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Welcome to Focus Magazine... Garstang Arts Centre.......................................4

Garstang Council ..............................................22

Garstang Walking Festival............................5

Wyre Borough Council...................................24

Garstang Arts & Crafts....................................5

Wyre Flood Action Group..............................26

Babas Baby & Toddler Group......................5

The Problem with Pesticides......................27

Parkinson’s UK.....................................................5

Ben Wallace MP.................................................31

Garstang Heritage Society...........................6

Cat Smith MP........................................................33

Centenary Anniversary....................................6

Neighbourhood Policing Team..................37

Catterall in Bloom..............................................7 Garstang in Bloom............................................8 Scorton Charity Teas........................................9 The Avenue Art Group.....................................9 Coffee Stop............................................................10 Garstang Free Methodists.............................10 Garstang Quakers..............................................10 Cader Vale Methodist Chapel.....................12

Cardiac Risk in the Young..............................38 Grey Matter Test.................................................39 Soroptimists..........................................................40 Book Remembers Village Life....................42 Lancaster Singers..............................................43 Harmony & Health.............................................43 Lancashire Volunteer Partnership............44

Table Top Sale.....................................................14

RSPCA......................................................................44

Garstang Phoenix WI.......................................14

Workplace Health Project............................46

Garstang Wine Circle.......................................14

Help Beat Cancer...............................................48

Garstang Camera Club...................................15

Calder Vale Country Club..............................49

Garstang Library.................................................16

Garstang Subscription Bowling Club.....49

Fairtrade..................................................................18

Grey Matter Answers........................................51

Garstang Medical Centre...............................19

Crossword Answers..........................................51

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE Arts Centre Grand Opening Now Thurs 29th July Further to the prime minister’s announcement that restrictions are now extended to Mon 19th July, we have to delay the Grand Opening until Thurs 29th July, when complimentary cakes and refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you then. Songbirds Hello ladies. I hope you are all well and enjoying the lovely weather we are having. As things are at the moment, singing is still a no go, therefore it makes it difficult for us to fix a date for our meetings. We will plan for a very hopeful start up in September but if advice changes we will obviously notify you all. In the meantime keep well, stay safe and look forward to us all joining together in song ASAP. Avril Bevan (01995) 602904

Garstang Ukulele Group We began to meet again outside when restrictions relaxed in May and have continued in the courtyard of the Arts Centre. It has been good to play with others rather than alone. When the Arts Centre re-opens we will assess the safety of singing inside and make a decision about moving indoors. But while the weather remains warm and dry we can continue to play outside. Our first bookings for our large group are in December, though there may be a couple of opportunities for smaller groups before then. If you are interested in booking us please check out our website. Bob Sapey www.garstangukulelegroup.co.uk July / August Exhibition We are delighted to welcome artist and sculptor Michael Hipkins MRSS to the Arts Centre in July. Michael (b.1942) studied at Blackpool College of Art before continuing to study painting in Paris and then etching and printmaking at S.W.Hayter’s Atelier 17. In March 2020, Michael suffered a stroke and then Covid. However as soon as he was discharged from hospital, he returned to painting and has produced over 120 works of art. This exhibition charts his journey to recovery through the imposed isolation of both illnesses and lockdown - opportunities to observe nature more closely in this scenic area of the North West. Michael’s work may be seen from Tues 27th July to Thurs 19th August. Sheila Tearle (01995) 603816 Judy Osborne (01995) 600996 www.garstangartssociety.org.uk fb: /artcentre.garstang

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GARSTANG WALKING FESTIVAL Normally we would hold the Garstang Walking Festival in May, but this year we needed to wait a little longer as we progress through the roadmap out of lockdown. We are making plans to be back with the 2021 festival on Sat 28th Aug to Wed 1st Sept. There will be five days of walks and activities and something for all abilities to enjoy. It might be a little later in the year but it will be worth the wait! After so long in our homes, Garstang Walking Festival is the perfect way to rediscover our beautiful scenery, heritage and, of course, the friendliest walk guides! For now, save the date and we will post further details as soon as bookings are open. Details will be posted on our Garstang Walking Festival Facebook page and at the Visit Garstang tourist information centre. Keith Montgomery fb: @garstangwalkingfestival

PARKINSON’S UK Hello everyone, remember us? We are looking forward to meeting all of our members and friends in person after this long break. Providing that the Covid roadmap has been successful we will be holding an awareness and fundraising event at Scorton Village Hall from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Tea, coffee or juice with a biscuit or home made cake will be available. Between 11:30am and 1:30pm there will be a light lunch menu. There will be also be books for sale and a small bric-abrac stall. You can even try your luck on the tombola. See you there. For more information or to volunteer to help us in any way, give us a call. Steve Hardaker (01995) 608962

GARSTANG ARTS & CRAFT Facebook Group Buy local arts and crafts or sell your work for free. If you are an amateur artist or home crafter and live within 20 miles of Garstang you can use the group to showcase, and hopefully sell, your work online. All items must be handmade or art/craft related (packing pre-made/packaged items into a box is not a handmade product). fb: @Garstang Arts & Crafts

BABAS BABY & TODDLER GROUP Hello to all the Parents and Carers who come to our Wednesday morning group. Hope you are all keeping well. Hopefully we will be opening again in September. We’ll keep you updated. Have a great summer, look forward to seeing you all again. Dorothy Gorst (01995) 606226

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GARSTANG HERITAGE SOCIETY Preserving the history & heritage of the former Garstang Rural District Poppy Trail QR Codes We have been made aware of a problem with the QR codes on the Poppy Trail plaques that link to our new website. We are working hard to rectify this and hope to have the trail up and running again very soon. WW2 We are still looking for information about people from the Garstang Rural District who served in WW2, particularly those who served in the Far East to add to the Poppy Trail section of our website. If you have any information, pictures, or details please get in touch we would love to hear from you. Garstang Show Some good news. We will be at Garstang Show in the Horticultural Marquee on Sat 7th

Aug (Covid restrictions permitting). Please come and visit us, see what we are all about and take look at our latest projects. Or just come in for a chat! Get Involved If you would like support or get involved in your local heritage, then drop us an email. Peter Ryder e: garstangheritagecentre@gmail.com www.garstangheritagesociety.org

CENTENARY ANNIVERSARY Unveiling of the War Memorial The Union flag will be hoisted at the Barton, Bilsborrow and Myerscough War Memorial in Bilsborrow village on Wed 18th Aug. The event marks the centenary anniversary of the unveiling of the memorial on Thurs 18th Aug 1921 by General Sir Archibald Hunter GCB

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CENTENARY ANNIVERSARY (cont) GCVO DSO TD MP, Colonel of The King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment and member of parliament for Lancaster. In 1921, the national anthem was sung followed by the hymn ‘O God, our Help in Ages Past’. General Sir Archibald then addressed the assembled congregation and unveiled the memorial. On it were listed the names of fourteen men from the three parishes who died in the Great War and those of eighty-seven who also served and lived to return home. The venerable Phipps John Hornby, Archdeacon of Lancaster, gave the dedication followed by prayers and the communal singing of the hymn ‘Lead, Kindly Light’. Finally a detachment of soldiers from The King’s Own Regiment fired a salute of three volleys and buglers sounded ‘Last Post’ and ‘Reveille’. Roy Bassnett - Clerk of Myerscough & Bilsborrow Parish Council

dedicated team which goes out watering regularly, usually in the evenings. Well done to everyone who keeps going with the watering cans. You know who you are! Have you noticed how well the new raised bed on the left of the village hall entrance is doing? The orange geums have been outstanding. Great choice of plants for our bee hotel. We are grateful for the local businesses and community support which we’ve had this year. We didn’t know if the pandemic would stop us gardening, but we have more volunteers than ever and are delighted to have such a great Bloom team. If you fancy lending a hand, please come along (with trowel) and meet the team on Tuesdays, 10:00am at Catterall Village Hall or Wednesdays, 7:00pm at Stone Cross Community Garden.

CATTERALL IN BLOOM Hello everyone and after a scorching June, we wonder what July will bring? We have an exciting date for your diary: the RHS North West in Bloom judges will be visiting our village on the morning of Tues 20th July. Let’s show them what fabulous gardeners we are and that we’re proud of our village by keeping front gardens and pavements tidy. You are welcome to chat to the judges if you see them out and about. Catterall in Bloom’s main task, after preparing and planting the community garden along with the large containers throughout the village, was watering. We also have a new flowerbed at the side of the village hall where the perennials are just setting down their roots, and watering regularly is essential. Keeping the gorgeous plants alive requires a hard working and

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CATTERALL IN BLOOM (cont) Thank you from the Bloom team for all your kind words of encouragement Netta Parker t: (01995) 605385 e: annettaparker@hotmail.co.uk

GARSTANG IN BLOOM The Bloom team have worked very hard throughout the last few weeks planting out the summer bedding into the beds, barrels and troughs. This has included the Arts Centre and Cherestanc Square this year. We hope that you have noticed them! In the week beginning Mon 19th July, the judges from the RHS North West in Bloom were in town to award their marks. We crossed our fingers for sunshine and hoped that everything looked wonderfully floral for the visit. Don’t forget that we’re always ready to welcome new volunteers, so if you’d like to come and help us prepare for this date, please do. You don’t even need to do any gardening - litter-picking and sweeping may be enticing alternatives!

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Speaking of litter-picking, we had lots of helpers for our latest session with Wyre Borough Council as part of the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. This cleared Garstang of a great deal of litter after the sunny Bank Holiday weekend.

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Our plant sale on the High St was also very successful and we raised a record amount of over £600 towards our funds. Thank you to all who contributed and bought plants, pots and seeds. The Bloomers meet every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm at the High St car park if you want to join us. Gill Bergman e: gill.bergman@hotmail.co.uk fb: ‘Garstang in Bloom’

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SCORTON CHARITY TEAS During July and August, Scorton Village Hall will be open and serving teas every Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Our Charity Teas project aims to open the Village Hall to more visitors and, more importantly, help support local charitable groups organisations. • • • •

Sun 4th July – St John’s Hospice Sun 11th July – Friends of Scorton School Sun 18th July – Scorton WI Sun 25th July – St John’s Hospice.

Please do come along to Scorton for tea, cake and sandwiches and support these organisations. We didn’t get the chance to repeat Scorton charity teas last summer so let’s make it a success. Joanne Golton t: 01524 791818 e: scortonvillagehall@outlook.com

THE AVENUE ART GROUP This new art group in a non-profit community group for those with some experience in watercolours. We will meet at Kirkland Memorial Hall from 10:00am - 3:00pm on Fridays from Fri 2nd July onwards. There is a joining fee of £15 (includes first session) and then it is £10 per session. This fee is to cover hall rental and expenses for running the group. Any profit will be used to pay for guest artists and an annual exhibition. All sessions must be booked and paid for in advance. To keep us Covid safe we are limiting numbers but we still have some spaces left if anyone wants to join. Dr Diane Nicholsby t: 07974 119059 e: Diane.Nicholsby@gmail.com

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Restarting Coffee Stop, our community cafe in both Catterall and Inglewhite is very important to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for a cuppa.

We continue to enjoy meeting together on a Sunday morning and long for when booking to save a seat will not be necessary!

To save having to limit numbers and to ensure adherence to the guidance we feel that in light of the government’s recent announcement, it’s best to wait a little longer. Thank you for your patience. Look out for dates in the next edition of Focus Magazine or check the church website. Details of online services and activities for all ages are available there too. We look forward to opening our doors and sharing a warm welcome with you all as soon as restrictions safely allow. Enjoy the summer days ahead. Lesley Hardman www.inglewhitechurch.org.uk

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We trust you are enjoying the beautiful summer weather and are making the most of being able to meet up outdoors in larger numbers. We wanted to remind you that although our usual activities aren’t back to pre-pandemic levels we are still here and will support you in whatever way we are able. Our website has a lot of advice and helpful links (including to all our on-line services) and details of the kids and youth meetings that are running. To book for our Sunday services please ring the church office or email bookings@ garstangfmc.org.uk. For all other queries please use the email below. Katie Devany t: 01995 602852 e: www.garstangfmc.org.uk

GARSTANG QUAKERS Everyone is welcome at Quaker meeting for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:30am at the Friends Meeting House, Calder House Lane, Garstang PR3 1ZE. We’ve been careful to put all the precautions in place to keep you safe. We worship online too, via Zoom. Woodbrooke also holds several online meetings for worship throughout the week. You can find details at www.woodbrooke. org.uk/about/online-mfw Please feel free to get in touch. We look forward to seeing you soon. Julie Valentine t: (01995) 601863 e: garstangquakers@gmail.com

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CALDER VALE METHODIST CHAPEL Our Sunday morning Services are continuing at 10:45am with our ministers or visiting preachers leading the worship. On Sun 4th July it will be a family service led by Mrs Shirley Townley. We await guidance updates with regards to singing and refreshments. Recently Rachael has been singing for us. It is good to just listen to and concentrate on the words. The Zoom services continue and I can let you have the links. There is a morning service and an evening one. Also available written material for each week. Our take-away lunches continue. Please give me a ring to book one by Wednesday evening. Tony usually delivers just after 1:00pm every Friday. By this time there is lots of parking room in the Mill Square. We are holding another pop-up cake stall. This time it is on Fri 2nd July from 12 noon to 1:30pm. There will be lots to choose from. It will be donations only and these will go to help Isaac (a Calder Vale teenager) reach his target for the local scout trip to Malawi next year. It should have been last year but, as you can imagine, fundraising for the group has been very difficult. We want to do well for Isaac and to encourage him in this exciting venture of a lifetime. If you can donate cakes etc. please do get in touch and we can arrange delivery/collection. For the second year we are missing our summer songs of praise. We look forward to happier times when in methodist tradition we can sing together again. One of our favourite hymns at songs of praise is ‘Be Still for the Presence of the Lord’. This song was written by Dave Evans and speaks about the God who is encountered by Jacob and by Moses and by Elijah, about the God who walks with Peter and James and John, being with us – here – now – as real to us as he was to them. Be still for the power of

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the Lord is moving in this place, do we know that power? Do we feel that presence? We pray that we do feel His presence in these difficult and uncertain times.

The ladies of Garstang Phoenix WI have been invited to an afternoon get together at the home of one of our committee members.

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TABLE TOP SALE St Luke’s Church, Winmarleigh will be holding a table top sale at Cabus Village Hall on Sun 1st Aug from 9:00am - 2:00pm to raise funds. If you would like to book a table, £8 each, please call Joyce Smith on (01995) 603581, Irene Pye on (01995) 605660 or Ruby Briggs on (01995) 601069. There will be refreshments available on the day. Covid restrictions on numbers may be in place, subject to government guidance at the time. Ruby Briggs

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This has been arranged for Wed 11th Aug at 2:00pm (weather permitting). To give some idea of the members wishing to attend, please contact me on the number below. We look forward to seeing everybody on what we hope will be a perfect summers day. Lesley Wilson (01995) 605274

GARSTANG WINE CIRCLE The final meeting of the circle for the 2020/21 year was held on Mon 21st June, although the Focus Magazine print deadline has not allowed me to provide a full report from the meeting. The meeting was a wine related quiz together with a member’s choice, giving everyone an opportunity to present their selected wine. It has been an interesting year, but due to the availability of technology we have been able to keep the circle alive with a programme of Zoom meetings. We hope that for the 2021/22 season we will be back in the Arts Centre for our meetings, although we are exploring the possibility of allowing those who do not wish to attend because of health issues, the opportunity to participate remotely. Only time and the progress in controlling Covid will tell if that ambition can be fulfilled. An event planned for the summer is a picnic, which will be held on Sun 15th Aug. This is based on the hope that restrictions will have been further eased by that date allowing this outside event to take place, and for members to meet up face-to-face. Alan will circulate details to members, and we can only hope that the weather treats us favourably. Mervyn Stokes

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB much a part of everyone’s vocabulary). All meetings were via Zoom and therefore we could access presenters from nationwide locations. Our thanks go to our programme secretary, John Moxham for making some excellent choices. By the time this article is in print, we will have four of our summer outings remaining, which are: Hello to everyone, camera enthusiasts or otherwise. If we were dining out, we would be between courses, having a little respite. Our ’20-’21 programme has come to an end and we now await the new season which will start on Wed 1st September. On reflection, the past year has been as good as was possible given the situation (I refuse to use the word ‘Covid’. It has become too

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont) my late appearance was accompanied with sunshine and a colourful sky. If the Garstang Show does take place this year on Sat 7th Aug, the club will have a stall in the horticultural marquee with the aim of attracting some new members. I must end this article on a sad note. I have to inform readers and club members past and present of the passing of one of our popular members, Bill Hansell. Bill had been a member for a number of years and was an excellent and successful photographer, his name engraved on many of our trophies. He was always willing to give of his time and experience to those lesser mortals in the club. He would always be amongst the friendly jousting bouts between members and their specific marques of equipment, Nikon v Canon v Sony etc. but as most will agree, it’s not the camera but the person behind it ! r Open fo & s s busine g in r e adh ty fe a s o t es guidelin

His most recent award was that of holding Photographer of the Year 2020-2021. Skills indeed. I have attached one of Bill’s images, a favourite of mine. He leaves behind his wife Pat and his family and we offer them our most sincere condolences at this sad time. R.I.P. Bill. Maurice Barker www.garstangcameraclub.co.uk

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) Find out more and download step-by-step guides through our digital library. www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-andarchives/libraries/digital-library/ You can also keep up to date by following Lancashire Libraries on social media. Home Library Service You can use the Home Library Service if you can’t get to a library because of your age, disability, poor physical or mental health, caring responsibilities or mobility problems. You may want to use the service all the time or for a short period, such as only in winter or when recovering from an illness or operation. A friend, relative or carer can collect books for you. If you can’t arrange for someone to collect them for you, volunteers can deliver your books to you free of charge.

If you are interested in joining the Home Library Service or for more information, get in touch. Mobile Library For further information of times and stops near you please call or email Glenys.on 0771 754 3763 or garstang.mobile.ml3@ lancashire.gov.uk Further Information For current opening hours, please visit our website or contact us using the details below: t: 0300 123 6703 e: garstang.library@lancashire.gov.uk Telephone renewals: 0300 123 6704 www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-andarchives fb: @LancsLibraries twitter: @LancsLibraries

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With the increase of the Delta variant in our area it is very important that patients receive both doses of the vaccine as soon as possible. Please encourage all your family and friends who are eligible, but have not yet had their vaccinations, to book in as soon as they receive their invitation. Appointments are available throughout the area at the NHS vaccination centres for first doses and second doses for those who did not receive their first doses here. If you believe you are due or overdue your second dose with us, please contact our Covid vaccination line on (01995) 607370. We are actively posting updates on our Facebook page and website (details below), so please do keep an eye out for the latest announcements. Our ongoing thanks to Garstang Volunteer Force and to everyone who has given up their time to support the vaccination clinics.

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GARSTANG MEDICAL CENTRE We really could not do it without you. Also grateful thanks to Garstang Town Council and Kepple Lane Park Trust for giving permission for our staff members to park on the scout hut car park, therefore allowing sufficient space for our patients to attend the clinics. Covid Testing As a practice we are experiencing and expecting to see a further increase in respiratory illness including coughs, fevers, colds and sore throats as well as Covid cases. If you experience symptoms of Covid (fever/temperature, new cough, loss of taste or smell) it is still really important to isolate and book a PCR test online or by ringing 119. This is the case even if you have been vaccinated. Please do not ignore possible symptoms. Telephone Access We are aware that patients are having

difficulty getting through to the surgery by telephone at peak times. Our services are currently under extreme pressure from an unprecedented demand. This is being experienced by practices nationally as well as locally. This is no doubt, in part, due to the restrictions imposed by the lockdowns which have led to some patients postponing health care until recent months. It is also due to the restrictions we have had to impose at the surgery due to Covid. Patients are asked not to come to the surgery to book appointments or raise queries at the reception desk as we need to minimise footfall into the surgery in order to maintain the building as Covid safe. This obviously puts greater pressure on the telephone system and patients are having to queue for much longer than we would like. Please do try to avoid calling the surgery in the morning if you do not require an appointment or home visit. We do apologise for the difficulties patients are facing and would like to reassure you that we are actively recruiting and training new staff in order to address these access problems and would ask for your patience in the interim. Minor Ailments As the weather improves don’t let minor ailments like hay fever ruin your plans Pharmacists are healthcare professionals that can offer advice and provide over-thecounter medication for minor ailments like hay fever, sunburn, upset stomach, aches and pains. Hay fever is a common allergic condition that affects up to one in five people at some point in their life. Symptoms include: sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes which you’ll experience if you have an allergic reaction to tree pollen (released during spring), grass pollen (released during the end of spring

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GARSTANG MEDICAL (cont) and beginning of summer) or weed pollen (released late autumn). There’s currently no cure for hay fever, but most people can relieve symptoms with treatment. The most effective way to control hay fever is to avoid exposure to pollen, however this is very difficult, particularly during the summer months when you want to spend more time outdoors. Treatment options for hay fever include antihistamines, which can help to prevent an allergic reaction from occurring and corticosteroids (steroids), which help to reduce inflammation and swelling. You usually only need to contact your GP surgery if: •

you can’t control your symptoms with over-the-counter medications, or you have troublesome side effects caused by the medication

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you’re experiencing persistent complications of hay fever, such as worsening of asthma or repeated episodes of sinusitis the pattern of your symptoms is unusual, such as occurring during the winter or only at your workplace (it’s likely that another substance other than pollen is responsible, and further testing will be needed to confirm this)

Hayfever Self-care Advice • • • • • •

Put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen Wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes Shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off Stay indoors whenever possible Keep windows and doors shut as much as possible Vacuum regularly and dust with a damp

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It was disappointing news to hear that lockdown rules will remain in place until at least Mon 19th July. This will be a disappointment for many and will cause more problems for all sorts of businesses. We can all do our bit by wherever possible buying local. We have many great local businesses at the heart of our town and around our district. Town Council Vacancies If you have been keeping up with town council notices you will have seen that we have two vacancies on the town council. Wyre Council has informed the town council that ‘the last time for a request for an election to be held to fill the vacancies on the town council had passed and there was no request received’. This being the case, the elections rules require the town council to co-opt two people to fill the vacancies as soon as practicable. Would you like to become a Garstang Town

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GARSTANG COUNCIL (cont) Councillor? Are you interested in what happens in Garstang and would like to find out more? Would you like to be part of a decision making council, helping with community projects and generally making Garstang a better place to live, work and visit? Garstang Town Council represents the needs and concerns of all age groups within the community and meets every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30pm For further information or details please contact the clerk. Applications should be emailed to the clerk or sent to Garstang Town Council, Garstang Police Station, Moss Lane, Garstang PR3 1HB. The deadline for applications is Fri 16th July at 5:00pm The agenda for an extraordinary virtual meeting will be published on Wed 21st July and the selection meeting to consider the vacancies will be held on Mon 26th July at 7:30pm. Greater Garstang Partnership Board The town council working with Wyre Council have established the Greater Garstang Partnership Board and we are fortunate to have Jan Finch in the role of chairman. Many of you will know Jan for the great work she has done in Wyre and Catterall. The board is tasked with developing a strategic plan for Garstang and the surrounding district. It has a very broad remit and will look at anything and everything that can bring benefit to the future success of the area. It will be looking for involvement from all parts of our community, business and social, with strong focus on enhancing what Garstang and district has to offer. The Board replaces the Market Town Working Group Strategic team which was being led by Cllr Pearson. I expect there will be regular updates on the progress the board is making in this magazine.

Remembrance Sunday We are currently planning for Remembrance Sunday which despite being 5 months away will quickly come round. We are also about to start planning for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee which is scheduled to take place from Thurs 2nd June 2022 to Sun 5th June 2022. It is anticipated that there will be many events happening throughout the country over an extended period. Great British Spring Clean Garstang Town Council took part in the Great British Spring Clean; led by councillors Pearson and Webster, by organising a litter pick on Sat 12th June in Garstang. It was a beautiful day and enjoyed by all. Fourteen litter pickers including a number of children joined. All equipment was supplied by Wyre Council and everyone enjoyed helping keep our town looking tip top with many residents LOCAL INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SINCE 2008

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asking about the next litter picking event. This is something we hope to arrange on a regular basis. If you would like to join in with the next litter pick, please contact Cllr Webster via email at elizabeth.webster@ garstangtowncouncil.gov.uk

Changes to Wyre’s Cabinet

As always, we are keen to hear your thoughts on how the Town Council are doing, and about any issues or concerns that you would like us to look into. Much of our information is available online at our website or you can call our town clerk. Next Meeting Our next meeting will be held on Mon 19th July starting at 7:30pm, at Garstang St Thomas’ Parish and Community Hall. Edwina Parry - Town Clerk t: 07592 792 801 e: clerk@garstangtowncouncil.gov.uk www.garstangtowncouncil.org

Following the Lancashire County Council elections in May earlier this year, a number of changes to Wyre’s Cabinet have been made. Councillor Alan Vincent has been elected Deputy Leader of Lancashire County Council with responsibility for Resources, HR and Property. Councillor Vincent has therefore stepped down as Deputy Leader of Wyre Council and Portfolio Holder for Resources. Taking his position on Wyre’s Cabinet and Deputy Leader position is Councillor Michael Vincent. Councillor Alice Collinson has also joined Wyre’s Cabinet as Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy and Economic Development. Commenting on the changes, Councillor Michael Vincent said, ‘I sincerely look forward to taking on the role of Deputy Leader at Wyre and working with officers and councillors in my role as Resources Portfolio Holder. ‘In my career as a councillor I have been fortunate enough to work on some fantastic projects and I look forward to continuing this as your Deputy Leader.’ Councillor Alan Vincent, commented, ‘I will deeply miss my role as Wyre’s Deputy Leader and Resources Portfolio Holder, but I look forward to my new role as Deputy Leader of Lancashire County Council. ‘I hope that I can help bring about great changes to the whole of Lancashire and add a Wyre perspective to the county’s Cabinet.’ Councillor Alan Vincent remains a Wyre Councillor for the Victoria and Norcross ward. Councillor Alice Collinson, the new Portfolio Holder for Planning Policy and Economic Development, commented, ‘I look forward to working with officers and councillors on some fantastic projects including Project Neptune which will see a new fish and food processing facility built on the Fleetwood Docks. ‘I previously held the position of Mayor for

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present final recommendations to Parliament by July 2023. Publication of the initial proposals today is the first time people get to see what the map of new constituencies might look like. The rules that the Commission work to are such that wide scale change is inevitable. Under the proposals announced today, just under 10% of the existing 533 English constituencies remain unchanged. Members of the public are encouraged to visit www.bcereviews.org.uk/node/6487 to view maps showing the proposed new boundaries for the North West and provide feedback before the consultation closes on Mon 2nd Aug. People can comment on anything from where the proposed new boundary lines are to the names of the constituencies. There will be a further two rounds of consultation in 2022. Following the conclusion of all three consultation periods, the commission will

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WYRE FLOOD ACTION GROUP I joined other flood forum members in June for the quarterly meeting (held remotely) and took part in discussions on familiar topics with paid officers from the Environment Agency, Lancashire County Council, Wyre Council and Natural England and members of the local flood forums from river towns and villages. There are issues concerning Churchtown, St Michaels, Great and Little Eccleston, Out Rawcliffe, Hambleton, Preesall and Thornton Cleveleys which officers are studying and finding solutions for. Cleaning and maintenance of the natural and built drainage system is at the heart of much of the debate. The list of issues and actions produced for each meeting demonstrates the revolving nature of drainage and flood prevention.

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WYRE FLOOD ACTION GROUP (cont) There is always something to repair, for example a drain beneath the A586 at Churchtown which issues into the Wyre will necessitate over night closure in July to deal with a suspected blockage. The west gate of the Garstang Flood Storage Basin is due to be replaced and work on the re lining of a 900ml drain in Green Lane East by contractors continues. In the meantime, United Utilities strives to maintain water quality for Wyre and coastal residents. Take a look at the following article to find out more...

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PROBLEM PESTICIDES (cont) and Diazinon, an insecticide used to treat parasites of sheep such as blow-fly, ticks and lice. Even small amounts of these chemicals can pollute several kilometres of river. They can enter watercourses via surface water flows or through drainage channels and subsurface drains, which is particularly likely if they are applied just before heavy rainfall. Pesticides can also enter watercourses directly due to spillages, improper disposal, or from spray drift in windy conditions. The insecticide diazinon can also enter watercourses via leaks from the baths which sheep are dipped in during treatment or drips from treated sheep. Pesticides, if used incorrectly or carelessly can be damaging to the environment. For example, at a high enough concentration, diazinon is highly toxic to aquatic insects such as caddisflies, mayflies and freshwater shrimp. Healthy populations of these species are vital for a healthy river; they provide important ecosystem functions such as decomposition and provide a food source for a wide range of fish and birds, some of which are protected species in the Wyre catchment and across the UK. Research has also shown that at high concentrations diazinon can damage the olfactory systems of Atlantic salmon, which can impact their migration ability. Since 2018 the Wyre Rivers Trust have been working with United Utilities, the Environment Agency and Catchment Sensitive Farming to monitor concentrations of certain pesticides within the upper Wyre catchment. This has involved taking water samples at 20 sites on the Wyre and its tributaries during the summer months and into autumn when pesticide use is at its highest. In 2020: •

seven different herbicides and one insecticide were detected, including one

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80% of samples tested for herbicides contained one or more herbicide

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40% of samples tested for herbicides contained concentrations that meant treatment would be required in order to make them safe to drink

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50% of samples tested for insecticides contained diazinon

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Concentrations of pesticides were particularly high at Dolphinholme, Street Brook and Foxhouses Brook

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PROBLEM PESTICIDES (cont) •

Check that the product will control your problem before buying it

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Do not apply pesticides if rain is expected in the next 48 hours

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Work out exactly how much you will need and avoid buying more than you will use in a year

BEN WALLACE MP In my last article for Focus, I spoke about restrictions being eased. Unfortunately, since that time, it has been necessary to slow the easing down slightly. Quite rightly, there is still a great deal of hope and optimism that we are past the worst and there are brighter days ahead.

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Do not use within 6m of any watercourse

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If you do find you have left over solution, find a patch of permitted plants or weeds to spray the excess onto. Do not pour it onto bare soil where it can build up in groundwater

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Do not use surface water drains to dispose of unwanted pesticide. They often lead straight to the river

To keep up to date with the latest restrictions please go to the government’s website: www. gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirusrestrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do

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Empty weed killer containers should be rinsed three times, adding the washings to the spray solution

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Always keep chemicals in their original containers

The government has also prepared a useful guide for businesses - www.gov.uk/ coronavirus/business-support - which includes information about working safely, the restrictions in place and financial and other support which is available.

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Dispose of unwanted pesticides at your licensed local authority waste site - Fleetwood, Longridge, Lancaster or Preston Household Waste Recycling Centre accept chemical waste

Why not keep your garden wildlife friendly by going pesticide free? Many lawn “weeds” such as dandelions, thistles and nettles provide important food sources for bees and other pollinators. To learn more about the project visit www. wyreriverstrust.org/franklaw-safeguardzone or contact lucy@wyreriverstrust.org Tom Myerscough

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Wyre Council’s website (www.wyre.gov. uk) also provides a wealth of information including details of the support available to businesses. Testing is extremely important. Some local pharmacists have reported they are out of stock of the rapid lateral flow tests. Please note home testing kits which contain seven tests can be ordered on line by visiting www. gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateralflow-tests The NHS website also includes details of where you can collect home test kits.. See the following link for more details: https://www. nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ testing/regular-rapid-coronavirus-testsif-you-do-not-have-symptons/

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) PC Kev Berry On a non-Covid subject, I would like to wish PC Kev Berry a very happy retirement from policing. Kev has been the Poulton and Over Wyre neighbourhood police officer for a number of years and I have always found him approachable and helpful. Kev joined the police back in 1992 and I am sure has witnessed many changes. I was lucky enough to ride with Kev around his area during a patrol and witnessed first hand his enthusiasm and professionalism. As well as undertaking all the usual work we expect of police officers, I often came into contact with him when he was helping in matters which many of us wouldn’t usually consider to be police work, such as helping people with mental health problems, homeless people and checking on the welfare of older people. Kev will be missed. I am sure I am speaking

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) please head to my Crowdfunder page – www.crowdfunder.co.uk/catsmithmp Local Foodbank & Foodshare Service It’s brilliant news that there is now a dedicated foodbank and Foodshare service in Over Wyre, operated by Natasha Wright in Knott End and Preesall. A big congratulations to her and her team for setting up this muchneeded resource. They have recently become a ‘not for profit community interest company’ and they hope to continue and expand both the services they offer and the geographical area they cover. Last week the team helped 52 families out with food and shopping for residents that couldn’t get out. They provided free foodbank parcels to 21 families (68 individuals) and Foodshare to 23 families (82 individuals).

The charge for Foodshare starts at £2.50 and you can get more information by calling the helpline on (01253) 810628 (9:00am 5:00pm). Please don’t suffer in silence. If you have a problem, call the number and one of the team will do their best to help you out. School Communities in Over Wyre It’s been a busy month and it was a privilege to be able to pay tribute to local teachers, support staff, parents and pupils at schools across Fleetwood and Lancaster when I took part in an important debate in Parliament about children and young people. In particular I highlighted the fabulous things some of the school communities in Over Wyre have been doing. At Carter’s Charity on Pilling Lane in Preesall, the children and staff have created an allotment at the front of the school where children have planted and grown all sorts

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) of fruit and veg. They are now selling their produce to make money to buy more seeds. At Fleetwood’s Charity, Preesall’s ‘School on the Hill’, families have bought and planted fruit trees to create a beautiful orchard which will be enjoyed by generations to come. Congratulations to all involved. Children & Young People The debate I was taking part in focussed on a health crisis that is making many young people’s lives intolerable. Recent data from NHS Digital suggests that one in six young people has a probable mental health disorder which can have far reaching impacts on young people’s educational outcomes, their future earnings and their relationships. According to the charity, YoungMinds half of all mental health problems manifest by o We als ton in s g lo supply of logs & ets bags, n ﬁregrates g, n li d e kin h mor & muc

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On July 1st I shall be 82 years of age with nearly 50 years in the window blinds business. I think it’s time to retire! The business is due to cease trading at the end of June 2021, however negotiations are currently taking place that may enable it to carry on under new management. Jean, who has worked with me since 1987 is also looking forward to retiring. She has been a real stalwart, part of the fixtures and fittings. She is not only good at making blinds, but has been a good ambassador, always cheerful and helpful on the phone. I would like to thank all of my customers who have dealt with me over the many years. It’s been a real pleasure meeting so many intersting people and enjoying so many thousands of cups of teas etc! Thanks again.

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CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG month. That’s enough to screen 10 young folks for undiagnosed heart conditions so a huge thank you to everyone who has been instrumental in achieving this. The great news is that CRY’s screening programme has re-started and we are Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund currently in the process of organising our Life seems to have gone from almost next screening event which will be held later standstill to a race against time to fit in as in the year (but of course we have to make many events as we can before the summer is sure our plans are covid secure before this over or another dreaded lockdown happens! can happen)! Watch out for our banners and logos around If you wish to have a CRY screening before the area as sales and events are organised Matt’s is confirmed and you are willing to and happen very quickly at the moment. travel go to www.testmyheart.org.uk By A clothing collection, a day at the St Michael’s clicking on the link at the bottom of that and Bilsborrow car boot sale, further page you can also fill in an online form to mask sales by kind courtesy of Pat Collins register your interest in a CRY screening. (together with customers of Nicksons) You will then be informed directly via email and generous donations from our lovely when screenings in the north west become neighbours have resulted in over £500 being available and that will include ours nearer added to the screening pot during the last the time.

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CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG (cont) As I write, a young Danish footballer, Christian Eriksen, is in hospital after collapsing very publicly on the pitch during Denmark’s opening Euro 2020 game against Finland. Thankfully his condition is said to be stable as a result of the wonderful immediate medical response. Whilst this recognises the important role of rapid CPR and use of defibrillators, it is also essential to note that the majority of collapses and sudden cardiac arrests happen at home when people are alone, resting or asleep. Undoubtedly proactive screening can and does save lives, as our events at Garstang have mercifully verified, and we are so thankful for that. CRY’s own research has shown that testing young people between the ages of 14 and 35 has lead to an 89% reduction in Young Sudden Cardiac Deaths (YSCD) which is

an absolutely outstanding achievement, but what about the agony and suffering of that remaining 11%? We understand that no screening programme is ever going to be foolproof but, as a family who have lost someone so precious to this silent killer and have no answers as to why he died, we feel further research is unquestionably vital in reducing this figure too and hope it won’t be too long before the fund is in a position to give some practical support towards CRY’s valiant efforts. We’d love to know your thoughts on this so if you see us out and about stop and have a chat or contact us on the details below. Paula Hesmondhalgh t: 07785 106 976 e: paulahez.ph@gmail.com fb: @The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund

GREY MATTER TEST (ans page 51) 1. Which is the only star in our solar system? 2. What was Mr Jones’s job other than a Corporal in Dad’s Army? 3. Which organization replaced the League of Nations? 4. Which motorway goes across the Pennines west to east? 5. Who cut off Van Gogh’s ear? 6. How many lines in a sonnet? 7. In which TV series did detective Simon Templar appear? 8. Which story was Westside Story based on? 9. What was Lady Churchill’s reaction to Graham Sutherland’s portrait of her husband? 10. What is the deepest land gorge in the world? 11. In the 1960’s, who did James Earl Ray

assassinate? 12. The Old Bailey figure of Justice holds a sword and what else? 13. The 2013 film Rush was about which type of sport? 14. Which racehorse was stolen in 1983 never to be seen again? 15. Who had an 80s No 1 with the song Take My breath Away? 16. Which St Bernard with a musical name bounded onto the silver screen in 1992? 17. The Manchester ship canal runs from Manchester to which other city? 18. What was the nickname of the landscape gardener Lancelot Brown? 19. Which is darker – muscovado or demerara sugar? 20. In which city is the National Railway Museum?

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SOROPTIMISTS Women Inspiring Action, Transforming Lives It doesn’t seem two minutes since our last report but here we are again – and busier than ever. Like they say, time flies when you’re having fun! This month we have been giving more attention to climate change. It’s our organisation’s main thrust this year so we’re seeing what small changes we can do

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WOW Women We also looked into a report on the Generation Equality Forum in Mexico, which has pledged to double the number of women and girls working in technology and innovation. The plea was ‘So, as a Soroptimist what will your contribution be?’ Soroptimist International Garstang’s answer – our WOW Women profiles. This is going to spotlight local women and girls entering into and succeeding in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) areas – a male dominated sector. You will be hearing a lot more about this soon. Blister Packs – and a Petition Finally, our petition of the month picked up on the blister/medicine package recycling that we have been involved in. We have held two hugely successful public collections of these in Garstang, and more will follow. The petition seeks to get all pharmaceutical companies to support the recycling of medicine packaging, an important element of the climate change agenda.

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BOOK REMEMBERS VILLAGE LIFE A hundred years ago this July the village of Crawshawbooth on the edge of the Pennine Hills held a pageant that lived in the memory of local residents all their lives. Stories about it passed on through families, going into village folklore.

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BOOK REMEMBERS VILLAGE (cont) The book is available by post, cheques made out to Rossendale Civic Trust. Please ring for details of BACS payment. All profits go to Rossendale Civic Trust, Registered Charity 503616.

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Last month Lancaster Singers met for the first time in 448 days to sing together in person.

We would like to extend an invitation to anyone out there who would like to join us for our remote singing sessions.

The rehearsal was in the playground of Bowerham Primary School. This was a longawaited and joyful event which was evident from the smiles on members’ faces as they sang. The pandemic has prevented the choir from singing together in person but they have met almost weekly on Zoom to learn, rehearse and keep in touch with one another. Throughout the past year, the director of music, Duncan Lloyd directed the Zoom singing and has created rehearsal tracks to help members learn their parts. The chair, Chris Haughton organised the sessions, as well as social events. The singers had not heard each other sing since March 2020 and it was wonderful to hear their voices joining together. They were accompanied on piano by Ian Tate. The weather couldn’t have been better and there was a lovely background of bird song in the evening sunshine. A small committee had taken great care to ensure all the Covid security guidelines were observed and although this meant that singers had to be seated appropriately distanced and had to avoid singing loudly, it didn’t take anything away from the enjoyment. The director of music, Duncan Lloyd was unable to attend so members of the choir stepped up to the podium to conduct familiar pieces that

It is as yet uncertain when the Lancaster Singers will be able to meet in person indoors but at least this gave us one opportunity to sing together.

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There are lots of people feeling lonely and isolated who are referred to our service. We can help by providing someone to talk to. If you are interested please get in touch (8:00am - 4:00pm Mon - Fri) t: 01772 416417 m: 07887 831672 e: mark.trent@lancashire.gov.uk

RSPCA Summer Open Day We are hoping to hold a Summer Open Day at the animal centre on Sun 25th July. This event is going to be very much dependent on local Covid restrictions nearer the time so please check before attending.

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The opening hours of our charity shop in Knott End have changed to Monday to Saturday, 10:00am - 3:00pm.

We don’t think he has had much human interaction as he can be nervous so he will benefit from having an adopter that has the time to build up his confidence and make him more comfortable.

Special Appeals Dawson found himself in our care after being taken to a local vets due to concerns that he was injured.

He enjoys treat time and will often approach you to take food directly from your hand. Grogu is looking for a female bunny who will provide him with much needed companionship.

We suspect that he may have been attacked by another cat leaving him with a painful bite wound on his leg. Following cage rest and pain relief, Dawson now has all four paws on the floor and is very keen to find a loving home. He is such an affectionate and friendly boy who loves a fuss so he is looking for a home where he will be the centre of attention.

Tetley came into our care after his previous owner was no longer able to care for him. He lived with an un-neutered male rabbit in his previous home

On arrival, he was very unsure but as the weeks have gone by, his confident and loving nature has really shown itself and he has found his voice too. Dawson is looking to be the only pet in the household and his new home will need to be able to offer him safe outdoor access away from busy main roads/ railway tracks as this boy cannot wait to go off and explore his new neighbourhood and garden. However he would need to be kept in for at least six weeks before this happens. Grogu arrived in our care after being removed from a multi-rabbit household. He is independent and loves to run around, much prefering all four

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WORKPLACE HEALTH PROJECT

however they fell out so had to be split up.

A ground-breaking new initiative that will improve the health and wellbeing of employees across Lancashire has received a multi-million pound funding boost today, Thursday 10 June.UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) healthy ageing challenge fund has given Ј3 million to an Active Lancashire led project which will upskill gym and leisure centre employees to conduct physical and mental health screenings in workplaces across the county.

Tetley is an inquisitive rabbit who isn’t that keen on being picked up. However he soon settles and begin to enjoy company. He loves his veggies and he will need plenty of fresh hay to munch away on his new home. Tetley is also looking for a female bunny who will provide him with much needed companionship. For further information on suitable rabbit accommodation and what is required in terms of space, please contact the branch. Hannah Kirrane - Animal Centre Manager t: (01253) 703000 e: enquiries@rspcablackpool.org.uk fb: @RSPCAlongview www.rspcablackpool.org.uk

Wyre Council, in partnership with Fylde Coast YMCA will be delivering health screenings across the borough over a three-year period. The Workplace Health Screening Project will target businesses with employees aged 50+ and SMEs that experience lower levels of productivity as a result of poor employee health. The screening tool and associated training programme have been developed by specialists from the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) School of Medicine and are consistent with the approach used in NHS medical practices to identify conditions that can lead to poor health in later life. Businesses will then be offered a range of supportive interventions for employees, based on the outcomes of the screenings, encompassing both physical and mental health support. The interventions will be delivered by a range of Lancashire-based providers and will empower employees with the tools to improve their overall health, whilst employers will benefit from increased productivity and resilience within their workforces. The project brings together a range of local and national partners and forms part of the wider ‘Business Health Matters’ programme which helps SMEs understand how they can support their staff; an issue that has been identified in a survey of more than 400 local business over the last 12 months.

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WORKPLACE HEALTH (cont) Adrian Leather, Chief Executive of Active Lancashire, said: ‘Business Health Matters represents a huge opportunity for Lancashire businesses to improve the health and wellbeing of their employees and to contribute to Lancashire’s economic recovery following the pandemic. Poor health results are responsible for half of the lost productivity in Lancashire, valued at Ј650 million, as well as the early retirement of 24,000 skilled workers who leave employment at least a decade before their planned retirement date. ‘By working with the innovative partners on this project, we are able to offer high quality, local and low-cost workplace health screenings and contribute to retaining valuable skills in the workforce, improving staff satisfaction and reducing long-term business disruption costs in businesses across Lancashire.’ Professor StJohn Crean, UCLan’s Pro ViceChancellor (Research and Enterprise), said: ‘We’re delighted this project has been backed with Ј3m in national funding because it will improve the mental and physical wellbeing of thousands of employees within Lancashire, contributing to the region’s economic prosperity and working towards achieving the levelling up agenda. Our newly developed training tools which not only enable leisure professionals to upskill themselves, but they will offer a vital work-based resource which will help ease the burden on our already stretched NHS.’

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Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, the UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, said: ‘Physical activity has a crucial role to play in workplace wellbeing, supporting not only physical health but also mental health, individual purpose, team ethos, productivity and organisational culture. ‘Organisations in the physical activity sector can play a lead role in improving the wellbeing of our nation’s workforce and this in turn will bring significant economic returns for UK plc. It is great to see this initiative bring together local bodies and leading experts in physical and mental health to make a real difference to Lancashire’s workforce and we believe projects such as this can support our ambitions to improve working life in the UK.’ Alongside the physical assessment, the project has brought together expertise from

Combining a Ј70,000 grant awarded in late 2020 for stage one of the project and additional funding from a range of partners, today’s announcement brings the total value of the project to Ј5.5 million. As one of only five projects receiving funding from the UKRI’s healthy ageing challenge, the initiative can now progress to three years of delivery and research with support from a range of partners including Lancashire Mind, ukactive, Lancashire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Chambers of Commerce,

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Lancashire Mind to integrate a mental health aspect for employees, making the screenings truly unique in their approach.

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Tommy McIlravey, CEO of Lancashire Mind, added: ‘The last 12 months have been challenging for many and the changing work landscape means that the mental health and wellbeing of staff is even more vital. The Business Health Matters project will help companies develop a strategy to position them as a forward-thinking employer and demonstrate they have the best interests of their staff at heart. ‘Openly discussing and supporting mental health in the workplace can boost staff morale and productivity by stopping issues from escalating, helping you to keep highly skilled and valuable members of staff in the workplace.’ www.businesshealthmatters.org.uk

Many thanks to Hambleton Hardware Store and The Main Grill in Inskip for the amount raised in their collecting tins. Also Fylde Flowers for their donation. Their continued support is very much appreciated. Special thanks to everyone for your support. Even during this awful pandemic we have raised £16,400 this past financial year Val Southward & Jean Horner t: (01253) 700555 fb: Help Beat Cancer – Wyre

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This is the weather! The bowling season is in full swing and everyone is enjoying this lovely, warm summer.

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Calder Vale Country Club has a spacious concert room which is available for hire for special occasions such as birthdays, christenings etc. Rates and very reasonable and a bar is available.

What better way to spend a half hour or more than in the surroundings of our delightful green, located next to the main car park in the heart of Garstang? The fresh air and socialising are as beneficial as the mild exercise that bowling provides. We run team and club events for those who like a bit of competition. It is an inexpensive hobby and we welcome all age ranges.

For more information, get in touch.

If your football, cricket and hockey days are behind you and golf is too time consuming, come on down! Ideally we would like a few more younger players. To arrange a free introduction to bowls (we will provide a selection of woods to suit) get in touch.

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Garstang Focus Magazine - July 20121

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Workplace Health Project

Book Remembers Village Life

Neighbourhood Policing Team

Grey Matter Test

Wyre Flood Action Group

Wyre Borough Council

Ben Wallace MP

Garstang Council

Garstang Library

Garstang Camera Club

Fairtrade

Catterall in Bloom

Garstang in Bloom

Garstang Medical Centre

Garstang Arts Centre

Cader Vale Methodist Chapel