Over Wyre Focus Magazine - November 2019 by Focus Magazines

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

Issue 240

What’s on Over Wyre

Friday 1st Saturday 2nd Monday 4th Tuesday 5th Wednesday 6th Thursday 7th Friday 8th Saturday 9th Sunday 10th Monday 11th Tuesday 12th

Time to Dance - Hambleton Village Hall 4 Stalmine Village Hall Bingo - Stalmien Village Hall (also 15th) 4 Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library (also 29th) 21 Chairity Christmas Coffee Morning - St John’s Church Rooms 5 Cleveleys Walks - Beach Rd Community Centre (also 30th) 16 Lions Bonfire & Firework Display 42 CRY Charity Christmas Card Sale - Garstang URC 52 Board Game Club - Knott End Library 20 Pilling Men’s Fellowship - Weekly 33 Meeting Point - Hambleton URC (also 19th) 5 Knott End Beach Clean - Coastguard Station Car Park 5 Pilling Historical Society - Methodist Church Fellowhip Room 5 Out Rawcliffe Over 60s - Out Rawcliffe Village Hall 9 Over Wyre Art Society Meeting - St Bernard’s Church Hall (weekly) 10 North Fylde Photographic Society (weekly) - Cleveleys URC 67 Hambleton Parish Council Meeting - Hambleton Village Hall 70 Over Wyre Harmony & Health - Hambleton Village Hall (weekly) 14 Knott End Walk - Ferry Cafe 16 Memory Cafe - Garstang Library 43 Fun Prize Bingo - Shovels Inn, Hambleton 46 SSRA Meeting - The Seven Stars 69 Friends of Trinity Hospice AGM - Knott End Squash Club 4 Stalmine Gardening Club - Stalmine Village Hall 6 Hambleton WI Meeting (also 8th, 11th, 27th & 28th) 26 Poppy Making Session - Over Wyre Medical Centre 32 Festival of Remembrance - St Michael’s On Wyre Church 5 Preesall Bowling Club Presentation Evening - The Shovels 7 Creative Writing Group - Knott End Library 22 Hambleton WI Meeting - LFWI Office 26 Fleetwood Walk - Marine Hall 16 Preesall Town Council Surgery - Knott End Library (also 23rd) 20 Saturday Opeing - Over Wyre Medical Centre (fortnightly) 33 Working Group - Bob Williamson Park 70 Remembrance Parade & Service - St Oswald’s / Memorial 28 Armistice Service - Hambleton United Reformed Church 34 Mobile Library - Hambleton 25 Hambleton WI Monthly Meeting - Hambleton URC 26 Armistice Commemoration - Memorial Stone Garden 29 Friendship Group - Hambleton URC (also 25th) 34 Chairty Art Exhibition - The Cottage Loaf (until 16th) 56 Preesall Council Meeting - Youth & Community Centre 74 Friends of Trinity Hospice Bingo - St Oswald’s 4

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What’s on Over Wyre

Tuesday 12th Wedensday 13th Thursday 14th Friday 15th Saturday 16th Sunday 17th Tuesday 19th Wedensday 20th Thursday 21st Saturday 23rd Sunday 24th Wednesday 27th Thursday 28th Friday 29th Saturday 30th

Over Wyre Ladies - Juniper Close Community Room, Citizens Advice Drop In - Knott End Library (also 26th) Knott End & Preesall Men’s Fellowship (also 26th) Garstang Ca,era Club Fylde Five Way Battle Mental Health Support Group - St Oswald’s Young at Heart Social - Knott End Library (also 27th) Galloways Social Club - St Helen’s Church Hall (also 27th) Pilling & Over Wyre Drama Group Play - Knott End Library Royal British Legion Meeting - Youth & Community Centre Pilling & Over Wyre Drama Group Play - Knott End Library Poetry Appreciation Group - Knott End Library FOKEL Meeting - Knott End Library Annual Fair - St Oswald’s Messy Church - Lighthouse Community Church Over Wyre Art Society Member Workshops (also 29th) Pilling & Over Wyre Drama Group Play - Knott End Library Wyre Borough Council Surgery - Knott End Library Christmas Craft Fair - Knott End Library Lancaster Singers Performance - The Priory, Lancaster Autumn Songs of Praise - Pilling Methodist Church Natwest Bank ‘How to Spot a Fraud’ - Knott End Library Preesall Town Council Surgery - Knott End Library Fleetwood Walk - Memorial Park Mobile Library - Pilling Fleetwood Walk - Larkholm Grasslands Brew & Book Sale - Knott End Library Annual Christmas Fair. - Hambleton URC Christmas Market - Pilling Reading Room ‘TAIZE’ Prayer Group Meeting - Hambleton URC Garstang Christmas Lights Switch On SSRA Lantern Making - Stalmine Primary School Falls Prevention Talk - Knot End Library Fylde Bird Club - The River Wyre Christmas Bonanza - Knott End Golf Club Garstang Walk - Visit Garstang Centre Christmas Tree Festival - St Peter’s Church (until 2nd Dec) Help Beat Cancer Christmas Coach Trip & Luncheon Friends of Trinity Hospice Coffee Morning - St Bernards Christmas Craft Fair - St Helen’s Church Preesall Christmas Lights Switch On FOKEL Family Lantern Making - Knott End Library

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STALMINE VILLAGE HALL BINGO

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Fri 1st and 15th Nov 7:30pm Stalmine Village Hall

Over Wyre Group AGM Thurs 7th Nov 7:00pm Knott End Squash Club

Everyone welcome - good prizes. Doors open at 7:00pm. Eyes down at 7:30pm. David Makinson (01253) 700232

TIME TO DANCE Fri 1st Nov 7:30pm - 10:30pm Hambleton Village Hall, Church Lane Fri 15th Nov 7:30pm - 10:30pm St. Oswald’s Parish Hall, Lancaster Rd Popular Sequence, Ballroom and Latin. Admission £4:00 including Refreshments. Steve Coughlan 07868 736 820

PILLING WI Thurs 28th Nov 7:30pm St John’s Church Hall ‘Trek Croatia’ - Pat Ascroft

All welcome. Prize Bingo Tues 12th Nov 7:30pm for 8:00pm at St Oswald’s Church Hall, Preesall. Coffee Morning Sat 30th Nov 10:00am - 12 noon at St Bernard’s Church Hall, Knott End. All the usual stalls. £1 entrance. All welcome. Ken Horne (01253) 812947

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Wed 13th Nov 1:30pm - 3:00pm St Oswald’s Church Hall Anyone who is experiencing, or has a loved one or someone close to them who is affected by mental health issues is invited. We meet every second Wednesday of the month. Pauline Teague 07583 039 804 Email: sisterteague@hotmail.co.uk

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FESTIVAL OF REMEMBRANCE

VOLUNTEER BEACH CLEAN

Brass Band Concert Fri 8th Nov 7:30 pm

Tues 5th Nov 10:00am - 11:45am Knott End Beach

St Michael’s On Wyre Church Lancaster City Brass presents a selection of inspiring and moving music in the setting of this beautiful grade 1 listed church. Tickets £7.50 including refreshments. Poppies will be sold in aid of the Royal British Legion fund.

Come and help keep Knott End beach looking its best. Meet in the car park behind the Coastguard Staion. Gloves, hi-viz vests, bags, hoops and pickers all provided. Allweather gear and waterporoof footwear recommended. All ages welcome.

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MEETING POINT

PILLING HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tues 5th Nov - ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Jennifer Ray.

Tues 5th Nov 7:30pm Methodist Church Fellowship Room

Tues 19th Nov - Four Seasons.

‘Local Building Styles in Lancashire 16001900’ - Speaker James Houghton.

We are a non-denominational group meeting fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons at 2:15pm. We meet at the United Reformed Church Hall, Sandy Lane, Hambleton from September through to April.

We meet the first Tuesday in every month from September to March at 7:30pm. Annual subscription £10, visitors £2. Everyone welcome.

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Sat 2nd Nov 10:00am - 11:45am St John’s Church Rooms, Pilling Lots of great gifts for Christmas. Big raffle, cakes, clothes rail, lots of guessing games to win a prize, and lots more. Please come along for a browse and a nice cuppa. £1 entry. We’ll look forward to seeing you. Maureen O’Reilly and friends.

ST OSWALD’S, PREESALL Annual Fair Sat Nov 16th 2:00pm - 4:00pm St Oswald’s Parish Hall A variety of stalls and refreshments. Free admission. Advent Carol Service Sun 1st Dec 10:30am Elizabeth Charles

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EXCITING NEWS Hambleton Gala Queen/King 2020 Would you like to represent the village as Hambleton Gala Queen/King 2020 or be a part of the retinue? We are now taking applications for the Queen/ King, Princess/Prince and all other retinue positions. Please see the website at www. hambletongala.co.uk to get an application form or pick one up from Hambleton Primary Academy. All applications to be received by Fri 22nd Nov. Any queries please contact: committee@hambletongala.co.uk Chocolate Bingo - Change Of Date Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to postpone this family event until Sat 8th Feb. We will give notice when tickets are available for sale. If you would like to join our committee or can spare any time to help out please get in touch: committee@hambletongala.co.uk or see the gala website or Facebook page. Ailsa Williams

STALMINE GARDENING CLUB Thurs 7th Nov 8:00pm Stalmine Village Hall We meet on the first Thursday of the month. Visitors very welcome. For more details phone Barbara (01253) 700232. David Makinson

OVER WYRE LADIES Tues 12th & 26th Nov 2:00pm Juniper Close Community Room, Preesall Over Wyre Ladies meets alternate Tuesdays at Juniper Close Community Room. We are a friendly group and would love to see you. Beryl Stott (01253) 810035

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Presentation Evening Fri 8th Nov 7:30pm prompt The Shovels, Hambleton

Tues 26th Nov 7:45pm The River Wyre, Poulton

Any member who would still like to see the menu or requires any further details please do contact me. Richard Royds (01253) 810175 / 07899 701 624

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

‘A Further year in Wildlife Photography’ Pauline and Ian Greenhalgh. £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

CHRISTMAS CONCERT Hambleton Choral Group & Parish Church Sun 1st Dec 2:00pm Hambleton Parish Church Our annual Christmas Charity Concert this year is raising money in aid of Parkinson’s Disease and Fylde Coast Women’s Aid. Tickets are £5 obtainable from members or ring (01253) 700963 or (01253) 810153. Dorothy Haworth

MESSY CHURCH Lighthouse Community Church Knott End Sat 16th Nov 4:00pm - 6:00pm Join us for an afternoon filled with family fun! Whether it be arts and crafts, singing and story telling or enjoying delicious food together there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This is a free event for everyone in the community. We hope you can join us in fellowship. Jess Basquill 07926 995 465

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

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The Pilling Band Christmas Concert will be held at Knott End Working Mens Club on Fri 6th Dec at 7:30pm. After the success of the joint concert with Preesall and Knott Gala in April this year, proceeds from the event will go to the Band and Gala funds.Tickets are £6 from Knott End Post Office.

Wed 27th Nov 10:30am Knott End Golf Club

This Christmas Swingalong will be very popular so get your tickets early. You can reserve them by telephone from Jim Redman (01253) 811430 or Karen Woods (01253) 810541 and pick up on the door. Jim Redman 200 Club October Draw

Various stalls: cakes, winter garden, tombola, raffle. Entrance £2 including coffee and mince pies. Pay on the door. Everyone welcome. Kath Coleman 07770 220 236

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Sat 30th Nov 11:00am - 3:00pm St. Helen’s Café, Churchtown The St. Helen’s Café, Churchtown are holding a Christmas Craft Fair in the old Sunday School building of St. Helen’s Church (PR3 0HT).

1st Prize £100 No 158 Trudie Daniels 2nd “ £ 50 “ 110 Barbara Ellis 3rd “ £ 20 “ 115 Margaret Melling 4th “ £ 10 “ 198 Doreen Chesworth 5th “ £ 10 “ 100 S & J Berry

We are aiming to have 12 - 15 stalls hosted by local craftspeople. There will be plenty of mulled wine, mince pies and cakes to enjoy while you’re browsing. Entrance is free.

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Sun 24th Nov 11:00am - 4:00pm Pilling Reading Room

Wed 13th Nov 7:30pm Blackpool Sixth Form College

Many lovely stalls for your Christmas gifts.

Ann McCarthy travels by cruise ship from ‘Buenos Aires to Rio by the Coastal Route’. In addition she visits the Iguaçu Falls from both Argentina & Brazil, and spends time in Rio.

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HAMBLETON LITTER PICK We are holding the litter pick on Thurs 28th Nov at 10:30am, meeting at the Shovels Car Park, picks and bags provided. Why not join us and help to keep Hambleton a place to be proud of? Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60S CLUB Tues 5th Nov 7:00pm Out Rawcliffe Village Hall John Ireland welcomed 22 members to the October meeting of the Out Rawcliffe Over 60’s. The usual 20 games of dominoes were played, and prizes presented to the winners: 1st Vera Redman, 2nd Vivien Glossop, 3rd Jean Bee, 4th Gordon Armer, 5th Jane Webster, 6th Peggy Carter. The booby prize went to Neil Webster. Refreshments were served followed by the raffle. The weather was good to us on the September trip to Ormskirk & Southport and was enjoyed by all who went. The last trip of the year was on Thurs 24th Oct to Bowness, with High Tea at Crooklands. Tickets for the Christmas party will shortly be available for members. Note the date of the party which will be at the Village Hall on Tues 3rd Dec at 5:00pm. John thanked everybody for coming and expressed his appreciation for the help given during the evening and wished everyone a safe journey home. Jane Webster

Wed 27th Nov 7:30pm Ray Wilson travels regularly to ‘Peninsular Malaysia & Singapore’ to visit family. He contrasts the post-colonial communities of Kuala Lumpur and Melaka with the poorer regions to the east – and proposes that travelling from Singapore by train is more interesting than journeying by ship or plane! Membership is £20 for the season. Visitors £4 per meeting. www.traveltalks.club info@traveltalks.club Twitter: @TravelTalks.club Joan Gaffiney (01253) 700799

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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY It’s been a busy few weeks for us artists! With the demonstration of a seascape of Sunderland Point, Harry Caunce followed on with a full day workshop giving the keen ones a chance to produce a quality quick drying oil painting. Everyone rose to the challenge with some startling results. On our free painting days, the members have the opportunity to leisurely help each other and progress their work with encouragement from their peers. In contrast the controlled pen and wash demonstration with John Harrison showed us the appeal of a simple sketch with limited colour with impressive results. Of course the composition, accuracy of drawing and tonal values are paramount. A workshop was arranged for more practise. We had a busy morning hanging the paintings in Knott End Library. Lots of helpers gave their input and help. We hope you liked our Autumn Exhibition which was extended for another week. We’re now following on with watercolour practise which is the most popular medium. Later this month we can also experiment with Chinese brush painting, not often accessible but very effective. Due to the sale of a few books and donated items, we now have new plastic table covers keeping our ‘studio’ clean. All General Plumbing Work Repairs - Maintenance Leaks - Bursts Bathroom Installations Tiling - Cladding Guttering Central Heating incl. Unvented

We meet at St Bernard’s Church Hall on Hackensall Road Knott End-on-Sea FY6 0AS every Tuesday at 2:00pm. Visitors are welcome so pop in if you fancy joining us. November Weekly Programme Tues 5th Nov Watercolour Demonstration with Graham Berry (very skilled local artist). Tues 12th Nov Free day for practising with own materials.

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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY (cont) Member Workshops

a warm and welcoming place for everyone.

Sat 16th Nov Watercolour Workshop with Graham Berry.

Opening Times

Next month I’ll bring details of another members exhibition along with updates for the festive season.

Thur 28th Nov 12 noon – 5:00pm Fri 29th Nov 12 noon – 5:00pm Sat 30th Nov 10:00am – 5:00pm Sun 1st Dec 10:00am – 5:00pm Mon 2nd Dec 12 noon – 5:00pm Sunday Service 1st Dec 10:00am

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Fri 29th Nov Chinese Brush Painting with Anne Allen.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL St Peter’s Church, Quernmore Come and visit our beautiful country church, lit up by Christmas Trees, decorated by our generous sponsors – local businesses, individuals and primary school. The church will look wonderful and the atmosphere will be very special. For many reasons it can be hard to come into church, so we hope that this special event will provide

Christmas Carol Service Sun 22nd Dec 7:30pm & Christmas Crib Service Tues 24th Dec 3:00pm. Refreshments are available throughout opening times Trees and displays to enthral you. Drinks and mince pies, soup and bread to warm you. People to talk to. An opportunity to sit and rest. A Prayer Tree – for your prayers and requests. A Remembrance Tree – with cards for names of loved ones. Gale Barton

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DRAMA GROUP Pilling & Over Wyre We will be performing a very zany comedy/ farce entitled ‘The Haunted Through Lounge and Recessed Dining Nook at Farndale Castle’ on Thurs, Fri and Sat, 14th, 15th & 16th Nov 7:30pm in Knott End Library. Tickets will cost £7 including refreshments. Once again, the stalwart members of The Farndale Avenue Townswomen”s Guild Dramatic Society attempt to entertain you. Of course, nothing goes to plan! It never does, but they keep trying! Tickets are available from Friends of Knott End Library, on the door or from Drama Group members. Please support us in this new venture, not only to support your local Drama Group but to raise awareness of the great importance to local communities in having a thriving Library at its centre.

To reserve tickets or for information please contact John Savage (01253) 790707, or ring 07801 591 812. We look forward to seeing you! Jenny Blyth (01253) 391341

ROTARY Booths Trolley Dash We wish to thank Booths Supermarket for facilitating a Trolley Dash in their Garstang Store. The event was in aid of local charities supported by the Clubs. We are most grateful to the general public for purchasing 1,600 raffle tickets. A three minute trolley dash by one person picking individual items from the shelves of individually priced units up to a value of £400 was offered by Rotary and Inner Wheel. A second prize of a £100 shopping voucher was sponsored by Booths Supermarket. The results of the draw were: 1st prize ticket 03279 and 2nd prize ticket 00476 President of the Rotary Club Stephen Iles said: ‘This was our first attempt at this type of event. With the agreement and assistance from Booths we could not have asked for a better partner. We must also issue special thanks to the event organiser and thanks to all our Club members who spent many hours selling tickets for the draw.’ We meet most Wednesday evenings at the Best Western Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club, at 7:00pm for 7:30 pm. If you are interested in community activities or wish to help others please come along to any meeting. We can offer you a sense of purpose along with friendship and fun for men and women who are interested in supporting the needs of others. For further information contact Geoff Bolland 07887 803 101. Don Goodier donald.goodier@btinternet.com

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WYRE COACHES NOVEMBER TRIPS GB Antiques Centre & Factory Outlet or Lancaster City Centre - £7.00 Wednesday 6th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm) Chester Christmas Market or Cheshire Oaks - £12.50 Saturday 16th 0930 - home by 1830 (6:30pm) Lytham ~ St Annes ~ Morrisons Blackpool - £6 Wednesday 20th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm) Ormskirk Market & Southport - £11 Saturday 30th 0930 - home by 1800 (6:00pm)

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INNER WHEEL Garstang & Over Wyre The Club would like to thank the good people of Garstang and beyond for their generosity in supporting two charity fundraising events. Both the Trolley Dash, a joint venture with Rotary and the Evening of Fun, Flowers and Food were incredibly successful. A big thank you to Booths and also other Garstang businesses for their generosity and support. Looking forward our next fundraiser has an International theme. Any money raised on that night will go to Mercy Ships. Mercy ships bring vital medical treatment to otherwise inaccessible areas in Africa. Our Club President, Maureen Garstang, together with other members will have the privilege of laying a wreath at the War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday. Be in touch if you would like to learn more about Inner Wheel and particularly our Club. Mary Mason 10995 603 447 marytmason@icloud.com

OVER WYRE HARMONY & HEALTH Wed 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Nov 1:30pm 3:00pm Hambleton Village Hall Church Lane, Hambleton Harmony & Health meets every Wednesday afternoon to sing numbers from the musicals and the pop songs of our younger days as well as more recent hits. Age is no barrier and there is no requirement to be able to read music or even sing in tune. We simply invite you to join us for some fun and laughter with friends old and new. There is a charge of £2 for these sessions which includes tea and coffee and maybe even a biscuit!. Singing is good for your health, so why not give it a go? Ann Cameron ann.cameron@mac.com

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WALKERS’ CORNER Cleveleys Walk Sat 2nd & 30th Nov 10:30am Come along for a stroll along the beautiful promenade at Cleveleys or a look at Cleveleys Park and Towers Wood. Meet at the Community Centre on Beach Road FY5 1ER and return for refreshments. Fleetwood Walk Sat 9th Nov 2:00pm Meet at Marine Hall, Fleetwood FY7 6HF for an enjoyable walk along the promenade and afterwards for a drink and a natter. Wed 20th Nov 10:30am Meet at the Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Rd FY7 7AN for a stroll around the park and on to the promenade, returning for a cuppa. Sat 23rd Nov 10:30pm Meet at Larkhome Grasslands car park, Westway FY7 8JH. A stroll along the new promenade and large grass sculptures near to the Rossall Hospital.

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Knott End Walk Wed 6th Nov 2:00pm We meet at the Ferry Cafe, by the slipway, FY6 0EA for an enjoyable walk either on the Promenade or across the golf course and around Hackensall Hall along country lanes. Garstang Walk Wed 27th Nov 10:30am Join us for a walk along the canal with views of river and hills, plus shops and olde worlde cottages. Meet at the ‘Visit Garstang Centre’, Cherestanc Square, nr. Booths, Park Hill Road PR3 1EF. Meet afterwards for a brew. All the walks are one hour health walks. For more information, please contact Beryl on the number below. Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

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NATURAL IMMUNE BOOSTS Did you know there is no hard evidence as to how we ‘catch’ a cold. Time and again in studies immunologists admit their understanding of how viruses are transmitted is extremely limited. A quote from a workshop held by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in November 2010 states, ‘Despite numerous studies... the predominant mode or modes of transmission of influenza between humans remain to be clearly documented.’ Of course there are theories about sneezing and coughing etc but no actual evidence to support them. So what is going on here? Well I suspect that the situation is not so black and white because your body has a whole host of defences to stop us ‘catching a cold’. Our skin is remarkably effective as a barrier to viruses, our nose has mucus and hairs to capture anything we may inhale and our

mouth has saliva that is both antibacterial and antiviral. If all of these factors are firing effectively then we are protected and that is before we take into account our internal immune system that is working all the time to keep bacteria, viruses and injuries at bay. Further evidence for this complex situation is that at any one time we have around 400 viruses in our body yet we are not ill. We have such an array of defences it is actually very hard for us to catch anything that will make us ill. I saw the NHS advert for staying well in the winter recently and it tells us to get a flu jab and visit a pharmacy. Really? That is how we stay well? Pharmacists are experts in pharmaceuticals, they are not necessarily health experts. In fact, you do not need to be an expert to be healthy and avoid illness in the winter. All you need to do is make sure you protect yourself

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NATURAL IMMUNE BOOSTS (cont) with good health behaviour such as this: Sleep well with a consistent sleep routine. If you feel tired or under the weather then rest. Do not underestimate the power of rest. You do not need to take suppressing medications to carry on, this leads to trouble further down the line, just rest and keep hydrated. Limit alcohol intake. Have you ever overindulged for a day or two then come down with a cold? That happens because you have assaulted your body’s defences and your body has to go into cleansing mode which is sneezing, coughing and eyes streaming. We call it a cold but it is actually a ‘cleansing’. Get fresh air every day and avoid being in constant central heating which dries out all your mucus membranes which are part of your first line of defence. Look after your digestive system which is vital for healthy immune system function. Simple

ways to help this are to avoid processed foods, eat real whole foods and limit sugar. Eating fermented foods such as kefir, kimchi or sauer kraut is also excellent and in the absence of these take a high quality probiotic. Most modern food is lacking in many important minerals and vitamins due to the soil being so depleted from intensive farming so a good multivitamin is worth taking regularly. I’d also suggest taking some cannabinoids every now and then from a high quality CBD product. This is a minefield due to the vast array of dodgy products out there but there are good brands about. Cannabinoids help your body to maintain a healthy balance regardless of our environment. The best way to not be ill is to be healthy and you have more control over that than the medical system would have you believe. Nick Tofalos (01995) 918718

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KNOTT END LIBRARY November Events

Dates For our Regular Events

Citizens Advice Drop-In - Tues 12th & 26th Nov 10:15am – 1:15pm. A representative from Citizens Advice will be available at the Library to offer advice on Universal Credit and other benefits. Times may vary as the representative will be coming from Fleetwood on the ferry.

Knott Knit End Natter, Crochet & Needlecraft - Every Monday 10:00am12:00pm. 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.

Natwest Bank ‘How to Spot a Fraud’ Tues 19th Nov 10:00am - 11:00am. A guest speaker from Natwest Bank will be available in the Library with a short presentation on how to spot a fraud and tips for digital safety. Falls Prevention Talk - Mon 25th Nov 2:15pm – 3:00pm (ish). As winter draws in and the days get shorter, the risk of slips and falls increase. A guest speaker from the NHS will give a short talk providing advice on how to prevent falls both indoors and outdoors.

Knit & Natter - Every Tuesday 10:00am 12:00 noon. Knit and natter at the Library. Enough said! Refreshments available. Board Game Club - Mon 4th Nov 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Our Scrabble Group has now become a board game group, with more games available to play. Everyone is still welcome. Council Surgeries Sat 9th & Sat 23rd Nov 10:00am – 11:00am.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) A Councillor from Preesall Town Council will be available. Sat 16th Nov 10:00am – 12:00 noon. Your local Wyre Borough Councillor will be available. Tues 19th Nov 10:00am – 12:00 noon. The Clerk to Preesall Town Council will be available. Young At Heart Social - Wed 13th & 27th Nov 10:00am - 12:00 noon. 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. Library services will be unavailable.

through to report or order something now say you need to go online. Yourself? Flummoxed? You need I.T help? Look no further. Every Thursday 9:30am-11:30am. 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. Contact the Library to book a place. Need help with a specific issue? Book a 30-minute drop-in with our volunteer alongside the course. Please contact the Library for more details – visit us or ring 0300 1236703 and ask to be put through to Knott End Library.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) If you would like to join in our First/Last Friday reading groups, please call into the Library to pick up a copy of this month’s book choice. Creative Writing Group - Fri 8th Nov 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 - Fri 15th Nov 2:00pm – 3:00pm. This group will read, share and discuss their favourite poems. Poetry is brilliant – enough said! Baby and Toddler Bounce & Rhyme. Every Friday 10:30am - 11:00am. Suitable for all pre-school children. A fun-filled session with songs and music. Can’t physically get to the Library? We have

Further Information online borrowing available – eBooks and Audio downloads. We also have a Home Library Service which will deliver books to your door – ask about it by ringing below. We are always looking for a variety of speakers and entertainment for our community. If you have a topic that you would be willing to share, please contact a member of staff on the number below – remember to ask to be put through to Knott End Library. 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! Happy reading, folks! Knott End Library 03001 236 703

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FOKEL Friends of Knott End Library FOKEL has had another busy month of fundraising for your Library. During October we held a successful Brew and Book Sale and a second very enjoyable Memory Cafe. There was also a really funfilled Cheese & Wine Quiz, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Thanks to Kate Hind for her organisation - we intend to repeat this event in the New Year. Our Memory Cafe events, organised by Patti Trickett, are now set to take place at 2:00pm on the first Wednesday of every month. On Wed 6th Nov at 2:00pm there will be an ‘Old Memories’ session led by Chris Wyatt. Enjoy an afternoon of fun and companionship. The next FOKEL meeting will be held in the Library at 11:00am on Fri 15th Nov. Please come along to find out how you can help or get involved with our fundraising group.

The last Brew and Book Sale of the year will be held from 10:00am Sat 23rd Nov. Come along and bag some bargain Christmas reading - all books 25p! On Sat 16th Nov from 10:00am to 3:00pm we are holding a Christmas Craft Fair with entertainment. There are a few places left - if you would like to book a table at £5, please get in touch with me as soon as possible.I Sat 30th Nov 9:30am - 12 noon, Family Lantern Making in the Library in preparation for the procession at 4:00pm for the lighting of the village Christmas Tree and lights. As we look forward to a New Year, keep your eyes open for posters in the Library, and also in village shops, plus regular articles in the Green Book, so that you won’t miss details of any of our forthcoming fundraising events. Jan Foster - 07881 868 322 fokel2019@gmail.com

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Over Wyre Branch October’s meeting was the end of year Branch Annual General Meeting. Members reflected on the achievements of the past Legion year which, when added together, showed that there had been quite a lot for a Branch with so very few members. We had representation at several Galas and Fetes in the area. At Preesall Gala a member’s vehicle was RBL decorated and it won 3rd place in the entered category. The Branch President was awarded Lancashire Individual Fundraiser of the year and the Over Wyre Poppy Appeal was increased by £2784.25p over the previous year.

The Branch was represented at the Annual Lancashire County Conference where, for the first time ever, we were awarded third place in the George Haffner Poppy Appeal category. We were represented at the RBL Annual National Conference where the Branch had several motions included in the agenda. We participated in the Preesall Town Council ‘Battle’s Over’ Commemoration and Beacon Lighting evening as well as the Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service. We were also the nominated charity of the year at the St. Aidan’s College Remembrance Dinner. A Coach trip to the National Memorial Arboretum was organised and the Branch held two dinners during the year. So – overall – a good result for so few members.

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (cont) The AGM also sees the election of Officers and Committee members for 2019/20 Legion Year where we had to accept the resignation of the Branch Treasurer, to whom all members would like to express their very grateful thanks for all the years that he has guided the Branch through good and bad financial times. Good wishes for the future from all. Poppy Appeal 2019/20 All the Poppy Appeal collecting boxes and poppies were distributed on Tues 15th Oct. We will be contacting those who had Poppy Remembrance Wreaths last year during the week beginning 28th Oct for distribution beginning week 4th Nov. Let’s hope that we will be reporting on an even more successful Poppy Appeal in the December edition of Focus and a pre-Poppy Appeal thankyou to all those who donate.

I would like to point out that any ex-Service persons or families who have been victims of the recent flooding should contact me as they may be eligible for RBL assistance in helping them get back to leading their normal lives. The next meeting of the Over Wyre Royal British Legion Branch will be on Thurs 14th Nov in the Preesall Youth and Community Centre at 2:30pm. Remember you do not have to have served in the British Armed Forces to become a member. Live On – To the Memory of the Fallen and the Future of the Living – Live On. Remember Together. Bill Burn 07715 784 128 billburn.rbl@talktalk.net RBL Contact Centre 08088 028 080

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The Annual Remembrance Day Parade and Service will be held in St. Oswald’s Church, Preesall at 10:30am followed by the Parade and Gathering at the War Memorial for the Commemoration at 11:00am. This will be followed by refreshments in St. Oswald’s Church Parish Hall. The Annual 11-11-11 First World War Armistice Commemoration This will take place at the Battle of Britain Memorial Stone Garden on Bank Corner, Knott End commencing at 10:45am on Mon 11th Nov. Anyone attending is asked to stand on the sea wall side of the monuments so as to avoid standing in the road.

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CHURCH OF ENGLAND SERVICES Advent & Christmas 2019 The Church of England Over Wyre looks forward to celebrating the coming to Earth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. We hope that all the people of our villages will have a happy and holy Christmas and we invite you to come and join us in our special seasonal services listed below. Please contact us if you wish to know about our regular weekly services. The Blessed Virgin Mary, Hambleton Rev Andy Shaw (01253) 799895 •

Sun 1st Dec 2:00pm Hambleton Choral Society Christmas Concert. Sun 8th Dec 10:30am Toy Service. Sun 22nd Dec 6:30pm Carol Service with Pilling Band. Tues 24th Dec 4:00pm Nativity Service. Wed 25th Dec 10:30am Family Holy Communion with Carols.

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Wed 25th Dec 9:30am Holy Communion with Carols.

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Sun 15th Dec 10:30am Nativity Service. Sun 22nd Dec 2:00pm Carols with Pilling Band. Tues 24th Dec 11:30pm Candlelit Holy Communion. Wed 25th Dec 10:30am Joint Holy Communion at BVM Hambleton.

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OVER WYRE MEDICAL CENTRE Let’s Get Creative Art and creativity as a means for improving health and wellbeing has been recognized for centuries. It has been shown to combat isolation, release stress and lower anxiety and has the ability to reach out to people of all ages from all walks of life. In history, Florence Nightingale described ‘variety of form and brilliancy of colour…. are an actual means of recovery’ correlating exposure to art to improvement in health. In modern times, clinical studies have linked involvement in art to a reduction in cortisol levels (stress hormones). Wyre Council have been commissioned to bring a range of art and events to our doorstep at Over Wyre Medical Centre. The Art and Events team at the Council are already present in libraries and other venues across the Fylde coast but are very enthusiastic about having a strong presence

Over Wyre as a means of reducing loneliness, encouraging socialisation and improving our mental health. So we welcome them and Over Wyre residents with open arms to get involved with this fantastic initiative! On Thurs 7th Nov 2:00pm - 4:00pm there will be a Poppy Making Session to mark Remembrance Day. Bring an old shirt! There are also lots of other planned events that will be advertised at the Medical Centre and in this book. The first of these is a project called Chatawayz. This will be a fun based project encouraging memory sharing and recording cherished times. Music and song, art, poetry and reenactment will be used to bring memories to life. There will also be opportunities during the holidays for grandparents and grandchildren to join in together! The Chatawayz themes include, schooldays, home life, work and leisure time. If you need further information, Chris Wyatt from the Arts and Events team invites you to call him to find out more. Call (01253) 887450. Christmas Day in the Front Room As some of you will know, The Front Room at the Over Wyre Medical Centre has hosted two wonderful events this year. The first was for its grand opening in May broadcast by Lancashire TV and Granada Reports. The second was our MacMillan Coffee morning in September. Both events were bustling and it was a pleasure to see the community coming together. We will be hosting our next event on Thurs 19th Dec between 12 noon and 4:00pm and refer to it as ‘Christmas Day in the Front Room’. There will be music and laughter, mince pies and refreshments with bucket loads of Christmas spirit! Saturday Opening The Saturday morning doctor and nurse surgeries have been well utilised and are

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Events for Young People

November Meetings Mon 4th Nov ‘My Lifetime in Farming (Sea Wall)’. John Barton (Cockerham).

Deborah Sykes from 12 Million Minds has been providing some very useful Monday evening sessions for children promoting relaxation and encouragement and providing support for parents.

Mon 11th Nov ‘Red Squirrels’ Andy Rowett (Lancs. Wildlife Trust) (Open Night).

The sessions create a compassionate and calming environment for all children but especially those with special educational or behavioural needs. There has been some excellent feedback from these sessions and a growing number of families are in attendance. There is room for more though so feel free to call in to see what it is all about on Monday evenings, 5:30pm - 6:30pm!

Mon 25th Nov ‘How I got from A to B’ John Whittaker (Pilling).

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Mon 18th Nov ‘Too Young to Remember Warm School Milk’ Alan Banes (Poulton).

Mon 2nd Dec ‘Rockies and the Badlands’ Keith & Chris Buxton (Blackpool) Ladies Night. For further details talk to any fellowship member or phone Graham Curwen (01253) 790502 or 07951 130465 or myself on the number below. Andrew Bell (01253) 790649

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HAMBLETON URC Well the summer has come and gone and we now enter the period of cooler and darker nights, but we hope all you are all well. We welcome all members of our Community, especially Ex-Service members to come along and join us for our Armistice Service on Sun 10th Nov at 10:00am. Lets come together in peace to remember all our brothers and sisters who have been affected by wars throughout the world past and present. As we are the church at the centre of our beautiful village and as part of our commitment of Outreach, we want those in our community to know that we are here for you. There is a lot going on this month and in the run up to Christmas, so why not come along and support the events below: Mon 11th & 25th Nov 10:00am – 12 noon Friendship Group

Mon 11th Nov W.I. 7:30pm Tues 5th & 19th Nov Meeting Point 2:15pm Every Tues Yoga 6:30pm - 8:00pm Every Wed Good Neighbours Coffee Morning 10:30am – 12 noon H.A.P.A 5:00pm – 7:00pm Hambleton Choral Society 7:30pm - 9:30pm Every Thurs Yoga 6:30pm - 8:00pm Every Fri Fit Bods 9:45am - 11:15am Also, be reminded of our monthly Soup & Cake, which is held this month on Sat 9th Nov. The cost is just £3, such a bargain! On Sat 23rd Nov 2:00pm to 4:00pm we are having our Annual Christmas Fair. Father Christmas will be in attendance so bring the children along. Let them write a letter to Santa. There will stalls, raffles and refreshments. Please come along and support us. For our Advent season, we are holding ‘TAIZE’ Prayer Group meetings, which will take place at 3:00pm on Sun 24th Nov, and Sun 8th & 22nd Dec. Do come along and join us. Do you have you a relative or friend who is ill in hospital or at home and they may wish someone to visit them. Then please let us know, so we can try to arrange someone to pop in and have a chat with them if possible, at visiting hours. This is open to all members of our community. Contact Chris Lamb (01253) 811252. If you do not attend Church, but would like a prayer said for either yourself or someone you know, then please do not hesitate to contact us by dropping a note through the letterbox or emailing hambletonurc@gmail. com We will more than happy to include it in our services. Services are held every Sunday at 10:00am and all are welcome to join us. We are an animal friendly church. Chris Lamb (01253) 811252

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) prevent the area around the school from flooding in the future and that plans are now being put in place to minimise the damage in other residential areas like Sunnyside Cottages in Preesall. I’m really pleased that the Citizen’s Advice Bureau is now providing services in Knott End and Preesall. So often, those of us living in rural areas miss out on vital services. A great deal of work is going on behind the scenes to bring health services to the Over Wyre Medical Centre. In particular I’m keen to see children’s services like Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy integrated into the life of the Centre to avoid children having to travel across the Fylde Coast to access these life changing therapies. If you’d like advice from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau call 0344 245 1294 for details of when and where they are being held. One of the most interesting and unseen parts of my week are my regular advice surgeries for constituents. These one-to-one appointments used to be the only way people got the chance to speak with their MP but now I also offer telephone appointments and assist constituents over email too. And there are some who prefer a good old-fashioned letter – whatever way you want to contact me is fine and you will always get a response. My appointments-based meetings at my advice surgery cover a broad range of issues but one issue which sadly comes up time and again is to do with disabled constituents losing access to Personal Independence Payments (previously called Disability Living Allowance) and having to appeal decisions made by the Department for Work and Pensions. Most of the time it is blindingly obvious from the moment someone struggles into the room that they are disabled, perhaps living with chronic pain and in some cases relying on mobility aides to make the appointment. Almost all the people I have supported with

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Rehearsals are well underway for our next concert, Christmas Extravaganza, on Sat 7th Dec at 2:30pm in St Oswald’s Church.

I haven’t mentioned the ‘B’ word – circumstances change so quickly that between my writing this and you reading it, it’s likely everything to do with Brexit will have changed again. Keep your eyes on my website www.catsmith.co.uk and my social media for regular updates.

We will be singing a varied programme, one which is quite challenging for the choir! We hope we have included something for all to enjoy. Please watch out for our posters etc which will be appearing in due course. The Choir continues to attract new members but we always have room for more. Any one thinking they might like to sing in a community choir is welcome to come along to one of our rehearsals, Thursdays at 7:30pm in St Oswald’s Church Hall. Meet the members, have a listen and perhaps you will decide to join us. You will have a warm welcome. No auditions!

I hope you enjoy the coming month. Please keep me up to date with your views and ideas. I’m always keen to hear from you. If you have issues you would like my help with then please email me cat.smith@parliament.uk or call my office (01253) 490440 to make an appointment.

So, put a date in your diary for Sat 7th and get into the Christmas spirit!

Cat Smith MP

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THE MOON CHARITABLE TRUST The R.V., E. & H. Moon Charitable Trust was set up by Mrs Edith Moon, who lived in Lancaster Road, Pilling. Articles in Focus in previous years have invited grant applications from local charities and the Trustees have made a further thirty awards last year to local charities in the Pilling and surrounding areas. In a few months’ time, the Trustees will be considering making a further round of grants from the Charity. Applications for grants are invited now, therefore, from Pilling, Knott End, Stalmine, Preesall, Hambleton and surrounding areas, from local charitable groups. Previous applicants will be considered and applicants do not need to be registered charities as long as their objectives are of a charitable nature. Grants will generally be between £500 and £1,000, though larger sums may be awarded in suitable cases.

If any group would wish to apply for a grant, application should be made to the correspondent of the Charity: Linder Myers, Solicitors, 21-23 Park Street, Lytham, FY8 5LU (01253) 684575 (Sue Walker), requesting a Grant Application Form. The Application Form should be completed and returned by 15th April 2020. Sue Walker (01253) 684575

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BEN WALLACE MP As I write this article, I can hear the rain pouring down outside. Whenever I hear torrential rain, I think of my constituents in areas which are prone to flooding . I study the flood alerts I receive from the Environment Agency to ensure I have the latest information. Lancashire seems to get more than its fair share of rain and I know this latest bad weather has affected many residents. As a result I have recently visited Kiln Lane in Hambleton, which flooded at the end of September, to speak to residents and local Wyre and County Councillors to try to address the issues. I am to convene a meeting with the Area Director of the Environment Agency to discuss this and the many issues relating to

flooding throughout the constituency. I do think we are fortunate here in Wyre to have so many active Flood Action Groups and a Flood Forum which ensures all agencies speak to each other. I am pleased to be represented at the Flood Forum by a member of my staff. He also drives around the constituency when flooding is forecast to check on local communities and keep an eye on river levels on my behalf. All this information helps me make informed representations to the local agencies responsible for dealing with flooding. Due to the wet weather, surface water has been an issue on local roads and in many areas the highway drains have not coped well. If you do know a drain which blocks regularly in your area, you can report it to LCC by visiting: www.lancashire.gov.uk/ roads-parking-and-travel/report-it/ With knife crime continuing to be a great

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) of individual booklets supporting personal and social development. These range from drugs and alcohol, bullying, knife crime to road safety. If you would like to find out more please visit www.safetyguide.co.uk

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) my years as your local MP, I do not recall this being reported to me before, but I have had three separate reports since last year. If you do encounter this problem you should contact Cadent in the first instance. I’m happy to help if the matter is not resolved swiftly. Cadent maintains and repairs gas pipes in the network and connects and alters gas connections for homes and businesses. Cadent is also responsible for emergency operations on the network. They don’t produce gas or own the gas that runs through the network – that is the gas supplier. So if you encounter water in your gas supply call their customer serves team on 0345 835 1111. If you smell gas call their emergency number on 0800 111 999. You can find out more about Cadent here: https://cadentgas. com/home We are fast approaching November (and dare I say it Christmas already)! I enjoy this

time of year – when it isn’t too wet, of course – relaxing Autumnal walks and seeing the leaves on the trees turning beautiful shades of red, orange and brown. However, I also know that as Bonfire Night approaches many pet owners start to feel anxious about how their animals will react to noisy fireworks. Please be mindful of this if you are planning to set off fireworks at home. You may also want to read the safety tips issued by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (www.rospa.com/ Home-Safety/Advice/Fireworks-Safety) to ensure that your night is as enjoyable and trouble-free as possible. During recent walkabouts within the constituency I have enjoyed talking to residents while they are going about their daily business and finding out what matters to them a daily basis. Sometimes I think with everything that is going on nationally

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) sometimes, these issue can be overlooked. I intend to continue to visit towns and villages within the constituency whenever possible and please remember, do contact my office if you would like me to visit your business, charity etc. 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 0207 219 5804 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

CHARITY LUNCH Thurs 28th Nov 11:30am Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Rd, PR3 2TB You are invited to a Lancashire Day Charity Lunch supporting Cancer Help Preston Ltd. (Croston House and Vine House). Stalls from 11:30am, lunch served 12:30pm (choice of menu on the day) followed by Lancashire Duo ‘Trouble At’ Mill’ entertaining. Admission £25 by prior booking only. Information or tickets (01995) 640185. Sandra Allan

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RSPCA (cont) Found Cat Do you recognise this cat? He has been frequenting the area of Cockerham for the last few weeks and getting into trouble with the neighbourhood cats! We initially thought he may have been a feral cat so trapped him with the plan of neutering and ear clipping him before returning him to the area. However he actually seems like a sweet natured cat, just a little nervous so he may have had a home at some point before possibly becoming lost. James, as he has been named by the staff, is not neutered, not wearing a collar and isn’t microchipped. If you

are the owner or know who is, please contact the Animal Centre on (01253) 703000 so we can reunite him. Upcoming Events Sun 27th Oct 11:00am - 4:00pm Halloween Open Day, Longview Animal Centre. Lots of spooky fun for all the family and a variety of stalls to browse with all proceeds going towards the animals at Longview. Food and drink also available on the day. Wed 6th Nov 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Fun Prize Bingo, Shovels Pub, Hambleton. A fun afternoon with plenty of prizes to be won. All funds raised will go towards the continued care of animals at the Centre in Stalmine. Hannah Kirrane (01253) 703000 RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs Longview Animal Centre Old Toms Lane, Stalmine FY6 0JR www.rspcablackpool.org.uk

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MEN’S FELLOWSHIP Knott End & Preesall November’s list of speakers produces another interesting month ahead for members of the Fellowship. Bring a friend and surprise them just how good a night our talks are. Tues 12th Nov - Our own local published author Mrs Angela Norris M.A. B.A (Hons), will give a talk ‘Publishing Ferry Tales’. This will be an interesting talk about the publishing of her book on the Knott End Ferry and it’s place in the lives of our community. Tues 26th Nov - Open Night. ‘Trinidad and Tobago’. The speakers are Mr and Mrs Keith Buxton who have spoken to us at the Fellowship many times about their foreign experiences. Tues 10th Dec - The final talk of the year! How quickly 2019 has passed! ‘Into the Tempest’. Dr Stephen Musgrave. Phd., J.P. will continue with the second part of his talk that he presented to the Fellowship last February. As this will be the talk nearest Christmas why not join us and kick off your festivities with a brew and a mince pie in a convivial atmosphere at our friendly gathering? Barry Campbell

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On Sun 17th Nov the evening service at 6.30pm will be our Autumn Songs of Praise led by Rev. George Barton. This will be followed by light refreshments. All are welcome to join us for this service. Also, in November, tickets will be available for our Annual Carol Concert on Sat 7th Dec at 2.00pm. Please note admission is by ticket only. Tickets are £6.00 (including light refreshments). For tickets, please phone Millie (01253) 790253.

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SOROPTIMISTS Women Inspiring Action, Transforming Lives Another Warm Welcome Another nice start to our meeting last month, when we formally welcomed Jackie into our club. As you may remember from our last update, Jackie was one of our intrepid cyclists who took to the peddles to raise money for the Tuk Tuk project. Jackie has a wealth of ideas for events to help others both locally and internationally - she is great example of Soroptimist ideals! We’ll be inviting you all to join us at these events in future editions.

raised so far for the ride is £882. This brings the total raised so far to £1110 towards a tuktuk.

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) Looking Ahead We’re having a busy month in November and we will have lots to report next month. Kathy will be attending the Garstang Academy Award night on Wed 13th Nov, where we will discover which girl has won our Soroptimist cup and prize money for Scientific Endeavour. We’re really proud to encourage young women into the sciences and look forward to hearing from her at a future meeting. Our last year’s winner is well on her career path to becoming a vet. Good luck ladies! Our social event for this month will be a visit from My Pink Angel on Wed 27th Nov 7:00pm at Garstang Golf Club. This is a chance to view a collection of amazing scarfs and exquisite costume jewellery, accessories and more brought to us ready for Christmas. There will be demonstrations on the multitude ways to wear a scarf - which will definitely be of interest to me who inevitably just ties a knot (says Lesley) - at last to be shown how to be fashionable! Just think of all the Christmas shopping you can do without having to endure the crush of the High Street – please come along - all welcome. We’ll also give you an update on our Bournemouth conference next month, it was a busy event and it’s a tight deadline between getting home from it and submitting to press for this edition. Garstang Victorian Festival And now to the important news on our next event - it’s parched peas time again. Once more we’ll be stationed next to Iced (don’t forget to pop in to see them for their wonderful cake and hot chocolate) selling our famous peas at the Garstang Victorian Festival on Mon 9th and Tues 10th Dec. These always go down well and we always

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) sell out fast, so don’t hesitate - head to us first to save disappointment! All monies will go to our Tuk Tuk project, so you’ll be helping others whilst getting one of your five a day and this year we’ll also be offering some elegant home craft items for sale. We can’t wait to see you there. 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 August and December). Interested ladies from throughout the Over Wyre and Garstang district 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

CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG (CRY) The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund Leaves are falling, autumn is calling and as the wonderful events of late summer become a lovely memory we want to express our gratitude to everyone who has supported our latest endeavours. From Garstang Running Club who invited us to provide refreshments at the half

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CRY (cont) Out Rawcliffe Village Hall on 20th & 27th Oct respectively we unite with several other charities for a Charity Christmas card sale at the URC, Garstang on Sat 2nd Nov from 10:00am to 12 noon. A Christmas Toy and Decorations Fair follows at Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall, on Mon 11th Nov from 7:00pm. £1 Entry includes mulled wine (both alcoholic and alcohol free available) and a mince pie. On Sun 17th Nov we look forward to welcoming 100 young people to Garstang Medical Practice for a CRY heart screening. If you have an appointment and are unable to make it please let CRY/us know so that the appointment can be filled. The Cheese Shop at Dewlay are holding a Christmas Hamper Launch Day on Sat 23rd Nov from 9:30am – 4:00pm with cheese and gin tastings, free hamper raffle for every customer and Santa’s Grotto, which will be open from 10:30am - 3:00pm. No bookings taken and donations to CRY on the day. The end of the month sees us taking part in the Alternative Christmas Tree Festival at St Helen’s Church, Churchtown from Sun 24th – Tues 26th Nov. We return to the Kenlis Arms from 6:30pm on Sun 1st Dec for a Christmas Shopping event with Bodyshop at Home and the following Sun 8th Dec, is Garstang’s very first Santa Dash organised by the Scarecrow Festival Team. They’re now open for entries - see their FB page for details and entry forms. Unfortunately we’re not always able to include everything we’re up to in this report so for further information see our Facebook page: The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund, and watch out for posters in our local stores. Paula Hesmondhalgh 07785 106 976 Email: paulahez.ph@gmail.com

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB Five Way Battle, a competition between Lytham, Poulton, Bispham, North Fylde and Garstang Camera Clubs. This year the competition will be held at North Fylde Photographic Society at Cleveleys. Our regular meeting on Wed 13th Nov will be the Events Cup Competition, images from the various club outings from the past 12 months judged by Darryl Giles CPAGB. On Wed 6th Nov we have a presentation from Paul Williamson. Lights, gunpowder, monuments, flowers, traditional costumes, music, satire, emotions and a great deal of fun are the ingredients of a unique cocktail known as the ‘Fallas Fiestas’ and Paul will show us his images from there. It will also be the final night to hand in images for the upcoming Environment Competition. On Tues 12th Nov we have our annual Fylde

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Why not join us and give us your view on Wed 13th Nov 2:00pm - 4:00pm at St Helen’s Church Hall, Churchtown.

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LANCASTER SINGERS 2019 - 20 Season is Under Way! Sat 16th Nov 7:30pm The Priory, Lancaster Lancaster Singers’ new season opens with a concert of Handel’s wonderfully vivacious Baroque masterpiece ‘Dixit Dominus’ (Thus saith the Lord) and Arvo Pärt’s evocative and deeply moving ‘Berliner Mass’. Directed by Duncan Lloyd and accompanied by the acclaimed Amici String Ensemble, the performance will be enhanced by Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring Lunar exhibition, with its huge, suspended illuminated moon as the centrepiece.

We welcome anyone who is either blind or has sight problems. We are a mixed, very friendly group and if you live in the Scorton, Garstang or Churchtown area we may be able to arrange free taxi transport to and from the meeting. Our following meeting will be on Wed 27th Nov. The programme is to be confirmed, but you can always have a natter with others over a cup of tea and biscuits. Lorna Musgrove (01995) 471319

We hope you will be able to join us for an evening of exquisite music-making and sensory stimulation. Tickets £16 on line or on the door. Students free (with ID). Christmas is just around the corner and we’ll be celebrating with carols, Christmas songs, mulled wine and mince pies on Tues 17th and Fri 20th Dec 7:30pm at the Ashton Memorial in Williamson Park, Lancaster. Tickets £10. Students free (with ID). Advance booking essential. Tickets and full details from: www. lancastersingers.org Email: tickets@ lancastersingers.org or (01995) 603397. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Chris Haughton (01253) 811360

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MACHU PICCHU TREK CHALLENGE job of providing care and support for children with terminal and life limiting conditions.

October 2020 Following the success of our 2018 Great Wall of China Trek Challenge, we are very excited to be now taking part in the Machu Picchu Challenge in October 2020! This incredible trek will take us through the untouched Lares region of Peru, over high mountain passes with views of the snowcapped Andes, green valleys and tranquil mountain lakes. Our Machu Picchu Challenge is again being undertaken on behalf of Brian House Children’s Hospice, which does an amazing

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They receive no funding from the Government so have to constantly fund raise in order to provide this invaluable service. It costs £3,500 per day for them to be able to provide care for children and their families, and as we are self-funding this trip, all money raised will go directly to Brian House. Our first fundraising event is an auction of art masterpieces all of which have been created and kindly donated by members of the Over Wyre Art Society, for which we are very grateful. The display of this artwork is taking place from Mon 11th Nov until Sat 16th Nov at The Cottage Loaf, Knott End, where you can place as many blind bids as you wish for each masterpiece. The highest bid made for each piece of work wins that picture and all winners will be announced at The Cottage Loaf on Sat 16th Nov. All money raised at this Auction will go directly into our fundraising pot. We managed to raise in excess of £5,000 on our Great Wall of China Trek which was absolutely amazing and we would be delighted to match or even surpass this amount this time, if possible. All donations, no matter how small will be gratefully received and we have again set up a fundraising page where donations can be made online at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rosinaphilip-lawrinson-chettoe or you can sponsor us by completing one of our sponsorship forms which we are more than happy to bring to you if that is more convenient. The staff at Brian House have a saying ‘… Brian House is a place where children come to live…providing them with full lives however short that may be.’ Many thanks for your support. Rosina & Philip Lawrinson-Chettoe (01253) 810467 / 07986 248 173 / 07368 217 442 Email: gnome1962@talktalk.netToday

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GREY MATTER TEST (ans page 75) 1. On a Monopoly Board what colour is Mayfair?

11. In the 60s, who had a No 1 hit with ‘House of the Rising Sun’?

2. What does a snorkel help you do?

12. What is a John Innes No 1?

3. What diseases does the MMR vaccine protect against ?

13. In which country is the city of Alexandria?

4. The character Brian Tilsley appeared in which TV soap? 5. The Ayatollah Khomeini drove the Shah from which country? 6. What famous battle featured in the film ‘300’? 7. Matt Damon starred in which 2002 thriller based on a Robert Ludum novel?

14. Which US Harbour held a famous Tea Party that changed the course of history? 15. What was manmade and stretches from Tyne and Wear to Cumbria? 16. If you were in France and crossed La Manche where would you be? 17. Who predicted that everyone would be famous for 15 minutes?

8. Who loads his van ‘early in the morning, just as day is dawning’?

18. Which London museum is named after a queen and her cousin?

9. The band leader Glen Miller died in what kind of tragedy?

19. Which US President was assassinated in a theatre?

10. With which royal did Captain Peter Townsend have a romance?

20. Which teenage girl led the French army against the English in the 15th Century?

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WYRE’S WINNING SPORTS STARS! Wyre Council has celebrated the Borough’s sporting superstars as the achievements of nine individuals, clubs and schools were recognised at the Wyre Sports Awards.

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Primary School of the Year - Hambleton Primary School. Community Project of the Year - YMCA Your Move. Secondary School of the Year - Hodgson Academy. Club of the Year - Fleetwood Cricket Club. Services to Under-represented Groups Josh Landmann (Para Alpine Skiing and Paratriathlon). Volunteer of the Year - Sarah Skelton, (Garstang Hockey Club). Young Achiever of the Year - Isabella Lyons (Rhythmic Gymnastics). Coach of the Year - Kev McGuirk (Fleetwood Town Juniors). Lifetime Achievement - Steve Abbott (Thornton Cleveleys Football Club).

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS Donations A decision was made to provide further support to Fylde Women’s Aid with a pledge of £200 towards purchasing some Christmas gifts to distribute to the different refuges in the area. There is a continued need for new clothing items (babies, small children or ladies), new toys, new cosmetics or new toiletries. This

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS (cont) appeal is ongoing with our collection point being the Resources Centre (old Liberal Club on Bridge Street). Another delivery is planned to take place before Christmas. Events and Activities The next two months will be a very busy period for our members with a number of events being held that require our support. The Lions Bonfire and Firework Display will 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 pre-school ages being allowed free entry. Several members of the club will be acting as stewards to support both the Remembrance Sunday Parade on Sun 10th Nov and also the ‘switch on’ of the Garstang Christmas Lights on Mon 25th Nov. The club will once again be assisting in parking cars for the popular Myerscough 10 mile run on Sun 1st Dec.

Memory Café Wed 6th Nov 10:00am - 12 noon Mon 18th Dec 2:00pm - 4:00pm The Lions continue to support the activities of the local Memory Café which meets on both the first Wednesday of the month and also the third Monday at 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. The memory café group are very grateful for all who either assisted with or donated raffle prizes/stall gifts to the recent coffee morning. In addition to this there have been two generous donations of £300 from Scorton Masons and £118 from a local family which will greatly help in assisting with future activities and events. Chris Wilkinson

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 with 120 expected to attend. Arrival from 12:00 noon onwards. As usual the Lions will be assisting Santa Claus at the Garstang Victorian Festival on 9th & 10th Dec. Please watch out for and visit our Grotto which will be outside the Kings Arms Public House. Our club continues to expand with yet another new member being inducted at our last meeting. If you want to add your name to this growing list then you would be very welcome to join us. Further information is available www. garstanglions.co.uk You can speak to any member about what we do or just come along to our meetings held on the third Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm.

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‘LIVE WYRES’ WALKING NETBALL SportAid 2019 Fundraiser YMCA Thornton, Lancs

fundraising at the YMCA were fully supported by them along with ‘Your Move’. We had a visiting team from Mellor, Blackburn and a representative from Netball England to also support us. We, the ‘Live Wyres’, are more than just a team that gets together two or three times a week. We are a family and the support and generosity from them left me very humbled and thankful to be part of the team. Special thanks to Lynsey and Jocelyn - our coaches - and also our ex-league umpire Pat who makes sure we stick to the rules. I mustn’t forget all the girls who baked the most amazing cakes to sell alongside our tombola table which was full due to all the donations from everyone.

What an amazing time our SportsAid Fundraiser turned into last week. We raised an amazing £320 for the charity that supports the next generation of sports people. Who better to raise funds than some older people, many There is so much out there.Perhaps you have of whom are ex-professionals themselves. been ill or had an accident. Maybe you are We are the ‘Live Wyres’ Walking Netball lonely or have mental health issues or think ‘I team from Thornton YMCA. Our two days of can’t exercise’. I’ve had a knee replacement and lost confidence and this is the best thing I ALKING LANCASHIR W could have done, thanks to a friend telling me G E DO about Walking Netball.

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There are lots of things on offer in the community - walking football, walking rounders, racket sports. We are lucky to have so many experienced people in our team. Some were PE teachers, some ex-league players, but most of us are just ordinary people enjoying ourselves. Being part of a team and making new friends gives life a lift. We meet at Thornton YMCA on Mondays 11:00am - 12:15pm, on Wednesdays 8:00pm - 9:00pm and Fleetwood YMCA on Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm. These sessions are currently free under ‘Your Move’. We also meet at Thornton YMCA on Fridays 11:00am - 12 noon. These sessions, which we run ourselves, are £10 per month. Do something amazing and change your life like I changed mine. Come and join us. Toni Morris (01253) 702897/07419 122 929

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This month, the Over Wyre Probus meetings will be the AGM on Thurs 7th Nov followed by the Charter Lunch on Thurs 21st Nov.

Both our Over Sixties and Over Sixty Five’s have been in competition at Heywood. The Over Sixty Fives fared better by winning two and drawing two.The Over Sixties won one, drew one and lost two.

The last meeting of the Club in 2019 will be on Thurs 5th Dec when the subject of the talk will be ‘The Real Robinson Crusoe’.

Our Wednesday session time has changed: Membership of the Club is open to all We now play from 12 noon - 1:30pm. gentlemen, resident in or adjacent to Our other sessions remain the same, Monday the Over Wyre district who have fully or 7:00pm - 8:00pm. This is in the red cages. partially retired, or are about to retire from Friday session is from 5:00pm - 6:00pm on professional, business or other similar the open pitches and is for the more energetic occupations. as it is a little faster game but still played Meetings are held on the first and third under Walking Football regulations. Thursday in each month at The Shovels Inn Our Sunday session is from 11:00am - 12 at Hambleton. noon and this is also in the red cages. All the If anyone is interested in finding our more sessions require you to be ten minutes early about the Over Wyre Probus Club or would for warm up and team selection. like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, The Wednesday session is in the care of then please telephone (01253) 810148. three qualified Poolfoot coaches and is more Stewart Lyell suited to the beginner. This also is under strict Walking Football regulations. www.fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk www.@fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk George Greenall (01253) 825206

INDOOR BOWLS OPEN DAY Newton Hall, Staining Sat 7th Dec 11:30am - 2:00pm All welcome. Tell your friends or bring a mate. We have at least two rinks available. Registration11:30am. Play from 12 noon 2:00pm. New to bowls or established crown or short mat player, everyone is most welcome. Shoes and bowls provided. The home of fun, fitness and friendship. There will be both ladies and men available to coach and look after our guests. Prior booking essential. Ring Melvyn (01995) 602037 after 6:00pm. Kenneth Horne

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STALMINE PRIMARY SCHOOL We have had a very busy first half term at Stalmine School! We have welcomed a full cohort of reception children and some new pupils throughout school. Lots of our children have already been taking part in many different events in and out of school. Our school football team stormed to victory in their first match winning 4-3 and are training hard with Mr McShane for their upcoming matches. Years 1 and 2 are the first class to have their weekly swimming lessons at Poulton YMCA this term and will be followed later in the year by EYFS and the junior children. Our new After School Clubs are also up and running, with childcare available for all year groups from Nursery to Year 6 until at least 5:00pm each night. The majority of the clubs are currently free of charge and include fabulous experiences for our children such as Forest School, learning about the outdoors with a fully trained forest school leader, and drumming led by Lancashire Music Service. In September, a group of our children were lucky enough to be able to participate in the FAM Festival held at the Winter Gardens. They worked really hard to learn the songs involved and the experience of singing with the West End star, Ben Forster, alongside a live band and schools from across the local area in such an impressive venue was something they will never forget. We were proud to be the only Over Wyre school involved (and to be sat on the front row!). We held a Teddy Bears’ Picnic for our Early Years children and parents. We were very lucky to have beautiful weather. A fun afternoon was had by all with picnic food made by the children, games on the field and stories from our Year 6 buddies. Our Early Years team have also been awarded the Lancashire Quality Award for Pedagogy building on the Quality Award and Maths

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STALMINE PRIMARY SCHOOL (cont) Award we have previously achieved. This award is aimed at settings where good practise has already been recognised and practitioners who are moving towards or already have exceptional practise.

fundraising, we have set a good example as staff this half term too. On Fri 27th Sept we hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning, raising a fantastic £171. We have also hosted a Wear It Pink day for Breast Cancer Care.

We are now looking forward to our Harvest festival, after which our School Council members will deliver hampers to members of our community. There are lots more planned for next half term including Halloween parties, Community Lunch, Lantern making, Bonfire Forest School Sessions and Christmas celebrations!

On Thurs 26th Sept the Modern Foreign Languages Department hosted European Day of Languages - always an exciting day for Saint Aidan’s!

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ST AIDAN’S NEWS What a busy half term it has been. We’re now halfway through the Autumn Term and there’s so much news from October to share! We have done so much fundraising. From staff to pupils and money to food, we have really worked hard this half term to help others.

We had a multitude of activities, including a fruit stall, where pupils received free fruit if they could ask for it in German, French or Spanish, and even a Bake Off competition. We had a brilliant 18 cakes created by pupils from a mixture of year groups and these ranged from world map cakes to a selfstanding Berlin Wall cake! The European Day of Languages is a fantastic way of having fun with other languages and cultures.

Firstly, we had the Autumn Harvest. This consists of each tutor group across the school bringing in as much food as they can to contribute to our chosen food banks. This year we chose Forest Gate Baptist Church, Street Life, Vincent House, the Olive Branch and the Trussell Trust. These places provide food for those in times of need and we managed to arrange over 60 boxes of food to send out. Our Non-uniform Day on Fri 11th Oct raised £800 for our school charities. With extra donations we were able to give £100 each to Cancer Research, Breast Cancer Now, Trinity Hospice, Shelter Box, Happy House, South African Schools Project, Milly’s Smiles, RSPCA, British Legion and Just One Tree. As we ask so much of our pupils in terms of

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ST AIDAN’S NEWS (cont)

CARTER’S NEWS

Speaking of the Modern Foreign Languages Department, I am also excited to discuss our forthcoming Berlin trip with you.

The school year has started really well with our families thoroughly supportive of the work that we are doing. Our attendance rate for this year so far is over 98% - something to be really proud of.

Thirty five budding Year 10 and 11 linguists are going to be testing their knowledge of German language, whilst submersed in German culture. On the trip, pupils will have the opportunity to see famous and historically crucial monuments, such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag and a personal favourite of mine , he DDR Museum. Naturally, as I am the trip leader, there will be time for shopping too! Coming up in our next report - a full rundown of our trip to Berlin and much more! Until then, keep an eye on our twitter page @ SaintAidansCEHS for any updates. Chloe Butler (01253) 810504

We welcomed 29 new faces into our Reception class this year. They have moved on to us from many of our local nurseries and pre-school groups. However, another family joined us with two children higher up the school with a slightly bigger move: they have moved from the wild plains of Texas to the nearly wild moss lands of Pilling Lane! Our children have welcomed all of our new starters and they all feel like Carter’s is home! We welcomed a large number of families of children getting ready for starting school next year around school on Open Day and on other days recently. If you are still to make up your mind about the next step on your child’s journey, please get in touch and we would love to show you round. At the other end of the school, our Year 6 children and families have made their applications for their high school of choice. They will find out in March which ‘bigger’ school they will be going to. We support a range of charities and events over the course of year and have just had a fundraising day for the Alopecia Awareness charity with one of our new starters having this condition. We will be joining in as usual with the BBC’s Children in Need and are looking at having a ‘blue’ day in January to raise awareness of Diabetes. Two of our children have this debilitating condition and it is good for the whole school to appreciate the background and effects that it has day to day. Over the last 12 months we have been one of our local Co-Op stores’ chosen causes and I would like to say a big thank you to everyone

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CARTER’S NEWS (cont) for their support. As of writing this article, we had raised over £1500! Our aim is to enhance our outdoor learning with the installation of an all-weather track around the field. We will still have to do some fundraising, but we are well on the way after this year. The Co-Op has been a tremendous support to what we do in school and we are very grateful for that and know we can look forward to the partnership continuing into the future. The Carter’s family also welcomes volunteers into school on a regular and recurring basis. We have a number of people who regularly contribute to children’s learning and development across the whole school. If you would like to volunteer or would just like to see if volunteering might be for you, please do get in touch and come in and have a chat. Brendan Hassett - Head Teacher (01253) 810236

Earth moves. We had a fantastic visit from scientist Dr. Chris Gaffney who answered the children’s cosmic questions and talked about his work sending worms into space to investigate muscle weakness in astronauts; a problem we’ll need to solve if we are to travel to Mars. The children were a credit to their school and parents when they visited Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre learning about space and the Lovell telescope. To begin our Plastic Free School mission, we have been picking up plastic and recycling rubbish in the Knott End Beach Clean. Our footballers have competed well in the Wyre Football League held at Poolfoot Farm. The whole team’s sportsmanship and attitude has been fantastic. We are so proud of how they represent our school. Our Year 6 have enjoyed a Quidditch Day this half term using skills learned in our PE lesson and applying then to a new game.

NEWS FROM THE TOP OF THE HILL Fleetwood’s Charity Preschool & School Our Open Day was a great success with many families joining us to experience what we have to offer: from our stay and play session, to our Forest activities and to seeing our Family Groups in action putting together our Harvest Boxes for those less fortunate than ourselves in hospital. We are so pleased with how all the new members of Ash Class have settled into our school family. We have completed so many fun things this half term linked to our topic ‘Rumble in the Jungle’. We have also had a visit to the Life Education Centre and learned about our bodies and how to keep them healthy. We have been extremely creative and made fruit and vegetables out of clay! Maple Class have been exploring our solar system and investigating how the

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STALMINE PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

Last term a group of our boys enjoyed Street Dance lessons with Miss Gemma. They have loved learning and performing tricks and cool moves. We have also had cheer leading classes for our Year 2 and 3 pupils, and they have already learnt lifts and jumps.

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Dance is a great way for helping to develop so many important skills such as concentration, memory, physical strength and balance not forgetting confidence and self-esteem. We are so lucky to have a link with a professional dance school which enables us to provide extended opportunities for all our pupils. It has been lovely to see our happy new faces in pre-school who have been having fun in the muddy puddles in the forest. They are looking forward to exploring the Autumn leaves. Karen Rapaccioli (01253) 810324

NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC Our meetings are held on Tuesday evenings from September to April at the United Reformed Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys at 7:30pm. November Meetings Tues 5th Nov - Guest Speaker Alison Bonner ‘Talking Heads: What Other Artists’ Work Can Tell You About Creativity’. Tues 12th Nov - Five Way Battle Between Bispham, Poulton, Garstang, Lytham & North Fylde - Judge: Bob Robinson. Tues 19th Nov - Two PDI Competitions: ‘Animal,Vegetable & Mineral’ and ‘Four Elements’. Tues 26th Nov - Results Night: Results of 1st Seasonal Print Competition - Judge: Nick Hilton EFIAP CPAGB BPE2* New members, of any level, are always welcome. For further details please see our website at www.northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact Secretary Neil Pascoe (01253) 734243. Wayne Paulo

Moves to establish regular meetings at which Over Wyre councillors discuss matters of common interest are gathering pace as neighbouring authorities signal their interest. Three groups in the area - Preesall Town Council, Pilling Parish Council and Out Rawcliffe Parish Council - have now formally indicated they back the proposal, put forward by Stalmine-with-Staynall Parish Council. The purpose of the proposed meetings, which would initially take place once or twice a year, is to give Over Wyre a more powerful and cohesive collective voice. A response from Hambleton Parish Council is expected in due course. Fly-Tip Warning Householders who cut back trees overhanging their property are being urged to think carefully about what they do with the

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announced soon.

This comes after the occupants of a property adjoining Stalmine Wood left what they trimmed off in the wood without asking the council, as the landowner, if it wanted the cut material.

Wood All-Clear Wyre’s tree officer has completed his annual survey of Stalmine Wood and declared there are no issues requiring urgent attention.

As the council had not been contacted and had not therefore indicated it wanted the cuttings left in the wood, leaving them in the wood could be classed as fly-tipping.

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Householders are asked to note that the law does not permit you to keep the cuttings without the owner’s approval. Always consult with the owner of the cuttings. Festive Switch-On Stalmine’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event will this year take place on Mon 2nd Dec at St James’ Church and a donation for a band to provide the music has been approved in principle. The time of the switch-on will be

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Stalmine-with-Staynall Residents’ Assoc Lighting up Christmas was the theme of last month’s meeting of the Stalmine-withStaynall Residents Association. Preparations for the lantern parade start the week before at Stalmine Primary School when we hold our annual lantern making workshop on Mon 25th Nov at 6:00pm. During the previous week committee members will be out cutting fresh willow for use in the workshop. Other materials will be provided on the night. Children must bring at least one parent. Bring a pair of sharp secateurs if you have them. The workshop will finish about 7:30pm. The lantern parade will start from the Village Hall Car Park on Mon 2nd Dec at 5:45pm in time for the start of the carol and Christmas tree lighting ceremony in St James churchyard at 6:00pm. If you have it please wear any high visibility clothing. At the time of writing we are still waiting for permission from Lancashire County Council to erect a second Christmas tree in the village on the triangle at the top of Smithy Lane. Have you checked your outside Christmas festive lights? Our competition for the best dressed house will be judged during the week starting Mon 23rd Dec. There will be small prizes for the best three houses. The Association is keeping a watching brief on phase two of the Wainhomes development off Carr End Lane. The Association wants to be sure the drainage off the site is of

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SSRA (cont) sufficient capacity to prevent flooding on Carr End Lane. Also it wants an assurance that pedestrian access is maintained throughout all weathers. Association Chairman Chris Hyde wants residents to Love Where They Live. This is the title of Chris’s initiative to smarten up Stalmine by getting people to pick up a piece of litter a day or remove weeds from the street. The Association hopes to follow this with a Spring Clean Stalmine in the early New Year. The dates of our next two meetings are: Wed 6th Nov and Wed 4th Dec. Meeting at 6:00pm will be our SSRA and School Social subcommittee. Upcoming events, both new and old, will be discussed. Please send any suggestions or better still join us on Wed 6th Nov at 6:00pm in the Seven Stars meeting room. The full SSRA committee meeting follows at 7:00pm. All welcome.

tree, Doherty’s Destiny and Lewis Arnfield local support collection. All welcome. Our 2019 chosen charities are: Stalmine First Responders, Brian House, Trinity House, Doherty’s Destiny and Wyre Villa Football Club. At our next meeting we will be finalising this list, allocating our donations and making final arrangements for our Presentation Evening. Finally, we are all so sorry to hear that we are losing our much-loved landlords of the Seven Stars, Keith and Barbara. We wish them all the very best for the future and look forward to seeing them both in the Stars, on our side of the bar. Good luck, Keith and Barbara and thank you for all you have done for the village throughout your tenure. You will be sorely missed. Doug Smith - SSCC Founder and Chairman

For further information please view our Facebook page or Stalmine Chat or contact Pauline Andrews 07808 058 097, Ann Ralph 07713 852 639, Peter Swarbrick (01253) 702675, Chris Hyde 07949 590 897 or Cllr Andy Haydock 07879 477 779. Peter Swarbrick (01253) 702675

SEVEN STARS CHARITY COMMITTEE The SSCC committee met in early October to discuss committee membership and our 2019 charity donations. We welcomed three new committee members who will join us at our next meeting, again in October at the Seven Stars pub in Stalmine. Our Presentation Evening is on Fri 29th Nov 7:00pm at the Seven Stars, Stalmine. We shall be presenting donations to Brian House, Trinity House, Stalmine First Responders, Wyre Villa Under 18s, Hug in a Bag, Rosemere, SSRA Stalmine Christmas

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Our Christmas coach trip and luncheon is on Fri 29th Nov to Chester. Total cost is £38.00 which includes lunch at the Queens Hotel and the coach fare. There will be free time in Chester before lunch. Everyone welcome (including men) 9:00am from Ryecroft, Hambleton with various other pick up points. Leaving Chester at approximately 4:15pm.

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We now have Christmas cards, diaries and calendars for sale. We collected our ‘Community Heroes Award’ to mark the 125th anniversary of Blackpool Tower at a presentation event on Mon 16th Sept at Blackpool Tower Ballroom. This award has only been made possible through the amazing support and help of all our supporters – thanks very much to you all. Jean Horner (01253) 700555 Val Southward 07895 431 948 Facebook- Help Beat Cancer – Wyre

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The next village working group will be on Sat 9th Nov 9:30am - 11:30am. All ages and abilities are welcome. If all goes to plan, by the time you are reading this the park will have a new adult fitness area. The area will be officially opened in the New Year but please feel free to use the equipment in the meantime. Please be careful and use it safely. The Parish Council are trialling the provision of dog waste bags. Dog walkers are now required by law to carry bags for their dog’s waste. Please do not use these bags as a replacement to carrying your own and only use when you get caught out without. Parish Council Next Meeting Meetings will be held on Tues 5th Nov and Tues 3rd Dec at Hambleton Village Hall at 7:30pm. Members of the public are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Christmas Lights The Christmas Lights Switch on is to be held at Ryecroft Corner on Fri 6th Dec at 7:15pm. Hambleton Community Working Together Flooding

St Oswald’s Church Hall Preesall Fridays 10am - 11am • Just £5 This gentle class is suitable for all, especially those young at heart. Not flexible? No problem! That’s why we do yoga to gain more range of movement & improve flexibility. The benefits of a regular yoga class are many. Besides improving flexibility & balence, it helps reduce blood pressure, anxiety & depression, aches & pains, especially low back pain & so much more. Why not just come along & give it a go?

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Over the last few years, flooding caused by extreme rainfall has become a bigger issue in Lancashire and across the country. Heavy rain has had a devastating impact where people have had to leave their homes and seen valuables destroyed by flood water. Hambleton, in recent weeks, has been victim to such problems. Here are some things that you can do now to help reduce the risk to your home or, if such a flood occurs, may limit the impact. •

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Make a Flood Plan – Having a flood plan will help you decide what practical actions to take before and during a flood to help reduce any impact. The Julie Harwood MCFH Environment Agency website can provide Over 20 Years Experience help and guidance in preparing a plan, see www.gov.uk/topic/environmentalRemoval of Hard Skin • Corns m a n a g e m e n t / f l o o d i n g - c o a s t a l - Ingrowing Toenails • Nail Cutting • Reflexology change LCN Nail Replacement for Fungal/Damaged Nails Prepare a Flood Kit – Such a kit would include important documents and medication, Lancashire County Council can help with this see www.lancashire. g o v. u k / m e d i a / 8 9 9 3 5 1 / f l o o d i n g emergency-toolkit.pdf

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Sandbags – These might help and can be bought from a local DIY store and kept in a shed or garage in case of an emergency.

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Flood Protection Products – If you live in a high risk area you may want to consider investing in additional flood protection measures see bluepages. org.uk/ for extra information

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Keep Drains and Grids Clear – Removing leaves and debris that cover the top of grids will help prevent blockages.

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Weather – Keep an eye on forecasts and sign up to Local Flood alerts at www. gov.uk/sign-up-for-flood-warnings

During a Flood If there is an immediate risk to your life or you are trapped by floodwater call 999 and follow their advice. Turn off gas, water and electric at the mains. Move family, pets and important information upstairs. Check on your neighbours and always put people before your property.

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HAMBLETON COUNCIL (cont) water as manhole covers may have been dislodged. Get the latest information about flooding in the area from the Flood Information Service or contact Floodline 0345 988 1188 After a Flood Ensure electric is tested by a qualified electrician before being switched back on. Contact your insurance company. Take photos of any damage for evidence. Be careful when cleaning up as the flood water could have been contaminated. Find out how to get rid of waste and flood damaged items by contacting Wyre Council. Yvonne Walton 07703 773 785 Clerk to Hambleton Parish Council hambletonpc@yahoo.co.uk

PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL NEWS Festive Switch-On Arrangements for this year’s festive lights are being finalised, with the big switch-on scheduled for Sat 30th Nov. A grant from Wyre Council has been gratefully received for the event, which will get under way at 5:00pm at the junction of Clarence Avenue and Lancaster Road in Knott End. Pilling Band is booked to provide the festive music and Clarence Avenue will be closed to traffic from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The Town Council hopes as many people as possible will attend the switch-on and spread much festive cheer. Star Award The Council has decided to make an award for those who do ‘unsung’ work within the community, whether that be volunteering, helping or keeping things running. If you know of a stalwart helper, group, community

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PREESALL COUNCIL (cont) volunteer or someone you admire for their work in the community – let us know. More details of the award and a nomination form can be found on the Council’s website under the ‘information’ tab or from the clerk at the address below. Nominations will be accepted up to 31st March 2020 and judging will take place in April, with any Star Award recipient being invited to a presentation at the Council’s Mayor Making Ceremony in May. Dementia Friend Preesall Town Council has decided to sign up to become a dementia-friendly organisation. The Council’s health leads are looking at how this will best work in practice. The aim is to ensure that the community is a place where people with dementia and their carers are empowered, supported and included in society, understand their rights and recognise their full potential. Grants Advice At its meeting in November the Council will begin to determine its budget for the financial year beginning next April. Organisations considering applying for a grant from the Council are therefore advised to apply soon, so the Council has an idea of what sums might be required for its grants programme. More information is available on the Council’s website. Preesall Town Councillors Cllr Bill Burn - 07715 784 128 Cllr Andrew Cropper - (01253) 811 216 Cllr Jane Cropper - (01253) 811 216 Cllr Rob Drobny - 07733 384 157 Cllr Tony Johnson – 07909 050 989 Cllr Kath Nicholls - 07582 294 881 Cllr Phil Orme - (01253) 811341

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PILLING NEW COMMUNITY HALL

Cllr Nicola Pattrick - (01253) 986820

We continue to make good progress towards a new Community Hall in Pilling with over 100 ‘bricks’ sold. This means that over the past month we have raised over two thousand pounds in donations! What an amazing amount.

Cllr Anne Tarpey-Black - 07763 695 501 Cllr David Williams - 07591 725 875 Cllr Lynda Woodhouse - 07938 392 082 Cllr Karen Woods - (01253) 810541 Next Meeting Mon 11th Nov at the Youth and Community Centre on Lancaster Road, from 7:00pm. This is a public meeting and residents are welcome. An opportunity to raise matters is available. 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 webite: clerk@ preesalltowncouncil.org Alison May 07739 868 212

We would also like to thank local businesses and organisations for their support and generous donations. Watch out for future fundraising events and show your support for this truly exciting project. I was inspired on a recent trip to Liverpool’s Roman Catholic Cathedral to read how funds were raised for this magnificent building. A local newspaper editor told how it was done and, at the opening ceremony, the following was read out: ‘They did it by touting the streets and pubs and knocking on doors like their own. They did it, bless ‘em, by giving when they had so little to give. They did it with dolls and raffle tickets. They did it with pools and bingo. They did it with socials and tired old men standing outside churches In the wet with a bit of a box in their hand. They did it with silver paper and tuppeny legacies. They did it with cigarettes and Green Shield Stamps. They did it with old newspapers and wedding rings, with treasured heirlooms and bits of this and that. They did it. And today is their day.’ Norman Cresswell I am sure that the people of Pilling will have their day also when our hall is finally opened. If you would like to contribute in any way, either by buying a brick or making a donation, please contact me. Katrina Bell (01253) 790649 katrinambell@hotmail.com

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