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Issue 253 November 2021
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Welcome to Focus Magazine... The June Baker Singers..................................4 Scottish Country Dancing Group..............4 Christmas Market...............................................4 Arts Sessions in Garstang.............................4 3Ls..............................................................................4 Christmas Makers Market.............................5 Christmas Tree Festival..................................5 Festive Santa Dash............................................5 Cabus Players......................................................6 Garstang Historical Society..........................6 Garstang Theatre Group................................7 The New Phoenix Dancers...........................7 Catterall in Bloom..............................................7 Catterall Gardening Group...........................8 Greater Garstang Partnership.....................9 Cabus WI................................................................9 Garstang Phoenix WI.......................................10 Claughton on Brock WI..................................10 Parkinson’s UK.....................................................10 Church but Not on a Sunday.......................12 Garstang Free Methodists.............................14 St Thomas’ Church............................................14 Babas........................................................................14 Pilling Historical Society................................14 Calder Vale Methodist Church...................15 Garstang & District Heritage Society......16 Fairtrade..................................................................17
Garstang Wine Circle.......................................20 Calder Vale Country Club..............................20 Garstang Arts Centre.......................................21 Garstang Library.................................................24 Garstang Medical Practice...........................25 Garstang Running Club..................................29 Girlguiding in Garstang..................................31 Soroptimists..........................................................32 Garstang AFVBC.................................................35 Garstang Town Council...................................35 Wyre Flood Forum............................................37 Ben Wallace MP.................................................40 Grey Matter Test.................................................41 Cat Smith MP........................................................43 Cardiac Risk in the Young..............................45 Garstang & District Lions...............................47 The Inner Wheel Club.....................................48 It’s All in the Mind...............................................49 Crossword..............................................................49 Garstang Speakers Club................................51 Local Book Launch...........................................51 Garstang Camera Club...................................52 Harmony & Health.............................................53 Sudoku.....................................................................53 Garstang Volunteer Force.............................54 Garstang Knit & Natter....................................54 Poppy Appeal.......................................................54
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THE JUNE BAKER SINGERS
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Sat 13th Nov, 3:00pm Cabus Village Hall
Fri 26th Nov, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall
Celebrating the life of Ann Wicks, who was the fun part of our concerts over many years with her ‘recitations’ and a wicked sense of humour. She and Jackson were also involved with Arts Centre activities, including the wine circle and poetry group, so the programme will reflect this. Refreshments to round off the afternoon. We shall ask for donations for this year’s charity (the Multiple Sclerosis Society) as you leave. See you there.
Team Kirkland are ready to get you in the Christmas spirit. A fabulous festive market for the whole community with over 20 stalls selling unique handmade gifts, yummy treats and perfect Christmas presents, with delicious hot food and refreshments too. Please come along to support this local, festive community event.
June Baker
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP We meet on Monday evenings at 7:30pm in the URC hall. The cost is £3 which includes refreshments. New members most welcome. No previous dancing experience required. For further information, please contact Ian 01995 603998 or Pam 01995 603536.
Kate Pollard e: teamkirkland@outlook.com
ARTS SESSION IN GARSTANG Our fun arts group is starting again at a new venue, Garstang YMCA, every Thursday 11:30am to 1:00pm. It’s the same friendly, chatty and fun group led by an experienced session leader. It’s free, accessible to everyone and is suitable for people living with dementia and their carers. Come along and wear a shirt or old clothing to protect against paint splashes. Emma Lyons t: 01253 887479 e: emma.lyons@wyre.gov.uk
3LS Our meeting this month is on Fri 5th Nov at 2:00pm in the URC hall, when we welcome Dr Graham Kemp. His talk will be on the Lancaster witch trials, which should ensure an interesting and informative afternoon. You don’t have to be a member of 3Ls to come to our meetings, but if any of the talks interest you feel free to come along and join us for the afternoon. For any further information please feel free to contact Jack on 01995 238075 or Ruth on 01995 602006. At our December meeting we will be entertained by the Garstang Ukulele Group. Ruth Rendle
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CHRISTMAS MAKER’S MARKET
FESTIVE SANTA DASH
With a Charity Tea Sat 20th Nov, 10:00am - 4:00pm Kepple Lane Scout Hut, Garstang
We are now taking bookings for our festive dash which will be held on Sun 5th Dec at 11:00am.
Come and join us for our Christmas Makers Market and charity tea event! Browse our hand-picked selection of local stalls selling a range of perfect Christmas gifts and treats then sit down to enjoy our freshly baked cakes, cream scones, sandwiches and snacks. You can even enjoy our afternoon tea!
To be part of this fantastic event please enter via our website. All abilities are welcome including children, buggies, mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
With tombolas, games and more this will be a fun filled family event - and all the money raised will go towards our expedition to Malawi next Summer with the West Lancs Scouts! For more information see Facebook.
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Best dressed festive dog competition Entry fee of £12 for adults & £6 for children includes your Santa suit, finishers medal, hot chocolate, fully marshalled event, first aiders and entertainment. The route is approximately three miles. Walk, jog or run Festive warm-up with Zumba By Jayne Blackpool Brass will be performing from 11:15am in Cherestanc Square entertaining the Christmas shoppers, spectators and again at 12 noon for the finishers. Christmas carols from 11:30am by
Fri 3rd Dec to Sun 5th Dec St Peter’s Church, Quernmore LA2 9EL Come and visit our beautiful country church, lit up by Christmas trees, decorated by our generous sponsors – local businesses, individuals and primary school. The church will look wonderful and the atmosphere will be very special. For many reasons it can be hard to come into church, so we hope that this special event will provide a warm and welcoming place for everyone. Fri 3rd & Sat 4th Dec 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sun 5th Dec 11:00am – 5:00pm •
Family Service Among the Trees Sun 5th Dec 10:00am
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FESTIVE SANTA DASH (cont)
GARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Garstang Musical Productions Entertainment from local DJ Darrel Edwards
Hopes that Garstang Historical Society would soon resume its crowd-pulling lectures this autumn have been dashed.
Sponsored by Towers & Gornall Limited and Bella’s Coffee House. Raising money for Garstang Christmas lights and Garstang Scarecrow Festival.
The society last met for a lecture in March 2020. With the lessening of Covid restrictions it had been hoped to re-start sessions at its town centre venue in October.
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CABUS PLAYERS
Now, after reviewing the situation, the group’s committee has decided on a ‘better safe than sorry’ approach. Members have been told by email of the decision.
We have unfortunately had to postpone our November play, ‘Rumours’ due to a couple of our members not being well. We also wanted to be cautious going into the winter. The same play will be back May 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th in 2022. Looking forward to seeing you then. Stay safe and well.
Any member or potential member wanting more information should ring Peter Burrell on 01995 601054 or Anthony Coppin on 01995 605824.
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GARSTANG THEATRE GROUP
CATTERALL IN BLOOM
Jack & the Beanstalk Wed 8th Dec - Fri 10th Dec, 7:30pm Sat 11th Dec. 2:30pm & 7:30pm Garstang Community Academy
Welcome to the latest news from the Catterall in Bloom team.
Garstang Theatre Group is over the moon to announce that it is back at last. Jack and the Beanstalk is in rehearsals now ready to entertain you this December. Yes, it’s been a tough time for us all so come and celebrate live theatre and support your local group by watching Jack defeat the giant and capture the goose and a certain lady’s heart. Suitable for all ages – we would love to see you all come along in fancy dress and sing along to some very familiar tunes. Tickets are £10 (adult) or £8 (child). Under 3s free. A family ticket is £30 (two adults / two children). Group booking discounts available for organisations.
Have you noticed the fantastic autumn display on the corner of Baylton Drive? Sophie the Scarecrow has been admired by one and all, so thank you to everyone involved in the yarn bombing effort. Autumn rain has caused delays in the normal clearing away of plants and containers but we battled on regardless and potted up a few plants ready for next year. You may have noticed that the Catterall Cart has been emptied of soil and will be removed for refurbishment over the winter. Thank you to Tim Hoyles for undertaking the carpentry work and the Bloom team for agreeing to repaint the cart. We have a wonderfully talented team of volunteers here, always ready for new experiences and challenges, and we have
To order tickets, use the below contacts or buy in person at Market Place News and The Mace Store, Croston Road June Booker text: 07933 284 107 e: garstangtheatregroup@hotmail.com
THE NEW PHOENIX DANCERS Dancing on Wed 3rd Nov, Tues 16th &Tues 30th Nov. Our Christmas party and a Jacob’s join will be held on Tues 14th Dec. Dancing starts at 7:30pm to John Lancaster. Entry is £3.50 which includes tea and biscuits. There is also dancing every week on Saturdays from 7:45pm at Barton Village Hall (no dance on Sat 13th Nov). Entry is £4 including tea and biscuits. Music played by Alan Cookson and the 3rd Saturday John Lancaster.
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CATTERALL IN BLOOM (cont) Est. 1970
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recently agreed to look after the flower beds in the park. This is an exciting opportunity and we are looking forward to seeing Catterall blooming again next spring. The RHS Wyre in Bloom ceremony takes place on Wed 17th Nov and the results will be posted on our Facebook page. As the year comes to an end we gardeners always look ahead to the new year don’t we? In 2022, a few members of Catterall in Bloom will be running Catterall Gardening Club, which has monthly meetings, from March to September. More details to follow in the Focus Magazine next month. So if you’d like to spend an hour now and again helping to keep Catterall looking lovely, then please come and join our happy team. Keep gardening! Netta Parker 01995 605385
CATTERALL GARDENING CLUB Catterall Garden Club has only managed to meet twice during 2021 and numbers at these meetings were very low. However, we are hoping that next year we will see a return to more normal times.
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Jan Finch has recently decided to step down from running the garden club and has asked for volunteers to take over. I am pleased to let you know that some members of the Catterall in Bloom team have decided to take over running the club for a trial year. Although initially only taking on this responsibility for a year, it is hoped this will become a long term commitment. Catterall in Bloom is hoping to run the club in a very similar manner to previously, with monthly speakers from March to September, monthly raffles, a warm welcome and a refreshments break, with a return of the muchloved cakes. There may be some changes too, which will be announced nearer the time. The In Bloom Team
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GREATER GARSTANG PARTNERSHIP Whilst there is a lot of work going on ‘behind the scenes’, there isn’t much to report at this point in the process. The board held a workshop in September to provide views on the ‘preferred vision’ for the future of Garstang Town Centre and its place at the centre of a wider ‘Greater Garstang’ area and to work up a number of strategic objectives. These strategic objectives will form the ‘headlines’ of what we, as a board, want to achieve and projects being considered will need to help to deliver one or more of those objectives. The next public consultation event will be held in early December but we are still working on finding a suitable venue. As soon as the venue and date have been confirmed we will make sure they are widely publicised so that as many people as possible can attend if they wish. We will also make sure the consultation material is available online for those who cannot or prefer not to attend an in person event. Jan Finch - Chair www.greatergarstangpartnership.co.uk fb: TheGreaterGarstangPartnershipBoard twitter: greatergarstang
CABUS WI Wed 3rd Nov, 7:30pm Cabus Village Hall This will be our AGM, but don’t worry it will be very short as we have not met for 18 months. The evening will continue with a pudding tasting. Members will bring small dishes of their favourite pudding for us all to sample. We would love to welcome new ladies to our friendly group. We have some interesting speakers lined up for our 2022 program. Margaret Swift 01995 606676
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GARSTANG PHOENIX WI
CLAUGHTON ON BROCK WI
Wed 10th Nov, 2:00pm Garstang United Reformed Church Hall
Thank you to all who attended the October meeting when we were entertained by some stories from our guest speaker based on ‘The Life of a Tiller Girl’. Our next meeting is on Tues 2nd Nov at 7:30pm and will include our AGM and a hotpot supper. The competition is for a gingerbread man or gingerbread woman biscuit.
At the next meeting of Garstang Phoenix WI we will welcome Sharon Wadsley as our speaker. The subject of her talk will be ‘Humorous Poetry for Ladies of a Certain Age’. Garstang Phoenix WI meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00pm. New members and visitors are always welcome. For ladies who may have mobility problems, a disabled access is available and a member of our committee is always on hand to answer any queries. This is an ideal way of making new friends for those who may be new to the area or are recently retired - we look forward to meeting you. Lesley Wilson 01995 605274
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PARKINSON’S UK Preston Branch This month’s meeting is on Wed 10th Nov at St Anthony’s Social Centre. We do not have a guest speaker, so will have a coffee and cake evening. Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm. We will be selling Christmas cards at the remaining meetings this year. This year’s Christmas party will be held at St Anthony’s on Wed 8th Dec at 7:00pm. The party will be led by the Garstang Ukulele Group. There will be a cold buffet and the bar will be open. As well as the usual raffle there will be a tombola and an extra jackpot raffle, a ‘one prize winner take all’ event at £1 a go. Prize valued at over £30. Please come along and have a fun time. Are you affected by Parkinson’s? If you want to know about us, you are welcome to call in to any of our regular monthly meetings and give us a try before deciding about membership. Steve Hardaker 01995 608962
GARSTANG QUAKERS We meet on Sunday mornings at 10:30am at the Friend’s Meeting House, Calder House Lane, Garstang PR31ZE. You would be most welcome to join us. We are fully open after lockdown but have been careful to put all precautions in place to keep you safe. Judith Taylor 01995 602974
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CHURCH BUT NOT ON A SUNDAY Tues 23rd Nov at 7:00pm Catterall Village Hall Apparently Google searches for ‘prayer’ surged worldwide in step with the emerging Covid pandemic. During lockdown the Church of England reported that tens of thousands of people turned to online church services and events. Now that churches are open again there are many in our locality ready to welcome you. If you live in the Catterall area we invite you to a very informal style of community church on a Tuesday evening. Join us for discussion and light refreshments. Meet Paul Davies the new pastor at Inglewhite Church. Lesley Hardman
GARSTANG FREE METHODISTS Light Party Sat 30th Oct, 5:30pm – 7:15pm Garstang Methodist Church We are so pleased to be holding our light party again this year in person! There will be games, crafts and food. For more information or to let us know you are coming, email children@garstangfmc.org.uk Friday Focus in November – all meetings 10:30am until 11:30am. • • • •
Fri 5th Nov: Focus on Prayer Fri 12th Nov: Focus on People – Robin and Martha Woodward Fri 19th Nov: Focus on Film – Goodnight Mr Tom Fri 26th Nov: Focus on the Bible
Advance notice of 4Front Theatre visiting us again with their Christmas show – ‘The Satellite before Christmas’ on Tues 14th Dec. Tickets (£2.50) will be available nearer the time from the church office. Most of our regular meetings are back up and running. Please see our website for full details. We have mid-week meetings for
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GARSTANG METHODISTS (cont)
ST THOMAS’ CHURCH
children from School years 1 - 4 (Kids Klub) and Years 5 - 8 (Connect) and for the older ones Years 9 - 13 (Koru).
Our church building is now open for morning services on Sun at 10:30am and Thurs at 10:00am after the redecoration. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this possible. The inside of the building looks very bright - a fantastic way to start a new chapter in the history of St Thomas’s with our new vicar Michael and his family.
Our Sunday services are held at 10:45am and 7:00pm with Sunday School for school years – Reception to 7 - during the morning service. We are asking that regular lateral flow tests are taken and, of course, to not attend if you are feeling unwell or have any Covid symptoms in order to keep all our congregation safe. Toddle In is back on a Thursday morning 10:00am - 11:30am (term-time only) for new born to pre-school children. Due to current circumstances booking is essential. Please see the Facebook group for more details. Katie Devany t: 01995 602852 e:info@garstangfmc.org.uk www.garstangfmc.org.uk
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The Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev Julian Henderson, will lead our Remembrance Service on Sun 14th Nov at 9:45am. It is followed by the 11:00am act of remembrance at the war memorial in the centre of town. Please wear masks to move about in church. They may be removed in the pews. Our family service will take place on Sun 21st Nov at 10:30am. Younger ones are asked to come dressed as a king or queen (historical or present day) as we look at Christ The King. Our Christmas fayre is on Sat 4th Dec in the hall next to church from 11:00am until 3:00pm. Refreshments, stalls, games for young and old and a visit from Father Christmas. Entry is free and all are very welcome. Kathryn Sperring 01995 606288
BABAS We are now open again after lockdown. The group is held at Garstang Methodist Church in Wesleys on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am - 11:30am. Come along for chat, a brew and to play Dorothy Gorst 01995 606226
PILLING HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tues Nov 2nd, 7:30pm The Methodist Church, Pilling Our speaker will be Paul Smith on ‘The General Strike’. We meet the first Tuesday in the month, Sept to March. New members and visitors welcome. Annual subscription £10 visitors £2. Mary Shepherd
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CALDER VALE METHODIST CHURCH Once again we say a big thank you to all our bakers, helpers and buyers at our last Pop Up Cake Stall. We raised a magnificent £400 for Macmillan Cancer Support. In October we welcomed Mr Paul Bowden and some of his son’s Lego men to introduce his ‘all-age worship’. As well as a reading of Julia Donaldson’s book ‘A Squash and a Squeeze’. Our all-age worship on Sun 7th Nov will be led by Rev Keith Borwick. Mr John Bell, from the Iona Community, joined us in October. On Saturday afternoon he spoke about, and we sang our way through, some of the Psalms and their relevance for today. On Sunday his theme was ‘Caring for the Earth’ which went towards his ‘Thought for Today’ on Radio 4 the following morning. Our Sunday services continue almost as usual (with care as the numbers of Covid rise daily).
On Sun 14th Nov we will gather at the War Memorial in Calder Vale at 10:45am in readiness for the Act of Remembrance there. Our CAMEO (Come And Meet Each Other) group has started meeting again on the third Friday of the month at 2:00pm. On Fri 19th Nov we will share a cuppa, cake, and make a Christmas Card and, of course, there will be lots of chat. Do come along and join us. On Sun 28th Nov (the first Sunday in Advent) at 2:00pm we will have a family time (all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult). This will be followed by the lighting and blessing of the Crib. Hopefully this year we will be able to share in mince pies and a drink. We are then in the run up to Christmas and hopefully more normal times. Whatever shortages there may or not be in the shops the Christmas message that Christ our Saviour is born will be the same. We look
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CALDER VALE METHODIST (cont) forward to celebrating that with you. Our usual Friday Lunches continue each Friday at 1:00pm to 1:15pm outside the church. All are welcome to come for the delicious take away, but please book by Wednesday afternoon. Thank you. Edith Gorst 01995 602078
HERITAGE SOCIETY Lancashire Local List Project Lancashire residents are being asked for their participation on a new project funded by the government and supported by Historic England. The project encourages communities to identify the local heritage which they value most for recognition and inclusion on a Local Heritage List. Local Heritage Assets can include any local buildings, structures, sites, and landscapes r Open fo & s s busine g in r e adh ty fe a s o t es guidelin
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HERITAGE SOCIETY (cont) be involved and sign up to the project. We need residents, communities, groups, and societies throughout Lancashire to go out this autumn and identify local heritage and to nominate those candidate buildings and sites through our dedicated new website https:// local-heritage-list.org.uk/lancashire Additionally, you will be able to contribute to assets already on the Local List or listed by other people, by adding your own local knowledge. This can include photographs, documents etc. relating to that particular asset. The website also provides information about the project and guidance on how to contribute. Buildings or sites nominated through the project will be considered under selection criteria developed from Historic England guidance. The year-long project is being co-ordinated by Growth Lancashire on behalf of the Lancashire Authorities.
actively supporting this project and are looking to include appropriate Garstang and District heritage assets. To help us, it would if residents would local landmarks that community and email perhaps photos.
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FAIRTRADE (cont) Garstang Mayor Alec Allan for taking part, completing the survey, and accepting the recertification of Garstang as a Fairtrade Town. We have collated the results and the full report is on our website. The executive summary reveals that: •
95% of the public are very concerned about Climate Change and that 88% believe that current climate extremes are the result of human activity.
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Interviewees felt that the top priority for UK Government policy should be to encourage the USA and China to reduce emissions of CO2. Meanwhile, the top priority for UK Government action should be to subsidise green energy alternatives.
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There was unanimous agreement that Climate Change is a worldwide problem and needs action now.
Big Green Week We would like to thank those schools that allowed us to take assemblies as part of the Big Green Week. Future Activities On Sat 20th Nov we are once again supporting our local scouts but this time at a Christmas market and charity tea event. This will be taking place at Kepple Lane Scout Hut between 10:00am and 4:00pm. So come along and pick up some Christmas
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FAIRTRADE (cont) craft gifts whilst enjoying a cup or Fairtrade tea or Coffee. Our next committee meeting is on Mon 13th Nov at the URC hall starting at 10:00am. Everyone is welcome to attend and support Garstang Fairtrade. Communication from Germany We are a small local TV station in Herzogenaurach, Germany (home base for Adidas and Puma). We are currently working on a report about the certification of one of the schools and our towns status as a Fairtrade Town. Along with information on the upcoming ‘info weekend; for the City of Herzogenaurach, we would like to mention the beginnings of the Fairtrade Town campaign, and that being your town of Garstang. I’ve been impressed with your website and would like to ask permission to incorporate
some photos from it to enhance our report. Our programmes are broadcast monthly via the local cable service and over the internet under www.herzo.tv The International programme presents a new report every month since 2012 with a variety of topics of interest for our community. Thanks for getting the Fairtrade town movement in motion. We have now used your website and cut down some of the text but have given you due credit for starting us off on something great! Germany’s Fairtrade Week is usually the end of September which has helped to spread the word! We wish you all continued strength and determination to forge ahead. Peter Ryder e: garstangfairtrade@gmail.com fb: ‘Garstang Fairtrade’ www.fairtrade.org.uk
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GARSTANG WINE CIRCLE The wine circle held its AGM at the meeting on Mon 18th Oct at the Arts Centre. The chairman and treasurer presented their reports for the 20/21 season. They were able to report a success in keeping the group going using Zoom, and the healthy financial situation that would help a recovery from the consequences of Covid. The circle has a healthy membership, so a waiting list may need to be set up in the near future. The current committee was re-elected and Paul Hewitt was elected to join the committee. The AGM business was performed in the usual prompt fashion, accompanied by a Prosecco Superiore from Aldi. We were then able to concentrate on the evening’s main event where members of the committee presented some of their favourite wines. Paul Hewitt began proceedings with a white wine, a Solaris , from the Gwynllan vineyard near Conwy, recently visited by the circle.
This was followed by Alan Jefferson’s choice - a Gros Manseng from the M&S ‘Found’ collection. We then moved to the reds. Firstly Anne Whitehead presented a Californian Merlot from Lodi, which she paired with both cheese and chocolate! Rosemary Stokes’ choice was a Corbieres from the Wine Society and the final wine of the evening was an Amarante from the Montepulciano D’Abruzzo area of Italy, presented by Richard Harrison. We all had our favourites but it was agreed together they provided an excellent evening’s tasting. Food was prepared by Glynis Jefferson and Jackie Hastings - thanks go to them for an excellent spread. The next meeting will be at 7:30pm on Mon 15th Nov at the Arts Centre when Guy Pugh will present a collection of Argentinian Wines. Details from Alan Jefferson on 01995601 842. Rosemary Stokes
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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE Christmas Craft Fair
Art Exhibitions
Each year Garstang Arts Centre holds a festive craft fair selling lovely hand-made gifts produced by talented local crafters. It’s a fantastic opportunity to purchase some beautiful unique Christmas gifts.
‘Findings’, an exhibition of ceramics continues until Thurs 11th Nov.
This year, it starts on Sat 30th Oct at 10:00am and ends on Thurs 2nd Dec at 2:30pm. Christmas Craft Fair Lunchtime Concert The Marton Singers will be performing at Garstang Arts Centre on Thurs 4th Nov from 1:00pm until 2:00pm during the Christmas Craft Fair. They will be performing a programme of songs from musical theatre as well as other popular music. Entrance is free but as always donations are very welcome. Please come and support the Christmas craft fair concert. Alan - Concert Manager
A community of potters across Lancashire take inspiration from the patterns, shapes, texture and rhythm that nature generously provides. Covid has also influenced their work and the exhibition provides a selection of items created in response to changed lives during the pandemic. From Sun 14th Nov Pam Turner will exhibit her watercolour, acrylic and mixed media paintings which reflect her enthusiasm for travel and architecture. She is particularly interested in exploring and experimenting with a variety of styles to best reflect her work. Pam’s exhibition closes on Thurs 9th Dec. Entries are now being invited for the everpopular open art competition/exhibition in
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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) January 2022. Details and entry forms may be found on the Garstang Arts Society website. Sheila Tearle Garstang Ukulele Group After a long, hot (not too cold) summer of playing outside, we have resumed our practice indoors on Sunday afternoons. Thank you to all the passers by who slowed down or stopped to listen and the kids who danced as they passed - it’s been great to play in Garstang. We welcome both bookings and new players. Please see our website for contact details. As a means of trying to assure safety of our group and of our audiences, we ask all our players to take a lateral flow test prior to practice sessions and gigs. This way we feel it makes it safe for us to remove our masks and sing. Bob Sapey - www. garstangukulelegroup.co.uk
Garstang Musical Productions We are so pleased to be back at Garstang Arts Centre rehearsing for our first production since 2019. We have created rehearsal bubbles and it’s starting to feel like the good old days. We are pleased to announce our upcoming show, ‘All Together Now’. Dates are: •
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Rebecca Sudell Book Club At our first meeting in September we decided that in addition to suggesting a recommended book we would also explore other books on the same theme. The recommended book for October was ‘Plainsong’ by Kent Haruf and the theme was ‘small town America’. Most of the group had read the book and it proved to be a very popular choice, though there were different opinions about it! We also discussed ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ by Delia Owens, another popular choice and quite a contrast to the recommended book. For our next meeting on Tues 9th Nov the recommended book is ‘The Black House’ by Peter May - a murder mystery on the Isle of Lewis. The theme is ‘Scottish islands’. Our final meeting of the year on Tues 14th Dec at 10:30am we will be discussing ‘All the Lonely People’ by Mike Gayle. For more information contact Linda 07795 064 266 or Sandra 01995 603436 Garstang Arts Centre - 200 Club This is a great fundraiser for the Arts Centre and there will be a big double draw later in the year. If you haven’t paid your subs this
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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) year, please pop into the Arts Centre and see Hilary. Many subscribers pay by standing order which is great but it is going to become increasingly difficult to pay in cash and cheques when Barclays closes. If there is a volunteer willing to take over the running of the 200 Club next year, please let myself or Hilary know. Thank you. Anne Marie Whitehead (01995) 603311 Scrabble Group The Scrabble Group meet on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Everyone welcome. Jean Mavin 07501 704 385 Needlework Group We meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 12 noon. If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, patchwork, applique or would like to learn, do come and join this
friendly, helpful group. Woolcraft Do you like all things woolly? Did you start knitting/crocheting/felting in lockdown? We could be just the group for you to join. We inspire and learn from each other, working on our own things and sometimes on local projects. We are very friendly and informal. We meet on Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 9:00pm and/or Fridays 2:00 - 4:00pm. Sue Lowe 01995 601831 More Information For more information about Garstang Arts Centre, please see the contact details below. Judy Osborne 01995 600996 www.garstangartssociety.org.uk fb: artcentre.garstang twitter: ArtsGarstang
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GARSTANG LIBRARY Garstang library has been temporarily closed so that some significant building works can be carried out to make the building more energy-efficient. If you are not able to visit another library to return your loans you can simply keep them until Garstang Library re-opens as we will be renewing all items borrowed from Garstang to Mon 17th Jan.
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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) Garstang Library, Glenys will be in touch with all customers who use her service.
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Glenys can be contacted on 0771 754 3763 or email garstang.mobile@lancashire.gov. uk
Patients across the UK will be offered a booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine or Moderna vaccine. This means your booster dose may be different from the vaccines you had for your 1st and 2nd doses. Both vaccines are safe, effective, and recommended to be given as a booster dose irrespective of which vaccine you have had previously.
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GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE Covid Booster Vaccinations We have now commenced our Covid booster vaccination clinics. Patients will be called in age/priority order in the same way they were called for their first dose. Please note, patients are only able to receive booster
For more information, please visit: https:// bit.ly/Garstang-booster/ Mental Health & Wellbeing Service TAPP stands for Trainee Associate Psychological Practitioner. The TAPP working in your area is Dan Foley. I work Mon - Thurs, focusing on mental health prevention and promotion. I want to normalise mental health, reduce stigma and distress and increase people’s ability to cope with difficulties. LOCAL INDEPENDENT BUSINESS SINCE 2008
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GARSTANG MEDICAL (cont) Who would benefit? •
If you have recently started struggling with some new mental health difficulties.
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Everyone! There is ‘no health without mental health’, so in theory everyone could benefit from advice and guidance relating to caring for their emotional wellbeing.
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Those who have a formal diagnosis of a severe mental health difficulty, where they continue to struggle and it would not be possible to adequately meet the individuals needs within four sessions that focus upon prevention and promotion material.
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Those who are already supported by a mental health service/ engaged in therapy elsewhere.
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GARSTANG MEDICAL (cont) an appointment with a clinician. If you feel you require more than four sessions, please contact your GP. They may ask you to self-refer to MindsMatter for wellbeing or psychological support. NHS Under Pressure As with all GP surgeries across the UK, pressure on our services continues to be at an unprecedented level. We are working tirelessly to meet the needs of our patient population and are regularly reviewing the ways patients can access our services. We are open (and we always have been). Speaking to many patients on the phone first prior to offering them a face-to-face appointment where needed has helped reduce face-to-face contact, preventing the spread of Covid. We are ensuring you get the right appointment with the right person as quickly as possible. GP practices have seen numerous staff shortages through isolation and illness, which has put additional pressure on remaining staff. Despite this, practices are offering 31% more appointments than they were before the pandemic began. Garstang Medical Practice has administered 2054 Covid vaccinations since September; handled 30,394 calls (June-August 2021); and carried out 56,525 appointments (JuneAugust 2021 - total includes both telephone and face to face appointments). Please help us to help you: There are many different health professionals who can help with some conditions, such as your local pharmacist, improving access to GPs for those with complex needs. Do you need your GP? •
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Please be kind. Two out of three GPs say their experience of abuse, threatening behaviour or violence has got worse. Dealing with people who are abusive or aggressive towards staff or patients, takes GP practices away from caring for you. GP practices have the right to refuse treatment and take further action against anyone who threatened the safety of their staff and patients. Thank you to all of our patients for your support and understanding at what continues to be a difficult time for us all. The Garstang Medical Practice Team t: 01995 607399 fb: @garstangmedicalpractice www.garstangmedicalpractice.nhs.uk
GARSTANG RUNNING CLUB Myerscough 10 Sun 5th Dec 10:00am It’s good that life is returning to some normality, although still with some caution. The club was really pleased that the Half Marathon in September went so well. Although there were less runners than usual, 76 runners did take part and enjoyed the event – although some thought the hills were a bit steep! I suppose they are if you only run on Blackpool prom! Well, that won’t be a problem for the next race, which is the Myerscough 10 on Sun 5th Dec, as there aren’t any at all on that ten mile route! The race is hosted by Myerscough College and their excellent facilities will be available once again. Since the first race four years
ago the club has facilitated a short run for staff and students on Thursday afternoons. Although that has had to be curtailed due to Covid we hope it will restart in the New Year. The race starts at 10:00am with the first mile through the campus before heading out towards Sowerby and returning to finish outside the equestrian centre where excellent refreshments are served. All finishers will receive a Sandham’s Lancashire Cheese for their efforts. This year, for the first time, the club has organised chip timing so all runners will be able to have an official time for the actual 10 miles. If anyone wants to enter they will be able to on the day but online entries are available – just go to the web site. After such a difficult time the club is relieved to be able to hold races again and have
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bigger groups running together. Each week there are organised runs on Monday morning, Tuesday evening and Thursday evening, as well as occasional weekend runs.
Guiding in Garstang is growing! We’ve been so proud to engage with all our Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers throughout the pandemic, meeting virtually and in person when possible.
All details are on the website and members can book onto the runs each week. Despite lockdown the club has increased its membership quite considerably, mainly due to well organised runs which cater for all, particularly new runners – all will be made welcome. Apart from that, the annual membership is only £20 – what a bargain! What’s more is you can take part and make sure it suits you before you pay! Frank Miller t: 01995 604030 www.garstangrc.co.uk UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
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We have been able to welcome an unprecedented amount of new young members despite the restrictions. This wouldn’t have been possible without our fantastic group of creative and versatile leaders/young leaders, coming up with new ideas each week to run meetings virtually and to keep girls involved throughout lockdown. Now we are back running face-to-face guiding it is lovely to see everyone again and we wish to thank everyone for supporting guiding through this time! During lockdown we have run sessions online. Activities have included; bake/cook off, ready steady cook, spa night, treasure hunts, bingo, crafts, pancake night, magic night, festival night, making bunting to name just a few! We have also followed the Girlguiding programme, completing badges. Recently, 1st Garstang Rangers has enabled 23 young people to gain their Duke of Edinburgh expedition. This is a fantastic achievement. A huge thank you to all the leaders that helped make it happen and well done to the young people who completed their expedition come rain or shine! Units have also continued with badges and awards throughout lockdown. We have also been up at our local Girlguiding campsite (Guys Farm Activity Centre) along with other members of the County tidying up and doing lots of outdoor work to get the campsite back up and running, after being un-used throughout lockdown. 1st Garstang Rangers members, Nina Kennedy and Anna Walsh have recently donated another 125 comfort bags (hand sewn bags containing toiletries and care
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GIRLGUIDING IN GARSTANG (cont) items) to a women’s refuge, taking the total amount donated by 1st Garstang Rangers to over 300. Thank you to the leaders in the district for their support with this and to anyone that has donated items. At Christmas they also donated lots of toys and gifts to the refuge. The support we received from people in Garstang who donated items was overwhelming. So a huge thank you to everyone involved. As a district we have recently partnered up with the Co-op as a community partnership to support growing numbers of members and to help grow the local community. We are looking forward to working with them and thank them for their support. We are also on the lookout for adult volunteers to help in our units… this can be on a regular or flexible basis to fit around work/other commitments. If you choose to
become a volunteer for Girlguiding you are kept up to date with any necessary training and updates, a lot of which can be done online to fit in around other commitments. We have units in Garstang, Catterall and Forton and have Rainbows (5 - 7 yrs), Brownies (7 - 10 yrs), Guides (10- 14 yrs) and Rangers (14 - 18 yrs). If you are interested, please visit the following link to register and find a unit near you: www.girlguiding.org. uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/ register-your-interest Although we are recruiting leaders across all units, we are currently working with Catterall Village Hall committee to create space for a new Rainbow unit and are on the look-out for volunteers to help up with this! Rebecca Hubbard Twitter @garstanguiding Fb: Girlguiding Garstang Rural District
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SOROPTIMISTS Women Inspiring Action, Transforming Lives 100 Mile Relay Challenge Not only 100 miles but 124.5 miles in total over the 4 days - by bike, by C5 and in fair and foul weather and all with Soroptimist neckerchiefs, T-shirts and umbrellas in full glory. Kathy and Jackie helped to bring the final total in, through sunshine, showers, and punctures in equal measure. Thank you to everyone who commented, liked our Facebook page, shared our posts, cheered us on and donated to our fundraising page and the amount raised so far to support AfriReuse – approximately £1,400 in total from our various activities. A great team effort by all our Soroptimists. There’s still time to help us with our fundraising efforts and
highlight the valuable work that AfriReuse do - you can find details here: www.justgiving. com/crowdfunding/garstang-soroptimists Rose Bowl Competition – Update From September, we made it through to a three-way tie break for the annual Rosebowl competition – quite pleased with our knowledge of our region. The tie break was held at the annual Regional lunch and the question was ‘how many arches in the Whalley viaduct?’ – we were all wide of the mark with answers from 12 to 37 and the prize was given to Preston Soroptimists who were the closest – and the actual answer: 48 brick arches! We won’t forget that and congratulations to SI Preston. Meetings We met again in person at the October business meeting – the level of chatter in the room testified to the value of connecting up
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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) with friends and fellow Soroptimists. There was a lot to get through – social plans for group photos with our new neckerchiefs and to celebrate our four new members and, importantly, Christmas celebrations. We also had much to get through on our formal agenda items as well - marking our progress on commemorative plaques (to mark the Centenary of Soroptimism), tree planting progress, Climate Change questionnaires, WOW women, food bank collections, Mary’s Meals backpacks and ideas for community projects to highlight the climate change challenges being discussed at the forthcoming COP26 conference. Phew! We also took the opportunity to take pictures of our four members who have all joined since the start of the year. These will feature as part of our central organisation’s celebration of our Centenary year in a few weeks’ time. Louise is shown here, sporting the new neckwear.
Finally we looked forward to the next social meeting on in October where Charlotte Elwood from North West Cancer Research delivered a talk to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness month. We put out an open invitation on Facebook for anyone to join this meeting – perhaps you came along? National Memorial Arboretum Did you know that there is a Soroptimist memorial at the National Arboretum? Hopefully, you do now! The SIGBI (Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland) statue was officially unveiled recently, and one of our members, Judith, was a special guest at the event.
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Like what you see? We are now back in the swing of regular meetings at the Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Centre, on Bowgreave Drive. Next session is Wed 10th Nov at 6:30pm. Don’t forget to keep checking our Facebook page for 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 next month, take care and enjoy friendship. t: (01995) 606604 (Muriel Burnham-Airey) w: www.sigarstang.org.uk facebook: SoroptimistsGarstang twitter: GarstangSoropt
GARSTANG AFVBC Our purpose is to facilitate veterans and serving armed forces personnel to meet faceto-face in a relaxed, safe, social environment, to enjoy breakfast and banter, to combat loneliness and allow veterans to ‘return to the tribe’.
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There are no fees or subs, you just pay for your own breakfast – simple! Our Breakfast Clubs are on the first Saturday of each month. The next meeting will be Sat 6th Nov at 9:30am at Th’Owd Tithe Barn, Church Street, Garstang, Preston PR3 1PA
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GARSTANG AFVBC (cont) Our walks are on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Next will be: Sat 20th Nov at 9:30 am. The meeting place is by the river, at the High Street council car park. All local veterans are welcome to take part, including family members.
visitors and passers-by ‘We meet here the first Saturday of every month’. Looking ahead, we are beginning to plan for our meeting in December in the build up to Christmas and thinking of another day out, this time, to the Imperial War Museum in Manchester.
October was a busy month for the club. There was the usual Saturday morning breakfast club, followed by an evening quiz night at the Kings Arms. We would like to thank the King’s Arms for their generous hospitality. At the end of the month, a party of us had a great, but poignant day out visiting the highly recommended National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCIL Remembrance Sunday 14th Nov As we move deep into the autumn season we have been planning Garstang’s Remembrance Sunday event. This year will be the first year that the town council has been responsible for organising the event. We have a team of 12 involved with planning, including members of the Royal British Legion, Armed
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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCIL (cont) Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club, Garstang Lions and St Thomas’s churchwardens. The town council is very grateful for the support from these groups.
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We have contacted the participating community groups and we are expecting a strong turn out. The event timetable is listed below. Anyone wishing to attend the act of Remembrance should be at the War Memorial by 10:50am. This year we will be using a PA system at the war memorial which should ensure that everyone attending will be able to hear the service. After the service the town council would like to invite those attending for light refreshments at the Arts Centre.
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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCIL (cont) Lancashire Association of Local Councils, Wyre Area Committee This committee meets quarterly and is attended by town mayor, Cllr Alec Allan. The meeting gives an opportunity to find out what is happening in the parishes across Wyre. In recent times the issue of anti-social behaviour has been raised and it is a topic that is Wyre wide. The executive are able to take issues like this up with the police directly. The October meeting was attended by the police and crime commissioner for Lancashire, Andrew Snowden. Open Forums Our mayor, Alec Allen and Cllr Sharna Mitchell would like to thank those that attended our recent open forum in Cherestanc Square. The event raised several ideas and queries that we are now taking forward. It is always valuable to be able to meet in person so we will look to make these a regular event. Greater Garstang Partnership Board
Garstang Children’s Festival. Tickets are only £15 and include supper and a drink on arrival. The bar will be open from 7:30pm and the first race is at 8:00pm. Contact Alec for tickets by email alec.allan@garstangtowncouncil. org.uk or on 07894 962124. Keep In Touch We are always keen to hear your thoughts on the town council and about any issues or concerns that you would like us to look into. Much of our information is available online or you can call or email our town clerk. Our November full council meeting will be held on Mon 15th Nov at 7:30pm. If you’d like to attend the meeting please contact the town clerk. Edwina Parry - Town Clerk t: 07592 792 801 e: clerk@garstangtowncouncil.gov.uk www.garstangtowncouncil.org
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The consultants appointed by Wyre to report on the opportunities for Garstang town centre have presented their initial findings. An overwhelming majority of respondents favoured Scenario 2, which was the middle ground between the three options that offered modest to substantial change. They are now finalising their report which should be in draft form by the end of November with a further round of public consultation in late December or early January. This report is expected to highlight potential projects for the town centre which if accepted would then need to be put forward for funding applications.
The September Wyre Flood forum was a half and half affair with seventeen of us in the council chamber and as many again on Zoom. Most officers took the option of communicating from offices.
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Thomas Myerscough of Wyre Rivers Trust responded to facebook reports of sewage entering Wardley’s Creek from developments in Stalmine. The issue was with Wain Homes, the Environment Agency (EA) and Wyre Council, the planning authority.
This mayoral year Cllr Alec Allan, is supporting Garstang Children’s Festival in his fund raising efforts. The race night is beingheld at Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall on Sat 20th Nov. All proceeds will benefit the
United Utilities were thanked for a response to the situation on Rawcliffe Road and they informed us that an application had been made for funding to replace the full length of the sewer in Taylors Lane, Pilling to resolve problems caused by poor ground conditions. Hambleton reps repeated earlier calls for information on Kiln Lane and Sherborn Lane pumping stations.
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WYRE FLOOD FORUM (cont) completed to west ram of Garstang flood basin gates and minor repairs were being done to the east gate.
Avenue and Ainspool Lane is completed and will resolve flooding at the junction of A6/ A586 and Ainspool Lane.
Hambleton: work planned on Kiln Lane and Wardley’s watercourses was running late St Michaels: a bid had been made to resolve the erosion on Wyre embankment close to A586 bridge.
Preesall: Tom Myerscough, WRT, is drawing up a scheme to hold and divert excess water to protect Sunnyside. Also to inspect and clear surface water culvert under Cart Gate to improve discharges to Green Lane.
Churchtown: EA would be checking the nonreturn valve to ensure it shuts properly and is not leaking.
Forton: A new culvert constructed on School Lane and issues in Wallace Lane to be addressed in Q3.
GK referred to discussion on modelling the Ainspool. The latest report in 2014 does not include development nor importantly data from the 2015-16 floods. He said that all inputs into the Ainspool should be accounted for within the planning process and should not affect the main river flow, ie, the Wyre. Regarding two developments, not yet built, on the A6 with a total of 340 dwellings and commercial area, it was confirmed that planning consent was given for site at greenfield run off rates and should not affect the rate of flow to the main river. Asked if the 2014 report could be made available to members of the forum. EA will ask the question. A Wyre officer asked if EA planned to update the report with the 2015-16 data. EA responded saying the question had been asked and a reply awaited.
Out Rawcliffe: Drainage to River Wyre to be completed.
Great Eccleston: EA reported on a programme of work at Moss Side Lane Whites Brook, Inskip Brook, Wild Boar embankments and Catterall Basin. The agency is carrying out topographical surveys on both banks of watercourses and preparing designs to improve the system. Grass had been cut and weed cut planned. Paul Long of Wyre Council reported that he had met remotely with FLAGs and LCC reported works on Rawcliff Road by Hudson’s Farm involving an extensive repairs which will resolve flooding issues. Churchtown: surface water drainage on the
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WYRE FLOOD FORUM (cont) related issue and works are planned to clean a significant number of drains both public and private to ease threat in the whole village. Wyre Rivers Trust: The work up stream of Churchtown is greatly beneficial and has had a positive effect in reducing the risk of flooding downstream of Garstang flood basin. Report from Matthew Salter, Lancashire County Councillor for Wyre Rural Central. On October the 11th I visited Winmarleigh Moss, to see a ‘carbon farm’ run by the North West Wildlife Trust. Essentially by growing Sphagnum Moss on boggy land, carbon is trapped and stored in the soil, and the peat underneath can be conserved and start to restore. This may help with flooding as peat can store water in heavy rain, and slowly release the water, reducing the risk of flash flooding, and may be particularly helpful in upland areas. Reducing CO2 should also have long term benefits as climate change
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BEN WALLACE MP With winter nearly upon us, the downturn in the weather over the last few days has reminded me just how wet it can get in this part of the country! I am particularly concerned about standing water on highways and how that
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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) can affect road safety and sometimes lead to localised flooding. With this is mind, could I please remind all constituents that there is a very easy way to report blocked highway gullies to Lancashire County Council. Just go to www.lancashire.gov.uk/roadsparking-and-travel/report-it and then follow the steps. The ‘Report It’ page can also be used to report anything from potholes to oil spillages on roads which the County Council are responsible for dealing with. While I know officers do check the highways, the fact is they can’t be everywhere so I am sure any input local people can give will help and ensure faults are fixed in a timely manner. Covid Vaccination Boosters I know some residents have now received the Covid booster and this is encouraging. I am confident our GP surgeries and the NHS will continue to roll the booster out effectively.
I would also like to thank all involved from the NHS and all volunteers who help the process run smoothly and safely. As always to keep up to date with the latest advice please go to the Government’s website: www. gov.uk/guidance/covid-19-coronavirusrestrictions-what-you-can-and-cannot-do Please remember the virus is still with us and please stay vigilant. Passport Delays In April’s article I brought up that anyone hoping to travel abroad once the Covid travel restrictions were eased might find it helpful to check whether their passport needs to be renewed. I just want to re-iterate this advice because there has been a significant increase in applications and this has had a knockon effect so, if your passport needs to be renewed please think well ahead. Processing
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11. In which TV programme did Florence and Zebedee appear?
2. Where on the body could a cataract form?
12. Which song features ‘the girl with kaleidoscope eyes’?
3. Private Pike appeared in which in which TV series? 4. The airline Aeroflot is from which country? 5. Which planet is named after the Roman god of war? 6. Which scandal made US President Richard Nixon resign? 7. Kurt Cobain was in which grunge group? 8. Is France ahead of or behind Greenwich Mean Time? 9. In which play does the skull of Yorick appear? 10. Who made up the trio with Emerson and Lake?
13. What make of car was the 1906 Silver Ghost? 14. In which month is St Swithin’s Day? 15. How many yards in a mile? 16. In song, what do you pack up in your old kit bag? 17. According to legend, who was the wife of King Arthur? 18. What former royal family was the man known as Rasputin associated with? 19. Cape Canaveral took on the name of which US President? 20. Who wrote ‘The Messiah’?
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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) times for applications is currently ten weeks, so please do bear this in mind. Unfortunately, I am aware of a few people who were caught out over half term Remembrance Once again November is upon us and as a nation we pause to remember all those who have given their lives during war and conflict or live with the scars of it. It is a time for reflection and remembrance. For many it is a very personal time, remembering friends and family or paying tribute to those who still live with the physical or mental scars. Having served in the armed forces myself, I feel it is extremely important to remember those who have fought for our freedom and our way of life and always to remember their sacrifices. Keeping in Touch I am pleased to be travelling around our beautiful, but sometimes wet, constituency. I
never tire of visiting local groups, businesses etc. As always, my mailbag has been full of letters covering a host of issues. I say it often but, please do keep the letters and emails coming. Although I do pride myself on travelling around the constituency listening to residents, I can’t speak to everyone and it is vital for me to know the issues that concern people on a daily basis in order for me to carry out my role as your Member of Parliament. Please remember I’m here to help. 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 at the House of Commons. Ben Wallace MP t: 0207 219 5804 e: wallaceb@parliament.uk a: House of Commons SW1A 0AA
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CAT SMITH MP Lloyds Pharmacy I’ve had a lot of correspondence over the last few months about the difficulties some of you have had getting hold of your prescriptions from the chemist in Knott End. There are occasions when the pharmacy has been closed without warning and I’ve written to Lloyds to raise this with them. I highlighted both the high percentage of retirees in Knott End – many of whom are in receipt of life-saving medication, prescribed to prevent strokes and heart attacks - as well as a high percentage of families with young children who rely on the chemist being open. Many of you say you feel let down by the poor service and that you use the shop for nonprescription, over-the-counter medication and are unable to access pain relief etc when the chemist is closed due to staffing difficulties.
They say the opening times at the Knott End pharmacy have improved since the start of September, after they successfully secured a new full-time pharmacist for the branch. They have also hired an additional three relief pharmacists to cover the Blackpool area. ‘Going forward, there should not be any recurring issues with the services patients in your constituency access on a regular basis.’ Please do get in touch with me if you have any further questions or concerns about the service. Speeding on Beechfield Ave, Preesall I’ve recently been in touch with the police regarding some concerns about speeding on Beechfield Avenue in Preesall. Beechfield Avenue is a 20mph residential road, which was last reviewed by the Lancashire Road Safety Partnership (LRSP) in October 2019 and was given an ‘Overall
Lloyds have been in touch with me to say they are truly sorry to read of the disappointing service you have been experiencing and ‘this is not the level of service we expect for any of our customers, and I can fully appreciate your concerns.’ Lloyds say the Knott End pharmacy went through a difficult period over the summer owing to the loss of a staff member. During the recruitment process to find a replacement, they employed locums to cover the branch. ‘Unfortunately, there were a range of factors influencing the availability of locums at the time, including: the summer holidays, the socalled ‘ping-demic’ and the UK wide shortage of qualified pharmacists. This led to a number of temporary and partial closures which may have disrupted the experience of patients accessing services at the time and for this we are truly sorry.’
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CAT SMITH MP (cont) Low’ risk rating. As a result, the LRSP advise the community to consider options in the community toolkit for community approaches to reducing traffic speed. LRSP advise they will not reassess sites within three years unless there’s been major changes to the area. As there has been new housing developments connected to the road recently, and Beechfield Avenue is the primary route into the new estate, residents say the volume of traffic has significantly increased. This could be considered a major change to the use and nature of the road, and I’ve asked for the road to be reassessed. I’ll update you when I hear back. Local Businesses I was pleased to have the opportunity to visit A&G Precision in Preesall a couple of weeks ago. The family-owned company employs over 70 local people with fantastic apprentice opportunities for youngsters leaving St Aidans. A&G manufacture precision engineered components for leading aerospace, defence, Formula 1 and the oil and gas industries and its great to have this state-of-the-art facility (with the most amazing technology and machinery) here in the heart of Over Wyre. I wish them continued success in the years to come, and if you or your youngster is looking for a job in a cutting-edge industry then give them a call! FYI – there are also lots of jobs available at the new fish processing units on the dock at Fleetwood. You can drop in anytime for an informal natter and soon you could be part of Fleetwood’s rich and invaluable fishing heritage, learning alongside some of the town’s most proud and dedicated workers. They’re open from 4:00am. Turning up early proves you’re keen for work - and I’m told you’ll be skilled up and trained pretty much straight away!
I also had the pleasure of visiting another family owned business last week - Farm Yard Ales on Gulf Lane in Cockerham. They make a selection of craft beer working with partners like Blackpool Football Club and amazing artists who design the cans. Farm Yard Ales can be found at Moss Edge Farm which has been in the Holmes Family for five generations. Steve is the sixth but he decided to buck the trend and start his own micro-brewery instead of running a farm. With support from parents, friends, the Rural Development Programme and the NatWest, Farm Yard Ales was created and they built everything up from the ground by themselves including the steel-framed building and the sloping floors, all carefully designed to house a 2,000 litre brew plant. The brewery now has 10 of these 2,000 litre tanks showing the progress made in the last few years. Cat Smith MP t: 01253 490440 e: cat.smith.mp@parliament.uk
CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund Over the summer many of you may have seen, and indeed supported, Sarah’s wayside stall for CRY in Catterall. It’s been a lovely little community venture with goods and produce being dropped off at the stall as well as purchased! A grand total of £432 has been sent to the fund from this project and we’d like to say a huge thank you both to Sarah, who we know has spent many hours tending it, and to everyone who has buoyed her endeavours. The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is now well and truly underway for Matt’s fund and huge thanks are due to everyone who joined us in marking the season with our bountiful ‘Shades of Autumn’ pop-up shop. Colourful local produce and tasty
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CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG (cont) home-made products helped make the day successful with £180 raised. The same day we were delighted to receive two anonymous donations, taking the total that day to £980, enabling almost 20 young people to have free vital heart screenings at Garstang. Thank you very much for your generous support. Another huge surprise occurred in October when one of our lovely regular supporters sent us a fantastic personalised mosaic picture that she had made as a tribute to Matt. Lovingly created by hand from 16,000 minute sugar cane pixels it depicts some of the things that characterised Matt’s life from a tiny tot to the day he died. How I wish you could all see it! We were absolutely thrilled to bits to receive it and, although we know she wouldn’t want a fuss, we want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this much-appreciated gift. Alice, we have no way of ever repaying this generous act of
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thoughtfulness. Talking of gifts our Christmas pop-up shop in the small room at Catterall Village Hall on Fri 19th Nov 11:00am – 6:00pm, will feature plenty of Christmas inspiration including gorgeous gifts, decorations, cards, beautiful party outfits, and much, much more all ready for the festive season. If any budding bakers out there would like to donate foodie goodies for this event they would be very much appreciated. The same day Fri 19th Nov in the main room at Catterall Village Hall, from 7:30pm is our Christmas toy and gift fair. £1 entry includes light refreshments. For those who have been asking about Christmas cards for Matt’s Fund, Mike Coleran’s seasonal photos of Garstang will once again be available courtesy of Marion and Mark at Best Wishes in Garstang, alongside the lovely Highland Cow Calendars. The Cheese Shop at Dewlay is now also an outlet for the calendar, so whilst you’re stocking up on your Christmas cheeses why not pop a calendar in your basket too? At £10 they make fantastic presents with the full amount going to CRY screenings in memory of Andrew Key and Matt. CRY Screening Sat 13th & Sun 14th Nov All the best to everyone who has appointments for screening at Garstang Community Academy. Please don’t forget to bring any relevant paperwork and adhere to the booking requirements. If you are unable to make it to your appointment please be sure to let CRY know in good time as an appointment not kept is a vital screening lost. Paula Hesmondhalgh t: 07785 106 976 e: paulahez.ph@gmail.com fb: @The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund
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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS Donations The members of Garstang & District Lions have agreed to provide a sum of £200 sponsorship in response to a request for support for a runner in the Manchester half marathon with the proceeds going to a charity for the homeless. Our usual generous sum has now been transferred to the Lions Club International Fund to allow them to provide help and support to both current and future world wide emergencies. Fylde Women’s Aid have a continued need for new clothing items (babies, small children or ladies), new toys, new cosmetic or new toiletries and this appeal is ongoing with our collection point being the Resources Centre (old Liberal Club on Bridge Street).
We are also planning to support the road closure and traffic management necessary to facilitate the local Remembrance Day Service arrangements on Sun 14th Nov. As we have done before, we will be parking the cars of entrants and officials at Myerscough College on Sun 5th Dec to allow their annual ten mile run to take place. Very reluctantly we have taken the decision to cancel the annual Christmas community lunch provided for vulnerable adults and their carers because of the continued threat of Covid. However we are still looking to put something else in place and more information will be given later. General Our club continues to grow and another new member was inducted at our last meeting. If you are interested then you would be made most welcome. Further information
We have just completed another delivery but are planning one more soon. The Covid pandemic has created an increase in the overall numbers being supported both nationally and locally and this does include more male recipients too. Events & Activities Members of the Lions managed to park well over 3,000 cars in two very busy days at the recently held Lancashire Game and Country Festival in Scorton. Our next big event is the annual Community Bonfire and Fireworks display on Sat 6th Nov. The bonfire will be lit at 7:00pm and the spectacular firework display will begin at 7:30pm. Admission to the High Street car park will be from 6:30pm onwards. Prices have been held at very low levels at £4 for adults (over 16) and £1 for school-age children up to 16 years and with pre - school being free. Cash payments only.
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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS (cont) is available on our website or you can just speak to any member about what we do. You are also welcome to come along to our regular meetings held on the third Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm. Chris Wilkinson www.garstanglions.co.uk
THE INNER WHEEL CLUB Garstang & Over Wyre Inner Wheel District 19 comprises 21 clubs. It covers the whole of Cumbria and the northern half of Lancashire. Each club is a separate entity working within the ideals of Inner Wheel: To promote true friendship, to encourage the ideals of personal service
and to foster international understanding. Interestingly, nowhere is the word ‘fundraising’ mentioned. In fact nothing could be further from the truth. Every Inner Wheel Club around the globe (we are an international organisation) chooses to fund raise for many good causes and are proud to do so. Whether the cause is a small local charity needing a little support or a global initiative requiring a massive effort, Inner Wheel will always be proactive. Recently, 12 members of our own club here in Garstang attended the District International Rally where we learned more of the work of AQUABOX, a Rotary charity founded by the Rotary Club of Wirksworth in Derbyshire. The district international chairman presented the proceeds from various stalls to a representative from the charity. At the same rally over 100 Rotary shoeboxes were handed to the organisers of this wonderful charity. Rotary members had filled these robust boxes with gifts and donations for distribution to Eastern Europe, hopefully in time for Christmas but not exclusively so. A shoebox is not just for Christmas. A gift is always welcome by those who have so little, whatever the time of year. The club is now looking forward to more fundraising (and fun) for Vision Aid International at the end of November. If there are any ladies who feel they would like more information about the Club or indeed the wider Organisation please be in touch. Mary Mason t: 01995 603 447 e: marytmason@icloud.com
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IT’S ALL IN THE MIND Look into my eyes, what do you see? Oh the caricature of a mesmeric hypnotist may well be attractive to writers and film makers but the reality is that a skilled hypnotherapist can be a life changing and positive influence for many. What is hypnotherapy? Well, if you break it down to a literal meaning it translates to sleep therapy, however, you are not asleep but more in a trance or deep concentration/ meditation, and it is nothing like it is portrayed in the media. All hypnotherapy is self-hypnosis. This may sound a little strange, but it is true. Let me explain a little clearer; for those of you that drive, have you ever driven to a destination and suddenly wondered how you got there, because you cannot remember anything of the journey. Have you ever been doing something and suddenly wondered how you did it, again, because you cannot remember
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doing it. You have been under self-hypnosis during these events. Your conscious mind has been thinking of other things whilst your subconscious part has been keeping you safe and getting on with things. The power of the mind is so strong and complex, no-one yet fully understands its complexities or range of abilities. It is estimated, and recognised in many circles of medicine, that we only use about 10% of our brains’ (minds’) abilities. This means that 90% of our mind is what we would call the subconscious, and this is the bit that deals with the parts of you that need to work without having to think about it, your breathing, your heart-beat – all your normal bodily functions you take for granted. Hypnotherapy is a marvellous and very powerful form of help that can deal with situations that the conscious mind has difficulty processing. It’s uses are almost Across 1. Conversations (9) 7. A remark or joke made as part of a polite conversation (10) 10. African fly, carrier of sleeping sickness (6) 11. Monthly earnings (6) 14. Stunts, eg somersaults (10) 15. Translate; explain (9) Down 2. Not operating (4) 3. Bread; lounge (4) 4. Clear and glazed (6) 5. Thing; being (6) 6. Overexcited; overstimulated (5) 8. Eg Chinese or Bangladeshi (5) 9. Buzz ____, second person to walk on the moon (6) 10. Threefold; soprano (6) 12. Halt (4) 13. 4840 square yards (4)
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IT’S ALL IN THE MIND (cont) boundless. Don’t get the wrong idea; it cannot cure cancer or the common cold and it can’t cure a broken limb or a physical disability. It is not recommended that you should stop any prescribed medicines in favour of hypnotherapy, and it would be wrong to suggest that. Hypnotherapy should be used as complimentary to any medical issues, not a replacement. If you want to try hypnotherapy to help with any existing medical condition always talk this over with your GP first.
of just a few, and is by no means a complete list: anxiety, depression, confidence building, sports, natural birthing, phobias of any kind, smoking cessation, weight management, fears that maybe aren’t quite in the phobia category yet, pain management both acute and chronic, concentration, impulse control, habit breaking, addiction, substance abuse, stress management, recovering from trauma or grief, PTSD, past issues long forgotten that still have an effect.
In hypnotherapy you are always in control, you are aware of everything going on around you and you will never do anything that you don’t want to, or wouldn’t agree with, in a fully conscious state.
There are no drugs involved in hypnotherapy and there are no time limits to it, a good therapist can help you change your life for the better.
A hypnotherapist is there to guide you through the proceedings with suggestions that are directed at the subconscious. The therapy can be used for many things, and this is a list
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GARSTANG SPEAKERS CLUB Do you want a different sort of social activity? You’ve done the knitting, the embroidery, the cake making and now want something new to challenge you. We at Garstang Speakers Club could be your answer. Don’t be put off by the title; if you come and join us you won’t be put under any pressure to speak, you can just enjoy listening to others. However, it’s doubtful you’ll be able to resist the opportunity to be heard for very long as the themes for each meeting are subjects we all encounter and about which we have something to say. Our meetings are friendly and enjoyable with members presenting speeches ranging from the serious and thought-provoking to the hilarious. Why don’t you come along to one of our meetings on either Tues 2nd & Tues 16th Nov. We meet in the comfortable surroundings of the Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club with meetings commencing at 7:15pm for 7:30pm. Sue Hubbard t: 01995 600357 e: barleyfold@madasafish.com www.garstangladiesspeakersclub.org www.the-asc.org.uk
LOCAL BOOK LAUNCH Tues 16th Nov, 2:00pm Pilling Village Hall Residents are invited to a book launch this month, which will be a bit of a memory jogger for many. Author and former Garstang Courier journalist Angela Norris (nee France) is launching her book ‘That’s News To Me!’ about her early career as a reporter on the local newspaper in the 1970s and early 80s. During that time she covered big stories (eg
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the opposition to the Pilling gas terminal plan, the devastating Wyre floods of the 1970s and the blaze which destroyed the Garstang CCM factory as well as the more regular goings on. Along with two other local journos of the time (Pat Seed and Tess Pickford), Angela had a ringside seat at local events. At the book launch Angela will recount some of her memories of the stories she covered and tell of the many personalities she knew from those years. Angela, who lived in Pilling for many years before moving to Preesall, will be accompanied by her husband, Keith (son of a former Pilling village bobby). No need to book. Entry is free and the village hall café will be open for refreshments. Note: current Covid prevention rules will be in force / wearing a face mask is optional. Anthony Coppin
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By the time you are reading this, we should be well into the swing of preparing for the festive season... or will we? Will we have a shortage of most things, as the prophets of doom would have us believe, to make the season a happy event?
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We completed our summer outings with a visit to Rufford Old Hall/Martin Mere in October and can now prepare for our first competition, the events cup which will be judged on Fri 12th Nov. Everyone is welcome to join us for a taster and to view the prints and projected images. For non-members, all we ask is an admission fee of £5 which, if membership is taken up, is deducted from the membership
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fee of £48. This includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Do give us a try, you will be made most welcome. We have recently attracted seven new members and hope that they will enjoy their time here with us.
The following opportunities to sing your heart out are now available for all.
We had two excellent presentations in October. Adrian Lines on digital manipulation and monochrome and Stu McKanzie, ex. Military MP and Photographer, BBC Cameraman, a superb memory titled Journey. We have a full calendar in November. •
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I think that the colours are still with us in our area, so keep shooting. www.garstangcameraclub.co.uk Maurice Barker
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GARSTANG VOLUNTEER FORCE We are currently volunteering at Garstang Medical Centre where we are helping out with the Covid booster clinics. This is a really rewarding job for our volunteers, so please give them a smile or a hello when you arrive at your appointment. We can tell you’re smiling even with your mask on! Huge thanks again to all our volunteers who are really helping to make a difference. Mary Randles
GARSTANG KNIT & NATTER GROUP The group was set to resume weekly sessions but we have had to put this on hold. Due to building work at the library it will be closed until the New Year. Our newsletter is still being delivered to group members and we will let everyone know when we can get back to knitting and nattering as soon as we can.
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POPPY APPEAL 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
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We are still knitting though, items for Brian House Children’s Hospice are being made as usual so the children will each get a gift from our group for Christmas.
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