner Thomas Noblet’s notebook to members of Garstang Historical Society this month. The jottings and drawings in his ancestor’s notebook prompted an interest in the history of woodworking, cabinet and furniture making in the Fylde area 250 years ago. Bill went on to transcribe and reproduce Thomas Noblet’s workbook (along with opposite page facing transcriptions and notes) as an unusual paperback. It shows Thomas’s sketches from his various commissions including clock casings, clothes chests, chests of drawers, doors, spice boxes, church pews, tables, cradles, bannisters, chairs and squabs (settees). Details of measurements, costings, expenses, itemised listings of timber, financial borrowings and mathematical calculations in the book all show Thomas’s eye for detail, how a local craftsman operated all those years ago, as well as details of the Noblet family and their relations, the Jolly family, over several centuries.

All are welcome. Members free; visitors £3 (including post lecture refreshments). More information from Peter Burrell (01995) 601054. Anthony Coppin

BLEASDALE ST EADMER’S Harvest Festival Sun 6th Oct 10:30am Visit the church all decorated for harvest! Following the service, the church is open until 4:30pm. Visitors can enjoy wonderful homemade refreshments and an exhibition of local history in the parish hall. There will be a large selection of jigsaws for sale available in the school. Why not enjoy a walk around this area of outstanding natural beauty? Sale of produce will be available at the church in the afternoon. Everyone welcome. Sue McDade (01995) 643499 or rf e te fre a c n s We lute iet g d

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CAT SMITH MP I’ve recently been in discussions with the Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) looking at whether its possible for them to provide some advice surgeries in Knott End. It’s important to me that people who live in rural parts of the constituency have the same access to services as those who live in the towns and cities. There’s also a great deal of research which suggests there are hidden problems in rural areas, like Knott End, Preesall and Pilling, where families often struggle on low incomes to pay their rent, bills and put food on the table – and yet food banks and support services are often difficult to access without access to a car.

CAB is currently looking for a suitable venue in Knott End and I’ll be helping them to publicise their service once arrangements have been made. If you are having problems with Universal Credit or any other issues, please email me on Cat.Smith.MP@parliament.uk or call my office (01253) 490440. This week I met with the Directors of Kirby Lonsdale Coaches who provide the 89 bus service between Knott End and Lancaster. It’s probably one of the most scenic bus journeys through the constituency, taking in Cockerham and Glasson Dock. It would be great if there was a later service back from Lancaster to Knott End so that more people could enjoy the nightlife, restaurants, bars and theatres of Lancaster – but the bus company can only provide this service if it’s used. I’d be interested in your views. Would this

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) be a service you would welcome and use regularly on a Saturday evening in the same way Blackpool Transport has introduced the Saturday evening service to Poulton and Blackpool? Again, please email me your thoughts Cat.Smith.MP@parliament.uk Staying with the transport theme – and I’m looking forward to holding a unique event on the 89 bus when I introduce my bus surgery! Normally I hold ‘Chats with Cat’ or advice surgeries in libraries and village halls but instead I’ll be holding a surgery on the 89 bus from Lancaster to Knott End. I’ll let you know the date when arrangements have been finalised! You can pop on the bus and have a natter with me about any issue that concerns or interests you or that you want to highlight. Or you may just fancy helping me scoff some wine gums and enjoy the views! I was sorry to hear about another serious accident on the junction with Burned House Lane. I’ve this week chased up the Highways Department at Lancashire County Council who I’d contacted when the last collision occurred. I’d like to know what ideas they have for making the junction safer as well as a clear idea of when these measures will be implemented before anyone else is hurt. Earlier this year, the BBC announced that free TV licences for over 75s will come to an end in June 2020. This will result in up to 3.7 million older people losing their free TV licence. Unfortunately, in 2015 – as part of the BBC’s Charter renewal – the cost of these licences was shifted to the BBC from 2020. Therefore, from 1st June 2020, there will be a new scheme, where anyone aged 75 or over who receives Pension Credit, will still be eligible for a free licence which the BBC will pay for. Households where there is no one

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) aged 75 or over that receives Pension Credit, will need to buy a TV licence if one is needed. I would therefore urge you to check your entitlement to Pension Credit by: 1. Checking online to see if you qualify on the following web address www.gov.uk/ pension-credit/eligibility 2. Calling the Pension Service helpline on 08007 310 469. 3. Contacting my office on (01253) 490440 or by emailing cat.smith.mp@ parliament.uk Unfortunately, if you do not receive Pension Credit and don’t qualify for the benefit, you will have to pay for your TV licence from 1st June 2020. You will, however, stay licensed for free until 31st May 2020. TV Licensing will write to you before the new scheme comes into force to explain how you can pay for your next TV licence. I can assure you I will be pressing the Government to overturn this decision and to honour its commitment to protect free TV licences for the over-75s. I’m always keen to hear from you and if there’s anything I can help you with then please do get in touch. Cat Smith MP

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ROTARY ‘Wrap Up Lancashire’ Nine years ago the charity Hands On London introduced the initiative ‘Wrap Up London’. The objective was to collect unwanted coats for men, women and children and to recycle them to the homeless, vulnerable and needy. ‘Wrap Up London’ now operates throughout the capital at the start of every winter. Over the nine year period more than 140,000 coats of many styles or colour for men, women and children have been rescued and put to direct use by really needy people. In 2018 and in partnership with Hands On London, the Rotary Clubs in Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley launched a new initiative ‘Wrap Up Lancashire’. Collection points and sorting centres operated across East Lancashire and remained open until the first week of November for the collection of surplus coats from the public. All donations were sorted and delivered to the nominated charity partners during the first two weeks of November, for distribution to those in need, just in time for winter. A total of 1,790 coats were recycled through the charities to the vulnerable and needy men, women and children. The Rotary Clubs in Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley have re-launched the initiative for 2019. The Rotary Clubs in Preston and District are to join this initiative immediately. Known as the Preston Cluster of Clubs it consists of Preston Amounderness, Preston South, Garstang & Over Wyre, Preston Guild, Leyland, Longridge & North Preston, Chorley Astley, Preston and South Ribble. The Preston Cluster is currently setting up a series of collection points which will be open from Mon 7th Oct until Mon 8th Nov for donations of coats from the public. In Garstang there will be collection points in Booths and Sainsbury’s. The collection points will be cleared regularly

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ROTARY(cont) by Rotary and sent to the central sorting point International Aid Trust based in Much Hoole. From there they will be sorted and delivered to our nominated charity partners, for distribution to those in need during the first two weeks of November this year. If you feel you are able to help out, please get in touch, but more importantly get digging in those cupboards and wardrobes for your unwanted coats and bring them along to one of the collection centres. Thanking you in anticipation for your support. Event Organisers Richard Fisher 07793 893 256 and Stephen Iles 07484 298 854. Don Goodier

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GARSTANG LIBRARY Special Events Reminiscing with Music Sat 26th Sept 11:00am - 12 noon Reminisce and enjoy music with the Garstang Ukulele Group to celebrate BBC Music Day. Listen to songs from the past and share any memories or feelings that they bring. Also, handle objects from the past as the weekly Reminiscence Session delivered by Wyre Council is on at the same time. All adults welcome, no booking required. Fun Palace – Free Community Event Sat 5th Oct 10:00am - 4:00pm Take part in our 2nd Fun Palace! We had a fantastic day last year and can’t wait to host Fun Palace again this year. Fun Palaces are a local and free festival of art, science, digital, heritage, sport and tech, for all ages. We are thrilled with the number of

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Libraries week is a celebration of the nation’s much-loved libraries. This year, we are celebrating the role of libraries in the digital world. Join us for an all-day drop in on the following topics: Mon 7th Oct - E-books Tues 8th Oct - Digital Skills and Business, Jobs and Innovation Wed 9th Oct - Citizenship, Driving Theory Thurs 10th Oct - Family and Local History, Newspapers Fri 11th Oct - Information, facts and figures, music and literature Sat 12th Oct - School, Homework and Study

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) Traditional tales told from a new point of view. Folktales from around the world, or from across the counties. All delivered by Gav Cross in his giant inflatable story-cave. Family friendly but suitable for ages 4+. £5 per child, adults and babies in arms free.

Clubbercise® Wednesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm St Thomas Primary School Hall £5 (including free use of glow sticks) classes are taught in a darkened room with disco lights and LED glow sticks set to a soundtrack of old and new club hits. A fusion of dance, toning and combat moves with high/ low impact options for all ﬁtness levels, one class burns around 600 calories.

*The shows are targeted at different age ranges – visit spotonlancashire.co.uk for more details. Community Events Garstang Library is always looking for events for the local community. If you have something that would be of interest or would like to discuss using the Library as a venue contact us at garstang.library@ lancashire.gov.uk Children’s Regular Activities Baby Bounce and Rhyme followed by Chat Play Read - Mon and Fri 10:00am -11:00am. Toddler Rhyme Time followed by Chat Play Read - Tues at 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Storytime for Pre-school and Primary School Aged Children - Fri 3:30pm - 4:00pm.

Zumba Gold® Wednesdays 10am - 11am St Thomas Church Hall - £4 Active older adults or people who are looking for a modiﬁed Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. The design of the class introduces easyto-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Dance to world music such as Salsa, Tango, Belly Dance and Cumbia etc. Have fun and meet new people at this very busy and social dance class.

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Saturday Stories - Saturdays 10:00am 12 noon. Discover a new story every week! Share your love of reading with family and friends. Explore the story together and make something to take home. Children aged 5 - 11 years accompanied by an adult welcome. Activities for Adults Have a Go - Do you enjoy being creative? Why not have a go? Bring a project to share your passion or drop in to learn something new. First Friday of the month 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Knit and Natter – Every Tuesday 2:00pm 4:00pm. Join our friendly group to share ideas and patterns, learn new crafts and to meet new people. All ages and abilities welcome. Pop Up Drop In for everyone affected by

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) neurological conditions Tues 8th Oct 12 noon - 2:00pm. Delivered by NeuroDropIn. Mobile Libraries The Mobile Library stocks books in a variety of formats and has a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles for all ages. If you are not already a Library member it is easy to join. Scorton Wed 9th & 30th Oct

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Please note: The routes and dates for the Mobile Library can be subject to change. For details of exact times and locations of stops please ring 07717 543 763 or email garstang.mobile.ml3@lancashire.gov.uk Garstang Library 03001 236 703

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) Further Information about the Library If you require any further information about any of the events or to book a place please contact the Library or go online at

We need to start off with news of our Tuk Tuk project - well done Jackie and Kathy – their cycle ride from Grange to Garstang was a huge success and they have so far raised over £750 with money still coming in.

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SOROPTIMISTS Women inspiring action, transforming lives Back to Work September arrived very quickly, and it was time for us to regroup after our summer break.

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As you can see from our Tuk Tuk barometer, everyone’s generosity has made a huge impact on our total as we are already past the quarter mark! To find out more about the project visit www. rosie-may.com/work-sri-lanka/

A Warm Welcome It was also a great start to the new session as we inducted our latest member to the group, Chloe. She’s a vibrant young lady with lots of ideas and a desire, like the rest of us, to put something back into society. Hazel, one of our founder members, welcomed Chloe officially to the group – this is a simple but moving event, to show the new

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) member just how special they are. A Sad Farewell We took a tour down Memory Lane for our social meeting in September. Sadly, Pat Manley, one of our long-standing members of over 40 years, passed away last month. She was a special person, not only to our group but to others in our region as well. Always there to support, always involved in whatever project we were doing at the time, a fantastic treasurer and a true friend. As a result, a large cargo of Soroptimist documentation containing many photographs was delivered to us and we took this opportunity to toast Pat with tea and cake and to remember all the good times. A great time was had identifying and documenting these and adding them to our scrapbooks. Looking Ahead The time is moving quickly to our next conference which will take place in Bournemouth. This is our annual big meet-up with members from all across our Federation to review the work we do, plan for the future, network and generally have a good dose of fun and friendship!

August and December). Interested ladies are always very welcome. Please ring our membership co-ordinator Muriel BurnhamAirey (01995) 606604 to arrange to be met, or just come and introduce yourself. Take a Look at What We Do www.sigarstang.org.uk Facebook: SoroptimistsGarstang Twitter: GarstangSoropt Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604

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

Our next event will be a bit of retail therapy in November when we are visited by My Pink Angel, a chance to have some exquisite costume jewellery, accessories and more brought to us ready for Christmas – come along and take a look on Wed 27th Nov. Please continue to drop off your used backpacks or other items at The Mustard Seed Café, Park Hill Road (opposite the Wheat Sheaf Pub). Yhey are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm. Or ring us to arrange collection. Why not come and find out if you could make a difference? 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

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF GOLF At a time when NHS services are being stretched to the limit and an ageing population looks set to bring even greater demand, health practitioners are promoting exercise as a positive way to a healthier lifestyle.

through regular contact with other people.

In support of this message, Sport is looking at how they can play their part in helping us live longer, healthier lives.

Don’t worry if you have never picked up a golf club before. Many clubs provide starter programmes which cater for all ages. There are plenty of golfers who take up the game on retirement and quickly become regular mainstream players. Golf Clubs will often lend you golf clubs to help you get started.

One sport that is seeing a rise in members is Golf - its health benefits are well proven. Did you know the age range of some clubs is from young juniors to seniors who are still playing in their 90’s? No longer the exclusive sport of a few; research has shown golf has many health benefits. For less than a price of a coffee a day the benefits are a healthier heart, lowered blood pressure, reduced stress, increased physical flexibility and very importantly - it keeps us both physically and mentally active

Just type ‘golf and health’ into your internet browser and the benefits of golf for a healthier and longer life are plain to see.

In the Fylde/Wyre/Garstang district we are lucky to have numerous excellent golf clubs. All would welcome you - just give them a ring or simply visit - they will be pleased to see you. Go on, try it - it could change your life. David Forrester 01253 810576

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CLUB TOGETHER IMPROVE HEALTH Groups, clubs and societies across the Fylde Coast are being called upon to help encourage residents to improve their health and wellbeing. If you run a keep fit or knitting class, a football or any kind of club, then Fylde Coast health and wellbeing organisations want to hear from you. The call comes as planning gets underway for the national Self Care Week which runs from 18th - 24th November. Locally, Blackpool Council, Fylde Council, Wyre Council, health services and a range of voluntary and community groups are working together to make Self Care Week a celebration of all the groups on the Fylde Coast. Dr Adam Janjua, Acting Chair of Fylde and Wyre Clinical Commissioning Group and local GP said: “Last year many of the groups that promote themselves on the FYi directory website offered taster sessions for people. This year we want to involve even more groups.

on what we did last year which saw more than 70 events taking place over the week and hundreds of people taking part. “Groups reported that they had new members who were all giving it a go which is a fantastic result. It means that people were embracing self-care and were all making a big step to improving their health and wellbeing. This year, amongst other plans, we want to double that impact.” If you run a club or group, charity or service that helps people and would like to take part in Self Care Week 2019 all you have to do is think of what your offer will be and let organisers know by emailing comms. fyldecoast@nhs.net or calling (01253) 951349. NHS Fylde & Wyre CCG

“There are more than 3,000 clubs, societies and groups on the FYi directory offering all kinds of services from football to knitting groups. There is something for everyone and by joining any of them people will see the benefits in their health and well-being. It doesn’t have to be physical, though it can be, but something as simple as joining a reading club at the local library is enough to get people out and about, meeting new people, making new friends and improving their mood.” Self-care is about taking time to do things that keep you well. This might be having a wellstocked medicine cabinet, improving your diet, taking more exercise or joining a group. Self-care week gives local groups across the Fylde Coast a chance to promote themselves and encourage new members. Dr Janjua added: “This year we are building

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BEN WALLACE MP As I get older it is not months that seem to fly by but seasons! Here we are in Autumn already, dare I say it, with Christmas around the corner. My mailbag continues to be filled with both local and national issues with the latest on BREXIT of course, dominating. With Parliament not sitting at the moment, it gives me a great opportunity to get out and about and catch up with what is going on in the constituency. It is always good for me to get out of Westminster whenever possible, back to the real world up here in Lancashire. I do spend a great deal of time traveling back and forth to London but that is a choice I have made in

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order live with my family in Lancashire. As your local MP it is very important for me to understand the issues that affect local people and businesses. While I do receive many letters, there is no substitute to visiting businesses to understand the everyday challenges they face. With this in mind please do not hesitate to contact my office to arrange a visit. I have recently met with the Leader of the County Council and one of the issues discussed was highways. As I have mentioned before in this article, many rural roads have been improved with major works being carried out on the A588. I continue to work with local County Councillors to address safety issues with a view to improving safety. One issue that seems to happen on a regular basis and has happened on the A588 recently, is that just days after the road was resurfaced it was dug up again by a utility company to service a nearby development. The County has assured me that Officers do seek to co-ordinate road works and require companies to apply for a street works licence. Unfortunately, in the case of the A588 the company involved had not applied for a licence. After I highlighted this case to the County Council, Officers are to inspect the section of road and ensure that the road is resurfaced. I would like to thank residents for bringing this to my attention. Highways England are continuing to work on Norcross roundabout and I am keeping a close eye on how this is affecting local roads in the area, again please do not hesitate to contact me if you have views on this issue. Although, as you know Parliament is not sitting at the moment, I do encourage constituents to visit if it interests them. With this in mind, please remember tours of Parliament are possible on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays on sitting days.

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ST. THOMAS’ CHURCH, GARSTANG

To request a tour my office would need the size of the group visiting and some possible dates. Tours can be booked five months in advance and given the limited nature of the tours can book up quickly.

Celebration Evensong Sun 13th Oct 6:30pm

With regard to gallery access, whenever the House of Commons or House of Lords are in session members of the general public can come in and watch proceedings from the Public Galleries. On Mondays to Thursdays the queue opens one hour before the sitting times. On sitting Fridays visitors can queue from 9:00am. You can find more information here: www. parliament.uk/visiting/ Tickets for Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesdays need to be secured through my Office. Unfortunately, MPs are given a limited number of allocated tickets so it is best if we can receive requests in advance. There is no charge for Gallery Tickets or tours booked through my Office. I continue to meet residents at my advice surgeries to discuss a wide range of issues. Please remember if you would like to attend one of my surgeries, the most effective way to contact me is by email, with a brief description of the issues you wish to raise and your contact details. It is worth bearing in mind that I can often offer assistance without the need for a meeting. As in previous months national issues continue to fill my mailbag. Please remember I am here to represent you and your views are important to me so please keep them coming. 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) 672976, email me at wallaceb@ parliament.uk or write to me at the House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Ben Wallace MP

This year Mark Bennett, our Organist and Choirmaster, celebrates 40 years of service to the Lord and St. Thomas’ Church. To mark this milestone the choir has been preparing to sing a full Festal Evensong. Mark seems to have unlimited patience and has guided us through some wonderful music over the years, enabling us all to raise our voices in praise and worship. You are warmly invited to come and join us for this special occasion. Elizabeth Swarbrick Sunday Club for Young People 4-14. A fun way to learn and grow with Jesus. Meets in church at 10:25am every Sunday. Friday Youth for Young People 10-16. A term time only programme of films, sports, crafts and games. £1:50 a week. 7:30pm 9:00pm on Friday night in the Parish Hall next to St Thomas’ church. Contact tsperring@gmail.com or message our Facebook page. For hire of the Parish Hall contact me. Judy Osborne (01995) 600966 CHILDREN & FAMILY WELLBEING Lancashire County Council’s Children and Family Wellbeing Service, (previously children’s centres and Young People’s Service) provides services to help with parenting and other support you may need. The service operates a mobile unit which will be visiting Garstang on Thurs 17th Oct, Thurs, 14th Nov, Thurs 12th Dec and Thurs 23rd Jan from 9:30am - 11:30am. The unit will be stationed at Aldi on Moss Lane, PR3 1HB. Steve Wade (01253) 741117 Children & Family Wellbeing Service

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS Donations The Club agreed to give to the Lions District Zone a payment of £152.50 as our contribution to their Youth Opportunities Trust which funds a wide range of local and national events and activities for young people. The Lions were pleased to hear that the local Memory Café group is to receive a North West award for their Garstang in Bloom community project and that outline permission has been granted to do further work to develop a garden at the rear of the Library using the monies allocated by us already. Fylde Women’s Aid have a continued need for new clothing items (babies, small children or ladies), new toys, new cosmetics or new toiletries. This appeal is ongoing with our

collection point being the Resources Centre (old Liberal Club on Bridge Street). We have just completed one delivery but with Christmas coming are planning another soon and would like to create some festive gift bags to distribute to the refuges being supported. Events and Activities The final activity involving the organisation of car parking was the Lancashire Game and Country Fair which went very well with both days being both dry and busy. Our next big event is the Lions Bonfire and Firework Display to be held on Sat 2nd Nov with the lighting of the fire planned for 7:00pm and a spectacular fireworks show to follow. Admission prices are being kept amazingly low at only £4 for adults; £2 for those of school age (up to 16) and with those of a preschool age being allowed free entry. The Club will once again be assisting in parking cars for the popular Myerscough 10 mile run on Sun 1st Dec. The Lions will be hosting their annual Mencap Christmas Lunch on Sun 8th Dec at the Wyrebank Banqueting Suite. Planning has begun for this already and about 120 guests and helpers are expected to attend with arrival from 12:00 noon onwards. As usual the Lions will be assisting Santa Claus at the Garstang Victorian Festival on Mon 9th Dec and Tues 10th Dec. Please watch out for and visit our Grotto which will be outside the Kings Arms. Our club continues to expand with a total of 25 in the club now and any new members are invited to attend three meetings before making their decision to join us. If you want to add your name to this growing list then you would be very welcome. Further information is available on our website www.garstanglions.co.uk or speak to any member about what we do or come along to our meetings held on the third Tuesday of the

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GARSTANG TREFOIL

month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm.

Thurs 24th Oct 7:30pm Garstang Library Meeting Room

Memory Café Wed 2nd Oct & Mon 21st Oct The Lions continue to support the activities of the local Memory Café which is organised by Lion Sandra Perkins and meets on both the first Wednesday of the month (10:00am -12:00 noon) and also the third Monday (2:00 - 4:00pm) in Garstang Library. This is a lively social group with a range of fun activities being provided free for those suffering from dementia and their carers, family members and partners. On Thurs 3rd Oct there will be a coffee morning with various stalls plus a raffle at the United Reformed Church from 10:00am to 12 noon. Admission is free and the proceeds from this plus from other items sold will go the Memory Café. Chris Wilkinson

Margaret Wignall J.P. - ‘My Life as a Magistrate’ The Trefoil Guild is a national organisation linked to and supporting Girlguiding UK and is open to anyone over 18 who supports the aims and principles of Guiding but perhaps does not have the time to help run a unit on a regular basis. We have a local programme of speakers, activities and outings and can also join in with County or National events. We are a small friendly group and all are welcome. You do not need to have been a Guide or Scout previously. Contact Pat Ascroft (01995) 604139 or visit the national website at www.trefoilguild. co.uk Marlene Towns

GALLOWAYS SOCIAL CLUB On Wed 2nd Oct there will be a member’s meeting. A very interesting talk by Paul Smith on Pilling Railway follows on the Wed 16th Oct and Colin once again will entertain us with his music on Wed 30th Oct. Our meetings are held in St Helen’s Church Hall, Churchtown on alternate Wednesday afternoons 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Free transport by taxi can often be arranged for those who life in the Scorton/Catterall/ Churchtown area. We are a small, very friendly mixed group of people with eye problems so please feel free to join us and get to know others with similar difficulties. Over the year we have a variety of speakers and entertainers and people from Galloways who can bring items of use for those who are blind or suffer from other sight problems, Just give me a telephone call for further information. Lorna Musgrave (01995) 471319

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RSPCA

PHOENIX DANCE GROUP

Cat Food Appeal

Barton Village Hall

We can have over 40 cats in our care at any one time so there are always plenty of mouths to feed. Any donations of wet cat food would be much appreciated. Items can be dropped off at the Animal Centre in Stalmine between 11:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

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.

Events

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Fun Prize Bingo. Shovels Pub, Hambleton, Wed 2nd Oct 1:00pm - 3:00pm. A fun afternoon with plenty of prizes to be won.

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Halloween Open Day. Longview Animal Centre Sun 27th Oct 11:00am - 4:00pm. All welcome, dogs included. There will be lots of spooky fun for all the family along with a wide variety of stalls to browse. All proceeds raised will go towards the animals at Longview.

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.

Hannah Kirrane (01253) 703000 RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs www.rspcablackpool.org.uk

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CLAUGHTON SEQUENCE DANCES Tues 8th & 22nd Oct 7:30pm Claughton Memorial Hall Claughton Sequence Dancing for your enjoyment with pleasant company, gentle exercise and good music. Beginners welcome. Price £3.50 including tea and biscuits. Dancing to John Lancaster. Contacts: Hazel (01524) 791177 or Christine (01995) 679264

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP Garstang URC Church Hall 7:30pm We meet on Monday evenings from September to May. Our programme includes a range of dances to suit all abilities. New members are always welcome - no previous dancing experience required - just come along and have a go! For further information contact Pam (01995) 603536 or Ian (01995) 603998. Marlene Towns

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SEQUENCE DANCING

GARSTANG GARDENING CLUB

Kirkland Memorial Hall Sun 27th Oct 8:00pm

The Crofters Hotel, A6, Cabus Mon 14th Oct 7:30pm

Our Sequence Dances start again with music provided by John Lancaster. Come and join us. Everybody welcome. The Kirkland Memorial Hall Annual General Meeting will be held on Mon 28th Oct at 8:00pm. Everybody welcome.

Gardening expert Paul Macauley will give a talk entitled ‘A garden of Life’ to members of Garstang and District Gardening Club at their October meeting. The visit to the club by Mr Macauley, from Abbeystead, has been arranged by the club’s programme secretary Ruth Cowell. All are welcome to the meeting.

Betty Singleton

Anthony Coppin

MEAT BINGO Scorton Bowling Club Fri 11th Oct 7:00pm for 7:30pm Scorton Village Hall

ST. HELEN’S CHURCH CHURCHTOWN

Kathleen Cookson

We welcome everyone to our Alternative Christmas Tree Festival on Sun 24th Nov 10:00am - 4:00pm, Mon 25th Nov 1:00pm - 4:00 pm and Tues 26th Nov 10:00am 4:00pm.

CALDERVALE COUNTRY CLUB

Teas and refreshment will be served throughout the festival in the Church Rooms

Brilliant prizes and raffle.

What’s On Fri 4th & 18th Oct - Meat Bingo. Eyes down 7:30pm.

Audrey Ashbridge

Every Saturday night - Live entertainment. £2 on the door. Every Sunday - Social Bingo - Eyes down 8:00pm. Dates for your Diary Fri 11th Oct - Prize Bingo in aid of the Village Outing. Eyes down 7:30pm. Fri 25th Oct - ‘Gemma’s Charity Fashion Show’ in aid of Children with Cancer UK. Tickets are £5 and available from Gemma’s and myself at the Club. A great night is assured - pre loved designer outfits, stalls, raffles, great selection of gins/spirts at very competitive prices and fizz on arrival. Please support this worthy cause. Fri 8th Nov - Charity Meat Bingo & Auction in aid of Marie-Curie. Fantastic Prizes. Eyes down 7:30pm. Ros Ashworth (01995) 603776 wwwcaldervalecountryclub.co.uk

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SEPSIS & UTIs Why your pee shouldn’t be the colour of strong tea Fylde Coast residents are being asked to check the colour of their urine in a drive to reduce the cases of sepsis as a result of urinary tract infections. Health organisations are working hard to tackle sepsis, also known as blood poisoning. People staying in hospital are regularly tested for signs of sepsis in an attempt to reduce hospital acquired infections and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has already seen inhospital cases reduced by half. Attention is now turning to people who do not often see a health professional. People living alone often fall victim to sepsis as a result of contracting a urinary tract infection (UTI). The infection can become more severe and lead to more severe infections

such as E.coli and sepsis. In 2018 there were 143 cases of E.coli on the Fylde Coast. Of these 123 were related to UTIs and of those 101 (88 per cent of all cases) were in patients who were in their own homes and not engaged with health services. Dr Ben Butler-Reid, clinical director of the two Fylde Coast clinical commissioning groups, said: “Most times a UTI will take care of itself and is absolutely nothing to worry about. More serious UTIs can easily be treated with antibiotics, but if they go unchecked they can develop into sepsis and that can be very serious and life-threatening. “The simplest way to prevent a UTI, particularly for elderly people, is to stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of fluids, around two to three litres throughout the day, is very important. Drinking tea and coffee counts in

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SEPSIS & UTIs (cont) that too. You can tell if you are dehydrated by looking at your urine – if it is the colour of strong tea then you need to drink more. Basically, the darker your urine is the more at risk of a UTI you are. “The symptoms of a UTI are easy to spot. If you or a friend or relative is experiencing any of these they should seek an appointment with their GP practice. Things to look out for are: stinging when going to the toilet; a high fever; pains in the lower stomach area; pain in the back (just below the rib area); sweating; and in some cases patients can become confused.”

10:00am - 4:00pm, Mon 25th Nov 1:00pm - 4:00 pm and Tues 26th Nov 10:00am 4:00pm. Teas and refreshment will be served throughout the festival in the Church Rooms Audrey Ashbridge

FRIENDS TOGETHER Mon 28th Oct 7:00pm Wesleys Coffee Lounge Our speaker will be a representative from Wyre Borough Council.

If you are unsure if you or someone you care for needs medical help you can call NHS 111 or go to 111.nhs.uk

This should be an interesting and informative talk and we will have a better idea of how our contributions to the Council are spent.

NHS Blackpool Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS Fylde and Wyre CCG and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Hopefully any questions which we may have will be answered.

FRIENDS OF GARSTANG LIBRARY

Ruth Rendle (01995) 602006

‘Have a Go’ last month was very enjoyable.

POULTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC

Three people brought and shared their creations and Sue brought embroidery for us to do. As a non-sewer I found it relaxing with her help.

We meet in the ground floor Methodist Church Hall, Queensway, Poulton every Thursday from September to June at 7:30pm.

‘Have a Go’ is on the first Friday in each month. The next one is on Fri 4th Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm. The Fun Palace on Sat 5th Oct 10:00am - 4:00pm is a chance to join in a free community event. Come and see what local talent we have. Friends of Garstang Library will be serving refreshments. Pat Ascroft (01995) 604139

ST. HELEN’S CHURCH CHURCHTOWN We welcome everyone to our Alternative Christmas Tree Festival on Sun 24th Nov

Come along and join us. A cup of tea or coffee is waiting.

Thurs 3rd Oct ‘Knowing your Camera, Knowing your Photograph’ - Prof. Terry Hewitt. Thurs 10th Oct ‘Sports Photography 1’ George Franks. Thurs 17th Oct Set Subject 1 - ‘Dereliction’. Thurs 24th Oct Results of the 1st Competition PDI-1 Judge: John Fletcher CPAGB. Thurs 31st Oct Equipment Sale.

Workshop

Evening

Visitors and new members are always welcome to come to any meetings. Visit our website at www.poultonps.co.uk Christine Storey

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INNER WHEEL Garstang and Over Wyre The Inner Wheel Club of Garstang and Over Wyre recently welcomed District 19 Chairman Margaret MacIntyre to their Dinner Meeting. Margaret hails from Workington and for the next year will support and encourage all the Inner Wheel Clubs in Cumbria and the northern half of Lancashire. She gave an inspirational talk on her life, including how she was taught how to manage a speech impediment she has had since childhood. During her year Margaret will be asking Clubs to raise funds for Brain Injury Research. On a lighter note she also asked all her Clubs to enter a competition to submit a photograph that could be part of an Inner Wheel calendar. The evening concluded with Margaret presenting Club President Maureen Garstang with a gift.

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Looking forward, the Club will host its International Evening later in October. A representative of Mercy Ships will speak about the work of the Charity. Any monies raised on that evening from the raffle and Bring and Buy will be presented to the Charity. If you would like any further information on the International Evening or the activities of the Club, please get in touch. Mary Mason (01995) 603447 marytmason@icloud.com

OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S How the time flies! Another meeting, held on Tues 3rd Sept was attended by 27 members. We all enjoyed the usual games of dominoes, especially those fortunate enough to win prizes. Those were 1st Ethel Davis, 2nd Gordon Armer, 3rd Miriam Huck, 4th Jane Webster, 4th Joan Archer, 5th Ada McCulloch. Maurice Brennan received the booby prize. Refreshments were served, followed by the raffle. In August the members had an enjoyable trip to Ripon, including a lovely afternoon tea at Mainsgill. In September was the trip to Ormskirk and Southport. Our Autumn Tints October trip unfortunately will be the last one for this year. Mark the date on your calendars, Thurs 31st Oct. It is always a popular trip which includes high tea at Crooklands. The meeting was brought to a close with John Ireland expressing his appreciation for the assistance given during the evening. He thanked everybody for coming and wished all a safe journey home. The next meeting will be on Tues 1st Oct at the Village Hall, starting at 7:00pm. New members will be made very welcome. Jane Webster

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TRAVEL TALKS Wed 2nd Oct 7:30pm Blackpool Sixth Form College

his revenues and ending when James I completed the process a hundred years later.

‘Hidden Kingdoms’ - Pax Garabedian with his travels through Bangladesh, West Bengal and Sikkim, visiting remnants of ancient kingdoms and meeting its smiling people.

Attendance is free but places need to be booked in advance by contacting the Forest of Bowland AONB 01200 448 000, or by emailing sandra.silk@lancashire.gov.uk or enquiries@slaidburnarchive.org

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

A pay bar is available from 7:00pm. Donations are invited on the evening and will go to Slaidburn Archive to support its important work in recording the history of the Forest and to Champion Bowland, which supports projects benefiting the environment, local communities and visitors. The Forest of Bowland AONB is grateful to the Parker family for kindly hosting this lecture at Browsholme Hall and to William, Lord of Bowland for his continued support. Sandra Silk 01200 448 000 Forest of Bowland AONB

Joan Gaffiney (01253) 700799

LORD OF BOWLAND LECTURE The Forest of Bowland under the Tudors and Stuarts Tues 1st Oct 7:30pm Tithe Barn, Browsholme Hall Cow Ark, Clitheroe. BB7 3DE In this year’s ninth Lord of Bowland Annual Lecture, Dr Bill Shannon will explain how hunting rather than trees traditionally defined a Royal Forest like Bowland. Medieval kings and nobles established forests and chases for pleasure and prestige, for the preservation of the deer and to provide gifts of venison for their followers. The Forest of Bowland under the Tudors and Stuarts will chart the gradual decline of Bowland as a Forest; beginning with Henry VII’s desire to put Crown lands on a sound business footing in order to maximise

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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCIL Newly co-opted Councillors

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A big warm welcome to our newly co-opted Councillors, Sharna Mitchell and Alan Pearson. We look forward to working with our new colleagues.

Please look out for our new community champion Philip Winstanley. Philip is making his way around the town and introducing himself to as many of you as possible. He’s here to help Garstang and the people of Garstang so please stop and have a chat with Philip.

New Play Equipment for Moss Lane Playing Fields The Town Council have been working on the new play park for Moss Lane which will include the following equipment: Flat Swing, You and Me Swing, Birds Nest Swing, Inclusive carousel roundabout, Double tower with Bridge, Double tower with Slide, Musical Pipes Play panel, Round Trampoline. We are looking to have the new facility ready in late September early October for an official launch later in October. For a schematic view of the new play park look on the Town Council website at www.garstangtowncouncil.org/ category/latest-news/

Garstang Community Academy Footpath, Garstang Road Garstang Town Council along with Barnacre with Bonds Parish Council, Catterall Parish Council, Garstang Academy, Lancashire County Council and Wyre Borough Council are all contributing towards the funding of widening the pavement at the top of Bowgreave to make it safer for the general public and the many school children that use the pavement to walk to and from school. Work is scheduled to commence during October half term, week commencing Mon 21st Oct. Garstang Scarecrow Festival 2020 We are pleased to confirm we have granted Garstang Scarecrow Festival permission to use Moss Lane Playing Fields for their 3rd festival from Fri 3rd July – Sun 5th July 2020. Next Council Meeting & Surgery Two Councillors will available during our surgery on Sat 2nd Nov 10:00am at the Library to discuss questions or concerns regarding the Garstang parish. The next Council meeting will be held on Mon 21st Oct 7:30pm at the Library. Don’t forget to check our website www. garstangtowncouncil.org for regular updates. Edwina Parry - Town Clerk 07592 792 801

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