Over Wyre Focus Magazine - October 2021 by Focus Magazines

FOCUS MAGAZINE 'The Green Book'

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OVER WYRE - Knott End - Preesall - Pilling - Stalmine - Hambleton

Issue 262 October 2021

COVID-19 Response: Autumn 2021 The country is learning to live with COVID-19, and the main line of defence is vaccination. The following safer behaviours and actions are practical steps you can take to help protect yourself and others.

Safer behaviours and actions

Get vaccinated

Wear a face covering in Meeting outdoors is safer. crowded and enclosed If you meet indoors, let settings where you come into fresh air in contact with people you do not normally meet

Try to stay at home if you are unwell

Wash your hands

Get tested, and self isolate if required

Download and use the NHS COVID-19 App

For more information, visit gov.uk

Welcome to Focus Magazine... Over Wyre Whist & Dominoes....................4 Meat Bingo............................................................4 OWSAC....................................................................4 Pilling Band 200 Club......................................4 Harmony & Health.............................................5 Choral Society.....................................................5 Pilling Lane WI....................................................6 Pilling Historical Society................................6 Knott End Railway.............................................6 Help Beat Cancer...............................................7 Over Wyre Art Society.....................................8 Over Wyre Probus Club..................................10 Local Resident Celebrates...........................10 Knott End Library...............................................12 Cardiac Risk in the Young..............................13 Poppy Appeal.......................................................15 Garstang Camera Club...................................15 North Fylde Photographic Society...........16 The Inner Wheel Club.....................................18 Soroptimists..........................................................19 Rotary Club............................................................23 Hambleton Gala 2020.....................................23 Preesall Bowling Club.....................................24 Lancashire West Trefoil Guild.....................24 1st Pilling Scout Group...................................26

Wyre Villa...............................................................27 Wyre Juniors.........................................................28 Garstang Speakers Club................................28 Ben Wallace MP.................................................29 Cat Smith MP........................................................30 Hambleton Parish Council............................34 Preesall Town Council.....................................35 Stalmine Parish Council.................................37 SSRA..........................................................................38 Wyre Council........................................................39 Carter’s Charity Primary School.................40 Seasonal Health Changes.............................43 RSPCA......................................................................45 Forest of Bowland.............................................47 Wyre Flood Forum............................................50 Hambleton URC..................................................53 Crossword..............................................................53 The School on the Hill.....................................55 Men’s Shed............................................................59 Knott End & Preesall in Bloom...................59 Grey Matter Test.................................................59 Sudoku.....................................................................60 Stalmine Wednesday Club...........................61 Lead Member for Older People.................62

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OVER WYRE WHIST & DOMINOES

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Fri 5th Oct, 2:00pm

Thurs 21st Oct, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Knott End Working Men’s Club

There will be a re-opening meeting of the Over Wyre Whist and Dominoes Club on Fri 5th Oct at 2:00pm. We hope as many members as possible can attend. We would also love to welcome any new members. We are a friendly club playing for pleasure. Maureen Harper

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MEAT BINGO Fri 8th & 22nd Oct, 7:00pm for 7:30pm Stalmine Village Hall Our ever-popular meat bingo is back. Sanitiser stations will be available if required and masks can be warn if you prefer. November dates: Fri 5th and 19th Nov. December date: Fri 3rd Dec. David Makinson

Do hope you all enjoyed our first meeting in the Working Men’s Club. Something different, and I’m sure we will settle in very nicely. Our next meeting will be held on Thurs 21st Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Details TBC. Watch for the flyers going up in the shops. For more information call Janet on 01253 467978.

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HARMONY & HEALTH

CHORAL SOCIETY

Harmony and Health is back! The following opportunities to sing your heart out are now available for all as of Mon 4th Oct.

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Hambleton: Tuesday, 2:00pm - 3:15pm at the Village Hall, Church Lane

Social distancing will be respected; mask wearing is optional; tea/coffee will be provided. Each session costs £2.00 and there is no requirement to sign up for any fixed period. Zoom Sessions Tuesday mornings, 11:00am - 12:00pm. Open to anyone who wishes to sing from the comfort of their own home. These sessions are free of charge. Ann Cameron t: 07966 126 999 e: ann.cameron@mac.com

Weekly rehearsals take place on Fridays at 7:30pm at Trinity Baptist Church, Poulton Road, Fleetwood FY7 7AW. The musical director is Kevin Morgan. New voices are welcome (no audition required). For more details visit our website or contact our Chairperson, Sue Woodhouse on 07510 201312. Next Concert Saturday 4th Dec 7:30 pm St. Peter’s Church, Fleetwood Mozart’s Requiem - a tribute to all the family members and friends lost during the covid pandemic. Mozart’s ‘Ave Verum’ and Mendelssohn’s ‘Hear My Prayer’. Accompanied by Sinfonia North West. Ann McCarthy www.fleetwoodchoral.org.uk

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PILLING LANE WI Our September meeting was a French Evening. We were transported to the Eifel Tower Café, Paris, where a number of ladies had dressed the part of French mademoiselles. We enjoyed games with a French theme. Anne and her helpers showed us how to produce beautiful French table lamps, a lovely souvenir of the night, and we ate at the Eifel Tower Café where Mademoiselle Carol and her bevvy of French Maids served a delightful ‘le souper Françoise’. I can certainly say that it was a lovely evening and enjoyed by all. The next meeting of Pilling Lane WI will be on Wed 6th Oct at 7:30pm at St Oswald’s Church Hall, when our speaker will be Lisa Moore who will give a talk on needle felting and show us some of her magnificent creations. The competition will be ‘Something I Have Made’ so this is a chance to show how Established over 14 years

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PILLING HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tues 5th Oct, 7:30pm Fellowship Room, Pilling Methodist Church After a promising start at our first meeting when a few new members joined us, we look forward to Tues 5th Oct when speaker for the evening Brian Halliwell will continue the story of The Golden Age of Comedy Part Three. Brian is a popular and enthusiastic speaker who brings the memorable comedians back to life. New members and visitors are always welcome. We meet the first Tuesday in the month from September to March at 7:30pm in the Fellowship Room at the Methodist Church Pilling. Annual subscription £10 visitors £2. Mary Shepherd

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KNOTT END RAILWAY (cont) The railway is to be completely turned around with Fordstone bridge becoming the terminus proving easy on access. Plans should go on display soon within the library. It’s interesting to note how many actual businesses are in favour of us and for their support we say ‘thank you’, especially to Dawn’s Bakery for their continued support and great cups of tea. Finally, our web page is proving very popular (see below for address). Stay safe everyone and hopefully next month I shall have more to tell you. Raymond Langford www.pillingpig.co.uk

HELP BEAT CANCER Fundraising Group Congratulations and very well done to Bev, Holly and Evie for raising the amazing amount of £1,652.11 at their Fundraising Ladies Afternoon at Pilling on 4th Sept. Their hard work and fantastic organization shone through. Many thanks to everyone who donated prizes and supported the event. The sponsored Sky Dive by Michelle, the landlady of the Grapes at St Michaels, has been postponed due to bad weather and is now hoping to take place on 7th October. Please give her your support – sponsor forms available from The Grapes or on line via our fundraising page: Michelle (The Grapes, St Michaels) Sky Dive | Cancer Research UK Giving Pages. For more information about future events and photos please check our Facebook. To donate: Help Beat Cancer | Cancer Research UK Giving pages. Jean Horner & Val Southward 01253 700555 fb: Help Beat Cancer – Wyre

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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY We welcomed five new members at the start of our autumn term, along with our regular art goers. We’re getting nearer to exhibiting work at Knott End Library during November which means looking through our paintings, maybe some finishing touches or improvements and thinking about framing. We enjoyed learning pen and wash with John Harrison, so now we look forward to Graham McQuade who will show us his watercolour painting skills later this month (see below). Linda got us thinking about how each side of the brain deals with drawing. We practised some examples to demonstrate this and then copied an upside down picture. Was this more accurate than the right way up? The answer is yes! Why? This is because our mind’s eye interprets the image so distracting us from the actual marks. October Programme • • • •

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Wed 6th Oct: Bring in Paintings for Linda Eaton Competition Sat 9th Oct: Open Autumn Tea with Garstang Ukelele Band Wed 13th Oct: Prepare Work for Exhibition at Library Wed 20th Oct: Watercolour Demo with Graham McQuade Wed 27th Oct: Hand in Paintings for Knott End Library Exhibition

Autumn Afternoon Tea We are having a sumptuous Autumn Afternoon Tea on Sat 9th Oct from 1:00pm4:00pm at St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Lancaster Road, Preesall. There will be entertainment from Garstang Ukelele Band along with raffles and a display of our paintings. Contact us if you would like tickets at £7 each or for details of attending our weekly art group. Sandra Langhorne 01253 813739 Clare Howarth (for Autumn Tea Tickets) 07999 764659

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OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB Membership of the club 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. We meet at 10:00am for coffee and a social chat followed by a talk on a range of varied and interesting subjects The next meetings will be held on Thurs 7th Oct and Thurs 21st Oct. If anyone is interested in finding out more about the club or would like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, then please telephone 01253 810778. Stewart Lyell

LOCAL RESIDENT CELEBRATES 100th Birthday Jack White retired to Hambleton over 30 years ago but he was born in Trafford Park, Manchester and eventually he and his wife Doris (now deceased) moved from Trafford Park to the Urmston area of Manchester, raising their four sons, before finally retiring to Hambleton.

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Before the war Jack was one of the original MUJAC (Manchester United Junior Athletics Club) members, the start of the youth club as we know it today. He was known as ‘Crasher White’ by how he could head the ball into the goal. Apparently he was a good player/goal scorer! However, war broke out and Jack’s engineering background resulted in him working in the engine room of a minesweeper. Sadly for him he continually suffered from sea sickness, earning him the nickname of the ‘Horizontal ERO’ (Engine Room Orderly). Gail White

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KNOTT END LIBRARY We will be celebrating Libraries Week and Get Online Week this month; two major events in our library calendar, not to mention National Poetry Day too.

Get Connected’, which after recent events over the last year is more relevant than ever. Pop in and see what we are doing to help you get connected online.

Libraries Week Mon 4th – Sun 10th Oct

Six of the Best Collections

We want to ask you this question. ‘I love my library because ...’ We will be noting all your comments for our feedback wall. You are welcome to join in by either drawing, writing or videoing your quotes on what your library means to you.

Due to popular demand, Six of the Best will continue. If you enjoyed the books we chose for you in lockdown you can order a bag by emailing / calling the library or ordering online.

National Poetry Day Thurs 7th Oct We will be displaying a selection of poetryrelated creations by children from local primary schools and from our library writing and poetry groups to celebrate National Poetry Day. Why not pop in and have a look?

Free internet access is available using our public network computers. We also offer printing and photocopying services as well as a study area with free access to WiFi. Plus, discover what’s available from your library by visiting Your Library at home on our website.

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont)

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to visit the library because of poor health, we offer the Home Library Service, where we pack a choice of books and our volunteers will deliver to the door. We are operating with strict measures in place. Although its a very popular service, we still have space for more users, so if you would like to be part of this, do please contact the library.

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Groups & Events Groups and events in the library are slowly being re-introduced but we are taking a cautious approach. Details will follow. Watch this space. We look forward to welcoming you. Take care everyone. Sue, Margaret & James - Knott End Library Team t: 0300 123 6703 www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries-andarchives/libraries

With the heavenly scent of jam cooling and the second batch of gloriously purple damsons on the boil ready for our next pop up shop, our thoughts here at Matt’s Fund are definitely in autumn mode! The launch of the pop-up shop in September was well received and we’d like to thank everyone who dropped by. It was lovely to chat about everything and anything and especially raising awareness of our local facility and of course the work we are doing. From the feedback we received we now plan to hold themed pop-up shops more often and for longer hours so with that in mind our next event will be ‘Shades of Autumn’ at Catterall Village Hall, Fri 1st Oct, 11:00am - 6:00pm with a range of plants, produce, jams, new and pre-loved items, clothing, fancy dress, shoes, handbags and more to help celebrate

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CRY (cont) the season and adorn your home this Autumn. Thanks to everyone who has donated goods towards this event and to the wayside stalls on Cock Robin, seasonal items are always very much appreciated. The ‘Everything £1’ sale in the main hall at Catterall was also successful, raising £389 towards screening. Thank you to all who donated, supported and helped. Following a Christmas pop up shop planned for mid-November our next event in the main room at Catterall Village Hall (not to be confused with Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall), will be a toy fair, so keep an eye out for our article in next month’s Focus, posters and updates on social media for dates and times. November also heralds our next free CRY heart screening event at Garstang Community Academy on 13th & 14th Nov. Appointments for Saturday should be available on-line at the end of September. To book an appointment go to www.testmyheart.org.uk and search for Garstang Community Academy. Please note: Sunday appointments will initially be reserved for academy pupils. Families should receive an invitation via school’s online parent mail. Talking of dates, the gorgeous Longridge Highland Cow calendars, featuring local bovine celebrities, Mandy McMoo and Arlo, are now available from our pop-up shops and events and Best Wishes in Garstang. In Longridge, you can pick one up at Meraki on Berry Lane, Old Station Café and Tap and Vent. At £10 they make fantastic presents with the full amount going to the two funds in memory of Andrew Key and Matt. We’ll let you know as more outlets become available. Paula Hesmondhalgh t: 07785 106 976 e: paulahez.ph@gmail.com fb: @The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund

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POPPY APPEAL

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The Garstang and Over Wyre poppy appeal has now joined together. We would like to thank Mr & Mrs Burn for all their years of running the poppy appeal for Over Wyre and wish them the very best. If you would like any poppy appeal related products eg wreaths, poppys etc please contact David Brewin, poppy appeal organiser. Wreaths for Over Wyre can be ordered on the above contact. Collection will be open at Preesall and Knott End Youth and Community Centre on Sat 6th & 13th Nov 10:00am - 12 noon. David Brewin t: 07984405739 e: poppy@sweetsmad.co.uk

We are slowly leaving summer behind but every cloud has it’s silver lining. The autumn in our part of the globe gives us a spectacle of colours with local woods, fells and even tree lined roads all changing their different shades over the next month or so, and of course our jewel in the crown, the Lake District. Having had a camera in my hand since the age of 9 (70 years ago!), the advent of colour photography, in the early ‘50s, for

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont) the masses, had a significant effect on me. Until then, monochrome images had to be hand tinted by someone skilled in this art, but even then, never quite achieved the desired effect. There remains only one outing in our Summer Programme which takes place on Tuesday, October 12th 10:00am onwards. The venues are Rufford Old Hall and Martin Mere. Any newcomers are welcome at this outing. We began our new year on Wed 1st Sept at the Arts Centre with a successful meeting and a number of potential new members. Welcome to the club. It is never too late to join us. Come along and join us. We meet on the first three Wednesdays each month at 7:30pm. We ask £5 for admission which includes tea and biscuits which is deleted from the membership fee of £48, should you wish to continue. Our calendar for October is as follows :

Wed 6th Oct: Adrian Lines on ‘Monochrome Is Not a Filter’. Wed 13th Oct: Stu McKenzie (available by Zoom) ‘Journey’. Wed 20th Oct: Workshop - Monochrome Photography. Participation by members on ‘Monochrome Photography’ and processing. And finally, I give notice of our first Coffee Morning on Sat 9th Oct between 10:00am - 12:30pm. Come along either solo or bring friends / family. All proceeds to the club. This will be followed in the afternoon by a local visit down to the River Wyre to practice photo opportunities, wildlife/long exposure sports photography etc. Bring your camera - no pressure! Everyone welcome. As the Warner Bros. cartoons say at the end... That’s All Folks! Maurice Barker

NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC NFPS is continuing to run it’s 2021-22 season using both Zoom and their new venue, The Church of St Martin and St Hilda Fleetwood Road, Carleton FY6 7LS. October Programme •

Tues 5th Oct: ‘Wellies Required Coastal Scenery’ with guest speaker, Alison S Taylor APRS. On Zoom

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Tues 12th Oct: Members’ night. Some tuition with Paul King CPAGB on the topic of light and Alison Bonner on composition

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Tues 19th Oct: Results Night. Results of 1st Seasonal PDI Competition. Judge Nick Hilton EFIAP DPAGB BPE5*

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Tues 26th Oct: Members Night. Review and critique of your images

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NORTH FYLDE PHOTO (cont) we will also have talks and ‘how to do things’ on your photography. There will be outings for the club and they will be posted on our Facebook page, when and where to go and meet. Neil Pascoe t: (01253) 734243 fb: North Fylde Photographic Society www.northfylde-ps.co.uk

THE INNER WHEEL CLUB Garstang & Over Wyre The club is very happy to be meeting again. We have had our first full committee meeting in 18 months and it was good to share our plans for the coming year. This year our international charity is Vision

Aid International and on a Saturday in September we held a bric-a-brac sale on the high street. The money raised is part one of our efforts which will be added to more fund raising planned for November. At least ten of us will attend our district international rally in early October which will be fundraising for Aquabox. See their website to discover more about their work. That day the district will also hand over at least 60 filled Rotary shoe boxes to be sent to overseas charities for distribution to those in need. In October we will also look forward to welcoming our district chairman, Kath Brown to the club where she will tell us of her plans for her very special and busy year. Mary Mason t: 01995 603447 e: marytmason@icloud.com

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SOROPTIMISTS Women Inspiring Action, Transforming Lives You can tell the confidence is starting to return to our wonderful region as we are now out and about enjoying activities and finally being together in person again. Fun and friendship are two of the bedrocks of our organisation. As we all know – if we are enjoying doing something, then it’s easier to do and is done better. 100 Mile Relay Challenge This leads us on to our 100-mile relay challenge to celebrate 100 years of Soroptimist International. The challenge will commemorate the positive advances in the lives of women and girls around the world achieved over the last 100

years. Our club completed a 100-mile relay. From 100 steps to 25 miles, our members walked, ran and cycled their way to our target. This was a truly inclusive way of ensuring all our members could take part as we have a wide range of ages and abilities! Gail took to her bikes, yes, she had quite a range which she mounted and whizzed round Garstang on - a Brompton, a Moulton mini, Sinclair C5 and a Raleigh Chopper! Check out the photos on our Facebook page which show some of our various efforts. Funds raised will support our chosen cause for 2021, AfriReuse - a community-based, not for profit, social enterprise, empowering girls in Kenya to have their periods safely. A donation of £10 can provide one girl with a dignified, practical solution to her menstrual health. Help us in supporting this important work – it’s not too late to sponsor us:

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that there was water nearby as we removed years of moss, mud and debris.

A Bit of Spit & Polish

The final result means that the detail of the mosaic can be revealed, notably the castle, the trees, the clouds and the bird. The photo of the coloured plaque gives some idea of the design of the mosaic.

September also gave us the opportunity to revisit the Millennium Mosaic which our club designed, built and donated to Garstang (behind the old council office carpark). It had become mossy and ingrained with debris, so a cleaning team was formed and sleeves rolled up and a successful cleaning operation completed. It helped that it was a dry day but

And whilst the cleaning may be over for now, you’ll be seeing a lot more of us around Garstang and to help you spot us, we now have our very fetching Soroptimist neck scarfs. So if you see us, come up and say hello - we’re always up for a chat. Rose Bowl Competition We also made it to a three-way tie for the annual Regional Rosebowl competition – having to identify 20 photographs of locations from around our Region. Now the tie-break was to take place at the Regional lunch – so as this clashed with the deadline for this

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) article – that is something we will have to hold over for our next piece – keep your fingers crossed for us. Meetings September also saw our first real meeting at the Garstang Golf Club. It was wonderful to be back there. Being in the same room during a meeting makes so much difference and perhaps why it was so late when we called it a day! We also welcomed two new members to this meeting (giving a total of five since the start of the pandemic lockdowns). Louise and Angela got stuck in at the mosaic cleaning, and Pamela certainly threw herself into club activities by hosting our September gathering at her home. A good night was had by all and it was a fantastic chance for everyone to reacquaint old friendships and get to know all our new members.

Mary’s Meals Regular readers will remember that we have a steady programme of support for the Mary’s Meals BackPack Project, which is currently on hold as the organisation can’t take delivery of any items at the moment. But we have also been strong supporters of the main Mary’s Meals charity which collects funds in order to provide hot meals for school children in areas where hunger can be a barrier to attending school. We were delighted to learn that the charity is now feeding an amazing two million children in school every single day. What an achievement. Well done Mary’s Meals. Tablet Blister Packs However, we were far from delighted to learn that the recycling company Terracycle will no longer collect blister packs for recycling from local pharmacies, they can only go to Superdrug Pharmacies and in very small

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) quantities. We think this is a very poor move, so it would be really great if everyone could sign the online petition at https://bit.ly/ blister-pack-recycling See our Facebook page for more details. Like What You See? We are now back in the swing of regular meetings in our old haunt of the Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Centre, on Bowgreave Drive in Garstang. Next session is Wed 13th Oct at 7:00pm. Don’t forget to keep checking our Facebook page for fuller, regular reports on what we’re up to. So, don’t be shy, get in touch and be part of this vibrant club and help other women and girls whilst making lifelong friends. Just drop us a line or give our membership co-ordinator Muriel Burnham-Airey a ring. We’ll be happy to talk to you and answer your questions. Until

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GARSTANG ROTARY CLUB IS FULLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS Last month we reported that the Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre would commence face-toface meetings. Our first meeting was an enjoyable event with a speaker who provided an interesting presentation about the Garstang Millennium Green Project. This is principally a pleasant walk of approximately two miles in Garstang alongside the River Wyre. This is beautifully offset by the background of the rolling hills encompassing Nicky Nook, Bleasdale, Oakenclough and Waddecar. Our second and the last meeting in September was a business meeting where we discussed the important matter of charity fund which we require to provide the financial support for local and international activities and projects. At home this has included the sponsoring of national youth events such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Young Singer, Young Chef and Youth Speaks competitions. We have also supported local food banks in an effort to overcome some of the hardship caused by the covid epidemic. On the international scene severe deprivation has been caused by covid. Many poor countries such as Nepal and Kenya have been affected to which we have made significant donations. We recently reported on this in Focus Magazine. A major source of our club revenue has continued to be our 200+ Club which is

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ROTARY (cont) our ‘better than evens’ six monthly tombola where 54% of our takings is redistributed in prizes including a first prize of £500. Tickets are available for our next draw to be made in December. More information about the 200+ Club can be found via the Garstang Rotary Club website.

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At last we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Preparations have taken place at HQ in London and we are now allowed to meet indoors face-to-face. This is a huge step forward and will bring so much pleasure to our members.

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WYRE VILLA After the first few weeks of the season, I am pleased to report both our teams have maintained a strong start to the campaign. In recent weeks our first team notched up some impressive results beating Horwich away from home 6-1, followed by a 3-1 home victory over Stoneclough and a week later registering a superb 8-0 victory away at Crooklands. Not to be outdone our reserves have been equally impressive defeating local rivals Lytham Town and Thornton Cleveleys both by two goals to one away from home. Reserves also managed to score eight

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WYRE JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB Football is Back! Finally we have regular football at Wyre Juniors and we are bigger and better than ever before. As a growing club, this year we have more teams in the local league than we have had for many years and we regularly have six or more games on Saturday mornings at Preesall Park and a number of games at Pilling on both Saturday and Sunday. All our volunteers, parents and players feel the

excitement and buzz each weekend. We can’t wait to see what the season will bring! Saturday Morning Football Club Our Saturday Morning Football Club holds development football sessions, where children from four to six can learn the basics of football in a fun environment. From 10:30am - 11:30am on Saturdays at Preesall Park. Please follow our Facebook page for further details in case of inclement weather. Players Wanted We are always looking for new players for our growing club. If your child would like to start playing football, please contact us and we will put you in touch with the right manager. Angela Lawson 07799 110146

GARSTANG SPEAKERS CLUB Tues 5th & 19th Oct, 7:15pm Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club Garstang Speakers Club can provide the opportunity to improve your speaking and listening skills and help build your confidence. If you ever need to Chair a meeting, propose a toast or vote of thanks, give a presentation or make a speech at a wedding or other special occasion this could be for you. Visitors are always welcome. Come along and see what it’s all about and what can be achieved in this friendly environment. The club meets at 7:15pm for 7:30pm in the comfortable surroundings of the Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club on the first and third Tuesday of each month from September to May with meetings in October taking place on Tues 5th & 19th Oct. Sue Hubbard t: 01995 600357 e: barleyfold@madasafish.com www.garstangladiesspeakersclub.org

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BEN WALLACE MP Autumn is now well and truly upon us and I have to say, the nights are drawing in already! Every year I say it but I have even noticed that certain shops in the constituency have already put up their Christmas displays! Well, I hope you have enjoyed the summer, whatever that has meant for you. Obviously, many of us holidayed in this country this year and I do hope that has meant that we have been able to appreciate our own scenic and interesting islands. Perhaps this new-found appreciation will mean that people continue to support our tourist industry long after the effects of covid. Nationally, mainly because of the success of vaccination, we have gradually been able

to conduct everyday life in a more normal way. Stringent rules and regulations have mostly been replaced with advice, giving individuals the opportunity to manage the risk themselves. There are still many challenges ahead including increased numbers of cases, when the impact of the return to school and work is assessed. As we approach winter the government is determined to ensure the NHS does not come under unsustainable pressure. There are many ways to achieve this including vaccines, Test and Trace, supporting the NHS and social care, advising people and the international approach (helping to vaccinate the world and managing risks at the borders). Locally, winter is usually challenging for the NHS with winter flu adding to the normal workload. Remember that following basic

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have brought about and how, as your local MP, I can help provide support. I have been contacted by a number of residents in recent months about the difficulties they have experienced when contacting their GPs. I know that GPs are facing increased pressures as patients now seek advice in health concerns, after staying away during the pandemic. I also know that GPs must allow for social distancing in the practices and ensure that patients and staff are protected as far as possible. I have been in touch with several of our local GP practices and I know that they are very keen to provide the best possible service to patients and are changing their working practices in response. I have also been in touch with ministers to seek assurances about the support the government is making available to GPs. I am aware that GPs have been offered financial support to assist them at this time. Please be assured that I’m monitoring this situation and hope to visit GPs in the near future. I have previously mentioned that many of my constituents have experienced delays in the processing of their applications to renew their driving licences or apply for new ones. Do check when your licence is due to expire and consider making an early renewal application to avoid being affected by the processing delays. If you are experiencing delays with an application you have already made, please do contact me if you would like my help in escalating your case. The most effective way to contact me is by email with a brief description of the issues you wish to raise, along with your contact details (including home address). You can also ring my office or write to me.

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) previous year. This comes on top of year-onyear increases in need. A new survey by YouGov on behalf of the Trussell Trust has found that more than three quarters of people on universal credit (UC) are already struggling to keep up with bills and credit commitments and are going without food as a result. Shockingly nearly two million people on UC had at least one day in the previous month where they didn’t eat at all, or only had one meal, because they couldn’t afford to buy enough food. Removing this lifeline will have a devastating impact on people’s ability to meet their basic needs and to find and stay in employment. More than one million people say it will be ‘very likely’ that they will need to skip meals if universal credit is cut. 1.3m people say that it will be ‘very likely’ they will be unable to afford to heat their homes and 900,000 people say it would be very likely they wouldn’t have enough money to travel to work or to essential appointments on public transport if universal credit is cut. MPs from across the political spectrum have spoken out against the cut and we have joined over 90 charities that have come together to support the campaign. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has said the cut would push a further 500,000 people below the poverty line. Citizens Advice said a survey of more than 2,000 claimants showed more than one-third (38%) would be in debt after paying just their essential bills if the cut goes ahead, describing it as ‘a hammer blow to millions of people’.

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STALMINE PARISH COUNCIL Woodland Maintenance Further felling and pruning work is planned in the woodland now the nesting season is over. The public are asked to watch for signage prohibiting access to the wood on the days when this is happening. Specific dates can’t be given as the work is weather dependant. Next Meeting of the Council This is planned for Tues 11th Oct at 7:00pm at the village hall in Stalmine. Any changes will be notified via the council’s website. Stalmine-with-Staynall Councillors •

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SSRA At our recent closed meeting we elected Jill Coleman as our new Chairman. We welcome Jill to her new office and thank her for taking on this role. We also welcome Terry Williams, Chairman of Stalmine with Staynall Parish Council. Terry will come to our meetings to liaise between the Parish Council and SSRA to work more closely together for Stalmine. Unfortunately, our Scarecrow event will not take place this year. However, we will hold the annual lantern making. This takes place at Stalmine School and is open to all Stalmine families and children. The last week in November is when the event usually takes place in preparation for the lantern parade to the church for the lights switch-on. We await the date of the Christmas tree lights switchon to confirm the date of the lantern making. Members of the SSRA committee attended the September Parish Council meeting where we discussed, at length, recent concerns

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WYRE COUNCIL Poulton YMCA Leisure Centre to Re-open Wyre Council and Fylde Coast YMCA are pleased to announce that Poulton Leisure Centre is set to re-open this month as part of the phased re-opening of leisure centres across Wyre. The centre has been playing a vital role in the community as a covid lateral flow test centre. However, following the successful re-opening of Thornton, Fleetwood and Garstang Leisure Centres, and the wider availability of lateral flow testing kits, Poulton is now able to open its doors to the gym, classes and the pool once again. Lateral flow test kits will still be available to pick up at Poulton YMCA reception for use at home. The site opened for swimming lessons in September. The gym and public swimming will be open from Sat 2nd Oct followed by fitness classes from Mon 4th Oct. Walking in Wyre Boosted by Garstang Walking Festival Wyre Council has relaunched its Great Outdoors programme of walks and activities which, in September, saw the return of the Garstang Walking Festival for the first time since 2019. Regular guided walks and outdoor activities are hosted by the council to encourage people to get outside, get active and explore the district. Garstang Walking Festival is a highlight of the calendar every year but had to take a break in 2020 due to the pandemic. Plans now continue for autumn and winter and Wyre’s Great Outdoors calendar has plenty of health walks and guided walks for you to take part in, all listed on Facebook and on the council’s website. If you would like to help co-ordinate future walking festivals or lead new walks for 2022 please get in touch with the council by email at countrysideservice@wyre.gov.uk You can find out about next year’s festival by following Garstang Walking Festival on

Facebook or by visiting www.wyre.gov.uk/ garstangwalkingfestival £8 Million Workplace Health Programme ‘Business Health Matters’ Launches A revolutionary new initiative that will support businesses across Lancashire in improving the health and wellbeing of their employees has launched this week. Supported by Wyre Council and a number of local and national delivery partners, the Active Lancashire led programme has brought together the expertise of specialists at the University of Central Lancashire,

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on employees aged 50+, combine a physical health assessment and mental health element to produce a unique tool for employees to learn more about their own health. The programme has undertaken a robust training and pilot phase over the last 12 months, where staff from leisure trusts and local authorities have undergone extensive training to deliver both the Workplace Health Champion Training and the Workplace Health Screening service. Businesses can learn more about the programme at www.activelancashire.org. uk Employers interested in participating in one or both of the services can also register on the website. For further information email businesshealthmatters@ activelancashire.org.uk or call 01772 299830. www.wyre.gov.uk fb: @WyreCouncil

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It’s like we’ve never been away! We have had a fabulous start to the school year, welcoming new pupils into school, in Reception class as well as other classes too. Pupils have already been out in the allotment and nature garden as well as out up on the sea wall. They have made use of the outdoor areas whilst the weather is still being kind,

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CARTER’S CHARITY (cont) although even if the weather isn’t so good, we are often wrapped up and out and about! Assemblies have now begun to take place; infant, junior and whole school celebration assembly which families are welcome to join us on a Friday; the feeling of a more normal school week has been so welcoming and to see everyone coming together after spending so much time apart has been wonderful – long may this continue. A huge well done to Team Carter’s for achieving Level 3 in the RHS Schools Gardening Awards; whilst we can, there will be a stall for produce on the drive at the end of the school day; donations welcome – We believe the tomatoes have gone down a storm! Y5 have now also received their Green Blue Peter badges which were achieved in Year 4 – fantastic! They completed tasks around environmental and recycling issues as a class. As you read this our newly appointed Eco Warriors will be busy making plans for this school year on continuing to achieve our Eco School Award; we will keep you updated of our progress. Monday 4th – Thurs 7th October sees us holding our Open Week; welcoming prospective families to come into school to see us in action! Please contact the office if you would like to book in on one of the tours happening in the morning, afternoon and evening too! If these dates aren’t convenient, our doors are always open, please contact us for an alternative date and time. We have a very active Breakfast and After School Club at school. Mrs Nicholson makes a mean brekkie with lots of choices including pancakes, eggy bread and a once a week healthy version of a ‘fry –up’! After school there are a wide range of activities being provided, including gardening, cooking, various sports activities such as curling, fencing and archery

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CARTER’S CHARITY NEWS (cont) to name but a few. Great for pupils to have a go at something they wouldn’t normally do! Plans are being made for classes to get a hands on experience in learning; trips to Hoghton Tower and Bolton Museum are already in the planning; pupils get so much from visiting places such as these enriching their learning of topics and have long lasting memories for years to come. We are always proud of how well behaved and polite our children are, they are fabulous ambassadors for our school. We are also excited to be part of Young Voices for their 25th Anniversary – Yrs 5 and 6 will be heading to Manchester Arena in February 2022. What a fantastic opportunity and memory to have to perform in such a large venue. Brendan Hassett - Head Teacher t: 01253 810236 e: bursar@carters.lancs.sch.uk

until proven otherwise. I find such an antihumanity and anti-community idea totally abhorrent. We find strength in being close to one another not pushing people away to arms length or more. I was speaking with a Doctor friend of mine recently who expressed his frustration at what a missed opportunity the last 18 months have been. If all the resources and time used to instil fear and isolation in us, both of which suppress our immune system leaving us more vulnerable to illness, had been used to promote good health what a difference we could have made to ourselves and our communities. With my cynical (I get more cynical with each year that passes these days) head on I suggested that a healthy population is not a profitable one for certain sectors. So once again I shall drop in my own nuggets of good health advice for what they are worth!

SEASONAL HEALTH CHANGES Once again we have charged through the summer and a winter season approaches with all its sniffles and coughs.

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RSPCA Upcoming Events Halloween Open Day at Longview Animal Centre - Sun 31st Oct, 11:00am - 3:00pm: Lots of spooky fun for all the family and a variety of stalls to browse with all proceeds going towards the animals at Longview. Food and drink also available on the day Jumble Sale at Hambleton Village Hall Sun7th Nov, 10:00am - 2:00pm: Clothes, handbags, jewellery, bric-and-brac, toys, games, DVD’s plus much much more on offer Book Sale at Longview Animal Centre: Sat 13th Nov, 11:00am - 2:00pm: A large variety of books available Special Appeals Teddy was one of two unneutered male rabbits who came in our care due to fighting. On arrival, we found a large mass on his side. We were unsure at that point if it was an infection or a cancerous mass so he was booked in for surgery to determine the best course of treatment. Following surgery, the mass was found to be a large branch of abscesses which we think was the result of a bite wound becoming infected and then left untreated. Teddy was left with a large wound following the procedure which required a drain to prevent a build up of fluid. He recovered well from the surgery however unfortunately the abscess reoccurred a few weeks later although this time much smaller so we were able to treat it ourselves by draining it regularly, flushing the wound and giving antibiotics. He really has been through it over the last few months however he is now doing much better and there has been no reoccurrence of the abscess. Teddy was extremely tolerant

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RSPCA (cont) whilst receiving treatment but generally, he is an independent and strong willed rabbit who likes to do his own thing. He needs a rabbit savvy adopter who has plenty of experience with rabbits and knows how to read their body language. Teddy is looking for a female bunny who will provide him with much needed companionship. Diva & Beau: Bonded pair Diva and Beau are on are the lookout for a new home together with rabbit savvy adopters. Diva was rehomed from the centre in 2019 but has sadly been returned to us as her owner had a change in circumstances and couldn’t care for her anymore. In her previous home, Diva was successfully bonded with Beau so he has also come into the centre for rehoming. Diva

very much lives up to her name and has an independent and sassy nature so adopters will need to have a good understanding of rabbit body language and know how to read her. Beau however is much calmer and is the less dominant one in the relationship. They are both food orientated and enjoy treat time which is a good way to build up a bond with them. For information on rabbit accommodation and what is required for Teddy, Diva and Beau please contact the animal centre and a member of staff will be happy to help. Christmas Raffle Tickets Raffle tickets are now available from the animal centre and our Knott End charity shop for our Christmas raffle. Prizes include; a Lune Aqueduct canal cruise for two, prosecco and meal voucher at The Black Bull in Preesall, a Motorola video camera plus

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FOREST OF BOWLAND (cont) Valley; and Champion Bowland, which supports projects benefiting the environment, local communities and visitors to the Forest of Bowland. Both organisations rely heavily on grants and donations to continue their work. Places for the lecture can be booked by emailing Sandra Silk. large following over recent years. Given the continuing situation, however, the decision has been made to hold this year’s event online, so that as many people as possible can be accommodated. Open to all freeof-charge, the format will also allow virtual visitors from beyond Bowland to discover the heritage of this beautiful area. William, 16th Lord of Bowland, will introduce the evening, which aims to raise funds for two local charities: Slaidburn Archive, which works to record the history of the Hodder

Local Producer Donates Funds to Raise Awareness of Bowland’s Special Habitats Through funds raised from sales of Goosnargh Gin’s ‘Hay Time’, a re-wild the child project was able to secure educational resources to support visits for youngsters to learn about the special hay meadows in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hay Time is just one of Goosnargh Gin’s creations which are distilled in small batches in their bespoke copper still Bea in the shadow of Beacon Fell. The company

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FOREST OF BOWLAND (cont) uses local, organic and sustainably grown botanicals to produce a limited number of their unique distillation, the fourth ‘Chapter’ in their range of gins, from Bowland’s Coronation Meadows. The wildflower-rich Coronation Meadows are located at Bell Sykes Farm in Slaidburn and they act as a living seedbank – one of the last unimproved flower-rich grasslands in this part of Lancashire. Peter Blackwell, the farmer at Bell Sykes Farm lets the grasses grow much longer before cutting and bailing, so that the seeds can develop and then be used to regenerate wildflower meadows elsewhere. During 2020, for every bottle of Hay Time gin sold, Goosnargh Gin donated £5 to Champion Bowland. Owners Richard and Rachel Trenchard were keen to support a project in the Forest of Bowland that would provide educational visits for youngsters to learn about the importance of protecting

these wonderful habitats. Chair of Champion Bowland Mike Pugh said: ‘We were delighted to receive £600 from Goosnargh Gin, with a particular focus on supporting an educational project within the Forest of Bowland, linked to the hay meadows. Working with the AONB, we were able to find the ideal project to support these aims. Located at the Gathering Fields - a site already working in partnership with the AONB to restore their own hay meadows – is the project ‘Re-wild the child’. Re-wild the child, based at the Gathering Fields near Abbeystead, is a grass roots project in its early stages, raising funds and awareness for the rewilding of a wildflower meadow and providing opportunities for educational visits. Sandra Silk e: Sandra.Silk@lancashire.gov.uk

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WYRE FLOOD FORUM We met on Thurs 9th Sept; half in person and half still on gallery view from home or office. With the council chamber at Poulton half empty it did not feel quite right but it will improve. Many council and agency officers were on screen leaving the floor for the reps of parish and town councils and flood action groups. We might all get together by Noel! First, to Garstang. As I write the East gate is fully raised and the west river bank is cluttered with metal sectional fencing. I am told by the Environment Agency officers that the RAM – a hydraulic water raising or lifting machineon the West gate was replaced and is fully operational but a valve on the East gate was found to be leaking during a routine oil change and has been isolated and now awaits repair meaning that the fencing will remain in place until the all clear. The operational efficiency of the two gates is crucial to the security of land, property and lives down stream.

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Interestingly, a report from Churchtown FLAG raises the suggestion of additional flood basins higher up river to retain excess water and reduce pressure on the Garstang Basin and defences further down- stream. I know that Thomas Myerscough of the Wyre Rivers Trust is working up plans for NFM –Natural Flood Measures –in the Upper Wyre and we may see more water stored permanently although speaking as a lay man one wouldn’t want to see the Wyre drained dry. The Environment Agency (EA)–a government body- has as its ambition “a nation ready for and resilient to flooding and coastal damage today, tomorrow and to 2100” The EA’s short term aim is a “healthier, greener, sustainable future” and invites everyone to “share our vision”. There can be no doubt that in the run up to COP in Glasgow that the emphasis is on mitigating climate change. Local Issues Confirmed that a topographical survey of Preesall Hill had been completed and when drawings had been received a proposal for drainage improvements up stream of Sunnyside Terrace will be put in hand. LCC are considering connecting drainage on the Hill to the watercourse to the rear of Sandy lane. A group of residents will meet with officers to discuss operations. The FLAG asked if an Acco drain, a narrow strip for domestic use made of a variety of materials, and highway gullies at the junction of Sunnyside Terrace and Sandy lane could be cleared. LCC are taking action. The culvert under Burned House Lane has been inspected and found to be in good condition. Highway improvements on Cart Gate have been undertaken although plans to alter the camber had been abandoned due to adverse ground levels. Instead, an additional pipe at the bottom of Cart Gate has been installed. Work will be undertaken to clear roots in the existing culvert.

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WYRE FLOOD FORUM (cont) Hambleton and Stalmine. Matters raised include the drainage culvert from the former police station on Broadpool Lane, a highway drainage pipe in the field opposite Queensland, foul drainage from the culverted watercourse at Rydal Road and questions about Sherbourne Road pumping station. The landowner of the watercourse on Marsh Lane would need to undertake work to clear and maintain. Stalmine asked LCC to look at the junction of Highgate Lane and Staynall Lane. A request was made for the layout of the foul pumping station on Kiln lane including invert levels of discharge to Wardley’s Creek. Churchtown FLAG confirmed that most of their issues have been resolved by LCC including the installation of new drainage at the junction of the Avenue and A6 and at Ainspool Lane. St Michaels; someone unknown has created a Clough (a gully) on Humblescough Brook

watercourse under the road leading to the quarry. EA claim not to be responsible but will investigate. UU are working with the FLAG to resolve the discharge of sewage from the Gt Eccleston to Churchtown Sewer on Rawcliffe Road. This will be the subject of a high level investigation. Great Eccleston: Again the hazard of flooding on A586 at Whites Bridge raised with a request to LCC to improve signage. EA were surveying the watercourse right bank. At Out Rawcliffe; work on Bodkin lane flooding completed and also at Dry Bread Lane. LCC confirm that riverside road just past Town End is being investigated for drain clearance. A quick round up of flooding issues in Over Wyre and Rural Wyre raised by residents and discussed with our officers. It is to be hoped that we will have a quiet autumn and winter. Roger Brooks

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HAMBLETON URC Summertime has passed and we are entering the calm of autumn. We, at Hambleton URC, do hope that everyone had a good summer. More importantly we hope that the young people within our community are doing well with their academics after the previous academic year. We all should be proud of how the youth have coped. We want to remind all that the church doors are well and truly open again. All are welcome to come in, sit quietly and/or pray, as well as attend our Sunday service. Although the restrictions are lifting, and everyone will be moving more freely about, we at Hambleton want to say ‘please remain safe’. We wish to say a very big thank you for all those who donated ipads, phones etc; e will put these to good use within our community. Our aim is to allow those who feel lonely or vulnerable gain access to a form of communication.

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Again let us remind you, that as part of our commitment to our outreach, we are here for you. If you have a relative or friend who is ill in hospital and you wish them to have someone to visit them, then do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to contact the hospital chaplaincy team to arrange someone to check on them. This is open to all members of our community. Contact Chris Lamb. Likewise, if you do not attend church, but would like a prayer said for either yourself or someone you love or know again, please do not hesitate to contact us by dropping a note through the letterbox or emailing. Sunday Services are held at 10:00am, all welcome to this animal friendly church. Chris Lamb t: 01253 811252 e: hambletonurc@gmail.com Across 4 Cashmere, for example (4) 6 Create (7) 7 Not working (4) 8 Item of jewellery (7) 9 Dream; aspiration (4) 12 Chance; jeopardy (4) 16 Get rid of; revoke (7) 17 Unique; just (4) 18 Common poison (8) 19 Journey – to the stars? (4) Down 1 Seem; emerge (6) 2 Woos; cloisters (6) 3 Coat (5) 4 Lift the anchor (5) 5 Type of primrose – partner to cowslip? (5) 10 Vegetables - some people know theirs! (6) 11 Morals (6) 13 Within; personal (5) 14 Open canoe (5) 15 Waterfowl (5)

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FLEETWOOD'S CHARITY The School on the Hill

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THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL Preesall Fleetwood’s Charity School Now that restrictions have been lifted in schools meaning no more class bubbles – we are delighted to be a school family again! Our pupils have come back to school being able to mix at playtimes and our first whole school worship in the hall was a joyous occasion! We are very pleased to welcome not only our new Pre-School and Reception pupils and families but also several families who have moved into the area and some new members of our staff team. One thing I have noticed about our pupils is how friendly they are – new pupils settle in very quickly and develop friendships through school. This year, we hope will be a much more ‘normal’ year for us in school. We have already started planning some exciting events and activities for our pupils as part of what we aim to do is offer a wide range of opportunities above and beyond the curriculum. This is how we help our pupils to develop individual talents and find something where they can ‘shine’. We already offer musical tuition for a range of instruments however, this year, we are going to be working with the Rock Steady Music School to add a new dimension to our music provision. Their teachers offer lessons in drums, keyboard and electric guitar which has caused great excitement amongst our pupils! As well as this, our Year 5 pupils will all be learning to play the saxophone as part of the curriculum. A group of pupils are working with Laura Sandham, Principal of the Laura Sandham School of Dance, on a piece which they will perform at the Wyre and Fylde Schools’ Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens in November. The dance school are also providing a full programme of dance classes in school including street, cheer and acro dance. These are also open to pupils in the community.

For a small school, we are able to offer a wide range of sports. Our Year 5 pupils are currently having Quidditch lessons in PE, which you will be familiar with if you are a Harry Potter fan, and Year 6 are taking part in Basketball lessons. We are also taking part in a primary football league at Poolfoot Farm each week to add in the competitive element of sport. In December, we have our regular visit to Lancaster on Ice where our older pupils learn to skate with a professional and have exclusive use of the ice rink and hopefully a ride on the Big Wheel. We are also very much looking forward to a Foundation Stage/ KS 1 Nativity performance and our KS 2 Christingle Service at St. Oswald’s Church which is guaranteed to give everyone that magical Christmas feel. As a church school, our links with St. Oswald’s are strong. Shortly, we will be celebrating Harvest Festival with the whole school and our families in church. This year, we will be donating harvest gifts to the local volunteer support group as we recognize that there are members of our community who are in need. We are always keen to support local and national charities and our pupils learn how they can help to make a difference. Our School Council will shortly be deciding which charities they would like to support this year and planning fund-raising events. Year 6 also have their residential to look forward to next summer at Lockerbie Manor which is a fabulous outdoor and adventurous centre. There will be many more activities and events added through the year, balanced with providing a broad and exciting curriculum. We are lucky to have amazing school grounds where we can offer outstanding outdoor learning opportunities as well as Forest School sessions. Being a small school, our family friendly

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THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL (cont) approach is very important; older pupils love being able to spend time with younger ones. Returning in September to a school year without restrictions and class bubbles means we have some very happy children and staff! I am very proud of how all pupils have quickly settled into a normal school life - our core school rules: Be Kind; Be Respectful and Be Brave are clearly evident as you wander around our school at any part of the day. Our whole school community are excited about what the next year will bring for Fleetwood’s Charity School. Applications are now open for the 2022 Reception intake. www.gov.uk/apply-forprimary-school-place Please take advantage of our open school sessions in October if you would like to look around our school. Victoria Gladwin - Head teacher

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MEN’S SHED Are you interested in joining? As the new appointed mental health champion at Wyre Council, I am hopefully trying to start a Men’s shed over Wyre. Sheds are mainly ‘grassroots’ community activities that come about in response to shared needs. These have mostly been for men to access tools, workbenches, skills and opportunities to make and mend in the company of others. Men’s sheds bring health benefits by encouraging physical and mental activities, and improved wellbeing by providing an enjoyable way to stay socially integrated in local communities, by being creative, and learning or passing on skills. The Shovels in Hambleton have kindly offered the use of the dining room to meet. If you’re interested in joining, please get in touch using the contact details below.

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KNOTT END & PREESALL IN BLOOM As we approach the end of another year the team would like to thank all those people who have helped to keep the villages ‘in bloom’. Thanks to those who donated money or helped in anyway with the care of the tubs and flower beds. We are especially grateful to those who helped with the watering during the prolonged dry spells. These lengthy periods with little or no rain seem to be becoming a feature of spring and summer so we will probably be looking for your help again in future years! Thanks to all. The In Bloom Team

GREY MATTER TEST (ans p63) 1. Where is the Whitworth Art Gallery?

Thrones?

2. Which soap was originally going to be called One Way Street?

12. Which British teenager has just won the US Open Tennis Championship?

3. Who wrote The Pit and The Pendulum?

13. Who was the first husband of The Duchess of Cornwall?

4. What sort of nuts are used to make pesto sauce? 5. Where was Oscar Wilde imprisoned? 6. Which group had a hit with ‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’? 7. What was the name of the container ship stranded in the Suez Canal? 8. What shape is farfalle pasta? 9. Which member of The Rolling Stones died recently?

14. When was the last time England was successfully invaded? 15. What does a barometer measure? 16. Where did Napoleon spend the last years of his life? 17. ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ was a song in which hit musical? 18. What city remains deserted since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster?

10. What is the currency of Croatia?

19. What bird is the national emblem of the USA?

11. Who played John Snow in Game of

20. Who famously crossed the Rubicon?

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SUDOKU (ans p62)

STALMINE WEDNESDAY CLUB

Do you know that the word ‘sudoku‘ is a Japanese pun meaning ‘numbers should be single, unmarried’?

Wed 10th Nov, 1:30pm Stalmine Village Hall

Maki Kaji first promoted sudokus in Japan in 1984, but the craze only took off in England in 2004 when The Times newspaper started to publish them. Over 100 million people play sudokus around the world now.

The Wednesday club will reopen on Wed 10th Nov. In view of current regulations, it will, by necessity, be a more scaled-back affair. The meeting will commence at 1:30pm, with a talk and demonstration.

For the November meeting we will have Maki Kaji died in August and tributes have Brenda demonstrating paper craft. She will been paid to him as the godfather of Sudoku. also be bringing her jewellery and cards This month we offer a sudoku, too. A regular which will be available to purchase. This will sudoku player should be able to complete be followed by tea and cakes. There will be ours in under 10 minutes, but 15 minutes no raffle at this meeting. would be excellent for a beginner. Good luck! Keith Thompson

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Sudoku is played on a grid of 9 x 9 spaces. Within the rows and columns are 9 ‘squares’ (made up of 3 x 3 spaces). Each row, column and square (9 spaces each) needs to be filled out with the numbers 1-9, without repeating any numbers within the row, column or square. Each Sudoku grid comes with a few numbers already filled in; the more spaces filled in, the easier the game. The more difficult Sudoku puzzles have very few spaces that are already filled in. Tell them you saw it in the “Green Book”

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LEAD MEMBER FOR OLDER PEOPLE Appointed by Wyre Council Wyre Council has appointed Councillor Lynn Walmsley to the role of Lead Member for Older People. In the role, Cllr Walmsley will work with the community to help enable them to access services and support, as well as act as the council’s representative for older people and as a voice for the community. Speaking on her appointment, Councillor Lynn Walmsley, commented, ‘I look forward to taking on the role as Lead Member for Older People for Wyre Council. Wyre has a large proportion of older people in the borough and it is predicted that by 2043, the population aged 65 and over in Wyre will be the largest of any Lancashire authority.’ Councillor Lynn Walmsley is keen to hear about support groups and services that are available in Wyre. Get in touch by emailing lynn.walmsley@wyre.gov.uk www.wyre.gov.uk

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GREY MATTER TEST ANSWERS

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

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Across 4 Wool 6 Produce 7 Idle 8 Earring 9 Hope 12 Risk 16 Abolish 17 Only 18 Arsenic 19 Trek

Manchester Neighbours Edgar Allen Poe Pine nuts Wandsworth/Reading Gaol Evergreen Bows Charlie Watts Procol Harum Kuna Kit Harington Emma Raducanu Andrew Parker-Bowles 1066 Atmospheric (air) pressure St Helena Evita Pripyat The Bald Eagle Julius Caesar

Down 1 Appear 2 Courts 3 Tunic 4 Weigh 5 Oxlip 10 Onions 11 Ethics 13 Inner 14 Kayak 15 Goose

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Articles inside

Wyre Flood Forum

SSRA

Preesall Town Council

Carter’s Charity Primary School

Hambleton Parish Council

Seasonal Health Changes

Forest of Bowland

Cat Smith MP

The Inner Wheel Club

North Fylde Photographic Society

Ben Wallace MP

Cardiac Risk in the Young

Knott End Library

Help Beat Cancer

Soroptimists

1st Pilling Scout Group