Over Wyre Focus Magazine - December 2019 by Focus Magazines

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

Issue 241

What’s on Over Wyre

Sun 1st Mon 2nd Tues 3rd Wednesday 4th Thursday 5th Friday 6th Saturday 7th Sunday 8th

Christmas Concert - Hambleton Parish Church 4 Nativity Crib Festival - Forton URC (from Thurs 28th) 4 Christmas Tree Festival - St Peter’s Church, Quenmore (until 2nd) 4 RSPCA Christmas Open Day - Longview Animal Centre 47 Board Game Club - Knott End Library 21 Mobile Library - Hambleton 24 Pilling Christmas Tree Switch On 67 Stalmine Christmas Lights Switch On - Church 72 Pilling Historical Society - Methodist Church Fellowship Room 16 Festive Wreath Making - Knott End Library 20 Out Rawcliffe Over 60’s Christmas Party - Village Hall 40 Meeting Point Carol Service & Gift Exchange (also 18th) 41 North Fylde Photographic Society - (also 10th & 17th) 48 Over Wyre Art Society (also 10th) 51 Hambleton Parish Council Meeting - Hambleton Village Hall 71 Knott End Walk - The Ferry Cafe (also 27th) 14 Memory Café - Knott End Library 24 Over Wyre Harmony & Health (also 10th & 18th) 31 Garstang Camera Club Environment Cup 42 Hambleton WI Over 70’s Carol Concert and Christmas Brunch 54 Pilling Lane WI - St Oswald’s Parish Hall 65 Stalmine Gardening Club - Stalmine Village Hall 5 Pilling Lane WI Christmas Party - Ryecroft Hall 65 Stalmine Village Hall Bingo (also 20th) 5 Christmas Concert - Knott End Working Men’s Club 12 First Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library 22 Hambleton Christmas Lights Switch On - Ryecroft Corner 71 A Christmas Extravaganza by Over Wyre Community Choir 6 Carol Concert - Pilling Methodist Church 7 Children’s Clothing Library - Lighthouse Community Church 11 Fleetwood Walk - Marine Hall 14 Preesall Town Council Surgery - Knott End Library 21 Garstang Camera Club Coffee Morning - Garstang Arts Centre 42 Wyre Villa Football Club Christmas Party 66 Indoor Bowls Open Day - Newton Hall, Staining 70 Taize Prayer Meetings - Hambleton URC (also 22nd) 8 Creative Advent and Carol Service - Pilling Methodist Church 9 Garstang Santa Dash 57 Lions’ Mencap Christmas Lunch - Wyrebank Suite 59

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What’s on Over Wyre

Monday 9th Monday 9th Tuesday 10th Wednesday 11th Thursday 12th Friday 13th Saturday 14th Monday 16th Tuesday 17th Thursday 19th Friday 20th Monday 30th

Annual Meat and Turkey Bingo - St Williams Church 9 Festive Songs with Carters Charity School - Knott End Library 20 Garstang Victorian Festival (also 10th) 43 Hambleton WI Christmas Party - URC Hall 54 Citizen’s Advice drop In Session - Knott End Library 21 Knott End & Preesall Men’s Fellowship 54 Over Wyre Ladies - Juniper Close Community Rooms 68 Friends of Trinity Hospice Prize Bingo - St Oswald’s Hall 68 Young At Heart Social - Knott End Library 21 Garstang Camera Club Christmas Social 42 Garstang Historical Society - Garstang URC 45 Mental Health Support Group - St Oswald’s Church Hall 67 Over Wyre Community Choir - Burnside Garden Centre 6 Mobile Library - Pilling 24 RBL/NAAFI Cafe Christmas Buffet - Youth & Community Centre 34 Elswick Singers Christmas Concert - Elswick Village Hall (also 14th) 5 Christmas Baby Bounce & Rhyme - Knott End Library 20 Creative Writitng Group - Knott End Library 22 Carter’s School Christmas Fair 64 Messy Church - Lighthouse Community Church 6 Phoenix Strings Christmas Concert - Thornton Methodist Church 6 Soup & Cake Luncheon - Hambleton URC 8 Larkholm Walk - Larkholme Grasslands Car Park 14 Bob Williamson Park Working Group 71 Over Wyre Harmony & Health Singers - Knott End Library 20 Rotary Santa Sleigh Visit - Catterall 52 Lancaster Singers’ Christmas Concert - Ashton Memorial (also 20th) 7 Preesall Town Council Clerk - Knott End Library 21 Rotary Santa Sleigh Visit - Garstang & Cabus 52 Volunteer Beach Clean 70 Fylde Bird Club - The River Wyre 67 Rotary Santa Sleigh at Booths (also Sat 21st) 52 OWSAC Christmas Party - St Oswald’s Parish Hall 67 Hambleton Litter Pick - Shovels Inn Car Park 68 Christmas Fun Day - Over Wyre Medical Centre Front Room 28 Poetry Appreciation Group - Knott End Library 22 Christmas Carol Service - St Peter’s Church Quenmore 4 Bingo Night - The Golden Ball, Pilling 70

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

Hambleton Choral Group & Parish Church Sun 1st Dec 2:00pm Hambleton Parish Church

St Peter’s Church, Quernmore

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

NATIVITY CRIB FESTIVAL Thurs 28th Nov - Sun 1st Dec 10:30am 3:30pm Forton URC, School Lane, Forton Over 100 Nativity scenes will be on display. Free Admission. Refreshments. The Festival will close on the Sunday at 3:00pm with a Celebration of Christmas Service. Brenda Fox (01995) 604523

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 a warm and welcoming place for everyone. Opening Times 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 Family Services Among the Trees Christmas Carol Service Sun 22nd Dec 7:30pm and Christmas Crib Service Tues 24th Dec 3:00pm.

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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL (cont)

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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

Everyone welcome - good prizes. Doors open at 7:00pm. Eyes down at 7:30pm. Fri 20th Dec 7:30pm Christmas Turkey Bingo. Fantastic prizes. All welcome. Doors open 7:00pm. Eyes down 7:30pm. David Makinson (01253) 700232

ELSWICK SINGERS

STALMINE GARDENING CLUB

‘Spirit of Christmas’ Concert Fri 13th Dec 7:30pm Sat 14th Dec 2:00pm Elswick Village Hall

Thurs 5th Dec 8:00pm Stalmine Village Hall

Tickets £7. Refreshments are included in the ticket price. Children under 12 years are free but must be accompanied. Averil Booth Established over 14 years

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We meet on the first Thursday of the month. Visitors very welcome. For more details phone Barbara (01253) 700232. David Makinson

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OVER WYRE COMMUNITY CHOIR A Christmas Extravaganza Sat 7th Dec 2.00pm St. Oswald’s Church The concert programme is varied with some old Christmas favourites and some new. We hope to have a brass group joining us for some numbers. Tickets will cost £8, including mulled wine and mince pies, tea or coffee. Tickets are available from choir members, on the door or from Knott End Post Office. Look out for our posters round the village. We will also be holding a raffle after the performance. We do hope you can attend the concert and get your Christmas started but if you are unable to come on Saturday you might like to come along to Burnside Garden Centre on Thurs 12th Dec when we will be singing during the late night Christmas opening hours, 6:00pm -7:30pm. Wishing every one a very Happy Christmas. Jenny Blyth

PHOENIX STRINGS Christmas Concert Sat 14th Dec 7:30pm Thornton Methodists Church, Victoria Road East, Thornton FY5 5HQ We invite you to join us for our annual Christmas concert in the welcoming surroundings of Thornton Methodist Church. Enjoy a selection of festive music plus other light and entertaining pieces. As usual we will invite the audience to join us in our favourite carols. We are also pleased to be joined by Bev Straker-Bennett on flute. Tickets, £5, are available in advance (through orchestra members or Thornton Methodists) and on the door. Children are free. Phoenix Strings is a small, friendly string orchestra for adults. We play classical and light music arranged for string orchestra.

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Members have a wide range of musical ability but we especially welcome adults who may be late starters or who are returning to playing after a break. If you are interested in joining us please contact our Musical Director, Gill Hume (01253) 868656.

Lighthouse Community Church Sat 14th Dec 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Rehearsals are Wednesdays 7:00pm 9:00pm at All Saints Anchorsholme, 36 Valeway Ave, Thornton Cleveleys FY5 3RN. Check out our website to learn more about us at www.phoenixstrings.com Caroline Lovett

Every Tuesday in term time we have our Baby and Toddler group. From 10:00am - 12 noon we have free play, snacks and singing. All we ask for is a £1.50 donation if you are able. Come and join the fun . Jess Basquill 07926 995 465

PILLING METHODIST CHURCH Tickets now 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. Andrew Bell (01253) 790649

KNOTT END RAILWAY Whether you’re for us or against us we wish you all a peaceful Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Ray Langford

LANCASTER SINGERS Christmas Concerts Tues 17th & Fri 20th Dec 7:30pm Ashton Memorial, Williamson Lancaster

Join us for an exciting Christmas celebration. We have crafts, games, food, story telling through puppets and lots more. What’s not to love? It’s a free event with donations (encouraged). Children must be supervised by an adult. We hope to see you there!

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Get Christmas off to a cracking start with carols, Christmas songs, mulled wine and mince pies! The Ashton Memorial is a magical place to celebrate this wonderful occasion and you’re guaranteed some fine entertainment as well as being invited to sing along with some of your favourite Christmas songs. Tickets £10. Children free. Advance booking essential. Tickets and full details from: www.lancastersingers.org E: tickets@ lancastersingers.org or call (01995) 603397. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Chris Haughton (01253) 811360 / 07976 875 586

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Queen Imogen has been asked to continue a long-standing tradition of turning on the village Christmas tree lights. She will be joined by her retinue and they would love to see lots of people there to join in with festive carols. Fri 6th Dec 7:15pm at Ryecroft Corner.

We would like to thank those who came to support us at our Annual Christmas Fair. It was lovely to see everyone have fun.

Following the light switch on we are most excited that we will be announcing the Gala Queen/King Elect for 2020 and their retinue. We really are in need of new helpers to join our friendly committee to ensure that we can continue to organise the village’s annual gala event. It is an event that is enjoyed by so many families in the village and any help or support would be welcomed. If you 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

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This time of the year can be an emotional and stressful time for everyone. Besides Christmas shopping, it is a time of excitement, reflection and togetherness. However, some of you may feel as though you are alone, but that does not need to be the case, for as part of our Outreach within our community we wish you to know that we are here for you. If you know of a relative or friend who is in Hospital and has nobody to visit them, then why not let us know, so that we can try to arrange someone to pop in and have a chat with them at visiting hours. This offer is open to both Christians and non-Christians, just a friendly face to say hello. There are a few events occurring at the Church and Church Hall during the run-up to the festive period. Meeting Point meets here as well as our weekly coffee mornings which are held every Wednesday 10:30am till 12 noon. Do you feel lonely, bored or want some company? Then, just come along and join us for a brew and chat. Also, as part of our Advent season, we are holding Taize Prayer meetings, held on Sun 8th & 22nd Dec at 3:00pm. Come and join us. This month’s Soup & Cake luncheon will be held on Sat 14th Dec 12 noon till 1:00pm. Cost is just £3. Finally, let us at Hambleton United Reformed Church wish you, your family and friends a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Our regular services are held every Sunday at 10:00am and all are welcome. Chris Lamb (01253) 811252

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December Special Events and Services

Fri 6th Dec 7:30pm - 10:30pm Hambleton Village Hall, Church Lane

Carol Concert The annual Carol Concert is on Sat 7th Dec 2:00pm in the Sunday School Hall. Admission by tickets only. For tickets (cost £6.00) please phone (01253) 790253. Creative Advent and Carol Service Join us on Sun 8th Dec to celebrate our Creative Advent and Village Family Carol Service. This ecumenical event, starting at 4:30pm, is for the whole family. Enjoy Christmas Crafts and bring along some food for the Jacobs Join. Then at 6:30pm we will move into Chapel for our annual Family Carol service led by Deacon Angela Shereni. Christmas Eve Communion Service in the Fellowship Room at Pilling Methodist Church led by Rev Alex Yesudas at 7:00pm on Tues 24th Dec. Christmas Day Family Service

Fri 27th Dec 7:30pm - 10:30pm St. Oswald’s Parish Hall, Lancaster Rd, Preesall Popular Sequence, Ballroom and Latin. Admission £4:00 including Refreshments. Steve Coughlan 07868 736 820

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. NB: No Dances Sat 21st/28th Dec Bill Cowan

Morning Family worship will be led by our own members on Christmas Day starting at 10:00am in Pilling Methodist Church. Andrew Bell (01253) 790649

ST WILLIAMS RC CHURCH Annual Meat and Turkey Bingo Mon 9th Dec 6:30pm The Golden Ball, Pilling This is a very popular fundraising event and places are limited so come early to get a good seat. Prizes include joints of beef, pork and gammon and vouchers for your Christmas turkey, redeemable from the Hindquarter butcher, Knott End. There are many other smaller prizes and even a chance to win the top cash prize of £50 in the Christmas draw. So come along and kickstart your Christmas festivities. Eyes down at 7:30pm. £1 entry, includes light refreshments. Katrina Bell (01253) 790649

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

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING LIBRARY Did you know that, according to WRAP, the UK throws away an average of 300,000 tonnes of clothing per year and the average baby costs £4,000 per year? The Over Wyre Children’s Clothing Library is a new non-profit lending service for parents with the aims of reducing the environmental impact of clothing and supporting parents in the Over Wyre area. The Clothing Library will be open at The Lighthouse Community Church on the first

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All families are welcome and can borrow a large box of clothes in their child’s size for a small fee of £3 (The fees for each box are to cover the cost of laundry and the boxes themselves).

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We also offer coats, shoes, fancy dress and party outfits to borrow for 50p a time. Why not pop in and see what we have to offer? Refreshments will be available from the church hall and a small play area will be set up with volunteers on hand to watch your children while you shop. If you have good quality children’s clothing which you no longer need please consider donating them to the Clothing Library - we have drop off points in the village or you can email me to arrange a collection. I look forward to seeing you there.

PARENTS, BABIES & TODDLERS Knott End Group We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to the parents and members of our community who have donated money or toys for the group. The group continues to grow and the children are enjoying playing with their new toys. If you are a parent with a baby or toddler please come and join the fun on Tuesdays 10:00am - 12 noon at The Lighthouse Community Church in Knott End. For further information please get in touch at ruthnorbury@gmail.com or helenmillichamp@btinternet.com Ruth Norbury

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PILLING BAND Blimey, where have the last twelve months gone? Here we are again with another busy December schedule of events. The band really enjoy being able to support the local community and we were very honoured to be able to support many local villages at their Remembrance Services last month. The band led the procession at Garstang and in total members of the cornet section played The Last Post and Reveille at six services on Remembrance Sunday and then two services on the Monday. During December, the band will be playing at Trinity Hospice ‘Light up a Life’ Service on Sun 8th Dec, Garstang Victorian Festival on Mon 9th & Tues 10th Dec, Stalmine Carol Service on Sun 15th Dec, and Out Rawcliffe and Hambleton Carol Services on Sun 22nd Dec. You will possibly also spot us out and

WYRE COACHES DECEMBER TRIPS Oswaldtwistle Mill - £9.00 Wednesday 4th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm) Barton Grange or Garstang - £6.00 Wednesday 11th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm) Bolton or Bury - £11.00 Saturday 14th 0930 - home by 1800 (6:00pm) Lytham ~ St Annes ~ Morrisons Squires Gate - £6.00 Wednesday 18th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm) Liverpool Christmas Market - £11.00 Saturday 21st 0930 - home by 1800 (6:00pm) Ena Mill Sale Atherton (3 hour stay) - £9.50 Saturday 28th 0930 - home by 1500 (3:00pm)

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about carolling in Knott End. Last month the band received some good news. We applied to the Co-op Community Fund and were successful in our application. This means that if you have a Co-op members card you can log onto your account and nominate the band to receive 1% of the cost of your shopping. We have a leaking roof at the moment so we are hoping that the money we raise will help fix the leak and will mean that we do not have to go to band rehearsals in our waterproofs anymore. All that remains for me to say is that on behalf of the band can we wish you all a very happy Christmas and best wishes for 2020. For more information on the band please do not hesitate to contact me or visit the band’s Facebook page. Emily Duke 0771 983 916 Christmas Concert After the magnificent prize winning performance at Rochdale Town Hall Pilling Band are in top form for the Christmas concert on Fri 6th Dec at Knott End Working Men’s Club commencing 7:30pm. This event is also raising money for 2020 Gala funds. Tickets are only £6. Get them today from Knott End Post Office, from any band member, Karen Woods or Jim Redman. See you there for a super night to start your Christmas off with a swing. Jim Redman & Karen Woods 200 Club November Draw 1st Prize £50 No 2nd “

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Meet at the Ferry Cafe FY6 0EA by the slipway, Fundraising for the New Community Hall for an enjoyable country walk or a promenade in Pilling stroll. Are you one of the residents of Pilling proudly Larkolme Walk displaying a ‘Buy a Brick’ Certificate on your Sat 14th Dec 10:30am mantelpiece? The response to our campaign Meet at the Larkholme Grasslands Car Park, to raise funds for the New Community Hall in Pilling has been amazing, with over 125 bricks now sold, including many very generous donations. Pilling businesses are also showing their generosity for this worthy cause. Our local Premier shop customers continue to fill the collecting tub at the till and have now raised over £100 from small change collections. Look out for their certificates next time you are buying your groceries. Other businesses have bought bricks so if you see a certificate, say ‘thank you’ from us all! Schools and organisations have been fundraising by selling quiz sheets and holding events. A huge thanks to both junior schools who have held events to buy a brick. It seems that everyone is playing their part and in total, we have raised over £11,000 so far! So, yes, ‘it does take a village’ and this village is really showing that together we can raise the funds for our new hall. I am looking forward to finding my name on the Wall of Thanks when the hall is built, along with many other Pilling names. Will yours be there? There is still time to buy a brick. You can contact me for more details. I couldn’t think of a better Christmas gift for your loved ones! Thank you. Katrina Bell katrinambell@hotmail.com

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KNOTT END & PREESALL IN BLOOM At the beginning of November six members of the In Bloom team attended the North West In Bloom awards ceremony at Southport awards, being presented to 150 entries from the North West. The entries range over many community projects from large and small parks, retail and business parks, caravan parks and environmental improvement projects. In addition there is the competition amongst towns and cities across the North West which are categorised by size of population. Last year we were awarded Gold for our entry and so were delighted when, for the second year, we again achieved Gold. Thanks go to everyone in the community who helped in any way. In addition to the ‘In Bloom’ category there are also over 500 ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ entries. This is a non-competitive category where any group of people who want to make some difference within their community submit their entry and receive criticism and advice from the In Bloom judges. Once again Knott End & Preesall came up trumps with The Willows being judged as ‘thriving’ and the Ash Grove residents and Knott End Working Men’s Club bowling group each receiving ‘Outstanding’ assessments.

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EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY! Once more we all blinked and an entire year zipped by! I swear it’s just the start of the year and we have all of 2019 to enjoy. Ah well!

Of course I am sure there are many who will be watching what they eat, calorie counting and feeling guilty for over indulging.

I have battened down the hatches and switched my brain into what I call ‘Cosy mode’. Given the long dark nights I figured a long time ago that I had to change my mental state to enjoy this time of year so I switch to enjoyment of the darkness, the glow of candles and fires and, of course, the twinkling of Christmas lights.

However, for once I am here to tell you to go for it (kind of!) Did you know that there is very good research showing that if you eat food you think is bad for you and feel bad about it, it has a very negative effect on you.

The Christmas festival is a time of feasting and family. Regardless of the insane commercial excess we are now exposed to, the whole point of Christmas was that it was a coming together and sharing of our resources in the leanest time of the year. I’m staying away from the religious connotations for one reason only – we all know that side of the story.

Fortunately there is a get out clause here which is wonderful to behold! It is very simple too. If you eat something you think is bad for you but do not care and thoroughly enjoy the deliciousness of it, like a mince pie with lashings of thick cream for instance, then guess what? It does not have such a negative effect on you. That’s right. Enjoyment is a powerful way to help food do you good, meanwhile, fretting and guilt has the opposite effect. The basic lesson is that being happy is very

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EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY! (cont) healthy and very good for you. This sounds obvious but I am sure we all know people who seem weighed down with all of life’s worries – and it does them no good. There are no such ‘cheats’ for over eating I’m afraid. If you eat too much on a particular day then you need to think about what you will be eating the next day. This cannot be avoided if you wish to maintain a healthy weight. Here are a few other cheating tips to help you enjoy the festive season. Firstly if you must eat something with pastries or cakes such as mince pies, then make sure you counter balance the large carbohydrate count by adding a good helping of fat, such as extra thick double cream. The fats help balance the carbs and will stop you feeling too sleepy from the blood sugar crash of eating mince pies. And before you worry, good fats do not cause heart disease.

Secondly, beer most definitely puts weight on you. It is known as liquid bread for a reason and one pint is the equivalent of four slices of bread. However, wine and spirits do not put weight on you despite being highly calorific. The calories in wine and spirits are not bioavailable so your body cannot store them in the form of fat. Please be careful with alcohol. It can truly be the demon drink and must be treated with respect and taken in moderation. I wish you all the very merriest of Christmas times and may you all enjoy this wonderful mid-winter festival. Before we know it spring will be in the air so savour the crisp, frosty mornings when we get them. Have a pause and smell the winter air. It is a beautiful time of year if you look closely. Nick Tofalos (01995) 918718

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KNOTT END LIBRARY December Events Festive Songs with Carters Charity School Mon 9th Dec 1:30pm. Carters Charity School Choir welcomes the festive season. Join us for a relaxing afternoon with festive refreshments. All welcome.

a hand-made wreath on your front door. With special tuition from our tutors, you’ll be creating your own festive wreath using greenery and materials from the local woods and countryside.

Christmas Baby Bounce & Rhyme Fri 13th Dec 10:30am – 11:00am. Festive jingles mixed with our regular songs and play make for a half hour of fun for our youngest borrowers. Community Coffee Afternoon with the Over Wyre Harmony & Health Singers Mon 16th Dec 2:00pm. You’ll be made to feel welcome as you relax and listen to well known, feel-good festive songs from across the decades. Festive refreshments provided.

This four hour workshop will give you the opportunity to learn skills and techniques to make your front door a festive entrance. The course is accredited and a short workbook will be completed during the session to accompany the practical activities. We encourage people to also bring their own materials to personalise their wreaths to their own taste. You’ll be the envy of all your neighbours! To ensure you are in the true Christmas spirit you’ll get to enjoy a mince pie too.

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Booking is essential. The course costs £15.00. To book your place, please call Lancashire Adult Learning (01254) 354423.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) Dates For our Regular Events Knott Knit End Natter Crochet and Needlecraft. Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm. Crochet at the Library – whether you are new or more experienced in knitting, crochet or anything ‘crafty’ join our friendly group for a natter and a swap of ideas and the latest tales of intrigue from round these parts. Refreshments available. Knit and Natter Tuesdays 10:00am - 12:00 noon. Knit & Natter at the Library, enough said! Refreshments available. Board Game Club Mon 2nd Dec 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Our Board Game group meet at the Library for a sociable game or two. All welcome. Council Surgeries Sat 7th Dec 10:00am – 11:00am. A Preesall Town Councillor will be available.

Sat 21st Dec 10:00am – 12:00 noon. Your local Wyre Borough Councillor will be available. Tues 17th Dec 10:00am – 12:00pm. The Clerk to Preesall Town Council will be available. Citizen’s Advice Drop-in Session Tues 10th Dec 10:00am – 1:00pm Young At Heart Social. Wed 11th Dec 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. I.T. Thursdays. Free computer and mobile device help is here! Many people have them. Many people use them. Most services you once could ring through to report or order

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) 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. First Friday Reading Group Fri 6th Dec 2:00pm – 3:00pm. If you would like to join please call into the Library to pick up a copy of this month’s book choice.

Creative Writing Group Fri 13th Dec 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 20th Dec 2:00pm – 3:00pm. This group will read, share and discuss their favourite poems. Poetry is brilliant – enough said! Baby and Toddler Bounce and Rhyme. Fridays 10:30am - 11:00am. Suitable for all pre-school children. A fun-filled session with songs and music. Further Information If you require any further information regarding any of the listed events, please do

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) not hesitate to contact the Library on 03001 236 703 or call in – you never know what you may discover whilst you are here! Can’t physically get to the Library? We have 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. Knott End Library is always looking for a variety of speakers & entertainment for our community. If you are a speaker and have a topic that you would be willing to share with your community, please contact a member of staff on the number below – remember to ask to be put through to Knott End Library. Please note our opening times over the festive period. The Library will be closed from Tues 24th Dec until Fri 27th Dec. We will be open as normal from Sat 28th Dec. All Library events are advertised at www. eventbrite.co.uk/

A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone from Knott End Library. The Knott End Team Knott End Library 03001 236 703

FOKEL Friends of Knott End Library Well, as 2019 comes to a close, FOKEL is preparing to celebrate our first year of fundraising for your Library. Many thanks to all those who have given their time to this worthy cause - there is always space for more willing helpers! We has the last Brew and Book Sale of the year on Sat 23rd Nov. The next event is on Sat 30th Nov when families can come along to the Library for a Lantern-Making Session, ready for the village procession at 4:30pm which will celebrate the Christmas Tree lightup. (N.B. Children must be accompanied by

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FOKEL (cont) an adult for the Lantern-making session). The final Memory Café of the year will place in the Library on Wed 4th Dec from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This will have a Christmas theme with a lovely Christmas Tea provided. We will have children from Fleetwood Charity School coming along to sing for us and there will be other traditional Christmas entertainment. The Memory Café is now set as a regular event at the Library, on the first Wednesday of every month at 2:00pm. The first Memory Café of 2020 will be held on Wed 5th Feb. (No meeting in January). Date for your Diary – FOKEL A.G.M. Fri 10th Jan from 11:00am. Come along to find out exactly what we have achieved in our first year of operation. You may like to become a member of FOKEL and get more involved in our events – all willing helpers welcomed!

Keep your eye on the Green Book and the FOKEL Noticeboard in the Library for more information about forthcoming FOKEL events. Finally, all the membership of FOKEL and myself wish you a very merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year 2020. Jan Foster 07881 868 322 fokel2019@gmail.com

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CHURCH SERVICES (cont) St James, Stalmine Rev Andy Shaw (01253) 799895 Mon 2nd Dec 6:00pm Lighting of Village Christmas Tree. Sun 8th Dec 10:30am Toy Service & Christingle. Sun 15th Dec 7:00pm Carols by Candlelight with Pilling Band. Sun 22nd Dec 10:30am 9 Lessons & Carols Sun 24th Dec 4:00pm Crib Service. 11:30pm 1st Holy Communion of Christmas. St Oswald, Preesall Rev Dawn Banks (01253) 790250 Sun 1st Dec 10:30am Advent Carol Service. Tues 24th Dec 5:30pm Candlelight Crib Service. 11:30pm 1st Holy Communion of Christmas. Wed 25th Dec 9:30am Holy Communion with Carols. St John the Evangelist, Out Rawcliffe Rev Andy Shaw (01253) 799895 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. St John the Baptist, Pilling Rev Andy Shaw (01253) 799895 Sun 1st Dec 10:30am Toy Service. Sun 15th Dec 10:30am 9 Lessons & Carols. Mon16th Dec 4:00pm School Christingle Service. Tues 24th Dec 5:30pm Crib Service 11:00pm 1st Holy Communion of Christmas. St Mark, Eagland Hill Rev Andy Shaw (01253) 799895 Sun 22nd Dec 2:30pm Family Carol Service. Wed 25th Dec 9:00am Holy Communion.

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The Christmas festivities are almost upon us. We are hosting a Christmas Day of our own on Thurs 19th Dec 12:00pm – 4:00pm, all welcome!

Helen Roberts has been running a bereavement group from The Front Room at Over Wyre Medical Centre on the first Friday morning of every month (10:00am – 12 noon).

There will be music from Pilling Band and Hambleton Choral Group, a raffle in aid of Dementia UK and mince pies and warming drinks all round!

This is a support group for anybody feeling lonely or low following a bereavement. It is a place to make friends and chat with likeminded people who have an understanding of the bereavement process. Please do not be shy to pop along – all new members are very welcome and encouraged!

Lots of local businesses have already donated prizes to this worthy cause so come along and try your luck with a raffle ticket (on sale now) and let’s see if we can make some money for a praiseworthy charity this Christmas. Do you know somebody who will be on their own for Christmas Day or perhaps a housebound neighbour who loves a singsong? Why not bring them along to enjoy this event which will be full of Christmas spirit.

I would like to say a big thank you to our patients who have volunteered ideas for our Front Room initiative. We love to hear your opinions and ideas and will try our best to implement your requests wherever possible. The groups that are already using the room are thriving and the Poppy Making Session on Thurs 7th Nov was a great success!

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OVER WYRE MEDICAL (cont) Our Nurses at Over Wyre Medical Centre Two of our cherished nurses, Kath Skiba and Jenene Dundas, are leaving Over Wyre Medical Centre to take up roles elsewhere. They are highly skilled and have been long standing nurses here at Over Wyre and we wish them all the best for their future roles. In replacement, we welcome Jacqui Bailey, an experienced practice nurse who will start in January.

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Over Wyre Harmony & Health meets every Wednesday afternoon at Hambleton Village Hall to sing numbers from the musicals and the pop songs of our younger days as well as more recent hits. Age is no barrier to this group 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.

And finally, I would like to thank all our patients for their support shown throughout 2019 and wish you and your family a healthy and happy Christmas and New Year. Thank you for your continued support.

There is a charge of £2 for these sessions which includes tea and coffee and maybe even a biscuit!.

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NAAFI CAFE Over Wyre Veterans Meet and Greet The November meeting was well attended by twenty or so people and it included three who had never attended previously. One was 96 years of age and had served in the ATS during the Second World War. Hopefully they enjoyed the information that was given out as well as the laughs and Service life stories. If nothing else all enjoyed the coffee, tea and biscuits. Also in attendance was Wyre Borough Council’s Armed Forces Veterans Champion, Councillor Andrea Kay, who gave an insight into what Wyre Borough Council are doing to help those who have served their country. No date has yet been decided upon when the full Council will gather to witness the reaffirming and re-signing the Council’s Armed Forces Covenant. When this was first talked about with the CEO the weather was hot and

sunny. Perhaps we will have to wait for that to come around again in 2020. Discussions were held regarding the registering with the Medical Centre that you are ex-Service. Andrew Cropper brought with him some registration forms for completion and asked the attendees to hand them in to the Medical Centre. He also had with him a series of relevant leaflets that had been provided by the Medical Centre as well as other literature regarding Independent Living, Diabetes Control etc. It was stated that all were very pleased with the turn-out and procedure of the Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service as well as the 11-11-11 Commemoration Service. The most important thing about these gatherings is that it gives those who may not like going out the opportunity to meet with others from the Over Wyre community and chat with those with whom they have something in common – they have all served or are the family members of those who have served - in a completely informal gathering. Here they can talk about things that they may not want to talk about with other people, like one of our new attendees who told about the time he served in Cyprus during the troubles in that country and how it affected him and made him question the relevancy of actually being there and seeing comrades-in-arms being killed or injured. He talked about visiting Cyprus to see the memorial for the British Servicemen that were killed during those troubled times. Whilst he was relating the story another attendee actually went on Google and produced a picture of the memorial. That is the type of thing that the Meet and Greet NAAFI Cafe is all about and whilst there won’t be a gathering in December as we are holding a joint Christmas buffet with the members of the Royal British Legion we will be meeting again on Mon 20th Jan in the

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NAAFI CAFE (cont) Preesall Youth and Community Centre from 10:00am until 12 noon. Hopefully we might see some more of the ex-Service persons from Over Wyre at that meeting. But for now, from all who attend, to our great community I would like to extend seasonal greetings and hopes that you will be as healthy as you possibly can be. Bill Burn 07715 784 128

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Over Wyre Branch At the November meeting there were 13 attendees and three new applicants for membership. Things are looking up. Remembrance The Remembrance Service and Parade etc went really well with about 250 people either

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (cont) but also looked after the young people stood with him at the top of a windy monument. Thanks Tom Reilly. I shouldn’t forget to mention the St. Oswald’s Women’s Group who were waiting for us with hot coffee and tea and a well deserved biscuit. Thank you all. 11-11-11 This event, held at the Battle of Britain Memorial on Mon 11th Nov was well attended by about 40 or more members of the local community. It was very windy stood there facing the attendees who, probably, didn’t hear a great deal as the wind was blowing off the sea. Next year I think we will try for the microphone and speaker used on Remembrance Sunday. Poppy Appeal Well I think the community have done very well again this year by raising £5,346.37

which is fantastic considering there wasn’t any special event such as the end of the 1st World War to promote. This should, with a bit of luck, go just a little bit higher as there are still a couple of amounts to come in. The two outstanding collections this year are £704 from Ryecroft Restaurant and £888.12 from our No.1 collector – Ray. Those from Knott End and Preesall will have seen him sitting outside the Knott End Coop in his electric buggy. Come rain, wind and shine he was there. Thank You Ray as well as all the staff at the Ryecroft. The stock is now back in storage and my wife and I can again see the bed in the back bedroom. Social Events The Branch members have decided to organise a coach trip to the Imperial War Museum in Manchester in March. More will be published nearer the date but, like the coach trip to the National Memorial, we will be extending an invitation to members of the public to join us. The cost of the coach etc will be borne by those who decide to attend. It should be a good day out and not as long as the one to the NMA. The Branch members will be combining with those who attend the Meet and Greet Veterans NAAFI Cafe gatherings for a Christmas buffet on Thurs 12th Dec in the Preesall Youth and Community Centre from 12 noon until 2:00pm, which will count as our next meeting. Spouses and/or partners are also invited. It would be appreciated if you could let either myself or Jackie know who will be attending by Tues 3rd Dec so that we will know how many to cater for. That only leaves me to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2020 from the Officers and Members of the Over Wyre Branch of the Royal British Legion. Bill Burn 07715784128 billburn.rbl@talktalk.net.org

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Well, we’re back from Conference. It was a long journey down to Bournemouth, but it was well worth it! Sometimes motivating yourself to do something is the hardest part. When I looked at the 5-6 hour journey time, the ‘should I?’ question came to mind but after attending, all I could think of was ‘I’m so glad I made the effort!’ We enjoyed fantastic speakers who provided great insights and were so motivational. We had feedback on projects from around our Federation which have been so successful and provided so much help and support for women and children. We enjoyed great entertainment and most importantly, met with

Whilst at conference, we ‘met’ a real Tuk Tuk – what a great piece of machinery and to think we are fast approaching the half-way mark to providing one of these machines for Sri Lanka. As you can see, we took the opportunity to

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) have our photo taken. To find out more about the project we are supporting visit www.rosie-may.com/worksri-lanka Garstang Victorian Festival Our next big event in the fundraising programme will be our famous parched peas at the Victorian Evening in Garstang on Mon 9th and Tues 10th Dec. These always sell out fast, so make us your first stop to avoid disappointment. This year we will also be show-casing a great Christmas gift idea, so come and look at our ideas to light your home and don’t forget that all monies will go to our Tuk Tuk project. BackPacks We may seem to be quiet on this one, but with your help we are still really dedicated to this great way of helping children in other parts of

the world get some of the basic requirements to help them to attend school. Annemarie has just sent off another batch of filled backpacks – and this means we have completed over 500 since we started in 2012. That’s absolutely amazing! Thank you to everybody who has donated backpacks etc over the years – and please carry on if you can. We are currently in need of pencil cases, spoons (dessert spoon size), toothpaste and of course backpacks. Please continue to drop off your used backpacks or other items at The Mustard Seed Café, Park Hill Road (opposite the Wheat Sheaf Pub). They are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm. Or ring us to arrange collection. Other News We hosted an evening with My Pink Angel at our speaker meeting in November. This was

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) a fun evening and we’ve finally learnt some of those fashionable ways to fasten a scarf, rather than just tying a knot. It was really nice having the opportunity to have accessories explained and demonstrated in a comfortable gathering. We’ll give you plenty of notice for the next event. And finally… a big thank you for all the support you have given us during the year and we wish you all a fantastic and, if possible, a relaxing Christmas break and here’s to a peaceful 2020 full of fun and friendship together – Happy New Year! Why not come and find out if you could make a difference? We meet twice a month at the Garstang Hotel and Golf Club, at 7:00pm on the second and fourth Wednesday (excluding August and December). Interested ladies from throughout the Over Wyre and Garstang district are always very welcome. Please ring our membership

co-ordinator Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604 to arrange to be met, or just come and introduce yourself. Take a Look at What We Do www.sigarstang.org.uk facebook.com: SoroptimistsGarstang www.twitter.com/GarstangSoropt Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604

OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S Our November meeting was an enjoyable get together with 20 members attending. A one minute silence was held in remembrance of member David Johnson who passed away on Wed 23rd Oct. He will be sadly missed. Our Autumn Tints October trip to Bowness was a lovely day out, with some members taking boat rides on Lake Windermere. The autumnal colours were a sight to see. The high tea at Crooklands was enjoyed by all.

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OVER WYRE WHIST & DOMINOES

Unfortunately this was the last trip of the year, but we can all look forward to next year’s trips.

Over Wyre Whist and Dominoes meets every Tuesday at Knott End Working Men’s Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm. All new members will be very welcome. We are a friendly group playing for pleasure.

Twenty games of dominoes were played and prizes presented to the winners: 1st Joyce Williamson, 2nd Renee Higginson, 3rd John Horrocks, 4th Vera Redman, 5th Kathleen Lawrenson, 6th Ron Holford. The booby prize went to Vivien Glossop. The evening was brought to a close with John Ireland expressing his appreciation for the help given and for the raffle prizes donated. The next meeting - our members’ Christmas Party - will be on Tues 3rd Dec at 5:00pm for the meal at 5:30pm. Please remember your numbered ticket; it could be a prize winner! This is our last meeting of the year. The Club has a break over the new year restarting in the Village Hall on the Tues 3rd March at 7:30pm.

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB to where and how we live and how we interact with our environment. The judge will be Joan Gauld ARPS CPAGB. Sun 8th Dec members Adrian and Sue Whitaker will show us how to make an AV Presentation and we will be looking at members images they wish to put forward for the Battle with ‘Junction 36’ Photo Club (previously known as Holme Camera Club). On Sat 7th Dec we will hold a Coffee Morning at the Arts Centre, 10:00am - 12:30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and chat to members and look at a digital display of our work. December is a short month for the Camera Club, with just two meetings. Wed 4th Dec we have our Environment Cup Competition. Members show images related

Wed 11th Dec it is the Club’s Christmas Social with a photographic quiz by Harry Emmett from Accrington Camera Club and refreshments by way of a ‘Jacob’s Join’. The club meetings then restart in January. Wed 15th Jan we have our competition ‘Creatures of the World’ with judge Paul Dunmall CPAGB. Images are to show any real creatures with no toys, sculptures or people.

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VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Photography is a fantastic hobby allowing you to get exercise by being out and about with your camera and helping your creative side by editing and printing your pictures.

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Meet other members, many of whom are experienced and can help with your queries about equipment, photo editing or photography in general. Anyone interested in photography who would like to see how the club works is welcome to come along and for just £4, including refreshments, you can decide if the club can be helpful to you. Visit our website or email us for further information. Peter Knight www.garstangcameraclub.co.uk info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk o We als ton s in g lo ly supp logs & ets of bags, n ﬁregrates g, kindlin h more m & uc

Take a step back in time by joining us for Garstang’s annual Victorian Christmas Festival. Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas as Garstang transforms into a vibrant and bustling street full of entertainment, stalls and festive spirit – a night of sparkling fun for ALL the family! Starting at 6:00pm each night we’ve got so much entertainment for all the family including Punch and Judy, traditional Brass Bands, the amazing Samba Espirito group, the Trust singers, the Garstang Ukulele Group plus many more acts, and we’ve also got the BIG MAN himself, Father Christmas, who joins our spectacular parade each night at 6:00pm before taking up his seat in his special High Street grotto! This year we’ve got a Craft Walk on Church Street and a Food Walk on Bridge Street

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VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FEST (cont) bustling with hand selected stalls selling some great gifts and treats, PLUS we’ve our Made in Lancashire Mini Market outside Nicksons on Park Hill Road offering a handpicked selection of local producers with gifts, food and treats! Added to this is our wide variety of community and charity stalls and a vast array of hot food and refreshments – and not forgetting Garstang’s wonderful shops and businesses who will be opening their doors to welcome you for some last minute Christmas gift shopping or just a friendly catch up!

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GARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETY A talk on Moses Holden (1777 to 1864) will be given to members and friends of Garstang Historical Society at their December meeting. Moses was an early day polymath, with interests in mechanics, lens making, astronomy, travelling and preaching (he was a Methodist preacher). He was also a Freeman of Preston. Learn more about the life, work and times of this extraordinary man at our meeting at 7:30pm on Wed 11th Dec at Garstang United Reformed Church. The speaker is Mr Stephen R Halliwell. Members: free; visitors £3 (including refreshments in the hall after the lecture). More info from Peter Burrell (01995) 601054. Anthony Coppin

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Rocco is an over excitable big pup who came into the centre due to his previous ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s change of circumstances. He is very friendly with bundles of energy. He would definitely benefit from living in an active home. Rocco loves nothing more than exploring his environment off his lead in our paddocks and playing with his ragger or ball. He is intelligent and eager to please but does not always grasp boundaries and will definitely require an owner with large breed experience willing to carry out the further training required. Rocco enjoys going out on walks and is currently walked on a canny collar as he is very strong. He is slowly beginning to learn lead manners but this training would need to be carried on in the home.

As it took him a few weeks to trust us and adapt to cattery life, Nelson is looking for a new home where he can have all the attention he craves. Gulliver Gulliver, a lovely little rabbit, has found himself looking for a new home after being found as a stray. He is a shy rabbit but enjoys being stroked. He would benefit from lots of positive socialisation in his new home and needs lots of enrichment as he has an inquisitive nature. Gulliver will need a large double tier hutch and a large attached run. He is possibly ok

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RSPCA (cont) to live with a neutered female rabbit however they would need to be introduced slowly at first. For more information on the animals mentioned, please contact the animal centre or call in to meet them. Reunited Cat We are pleased to inform everyone that the unneutered male cat found in Cockerham who featured in last month’s issue has been reunited with his owner. He was neutered and microchipped before returning home so hopefully if he ever does wander off on another mini adventure, he will be reunited with his owners quickly! Thank you to everyone who shared his information and helped to get him home. Events Shoebox Appeal 2019 Could you donate a shoe box full of goodies for the animal spending Christmas in our care? If so, please donate towards our 2019 appeal. Shoe boxes can be filled with any type of toys, food, treats etc and can be dropped off directly at the Animal Centre and placed under our Christmas tree or at one of our four charity shops. Please remember to label your box so we know what type of animal it’s for. Christmas Open Day Visit our animal centre on Sun 1st Dec 11:00am - 4:00pm for a day of festive fun. There will be a variety of stalls including cakes, stocking fillers, bottle stall, gift bags and Christmas raffle along with a grotto ran by Santa’s helpers. An animal blessing will also take place from 11:00am. Come along to help raise much needed funds. Boxing Day Dog Walk Our Boxing Day Dog Walk takes place at 11:00am on Thurs 26th Dec. It will take just over an hour and on your return to the

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Centre, hot drinks and biscuits/cakes will be available! All dogs welcome but please ensure that they are kept on a lead.

Our meetings are held on Tuesday evenings from September to April at the United Reformed Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys at 7:30pm.

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December Meetings

The December meeting is on Mon 2nd Dec ‘Rockies and the Badlands’ with Chris & Keith Buxton (Poulton). This is also a Ladies Night so everyone is welcome at our last meeting before Christmas.

Tues 3rd Dec - Guest Speaker : ‘From Paw to Print’. Behind the Scenes of Pet Photography with Christine Johnson DPAGB LRPS BPE5* Tues 10th Dec - Results Night: Results of 2nd Seasonal PDI Competition - Judge: Bob Robinson Tues 17th Dec - Christmas Social. Tues 24th & 31st Dec No Meeting. New members, of any level, are always welcome.

For further details talk to any fellowship member or phone Graham Curwen (01253) 790502 or 07951 130465 or myself.

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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY We’ve been concentrating on watercolours for the last few weeks. This is the most popular medium used at the Centre but not the easiest to control. Graham McQuade made it look easy when he painted flowers on a wet in wet background. He demonstrated for us at Knott End Library to an audience of 31.

including Christmas Party with Jacob’s Join. Enjoy your Christmas too. Have a lovely start to the New Year and I’ll be in touch in January’s Focus with our spring programme. Sandra Langhorne (01253) 813739

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Some members have taken up pen and wash inspired by John Harrison’s tuition. Accurate pen drawings of charming rural scenes with a limited amount of paint have resulted from those who had never tried this before, proving it is sometimes good to try new mediums. Also we learned plenty from Jonathon Leigh on appraisal day. He’s a regular visitor, always willing to offer advice in a kindly manner. We are proud to have donated paintings for the Brian House Charity Auction at the Cottage Loaf Bakery in Knott End. These were on display for two weeks in November. Maybe you put in a bid for one! We have also been working towards our Christmas Exhibition at Ashton Gardens Pavilion Cafe St. Annes. It’s well worth a visit! See our work on the walls whilst enjoying a meal or a coffee during December. After all our work we are now winding down our programme as you will see below: Tues 3rd Dec - Watercolour Work Along with Ken Weigh (bring materials). Tues 10th Dec - Picture Framing with Roy Smith from King St. Gallery in Lancaster,

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ROTARY Santa’s Illuminated Sleigh Visits Garstang Rotary will be guiding Santa’s Sleigh around the streets of Catterall on Mon 16th Dec and Garstang and Cabus on Tues 17th Dec. Subject to the weather the journeys will start around 4:30pm finishing at approximately 7:30pm. The Sleigh will also be parked outside Booths Supermarket on Thurs 19th Dec and Sat 21st Dec from 10:30am until about 4:00pm. Santa will talk to the children and listen to their Christmas wishes. Santa’s Elves will also be in attendance. They look forward to seeing you all. Parents please bring your children to the nearest point. You may take pictures of your own children if they wish. On Mon 16th Dec the route around Catterall will be: Lapwing Close, Joe Lane, Baylton Drive, Pickering Gardens, Cock Robin Lane, Catterall Gates Lane around Keepers Wood, Hampshire Road, Topiary Gardens, Gryersdale, and Bowgreave Drive. On Tues 17th Dec the route around Garstang and Cabus will be: Dimples Lane, Pleasington Avenue, Spalding Avenue, Byerworth Lane, Clematis Drive, Moss lane, through Hazelhurst into Keppel Lane and Barrett’s Houses off A6, Moss Lane again to Croston Road Oak Road and the Swimming Pool then Mapel Road and Meadow Park, to Green Lane East, Hawthorns and end in Broom Hill Coppice. Details will also appear in What’s On in Garstang and the Rotary Facebook page. For further information please contact Roger Weatherell, 07711 671 224 Event Organiser. Don Goodier donald.goodier@btinternet.com

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HAMBLETON WI DIARY DATES Wed 4th Dec 11:00am at the Village Hall, Church Lane. Over 70’s Carol Concert and Xmas Brunch. Entertainment by the children of Hambleton Academy. Father Christmas is expected to appear. Fri 6th Dec 7:15pm – Xmas Tree Lights Switch on with carols at Ryecroft Corner by the Rose Queen, Imogen Preston. The Lady Mayoress of Wyre, Councillor Ann Turner accompanied by Councillor Andrea Kay, will attend. Music provided by the Over Wyre Brass, Conductor Mr J. Squires-Evans. Tea/ coffee and festive refreshments in the URC Church Hall afterwards. Mon 9th Dec 7:30pm – Christmas Party at the URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane. Two course supper. Entertainment by the SODS. (St. Oswald’s Dramatic Society). Cost £5. Thurs 12th Dec – Luncheon Club 12:30pm for 1:00pm at the Shovels Inn, Hambleton. Contact Beryl for more information about

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CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG (CRY) Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund This Autumn was definitely the busiest ‘table top’ time we’ve ever had with a variety of events offering seasonal goodies and raising enough for a dozen more heart tests to be carried out! Huge thanks to everyone who has donated items for sale and to our hosts, Out Rawcliffe Village Hall, Garstang URC, Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall and the Kenlis Arms. I’m writing this having just got home from welcoming 101 young people to Garstang Medical Practice for a CRY heart screening. Thankfully this time there were no life threatening conditions highlighted, but for some investigations will continue. Our thoughts are with them for a positive outcome. This extra one day screening event was funded by Matt’s Milk Bottle Challenge

(MMBC) so a huge thank you to everyone who has taken part, raising the £5,000 needed to organise this. MMBC Challenge 2! is up and running so if anyone would like to get involved please get in touch. We return to Garstang Community Academy for our next screening on the first weekend in February. Appointments for this will go on line during the first week in December with invitations going to Academy families for the private screening on Sun 2nd Feb. At the charity Christmas card sale the lovely cards depicting Garstang in the Snow, a fabulous image taken by local photographer Mike Coleran, were very popular! I’m pleased to say these are still available from Best Wishes on the High Street, alongside another delightful design featuring Santa’s present for Robin. Our thanks go to Marion and Mark for organising and offering these cards in

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For those who adore a little retail therapy Krystal and Annalee are hosting a Christmas Shopping event with Bodyshop at Home, on Sun 1st Dec at the Kenlis Arms Hotel from 6:30pm. £6 a ticket includes a seasonal hand cream (if pre-booked).

The Club will be starting to celebrate the Festive Season very soon. We have our Christmas Party at the beginning of December. As always we are mindful of those less fortunate than ourselves and will not be giving each other Christmas cards. Instead there will be a voluntary collection which will be donated to Charity.

Sun 8th Dec 11:00am, Garstang’s very first Santa Dash. £12 per adult, £8 child, family ticket £35. Price includes: free santa suit, finishers medal, hot drink and Christmas tree gingerbread. For full details and entry go to www.garstangsantadash.btck.co.uk or at Market Place News. As the year comes to a close we would like to thank you all for your wonderful support throughout 2019. It has been a whirlwind of a year with so many diverse activities and fundraisers that we sadly cannot thank you all individually.

The Club will enter into the spirit of the Rotary Santa Sleigh with two members offering much needed refreshments to Santa and his helpers on Mon 16th & Tues 17th Dec when they complete their rounds. We will join Rotary for their Christmas meal and 200 Club draw. We wish all the people of Garstang and beyond a very Happy Christmas and Good Health in 2020 Mary Mason

As always we’ve had fabulous company along the way and feel very grateful that some of you chose to share your time and stories with us. Some events have been huge, some carried out quietly, some solo, some joint with other charities, but whatever you have done, and however you have done it on behalf of Matt’s fund and all those who have had free screenings we thank you most sincerely. These vital tests would not be carried out in Garstang without you. From all of us at Team Matt we hope the gifts of peace, friendship and love are with you this Christmas time and look forward to your company in 2020. For further information Facebook: The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund Paula Hesmondhalgh 07785 106 976 paulahez.ph@gmail.com

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS Donations A decision was made to donate £500 to the Brain Tumour Charity to be used to fund much needed future research. A sum of £200 had been allocated to purchase Christmas gifts to distribute to the different refuges in the area run by Fylde Womens’ Aid. However there is a continued need for new clothing items (for babies, small children and/or ladies), new toys, new cosmetics or new toiletries. This appeal is ongoing with our collection point being the Resources Centre (old Liberal Club on Bridge Street). The next delivery is planned to take place in the week beginning Sun 8th Dec. During the year Garstang Lions has given a total of over £5,500 to support the activities of a very wide range of local groups and charitable causes.

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Among the organisations that have received help are Fylde Women’s Aid, the local Memory Café, Garstang in Bloom, Brian House, Kids Cancer, the Bowland and Pennine Mountain Rescue Team, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), Prostate Cancer UK, Achieve, Change and Engagement, the North West Children’s Group, the Marie Curie Appeal, Rosemere Cancer, UK Activity Alliance, the Brian Tumour Charity, the Royal British Legion and the Youth Opportunity Trust. In addition several local families plus several members of the Girl Guides have received direct support and assistance. Monies or help has been given to groups including the Youth Cricket Team, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards scheme (Garstang Academy), Lifeguarding training (Garstang Swimming Club) and Team ShazzAnn.

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The Bonfire and Firework Display was a great success and the weather was kind on the night. Our thanks goes to both the Mayor of Garstang and the Deputy Youth Mayor for their attendance and assistance with the lighting of the fire, all of the Lion members and their partners who helped plus the several businesses that delivered and donated wood for this event.

The Lions continue to support the activities of the local Memory Café which is organised by Lion Sandra Perkins and meets on both the first Wednesday of the month (10:00am - 12:00 noon) and also the third Monday (2:00pm - 4:00pm) in Garstang Library. This is a lively social group with a range of fun activities being provided free for those suffering from dementia and their carers, family members and partners. The dates for these sessions are Wed 4th Dec and Mon 16th Dec (Christmas party).

Several members of the club acted as stewards supporting both the Switch-on of the Garstang Christmas Lights and the necessary road closures. The club will once again be assisting in parking cars for the popular Myerscough Ten Mile Run on Sun 1st Dec. The Lions will be hosting their annual Mencap Christmas Lunch on Sun 8th Dec at the Wyrebank Banqueting Suite. The event is expected to attract 105 guests with their arrival from 12 noon onwards.

Last month’s activities included a lively performance by the Garstang Ukulele Group who played a wide range of songs and a relaxing practical session on mindfulness and well being. Chris Wilkinson Lions

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As usual the Lions will be assisting Santa Claus at the 2019 Garstang Victorian Festival on Mon 9th Dec and Tues 10th Dec. Please watch out for and visit our Grotto which will be outside the Kings Arms Public House. The annual Garstang Tractor Run is due to take place on Sun 29th Dec. Many Lions will be working hard to support this event. Our first event in the new year will be to assist with the car parking at the 10k Road Race and the two mile Family Fun Run to be held on Sun 12th Jan at Garstang Academy. Further information about the range of activities and projects we are involved in is available on the Garstang Lions website www.garstanglions.co.uk or you can just speak to any member about what we do or come along to our meetings held on the third Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm.

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COMPUTER ADVICE After a bit of a gap (No! Did you miss me?) a She also wasn’t going to be contactable by quick last-minute article based on a ‘real life phone, hence the email. story’. My friend – let’s call her Mary – did try to ring I’ve just had a phone call from someone Anne but got no reply which fitted in with what who wanted to tell me of her shock and the email said. She asked, by email, how many embarrassment at falling for an email scam. gift cards to buy and was told £200. Mary went The specific nature of this one was a new one to the shops and bought £200 of Amazon on me (although it shares common elements vouchers, and then again tried to ring Anne but with other scams) so I thought it may be still no reply. She then followed the instructions worthwhile flagging it up to the Focus readers she had been given which was to scratch off in an attempt to prevent others from finding the reveal panel on the back of the cards, take a picture of the Redeem Code and send the themselves in the same situation. pictures back by email. In this instance, the bad guys had managed to hack into or take over control of someone A day or so later Anne returned Mary’s calls, else’s email account – let’s call her Anne. They and confirmed that she was having some then sent emails to people in her address book problems because her email account had asking for help in buying some Amazon Gift been hacked. She hadn’t sent any emails Cards which she urgently needed as presents asking for help or Amazon cards etc: Mary had but she couldn’t manage to get to the shops been scammed and had lost £200. herself and was having internet problems so In many respects Mary was quite lucky – the couldn’t buy them online (or so the story went). money was unfortunately long gone (the Gift Cards had already been used up by the bad guys), but she hadn’t given away her bank details etc so no further damage would be done and she didn’t have to get a new credit Your local source for all IT help card. But it was a very expensive lesson in not Located in Pilling, offering reliable and believing everything you read on an email from friendly community-based IT help and a genuine person in your contacts. support services in the Over Wyre area. Training and advice given.

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COMPUTER ADVICE (cont) the account to prevent the bad guys from using timetable and focus on a topic relating to life your reputation to target your friends with a skills and personal development. scam like this. Our Year 7 pupils took a trip to Blackburn Tell as many people as you can that you have Cathedral, Year 8 focused on revision had a problem, and if you then have missed techniques and our Year 9 pupils learned calls from your friends, make sure you get about health and First Aid with some brilliant back to them as soon as possible just in case outside speakers and even learned how they are ringing to ask whether you really need to perform CPR! Year 10 had the fantastic some Amazon Gift Cards to be bought…. opportunity to attend either Cumbria or Nobody wants to hand over £200 to scumbag Lancaster University for the day. They chose scammers, or to be responsible for their friends an area of study in advance and got to spend having been hit, and especially not at this time the day as a university student. With our Year 11 mock exams coming up shortly, Year 11 of year, so please everyone – just be careful! focused on study skills and different ways of If you have any questions and concerns about revision - what a busy day! computer security etc then please do get in Our Modern Foreign Languages Department touch with me. celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Fall Joan Bailey 07528 173 891 of the Berlin Wall on the 9th November. The whole school created their own handprint with ST AIDAN’S NEWS a peaceful German phrase or word and now What a busy half term it has been already. we have a brilliant display, using something We’re now almost at Christmas - my favourite, food-filled time of year! This month we have done so much fundraising. From bake sales to poppy making, our staff and pupils have really worked hard this half term to help others. Firstly, we had the Poppy Sale for the Royal British Legion, where pupils and staff in our Technology Department created many colourful poppies to sell to our pupils and visitors. We had a range of colours to represent different Commonwealth countries - traditional red poppies, blue for Australia and New Zealand, white for Canada and orange for India. The sales totalled over £140. Mrs Rossall’s tutor group (K7) also held a bake sale for Children In Need and raised £98. Speaking of Mrs Rossall, her evening at The Villa, where pupils take over and run the evening, from cooking to serving, raised an amazing total of £359 for Trinity Hospice. We recently held our a Personal Development Day, where each year group have a day off-

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from everyone, to represent peace and unity. We also held a form worship on the topic of Remembrance, on the theme of this anniversary.

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I am also excited to discuss our recent Berlin trip with you: 35 Year 10 and 11 pupils submersed themselves in German culture, tested their German language skills and walked more than two marathons over four days! They visited historically crucial monuments, such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag and a personal favourite of mine... the DDR Museum. We love to take pupils places to broaden their life experiences, and their behaviour and composure always does us proud. Keep an eye on our twitter page @ SaintAidansCEHS for any updates. Chloe Butler - Media Co-ordinator

5,250,000,000,000. Would you be able to read that number? It’s five trillion, two hundred and fifty billion! How long would it take for you to count to that number? An hour? A day? A week? That’s how many pieces of plastic are strangling and choking our oceans right now! Just in the UK alone, 8 million tonnes of plastic crawl into our oceans. This means that there are over 46,000 items of plastic in every square mile of the ocean. It is incredible that every day, in our own country, we use 35 million single-use bottles. 100,000 marine mammals are carelessly murdered each year. One million sea birds killed annually. Horrifyingly, lots of sea creatures are getting trapped. These creatures are poisoned or entangled by this monstrous menacing murderer - plastic! In our rivers and oceans, this plastic breaks down and releases harmful chemicals which poison our fish and ends up in the human food chain. Many creatures are ingesting our loathsome litter. In 2018, a dead whale was found in Indonesia, with over a thousand pieces of plastic in its stomach, including: 115 plastic cups, 4 plastic bottles, 25 plastic bags, 2 flip-flops and 1 nylon sack. We face our biggest challenge ever. If it’s in our lunch boxes and our shopping baskets today, then it’s seeping into our rivers tomorrow and snaking through our oceans forever. The problem seems huge, yes: overwhelming, engulfing, irrepressible. We know plastic is a remarkable invention. it gives us life-changing medical equipment such as surgical gloves and prosthetic limbs. But, much of this plastic pollution consists of single-use, throwaway items. Trillions of drops of careless actions. A flood of tiny careless mistakes. We can stem this flow with small careful

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actions that will have an impact on the wellbeing of our environment.

The first part of this Autumn term has, as always, been a busy, productive time. It always amazes me what fantastic opportunities our wonderful staff provide for the children and these rich experiences come thick and fast. The events and activities below have taken place since the second week of October:

We are The Plastic Pirates. We aim to make system-shaking, sea-saving, conventionbreaking, environmental change. From playgrounds to parliament, we want to create a wave of actions. Imagine sugar white beaches and vivid sapphire seas.

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Trips to enhance children’s learning. Years 1 & 2 studying Castles at Hoghton Tower. Years 3 & 4 studying Egyptians at Bolton Museum. Years 5 & 6 studying Space at the

We can choose to cherish or destroy. If we don’t act now, who will? Every single use of plastic ever made is still here with us. We must stop our use of single use plastic: refuse, rethink, reuse. We want you to help us to make a change by changing your use of single-use plastic in your own home. We want you to think about the products you buy from large chains and local businesses, to eradicate single-use plastic from our shops, our schools and our local organisations. We want you to help us make Over Wyre a plastic-free community.

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Manchester Museum of Science and Industry. Some of our classes spent learning sessions on the beach. We had our usual fun-filled, spotty Children in Need Day raising money for worthwhile causes. Our School Councillors spent a very rewarding day as guests of the Diana Trust at an Anti-bullying event in Blackpool. They worked with a number of other schools from the North of England on a range of activities which they will lead back here at Carter’s.

At the end of November, we welcomed the team from Parliament to work with the children in Years 5 and 6. They led the children in presentations and workshops about democracy and how we all play a part in that across our country. We are hoping to organise a mock election in December

to introduce the children to the role of democracy and link to important people and events that have shaped our country. We are heading towards the end of term and all that the festive season brings. •

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Our annual Christmas Craft Day where families join their children working on a range of activities preparing treats and decorations to share Our choir are well into their rehearsals for a number of ‘gigs’ they have planned as they tour the local area spreading Christmas joy and happiness in local care homes and Knott End Library. We take the whole school to the Dukes Theatre to see ‘Cinderella’ Rehearsals have begun for the Infant Nativity with tea towels and cardboard angel wings being prepped.

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fabulous Friends of Carter’s team. Everyone is welcome to join us between 5:30pm and 8:00pm. There will be Santa’s Grotto, tombola, games and lots of local craft stallholders selling their products.

The November meeting was the Pilling Lane WI AGM. After some WI announcements and speeches the election of the new President was held and Janet Astley was elected as our new President. Congratulations Janet. We also welcomed Barbara Lancashire on to the Committee.

The Carter’s family also welcomes volunteers into school on a regular and recurring basis. We have a growing 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 - Headteacher (01253) 810236

1ST PILLING SCOUT GROUP We meet on Wednesdays in school term time at Pilling Methodist Church We cater for boys and girls from 6 to 14 years old and our dedicated volunteers ensure that we have fun together whilst learning lifelong skills.

Our next meeting is on 4th Dec 7:30pm at St Oswalds Parish Hall. We are having a fun and games night with a raffle. Members are asked to bring unwrapped gifts of toiletries which will then be taken to the Women’s Refuge. Our Christmas Party is at Rycroft Hall on Thurs 5th Dec 12 noon. For further information please ring Janet (01253) 467078. Anne Bewes 07921 457 013

Beavers (6yrs to 8 yrs) meet at 6:30pm until 7:30pm. Cubs (8 yrs to 10 ½years) meet at 6:30pm until 8:00pm. Scouts (10 ½ years to 14 years) meet at 7:45pm until 9:15pm. Our uniformed group offer an exciting programme for the children. We have recently enjoyed a Halloween Party for the young people at the Golden Ball in Pilling. The Group also attended the Annual Remembrance Day Parade in Pilling on Sun 10th Nov and laid a poppy wreath at the Cenotaph in Remembrance of the Fallen. The Christmas break is fast approaching so we wish you a Happy Christmas. If you are interested in joining us and want more information about our activities do please contact me. Rod Robinson (01253) 790692

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WYRE VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB Unbeaten in November with two wins and a draw our first teams morale is on a high, currently one point off second in West Lancashire Footballs League First Division.

We run a 100 club monthly draw with new members always welcome to join. Price is £10 a month with the draw live on Facebook on the last Saturday of the month.

Joint managers Michael Donlon and Aaron Taylor are bringing exciting football back to Hallgate Park.

So with four teams under Wyre Villa Football Club a strong committee is needed. We are always open to new faces joining us with fresh ideas or fundraising suggestions. Our Christmas party is on Sat 7th Dec. Entry fee is £10 with the amazing DJ Summer playing an Ibiza mix.

The Reserves currently sit third from bottom of Reserve Division 2 and are in need of new players to boost the squad. This season sees an Under 18 side join the fold, hopefully a stepping stone towards the two senior sides, a great start sitting fourth in the league after three games. Many of our ex-players are now playing for the Veterans. They usually play once a month but now it’s more for the social side. We are also proud to have Blackpool Ladies using our facilities, with their matches being played on Sunday afternoons.

Come Down and Support the Teams Remaining home fixtures this year (subject to change) are as follows: Sat 30th Nov – Reserves v Milnthorpe Corinthians Reserves – 2:00pm KO. Sat 14th Dec – Reserves v Lytham Town Reserves – 2:00pm KO. Tony Cragg 07842 710 372 tcragg1961@gmail.com

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Walking Football

St Oswald’s Church Hall Wed 11th Dec 1:30pm - 3:00pm

The Fleetwood Flyers Over Sixties have just completed round three of the ongoing competition at Heywood Sports Centre. Their results were as follows: played four, won two, drawn one, lost one. This puts the team in second position in the league. The Over Sixty Fives had similar results but fare better as they top the league table. We also held a referee’s workshop at Poolfoot Farm. Twenty two attended and had some useful discussion on the rules of walking football followed by some practical training for the budding referees outside in the pouring rain. We must thank the representatives from both the English FA and the Lancashire FA for their time and expertise in delivering the workshop. We are still holding four walking football sessions a week, Sundays 11:00am - 12 noon in the red cages, Mondays, also in the red cages, 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Wednesdays 12:30pm - 2:00pm on the open pitches. This is the best session for anyone attending for the first time. Fridays 5:00pm - 6pm. This is also on the open pitches and is for the more energetic person as although played to walking football rules is a much faster game. www.fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk www.@fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk George Greenall (01253) 825206

FYLDE BIRD CLUB Tues 17th Dec 7:45pm The River Wyre, Poulton Quiz and Social £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

Anyone who is experiencing, or has a loved one or someone close to them who is affected by mental health issues is invited to come along to this group. Pauline Teague 07583 039 804 sisterteague@hotmail.co.uk

OWSAC Over Wyre Social & Activity Club Our meeting on Thurs 19th Dec is our Christmas party and the elves and fairies will abound making mischief again, starting at 2:00pm at St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Preesall. Entertainment will be provided by John Burke. If you wish to attend please inform Chris White (01253) 813719 or more information please ring Janet (01253) 467978. Anne Bewes 07921 457 013

LIGHT UP PILLING & WINTER WARMER Start the countdown to with the lighting of the Pilling Christmas tree on Mon 2nd Dec. Our Own Coffee Feast Queen, Emily Donkin, will switch on the lights and we will be joined by Pilling Jubilee Silver Band playing Christmas carols. There will be seasonal items from both St John’s and St Williams School. What a great way to kickstart the season. This year we are also holding a ‘Winter Warmer’ tent. Indulge in wonderfully warming hot chocolate, cookies, cakes and even a glass of something special for the older visitors. So come along. The fun begins from 6:30pm with festive refreshments in the Christmas tent and the lighting of the tree is at 7:00pm. And who knows? If we all sing well enough, we may even get a visit from a very important Christmas Visitor! Katrina Bell (01253) 790649

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Tues 10th & 24th Dec 2:00pm Juniper Close Community Room, Preesall We meet alternate Tuesdays at Juniper Close Community Room. We are a friendly group and would love to see you. Beryl Stott (01253) 810035

FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE Prize Bingo Tues 10th Dec 7:30pm St Oswald’s Church Hall, Preesall Eyes down 8:00pm. All welcome. Ken Horne (01253) 812947

HAMBLETON LITTER PICK We are holding the litter pick on Thurs 19th Dec at 10:30am, meeting at the Shovels Inn Car Park, picks and bags provided. Afterwards have a drink, food and a natter. Why not join us and help to keep Hambleton a place to be proud of? Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

Fighting Poverty Across the Fylde Coast Paths 2 Progress is an organisation set up by friends from across the Fylde Coast, all with the same ambition of alleviating the impacts of poverty. As an emerging organisation we will be focusing on supporting those families and individuals living in poverty and on the streets. We can do this by providing food, furniture and clothing as well as emotional support. We are continuously looking for donations, clothes, toiletries, underwear and socks, shoes, toys, dried and tin food, long life milk and juices. How can you help? There are many ways people can support and become involved in this project. •

Volunteer: Whether this be coming out on our homeless outreach, collecting food and clothes donations or helping with social media, we always welcome new volunteers.

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COMMUNITY HERO AWARDS Radio Lancashire Ethel Davis would like to thank everyone who supported her in the recent Community Hero Awards held by Radio Lancashire. Ethel received a highly commended in her category for fundraising and since the awards has continued to fundraise with £1,000 presented to both Bryan House and the Hospice in recent weeks. Instead of Christmas cards, she is donating to some of her favourite charities and would like to wish all her many supporters a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Katrina Bell (01253) 790649

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Mon 30th Dec 7:00pm Golden Ball Social Club

Indoor Bowls Open Day Sat 7th Dec 11:30am - 2:00pm Newton Hall Staining

Eyes down 7:30pm. All proceeds to the Golden Ball Social Club. Joan Wearden (01253) 790705

Pre-book prior to day. Bowls every Wed 10:00am - 2:00pm. Have fun in good company and get fit.

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Join in the great British Spring Clean. 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.

Whilst clearing out some old videotapes I came across one that was titled ‘Connie’s 18th Birthday Party’. It was the first Disco I videoed after moving to Knott End. It was around 1995/1996 at The Ranch House in Pilling. The party was great!

All-weather gear and waterporoof footwear recommended. All ages welcome.

If anyone remembers Connie and can get her to contact me I could transfer the tape to a DVD for her, free of charge. It’s a lovely memory.

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2. The letter ‘W’ is on which side of a typewriter or computer keyboard?

12. On which radio station is ‘The Archers’ broadcast?

3. What is 5/8 minus 1/4?

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4. Jodrell Bank is in which English county? 5. Is Barbados ahead of Greenwich Mean Time?

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6. How many degrees in a circle? 7. What term describes vegetables cut thinly and slowly cooked in butter? 8. What name is given to the crime of deliberately burning someone else’s property? 9. Who was the outgoing American President when Barack Obama took office? 10. In which 60s film did the deranged character Norman Bates appear?

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HAMBLETON PARISH COUNCIL New Facebook Page The Parish Council now have a new Facebook page Hambleton (Wyre) Parish Council. ‘Like’ us and keep in the know with Parish Council events and village developments. Bob Williamson Park The next village working group will be on Sat 14th Dec 9:30am until 11:30am. All welcome. Christmas Lights Switch On To be held at Ryecroft Corner on Fri 6th Dec at 7:15pm. Everyone is welcome so come along and get into the Christmas spirit by singing along to well-known carols played by a wonderful brass band. The Parish Council are working hard to make improvements to the village and this year they have been able to organise an extra illuminated Christmas tree at the corner of Pedder Lane. Hambleton Community Working Together In the New Year the Parish Council will be hosting a Health and Wellbeing event at the Village Hall. What better way to help both your physical and mental wellbeing than by getting involved in volunteer opportunities in Hambleton. The floral displays, the litter free streets, the local park maintenance and development and much more are all possible through the work of the Parish Council, its staff and volunteers. If you want to know more, contact me. Parish Council Next Meeting Tues 3rd Dec and Tues 7th Jan 7:30pm at Hambleton Village Hall, Church Lane. Members of the public are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Hambleton Parish Councillors would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and good health, peace and prosperity for the New Year. Yvonne Walton - Clerk 07703 773 785 hambletonpc@yahoo.co.uk

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STALMINE PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Road Safety Fears Concerns are growing over road safety on Brickhouse Lane in Stalmine as the number of vehicles using the single-track lane appears to increase.

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Parish Councillors were planning talks with Cllr John Shedwick, who represents the village on the County Council, in response to worries aired by villagers. Councillors have also expressed fears and are calling for an urgent review. Cllr Shedwick was invited to the Council’s November meeting but was unable to attend because of a prior engagement. Talks are now planned for the end of November. Over Wyre Talks Plans for a get-together of Councillors to discuss matters of common interest in Over Wyre are continuing to take shape, with representatives from Hambleton, Out Rawcliffe, Preesall and Pilling joining Stalmine in confirming interest in meeting once or twice a year. Stalmine Councillors have suggested a first meeting in February, with each Council asked to bring one item of concern and one idea of proposed improvement. Details of how things would operate in practice would then be agreed at the meeting. This suggestion will now go to all interested parties. Road Closure Grange Lane in Stalmine is to close for three days from Wed 22nd Jan for works to replace a BT pole. This is a County Council scheme. Wardleys Lane in Stalmine will close from Mon 24th Feb until Tues 3rd March for cables to be installed in the carriageway by Gallagher Ltd on behalf of ENW. Lights Switch-On Stalmine’s lights will be switched on at the church at 6:00pm on Mon 2nd Dec. Once again, the Council is sponsoring the

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STALMINE PARISH COUNCIL (cont) Christmas tree and the band at the church for this year’s event. Everyone involved with the Parish Council would like to pass on best wishes for a very merry Christmas and a happy 2020. Alison May - Clerk

SSRA Stalmine-with-Staynall Residents’ Assoc Residents will remember that we were successful a while ago in registering our Stalmine ‘Seven Stars’ pub as an Asset of Community Value with Wyre Borough Council. As such, we have contacted Punch Taverns to request clarification on its future as a pub given the ‘To Let’ signs. We are delighted to report that they have assured us that the Seven Stars will remain open for business and look forward to hearing about new tenants soon. Copies of our email and Punch Tavern’s response are available to view in the Seven Stars. Our Christmas Lights winners will be visited over the Christmas period to receive a little extra gift for their festive displays. Please join in and help to light up our village at Christmas and bring festive joy and pleasure to our families and visitors. Finally, we wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. There is no SSRA December meeting. The next two dates are Wed 8th Jan and Wed 5th Feb 2020, the Year of Vision. For further information on any SSRA details please view our Facebook page or Stalmine Chat or contact Pauline Andrews 07808 058 097, Ann Ralph 07713 852 639, Peter Swarbrick (01253) 702675, Chris Hyde 07949 590 897 or Cllr Andy Haydock 07879 477 779. Peter Swarbrick (01253) 702675

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PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL NEWS Celebration Plans Preparations are continuing for civic events in Preesall and Knott End next year as part of national celebrations. When the theme is announced for Commonwealth Day, which will fall on Mon 9th March, invitations to take part will go out to schools and local organisations from the council. VE Day 75 then follows on Fri 8th May, which will be a bank holiday. A large-scale event is planned with a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;picnic in the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and entertainment from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Charities interested in having a stall on the playing field are asked to contact the council. More details of what is happening in Preesall and Knott End for all these celebrations will be announced nearer the time. Flag Purchases Town councillors have reviewed the flag

collection and decided to buy a flag of St George, two Union flags and one Armed Forces Day flag, with an additional Lancashire Day flag to be provided by the Mayor. It was also recommended that a Preesall Town Council flag be commissioned, which could be flown regularly over the summer at the Battle of Britain Memorial. Service Tributes Two rowan trees are to be ceremonially planted in the Jubilee garden at Knott End Library to honour the long and exemplary public service of former town councillors Jean Mutch and Rosina Lawson, who stood down in May. This will be at 2:00pm on Sat 30th Nov. Festive Lights The Christmas lights are to be switched on at 5:00pm on Sat 30th Nov to bring festive cheer to Knott End and Preesall throughout December and into 2020. The council wishes everyone a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2020. Climate Emergency The council has declared a climate emergency. In practice this means that decisions made by the council will, where applicable, take into account the impact on the environment. Next Meeting Mon 13th Jan 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: preesalltowncouncil@gmail.com by phone on 07739 868 212 or via the website: www.preesalltowncouncil.org Alison May 07739 868 212

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