Over Wyre Focus Magazine - January 2020 by Focus Magazines

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Knott End ~ Preesall ~ Pilling ~ Stalmine ~ Hambleton January 2020

Issue 242

What’s on Over Wyre

Wednesday 1st Thursday 2nd Friday 3rd Saturday 4th Monday 6th Tuesday 7th Wednesday 8th Thursday 9th Friday 10th Saturday 11th Sunday 12th Monday 13th

Knott End Walk - The Ferry Cafe 8 Stalmine Gardening Club - Stalmine Village Hall 5 Stalmine Village Hall Bingo (also 17th) 4 Time to Dance - Hambleton Village Hall 7 First Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library 22 Cleveleys Walk - Community Centre, Beach Road (also 25th) 8 Board Game Club - Knott End Library (also 13th, 20th & 27th) 21 Blackpool Smile Group - Over Wyre Medical Centre (also 20th) 28 Parkinson’s - Cleveleys Park Methodist Hall (also 8th, 15th & 23rd) 31 Pilling Men’s Fellowship (also 14th, 20th & 29th) 34 Volunteer Beach Clean - Knott End Beach 7 Over Wyre Ladies - Juniper Close Community Rooms (also 21st) 5 North Fylde Camera Club - URC Hall, Cleveleys (also 14th & 21st) 19 Get to Know Your Tablet Taster Session - Knott End Library 20 Citizens’ Advice Drop In Session - Knott End Library (also 21st) 21 Pilling Historical Society - Methodist Church Fellowship Rooms 37 Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 14th & 28th) 57 Book Club - Garstang Arts Centre 60 Hambleton Parish Council Meeting - Hambleton Village Hall 66 Mental Health Support Group - St Oswald’s Church Hall 4 Young At Heart Social - Knott End Library (also 22nd) 21 Pilling Lane WI - St Oswald’s Church Hall 31 Garstang Camera Club (also 15th) 54 Garstang Historical Society - Garstang URC 55 SSRA Committee Meeting - The Seven Stars Meeting Room 70 Digital Safety Drop In with NatWest - Knott End Library 20 Children & Family Wellbeing Service - Preesall Park 34 Royal British Legion Branch Meeting - Youth & Community Centre 51 Poulton Photographic Society (also 16th, 23rd & 30th) 52 Creative Writing Group - Knott End Library 22 Free Yoga Taster Session - Over Wyre Medical Centre 28 Phoenix Dance Group - Barton Village Hall 7 Fleetwood Walk - Marine Hall 8 Garstang Ukulele Group - Chipping Village Hall 57 Village Working Group - Hambleton Parish Council 66 Joint Covenant Service - Pilling Methodist Church 10 Mobile Libraries - Hambleton 23

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Monday 13th Tuesday 14th Wednesday 15th Thursday 16th Friday 17th Saturday 18th Sunday 19th Monday 20th Tuesday 21st Wednesday 22nd Thursday 23rd Friday 24th Saturday 25th Monday 27th Wednesday 29th Thursday 30th Friday 31st

Hambleton WI - Monthly Meeting Carter’s Charity School Open Day Preesall Town Council Meeting - Youth & Community Centre Friends of Trinity Hospice Prize Bingo - St Oswald’s Meeting Point - URC Hall Hambleton (also 28th) Over Wyre Art Society - St. Bernard’s Hall (also 21st & 28th) Hambleton Choral Group AGM - URC Hall Garstang Walk - Visit Garstang Centre (also 29th) St Helen’s Community Cafe - St Helen’s Church OWSAC - St Oswald’s Church Hall Digital Safety Drop In with NatWest - Knott End Library Children & Family Wellbeing Service - Shovels Inn, Hambleton Over Wyre Probus Club Poulton Photographic Society Poetry Appreciation Group - Knott End Library Messy Church - Lighthouse Community Church Hambleton WI Mobile Phone Photography RSPCA Jumble Sale - Hambleton Village Hall NAAFI Cafe Meeting - Preesall Youth & Community Centre Clerk to Preesall Town Council at Knott End Library Fylde Bird Club - The River Wyre, Poulton Fleetwood Walk - The Memorial Park St Helen’s Community Cafe - St Helen’s Church Mobile Libraries - Pilling Philip Caine Author Visit - Knott End Library Chinese New Year Event - Knott End Library Hambleton WI Fun Quiz - Stalmine Village Hall Holocaust Memorial Day Display - Knott End Library Travel Talks - Blackpool Sixth Form College Hambleton Litter Pick - The Shovels Inn Car Park Golden Ball Social Club AGM - The Golden Ball, Pilling Last Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library

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February Saturday 1st Snowdrops, Soup & Sandwiches - St John’s Hall CRY Heart Screening - Garstang Community Academy Sunday 2nd CRY Heart Screening - Garstang Community Academy

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STALMINE VILLAGE HALL BINGO

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP

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

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

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

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.

FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE

We meet every second Wednesday of the month.

Prize Bingo Tues 14th Jan 8:00pm St Oswald’s Church Hall, Preesall

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Eyes down 8:00pm. All welcome.

OWSAC

Coffee Morning Thank You

Over Wyre Social & Activity Club Thurs 16th Jan 2:00pm - 4:00pm St. Oswald’s Church Hall

Thank you for all the help and support we received at our recent coffee morning. We raised £686.20 plus sales from Christmas cards totalled £493.90. A grand effort. Thanks again. Ken Horne (01253) 812947

A busy month for our members started with the presentation of a cheque for £5 from the Co-op Community Fund. Thanks to all who chose us as their cause.

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OWSAC (cont)

STALMINE GARDENING CLUB

This was followed by a very enjoyable afternoon watching the Odds & Sods production of ‘Cinderella’. Then came our Christmas Party, where we had great entertainment and a lovely tea.

Thurs 2nd Jan 8:00pm Stalmine Village Hall

At the next meeting we will have a games and quizzes afternoon. For more information please ring Christine (01253) 813719. Janet Astley

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

FYLDE BIRD CLUB Tues 21st Jan 7:45pm The River Wyre, Poulton

OVER WYRE LADIES Tues 7th & 21st Jan 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

AGM plus ‘Swifts at Lytham Hall’ with Ian Walker. £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £5 or for a family £22 each year. Visitors £3.00. Jean Wagstaffe e: jean.wagstaff@hotmail.co.uk www.fyldebirdclub.org

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

HOUGHTON WEAVERS IN CONCERT It is with great pleasure that we see the return of the Houghton Weavers in concert at Cockerham Village Hall on Mon 17th Feb. Tickets cost £10 and are now available from me. Katrina Bell (01253) 790649

MEETING POINT Tues 14th Jan - Birthday Party Tues 28th Jan - Don Stringfellow URC Hall Hambleton We are a non-denominational group meeting fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons at 2:15pm. We meet from September through to April. Ruth Dixon (01253) 700700

SERENITY SPIRITUAL CENTRE Preesall Community & Youth Centre We meet every Wednesday at 7:30pm. Door charge £4. Raising money for Blackpool PDSA and RSPCA Longview Animal Centre. Shirley Wakefield 07716 144 075

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We are holding the litter pick on Thurs 30th Jan 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?

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The work done by those joining our group is vital in helping to remove debris from our seas. In particular plastics, most of which will not bio-degrade and has now been shown to be present in many food chains. We have been fortunate in 2019 to be joined by children from Fleetwood’s Charity School, Preesall. Their passion, enthusiasm and interest has been infectious. We would be happy to encourage other groups and schools to join us, tides permitting. Meet in the car park adjacent to the Coastguard Station at 10:15am. We finish at 12 noon. Gloves, hi-viz vests, bags, hoops and pickers all provided. Weatherproof gear and waterproof footwear recommended. All ages welcome. Jean Wilson (01253) 701119

TIME TO DANCE Fri 3rd Jan 7:00pm - 10:30pm Hambleton Village Hall We meet on the first Friday of the month. 7:00pm - 8:00pm will be a workshop whilst 8:00pm - 10:30pm will be a social dance. Popular sequence, ballroom and latin. Admission £4:00 including refreshments. Steve Coughlan 07868 736 820

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.

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. Please note there will be no dance on Sat 11th Jan. Contact Christine (01995) 679264 or Hazel (01524) 791177. Bill Cowan Established over 14 years

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Fleetwood Walk Wed 22nd Jan 10:30am

We meet at the Ferry Cafe FY6 0EA, by the slipway, for an enjoyable walk either on the Promenade with great views or around the golf course and Hackensall Hall along country lanes.

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Cleveleys Walk Sat 4th & 25th Jan 10:30am Come along for a stroll along the beautiful promenade at Cleveleys or look at Cleveleys Park and Towers Wood. Meet at the Community Centre on Beach Road. FY5 1ER and return for refreshments. Fleetwood Walk Sat 11th Jan 2:00pm Join us for an hour’s health walk at the Marine Hall, Fleetwood FY7 6HF and go for a drink and natter afterwards.

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Garstang Walk Wed 15th & 29th Jan 10:30am Meet at the Visit Garstang Centre at Cherestanc Square near Booths on Park Hill Road PR3 1EF. See the lovely views of canal, river and hills with shops and ‘olde worlde’ cottages. Meet afterwards for a drink and a natter. All the above are one hour health walks. There is no charge for taking part. Everyone is welcome to come along and join us. Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

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AGM Tues 11th Feb 7:30pm Out Rawcliffe Bowling Bowling Club

The members of the Club had their Christmas Party on Tues 3rd Dec. What a great evening it was!

Please could Captains and officials inform members. New players wishing to join please contact me

Beryl of Bell Farm did us proud with her delicious food and the entertainment from Eric Lees was very enjoyable.

Chris Creer (01253) 700461

HAMBLETON BOWLING CLUB New Players Required - 2020 Season Come and join our friendly club where all abilities and new starters are welcomed. We are particularly looking for male players aged above 60 for the Monday afternoon veterans’ team and ladies of any age for the Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening teams. Please come and join us. All existing and new members of all ages will be made very welcome.

Unfortunately some members had to pull out at the last minute, some due to health reasons. For those who are having health problems at present we hope they see a vast improvement very shortly. We were sorry they were unable to join us. They were missed by those who attended. The Club now has a break, but will restart again on Tues 3rd March. We will meet as usual in the Village Hall at 7:30pm. May your New Year be all you wish it to be. All the best. Jane Webster

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GOOSE GREEN BOWLING CLUB Goose Green Bowling Club, on Pilling Lane, Preesall FY6 0HL, is looking for new members. Whether you are a beginner or a bowler we have teams for all abilities and all ages. For more information please don’t hesitate to contact me. Derek Ronson 07971 412 965 derek.ronson@yahoo.co.uk

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HAMBLETON GALA 2020 Exciting News! We are delighted to be able to announce Hambleton Gala Queen Elect for 2020 as Miss Niamh Potter. Niamh is eight years old and attends Hambleton Primary Academy. She will be joined by Princess Chloe Hooper and Princess Lucy Pearce and her retinue: Eadie Howell, Poppy Denman and Flynn Potter. Chocolate Bingo at Hambleton Village Hall Come along with the kids and enjoy a night out on Sat 8th Feb winning lots of chocolate! Doors open 6:00pm, eyes down 6:30pm! This event was greatly enjoyed by lots of families last year and we would love to see you all back this year. Bring a friend or a neighbour along too! This is normally a sell out event so please buy your entrance tickets in advance. Entry cannot be guaranteed on the night. ÂŁ1 entry and your entrance ticket can be exchanged for a raffle ticket on the night. Please see the website and Facebook for more details and information on tickets.

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A special Joint Covenant Service with St John the Baptist, Rev Alex Yesudas and Fr Andy Shaw. Andrew Bell (01253) 790649

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GREAT WALL OF CHINA TREK

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Sam Matthews, 42, who grew up in South Shore but now lives in Rastrick, West Yorkshire, took part in a sponsored walk on a section of the mammoth Great Wall of China to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Charity.

The mum-of-two was diagnosed with the condition when she was just 15 and since then she has good days and some notso-good days when she needs to use her wheelchair. She flew out to China on Sat 14th Sept. Her walk started four hours north of Beijing and was a week long challenge, following the winding path along the Yan Mountains to the Gubeikou Gateway, via the famous ‘Heavenly Staircase’.

Sam said: ‘I would just like to thank the people who have either sponsored me or given a donation and I managed to raise over £3,000 for a cause that is so close to my heart.’ Sam’s sister, Tina Whalley, and their mum, Jean Shaw-Matthews, both live in Knott End, where local businesses Prestige Taxis, Knott End Pet Shop and the town’s Homecare branch have sponsored her. In addition Knott End Working Men’s Club gave a donation and plans for a charity night at the club in the new year are being discussed. Anyone who wants to support Sam can send any donations directly to the Multiple Sclerosis charity quoting Ref No 1018703 to MS National Centre, 372 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6ND, which then links to Sam’s walk. Alan Whalley (01253) 813731

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success. St. Oswald’s, Preesall St.StOswald’s, . Oswald’s, –PPreesall reesall St. Oswald’s, Preesall Monday 10.00-11.00am Movement to Music Mon 10am 11am: Movement totoMusic The display of artwork took place from Mon Tuesday 6.30 –- 7.30pmBody Tone, weights/bands Monday 10.00-11.00am – Movement Music Monday 10.00-11.00am – Movement to Music Tues 6.30pm Body Tone, weights/bands Wednesday 7.30pm – Cardio with Hips, Thighs, Tuesday 6.30- 6.30–7.30pm: 7.30pmBody Tone, weights/bands Tuesday 6.3011th – 7.30pmTone, weights/bands NovBody until Sat 23rd Nov at The Cottage Bums Cardio and Tums Wed 6.30pm6.30- 7.30pm: with Wednesday 7.30pm – Cardio withHips, Hips, Thighs, Thighs, Wednesday 6.30- 7.30pm – Cardio with Hips, Thighs,

Loaf, Knott End, where customers placed and the won that picture. We are delighted to say that the total exercises amount of money raised was an absolutely amazing £465!

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WYRE COACHES JANUARY TRIPS Blackburn Shopping Centre & Market or Pendle Village Mill - £9.50 Saturday 4th 0930 - home by 1600 (4:00pm) Lytham ~ St Annes ~ Morrisons ~ Dunelm Mill ~ Harvey’s ~ Curry’s ~ Argos - £6.00 Wednesday 15th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm) Boundary Mill - £10.00 Saturday 14th 0930 - home by 1530 (3:30pm) Preston City Centre or Dobbies - £7.50 Wednesday 29th 0930 - home by 1430 (2:30pm)

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A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the auction, and a huge thank you also to The Cottage Loaf for allowing us to hold the auction over the two week period. The staff at Brian House have a saying ‘… Brian House is a place where children come to live…providing them with full lives however short that may be’. Once again, many, many thanks for your support, it is appreciated. Rosina and Philip Lawrinson-Chettoe t: (01253) 810467 m: 07986 248 173 / 07368 217 442 e: gnome1962@talktalk.net HAFFNER ORCHESTRA Sat 8th Feb 7:30pm Ashton Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster Another evening of fine classical music from Lancaster’s symphony orchestra. Conductor: Jonathan Lo. Weber Overture to Oberon Haydn Symphony No. 95 Mendelssohn Symphony No. 5 ‘Reformation’ Tickets £14.50 from our website or (01524) 582394. Students £5 at the door. 18’s and under free. www.haffnerorchestra.org

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HELP BEAT CANCER family of Joyce Southgate who died suddenly on Mon 2nd Dec. She was a dedicated, funThanks to everyone who came on our loving supporter as well as a very good friend Christmas coach trip to Chester with luncheon and will be very greatly missed. at the Queens Hotel. We all had a great day, special thanks to the Queens Hotel for the Wonderful news - we have reached the excellent food. Also to our very obliging coach amazing fundraising total of £150,000. Very many thanks to everyone for their support – driver, Colin, from Hegarty Coaches. we couldn’t have done it without you. Many thanks for the donation of £9,000 from The ‘Fryar Xmas Do 2018’ - it is very much A Very Happy and Healthy New Year to you appreciated. Well done to everyone involved in all. this amazing event. Jean Horner (01253) 700555 May we offer our deepest sympathy to the Val Southward 07895 431 948 Facebook: Help Beat Cancer – Wyre Over Wyre Fundraising Group

TRAVEL TALKS Wed 29th Jan 7:30pm Blackpool Sixth Form College We start the New Year with the return of Anne and Gordon Sharp, from Spellbound, who use their video camera to enable us to experience ‘Imperial China.’ Our meetings consist of illustrated talks covering all parts of the world. Speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and travellers from across the country. New members and visitors are most welcome. Facilities are suitable for the disabled, including audio loop. Refreshments are available during the break. Membership is £20 for the season. Visitors may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. This fee will be refunded if you join as a full member. w: www.traveltalks.club e: info@traveltalks.club twitter: @TravelTalks.club Joan Gaffiney (01253) 700799

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ST. HELEN’S COMMUNITY CAFÉ Weekly in Churchtown Wed 15th Jan 10:30am - 12:30pm We will reopen again on Wed 15th Jan. However, our Community Café will become a weekly affair on Wednesday mornings. This is because we would prefer to try and fill up the Sunday School one morning a week rather than struggle to fill it over five days. Thus, we will also be open on Wed 22nd Jan and Wed 29th Jan. The good news is that we will be doing some more ‘Souper Saturdays’ in conjunction with Churchtown-in-Bloom, with lots of homemade soups and cakes. More details to follow. The great news is that the Churchtown Beer, Cider & Gin Festival will return in August this year on Fri 14th, Sat 15th and Sun 16th Aug. This will be even bigger and better with a larger marquee, more drinks, more food and more live music. Hopefully the weather will be better as well! Mark Rivers-Bland 07956 520 242

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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY Happy New Year everyone! In 2020 I’m wishing for better weather, less politics, better health and less pollution. Our club members have produced better than ever paintings for our latest exhibition, still running if you thought you’d missed it over Christmas (see below). Leading up to the Christmas party, we had our final watercolour session with a work along from Ken Weigh from Blackpool Art Society. Ken showed us traditional painting methods. In previous weeks we’d been introduced to Chinese Brush Painting by Anne Allen from Yorkshire. Anne showed us freestyle painting using specialist materials on rice paper. A day workshop followed. In December, I think everyone benefitted from the information on picture framing given by Roy Smith of King Street Studios in Lancaster. Roy had just finished hanging the Christmas exhibition at his gallery and he

gave us valuable advice along with a mount cutting demo. Roll on our next exhibition! But first we’ll need to practise for some new paintings. Our January programme is below. Why not come and join us if something takes your fancy? Subs are now payable for members or £2 for a taster session if you’re new. Tues 14th Jan Still Life painting or drawing (bring materials and own subject if preferred). There will also be an auction or swapshop of unwanted picture frames, pictures, books and art materials (please bring your items in on the day). Tues 21st Jan Pastel Demonstration from Greg Howard, a well known artist. Tues 28th Jan Freestyle Practice Day. A day workshop with Greg Howard follows for members on Sat 1st Feb. Our Christmas Exhibition at Ashton Gardens

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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY (cont) Pavilion Cafe St. Annes has now been extended through January. It’s well worth a visit so come and see our work on the walls whilst enjoying a meal or a coffee.

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We meet at St. Bernard’s Church Hall on Hackensall Road, Knott End-on Sea every Tuesday 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Tea and coffee are served at 3:00pm. Everyone welcome.

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Sandra Langhorne (01253) 813739

NORTH FYLDE CAMERA CLUB Our meetings are held on Tuesday evenings from September to April at the United Reformed Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys at 7:30pm. New members of any level are always welcome. January Meetings •

Tues 7th Jan: Guest Speaker - An Evening with Kean Brown ARPS ABPE

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Tues 14th Jan: Member’s Night (Photograph Things). Tues 21st Jan: PDI Competition Knockout. Tues 28th Jan: L&CPU Folio Prints from the L&CPU.

Neil Pascoe - Secretary w: www.northfylde-ps.co.uk t: (01253) 734243

MESSY CHURCH Sat 18th Jan 4:00pm - 6:00pm Lighthouse Community Church Knott End Join us on for New Year Messy Church! Food, fellowship and fun. Oh and it’s practically free! All we ask is you leave a small donation and are accompanied by an adult. Jess Basquill 07926 995 465

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KNOTT END LIBRARY Happy New Year to you all! We look forward to welcoming you in 2020. January Events Get to Know your Tablet Taster Session Tues 7th Jan 2:00pm - 3:00pm Have you received a tablet as a Christmas gift and would like to know more on how to use it? Come to our free one-off session and learn the basic techniques. No booking required. Digital Safety Drop In with NatWest Thurs 9th & 16th Jan 9:30am – 11:00am An awareness session on how to stay safe whilst shopping or banking online and helps you develop the knowledge and confidence to keep you safe online. Author Visit with Philip Caine Fri 24th Jan 2:00pm ‘Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction (My Career Story)’. Back by popular demand! Author of the JACK CASTLE series of

adventure novels. Come and listen to Philip’s life experiences whilst working abroad in countries such as Algeria, Nigeria, Russia, Iraq and Dubai. He talks with interest and humour on how he became inspired to write his seven adventure / thriller novels. As featured on BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Radio Cumbria, That’s Lancashire TV, and That’s Manchester TV. Free tickets available from the Library or by visiting www. eventbrite.co.uk Chinese New Year Event Sat 25th Jan 11:00am - 12 noon Celebrate the Year of the Rat and join us for a fun morning learning and creating. Suitable for children aged 5-11. Holocaust Memorial Day Display Mon 27th Jan A poignant display in remembrance of the world scarred by genocide. This year marks the 75th year of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) Relaunching of the Lancashire Reading Challenge The Lancashire 50 Book Challenge relaunches in 2020 as ‘Lancashire Reads’. Discover the pleasure of reading and why not set a plan of reading for the coming year? No pressure and no targets. Read a book, write a review and share the experience at #LancsReads. Please ask a member of staff to show how. Dates for our Regular Events Knott Knit End Natter Crochet and needlecraft every Monday 10:00am –12 noon Knit and Natter Tuesdays 10:00am – 12 noon Knit and Natter at the Library. Enough said! Refreshments available. 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. Board Game Club Mon 6th Jan 2:00pm – 3:30pm Our Board Game group meet at the Library for a sociable game or two. All welcome. Citizen’s Advice drop-in session Tues 7th & 21st Jan 10:00am – 1:00pm Advice on Universal Credit, benefits, debt, consumer issues. Tues 21st Jan 10:00am – 12:00pm The Clerk to Preesall Town Council will be available. Young At Heart Social Wed 8th & 22nd Jan 10:00am – 12:00pm You get better with age so join our Young At Heart social for all. Run by amazing local volunteers, Young at Heart gives you occasional speakers, entertainment and refreshments. All older

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) persons are welcome. £2 per session. Please note: Library services will be unavailable. I.T. Thursdays Every Thursday 9:30am11:30am 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 something now say you need to go online. Are you having difficulty in understanding the internet? Do you need I.T help? Look no further. Learn how to use a PC, laptop or mobile device. We offer a free beginner’s course led by our digital volunteers. Contact the Library to book a place. Need help with a specific issue? Book a 30 min drop-in with our volunteer alongside the course. First Friday Reading Group Fri 3rd Jan 2:00pm – 3:00pm If you would like to join please call into the Library to pick up a copy of this month’s book choice.

Creative Writing Group Fri 10th Jan 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 17th Jan 2:00pm – 3:00pm This group will read, share and discuss their favourite poems. Poetry is brilliant – enough said! Last Friday Reading Group Fri 31st Jan 2:00pm – 3:00pm If you would like to join please call into library to pick up a copy of this month’s book choice. Baby and Toddler Bounce and Rhyme Every Friday 10:30am - 11:00am Suitable for all pre-school children. A fun-filled session with songs and music.

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Further Information Can’t physically get to the Library? We have online borrowing available – eBooks and audio downloads. We also have a wonderful Home Library Service which will deliver books to your door – ask about it by calling below.

Happy reading, folks!

Knott End Library is always looking for a variety of speakers and entertainment for our community. If you are a speaker and have a topic that you would be willing to share with your community, please contact a member of staff on the number below – remember to ask to be put through to Knott End Library.

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CRY (cont) compassionate charity stalls, a bustling weekly market and more! Recently it was a spectacular sea of red and white as around 350 participants (and a few pets too) entered Garstang’s first Santa Dash for the Mayor’s charities. But it is also a place of serenity and peace as depicted on the charming ‘Garstang in the Snow’ Christmas cards, kindly sold on behalf of the fund courtesy of photographer, Mike Coleran, and Marion and Mark at Best Wishes. Such variety and dedication, and so inspirational, our high street is definitely deserving of generous patronage. Community and fellowship is so important, no matter where we live. During 2019 Matthew’s Fund at CRY was the ‘Charity of the Year’ for Bolton-le-Sands WI. Each month many from the village came together at a coffee morning to support the WI in raising a superb £1,000! It was my pleasure to accept their gift and their gracious hospitality on several occasions and to chat informally about Young Sudden Cardiac Death and Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome. Sadly several of the members have experienced the tragic loss of loved ones to these silent killers first hand so we feel so very privileged that they chose to share their stories and back our mission to screen as many young people as we are able. On behalf of all those who can be tested in memory of Matthew, thank you, you really are helping to save young lives. Appointments for our next CRY heart screening event at Garstang Community Academy on Sat and Sun 1st and 2nd Feb are available at www.testmyheart.org.uk Paula Hesmondhalgh m: 07785 106 976 e: paulahez.ph@gmail.com f: facebook.com/MattHesMemorialFund

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OVER WYRE MEDICAL CENTRE Happy New Year! We would like to wish the Over Wyre community all the very best for 2020. Looking forward into the fresh new year, I would like to list some interesting activities occurring at the medical centre that could form part of a new activity or interest to make 2020 more healthy and fulfilling! FREE Taster Yoga Session in The Front Room at Over Wyre Medical Centre, Preesall with Caroline. This will take place on Fri 10th Jan at 11:15am for 35 minutes. All abilities, shapes and sizes welcome. Caroline’s Yoga sessions can suit anybody and I have heard amazing feedback from patients who have recently decided to give this a go. The Blackpool Smile Group are a supportive group who meet every other Monday in The Front Room at Over Wyre Medical Centre. It is a friendly, inviting group for anybody who suffers with daily pain for any reason. This support network can really help patients with

pain cope and feel more positive about their condition. Next meetings: Mon 6th Jan & Mon 20th Jan. Smoking Cessation Sessions – Quit Squad are expert smoking cessation counsellors who can provide all the support you need to stop smoking. They attend the Medical Centre every Thursday. Appointments can be booked via reception. Would you like to volunteer to help others? We have recently had a gentleman come forward to run some Computer Café sessions from our Front Room at the Medical Centre. The sessions are held each Wednesday from 1:30pm – 3:30pm. The aim is for anybody who may need IT advice to come along with their laptop or tablet for help and support in a very friendly, informal atmosphere. Visits from Trinity Hospice The wonderful team of nurses from Trinity

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OVER WYRE MEDICAL (cont) Hospice Will Be Visiting The medical centre from January 2020. Their aim is to provide support to the Over Wyre community closer to home and will provide a weekly drop in session for anybody to attend at Preesall. The first session will be Tues 14th Jan, 1:00pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00pm. Do you have a chronic health condition and would like to plan for your future? Do you or a loved one require emotional or practical support with your chronic or terminal condition? Please do call in and utilise this important resource for our area. Prescription Policy Prescriptions are signed by the doctors daily between 12:30pm and 1:30pm. Our policy is that prescriptions should be processed within 48 hours from request by the patient to arrival at the chosen chemist. Any prescriptions (except for emergency

scripts required on the day) requested after 1:30pm will be signed the next working day. The reception staff receive a number of telephone enquiries throughout the afternoon regarding prescriptions that have been submitted in the last few hours. We kindly request that prescriptions are requested at least 48 hours in advance of when they are required so that the surgery has the necessary time to process your prescription safely and efficiently. Visits Please could we give a gentle reminder to our patients that all requests for home visits should be relayed to the reception staff before 11:00am. This allows us time to triage the calls and allocate our available doctors to visit during the lunchtime period. Dr Vicky Simpson t: (01253) 951165

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HAMBLETON WI Barbara Appleby stepped in when Jean Prowes, her employer, could not attend to demonstrate Christmas Flower arrangements. Barbara told us she had done a three year degree course at Myerscough College to really learn her craft. She started with a yellow plant pot containing oasis putting a large white candle in the middle and placing greenery including ivy, spruce and holly leaves around this adding white roses cut short and finishing with a red ribbon. She made another with a gold candle, then a metal trough was used, again with oasis and three candles this time, using metal supports for the larger candles, with orange roses and gold sprayed fir cones and gypsophila. She finished off with a show stopper curling two large lily leaves and stapling them into a suitable shape. ‘You can put greenery where

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PILLING LANE WI Wed 8th Jan 7:30pm St Oswald’s Church Hall The members of Pilling Lane Women’s Institute welcomed in the festive season with a games evening on their December meeting. Everyone donated toiletries, toys, chocolates and other necessities which were collected and taken to The Women’s Refuge. This was followed the next day by the Christmas Party at Rycroft Hall where a jolly good time was had by all. The next meeting will be a week later than

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normal and Roger Lloyd Jones will present ‘Songs From The Musicals’. Why not come along and enjoy an evening out.

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.

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January Meetings Mon 6th Jan: Cleveleys Park Methodist Church Hall, FY5 2AP at 7:30pm. Wed 8th Jan: Pablo’s Cafe, Adelaide Street, Fleetwood. FY7 6AB at 10:30am. Wed 15th Jan: The Grange, Bathurst Ave, Blackpool. FY3 7RJ at 11:00am. Thurs 23rd Jan: Preesall Youth and Community Centre, Lancaster Road, Preesall. FY6 0EJ at 2:00pm. Rita Nelson (01253) 702464

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BEN WALLACE MP Happy New Year and start to a new decade! I hope all readers had a merry and restful Christmas. Last year was a busy one, particularly with the General Election coming just before Christmas. I want to thank everyone who voted for me for their continued support and the other candidates for a good natured campaign. I am absolutely delighted to have been reelected as your MP for the fifth time. It is a huge honour and I can promise you that I will continue to work hard for all of my constituents. I am most grateful to those of you who have written me personal messages to pass on your congratulations, these mean a great deal to me.

I am extremely lucky in Wyre and Preston North to have a wonderful team of helpers who delivered leaflets, put up posters and helped on election day. Without them I could not work effectively. I must also say a particular â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;thank youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to my family for their support: my wife, Liza, for her patience and for looking after our three children while I am away in Westminster during the week; my children who came out delivering leaflets with me; and my parents whose support I can always count on. Nationally, the Election result was tremendous for the Conservatives. I am particularly excited at the number of new Conservative MPs in the North West and I hope this will help the Party to focus further on our region. After the uncertainty of the last three years, the Prime Minister now has a mandate and the majority to deliver Brexit. Whatever you think of our Prime Minister, I hope that you will agree that he has enthusiasm and the drive to reinvigorate politics. After having the political agenda dominated by Brexit for the last three years, I am excited to see our manifesto delivered. I enjoyed being able to spend the Election campaign in the constituency and meeting residents who might not ordinarily contact me. I was also delighted to hear success stories from business owners who I had helped years ago when they were just setting up their businesses. I was particularly proud to show the Prime Minister our constituency when he visited Thornton. While travelling around I did note that many of the road surfaces have been improved, however, Garstang Road in St Michaels stood out as one in particular need of attention. I am calling on Lancashire County Council to rectify this. I have also stayed in touch with those affected

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) by flooding across the constituency, in Thornton, Hambleton and Churchtown. You may recall that one of the pledges I made at the Election was that I would champion those affected by flooding and I committed to this. As you know, each year I invite the Gala Queens from across the constituency to come and have tea with me in the House of Commons as a ‘thank you’ for their work in the local community. The Election has set me back in sending out these invitations, but I can assure you that I am working with my Office to collate all the names and addresses of the 2019 Gala Queens and will be sending out the invitations as soon as possible. If you or your child is a current Gala Queen, please do contact me directly to ensure I have your details. If I can be of any assistance to you please ring my Office at the House of Commons on

02072 195 804 or my Constituency Office on (01995) 672976, email me at wallaceb@ parliament.uk or write to me at the House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Ben Wallace MP

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The January meetings are: Mon 6th Jan ‘Vintage Adventures’ - Clive Darley – Open Night. Tues 14th Jan Visit to Knott End (note Tues not Mon). Mon 20th Jan ‘The Life and Times of an Agricultural Journalist’ - Lance Butters. Wed 29th Jan Moses Holden 1777-1864: Astronomer, Lecturer, Evangelical Methodist Preacher, Freeman of Preston, and much, much more - Steve Halliwell. For further details, talk to any fellowship member or phone either Graham Curwen (01253) 790502 or 07951 130 465 or myself. Andrew Bell (01253) 790649

GOLDEN BALL SOCIAL CLUB AGM Thurs 30th Jan 7:30 pm Golden Ball Pilling All members, old and new are welcome. Joan Wearden (01253) 790705 mjwearden@aol.com

CHILDREN & FAMILY WELLBEING Lancashire County Council’s Children and Family Wellbeing Service, (previously Children’s Centres and Young People’s Service) provides services to help with parenting and other support you may need. The service operates a mobile unit which will be visiting Over Wyre on the following dates: Knott End & Preesall Preesall Park FY6 0EJ Thurs 9th Jan 9:30am - 11:30am Hambleton Shovels Inn, Green Meadow Lane, FY6 9AL Thurs 16th Jan 9:30am - 11:30am Steve Wade (01253) 741117 Children & Family Wellbeing Service

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HAMBLETON URC Hello All, Let us all here at Hambleton United Reformed Church wish both you and your family and friends a very Happy New Year. We hope 2020 is a year filled with joy, happiness and it is a comfortable one for you. As we are the church at the centre of our beautiful village and as part of our commitment of outreach, we want those in our community to know that we are here for you. Do you have you a relative or friend who is ill in hospital or at home and they may wish someone to visit them? Then please let us know, so we can try to arrange someone to pop in and have a chat with them if possible during visiting hours. This is open to all members of our community. Contact Chris Lamb on (01253) 811252. Likewise, if you do not attend Church, but would like a prayer said for either yourself or

someone you know then please do not hesitate to contact us by dropping a note through the letterbox or email hambletonurc@gmail. com We will more than happy to include it in our services. Please be reminded of the Coffee Morning held every Wednesday morning 10:30am till 12 noon. Please do come and join us for a nice drink, biscuits and fellowship. Services are held every Sunday at 10|:00am and all are welcome to join us. We are an animal friendly church. Chris Lamb (01253) 811252

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OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB (cont) Over Wyre district, who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday in each month at The Shovels Inn at Hambleton. If anyone is interested in finding out more about the Club or would like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, then please telephone (01253) 810148.

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MENTAL HEALTH The Medicalisation of Mental Health Care It is interesting to look at how we have allowed the medical profession to take over the responsibility for our mental health when the responsibility is on each and every one of us. The hardworking, dedicated NHS staff of a multidisciplinary mental health team do their best within a system that, dare I say it, often stigmatises and labels. How is this helpful? In recent years there have been attempts to use wellbeing services to intervene in mental health issues to prevent escalation but they are so over-stretched they can no longer meet the growing demand for in patient care. It is now common place for a person in crisis to be shipped off to the other end of the country and left isolated without the comfort of relatives nearby.

If someone needs help the current system uses an initial phone assessment with tick box answers to assess the patient, which is hardly appropriate for someone who is suffering. Subsequent breakdowns in communication may result in the patient being accidentally discharged at the height of their crisis. Samaritans regularly take calls from individuals in distress when they have been turned away by crisis intervention services. In some cases cries for help are received by individuals ringing from psychiatric units feeling frustrated that they have been misjudged by mental health professionals. With a Samaritan the person is free to talk fully about their feelings without the fear of anything happening to them that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to happen. Just having someone who listens and treats them with kindness and compassion is all they need.

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MENTAL HEALTH (cont) The medicalisation of mental health means that individuals must fit into diagnostic tools used in psychiatry. Conditions of the mind are a collection of symptoms, there are no blood tests or scans indicating biological proof of a condition such as anxiety or depression. Once diagnosed a treatment plan can be put into place usually revolving around medication, treating the symptoms but NOT the cause. Side effects of mental health medications can be toxic and further debilitating. This is not to discourage people from seeking medical help as the right medication at the right time can be life saving. From the view point of health care services those of us with mental health issues have something wrong with us which needs fixing. There is another approach, however, more in line with Eastern culture, that periods of anxiety or depression are a signal from

our body telling us that something needs to change. Periods of unease are welcomed as an opportunity for growth, enabling us to evolve and live happier more peaceful lives. The system often takes a vulnerable individual and instead of supporting positive mental health and encouraging them to learn how to listen to the wisdom of their own body, sells them the idea that covering it up with medication is the best way. More people are starting to take back responsibility for their own mental health, letting go of what makes them sad and doing what makes them happy. A recent survey said that worrying about what other people think and always seeking to gain approval is the main cause of stress. Guilt over upsetting people keeps us stuck. Guilt is a wasted emotion, make amends

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MENTAL HEALTH where possible and move on! Reset your dial to things to feel good about, find things to laugh about, make enjoying your life the priority. Be grateful for everything. Using food as medicine is being recognised, although functional medicine centres and integrative practices offering true holistic care are rare in this country compared to America. Research has shown that the food we eat affects our mood. GPs are becoming more knowledgeable about gut health and creating a healthy immune system which in turn contributes to a healthy mind, but are still limited to orthodox prescribing which in some cases unwittingly cause further harm. A good GP will ask you what do you think is causing this? What would help? Let’s start easing the burden on the NHS and taking responsibility for our own mental health, learning the art of meditation and listening

to the healing wisdom of our own bodies... whatever that may turn out to be. Polly Wignall - Emotional Health Practitioner e: pollywignall@gmail.com w: www.pollywignall.com

THE MOON CHARITABLE TRUST Registered Charity Number 1102742 The R.V., E. & H. Moon Charitable Trust was set up by Mrs Edith Moon, who lived in Lancaster Road, Pilling. Articles in Focus in previous years have invited grant applications from local charities and the Trustees have made a further thirty awards last year to local charities in the Pilling and surrounding areas. In a few months’ time, the Trustees will be considering making a further round of grants

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from the Charity. Applications for grants are invited now, therefore, from Pilling, Knott End, Stalmine, Preesall, Hambleton and surrounding areas, from local charitable groups. Previous applicants will be considered and applicants do not need to be registered charities as long as their objectives are of a charitable nature. Grants will generally be between ÂŁ500 and ÂŁ1,000, though larger sums may be awarded in suitable cases. If any group would wish to apply for a grant, application should be made to the correspondent of the Charity: Linder Myers, Solicitors, 21-23 Park Street, Lytham, FY8 5LU (01253) 684575 (Sue Walker), requesting a Grant Application Form. The Application Form should be completed and returned by 15th April 2020. Sue Walker (01253) 684575

Wyre Conservation Volunteer Days Sun 23rd Feb 10:00am - 2:30pm Upcycle old natural Christmas trees to help stabilise and restore desire lines on the sand dunes around Fleetwood. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather conditions, strong boots and gloves. Bring a packed lunch. Call (01995) 602125 for more information.

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CAT SMITH MP I’m delighted to once again be writing in the Focus Magazine following last month’s General Election. It is a great honour to have been re-elected as MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood and I would like to say thank you to everyone who took part. More than 45,000 people took the time to cast their ballot and regardless of who you voted for, as your MP, I will endeavour to represent the very wide range of views and opinions held by voters across the constituency. The outcome of the General Election doesn’t negate the fact that there are still many families in Over Wyre who will have found this Christmas season a struggle.

A couple of weeks ago I visited Mustard Seed in Fleetwood, a project that helps the homeless, the lonely and the vulnerable. Every Monday they provide a hot meal – for many it’s the only hot meal of the week. They are always looking for donations of food and clothing so if you have anything left over this Christmas please consider donating it to such a good cause. I’ve been proud to represent Over Wyre since 2015. In just four years as our MP I have responded to 28,500 people getting in touch, including meeting with more than 1,000 constituents at my weekly advice surgeries. I’m conscious that the problems people raised with me before the election haven’t gone away; food poverty, homelessness, low income jobs, zero hour contracts... I’ll continue to act on behalf of everyone who contacts me.

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) There is much to be done over the next five years. I’ll continue to fight for better rural services in health, transport and education. I’ll continue to support the parents of children with additional needs and our seniors who get treated so shoddily by the social care system. I’ll continue to work for justice for 1950’s-born women denied their pensions. The women who helped build Britain and were let down by the Government’s pension changes. Locally, I’m always really pleased to be invited to attend events and meetings. I normally go down to Westminster on Mondays and return Thursday evenings and where I can attend or support local events I always do as long as I don’t miss important votes! Our recess periods (when we are back working in the constituency) usually follow the same routine as school holidays and o We als ton s in g lo ly supp logs & ets of bags, n ﬁregrates g, kindlin h more m & uc

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) setting up a new Over Wyre Labour branch, was a lifelong member of the Labour Party and he and I worked together on many local and general elections. He fought tirelessly against the gas storage project in Preesall and just before he died, he had worked as a caseworker in my office. He was also a member of the Over Wyre Community Choir and Amnesty International. He was universally well liked and was one of the kindest people you could hope to meet. He leaves behind his lovely wife Pat and many, many friends who will miss his fun, generosity and wise counsel. I’ve been asked to let you know that nominations are now open to find Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year 2020! It would be great if this year’s winner came from Over Wyre! This prestigious award is made each year by the High Sheriff of Lancashire to recognise the achievements made by young people to either a family member, an individual, a local organisation or their neighbourhood in some way or other in the last 12 months. All Finalists will be invited to attend a presentation at Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters in March 2020 when the winner will receive £500 together with a specially commissioned trophy and a certificate from the High Sheriff. There will also be two Runners-Up who will each receive £100 and a certificate. Check out the website www.lanpac.co.uk/ nomination for more details. Finally all that remains is for me to wish you a very happy new year. I hope 2020 brings you all that you hope for and I look forward to meeting many of you in the months to come. Cat Smith MP

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RSPCA (cont) once he has realised that he’s safe and knows you, he enjoys spending time having a fuss and a cuddle with staff and absolutely loves nothing more than being stroked. We are sure as time goes on in his new home and around his new loving humans that Jeremy will gain your trust and start coming more out of his shell allowing his true personality to shine. Apollo Apollo is a friendly but nervous rabbit who has had very little interaction with people. However he is getting braver with each day that passes. Due to his nervous nature, we feel that he is better suited to someone who has experience with rabbits.

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Dog Food Shortage We are running extremely low on adult dog meat so if anyone could donate some, it would be much appreciated. Any donation can either be dropped off at the Animal Centre or one of our four charity shops. We also have collection bins in Morrisons on Squires Gate, Blackpool and in Sainsburys on Red Bank Road in Bispham. Hannah Kirrane RSPCA Animal Centre Manager Longview Animal Centre t: (01253) 703000 w: www.rspcablackpool.org.uk

A new decade is upon us, hard to believe we are now in 2020! We hope you all enjoyed your festive break, as we did. With the new year comes time to reflect and when we did this – well what a year we had. Our TukTuk project was a major undertaking and could have been daunting but, we broke it down and as a team came up with ideas for fund raising projects which would excite and attract help from all you wonderful people. Think Pink Sri Lanka

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) not, the peas will be back next year! Your generosity on the night raised £216 towards the TukTuk, and this year we also demonstrated our creative side by selling ‘bottle lights’ – so pretty and festive and sales of these in various places have so far added another £435 to the appeal. And just to get you ready, we are already working on our stocking filler ideas for next Christmas – nothing like being prepared. Coming Up Next Our first big event this year will be our wine tasting night at the Arts Centre on Sat 22nd Feb, thanks to the help of Stainton Wines of Kendal. With all proceeds going to the TukTuk, tickets are just £15 for this great night out and should be available from the Arts Centre soon or contact us on info@ sigarstang.org.uk for further details. And finally… Well it’s a new year - a new decade, so why not a new you. Come along and join in with us to try and level up the playing field for everyone – with fun and friendship as an added bonus. A happy and peaceful New Year to everyone! Why not come and find out if you could make a difference? It could be the best thing you’ve ever done! We meet twice a month at the Garstang Hotel and Golf Club, at 7:00pm on the second and fourth Wednesday (excluding August and December). Interested ladies from throughout the Over Wyre and Garstang district are always very welcome. Please ring our membership co-ordinator Muriel BurnhamAirey on (01995) 606604 to arrange to be met, or just come and introduce yourself. Please continue to drop off your spare backpacks or other items at The Mustard Seed Café, Park Hill Road (opposite the

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) Wheat Sheaf Pub), they are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm. Or ring us to arrange collection. Take a Look at What We Do t: www.sigarstang.org.uk f: facebook.com: SoroptimistsGarstang w: www.twitter.com/GarstangSoropt Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Thurs 9th Jan - Over Wyre Royal British Legion Branch meeting - Preesall Youth & Community Centre at 2:30pm. Mon 20th Jan - Over Wyre Veteran’s Meet & Greet NAAFI Cafe meeting - Preesall Youth & Community Centre - 10:00am to 12 noon. Bill Burn 07715 784 128 billburn.rbl@talktalk.net.org

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POULTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Masters of Print Members Richard O’Meara of Knott End and Kean Brown of Blackpool have both been accepted into this year’s Masters of Print exhibition. Only 60 photographers are chosen from over 1000 images submitted and many good photographers don’t succeed. Richard’s image is titled ‘Egret In Mist’ and Kean’s image is ‘African Beauty’. Both photographers have had previous success in the Exhibition: Richard in 2017 and Kean last year. The ‘Masters of Print’ Exhibition runs in The Bull Ring, Birmingham, until Sun 5th Jan.

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Kean will talk about his photography at the meeting on Thurs 16th Jan. Annual Five-Way Battle. This annual competition saw the end of Poulton’s thirteen year winning streak, when North Fylde Photographic Society beat us by a single point. The battle was a close run contest, with North Fylde scoring 263 points, Poulton 262 points, Lytham St Annes PS 257 points, Garstang CC 253 points and Bispham PS 239 points. Thurs 9th Jan - Results Of The 3rd Competition - PDI-2: Judge - Mr Paul King CPAGB. Paul is Chairman of North Fylde Photographic Society. Listening to an expert judge discuss photographs submitted in a Club competition can be very interesting for photographers at all skill levels. Thurs 16th Jan ‘An Evening With Kean Brown ARPS, ABPE’. A great opportunity to

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POULTON PHOTOGRAPHIC (cont) meet Kean Brown, one of Poulton’s exhibitors in the Masters of Print 2019 exhibition, who will show his latest images and provide an insight into how he produces them. www. keanbrown.com Thurs 23rd Jan ‘The Members Present – What We’ve Been Photographing’. Several members are involved in photography projects which particularly appeal to them. A selection of members’ images will be shown with an opportunity to discuss them with the photographer Thurs 30th Jan ‘Set Subject - Monochrome’. Having a set subject concentrates the mind and can encourage photographers to try something different. The theme is ’Monochrome’. A discussion on members’ images submitted with this theme will be led by two members, with opportunity for everyone to comment during the evening.

We meet on Thursday evenings from September to June at 7:30pm at Poulton Methodist Church Hall Queensway FY6 7ST. Both beginners and more experienced photographers will find a friendly, relaxed and welcoming group with a common interest in photography and developing our individual skills. Visitors are very welcome to come to any of our meetings (visitors £2).

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB will be made most welcome. We will also be looking at members images put forward to be chosen to take part in the inter club competition with Junction 36 Camera Club. On Wed 15th Jan it will be our competition ‘Creatures of the World’ - any real creature and no toys, sculptures or people.

2019 has flown by and it is hard to believe it is 2020. Hopefully a busy year for the Camera Club.

In February we have visits from Steve Proctor DPAGB BPE4* telling us the stories behind some fabulous images from his portfolio, a talk entitled Sgt. Pearson by Stan Pearson and a look at the Wildlife of India following a recent visit from member Ken Harrison.

The Club starts the new year on Wed 8th Jan with a presentation by two of our members, Sue and Adrian Whitaker, who will be showing us how to put together a professional Audio Visual Presentation. If you are not a club member but interested in seeing how this is done, come along to the meeting and you

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GARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETY Garstang United Reformed Church Wed 8th Jan 7:30pm Details of recent ‘digs’ and other archaeological developments in the greater

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE Bridge Group The bridge group will meet in January on Mon 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th at 7:00pm, and on Tues 7th, 14th & 28th at 1:30pm. All welcome. Further details from Bob on (01995) 603524. Happy New Ukulele It is 2020 and I hope that Santa brought everyone a ukulele for Christmas. I did write and ask for a Big Island, fretless bass. Unfortunately, it’s only made with frets, but enough of disappointments, let’s look at what 2020 has to promise. The Garstang Ukulele Group already have quite a few gigs lined up and there will be more to come. We tend to do about 50 gigs a year. But for the moment the list looks like this: Sat 11th Jan: CHAOS, Chipping Village Hall, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

Tues 1st Sept: Ribby with Wrea WI 7:15pm - 9:30pm. Fri 4th Dec: Garstang 3Ls, URC Hall, 2:00pm. Wed 9th Dec: Parkinson’s Disease Society, St Anthony’s, Fulwood, 7:30pm - 10:00pm. Thurs 10th Dec: Calder Vale WI 7:30pm 9:30pm. There is always a full and up to date list of events on our website and many are open to all. In addition to our main group, Traffic Jam will be hoping to get out and about on market days as soon as the weather is warmer. We wish to celebrate sunshine. And in Catterall the New Brockholes Arms has begun to have regular ukulele music. Ukulele Jukebox (www.ukulelejukebox. uk) who play a mix of folk, punk, rock and pop will be there on the last Friday of each month from 7:30pm. In addition look out for

Thurs 16th Jan: Salvation Army Friendship Group, Raikes Parade, Blackpool, FY1 4EL 2:00pm. Wed 4th Mar: Bushell House, 11:00am. Wed 1st Apr: Galloway’s, St Helen’s Church Hall, 2:00pm. Sat 11th Apr: Over Wyre Arts Society, St Bernard’s church hall, Knott End, 2:00pm. Mon 27th Apr: Wesley’s Cafe, 7:00pm 9:00pm. Thurs 30th Apr: Goosnargh and Whittingham WI 9:00am. Sat 16th May: Bleasedale Tower Open Garden, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Wed 24th Jun: Over 60’s Friendship Group, Cricket Club, 10:00am - 11:30am. Sat 4th Jul: Garstang Scarecrow Festival. Wed 8th Jul: Galloway’s, St Helen’s Church Hall, 2:00pm. Sun 19th Jul: Garstang Ice Cream Festival. Tell them you saw their advert in the Over Wyre Focus

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) the return of the BUG band (www.facebook. com/bugband2019) who played there in 2019 – it’s a great sound. If you are interested in playing ukulele it really does help to play with a group. We have people of all abilities in our group and we provide tuition for beginners. It costs just £2 a week plus membership of the Garstang Arts Society, currently £25 pa. Or you may be interested in booking us to play for a community group or at an event. We usually get paid a donation of about £30 -£50, but we’re happy to play for less to help good causes. Please contact me at on (01995) 604621 or by email at bobsapey@gmail.com or visit www.garstangukulelegroup.co.uk. Bob Sapey Garstang Floral Art Group The first meeting of the New Year will be

held in the Arts Centre on Tues 21st Jan at 2:00pm. Our speaker will be Paul Macauley who is the Head Gardener at the Abbeystead home of the Duke of Westmorland. The title of Paul’s presentation is ‘A Gardener’s Life’. Refreshments will be served after the presentation and a short AGM will follow. Members will be able to collect the new programme for 2020 and as always visitors will be very welcome at this friendly group. For more information ring June (01995) 602505 or Mary (01995) 605210. Needlework Group We meet in the Arts Centre on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 12 noon. If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, patchwork, applique or would like to learn, do come and join this friendly, helpful group. Contact: Ann Kelsall on (01995) 606408 or

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Woolcraft If you are interested in woolcrafts (knitting, crochet, maybe felting) or would like to know what we do, please come along to the Arts Centre in Garstang at 7:00pm on Tuesday evenings (except the first of the month) or Friday afternoons at 2:00pm, where we will make you very welcome.

Scrabble Group The Scrabble Group meet on Tuesday afternoons at the Arts Centre 2:00pm till 3:30pm. Everyone welcome.

Judy Osborne (01995) 600996 w: www.garstangartssociety.org.uk f: facebook.com/artcentre.garstang We work on individual and group projects, twitter: ArtsGarstang often raising money for charities. Everyone is welcome, experienced or beginner. We WYRE BUSINESS WINNERS will support you! There will also be tea and biscuits! Contact Kate Crook 07759 659004 Business success was celebrated last month at the Wyre Business Awards held at the Book Club Marine Hall. The next meeting will be on Tues 7th Jan, The celebration event was attended by over 10:30am - 12 noon. Then on the 2nd Tuesday 300 business people from across Wyre. The every month, (Tues 11th Feb). judging panel included Steve Newsham, For more information please contact Linda Reginal Director at The Regenda Group and

GREY MATTER TEST (ans page 71) 1. In which country is Hi Chi Minh City? 2. What word describes a straight line crossing the centre of a circle? 3. Where is the administrative centre for the county of Cheshire? 4. Which gnawing Canadian mammal has bright orange teeth? 5. In which country is the city of Khartoum? 6. Who won an Oscar for Best Actress in the musical â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cabaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;? 7. Which British jockey was jailed for tax evasion in 1987? 8. General Galtieri was ousted as President of which country? 9. The Solidarity movement opposed communists in which country? 10. The IRA bombed a Tory Party Conference in which British seaside resort?

11. Which Michael became leader of the Labour Party? 12. In the Eighties, young, upwardly mobile persons became known as what? 13. Which fruit could be honeydew or cantaloup? 14. Rachel Heyhoe Flint is chiefly associated with which sport? 15. Bewick, Black and Whooper are all types of what? 16. With which type of dance was Nijinsky famous? 17. Which university is based in Milton Keynes? 18. Who invented the dot system by which the blind can read by touch? 19. On whose feast day did King Wenceslas look out? 20. Which animals live in a holt?

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WYRE BUSINESS WINNERS (cont) has enjoyed a long association. We would like to congratulate: •

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• Scott Carswell, Site Director at NPL Group • Hillhouse Technology Enterprise Zone. At the event Chief Executive of Wyre Council, commented: “This year, we saw an astounding • number of applications which showcased the amazing work that businesses in Wyre are doing. •

Builders Supplies Limited for winning the Corporate Social Responsibility Award and Wyre Business of the Year Harmony and Health Singing Group for winning Community and Charity Organisation of the Year Moy Vets for winning Rural Business of the Year Brickhouse Farm Holiday Cottages for winning Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year: Blackpool Industrial Roofing for winning Small Business of the Year and Family Business of the Year Jones Harris Limited for Outstanding Male in Business

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CARTER’S NEWS Firstly, we would like to wish all ‘Green Book’ readers a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. We start back for the new term on Mon 6th Jan after a well-earned and restful(?) Christmas holiday. We are already looking to September 2020 when we will welcome a new cohort of four year olds into our wonderful school. The closing date for applications for a place at all primary schools in England is Wed 15th Jan. There is still time to apply if you have yet to make up your mind: www.bit.ly/lancs-school-apply We are having a little Open Day on Mon 13th Jan for prospective parents. If you wish to come and have a look at us in action, we would love to see you between 10:00am and 3:00pm on that day. No need to call first, just come to school and our Year 6 tour guides will show you around and answer any questions

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that you may have. The end of the autumn term is always a full and fantastic time of the year in primary schools and Carter’s was no exception. Our Christmas choir got themselves ready, dusted off the red hats and reindeer headbands to head out around the area spreading festive cheer. The children loved visiting five local nursing homes and Knott End Library. They also performed at our Christmas Fair and our KS2 Christmas celebration evenings. These latter events also saw the world premiere of the children in Y3/4 performing ‘Christmas at the Movies’. The show saw the Grinch, Buddy the Elf and Kevin and the robbers from Home Alone amongst others take the stage with words and music. One of the highlights of our school year is the whole school trip to The Dukes in Lancaster. 180 children and 30 adults spent a thoroughly delightful two hours watching ‘Cinderella’. The children loved the acting, singing and dancing. Our Christmas Fair was brilliantly planned by our Friends of Carter’s team and wonderfully supported by families and friends. Father Christmas made an appearance and a welcome amount of over £600 was raised to spend across school. The Spring term will also see us begin the process of installing the new track around our playing field. This has been partly funded by our partnership with the Co-op as one of their local causes last year. The track will provide space for children to enjoy our fabulous environment all year round along with enabling families to approach school using the sea wall, avoiding busy Pilling Lane in the mornings and evenings. 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

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CARTER’S NEWS (cont) 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 t: (01253) 810236 w: www.carters.lancs.sch.uk f: facebook.com/carterscharityschool

SNOWDROPS, SOUP & SANDWICHES Sat 1st Feb St John’s Hall Come along to St John’s Church Hall, Pilling on Sat 1st Feb when we will be celebrating the wonderful snowdrops in and around the church. There will be opportunity to discover more about this humble flower and also a chance to look around the old church. Stay for lunch and admire the winter themed windowsills or

attempt the ‘snow; quiz. Have a go at printing a snowdrop card and maybe even try your luck at the snowball game. Lots of fun for the whole family. This event is a joint fundraiser for the new Community Hall and the Coffee Feast. We would love to see you there. Katrina Bell Did you know...? Passionate collectors of snowdrops are also known as galanthophiles

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WALKING NETBALL TOURNAMENT The Percival Cup The very first ‘Percival Cup’ Walking Netball tournament was held in November at Rossall Sports Centre, Fleetwood. It was held in memory of Jayne Percival, who lost her battle to cancer earlier this year and has raised an amazing £532 for Trinity Hospice Palliative Care Services in Bispham and Cancer Research, so the tournament was a major success.

They were joined by Jayne’s husband, who has never played the game before, and her daughter, who is an ardent player. The runners up were ‘The Promenaders’, a local team from Blackpool. A special thank you to our officials Pat, Eliza and Nicole. We must also say a massive thank you to Rossall School for the generous donation of the Sports Hall and their hospitality. Everything was perfect.

Four teams competed, ‘Jayne’s Geriatrics’, ‘The Promenaders’ (Blackpool) and our own Live Wyres, split into two teams, ‘The Shocks’ and ‘The Sparks’. What a competition! It was fierce but all in good spirit to raise money for such a good causes!

Jayne was one of our own and lost her battle to cancer earlier this year at the young age of 56. She was an amazing wife, mother and friend to everyone she came in contact with. Her love of the game was unprecedented and a massive part of her life.

Congratulations to our winners ‘Jayne’s Geriatrics’, many of whom have not played netball for some fifteen years, but you would never have guessed once they were on court!

The brain child of this event was our coach Lynsey from Your Move, who had known Jayne for many years as a friend and also in the world of Netball, so it only seems right to raise money not only in Jayne’s name but for these worthy causes and keep her memory alive for all who knew and loved her. The event will continue to be held each year keeping Walking Netball alive in our area. Cancer is a terrible disease and we are always sad when we hear stories of not only adults but children losing their battle to it. But when it’s someone you know personally, it really hits home as to how life can change in an instant. Trinity Hospice in Bispham provides incredible care and compassion for their patients and families at their time of need and Cancer Research work tirelessly to improve treatments and the progress made is seeing many people not only in remission, but cured. If you would like to join in Walking Netball we meet at Thornton YMCA Mon 11:00am - 12:15pm and Wed 8:00pm - 9:00pm also at Fleetwood YMCA Thur 5:00pm - 6:00pm. These sessions are free at present under

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WALKING NETBALL (cont) Your Move. Also, Thornton YMCA Fri 11:00 12 noon. £10 per month. We run this session ourselves. Toni Morris t: (01253) 702897 m: 07419 122 929

WYRE VILLA FOOTBALL CLUB Since our last update the weather has caused a couple of postponed games at Hallgate Park. Credit goes to Graham Bradley for getting the pitch ready but the downpours have taken their toll. The first team have now slipped out of the top three with the gap widening to get into automatic promotion. A well deserved break over the Christmas period will give the lads time to recharge ready for action in the new year. The reserves now sit one off the bottom of the table and still looking for fresh players to join the match day squad. Great news though for the Under 18s - sitting joint top only losing one game all season and by time you’ve read this hopefully they will have beaten local rivals and joint table toppers Poulton Town Pumas. Good Luck. We hope to see new faces down at Hallgate Park in the New Year. Come down and support the teams. Home Fixtures (subject to change): •

Sat 4th Jan: Reserves v Haslingden St Marys – 2:00pm KO

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Sat 11th Jan: First Team v Stoneclough – 2:00pm KO

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Sat 18th Jan: First Team v Hawcoat Park – 2:00pm KO

New Committee members are always welcome, so if you have a few spare hours a month, and wish to help the local community,

please don’t hesitate to get in touch! On a final note, we are looking to hold a Sportman’s Dinner in early spring. If you are interested, please book through our secretary, whose details are below. Tony Cragg – Secretary t: 07842 710372 e: tcragg1961@gmail.com

FLEETWOOD FLIERS Walking Football We had a great month with both the Over 60s and Over 65s. The Over 65s had a big problem getting to the venue. They were stranded on the motorway for an hour and a half and had to play their four games on the bounce. However, this still sees them at the top of the league table. Their final games are at the beginning of next month. The Over 60s had their final set of games in Dec and only missed out on winning on goal difference, gaining ten points from their last four games. So we had to settle for the Runners Up trophy for the third year in a row . We are still running four sessions a week. Sunday 11:00am - 12 noon in the red cages at Poolfoot. This is a very gentle workout at a slower pace. Monday 7:00pm - 8:00pm also in the red cages. Wednesday 12 noon 1:30pm. This session takes place on the open pitches and is our most attended session. We get between thirty and forty men with an age range from fifty to eighty plus. The Friday session is from 5:00pm - 6:00pm and is self regulated. Still, walking football rules tend to be a little faster. The other sessions are covered by coaches from Fleetwood Town. George Greenall t: (01253) 825206 w: www.fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk

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HAMBLETON PARISH COUNCIL New Facebook Page

now looking to 2020.

The Parish Council now have a new Facebook group: Hambleton (Wyre) Parish Council. Send us a request to join and keep ‘in the know’ with Parish Council events and village developments.

There will be a monthly meeting on each third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Village Hall Committee room (opposite the steps to the Sports and Social Club). Please come along and share your ideas for the floral arrangements around the village.

Village Working Group The next village working group will be on Sat 11th Jan from 9:30am until 11:30am. All ages and abilities welcome. Parish Council Next Meeting The next Ordinary Parish Council meetings will be held on Tues 7th Jan and Tues 4th Feb at Hambleton Village Hall, Church Lane starting at 7:30pm. Members of the public are always welcome and encouraged to attend. Hambleton In Bloom Following the In Bloom success in 2019 the Parish Council and village volunteers are

Hambleton Community Working Together We were all saddened and shocked to hear of the devastating fire on Rydal Road recently. The thoughts of the Parish Council go out to the family and neighbours affected by the event. Events such as this makes us think of what can be done to reduce the risk of fire in the home. Here are just a few key tips that will help to keep you safe: •

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regularly. If you would struggle with this ask a family member or contact your local fire station (on a non-emergency number) to see if they can help. Have your electrics checked. Check that all electrical equipment is working correctly and that all wiring is intact without any fraying. If reasonable to do so switch off electrical equipment at night. Ensure that all cigarette butts are fully out. Keep children away from cookers, and preferably out of the kitchen, when cooking. Do not leave the kitchen when cooking with fat. Use plug sockets safely, do not overload with plugs and preferably one plug to one socket. Put candles in a holder and keep away from items that may burn eg near curtains. Create a plan for how to get out of your home in case of fire. Close doors at night, this restricts fire spreading. If there is a fire get out, contact the emergency services, follow their advice and stay out.

Further Information If you are interested in any of the above and want to know more, contact the Parish Clerk, Yvonne: e: hambletonpc@yahoo.co.uk. m: 07703 773 785

PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL NEWS Telephone Request Preesall Town Council is to buy the telephone kiosk at the junction of Park Lane and Sandy Lane and is inviting suggestions on its future purpose. Town councillors are considering how the kiosk could be used, but public suggestions are welcome.

The kiosk, one of 13 in the borough earmarked for disposal by BT because of falling use, will change hands for the token sum of £1. The Town Council decided on the purchase after an approach by BT. Tourism Leaflet Cllr Nicola Pattrick has created an informative document promoting Preesall and Knott End, which was welcomed at the November meeting, and now a printing request is to go to Wyre Council. Star Award The Council has decided to make an award for those who do ‘unsung’ work within the community, whether that be volunteering, helping or keeping things running. If you know of a stalwart helper, group, community volunteer or someone you admire for their work in the community – let us know. More details of the award and a nomination form can be found on the Council’s website under the ‘information’ tab or from the clerk at the address below. Nominations will be accepted up to Tues 31st March and judging will take place in April with any Star Award recipient being invited to a presentation at the Council’s Mayor Making Ceremony in May. January Meeting Preesall Town Council will meet next on 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. Preesall Town Councillors • • • • •

Cllr Bill Burn - 07715 784128 Cllr Andrew Cropper - 01253 811216 Cllr Jane Cropper - 01253 811216 Cllr Rob Drobny - 07733 384157 Cllr Tony Johnson – 07909 050989

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Cllr Kath Nicholls - 07582 294881 Cllr Phil Orme - (01253 811341 Cllr Nicola Pattrick - 01253 986820 Cllr Anne Tarpey-Black - 07763 695501 Cllr David Williams - 07591 725875 Cllr Lynda Woodhouse - 07938 392082 Cllr Karen Woods - 01253 810541.

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STALMINE PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Traffic Speed Action Average speed cameras are to be installed by Lancashire County Council on the A588 in 2020 amid concerns over traffic on the main highway through Over Wyre. The speed cameras will be implemented as part of a county-wide initiative that makes the project more financially viable. Lower speed limits are also to be introduced on Staynall Lane, Moss Side Lane and Brickhouse Lane with a full safety audit on Brickhouse Lane. The news came after a Stalmine councillor met Cty Cllr John Shedwick to discuss the highway worries raised by a number of residents. Road Closures Grange Lane in Stalmine is to close on Wed 22nd Jan until Fri 24th Jan for works to replace a BT pole and Wardleys Lane in Stalmine will shut on Mon 24th Feb until Tue 3rd Mar for cable installation works. Flood Project The Parish Council is seeking advice on how it can help the community establish a

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STALMINE PARISH COUNCIL (cont) Stalmine-with-Staynall flood action group to deal with the flooding events specific to this part of Over Wyre. It is also looking into the possibility of buying copies of the County Council’s drainage plans for the area as part of the move to counter flooding. Woodland Work Relevant professionals are to be contacted with a view to carrying out various tasks at Stalmine wood in response to the survey done on behalf of the Parish Council. Climate Response Along with many other public bodies, the Parish Council has declared a climate emergency, meaning impact on the environment will be considered in each decision it makes. Stalmine-with-Staynall Councillors • • • • • •

Cllr Terry Williams (Chairman), By The Way, Brickhouse Lane (01253) 702734 Cllr D Booth, Wardleys Cottage, Wardleys Lane, (01253) 701711 Cllr F Cardwell, Meadow Cottage, Carr Lane (01253) 700150 Cllr A Haydock (Vice Chairman), Atlantis, Stricklands Lane 07879 477779 Cllr Sue Pelham, Eldersfield, Brickhouse Lane (01253) 700750 Cllr Jean Wilson, Premium Farm Cottage, Sower Carr Lane (01253) 701119

January Meeting The next meeting of the council will be on Tues 14th Jan at the village hall at 7:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Further Information For further information contact any councillor or contact the clerk: Alison May Clerk e: clerk@stalmineparishcouncil.org m: 07880 657761 w: www.stalmineparishcouncil.org Tell them you saw it in the “Green Book”

SSRA Wishing you all a very Happy New Year from your SSRA. SSRA Lantern Parade The SSRA lantern parade participants proudly carried their lanterns from the village hall to the church yard in time for the official Stalmine Christmas tree lights switch on and celebrations. The switch-on was well attended by members of the community and was supported by the lighting up of Stalmine’s second tree. The SSRA wish to thank all those residents who helped us to plan and deliver the tree. The support, sponsorship and voluntary work to make it happen was amazing. A great community venture that will become an annual event. Thank you so much, everyone. SSRA Easter Events We now look forward to planning our SSRA

Easter events for children and families whilst also keeping an eye on local issues and supporting our Parish Council. Forthcoming Meetings The next two SSRA committee meetings are Wed 8th Jan and Wed 5th Feb. The events sub-committee meets at 6:00pm in the Seven Stars meeting room and the full committee meeting follows on at 7:00pm. Please come along and join us. Further Information For further information on any SSRA details please use any of the following contacts; Pauline Andrews 07808 058 097, Ann Ralph 07713 852 639, Peter Swarbrick (01253) 702675, Chris Hyde 07949 590 897, Cllr Andy Haydock 07879 477 779 or view our Facebook page and Stalmine Chat.

SEVEN STARS CHARITY COMMITTEE Fri 29th Nov saw the SSCC’s second Presentation Evening held at the Seven Stars. We hold many fundraising events in support of local charities and on this evening cheques are presented to representatives of receiving charities. It is a very emotional but rewarding evening and it is wonderful to see our community come together in support of our work. Thank you to all those who help and support us in any way, no matter how small. Total donated = £8,675.00 We shall, of course, continue our work so look out for information and posters about future SSCC fundraising events, throughout 2020. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year Doug Smith - SSCC Chairman

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1. Vietnam 2. Diameter 3. Chester 4. Beaver 5. Sudan 6. Liza Minnelli 7. Lestor Piggott 8. Argentina 9. Poland 10. Brighton 11. Michael Foot 12. Yuppies 13. Melon 14. Cricket 15. Swans 16. Ballet 17. The Open University 18. Louis Braille 19. Stephen 20. Otters

Across 1. Bungalows 7. Administer 10. Adored 11. Naiads 14. Washington 15. Ownership Down 2. Undo 3. Gain 4. Lairds 5. Watery 6. Pride 8. Known 9. Jigsaw 10. Advice 12. Eggs 13. Gobi

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