Garstang Focus Magazine - August 2020 by Focus Magazines

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Issue 248 August 2020

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Welcome to Focus Magazine... Covid-19 FAQs......................................................4

Soroptimists..........................................................40

Over Wyre Medical Centre...........................11

Forest Of Bowland AONB..............................43

GP Practice Consultation...............................14

Rotary Club ..........................................................44

OWSAC....................................................................15

Online School at Saint Aidan’s....................46

Men’s Fellowship...............................................15

Carter’s Charity News......................................47

Preesall Bowling Club.....................................16

Car Parking Boost..............................................49

Over Wyre Gardening Club..........................16

Garstang Camera Club...................................50

Over Wyre Probus Club..................................16

North Fylde Photographic Society...........51

Fitbods.....................................................................18

Pilling Band 200 Club......................................51

1st Pilling Scout Group...................................18

Hambleton Council...........................................53

Wyre Juniors Football Club..........................19

Preesall Town Council News.......................54

Knott End Library...............................................20

Stalmine Parish Council News....................56

Pilling Lane WI....................................................22

SSRA..........................................................................58

RSPCA......................................................................24

Garstang Historical Society..........................60

Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).................26

Grey Matter Test.................................................60

Galloways...............................................................29

Crossword..............................................................61

Garstang & District Lions...............................29

Ben Wallace MP.................................................62

Children in a Covid-19 World.......................30

Garstang Quakers..............................................65

Cat Smith MP........................................................32

Grey Matter Answers........................................67

Charities Together at Oaklands.................38

Crossword Answers..........................................67

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COVID-19 FAQS water parks can open •

Outdoor performances in front of a live audience and indoor rehearsals can take place in Covid-19 secure venues.

The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS. Here is published guidance on staying safe outside your home and guidance on social distancing rules.

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Close contact services, such as nail bars, salons, tanning booths, spas, massage parlours, tattoo parlours and body piercing studios, can open. Only services that do not involve work in the highest risk zone – directly in front of the face – should be made available to clients, in line with government guidance.

NB: Guidance correct as of Thurs 16th July.

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From Sat 25 July sports facilities and venues, including indoor gyms, fitness and dance studios, indoor swimming pools and indoor water parks can open – subject to evidence closer to the time

What can I do that I couldn’t do before? •

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You can participate in team and other grassroots sports where the sports governing body has issued guidance on how to do so safely Outdoor swimming pools and outdoor

What businesses are reopening? Many businesses and venues are now

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COVID-19 FAQS (cont) permitted to reopen and are expected to follow Covid-19 Secure guidelines.

isolation guidance and wash your hands regularly.

What will need to remain closed by law?

Should people wear face coverings on public transport?

Some businesses will need to remain closed, as we have assessed that they cannot yet be made sufficiently Covid-19 secure. See www.gov.uk for details of these businesses. Will a face covering stop me getting Covid-19? The evidence suggests that face coverings can help us protect each other and reduce the spread of the disease from someone who is suffering from coronavirus, but not showing symptoms. That is why it is important to wear a face covering on public transport and it is required by law. To protect yourself, you should also continue to follow social distancing measures and

Yes. It is a legal requirement to wear a face covering on public transport. This is helping to ensure that transport is as safe as possible as more people begin to return to work and go shopping. Transport operators will enforce this requirement, and the police can also do so. This will mean you can be refused travel if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t comply and could be fined. You should also be prepared to remove your face covering if asked to do so by police officers and staff for the purposes of identification. Can I start visiting people indoors now? Yes, you are able to meet indoors in groups

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COVID-19 FAQS (cont) of up to two households (anyone in your support bubble counts as one household). This includes inviting people from one household into your home or visiting the home of someone else with members of your own household. You should continue to maintain social distancing with anyone you do not live with or who is not in your support bubble when doing so. If you are in a support bubble you can continue to see each other without needing to maintain social distancing. Who is allowed to travel on public transport? If you need to travel to work or make an essential journey, you should cycle or walk if you can, but you can use public transport if this is not possible. Before you travel on public transport, consider if your journey is necessary and if you can, stay local. How many people am I allowed to meet with outdoors? You are allowed to meet in groups of up to six people who you do not live with or who are not in your support bubble. You are only allowed to meet in groups of more than six people if everyone is a member of the same household or support bubble. You are also allowed to meet people in groups of more than six people if everyone is exclusively from two households (anyone in your support bubble counts as one household).There is more information about the guidelines you should follow when meeting people you do not live with here. Are there restrictions on how far I can travel? No. You can travel irrespective of distance, but you should take hygiene and safety precautions if using services on the way.

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COVID-19 FAQS (cont) You should continue to avoid using public transport and should cycle, walk or drive wherever possible. If visiting other parts of the UK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you must adhere to the laws and guidance of the devolved administrations at all times. If you wish to travel internationally, you should follow the laws of other countries and FCO international travel guidance. Can I share a private vehicle with someone from another household? You should avoid sharing a private vehicle with anyone outside of your household or support bubble as you will not be able to keep to strict social distancing guidelines. Are day trips ok? Day trips to outdoor open space are allowed. You should take hygiene and safety precautions if using services on the way and practise social distancing from other people outside your household or support bubble. You should continue to avoid using public transport if you can. Consider all other forms of transport before using public transport. Can I go on holiday? Yes, you can stay overnight away from the place where you are living. This includes staying overnight in a second home, hotels, bed and breakfasts or campsites. You should only stay overnight in groups of up to two households (anyone in your support bubble counts as one household) and should ensure you maintain social distancing with anyone you do not live with or is not in your support bubble. Take particular care to maintain excellent hygiene - washing hands and surfaces - and avoid using shared facilities like bathrooms wherever possible. Why not keep it local and support our advertisers?

COVID-19 FAQS (cont) Can I pray in a place of worship? Yes, places of worship can open for services and communal prayer in line with guidance for reopening Places of Worship. You are able to independently pray or hold a religious ceremony in any place of worship. We advise that you limit your social interaction in these venues to your own household and up to one other, wherever possible. Strict adherence to social distancing is strongly advised and a distance of 2 metres should be kept from people you do not live with wherever possible. Can I attend an activity club or support group? Yes, you can. Premises such as activity clubs, community centres and youth clubs can reopen, and should follow Covid-19 Established over 14 years

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COVID-19 FAQS (cont) front of a live audience. This is because of the increased risk of transmission associated with these types of activities indoors. There may be an additional risk of infection in environments where you or others are singing, chanting, shouting or conversing loudly. This applies even if others are at a distance to you. Venue managers should ensure sing-alongs or similar activities are avoided. You should also avoid environments that require you to raise your voice to communicate with anyone outside your household. Does easing restrictions apply to 70 year olds and over? Yes. However, the advice for those aged 70 and over continues to be that they should take particular care to minimise contact with others outside their household.

How is guidance to those shielding (clinically extremely vulnerable) being relaxed? From Sat 1st Aug, the government will be advising that shielding will be paused. From this date, the government is advising you to adopt strict social distancing rather than full shielding measures. Strict social distancing means you may wish to go out to more places and see more people but you should take particular care to minimise contact with others outside your household or support bubble. In practice, this means from Sat 1st Aug you are advised that you no longer need to shield. This means that from Sat 1st Aug, the government will be advising: â&#x20AC;˘

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OVER WYRE MEDICAL CENTRE

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children who are clinically extremely vulnerable can return to their education and day care settings if they are eligible and in line with their peers. Where possible children should practise frequent hand washing and social distancing

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you can go outside to buy food, to places of worship and for exercise but you should maintain strict social distancing

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you should remain cautious as you are still at risk of severe illness if you catch coronavirus, so the advice is to stay at home where possible and, if you do go out, follow strict social distancing

For more information and guidance about coronavirus, please visit www.gov.uk or www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirusCovid-19/

From the Dispensary Staff at Over Wyre Medical Centre Firstly, we would like to thank our dispensing patients for their support and understanding during the Covid 19 crisis, especially during the early weeks of lockdown. We saw an influx of prescription requests, frequent problems with stock shortages and staffing problems due to isolation and shielding. We have been so grateful for your understanding and patience during this time. As soon as lockdown was announced, we took the decision to protect our higher risk patients and have been delivering to anyone who was on the shielding list and any other patients we felt were more vulnerable such as diabetics and anyone over 70 years. As most of you will be aware, the shielding period is due to end on Fri 31st July and we are therefore asking if patients who would

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OVER WYRE MEDICAL (cont) have normally collected their prescriptions from the dispensary could kindly revert to doing this from August. If for any reason you are unable to collect your prescription, please feel free to give us a call and we can discuss the options available rather than looking for an alternative chemist.Â We are aware that some of our patients have been contacted by online pharmacies offering free home delivery during the Covid 19 pandemic. We would urge youÂ not to be tempted to use these services. As a community, it is imperative we continue to support our local chemists and medical centre dispensary. Using online chemists can also make it very difficult to resolve any problems you have with your prescription. Many online pharmacies offer to order your medication on your behalf which also sounds very appealing, however we are not able to accept requests from third parties for

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OVER WYRE MEDICAL (cont) medication so you would also still need to order in the usual way. Once again thank you for your continuedÂ support.Â

face masks to stop the spread of coronavirus and brings us in line with the World Health Organisationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice.

Face Coverings to be worn by Patients when Visiting Over Wyre Medical Centre

We therefore recommend that wearing a face covering should become part of your daily routine. We also urge our patients against using medical masks which must be kept for clinical settings.

All patients being called into the Medical Centre for a face-to-face appointment such as bloods, smears, injections etc are to adhere to the government policy applicable from Mon 15th June and wear an appropriate face covering. This is to ensure the safety of patients and staff alike. The new rules for face coverings mean that they must be worn on public transport and for visiting hospital and outpatients. People with certain health conditions, disabled people and children under the age of 11 will be exempt from the rule. Masks can be homemade, such as a scarf or bandana. The UK government has issued this advice on

Patients may be turned away if no face covering is worn or if it is considered inappropriate. It is also advised that the Medical Centre will not be able to give face masks to patients. There is currently a shortage of clinical face masks and our weekly allocation is rationed. We therefore kindly ask if our magnificent patients can help us to help you by ensuring a face covering is always worn whilst on the premises. Thank you for your support and stay safe. Dr Vicky Simpson

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Have your Say on the Future of the Hambleton Practice People registered with Over Wyre Medical Centre have been asked to give their views on the closure of its smaller branch practice in Hambleton. The building in Kiln Lane is in need of significant investment to bring it in line with regulations including infection control. The branch had been temporarily closed since March to focus the practice’s services at the main premises in Wilkinson Way, Preesall, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The practice has launched a survey with patients asked to provide any issues they may face following the branch closure. Dr Luke Holmes, one of the GP partners at Over Wyre Medical Centre, said: ‘We have continued to develop the main Preesall branch of the surgery in recent years, turning it into a true 21st-century modern health facility that meets the needs of all our patients. ‘While we have enjoyed a long history in Hambleton, the building itself was in great need of renovation. Also, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, there were fewer and fewer appointments taking place there. ‘We strongly believe all our patients can have their needs met adequately at the Preesall site, however if anyone does have any concerns I would encourage them to let us know by completing the survey. ‘Closing the Hambleton site would also potentially allow us to expand our state-ofthe-art premises in Preesall to bring even more services to the area, preventing the need for people living Over Wyre to travel to other parts of the Fylde Coast for some appointments.’ In the 12 months leading up to March 2020, only an average of 121 appointments per week were carried out in Hambleton, compared to 1,634 in Preesall. Of those

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121 appointments, only 27 were with a GP, compared to 807 at Preesall.

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Hambleton is 4.5 miles from the surgery in Preesall and a 10-minute drive. The 2C bus goes past Over Wyre Medical Centre every hour. To complete the survey, visit https://tinyurl. com/owmchambleton Dan Clough - Fylde & Wyre CCG www.fyldecoastccgs.nhs.uk

OWSAC Sorry to say we still have no dates for our next meeting, but it will happen one day watch this space.

Knott End and Preesall Men’s Fellowship is sorry to advise that due to the implications of the Covid-19 virus, we have taken the decision to suspend meetings for the period October 2020 - March 2021. This has not been an easy decision, however due to the need to book speakers in advance, and to ensure we can meet the social distancing requirements, it has been necessary to come to this decision. It is the first time in the 90 years of our existence as a Men’s Fellowship this has happened. Even during the war, meetings were held without interruption.

Meanwhile, proceed with caution and stay safe.

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PREESALL BOWLING CLUB Reminder to all Members Preesall Green is now open. Strict BCGBA guidelines are in place which are clearly displayed at the club. These guidelines must be adhered to by everyone at all times. Social Scramble We will be holding a social scramble on Sat 15th Aug at 12 noon. Entry will be restricted to 16 persons. An entry sheet will be available at the club and the first 16 names on the sheet will play. A small number of spectators will be allowed. BCGBA guidelines will be in place and social distancing regulations will remain in force. Should you require any further details about the scramble, contact Richard Royds (01253) 810175 Should you require any further information

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OVER WYRE GARDENING CLUB The committee have decided reluctantly to cancel the remaining two meetings in September and October. It is not known what the social distancing regulations will be at this time but even if they are reduced to one metre it will still be difficult to adhere to these in the hall. There are too many unknowns to be able to plan very far ahead but we do hope to be able to start our meetings again next year. For those who paid their subs this year these will be carried over to next year. If, for any reason, anyone would prefer to have a refund please give me a call. Joyce Wilson (01253) 813 519

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OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB Meetings of the club have been suspended over the past few months and will be resumed only when it is considered safe to do so. Membership is open to all gentlemen, resident in or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations. Meetings are normally held on the first and third Thursday in each month at The Shovels Inn at Hambleton. If anyone is interested in finding our more about the Club or would like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, then please get in touch. Stewart Lyell (01253) 810148

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FITBODS Plan for Coivd-19 Secure Classes Hope everybody has been keeping fit and active and is looking forward to returning back to classes.

I look forward to seeing you all again soon and offer a warm welcome to anyone else who may wish to join in our fun, friendly and local exercise classes.

As I write this now (mid July), we are just on the brink of gyms, fitness classes and swimming pools being allowed to re-open and if everything continues in the right direction I am hoping to resume classes from the beginning of September.

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Due to the need to give everybody the recommended social distance, it will be necessary to book and reserve your place and leave your telephone number so we can track and trace if necessary. Time allocated between classes will allow for cleaning of chairs and ventilation of the halls.

We are in very challenging times and unable to meet physically. However our dedicated leaders are keeping our Scout Group active by organising virtual activities.

Participants are also asked to bring their own weights and bands where needed if they would like to use them.

The Scout Association is publishing challenges online such as a cooking challenge and Helen Mein was placed 2nd in West Lancashire Scouts. Congratulations to Helen, our Scout Leader! A virtual Scout Camp is ongoing and badges

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1ST PILLING SCOUT GROUP (cont) can be earned by our members. We are awaiting guidance from Scout HQ regarding Covid 19 and will be unable to meet until it is deemed safe to do so for children and adults. We had to postpone our AGM on Wed 24th June and will notify everyone when a new date is decided upon. In the meanwhile we will continue to ‘be prepared’. Rod Robinson - Chairman (01253) 790692

WYRE JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB Some of our teams have started socially distanced training at Preesall Park. Everyone is slowly getting used to the way these sessions look and how best to keep the players and managers safe. We follow all the FA guidelines and hope to be able to play games again soon. We look forward to welcoming you all back to enjoy the football and our refurbished facilities.

please get in touch and we will put you in contact with the right manager. We have a brand new Under 7s team starting up. This team is for children in Year 2 this September. If you were coming to Preesall Park on a Saturday before lockdown, please contact us so we can put you in touch with the new manager. Whether you have played football or not this is a great place to start. All our teams are mixed boys and girls so there is a place for everyone. SMFC Saturday Morning Football Club is not quite up and running yet. We will endeavour to get messages out to as many people as possible when we know SMFC is going to be starting. We can’t wait to see all the children again and start them on their football journey. Angela 07799 110146

Players Wanted! Wyre Juniors is an ever growing community club. We have 14 teams playing in either the Blackpool District Youth Football League or the Poulton District Primary League from Under 7s to Under 16s. If you are looking to join any of our teams. Please get in touch Our Under 13s are moving up from 9-a-side to 11-a-side when football restarts. Anyone going into Year 8 in September who is looking to join a great team please get in touch. Our Under 14s Whites are looking to boost their squad with a few more players. If you are going into Year 9 in September and would like to join your mates in the team, get in touch. Our Under 9s Diamonds are also looking to grow their team. This is the first year playing at 7 a side. If you are in Year 4 this September Tell them you saw it in the Green Book

KNOTT END LIBRARY From Mon 27th July, we are pleased to announce Lancashire Libraries is having a phased opening of twelve libraries in the county. The Library in Wyre which is now open is Garstang Library.

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Initially the opening hours will be Monday to Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm.

You will appreciate that each reopened Library does not look and feel the same as when it closed in March.

Initially we have two options: • •

Six of the best – we will select up to six books for you to collect from the library via a pre-booked appointment slot. Browse and borrow – you can make an appointment to come into the library and choose books. There will be a limit on how many people can come into the building at any one time.

Please be ready to provide your name and contact details to support the NHS Test and Trace system. If you just want to return your books then you can place them in the returned

Knott End Library will remain closed for now but you can book an appointment at Garstang Library even if you don’t normally use it.

As well as visits being by appointment, we are not able to offer access to computers, printers or photocopiers to begin with. We are hoping to progress to a wider offer as we are able to relax the restrictions further and manage the library space more effectively. Other libraries will reopen when it is safe to do so and we will let you know as soon as we have more information. Please stay updated by visiting our website. The mobile library service remains closed for the time being.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) Please keep hold of any items you currently have on loan and note you will not be charged for late return during the period we have been closed. In the meantime you can keep reading at home by accessing our free Borrowbox library of eBooks and eAudiobooks with your library card number and PIN We are holding our regular Facebook Family Book Club, a chance for all the family to share the love of reading. Also you can join in with the adult Lunch Time Book Club. All books available to download immediately. You can follow @lancspublib on Twitter and @lancslibraries on Facebook to join in.

current situation this year’s challenge has launched in a new digital format designed to keep children engaged and interested in reading. You can find more details and how to how to join by visiting www.lancashire. gov.uk/libraries We are offering you the chance to join in with our virtual Lego Club. Every Monday at 11:00am, we announce a theme or topic via Twitter and Facebook and you can share your children’s wonderful creations.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) Digital: Free training resources using The Computer School.

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If you are not a member, you can join the Library, or if you wish to reset your PIN or update your details, please visit our website. Visit www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries for the latest updates regarding our progress for reopening. We are missing you all and excited to reopen as soon as is safe to do so and embrace what will be the new normal, however in the meantime please take care and we will see you soon!

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) at particular risk.’ Whilst the reopening of gyms is good news, my focus is on the hundreds of children who rely on the pool to learn life saving skills and to learn to swim - and on those who depend on the pool for exercise they wouldn’t otherwise be able to access. At the time of writing, Lancashire County Council’s Highways Department is carrying out work on Burned House Lane – the scene of so many collisions and near misses. I know the work has led to horrendous diversions. Let’s hope they get it right and the junction is finally made safe – and then perhaps I can stop writing to them on a monthly basis rightly highlighting your worries and concerns. If you’d like to see the latest on the campaign to stop Halite Energy’s gas storage industrial complex then please visit my website or the No Gas Storage facebook page.

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SOROPTIMISTS Women Inspiring Action, Transforming Lives Although we have seen some lifting of lockdown restrictions, we are still not having physical meetings but to be honest, we always have August as a no-meeting month anyway – everyone deserves a break. But that doesn’t mean things aren’t happening in the background. We’ve now added Zoom to our repertoire. As a group we really like to communicate and we’re using every means possible. It is nice to see as well as hear people – it gives reassurance when you actually see a person. In fact, Zoom/Skype are going to be featuring prominently for Soroptimists for quite a while yet. Each year as an organisation we hold a conference where delegates from all the clubs in our Federation meet to hear inspirational

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There are times though, when a visit to the great outdoors isn’t possible and at those times, the Forest of Bowland AONB team hopes their new online resources will come in handy. The Days to Remember project aims to encourage older people and those living with dementia, alongside family members and carers, to enjoy a ‘virtual’ exploration of this beautiful area. The newly launched web page has everything from tips and resources for making your own Great Outdoors memory box; to links to puzzles, quizzes and colouring sheets and a relaxing guided meditation. Sandra Silk, Forest of Bowland Project Officer said: ‘Last year we worked with Lancashire County Council’s Heritage Learning Team to produce a Great Outdoors memory box full of activities designed to trigger positive recollections and encourage conversations about past countryside visits and adventures. Unfortunately, this part of LCC’s loans service is temporarily on hold so the new web page is our way of sharing some of those ideas online.’

C L I N I C S N OW OPEN Our clinics at Knott End and Garstang are now open on a part-time basis. All treatments available. To arrange an appointment, please phone and leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. • Knott End: 01253 812555 • Garstang: 01995 601106 • Mobile: 07979918542 PPE will be in place to protect our patients and employees. Your health is our priority.

Activities include Bowland wildflower playing cards which can be downloaded and printed; a series of images from around the AONB, which can be used to make up a photograph album; recordings of the calls of Bowland birds, including the iconic curlew and lapwing, plus ideas for other resources to spark happy memories. Tell them you saw it in the Green Book

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The website also includes a guided meditation written and narrated by Helen Leece of the Gathering Fields Retreat near Abbeystead. Based on the sights and sounds of a Bowland meadow in summer, the twenty minute audio, which includes natural sounds and simple music, is designed to offer some gentle relaxation.

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‘Ultimately, we would like to help people experience Bowland in a variety of ways’, said Sandra, ‘whether that be through improving signposting and access so that people have the confidence to explore for themselves, or through offering guided sessions and activities. We hope our online suggestions will help people stay connected to nature.’

Due to the Covid-19 lockdown we were unable to hold the traditional event. However, Rotarians were able to make use of the technology that they have adopted for their regular meetings.

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The Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre held their biannual ‘200 Club Draw’ on Wed 24th June.

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ROTARY (cont) their wives tuned in using Zoom. The tombola drum and corks were sited at the home of Rotarian Alan Jefferson and his wife Glynis. Alan, Glynis and the tombola plus corks were fully visible prior to the Draw.

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Prizes consist of 15 of £10, 2 of £25 and 1 of £500. After drawing the £10 and £25 prizes they are returned to the tombola for the star £500 prize to be drawn.

The President of the Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre, Stephen Iles, in thanking the members and the organisers of the draw stated: ‘the draw has raised £580, which will go towards the Rotary Charity Account. This will assist us with a number of Rotary local charities including support for young people, assistance in the face of Covid-19 and international charities which includes the world-wide elimination of polio.’

After an introduction the draw began. Alan displayed the 200 corks on its storage board. Corks were removed by Alan and Glynis and placed in the tombola. After a thorough shake up, Glynis pulled out the first cork. This was passed to Alan who read out the number and displayed the cork on the screen. The number was checked against the list of members by the Secretary of the 200 Club, sited at his home, he then announced the specific winner’s name. This process o We als ton s g lo in supply of logs & ets bags, n ﬁregrates g, n e kindli h mor m & uc

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CARTER’S CHARITY NEWS When this edition of Focus Magazine comes out, school will be closed, and we are all reflecting on a very strange school year while looking forward with hope for the next. At the end of term, it was with very strong emotions that we said goodbye to our Y6 leavers. Most of them had been in school for the last few weeks, but some did not have that chance to say their final goodbyes due to family health issues or concerns. All 28 of them will be heading up the hill to St Aidan’s and we hope to welcome them back as a group to say a proper farewell and good luck. As with every year, we are also saying goodbye to a small number of children in Tell them you saw their advert in the Over Wyre Focus

CARTER’S CHARITY NEWS (cont) other year groups as they move house or change priorities, with a number of others making the opposite journey as they move to Carter’s in September. Also leaving us, albeit temporarily, is Mr Holland. He has been asked to take on the temporary role of Deputy Head at a school in Cumbria and we will certainly miss him. We thank him for the wonderful contribution he has made to our school over the last eight years and wish him all the best. We also look forward to his planned return in 12 months. The last five months of the school year have been a testing and trying time for everyone, adults and children, families and colleagues. Carter’s has risen to the challenge and met adversity and doubt with confidence, care and hard work. Every single member of the school team deserves praise and credit for their efforts and, as headteacher, I am very proud of the whole school community. At

this point I do want to give a special mention to our premises team, Mr Harris and Mrs Ward. They have been absolutely dedicated to maintaining a healthy and hygienic environment for all of us to work in. They, as much as anyone, deserve their break this summer! September will bring its own challenges with continued uncertainty as to what school will be like and how we will be able to run. We have put strong plans in place to welcome back all of our children and families, especially our new starters who start their Carter’s journey with little steps of discovery. The plans will mean that school might look and act a little differently but underneath it all, we remain focussed on the individual with their needs, strengths and potential. All children going into Years 1 to 6 have received a pack with information and support for them to prepare themselves for the new school year.

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The joint Chair, Lewis Thompson and Mike Jenner organised a series of six internal competitions. The images entered in the first four of these competitions had to be taken within the confines of the photographer’s property. The last two, with restrictions to travel being relaxed slightly, were a little more open. The response to the competitions has been good and members of the club could vote for the best (in their opinion) top five places. However, with a chink of light at the far end of the tunnel, and it is a long one, the committee organised a half day (3 hour) visit to Garstang on Wed 22nd July. This was the first of three such visits over the summer period. The final two have yet to be decided upon. Images taken on these three visits will form the basis of the Events Cup 2020. Any member wishing to take part should inform the club’s chair via email. As with many other voluntary organisations we aim to follow the relevant health and safety recommendations and these can be found on our website given below. We do seem to be arriving, not at Platform 1,

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont) but at a version of the ‘new normal’ whatever that may be and so we wish you all good shooting and that you all keep safe as the chains are slackened.

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NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC Since lockdown began we have produced an Online Exhibition for our website and Facebook. We will also be doing a Zoom lecture for the members August. People that would like to join our club can join in to see a preview of some of our lectures coming during our season. Usually we display our photos in the libraries in the area; Cleveleys, Thornton, Anchorsholme and Fleetwood, but we don’t

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HAMBLETON COUNCIL The Parish Council have a Facebook page - HAMBLETON ( Wyre ) PARISH COUNCIL - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;likeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; us and keep in the know with Parish Council events and village developments. Bob Williamson Park Due to the ongoing pandemic and the recent anti-social use of the park, the car park will be closed from 9:00pm each evening until further notice, please ensure that all cars are removed before this time. When using the Park please adhere to government guidelines in all aspects including, but not restricted to, social distancing and use of equipment. In order to keep both yourself and others safe please clean down any equipment used on the park before and after use and dispose of any waste safely in the bins provided. Parish Council Next Meeting The next Ordinary Parish Council meetings will be held on Tues 4th Aug via Skype starting at 7:30pm. Members of the public are encouraged to attend. Please contact the Clerk for joining details. Hambleton in Bloom The village is looking blooming lovely this year. The Parish Council would like to thank Cutts Lane Nurseries for providing a great show in very difficult circumstances. Thanks also go to the band of volunteers that are caring for the planted areas with watering, weeding and deadheading. The flowering tubs have all been sponsored by people from the village and the Council are considering running a similar scheme for winter flowering tubs. If you would be interested in sponsoring a winter tub please contact the Clerk. Speeding in the Village There has been an increase in reports of

speeding traffic through the village recently, added to, at this time of the year, large farm vehicles. The speed indicator device is back up as a reminder to keep within the speed limit. Please be considerate when travelling around the village and drive safely within the limit for the road. We are looking into the potential of setting up a community group to tackle the issue of speeding in the village. If you would be interested in getting involved please look at www.lancsroadsafety.co.uk and contact the clerk to register. Seagulls There has been an increase in reports of seagulls populating Hambleton. This has created problems with noise, mess from droppings and property damage. More seriously gulls are known to attack people and animals (especially when protecting their

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PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL NEWS Council Meetings The council is now holding its meetings by Zoom video conference. Details can be found on the council’s noticeboards and websites. There is still an opportunity for members of the public to raise matters of concern or view proceedings. Anyone wishing to join the meeting should contact the clerk on the number below. Lengthsman Vacancy • • • •

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Post: Preesall Town Council Lengthsman Base location: Preesall Responsible to: Town Clerk, Preesall Town Council (line manager) Hours: 25 hours per week to be worked flexibly dependent on time of year and weather. Occasional additional hours may be required. Salary: £12 per hour on a services contract (self-employed).

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Overall Responsibilities: To carry out the duties of Preesall Town Council lengthsman within the parish boundaries of Preesall, providing a focused level of service, resulting in improvement to the environment within Preesall and Knott End. Duties and Person Specification: These are defined in the job description and person specification available from the Town Clerk, Alison May, by email Knowledge: Knowledge of Preesall and Knott End would be an advantage.

Successful applicants need to have full public liability insurance cover to a minimum of three million pounds and will be expected to provide their own equipment, including relevant safety wear, basic signage and transport. The council will provide some signage and a wheeled cart for litter picking duties.

Action Plan The latest version of the council’s action plan is available on the council’s website, under the ‘Information’ tab. Barton Square Clock Despite having been serviced in February the clock’s battery has failed. The council is negotiating with the clock supplier regarding a replacement battery for the short term and more substantial refurbishment in the long term. Benches Approval has been given for the purchase of a new bench outside the cemetery on Cemetery Lane. Two benches on the sea wall have also been identified as needing to be replaced. Telephone Box - Park Lane The box has been decommissioned by BT

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and is now owned by Preesall Council. The plan is to give it a deep clean and secure it for now. The council intends to run a competition with the public being given the opportunity to suggest the future use of the box. Watch out for further details in August.

Council Meetings

Next Meeting Preesall Town Council will meet next on Mon 10th Aug at 7:00pm. This is a public meeting and residents are welcome. An opportunity to raise matters is available. Login details can be obtained from the clerk. Please keep an eye on the council’s website and noticeboards for updates For further information contact the clerk. Alison May e: preesalltowncouncil@gmail.com m: 07739 868212 w: www.preesalltowncouncil.org

The council is now operating by holding its meetings via Zoom video conference. Details can be found on the council’s noticeboard and website. There is still an opportunity for members of the public to raise matters of concern. Anyone wishing to join the meeting should contact the clerk on the number below. Footpath Maintenance The council is looking at all the public footpaths within the parish to ascertain where works need to be carried out and is being supported by a volunteer walker who is reporting where the issues are. A number of stiles and bridges have already been repaired by the plantsman and overgrown areas have been strimmed. The council will also be undertaking an exercise to replace missing or damaged waymarkers.

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please contact the clerk.

Beds and planters are being rationalised this year in an effort to make maintenance easier and more environmentally friendly.

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A number of planters will be moved to a single location near the playing field and planted up with drought resistant plans in the autumn.

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This will be on Tues 11th Aug at 7:00pm. •

Cllr Terry Williams (Chairman), By The Way, Brickhouse Lane, tel: (01253) 702734;

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Cllr D Booth, Wardleys Cottage, Wardleys Lane, tel: (01253) 701711;

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Cllr F Cardwell, Meadow Cottage, Carr Lane, tel: (01253) 700150;

The bench is now sited under the trees at the top end of the playing field near the car park.

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Cllr Sue Pelham, Eldersfield, Brickhouse Lane, tel: (01253) 700750;

Removal of Gate without Permission

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Unfortunately one of the council’s gates has been taken from adjacent to the playing field. If anyone has any information regarding this

Cllr Jean Wilson, Premium Farm Cottage, Sower Carr Lane, tel: (01253) 701119.

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The main bed opposite Brickhouse Lane is being sponsored and maintained by Little Simpsons Tea Room. Anyone wishing to sponsor a bed or planter should contact the clerk. Memorial Bench for June Jackson

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SSRA Stalmine with Staynall Residents’ Assoc. SSRA 2020 Events With the Covid crisis, we can’t hold our annual summer events. Should it be possible, we shall, however, go ahead with our November Lantern Making and December Lantern Parade to the church for the Christmas lights switch-on. Our home Christmas Lights and Decoration Competition will take place as usual and we are planning to again install our SSRA Christmas tree at the top of Smithy Lane.

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GARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETY As yet there are no plans to resume the monthly meetings of Garstang Historical Society.

If you are a member, and have not given us your email address, but wish to do so so you can receive these updates, please send an email to: garstanghistorical@ gmail.com

This will be the case until there is clear advice from the government that meetings can resume safely.

A programme for future meetings has not yet been drawn up due to on-going uncertainties, but speakers on historical topics from Lancashire and Cumbria have indicated they will be pleased to speak to our society when more normal circumstances prevail.

Even when the situation becomes more clear we will have to take into account any continuing restrictions / safety measures required by the management of our meeting venue (Garstang United Reformed Church and its neighbouring hall). We will continue to send out information on regional history matters to those members whose email address appears on our database.

In the meantime we would draw the attention of members and others to a useful local Facebook page which carries regular articles and old photographs of Garstang and district. It is called ‘Garstang Good Old Days’ and is recommended. Anthony Coppin

GREY MATTER TEST (ans page 67) 1. What is the main ingredient of glass? 2. Which bird is the symbol of the United States of America? 3. According to the proverb, what do you need if you sup with the devil? 4. A muezzin is an official of which religion? 5. What is the staple food of over half the word’s population? 6. Which Irish town gives its name to a five line humorous verse? 7. Suffolk Punch, Clydesdales and Shires are all types of what? 8. Do weft fibres run across the width or the length of a fabric? 9. Which English Quaker founded the colony of Pennsylvania?

independence struggle? 12. What name is given to matter so dense that even light cannot escape its gravitational pull? 13. In which part of London is there an annual famous carnival? 14. Which London theatre shares its name with a mythical creature, half human, half fish? 15. Which composer Seasons’?

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16. What happens when the Hallelujah Chorus is played during a recital of ‘The Messiah’? 17. Which is bigger A3 or A4 paper?

10. Which word for ‘Caesar’ became the title used by Russian monarchs?

18. Which country was once called ‘Cathay’?

11. Where was T.E. Lawrence involved in an

20. What is the Viking Centre in York called?

19. What sort of champion was Arkle?

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CROSSWORD (ans page 67) Across 1 A spice; bombard (6) 7 The cream (5) 8 Throws out (6) 9 Digit; flip through (5) 12 Crevice (5) 13 Tart liquids (5) 14 Pep; tang (5) 17 Employ wrongly (6) 18 Stand-in (5) 19 Forever (6) Down 2 Wrap around (7) 3 An ocean (7) 4 Relax (4) 5 Instead of (4) 6 Food flavouring (4) 10 Cutting tool (7) 11 Humility; reserve (7) 14 Accompaniment to 1 across (4) 15 A measure; creep forward (4) 16 Book by Jane Austen (4)

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BEN WALLACE MP Weather wise, I had high hopes for a good summer earlier in the year but, now I am not convinced we will get the long, hot summer I had hoped for, although I will try to be optimistic.

The reality is, schools have never closed and they have been working extremely hard often delivering alternative ways of working for those pupils at home as well as teaching pupils from key workers’ households on site.

As we continue to work our way through these unprecedented times, we have all seen many acts of kindness.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all school staff who, even during these difficult times, are looking after the education of the young people and I sincerely hope many of you will get a summer break, although I know summer schools will be taking place.

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I have mentioned many key workers and the outstanding job they are doing in this column previously. I would just like to bring your attention to the hard working school staff throughout the constituency and beyond.

As restrictions ease and people are asked to be careful but go back to some form of normality, many of us are very conscious of the possibility of Covid-19 spikes and indeed a second wave. We are all trying to balance this with more contact with friends and family.

There is a great deal of talk around schools Many older people have been affected badly re-opening and adapting to the new normal. by this virus and those who live alone have

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) The advice is never to give your details over the phone, never click on links on suspicious looking, unsolicited text messages and never to give your details on a website which does not look secure or official. Remember to look out for the padlock, which is displayed in the address bar when you are on secure websites. Check that the sites are official, for example all Government websites should have a gov.uk address. Trading standards are also warning about rogue traders. In the Chorley area an elderly person agreed to have their gutters cleaned and two ridge tiles re-pointed for nearly £400. A few weeks later the same traders returned, offering to pressure wash their drive, charging a similar amount of money for a job that did not take very long. In another case in Thornton Cleveleys, a resident agreed to have some minor roofing repairs carried out by cold callers, once the work had started the traders began to find further faults, escalating the job and the price. The advice is you should never agree to work from cold callers on the doorstep and always do your research. Make sure you have a valid address of a trader before agreeing to a contract. If anyone receives suspicious text messages, they should not click on any accompanying links, and report them to Action Fraud by contacting 0300 123 2014 or visiting www. actionfraud.police.uk To reduce telesales calls join the Telephone Preference Service on 03450 700707. Many telephone service providers can also offer help to reduce the number of scam calls you receive. Trading Standards advice is to always say no to cold callers. The Safe Trader Scheme can help you find a trader in your area, contact 0303 333 1111 or go to www.safetrader.org.uk You can report rogue traders, scams or get advice from the

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Looking Ahead

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I am looking forward to having greater opportunity to get out and about in the constituency this summer. I have been offering support to the many constituents who have contacted me during this difficult time, but am looking forward to hearing more personal stories about how people have coped through these times. For up to date information go to: www.gov. uk/coronavirus and www.nhs.uk Also the Department of Health and Social Care helpline number for any on-going COVID 19 queries is 0300 303 2713, lines are open from 7:00am - 11:00pm daily. If anyone is showing symptoms of COVID 19, they will be able to arrange testing.

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Please remember the most effective way to contact me is by e-mail, at wallaceb@ parliament.uk with a brief description of the issues you wish to raise, along with your contact details. You can also ring my Office at the House of Commons on 0207 219 5804 or write to me at the House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Ben Wallace MP

GARSTANG QUAKERS Writing this at the beginning of July, our meeting house doors are closed but our hearts are open. We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:30am, the Zoom room opens 10:00am for chat. You will be warmly welcomed and you can stay and chat afterwards too if you like. Please contact me for details. Woodbrooke also holds several online meetings for worship throughout the week. Tell them you saw it in the “Green Book”

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GREY MATTER ANSWERS

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Across 1 Pepper 7 Elite 8 Evicts 9 Thump 12 Cleft 13 Acids 14 Spice 17 Misuse 18 Locum 19 Always Down 2 Envelop 3 Pacific 4 Rest 5 Lieu 6 Herb 10 Hacksaw 11 Modesty 14 Salt 15 Inch 16 Emma

Sand The Bald Headed Eagle A long spoon Islam Rice Limerick Horses Width William Penn Czar Arabia A black hole Notting Hill Mermaid Vivaldi The audience stands A3 Cathay Racehorse Yorvik

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