Garstang Focus - October 2018 by Focus Magazines

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Issue 217

What’s on in Garstang

Monday

1st

Scottish Country Dancing - URC Church Hall (weekly)

Art Exhibition - Garstang Arts Centre (until 18th)

Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th) 17

Songbirds - Garstang Arts Centre (weekly)

Garstang Recorded Music Society - Garstang Arts Centre

Tuesday

Coffee Stop - Inglewhite Church (also 16th & 30th)

Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 9th, 23rd & 30th)

2nd

Wednesday 3rd ‘River Wyre & The Catchment Based Approach’ - Garstang URC 20

Needlework Group - Garstang Arts Centre (weekly)

Galloways Social Club (also 17th & 31st)

Thursday

4th

Garstang URC Charity Coffee Morning - Dementia Research

Friday

5th

Friday Focus - Garstang Free Methodists (also 12th, 19th & 2th)

Garstang 3Ls - URC Church Hall

Meat Bingo - Caldervale Country Club - (also 19th)

Saturday

Coffee Morning - Calder Vale Methodist Church

6th

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Garstang Arts Centre 200 Club Draw

Jumble Sale - Kirkland Village Hall - Kirkland WI

Fun Palace - Garstang Library

Sunday

Bleasdale St Eadmer’s Church Harvest Festival

Autumn Fair - Claughton Memorial Hall

Garstang Ukulele Group - Garstang Arts Centre (weekly)

Monday

Garstang Gardening Club - Crofter’s Hotel

7th

8th

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Lord of Bowland Lecture - ‘Bowland Heads Back to the Stone Age’ 48

Tuesday

Sequence Dancing - Claughton Memorial Hall (also 23rd)

Scorton WI - Scorton Methodist Chapel

Coffee Stop - Catterall Village Hall

Woolcraft - Garstang Arts Centre (weekly)

9th

Wednesday 10th ‘Anglo-Saxon Attitudes’ - Garstang Historical Society Over Wyre & Garstang Focus Magazines www.focusmags.co.uk | (01253) 813433 | www.facebook.com/focusmags Event Advertising & Editorial: sue@focusmags.co.uk Business & Commercial Advertising: helen@focusmags.co.uk Postal submissions: Focus Magazine, 132 Highfield Rd, Blackpool, FY4 2HH Cover design by Phil S Clarkson | Printed by Moulton Printing | © Focus Magazines 2018

What’s on in Garstang

Garstang Phoenix WI AGM - Garstang URC

‘North West Blood Bikes’ - Kirkland WI - Village Hall

Thursday

11th

Garstang Stamp Club - Garstang Library

‘How the Allies Won the War’ - St Thomas Church Hall

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Friday

12th

Food Bingo - Scorton Bowling Club

Saturday

13th

Garstang Fair Trade - Wesley’s Coffee Lounge

Monday

15th

Tinnitus Support Group - Booth’s Cafe, Garstang

Tuesday

16th

Floral Art Group- Garstang Arts Centre

Thursday

18th

Get Online - Garstang Library

Friday

19th ‘Common Lore’ - Garstang Library

Saturday

20th

Lune Valley Jazz Band - Tithebarn

Sunday

21st

Tea Time Church - Garstang Free Methodists

Tuesday

23rd

Fish & Chip Night - Catterall Village Hall

Garstang Health Walk

Wednesday 24th

‘The Addams Family’ - (until 27th) - Garstang Comm Productions 8 Thursday 25th ‘Fleetwood Memories’ - Garstang Trefoil Guild - Garstang Library 26

Inner Wheel - Garstang Best Western Hotel

Autumn Tints trip - Out Rawcliffe Over 60s Club

Friday

Time to Chat - Garstang Library

26th

Poetry Appreciation - Garstang Arts Centre

Sunday

Sequence dancing - Kirkland Memorial Hall

Table Top Sale - Out Rawcliffe Village Hall

Monday

29th

‘The Great Alpine Passes’ - Garstang Library

Wednesday

31st

Light Party - Garstang Free Methodists

28th

‘Introduction to Astronomy’ - Garstang Library

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November Thursday 1st ‘Far More Grace Than Me’ - Garstang Unplugged

November 2018 deadline for editorial and adverts is Monday 15th October November deliveries commence Thursday 25th October While every care is taken in the preparation of this magazine to ensure accuracy, Focus Magazines cannot be held responsible for editorial content supplied by contributors. Our acceptance of an editorial item or an advertisement does not necessarily indicate our endorsement of the products, services or views contained within it.

CLAUGHTON SEQUENCE DANCES

GARSTANG STAMP CLUB

Tues 9th & 23rd Oct 7:30pm Claughton Memorial Hall

Meetings of Garstang Stamp Club are held in the Meeting Room of Garstang Library from 7:30pm - 9:30pm, on Thursdays unless otherwise shown.

Pleasant company, gentle exercise and good music. Beginners welcome. Price £3.50 including tea and biscuits. Dancing to John Lancaster. Contacts: Hazel (01524) 791177 or Christine (01995) 679264

Thurs 11th Oct - Auction Tues 23rd Oct - ‘Central Europe’ - D. Burton.

Bill Cowan

Beginners and enquirers welcome to attend before joining. Subscriptions Adults £10 Under 18 £1.

GARSTANG URC COFFEE MORNING

D. Jones (01995) 602665

Garstang URC, Croston Rd, Garstang

SEQUENCE DANCING

The first Thursday of each month 10:00am – 12 noon at Garstang United Reformed Church, Croston Road. Thurs 4th Oct - Dementia Research Thurs 1st Nov Forton URC (Toilet Fund) Hilary Ralphs (01995) 603056 Email: ralphs@garstang.eclipse.co.uk

Sun 28th Oct 8:00pm Kirkland Memorial Hall Sequence dancing at Kirkland Memorial Hall is held fortnightly. Dancing to John Lancaster. For all enquiries and further information, please contact (01995) 603253. Betty Singleton

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BLEASDALE ST EADMER’S CHURCH

CLAUGHTON CATHOLIC ASSOC

Harvest Festival Sun 7th Oct 12 noon to 4:00pm

Autumn Fair Claughton Memorial Hall Sun 7th Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Visit the church decorated for Harvest and then enjoy the wonderful home made refreshments, Exhibition of local WW1 History at the Parish Hall and a large selection of jigsaws for sale available in the school. Sale of produce will be available at the church in the afternoon then enjoy a walk around this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Stalls include vegetables and plants, jams, cakes, raffle, second hand toys, children’s activities and many more with teas served throughout the afternoon. Entrance is free so please join us. Amy Clark 07929 617 874

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GARSTANG GARDENING CLUB

Sue McDade

Mon 8th Oct 7:30pm The Crofters Hotel, Cabus, Garstang

SCORTON BOWLING CLUB

Excellent prizes and raffle.

The speaker this month is Mel Hornby, a medical herbalist from Lytham St Annes, who will give a talk entitled ‘The Wonder of Weeds’. A warm welcome to all members and visitors. Refreshments available after the meeting.

Kathleen Hodgson (01524) 791082

Roger Broadbelt (01253) 700878

Autumn Food Bingo Scorton Village Hall Fri 12th Oct 7:00pm for 7:30pm

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GARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETY

GARSTANG QUAKERS

Wed 10th Oct 7:30pm Garstang United Reformed Church

National Quaker Week in Garstang Wed 3rd Oct 7:00pm Garstang Quaker Meeting House

Award-winning historical author Anne Whitehead is the speaker this month. Her topic is ‘Anglo-Saxon Attitudes’ and will cover issues such as childhood, crime, war, marriage, civil society, the integration of Viking settlers, food, drink and sex. Peter Burrell (01995) 601054

CHURCH BUT NOT ON A SUNDAY Come along and join us as we try out this new community venture on the fourth Tuesday of the month in Catterall Village Hall. We’re planning a Fish & Chip night suitable for all ages during half term Tues 23rd Oct 6:30pm - 8:30pm. £3:80 per person. Join us if you can. We would love to welcome you. Discussion, music and activities for all. Lesley Hardman 07980 070 349

Come to experience and learn about some different forms of Quaker worship from around the world. Free event. Donations welcome. Please bring a torch as the cobbled access lane is unlit. Garstang Quaker Meeting for Worship Sundays 10:30am - 11:30am. Quaker Meeting House, Calder House Ln, PR3 1ZE. In addition, the Meeting House has rooms available for hire. Daphne Sanders (01995) 641284 www.lancsquakers.org.uk/garstang.php

CALDER VALE METHODIST CHURCH Coffee Morning Sat 6th Oct 10:00am to 12 noon Usual Stalls etc. and Adam’s Toasted teacakes. All proceeds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Edith Gorst 01995 602078

GARSTANG FREE METHODISTS Teatime Church Sun 21st Oct 4:00pm - 6:00pm Kids’ worship, crafts, games and buffet tea Fun for the whole family. Friday Focus •

Fri 5th Oct Focus on Prayer.

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Fri 12th Oct Focus on People (Speaker to be arranged.)

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Fri 19th Oct Focus on Film ‘The Impossible’ followed by a light lunch.

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Fri 26th Oct Focus on the Bible.

All meetings start at 10:30am. Light Party - An alternative to Halloween Wed 31st Oct 5:30pm - 7:15pm. Games, crafts and party tea. (No fancy dress.) Garstang Free Methodists (01995) 602852

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GARSTANG WALKS Wed 24th Oct 10:30am Meet outside the Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, PR3 1EF, next to Booths. We enjoy an hour’s health walk around the weinds and paths along either the canal or the river with lovely views. Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP We meet on Monday evenings at 7:30pm from September to May in the United Reformed Church Hall, Croston Road, Garstang PR3 1FL. Our programme includes a range of dances to suit all abilities. New members are always welcome - no previous dancing experience required. Just come along and have a go! For any further information, contact Pam (01995) 603536 or Ian (01995) 603998 Marlene Towns

GARSTANG 3L’s Life Long Learning

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Our meeting on Fri 5th Oct at 2:00pm at the URC Church Hall. Our speaker this month will be Janet Nelson who will take us back a couple of hundred years to see how people did their shopping.

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GARSTANG MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS The Addams Family Garstang Community Academy Wed 24th Oct – Sat 27th Oct 7:30pm A new musical comedy, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa from the book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Come and join us as the Addams attempt to have ‘one normal night’ when Wednesday introduces her new boyfriend to the family. Will it go to plan? Who knows? Doors open at 7:00pm with a Saturday Matinee at 2:00pm (doors open at 1:30pm). Tickets Adults £12. Children under 16 £10, available at Car Care and I Love Homes on the High Street. Fancy Dress is encouraged! Hannah Bottomley

FORTON WI Thurs 18th Oct 7:30pm Forton Village Hall Forton WI meets on the third Thursday of the month. This month our speaker is Fiona Smithson speaking about ‘Curiosity Corner’ . We have a happy mix of members from the village and further afield, including Garstang, Catterall and Lancaster. New members and guests are always very welcome. Pat Murgatroyd (01524) 791580

CABUS WI Wed 3rd Oct 7:30pm Cabus Village Hall The speaker this month will be Sean PercivalEdwards who will talk about the work of the charity Heartbeat. We give a warm welcome to new ladies who would like to join our group. Margaret Swift (01995) 606676

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SCORTON WI Tues 9th Oct 7:30pm Ever wondered what the WI actually does? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much more than Jam and Jerusalem on offer. Why not come along to Scorton and find out? This month we will have a games evening and quiz. It is also our AGM so you can see how the WI is organised. Who know this might be just what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been looking for! New members, young or old, are always made welcome. Mary Hodges (01995) 604755

GARSTANG PHOENIX WI Wed 10th Oct 2:00pm Garstang United Reformed Church Hall This will be our AGM when the committee will be elected for the next twelve months. We meet on the second of each month. After the notices have been read we welcome the speaker. These vary from month to month and they have been both inspirational and interesting. We finish the afternoon with tea and cake and the opportunity to socialise with fellow members and hopefully make new friends. If you are interested in joining we would welcome your company. Committee members are always on hand to greet guests. Lesley Wilson (01995) 605274

TIME TO CHAT Fri 26th Oct 10:30am - 12:30pm Garstang Library Would you like to come for a chat and make new friends in a friendly, informal group? Jenny and Netta would like to invite you to come down and join them at Time to Chat on the last Friday of every month at Garstang Library. For details contact Jenny 07905 903 955 or myself. Netta Blundell (01995) 604131

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COFFEE STOP

GARSTANG FAIR TRADE

Coffee Stop opens as a community cafe on most Tuesday mornings. Volunteers from Inglewhite Church and the local communities are there to serve tea and coffee as well as cake or a toasted tea cake. Our aim is to provide a safe and friendly place for us to get together and make new connections.

Sat 13th Oct 10:00am - 3:00pm Wesleys Coffee Lounge Park Hill Road Garstang

If you’re new to the area or if you’ve previously considered coming along it would be great to welcome you this autumn. We open at 10:00am and close around noon. Why not call in for any part of the morning that suits you? Free parking, cycle space and disabled access are available at both venues. We look forward to welcoming you during October as per the following Tues 2nd, 16th & 30th Oct.

Your Fairtrade Town needs you. You can make a difference. Come along any time to find out all about Fairtrade and how you can get involved whilst enjoying a free Fairtrade drink. There will also be free children’s craft activities. Collect a ticket from Tourist Information or bring along this article or even just turn up – everyone welcome. We are looking for new Volunteers/helpers or anyone interested in supporting our group or coming along and giving a hand at our events. Our activities include:

Catterall Village Hall: Tues 9th Oct.

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Helping to organise events.

Lesley Hardman (01995) 641175

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Setting up and running stalls at various events held throughout the year e.g. Victorian evenings, Scorton Village Hall, Myerscough College and others.

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Helping with our Fairtrade Pledge renewals and promoting to new organisations.

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Participate in our annual Fairtrade Fortnight activities.

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Carry out consumer surveys to assess trends and Fairtrade interests.

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Attend committee meetings (only 3 or 4 per year). Next meeting: Sat 10th November 10:00am at Wesleys to finalise Victorian Evenings and start planning for Fairtrade Fortnight 2019.

If you have an interest or expertise in any of these we would be delighted to talk to you. If you are interested but cannot make it on the 13th then just drop an email to fairtradegarstang@gmail.com Ruth Bruce Chair - Garstang Fairtrade Steering Group

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HEALTH ADVICE A piece of research came out and was widely publicised in the media in the last month or so. The main headlines from it were that probiotic supplements do not work. Lazy journalism and headline grabbing words announced that we may as well throw all these supplements in the bin. I delved into the research to see exactly what was being said rather than taking my knowledge from journalists who, it seems more and more these days, are expressing an opinion rather than reporting facts. I found that this research was only carried out on 25 people. This is a tiny group to extrapolate anything major. Not only that but they were 25 healthy people. The fact they were healthy is the key to a major flaw in the research. Why? Because if

you are healthy your body should be working at its optimum. Taking supplements will not make you MORE healthy. You are either healthy or not, therefore, probiotics will simply add bacteria for a while that may be useful but they will not enhance your health when you are in good health. Our body does not have an extra healthy mode for this would be a waste of important resources. Bear in mind that health is different from fitness - we can get fitter, stronger, faster but we cannot work up more health. Of course if you are ill then you can become healthier and most of the time this can be done with changes in your behaviour rather than getting drugs from the doctor. For over a hundred years we osteopaths have repeatedly observed and understood that our gut is vital for so many illnesses from our mental health to auto-immune problems and much more. This has been ignored and even mocked by mainstream health professionals for decades but not anymore. Enormous research is coming out showing how vital our digestive system is to all aspects of our health. This is why declaring war on bacteria with antibiotics has been, for many people, disastrous with them trapped in a round of chronic infections. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen countless examples of recurrent cystitis from the immune system damage caused by antibiotics because the cause of such problems is not simply some bacteria going wrong. Antibiotics should be last resort medication, not frontline instant use drugs. If you have an infection your body, most of the time, given the right conditions such as rest, wholesome real nutrition (as opposed to take away food and ready meals) and gentle movement where possible, will clear up most infections without any need for drugs.

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HEALTH ADVICE (cont) I cannot stress enough the importance of rest when you are feeling unwell - most of us do not moderate our behaviour, soldiering on at work, taking something to mask the problem such as an anti-inflammatory or a paracetamol based remedy. These do not cure us but reduce symptoms so we carry on and this can cause further illness. Our body has some simple methods to cure us and we seem to want to stop it doing so. The basics are: Inflammation - which causes pain and immobility but is busy repairing all the damage too. So if you take an anti-inflammatory you interfere with repair and end up with recurring problems. And did you know the moment you pop one of these your chance of a heart attack increases from between 30-50% in the month you have taken it? Fever - which raises our core temperature to

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Dr Finlay Sutton

If the answer to any of the above is yes then Dr Finlay Sutton (Dentist who is a specialist in replacing missing teeth - Prosthodontics) along with his in-house dental technician, Mr Rowan Garstang are here to help you, in Garstang. Finlay says: “I love making dentures and love changing peoples’ lives. I am fortunate in having one of the worlds best dental technicians working with me in the practice. When it comes to dentures the key to success is for them to be incredibly comfortable and look as natural as possible, mirroring original teeth characteristics as closely as possible, so that no one knows they are dentures.” Dr John Besford, world famous former specialist in prosthodontics said of Finlay: “Together with Rowan Garstang, his accomplished laboratory technician, Finlay is now producing some of the finest denture work - both functionally and aesthetically, in the world. The difference that this is making to his patient’s lives is obvious from the improved contours of their faces and the enhanced sparkle in their eyes by the end of treatment. It is as if Brenda Before their souls have been refreshed.” Finlay is renowned for his work with dentures and has patients travelling to see him from far and wide, throughout the UK and abroad – he is recognised as one of the country’s leading specialists in removable prosthodontics and regularly teaches other dentists and technicians on the art of making dentures.

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE 200 Club Autumn Draw The 200 Club Autumn Draw will be held on Sat 6th Oct at the Arts Centre at 7:30pm. There will be entertainment in the form of an Audio Visual Show by Adrian Whittaker, a mixture of digital slide shows set to music. ‘some serious, some funny and some just plain daft!’ Everyone welcome. Bring your own drinks and nibbles will be provided. Anne Marie Whitehead (01995) 603311 October Art Exhibition We welcome Emma Underwood as an exhibitor at the Arts Centre. Whilst studying at various colleges, Emma mastered a wide range of artistic styles. Now, as an emerging artist, she is building a strong fan base regionally, nationally and internationally. She is finding success with her contemporary watercolours of wildlife and animals; hares,

rabbits and highland cows being hugely popular. Emma’s exhibition continues until Thurs 18th Oct. Following on are two local artists, Felicity Hallsworth and Holly Balasubramanyam who will be showing their work until Thus 15th Nov. Sheila Tearle (01995) 603816 Garstang Ukulele Group The instrument we now know as the ukulele was first named that by Hawaiians, although their pronunciation was and is oo-koo-lehleh. In the mid 19th century King David of Hawaii went on a journey around the world seeking out ways of increasing the prosperity of his islands. He invited many people to come and settle in Hawaii and in the 1870’s a number of Portuguese emigrants from Madeira arrived and they brought their small four and five

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) stringed instruments with them. When they played these the Hawaiians thought the movement of the strings reminded them of jumping fleas (oo-koo-lehleh) and so this became its new name. From the very start the Hawaiians took this funny little instrument to their hearts. In the 1890’s the independence of Hawaii was threatened by American and European businessmen who wished to exploit the islands and by the end of the 19th century Hawaii had been colonised by the USA. During the early 20th century many Americans began to visit and they enjoyed the sounds of the ukulele during their excursions to these islands. They brought the instrument back to the US with them and it soon became part of the popular culture. From there it has found its way back across the Atlantic and to Garstang.

Come and join us on Sundays from 2:00pm 4:00pm at the Arts Centre. Bob Sapey www.garstangukulelegroup.co.uk Bridge Group This month The Arts Centre Bridge Group will meet on Mon 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Oct at 7:00pm. The Tuesday dates are 2nd, 9th, 23rd & 30th Oct, meeting in the Music Room at 1:30pm. New members are always welcome at this friendly group. Don’t worry if you are a complete beginner as there is always help and advice from more experienced players. Bob Burns (01995) 603524 Garstang Floral Art Group The next meeting of the Garstang Floral Art Group will be held in the Arts Centre on Tues 16th Oct at 2:00pm. The speaker will be

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) well respected local gardener, Barrie Mason. Barrie will be telling us ‘How to Put Our Gardens to Bed for Winter’. Barrie always passes on advice and practical tips in a way we can understand and is happy to answer any queries.

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

Contact June (01995) 602505 or Mary (01995) 605210.

We work on individual and group projects, often raising money for charities.

Poetry Appreciation

Everyone is welcome. Experienced or beginner we will support you! There will also be tea and biscuits!

Fri 26th Oct 2:00pm – 4:00pm. This month’s topic, led by Bill Barnes, will be Health & Safety. Is it sensible advice? Will it save us from ourselves? Or is the nanny state interfering again? Let’s see what the poets say.

Kate Crook 07759 659 004 Needlework Group

Woolcraft

We meet in the Arts Centre on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 12 noon. If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery, patchwork, applique or would like to learn, do come and join this friendly, helpful group.

If you are interested in woolcrafts (knitting,

Ann Kelsall (01995) 606408

All are welcome to our Refreshments are provided.

meetings.

Marie Whalley (01995) 603605

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont)

GARSTANG PAINTING GROUP

Songbirds

With the bright days of Summer behind us, the Painting Group looks forward to changing our palette colours to autumn shades!

Songbirds is a very friendly ladies group. We do not give performances, just enjoy singing a wide repertoire and welcome those who have never sung in a group before, as well as those who sing well but do not want the commitment of a ‘proper’ choir! We meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at 1:30pm. On the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month there will be piano accompaniment and on the 2nd and 4th (& 5th) Mondays we will sing along to CDs/computer. Dates will be on The Arts Centre noticeboard. For more information ring Avril (01995) 602904 or Hilary (01995) 606333. Judy Osborne (01995) 600996

The first actual seasonal exercise will be a Still Life workshop for members on Wed 17th Oct and the subject will be, appropriately ‘Harvest Festival’. No doubt a fine array of flowers, fruit and vegetables will appear as a subject for painting or pastel work! Now that the Ron Coombes Exhibition is over, we are preparing for the Craft Fair Exhibition. Yes it’s non-stop for the Painting Group! Suitable paintings must be handed in by Sat 20th Oct for exhibiting in the Garstang Arts Centre until,- would you believe - the end of the Christmas Fair! Plenty of time to study the paintings and buy an ideal present! So, keep on painting. For more information contact Carolyn Wood (01253) 812270. Bill Barnes

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GARSTANG MILLENNIUM GREEN The River Wyre & The Catchment Based Approach United Reformed Church Hall, Croston Road, Garstang Wed 3rd Oct 7:30pm Garstang Millennium Green Trust are pleased to announce this talk presented by Tom Myerscough, Programme Manager for the Wyre Rivers Trust, on the subject of the River Wyre.

Admission is £3.00, payable on entry and includes tea/coffee and biscuits. A raffle will also be held. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of Garstang Millennium Green (registered charity no. 1079032). We are a small charity that owns and runs the 3.5ha of public open space alongside the River Wyre that comprises Garstang Millennium Green.

The talk will cover the work that is now being done by the Wyre Rivers Trust and its partners to return the river, from Abbeystead to Fleetwood, to a more natural state, resulting in a more resilient river and catchment.

We are run and managed entirely by volunteers and receive no financial assistance from the Local Authority. Dedicated volunteers, who give up a lot of their free time to maintain this area for you to enjoy, carry out all the work on the Green.

Tom says he would like to dispel some of the myths about the river, flooding and land management.

Please support us and come and enjoy an informative evening. Christine Cummins

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GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE If you are eligible for a flu vaccine but have not yet booked your appointment please contact the surgery to do so. We have clinics running throughout October and on Sat 17th Nov. You can call us on (01995) 607399 to book your appointment, book online via Patient Access if you are already registered, or use the MyGP app which is available to download from both Google Play and the App store. News from our Group (PPG)

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We have now held our first meeting, and we were pleased to welcome some new members into our volunteer health group. If you are interested and believe you can provide your time, why not apply to join us in helping to promote health and organise events? Or if you just wish to join a friendly group of volunteers interested in health care,

please call into the Practice to complete an application form. You can be involved as much or little as time allows, nor do you need to attend every meeting. Once your completed form is received, the Practice will undertake a confidential check to ensure you meet the necessary eligibility criteria, e.g. for example you must be resident in the area the Practice provides healthcare to and registered as a permanent patient. The PPG as a volunteer group does not have any involvement in this process, due to Practice/Patient confidentiality. An important point to be aware of - the PPG’s main rule ensures our meetings are not a venue for members to make adverse comments, raise grievances, or make complaints. Nor is it a venue to discuss your particular personal views. Our Terms and Conditions specifically exclude these issues.

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GARSTANG MEDICAL (cont) I write this as a number of people, incorrectly, have assumed this is what we are about. It is not. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the opposite. Where personal issues arise, no matter what they are, they must be taken up directly with the Practice outside our meetings, using the Patient / practice comment / complaint procedure. News information The National Association of Patient Participation, (NAPP) are, as its name implies, the national body that assists new and existing PPG groups in how to best develop their aims and goals. It also provides guidance and advice on how to promote and run a new PPG, and on utilising best practice. At a recent meeting at our Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) the Fylde & Wyre PPG Chairs discussed the subject of NAPP. This was an important issue.

Regognising that it would be of benefit to our PPG, the Practice Business Team was approached with a request for our PPG group to apply for affiliation with NAPP. We as a PPG are grateful to the Practice for agreeing to sponsor the group and for funding our annual membership costs. This demonstrates we are all working together to provide the necessary clinical services, develop new ideas, improve community healthcare, and provide a conduit for our members to become more involved within the community and the Practice on health related matters. Our PPG has now been accepted by this national organisation. Whilst it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the Practice that is connected to NAPP, it is your PPG that is affiliated. We are one of over 7,000 PPG groups affiliated to this organisation. We look forward

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GARSTANG MEDICAL (cont) to the benefits this will bring to our PPG, as it provides the group with the necessary advice, skills, tools, resource material and modules to help us develop further. Our aim as a PPG is to ensure that along with our Practice we are recognised as being the gold standard in promoting community healthcare delivery. Event News We recently supported and attended the Practice’s Heat and Eat event, which was kindly supported financially by Wyre Borough Council. The event was held on Fri 14th Sept and was attended by our much respected older generation. Our next meeting is on Wed 17th Oct. If your application has been accepted, please do come along, or if not a member, why not just pop in, to see what we do. If you then wish to become a part of our group, you can submit

your application form. Please only attend if you are registered at the Practice. Russell Hodskinson - Garstang Medical Practice Patient Participation Group

GARSTANG RECORDED MUSIC SOC Peter Kirkham gave our September meeting a relaxed programme with the title ‘Try a Little Tenderness’. His selection opened with the 1920s song of that name, ranged from the Moonlight Sonata to Debussy’s ‘Nuages’ and the Andante of Barber’s Violin Concerto. It concluded with Secret Garden’s ‘Ode to Simplicity’. We were pleased to have a good number of visitors for a very successful evening. On Mon 1st Oct, Jeff Ashcroft will mark the turn from summer to autumn with an evening of music celebrating the seasons. Visitors are welcome as always, admission

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GARSTANG RECORDED MUSIC (cont) £2. We meet in Garstang Arts Centre, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Inquiries to myself or David Greenwood (01995) 602875. Or find us at www. garstangartssociety.org.uk under ‘Activity Groups’. Or just come along! Gordon Semple (01995) 602337

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October’s meeting is entitled ‘Fleetwood Memories’ featuring pictures, poetry and song. This will be an open meeting, so feel free to join us! The Trefoil Guild is a national organisation linked to and supporting Girlguiding UK and is open to anyone over 18 who perhaps does not have the time to help run a unit on a regular basis. We have a local programme of speakers, activities and outings and can also join in with County or National events. We are a small friendly group and all are welcome. You do not need to have been a Guide or Scout previously. Contact Pat Ascroft (01995) 604139 or visit www.trefoilguild.co.uk Marlene Towns

Over the past four years local historian Paul G. Smith has given various lectures about the Great War, including the local aspect (based on the names of our town’s fallen on the War Memorial), as well as national and international aspects of the conflict. Sun, 11th Nov, will see the final day of the commemorations, a century to the day when the war was formally ended. To mark this occasion in the life of our country and town, Paul is to give his final two-part lecture of the Great War series with a talk entitled: ‘Victory 1918 - how the Allies Won the War’. The illustrated talk will be in two halves, with a refreshment break between. It will cover the so-called ‘100 Days’, from the Battle of Amiens to the Armistice, and includes references to several local servicemen who died for their country.

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GARSTANG’S GREAT WAR (cont) The event, which is sponsored by Garstang Historical Society, starts at 7:30pm on Sun 11th Nov at the new St Thomas’ Parish Hall, Church St, Garstang. Tickets for the event (price £5, including refreshments) are available at Market Place News, Market Place, Garstang, PR3 1ZA. Anthony Coppin

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Remembrance Day This year the timings for the Remembrance Day Parade and Service are changing. For the first time in years we will be at the War Memorial in Garstang by 10:45am to have our two minutes silence at

11:00am there. Running order 9:00am Assemble at High Street car park. 9:10am Parade to St Thomas Church. 10:30am Re-assemble outside the church to parade to War Memorial. 10:45am Be at the War Memorial for a short Service. 11:30am Parade and Service conclude. All are welcome to join us at any time. If you would like to lay a wreath you are more than welcome but please inform us as soon as possible so it can be added to the list. If you need to buy a wreath please contact our Poppy Appeal organiser David 07984 405 739 who will be more than happy to help if possible. David Brewin

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KIRKLAND WI Jumble Sale Sat 6th Oct 1:30pm This is a great event providing the opportunity to pick up some bargains. Crafters will find lots of things of interest, children have a great choice of games, books and toys with brica-brac and clothes for all ages. We usually have some home made cakes on sale as well. Donations of jumble would be much appreciated. It can be dropped off at the hall on the morning from 10:30am onwards or can be collected by calling (01995) 602974. Wed 10th Oct 7:30pm ‘North West Blood Bikes’. At this month’s meeting we will learn about the work of these volunteers who race to incidents and accidents delivering blood supplies to save lives.

The Kirklands and Catterall WI meets at the Kirklands Memorial Hall at 7:30pm every second Wednesday in the month. Visitors are always welcome. Dorothy Walmsley (01995) 602558

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Carrying out environmental projects on behalf of the Parish Council. Keeping street furniture and memorials in good repair.

32 hours per week averaged out throughout the year. Salary: NJC Point 11-13 Salary Scale, £17,007 - £17,391 pro rata. Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme Leave: 21 + 2 extra statutory days + bank holidays initially rising to 25 + 2 extra statutory days + bank holidays after 5 years’ service (pro rata). Other: Phone allowance of £10 per month and petrol for work mileage. To find out more about this position, including the full job description and an application form please see the ‘news’ page of our website www.catterallparish.org.uk or contact the Clerk Gillian Benson (01995) 600689.

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INNER WHEEL Our monthly dinner meeting is on Thurs 25th Oct and the speaker is Nicky Terry who will tell us about the Preston charity Deafway and his trip to Nepal. On Thurs 22nd Nov we start looking forward to Christmas. Our speaker is Elaine Cuzner who will demonstrate gift wrapping with a difference. We meet at the Garstang Best Western Hotel 7:00pm for 7:30pm. For further information about our organisation please contact Maureen Garstang (01995) 604336. Christine Holland

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with some of his social media contacts, he might be able to transform such a thought into a reality for Bob. Stuart said, ‘It was lovely to meet Bob and his family and after I left them I got to thinking about what I could do to help in a small way. I appealed to a few groups on social media to see if anything could be done. I never expected the amazing response from all corners of the RAF community, past and present.’ At 1:45pm on Tues 31st July the skies began to thunder as two RAF Chinook helicopters made a special flyover, just for Bob, over St John’s Hospice in Lancaster, as a result of the request from Stuart. Hospice staff, volunteers and patients gathered outside and cheered as the huge aircraft passed by overhead. Sue McGraw, Chief Executive as St John’s Hospice, said, ‘What an honour to be involved in something

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ST JOHN’S HOSPICE (cont) like this. You could see how much it meant to Bob and his family. It is a great example of what hospice care looks like, nothing is too much for our patients and people routinely go the extra mile to make wishes like Bob’s come true. We have had weddings, anniversary parties, visiting livestock, but never an RAF flyover! It’s just another unique day at St John’s Hospice!’ As if the flyover wasn’t enough, it has also been arranged for a serving RAF Flying Officer to visit Bob in his home with some RAF souvenirs, as well as two airmen making a special trip to talk to Bob in the coming days. There may well be other RAF surprises in store too. Stuart continued, ‘To see the big smile on Bob’s face today as he proudly waved the Union flag was such an honour. To see the RAF community, old and new, come together like this is inspiring. It is a great example of social media in action for the greater good!’

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ST JOHN’S HOSPICE (cont) There has also been a great response from the Lancaster and Morecambe branch of the RAF Association. Welfare Officer David Hodgson answered the call, ‘The RAF Association is all about friendship, and once you have served in the RAF you are a friend for life. We knew a Flying Officer was coming to visit Bob this evening, but we were asked if anyone could go and spend some time with him at the hospice before he goes home. I was delighted to oblige and I have spent the morning getting to know Bob and his family and watched the flyover with them, and it was an absolute honour and a privilege. Bob’s wife Mary and daughter Eloise have been AT Bob’s side while he has been staying at the hospice. Eloise said, ‘After meeting Stuart, I messaged him just to thank him for spending that time with Dad. I never expected it would end with something as

wonderful as this. It is quite overwhelming and such a lovely surprise, I can’t quite believe it. Everyone at the hospice has been great and now Dad is coming home for some well-earned rest.’ And as for Bob, worn out after all the excitement and flag waving, he just had one word that summed it all up - ‘terrific!’. Chris Pilkington (01524) 382538

TINNITUS SUPPORT GROUP Mon 15th Oct 7:30pm Booths Café, Garstang We have organised a local Support Group for sufferers of Tinnitus. This debilitating condition affects approximately 1 in 5 people of varying ages and with varying degrees. Symptoms can differ from individuals including ringing, buzzing and whooshing etc. The condition can lead to isolation and

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TINNITUS SUPPORT GROUP (cont) exclusion particularly from social gatherings and can lead to pain and confusion. Tinnitus can impact on sleep and concentration. If you are undergoing any of these symptoms or indeed have been diagnosed with Tinnitus pop along to our Support Group. If you cannot attend the meeting but would like to obtain any leaflets outlining further information and advice please let us know by emailing gayle.parkinson@btinternet.com Gail Williams

HELP BEAT CANCER Fundraising Group Many thanks to everyone who came to our Evening ‘Do’ on Sat 8th Sept at Turnover Hall Farm Caravan Park. Special thanks to everyone at Turnover Farm for the use of the venue, Ian & Linda Daniel for the excellent food, The Sound & Tony Ravel for their

entertainment and everyone who donated auction and raffle prizes. We raised £2,011.25. The evening was also a celebration. We have raised the fantastic amount of £100,000.00 so far. We have been overwhelmed with the help and support we have received. Many thanks to everyone for their continued support – it has been amazing. Thanks to Cancer Research UK for their presentation. Our next event is on Wed 12th Dec – a coach trip to Manchester with time to visit the Christmas Market, followed by a meal and then a Special Evening of Christmas entertainment in the Cathedral. Tickets are limited so please book early. Price is £25.00 plus the cost of the coach. Jean Horner (01253) 700555 - Pat Owen (01995) 672760 - Val Southward (01995) 679965 Facebook- Help Beat Cancer – Wyre.

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CAT SMITH MP At the beginning of the year many constituents contacted me concerned that their planned operations at Blackpool Victoria Hospital were being repeatedly cancelled. Many had been waiting a considerable period of time for joint replacements such as hips and knees. They described being in considerable pain, immobile and unable to leave the house. I’ve written to the Department of Health on a number of occasions asking for an explanation as to why so many elective procedures had to be cancelled and when they would be re-scheduled. I’ve published the Minister’s response on my website. To see it please visit www.catsmith.co.uk/ latest. In the letter, the Government says hospital managers are already planning for next winter. I very much hope therefore that we don’t see another repeat of last year’s crisis and that managers are being given the funding they need to provide a seamless service during a time of year when we know there will be greater demand.

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) NHS Improvement says the rise, the result of increasing demand and high leaving rates, is forecast to continue throughout the financial year. The result of all of this is that we have to employ more temporary staff leading to spiralling costs. Between April and June, NHS trusts spent £805 million on bank staff and an additional £599 million on agency staff. In addition to the staffing crisis, the NHS Improvement Quarterly Monitoring Report has been published confirming the extent of the funding crisis in the NHS – trusts now face an underlying deficit of £4.3bn. On all key performance measures the NHS is struggling to keep up with demand – A&E performance is down and waiting lists are rising. Ahead of the NHS Ten Year Plan this Autumn, Ministers must say how they are going to put NHS finances on an even keel. On a related point its nearly flu season again and it’s really important that everyone eligible should take advantage of the flu jab. The vaccine will be offered to everyone over the age of 65 and eligible adults under the age of 65, including pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions. Children in Year Five will now be offered the vaccine, along with children in Reception to Year Four. The vaccine will eventually be offered to all primary school-aged children. Social workers and frontline healthcare workers are also eligible to receive the vaccine for free. The more of us who take up the opportunity to have the flu jab, the less pressure on the NHS over the winter months. Boundary Changes It’s been proposed that if the changes go ahead Over Wyre would become part of a new, largely rural constituency starting just

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) south of Lancaster and stretching down to Fulwood, across to Thornton and up to Knott End. Lancaster would join with Morecambe and Fleetwood would join with Blackpool North.

If you’d like to get in touch with me please call my office on (01253) 490440 or email me on cat.smith.mp@parliament.uk

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A significant number of MP’s are set to vote against the changes. We are ready to work with all political parties to agree an accelerated timetable for a new review. Finally I’ve been in touch with Lancashire County Council to find out when they plan to create a zebra crossing on Lancaster Road in Knott End village. The work is scheduled for late February/ early March 2019.

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GARSTANG UNPLUGGED (In the Library) On Thurs 1st Nov in Garstang Library at 7:30pm the play ‘Far More Grace Than Me’ is to be performed. It tells the story of Nell Bamber who falls in love with World War One soldier Fred Poynton. The play brings home the impact of war on the quiet Lancashire villages and towns, including our own area. It is written and narrated by local poet William Michael Neary and accompanied by vocalist Evie Rapson, musicians Tom Gill and Andrew J J Hall,

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GARSTANG UNPLUGGED (cont) with Rambert School of Ballet dancer Aimee Williamson.

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Aged 23, and despite initial strong objections from her parents, Nell marries her love, World War One soldier Fred Poynton D.C.M.

Be prepared to be transported back in time and join us for an unforgettable artistic and musical experience, taking you from the Lancashire hills to the edge of The Great Lakes!

They go on a remarkable journey, leaving Chipping via Macclesfield, across the Atlantic to America on board the Cunard Liner H.M.S. Carmania, starting a new life in New York and then later in Buffalo.

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The play is based on a true story, adding what all good stories need, a little bit of mystery, a quest for reason and of course a good relishing of romance.

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BEN WALLACE MP Summer seems a distant memory as my children are now well into the school term here in North Lancashire and the darker nights are with us again. Looking out of the window, it is hard to believe the threat of a hosepipe ban loomed over us only a few weeks ago, but that is the British weather. Remembrance Celebrations We are already in October and I start thinking about this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Remembrance celebrations and the fact that it has been 100 years since the end of the First World War. It is great to see so many churches, schools, local authorities, businesses, etc throughout the constituency putting on displays and remembering the sacrifice of a generation. Armed Forces Having served in the Army myself, (Scots Guards) I am always keen to champion our outstanding Armed Forces which I believe are second to none. I also see the need to support veterans when they leave the services. This is done through the Armed Forces Covenant which all local authorities in Lancashire have signed. The Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly. With this in mind I was delighted to see recently, the launch of the Lancashire Armed Forces Hub. The hub aims to bring together councils, charities and other organisations who serve the armed forces community in order for them to share best practice and serve the community as effectively as possible. The Hub has been possible thanks to

ÂŁ150,000 of Government funding and is a joint project between Lancashire County Council, UCLAN, Lancashire Care Foundation Trust and Army HQ NW. The new service will be based at the College for Military Veterans and Emergency Services at UCLAN. Poulton to London Rail Service As you will know I am a keen supporter of a direct Poulton to London rail service. I have recently received a reply from Alliance Rail Holdings detailing their intentions for Great North Western Railway to operate a Blackpool to London Euston service. I am delighted to say that Poulton is a key element in the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans. I am continuing to urge Network Rail to reinstate the longer platform lengths to enable longer trains to stop at Poulton. Get in Touch My mailbag continues to cover a great number of issues from transport to health and planning to the environment both on a national and local level. I am always keen to hear the views of constituents, with this in mind please do not hesitate to contact me using the contact details at the end of this article. I believe meeting as many residents as possible is extremely important, this gives me the opportunity to discover the issues which affect them on a daily basis so please get in touch if you would like me to visit your business or local group. If I can be of any assistance to you please ring my Office at the House of Commons on 0207 219 5804 or my Constituency Office on (01995) 672977, email me at wallaceb@ parliament.uk or write to me at The House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Ben Wallace MP

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COMPUTER ADVICE I’m often asked why a computer seems to be running slow, and there’s never a simple answer to this. Sometimes it is a straight forward case of an old machine unable to cope, but even new computers can be slow. Over the years, these boxes have become ever more complex combinations of metal and electronics. They can do so much that they often seem to have a mind of their own – and a temperament to go with it! When you switch a computer on there are a million and one different things suddenly springing to life and demanding to check for updates or run scans. 1. Firstly some very basic checks – has the power come on, does my screen work, have I got a keyboard, how much memory have I got and is it all working? Do I have a hard drive and do I know where the operating system is? Assuming it gets

the right answers and finds the operating system, it then hands over control. 2. The operating system (Windows 10 or whatever) starts all the other programs and then checks for Windows updates, tries to install updates, runs clean-up jobs after updates, runs background checks for problems and performs regular tidy-up jobs. 3. Your security/anti-virus package checks for updates, installs updates and runs various scans of the system to make sure that no nasties have snuck in. 4. If you do online banking, there may be another security package which many banks insist you install (Trusteer Rapport) which will also check for updates and do some background checking work when you switch on. 5. Other background programs such as Java, FlashPlayer and Adobe Reader

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COMPUTER ADVICE (cont) will check for updates and then either install them automatically or ask for your permission to do so. 6. Programs which you have installed to use yourself will check for updates – eg. iTunes, Google Chrome, Microsoft Office, Firefox, Skype, Spotify, printers. Again sometimes these will get installed automatically and sometimes you will be nagged to do the update. 7. Other programs which you didn’t install yourself and probably haven’t even noticed are there because they came with the computer may also be running in the background and doing things, eg. CyberLink Media Suite 8. Once the computer is running, there will probably be a program from the hardware manufacturer also checking for updates for some of the core components. All of these are the good guys (although you could turn some of the ones in 6. and 7. off if you don’t need them) – if you’ve managed to download a disreputable toolbar or something worse, there may be other less beneficial programs doing stuff behind the scenes. So what to do? Computers need to be switched on regularly, and given plenty of time to complete all their background jobs. Don’t dive in to check your emails as soon as the desktop appears, give it a minute or two to finish getting ready.

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GARSTANG SOROPTIMISTS Women Inspiring Action, Transforming Lives Back to Work Our first meeting back after the Summer brought a very enthusiastic young man called Chris who came to tell us all about St John’s Hospice in Lancaster. The work they do to provide care, hope, and support for anyone with a life limiting illness (not just cancer) is amazing. St Johns has an in-patient unit, a day care/ respite centre, advice services and emotional support, and the Hospice at Home team, yet two thirds of their funding is covered by donations and fundraising events ranging from coffee mornings to parachute jumps. They have 480 volunteers who help keep

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everything running smoothly and Chris was especially keen to tell us about the first Garstang Charity Ball ‘Winter Wonderland’ which he is organising on Sat 10th Nov at the Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Centre. We’ve already decided to try out the Courtyard Café for our next monthly lunch! For further information see www.sjhospice.org.uk Future Plans We have also been discussing recent and future activity for the club – some of the upcoming activities or special dates include a petition to support women tea pickers in India, an Anti-Slavery Awareness weekend in Blackburn in September, Breast Cancer Awareness Month for October, World Food Day on Tues 16th Oct and the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence which starts on Sun 25th Nov. Looks like we’re going to be busy. Conference Time Later this month some of our members will also be attending the annual Federation Conference, which this year takes place in Liverpool. This is always an exciting few days and we are looking forward to some excellent speakers as usual to inspire and enthuse members, as well as taking the opportunity to meet up with old friends and make new ones from around the world.

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At the end of the conference the current Federation President Sue Biggs will hand over responsibilities to the next one. Sue is virtually a local lass, as she belongs to Burnley Soroptimists, and we have all been very proud to support her during this presidential year. BackPack Project We continue to send off batches of backpacks just as quickly as we can fill them. Currently we are most short of bags, exercise books, toothpaste, pens, pencil sharpeners, and pencil cases.

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GARSTANG SOROPTIMISTS (cont)

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Please drop off your used backpacks or other items at The Mustard Seed Café, Park Hill Road (opposite the Wheat Sheaf Pub). They are open Thurs, Fri and Sat 10:00am to 2:00pm. Or ring the number below to arrange collection.

On Wed 3rd Oct we look forward to hearing local historian, Paul Smith tell us about the Great War and how it affected those living in Garstang.

We meet twice a month at the Garstang Hotel and Golf Club at 7:00pm on the second and fourth Wednesday (excluding August and December). Interested ladies from throughout the Over Wyre and Garstang district are always very welcome.

Our meetings are open to anyone who suffers with eye problems. It is often useful for those whose problems have recently started to develop to be able to speak to someone who may have similar problems to themselves and how they manage to deal with them.

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Our following meetings will be held on Wed 17th & 31st Oct.

We are a small, friendly mixed group and meet alternate Wednesdays from 2:00pm - 4:00pm at St Helen’s Parish Hall, Churchtown. Free transport may be arranged for those living in the Garstang / Catterall areas.

Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604

For more information please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Canada: The Rockies to the Badlands Wed 3rd Oct 7:30pm The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form Chris and Keith Buxton open our season with their visit to Canada, landing in Vancouver and driving to Alberta and back, with great scenic journeys, ancient fossils, railways and indigenous tribes!

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Wed 10th Oct - ‘Lake Como’. Val Fillingham picks up on last season’s ‘Villas & Gardens’, and shows us what else there is to see in the lakeside towns using local transport. Wed 24th Oct - Tonight we go ‘To Eritrea and Ethiopia’ with John Pilkington, who follows the route of a Victorian rescue mission, travelling partly on foot with a donkey, enjoying the boisterous and charming people and comparing Ethiopia then and now. Website: www.traveltalks.club Email: info@traveltalks.club Twitter: @TravelTalksClub Joan Gaffiney (01253) 700799

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB for the Super Bikes, a very interesting experience, and we had a visit from Mike Inkley who talked to us and showed images from his field of Motor Sports photography and discussed the progression of mirrorless cameras into today’s photography. On Sat 6th Oct from 1:00pm - 2:00pm the Camera Club will give a short presentation at Garstang Library as part of their ‘Fun Palace Festival’.

Garstang Camera Club had a busy start to the new season in September. George Franks gave us an inspirational talk about Sports Photography and we had a wellattended Open Evening. Some members of the club went to Oulton Park to photograph the practice sessions

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont)

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Sat 20th Oct at Garstang Arts Centre and is open to the public during normal Arts Centre hours.

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We had a Coffee Morning on Sat 29th Sept which was an ideal opportunity to look at the exhibition and chat to some of our members. During October, we have a workshop looking at photography in cities, towns and villages and a visit from well-known photographer Bob Dennis APAGB CPAGB AFIAP BPE4* who will be trying to give us an insight into what judges look for in competition entries. With his impressive list of accreditations, he should know what he is talking about! For more details visit our website at www. garstangcameraclub.co.uk Email: info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk Peter Knight 07807 084 899

We meet every Saturday from 7:45pm to 11:15pm. Come and join us and enjoy Sequence Dancing with music by Alan Cookson on the Key Board. Admission £4.00 including refreshments. No dance Sat 13th Oct. For further information call Christine (01995) 679264 or Hazel (01524) 791177. Bill Cowan

TABLE TOP SALE Sun 28th Oct 10:00am - 2:00pm Out Rawcliffe Village Hall This is our normal once a year event to help with the upkeep of the Village Hall. For further information contact (01995) 670175 / (01253) 790476. Trish Walmsley

GREY MATTER TEST (ans page 59) 1. Which tendon connects the muscles of the lower leg to the heel bone?

11. What name was given to the Japanese Warrior class?

2. Where would you find the Royal Botanic Gardens?

12. In which board game might you be instructed ‘Go to jail’?

3. Bob Marley and Noel Coward are both buried on which island?

13. Who was the lead singer of the band Nirvana?

4. What colour is the rock azurite?

14. What strain of flu caused the world flu pandemic of 1918 which killed millions.

5. Nick Leeson was responsible for the collapse of which bank? 6. In which city does the International Court of Justice sit?

15. What title was given to Edward VIII after his abdication? 16. Who now owns House of Fraser?

7. In which US State are the cities of Mobile, Montgomery and Tuscaloosa?

17. Which F1 team does Lewis Hamilton currently race for?

8. Which steam engine won the Rainhill Trials in 1829?

18. What make of vehicle was used as a van by Del Boy and Rodeney in ‘Only Fools and Horses’?

9. Which Russian city hosted the Winter Olympics of 2014 10. Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt were integral members of which band?

19. What name is given to the front of a ship? 20. Who adopted the title of Lord Protector in 1653?

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS Donations A donation of £200 has been agreed to assist the newly formed Wyre Arts Group in buying much needed materials for use by their growing membership. This facility is open to all age groups including young people outside of school hours. The Club also agreed to give to the Lions Zone a payment of £7.50 per member as part of our contribution to their Youth Opportunities Trust which funds a wide range of local and national events and activities for young people. It was also agreed to give a sum of £200 to the Garstang Heritage Poppy Appeal towards the provision of some permanent plaques in our local area.

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The Lions have purchased ten tickets for the Addams Family Musical Production to be performed on Wed 24th Oct at Garstang Community Academy. These will be distributed by one of our members to chosen local Senior Citizens. The Club has received a very generous bequest of £500 from the family of a deceased member of our community. A decision was made to allocate a sum of £125 each to the following groups:- the Fylde Women’s Aid, the Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) Appeal and the Garstang Memory Café .The remaining balance will go towards the cost of the Mencap Christmas Lunch to be held in the Wyrebank Conference Suite. Previously the Lions have sponsored one of our more athletic members on a ‘Coast 2 Coast’ Cycle Ride on the 24th and 25th of August from Scarborough to Blackpool (a total journey of 145 miles) in aid of Brian

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS (cont) House Children’s Hospice. This journey has been completed now and our congratulations go to him and all of the others who took part. Fylde Women’s Aid have expressed their gratitude to Garstang Lions Club for organising and delivering recent donations to their central office. There is a continued need for new clothing items (babies, small children or ladies); new toys, new cosmetic or new toiletries. This appeal is ongoing with our collection point being the Resource Centre (the offices of the old Liberal Club) on Bridge Street. Events and Activities There was a good turn out of members helping with the organisation of car parking both at the Garstang Show and also the final major event for this year the Scorton Country and Game Festival. These all proved to be very busy and successful days but in quite varied weather conditions.

the popular Myerscough 10 mile run on Sun 2nd Dec. The ever popular Lions Bonfire and Firework Display will be held on Sat 3rd Nov with the lighting of the fire planned for 7:00pm and the spectacular fireworks show to follow. Admission prices are being kept amazingly low at only £4 for adults; £2 for those of school age (up to 16 ) and with those of preschool ages being allowed free entry. If you want to help out or join us then our Lions Club will make you most welcome. Further information is on the web site at www.garstanglions.co.uk You can speak to any member about what we do or just come along to our meeting held on the third Tues of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm. Chris Wilkinson Garstang and District Lions

Several members of the Club accompanied Lion Sandra Perkins who had organised a Canal Cruise for the local Memory Café attendees and helpers on Tues 14th Aug. This was a very successful event with a fish and chip lunch provided plus musical entertainment and several quizes. The Garstang Lions have continued to provide full support and regular funding for this highly sociable group. The Garstang Lions also organised and hosted the Zone Quiz on Fri 28th Sept. Five Clubs in total took part with each one providing one or more teams for this competition. Several Lion members will be assisting at the Old Holly Farm with car parking on Sat 27th Oct for one of their promotional events. It is planned that we have our annual Bowling Evening in October and we hope to use the Flower Bowl (Barton Grange) for this. The Club will be assisting in parking cars for

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CABUS PLAYERS Cabus Players have now started rehearsals for their next play ‘Family Planning’ by Frank Vickery. Full of humour it’s a great comedy and very engaging. When young Tracy finds out she is pregnant she doesn’t know how to break the news to her dependable mother or her hypochondriac father, or to her boyfriend. Gran is on hand to help. Misunderstandings and mishaps all the way to a riotous conclusion. A great night out. Tickets will be available shortly from Mace, Croston Road and Garstang News. Show dates Thurs 22nd Nov - Sat 24th Nov at Cabus Village Hall. Amanda Marriott 07900 415 647

LORD OF BOWLAND LECTURE This year’s Lord of Bowland Annual Lecture will take place on the evening of Mon 8th Oct in the wonderful surroundings of Browsholme Hall’s Tithe Barn. Dr Rick Peterson, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), will take Bowlanders back to the Stone Age, with a lecture on the Prehistory of Bowland.

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LORD OF BOWLAND LECTURE (cont) settlements. Rick’s lecture will explain how this fieldwork and subsequent studies have expanded understanding of Bowland’s pre-history. The event is free to attend but places need to be booked in advance by contacting the Forest of Bowland AONB on 01200 448000 or by emailing sandra.silk@lancashire. gov.uk or enquiries@slaidburnarchive.org The lecture starts at 7:30pm with a pay bar available from 7:00pm. Donations are invited on the evening and will go to Slaidburn Archive to support its important work in recording the history of the Forest and to Champion Bowland, which supports projects benefiting the environment, local communities and visitors. The Forest of Bowland AONB is grateful to the Parker family for hosting this event at Browsholme Hall.

William Bowland succeeded to the Lordship of Bowland in 2008. Over the course of its long history, the lordship has been held in succession by eight dukes, three earls and a baron. For more than four centuries English monarchs from Henry IV to Charles II styled themselves Lord Kings of Bowland. Sandra Silk (01200) 448000 / 07973 923 142

CHARITY CHRISTMAS CARD SALE This year’s Charity Card Sale takes place on Sat 10th Nov in the United Reformed Church Hall, Croston Road, Garstang. Open from 9:00 am until 12:30pm. If you are involved with a charity and would like to a table please contact John Whalley (01995) 603605 asap. Marie Whalley

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CARDIAC RISK in the YOUNG (CRY) The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund In recent weeks Matt’s Fund hit the headlines when it was established that an astounding £100,000 had been sent to CRY in his memory! A wonderful accomplishment I’m sure you’ll agree and we wish we could personally thank each and every one who has contributed, but with so much support from so many folks that would be an impossibility. There has been a great deal of creativity with numerous, wonderfully diverse activities and fundraisers from sponsored events, treasure hunts, sales, quizzes and discos to race nights, cakes bakes, collections, challenges and chalk drawings to name just a few. There are those who have donned the t-shirt and been a public face for the fund and countless folks who have supported in the background, unseen and unheard, all working together, being pro-active in raising awareness of the fabulous work that CRY do and helping protect the cardiac health of young people. To all who have helped, however you have helped, we thank you. Over the summer months the Garstang Scarecrow Festival with the assistance of the vivacious Team ShazzAnn and Team Y3P have been extremely busy raising an amazing £18,380 which was split between Macmillan in the North West and Matt’s Fund @ CRY. Towers and Gornall also held fundraisers at the local agricultural shows, raising hundreds for several local charities, including CRY and a number of charities, including ourselves, had the opportunity to take part in the Kepple Lane Fun Day in the middle of September what an extraordinary community we live in! No wonder Matt was so proud to be a part of it. Thank you one and all. Oh, and for those of you who are wondering - the Koala and joey were visiting friends in

Perth but now have a new home in Garstang! As autumn arrives the folks at the core of Team Matt have a chance to catch their breath for a week or two (though I know they’ll probably still be beavering away quietly in the background). We are very grateful to friends and family, both near and far, who have stood by our sides from the beginning and who graft and give tirelessly in remembrance of Matthew, and who steadfastly support and promote the work of the fund. Well done Team – you really are truly inspirational – thank you. For further information see our Facebook page The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund – CRY Paula Hesmondhalgh 07785 106 976 Email paulahez.ph@gmail.com

OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S At the meeting on Tues 4th Sept 20 games of dominoes were played and prizes presented to the winners. 1st Renee Higginson, 2nd Jane Webster, 3rd Kathleen Lawrenson, 4th Gwen Fairclough, 5th Marlene Cross, 6th Ethel Davis. The booby prize went to Chris Creer. Refreshments were served, followed by the raffle, gifts kindly donated by the members. The August trip was a success, what a lovely market town Northallerton is. The trip on Thurs 27th Sept was to Ormskirk and Southport. The next meeting will be on Tues 2nd Oct 7:00pm in the Village Hall, New members will be made very welcome. Make a date for the Autumn Tints trip, which will be on Thurs 25th Oct and will include high tea at Crooklands. Jane Webster (01253) 700425

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GARSTANG LIBRARY Special Events Fun Palace - Sat 6th Oct 10:00am 3:00pm. This is our very first Fun Palace and we’ve lots of ideas for a friendly, fun and creative Saturday. We’ll be having activities going on all over the Library all day long, including Jewellery Making, Photography Workshop, Singing in Spanish and French, Ukulele Workshop, Using technology to make Artwork, Science Spectacular and a Drumming and Rhythm Workshop. (Please note some activities may be subject to change.) Fun Palaces are free to enter, free to take part, local, inclusive, hands on, yours! Further information at www.funpalaces.co.uk Get Online Week #tryonething - Thurs 18th Oct We are offering ‘one to one’ digital sessions

where you can come along and ‘try one thing’ e.g. your first online grocery shop, choose and download an E book, or maybe manage your doctor or NHS appointments. You decide. Sessions are 45 minutes and booking is essential. Spot on ‘Common Lore’ - Fri 19th Oct 6:30pm. Join us at the Library for ‘Common Lore’ live gig theatre, written and performed by Sophia Hatfield. Traditional Fairy Tales and modern life collide in this exciting new show! Suitable for ages 11+. Tickets are priced at £8.00 for adults / £6.00 for under 18’s. Call in to the Library or email garstang. library@lancashire.gov.uk or visit www. spotonlancashire.co.uk (booking fee applies.) ‘The Great Alpine Passes’ Mon 29th Oct and repeated Mon 12th Nov 2:00pm 4:00pm. In this new slideshow Denis Jones briefly describes walkers’ and climbers’ passes before turning to some of the great road passes for which Switzerland is famous. Tickets are free but limited to 20 places. Lancashire Adult Learning Courses at Garstang Library Look out for details of courses being held by Lancashire Adult Learning at Garstang Library, but please note some courses are subject to a charge. To enrol call 03330 031 717 or visit www.lal.ac.uk ‘Introduction to Astronomy’ Mon 31st Oct 10:00am-12:00 noon ‘Time to Unwind’. Join us in the Library every Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm 4:00pm for adult colouring, jigsaws and a friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee. This is a free event. Digital Support Ask us about booking an appointment with

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) our digital volunteer. Help and guidance with online forms, tablet / iPad issues and other digital queries. Tablet Course – Thursday 10:00-11:00 commencing October. Have you purchased a Tablet device? We are now offering a 4 week course on getting to know your tablet. If you require any further information about this course or to book a place please contact the Library. Junior Coding Club Are you aged 9-11? Join our free Coding Club for 6 weeks of learning and fun about the world of programming with our experts. Please contact the Library for further details on how to book a place on the next available course.

Toddler Rhyme Time - Tues 2:00pm - 2:30pm. Storytime for the Under 5’s - Fri 2:00pm 2:30pm. For more information or to book a place at any of the above ring 0300 236 703, visit www.eventbrite.co.uk garstang.library@lancashire.gov.uk www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries www.lancashire.gov.uk or just pop into the Library and speak to a member of staff. Mobile Libraries The Mobile Library routes for October will be as follows: Scorton Wed 17th Oct Mytten Hall, Scorton 9:15am - 9:40am.

Children’s Activities

Brook Ave, Scorton 9:45am -10:05am.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme - Mon and Fri 10:00am - 10:30am.

Near Scorton C of E School 10:10am 10:40am.

CROSSWORD (ans page 59) ACROSS 1. Countryside (not portrait) (9) 7. Regular publication (10) 10. Bats’ hideaway (6) 11. Underground passage (6) 14. Magnificently (10) 15. Yardstick (9) DOWN 2. Highest point (4) 3. Leak (4) 4. Truncheon (6) 5. Calm down (6) 6. Theatre shows (5) 8. Hoard (5) 9. Fisher (6) 10. Elizabeth _____________ (Pride & Prejudice) (6) 12. Jetty (Southport or Wigan) (4) 13. Besides (4)

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont)

THE LUNE VALLEY JAZZ BAND

Catterall and Churchtown Thurs am 11th Oct

Since the first Garstang Arts and Music Festival the Lune Valley Jazz Band has played it’s part, as it did on Wed 26th Sept this year at the Tithebarn.

Franklaw Water Treatment Works Catterall 9:55am - 10:05am. Lancaster Old Road, Catterall 10:35am 10:45am. Ainspool Lane, Churchtown 10:50am 11:15am. Cock Robin Lane, Catterall 11:45am 12:05pm. Stones Lane, Catterall 12:10am - 12:20pm. Meadowcroft Avenue, Catterall 12:25pm 12:35pm. Claughton-on-Brock Tues am 9th & 30th Oct Ducketts Lane, Claughton-on-Brock 9:20am - 9:30am. Routes and dates can be subject to change. Garstang Library

The first set was nearing it’s end when Gerry, the bass player collapsed and was subsequently taken to hospital. He was checked over and various tests taken. Nothing serious was found to be wrong. The music had been hot and the atmosphere very hot so that was probably a contributory factor. Gerry is fine and was back playing a few days later. Our thanks go to staff of the Tithebarn, patrons and paramedics who assisted Gerry. The Lune Valley Jazz Band will be back to play again at the Tithebarn on Sat 20th Oct so for those of you who missed out on the second set last time and would like to see and hear more of the band please come along and we hope that any excitement will be confined to the music. Steve Lister - Lune Valley Jazz Band

LUNE VALLEY OCEAN WAVERS Square Dance Club Our Modern Square Dancing classes start in October. There will be two free taster sessions on Mon 22nd & 29th Oct 7:30pm - 10:00pm. What do you do on Monday nights? Watch the TV? Need some exercise, but think a gym boring and Zumba too much? Come Square Dancing. It’s healthy, low impact exercise for both the body and mind. It’s fun and friendship set to music. Have your family left home for university, work or have their own family now? Then now is the time to try something different. Together. As a couple. Are you single, over 14, bored, lonely or perhaps just stuck in a rut? Come Square Dancing where you will make many new and

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LUNE VALLEY OCEAN WAVERS (cont)

POLICE NOTES

lasting friendships, learn something new and have a great time every week.

Garstang and Over Wyre Policing Team are asking motor vehicle users to respect the area of specific scientific interest situated at Pilling Sands/Fluke Hall.

Are you coping with stress or worries that take over your life? Come Square Dancing and give your cares a night off. It’s therapeutic, as your mind will be so full of the dance moves you can’t think of anything else. Can’t Dance? Got two left feet? Got no rhythm? Don’t know your left from your Right? No problem. You can dance. We will have you Square Dancing on your very first night. No more excuses. Come along. Try a new experience and enjoy the two free taster evenings. Our regular Beginner classes start on Mon 5th Nov 7:30pm. £4 per evening including refreshments. For more information ring Sheila (01524) 411439 or Carol (01524) 811444. www.oceanwavers.co.uk email oceanwavers@hotmail.co.uk

Numerous reports have been received regarding unauthorised vehicles accessing the sands and the anti-social use of said vehicles whilst present. This is a public space for the enjoyment of all and safety is paramount. Signage is in place advising unauthorised users of the potential penalties for anti-social use of vehicles on the sands. If you require further information or wish to pass messages to the local policing team please contact us via email on GarstangOverWyreandPoulton.NPT@ lancashire.pnn.police.uk Garstang & Over Wyre Neighbourhood Policing Team

STREET PARTY Garstang Country House Hotel Mon 5th Nov 6:30pm This is an event to celebrate 100 years since the end of World War 1 and is a way to say thank you to all those who have served our country over the last 100 years. We need to remember the service men and women that have given so much for us, wanting nothing in return. Please join us for a fantastic night of entertainment. There will be live entertainment and local Cadets will be serving on tables. Tickets are just £20 each whilst Veteran’s are free (but free spaces are limited). Any money raised on the night will go to the Poppy Appeal. Tickets available from Sweets of Garstang (01995) 608762. David Brewin

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LANCASHIRE FIRE & RESCUE N18 Garstang The weathers getting more wintery, and what our crew are responding to has changed completely already. Last time we wrote in the Focus, we’d been busy with fires outside and especially with wildfires including Winter Hill. Now is a time of complete change for us, caused by the changing season and the corresponding drop in temperatures. Heating appliances and equipment unused in warmer months are coming out again. Colleagues at our nearest station in Preesall attended two gas leaks and one suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in the last few weeks. Everyone thinks it won’t happen to them, and whilst its very unlikely, the things you can do to reduce the possibility even further are incredibly simple.

Have all gas appliances checked by a Gas Safe engineer every 12 months, or any time additionally if you have any concerns. Electrical appliances and supply have caused 40% of accidental house fires recently. Always check for any damage to the leads on anything you use and only use things like washing machines and tumble dryers when you are at home and not asleep. Our web site www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/safety/ has lots of other information on safety with plenty of handy hints and advice. Our Community Fire Safety team are out helping make our community safer all the time. If you feel you would benefit from their advice or possibly a visit, please ring 08001 691 125 or select ‘Home Fire Safety Check’ on the website address above. Across the county, there’s an initiative to protect farming communities, and we’ve been at Garstang show and Scorton Game Fair working with Lancashire Constabulary, the Farming Community Network and NFU and we’ll be at local auctions soon. This is a great opportunity to give us and yourselves a head start if there’s an incident on your farm. We do a ‘home safety visit’, we record water sources, access for vehicles, things to watch out for and things to protect. It’s an immensely valuable service and it’s free. To be at the top of the list for a visit, just email my colleague on richardholden@ lancsfirerescue.org.uk The Police are keen to help too and they have rural specialists who can help and advise on any concerns you have including protecting farm machinery and equipment, poaching, data tagging, signage and your local contacts. Lorraine Ellwood, Lancashire Constabulary’s Rural and Wildlife Coordinator will arrange that on (01772) 413935 or email Lorraine. ellwood@lancashire.pnn.police.uk

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MARIE CURIE FUNDRAISING GROUP

As it gets wetter, there’s more chance of us assisting with flooding. We’re working closer than ever with Wyre Borough Council and other agencies to ensure the impact of these events is minimised as much as possible.

We are a small group of volunteers based in the Garstang area who have decided to get together to support the amazing work done by our local Marie Curie nursing service.

If you’re interested in what’s being done and what you can do there’s a drop-in event on ‘Winter Preparedness’ on Wed 10th Oct from 4:00pm to approximately 7:00pm at the Civic Centre in Poulton. United Utilities, Environment Agency, Lancashire County Council, Wyre Council Engineers, Care and Repair, Natural England, Flood Safe Project and several of the Flood Action Groups are there. It’s a great opportunity to find what’s being done for your area. We’re holding a car wash in the next few weeks, all the money to go to the Firefighters Charity so please look out for us if you’re passing at the weekend.

Our nurses serve the local community each night, visiting families living with terminal illness and giving respite and care to those going through their hardest times. It costs approximately £20 an hour to deliver this crucial support and we are determined to ensure that this vital work continues. We are looking for new members to help us represent the nurses locally by encouraging and supporting local fundraising, store collections, collection tins and lots more. And have a lot of fun along the way! If this sounds like something you’d like to get involved in, please contact me and we’ll look forward to welcoming you. Danielle Richards 07515 135 423

We need another four people to join us and become firefighters. You need to be available for call out within 5 minutes of our station, during the daytime or on the weekend. This job is a big commitment, but it provides an enormous amount of real achievement and value and the experiences and training you have will make a real difference to your life. All sorts of people are retained firefighters, everyone has different reasons for joining and gets different things out of it. If you’re interested in finding out more, see jobs. lancashirefirerescue.org.uk/retainedfirefighters or visit our station on our drill night, any Monday (except bank holidays) at 7:00pm and ask for Watch Manager Horner. WM Chris Horner (01995) 600036 / (01524) 60193 chrishorner@lancsfirerescue.org.uk

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GARSTANG LADIES SPEAKERS

ST MICHAELS LADIES SOCIAL CLUB

Do you want to feel more confident when speaking to groups or in public? Do you have the need to produce business presentations? Do you want to improve your potential at that next important interview? Do you want to meet like minded people in a friendly and supportive environment?

At the October meeting the speaker was Heydon Williams, from the North West Blood Bikers who clock up around 3400 miles per year, delivering precious blood to hospitals in need. In the main the bikers pay for their own fuel. Horrifically, in some areas youths have thrown objects at the bikers.

Garstang Ladies Speakers Club could be just the thing you need. Improve your skills at your own pace with no exams; oh yes - and have fun along the way!

These people are brave, dedicated and from all walks of life. Ladies also ride the bikes. Advanced driving courses are offered and the bikes are fully maintained.

We meet at the Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club on the first and third Tuesday of each month from September to May. This month’s meetings are on Tues 2nd & 16th Oct commencing at 7:15pm for 7:30pm. Visit www.garstangladiesspeakersclub. org or find us on Facebook. Sue Hubbard (01995) 600357 Email: barleyfold@madasafish.com

Blackpool Honda supplies two new motor bikes each year at £6000 each. The bikers are on call 24/7 plus bank holidays. Can you help? Controllers, who connect calls to bikers, from the comfort of their own homes, are sorely needed as well as bikers. Bikers are committed to just two or three shifts per month. If so ring (01772) 659059. or email contact@nwbblancs.org Thurs 11th Oct - ‘Setting Up My Allotment’ Sue Mantle. 7:30pm in the Village Hall. Judith Hunter

WINTER CRAFT FAIR Sat 3rd Nov 10:00am - 3:00pm Forton Village Hall Forton WI have organised this free craft fair. Variety of stalls including plants, knitwear, jewellery, cards, toiletries, decorated eggs, fancy goods and also a WI cake stall. There’ll be plenty to see and it will be a great chance to buy some Christmas presents or just treat yourself. Christine Smith (01524) 793549

GARSTANG FOLK DANCE GROUP We meet on Tuesday evenings 7:30pm 9:30pm from September to May. We offer a varied programme of old and new English country dances. Beginners welcome. Alan & Joan Anderson (01524) 61483

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