Garstang Focus Magazine - November 2018 by Focus Magazines

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Issue 218

What’s on in Garstang

Thursday

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Charity Coffee Morning - Garstang URC Church Hall

‘Far More Grace Than Me’ - Garstang Library

Time to Unwind - Garstang Library (weekly)

Junior Coding Club - Garstang Library (weekly)

Art Exhibition - Arts Centre (until 15th)

Friday 2nd ‘Jam Just as it Should Be’ - Garstang 3Ls

Baby Bounce & Rhyme - Garstang Library (weekly, also Mon)

Storytime for the Under 5’s - Garstang Library

Meat Bingo - Caldervale Country Club (also 9th &16th)

Saturday

Winter Craft Fair - Forton Village Hall

3rd

Phoenix Dance Group - Barton Village Hall (weekly)

Sunday

Ukulele Group - Arts Centre (weekly)

Scorton Christmas Gift Fair - Scorton Village Hall (also 25th)

Monday

Zentangle - Doodling for Relaxation - Garstang Library

Bridge Group - Arts Centre (also 12th,19th & 26th)

Songbirds - Arts Centre (weekly)

Scottish Country Dance Group - Garstang URC (weekly)

Tuesday

Coffee Stop - Catterall Church Hall

4th 5th

6th

Toddler Rhyme Time - Garstang Library (weekly)

Folk Dance Group (weekly)

Bridge Group - Arts Centre (also 13th & 27th)

Woolcraft - Arts Centre (weekly)

Out Rawcliffe Over 60s

Wednesday

Meat Bingo - Winmarleigh Village Hall

7th

Claughton Sequence Dancing - Memorial Hall (also 20th)

Needlework Group - Arts Centre (weekly)

Thursday

8th

Garstang Stamp Club - Garstang Library

Friday

9th

Great Minds Festival - Garstang Library (also 10th)

Charity Christmas Card Sale - Garstang URC

Garstang Fairtrade Group - Wesley’s Coffee Lounge

Sunday

Garstang’s Great War - St Thomas’ Parish Church Hall

Saturday

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What’s on in Garstang

Sunday

Heritage Open Afternoon - Bleasdale Parish Hall

11th

Sequence Dancing - Kirkland Memorial Hall (also 25th)

World War 1 Centenary Concert - Lancaster Singers

Monday

Garstang Gardening Club - The Crofter’s Hotel

12th

‘The Great Alpine Passes’ - Garstang Library Tuesday

13th

Coffee Stop - Inglewhite Church Hall (also 27th)

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Wednesday 14th

Galloways Social Club (also 28th)

South Lancaster Speaker’s Club - (also 28th)

Saturday

17th

Charity Coffee Morning - Scorton Methodist Chapel

Monday

19th

Charity Christmas Card Sale - Arts Centre

Tuesday

20th ‘Nature’s Bounty’ Art Exhibition - Arts Centre (until 13th Dec)

Floral Art Group - Arts Centre

Thursday

Craft Evening - Garstang Trefoil Guild

22nd

‘Family Planning’ - Cabus Players (until 24th)

Charity Lunch - Ferrari’s Restaurant

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‘Jitterbugs’ - Red Rose Stage Academy - (until 24th)

Friday

23rd

Poetry Appreciation Group - Arts Centre

Saturday

24th

Haffner Orchestra - Ashton Hall

Sunday

25th Christmas Coffee Morning - Garstang URC

RSPCA Christmas Open Day - Longview Animal Centre

Monday

26th

Garstang Christmas Lights Switch-On - Garstang Market Cross

Tuesday

27th

Lancashire Day - Garstang Library

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The Stars of Old Hollywood’ - Garstang Library

Wednesday 28th ‘Pinnochio’ - Garstang Theatre Group (until 1st Dec)

Thursday

Nativity Crib Festival - Forton URC

29th

Christmas Tree Festival - St Peter’s Church, Quernmore

Friday

Time to Chat - Garstang Library

Kirkland Christmas Market

4Front Theatre Christmas Production - Garstang Free Methodists 9

30th

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WINTER CRAFT FAIR Sat 3rd Nov 10:00am - 3:00pm Forton Village Hall

Christmas Coffee Morning Sat 24th Nov 10am - 1:00pm

Free admission. There’ll be a variety of stalls including plants, knitwear, jewellery, cards, toiletries, decorated eggs, fancy goods and there will be a WI cake stall. Refreshments will be available and there will be a raffle.

Variety of stalls including cakes, bottle bola, seasonal stalls, Fair Trade Raffle and seasonal refreshments. All are welcome so come along. Bring your friends and enjoy a happy and welcoming atmosphere.

The hall will be full of stalls so there’ll be plenty to see - a great chance to buy some Christmas presents or just treat yourself. The event has been organised by Forton WI and profits will be donated to St. John’s Hospice, Lancaster. Christine Smith (01524) 793549

GARSTANG URC COFFEE MORNING Garstang URC, Croston Rd, Garstang Charity Coffee Mornings on the first Thursday of each month 10:00am – 12 noon. Thurs 1st Nov - Forton URC (Toilet Fund)

Thurs 6th Dec - Cancer Help (Croston House) Garstang. Hilary Ralphs (01995) 603056 ralphs@garstang.eclipse.co.uk

MEAT BINGO Wed 7th Nov Winmarleigh Village Hall Every 1st Wednesday of the month from September to May inclusive. Eyes Down 7.30pm. Refreshments Included. Hilary Fryer

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GARSTANG 3L’s

GARSTANG CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Life Long Learning Fri 2nd Nov 2:00pm URC Church Hall

Come and join us at Garstang’s historic Market Cross to switch on Garstang’s new 2018 Christmas Lights on Mon 26th Nov at 6:00pm.

Our speakers this month are Carole and Harry Johnson on ‘Jam Just as it Should Be’. They not only make and sell their own jam, they are also owners of what was Woodend Colliery, Reedly Hallows, Burnley, the last small pit which closed in 1959. From artifacts found around the area they have built up a fascinating museum, complete with tea and gift shop which is the result of their interest in mining in this area.

Be one of the first to see the new Christmas Lights at our traditional family celebration with music, carols and a warm festive feeling! Kate Pollard - Visit Garstang

TIME TO CHAT Fri 30th Nov 10:30am - 12:30pm Garstang Library

Next month will be our Christmas afternoon when we will welcome the very popular local ukulele group.

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.

Ruth Rendell (01995) 602006

Netta Blundell (01995) 604131

Come and join us for what promises to be another interesting, informative talk, which is what Life Long Learning is all about.

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GARSTANG TREFOIL GUILD

KIRKLAND CHRISTMAS MARKET

Thurs 22nd Nov 7:30pm Garstang Library Meeting Room

Fri 30th Nov 6:30pm - 9:00pm Kirkland and Catterall Memorial Hall

This month our meeting will be an evening of crafts with Alice Richardson.

Kirkland’s Christmas Market (hosted by Team Kirkland) is in its 4th year and, due to its success, we are once again bringing together a hand picked selection of local and unique stalls selling gifts, crafts and foodie treats that are perfect for Christmas gifts.

The Trefoil Guild is a national organisation linked to and supporting Girlguiding UK and is open to anyone over 18 who supports the aims and principles of Guiding but 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.

The market is free to attend with something for all the family – including children’s stalls, carol singing and hot refreshments too! If you’d like a stall at the event please contact teamkirkland@outlook.com

We are a small friendly group and all are welcome. You do not need to have been a Guide or Scout previously.

Kate Pollard - Team Kirkland

Contact Pat Ascroft (01995) 604139 or visit the national website at www.trefoilguild. co.uk

Wed 28th Nov 7:30pm St Thomas’ Hall, Church Street, Garstang

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CHERESTANC WI

We will be entertained this evening with Humorous Song and Verse by Senior Moments. We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Please feel free to come along and join us. It is a great way of getting to know local people. New members and visitors always welcome. There is no meeting in December and so the first meeting of 2019 will be on Wed 23rd Jan. For further details, or to arrange for a current member to greet you at the door, please contact Eileen Berry (01995) 603005. Linda Bark

GARSTANG QUAKERS Garstang Quaker Meeting for Worship Sundays 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting House, Calder House Lane In addition, the Meeting House has rooms available for hire. Daphne Sanders (01995) 641284 www.lancsquakers.org.uk/garstang.php

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GARSTANG PHOENIX WI Wed 14th Nov 2:00pm Garstang United Reformed Church Hall This month we will be welcoming Aimee Best from the Dog’s Trust. This charity was set up to alleviate the unnecessary destruction of dogs, and to ensure that they can enjoy life in a happy environment. If you are interested in learning more about this charity we would welcome your company. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00pm in Garstang United Reformed Church Hall and enjoy a varied selection of speakers and entertainment. After the speaker, we have time to enjoy tea and cake and to socialise with fellow members, thereby giving everybody the opportunity to make new friends. Committee members are always on hand to greet visitors and to introduce them to fellow members. We would be delighted to have your company. Lesley Wilson (01995) 605274

CABUS WI Wed 7th Nov 7:30pm Cabus Village Hall The speaker will be Andrew Lowe, who will speak of ‘A Career in Ruins’. We will also hold our AGM and prize giving. New ladies are very welcome to join our friendly group. Margaret Swift (01995) 606676

SCORTON WI Tues 13th Nov 7:30pm Scorton Methodist Chapel At our November meeting we will hear Pat Ascroft talk about the ‘Kaleidoscope of Life’. This is a fascinating account of Pat’s own life and family. New members are always made welcome. Mary Hodges (01995) 604755

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GARSTANG GARDENING CLUB Mon 12th Nov 7:30pm The Crofters Hotel, A6, Cabus. Jacqueline Iddon from Hardy Plants Nursery, Bretherton will share her knowledge of horticulture and gardening at the November meeting of the gardening club. Her topic is ‘Pots of interest’. She will demonstrate how to plant up containers for a stunning spring display as well as explain how to select early-flowering plants for a glorious summer display. Members free. Visitors/guests £3 (including refreshments). Roger Broadbelt (01253) 700878

COFFEE STOP Coffee Stop opens as a Community Cafe on most Tuesday mornings. Volunteers from Inglewhite Church and the local communities serve refreshments. Our aim is to provide a safe and friendly place for us to get together and make new connections. 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. Free parking, cycle space and disabled access are available at both venues. We look forward to welcoming you at Inglewhite Church Hall on Tues 13th & 27th Nov and Catterall Village Hall on Tues 6th Nov. Lesley Hardman Inglewhite Church (01995) 641175

CHARITY CARD SALE Garstang Arts Centre Monday 19th Nov, 11:00am-3pm Join us at this charity card sale to raise funds for Children in Need. Terry O’Toole

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GARSTANG FREE METHODISTS Teatime Church Crafts, games, activities and buffet tea for young families. 4:00pm - 6:00pm at Garstang Free Methodist Church. All welcome. 4Front Theatre Christmas Production Fri 30th Nov 7:00pm Fun for the whole family at Garstang Free Methodist Church. Tickets £2.50 from the Church Office (01995) 602852, Email info@ garstangfmc.org.uk Friday Focus Fri 2nd Nov - Focus on Prayer. Fri 9th Nov - Focus on People. Martin Brennan talking about House of Hope in Bethlehem. Fri 16th Nov - Christmas Craft Day 10:00am - 2:00pm with light lunch. Fri 23rd Nov - Focus on the Bible. (All begin at 10:30am unless otherwise stated.) Fri 30th Nov - Focus Lunch. Meet at Church at 11:30am to travel to Knott End. (Please telephone the Church Office (01995) 602852 if you are attending.) Administrator - Garstang Free Methodist

CABUS PLAYERS ‘Family Planning’ by Frank Vickery Thurs 22nd Nov - Sat 24th Nov Cabus Village Hall, 7:30pm A great comedy, full of humour and very engaging. Young Tracy finds out she is pregnant but doesn’t know how to tell her dependable mother or her hypochondriac father or her boyfriend. Gran is on hand to help. Misunderstandings and mishaps all the way to a riotous conclusion. This promises to be a great night out for everyone. Tickets £6 to include refreshments. Available from Mace, Croston Rd and Garstang News, or please phone the number below. Amanda Marriott 07900 415647

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GARSTANG’S GREAT WAR Armistice Centenary Preparations are coming together as Garstang gets ready to remember the town’s war dead on Sun 11th Nov which this year coincides with the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War. To mark the special day various events and displays will be taking place during the first two weeks of November. One such is a display of material related to Garstang and district in the Great War. The display has been prepared by local historian Paul G Smith, co-author of the book ‘Garstang’s Great War Heroes’. The display is currently in the window of Garstang’s Market House, next to the old Town Hall, and will be of interest to people from throughout the rural area. The final event of the various Garstang

commemorations is a lecture by Mr Smith on Sun 11th Nov, 7:30pm at St Thomas’s Parish / Community Hall (behind the vicarage) on Church Street. ‘Victory 1918 - How the Allies Won the War’. 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. It is sponsored by Garstang Historical Society. Tickets for the event (price £5, including refreshments) are available at Market Place News, Market Place, Garstang, PR3 1ZA. All proceeds will go to Garstang’s poppy appeal. Copies of the book ‘Garstang’s Great War Heroes’ remain available, price £5. (Outlets: Market Place News and the Visit Garstang Centre, near Booths). Sales of the book over the past three years have raised several thousand pounds for Garstang Poppy Appeal. Free copies of the book have been donated to pupils at the primary schools in Garstang and Bonds. Scores more copies of the book will be given to new pupils at the three primary schools early in November. Anthony Coppin

FORTON WI Thurs 15th Nov 7:30pm Forton Village Hall Annual Meeting. Refreshments provided by the Committee. Forton WI meets on the third Thursday of the month. . 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. Further details from Pat Murgatroyd (01524) 791580 or Christine Smith (01524) 793549

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MEDICINAL CANNABIS Has the door opened to medical cannabis? Perhaps we need to understand what medical cannabis is before I answer that question: Currently there is one approved cannabis medicine that can be prescribed called Sativex but at present it is only given as a last resort and only for people who have Multiple Sclerosis related spasms. This is a very narrow group of people that can use the medicine. This product contains CBD which is now commonly available in good health food shops and THC – the cannabinoid that is psychoactive which means it can get you ‘high’ or ‘stoned’. So medical cannabis has THC in it - currently a Schedule One drug which means it is regarded as having no medicinal value and can only be used for research with a licence. As of Thurs 1st Nov this year it will be classed as a Schedule Two drug because there is growing evidence that it has medicinal

benefits and it no longer has to be used as a last resort but can be prescribed if your doctor feels it will be appropriate for your problem. Cannabis research has exploded in the last three decades from just 200 research papers in the early nineties to approximately 20,000 on PubMed today. However, that does not mean the door has been opened to us all charging down to the surgery today to get our hit of cannabis! Because it is psychoactive you cannot drive whilst using it and many work places would sack you if they found you had THC in your system as it can affect your state of mind. THC is also a substance that does not agree with everyone. It can make you feel nauseous or anxious amongst other issues. Of course it can also make you euphoric and happy! I don’t think cannabis has ever caused anyone to fight or kick in a shop window - unlike a drug we find acceptable called alcohol. Here is a description of how Sativex can make people feel: ‘The most common side effects with Sativex are dizziness and tiredness. Some people may also feel depressed or confused, may feel over-excited or lose touch with reality, may have difficulties with memory or trouble concentrating and may feel sleepy or giddy.’ There is no doubt it does help people too, so we must not look at that description negatively and especially compared to the long list of side effects many modern pharmaceutical drugs come with. Fortunately, this does not happen with CBD type products which are safe. Those of you who regularly use CBD oil will undoubtedly recognise the benefits that cannabis products can bring to your quality of life. Thus it is fair to say the door has opened to the wider use of medicinal cannabis but it will not be suitable for everyone. Nick Tofalos

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GARSTANG PAINTING GROUP During the whole of November, a wide variety of paintings by the membership will be on exhibition at the Garstang Arts Centre. This will be a perfect opportunity for the public to call in and view what a range of subjects Garstang Painting Group are capable of, and the quality of their artistic ability. Most of the paintings will be offered for sale at very reasonable prices and could prove to be a perfect present for that friend who has everything! On Wed 14th Nov we are to enjoy a members only workshop run by Cally Lawson on ‘Brusho’ techniques entitled ‘Butterfly, Flowers and Ferns’ which promises to be very interesting and could open the doors to a very different style and technique of illustration for the future. An important event in our calendar is our Annual General Meeting which takes place on Wed 21st Nov at 1:30pm when the

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GARSTANG THEATRE GROUP Pinocchio Weds 28th Nov - Sat 1st Dec 7:30 pm Matinee Sat 1st Dec 2:30pm Garstang Community Academy Theatre Garstang Theatre Group present this pantomime by Stephen Duckham. Come and join us for a fun filled family pantomime. The cast aged 8 to 60+ is rehearsing hard to bring you a fantastic show.

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GARSTANG LIBRARY ‘Far More Grace Than Me’ Thurs 1st Nov, 7:00pm for 7:30pm

tragedy forces her to face her demons. This is a free event but tickets required.

The story of Nell Bamber who falls in love with WWI soldier Fred Poynton. The play brings home the impact of war on quiet Lancashire villages and towns, including our own area.

Great Minds Festival Fri 9th & Sat 10th Nov

Written and narrated by local poet, William Michael Neary he will be accompanied by vocalist Evie Rapson, musicians Tom Gill and Andrew J J Hall, and Rambert School of Ballet dancer Aimee Williamson. Tickets are priced at £10.00 available from the Library. Author Talk: K. D. Ray ‘For the Best?’ Thurs 8th Nov 3:00pm - 4:30pm Do you ever wonder where life could have taken you? How each decision could have taken you down a different path? Most of us will never know, but Sophie knows exactly how her life could have been, and this knowledge haunts her, and tears her family apart until a

Garstang’s young people are taking over the Library for a festival celebrating Lancashire. Further details will be available online and in the Library. ‘The Great Alpine Passes’ 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 Day Tues 27th Nov 10:00am - 11:00am Join us for tea and coffee to celebrate Lancashire Day and discover more about Lancashire local history.

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) ‘Spot On - From Judy to Bette - the stars of Old Hollywood Tues 27th Nov 7:30pm Judy Garland, Bette Davis, Lucille Ball and Betty Hutton: trailblazers who refused to be ‘just another ingénue’ during the golden age of Hollywood. An evening of scandalous headlines and marvellous melodies! £8.00 for adults/£6.00 under 18’s. Tickets available from the Library or www.spotonlancashire. co.uk (booking fee applies). Lancashire Adult Learning Courses

personal wellbeing. It is an adaptable tool which can be practised anywhere – all you need is a pen and paper! To enrol call 0333 003 1717 or visit www.lal.ac.uk ‘Time to Unwind’ Thursday afternoons, 2:30pm - 4:00pm 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

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Ask us about booking an appointment with our digital volunteer. Help and guidance with online forms, tablet/ IPad issues and other digital queries.

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) information about this course or to book a place please contact the Library. Junior Coding Club Thursdays 5:45pm - 6:45pm Are you aged 9-11? Join our free Coding Club for six 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. Children’s Activities Baby Bounce and Rhyme - Mon and Fri at 10:00am - 10:30am. Toddler Rhyme Time - Tues at 2:00pm 2:30pm. Storytime for the Under 5’s - Fri at 2:00pm 2:30pm. For more information or to book a place at any of the above tel 03001 236 703 or visit www.eventbrite.co.uk

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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) Stones Lane, Catterall 12:10am - 12:20pm. Meadowcroft Avenue, Catterall 12:25pm 12:35pm. Claughton-on-Brock Tues am 20th Nov. Ducketts Lane, Claughton-on-Brock 9:20am - 9:30am. Garstang Library 03001 236 703

HERITAGE OPEN AFTERNOON Sun 11th Nov 2:00pm - 4:00pm Bleasdale Parish Hall - PR3 1UY Our open afternoons continue to attract many visitors from those who wish to research their family history to those who enjoy browsing census returns or finding out about the past in Bleasdale. New research has produced more about the lives of the Bleasdale Head Teachers who worked here in the late nineteenth century.

Everyone enjoys the home made cakes. This is the last open day for this year. Sue McDade (01995) 643499

HELP BEAT CANCER Thanks to Knott End Masonic Lodge for a donation of £300 and to Hambleton Hardware for their continuing collection tin contributions. We now have Cancer Research UK Christmas Cards, calendars and diaries for sale. Our next event is on Wed 12th Dec – a coach trip to Manchester: visit the Christmas Market and enjoy a meal followed by an 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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to keep your location, date of birth etc private. If you receive any emails from Facebook to say you’ve been logged in from a new computer, please don’t ignore them – if it wasn’t you, then there may well be a problem. If you start getting lots of strange friend requests or messages that you’ve been accepted as a friend, don’t ignore them. Always log into your account and make sure everything looks okay.

The AGM of the Wine Circle was held on Mon 24th Sept. At the meeting, members of the Circle who went on the trip to the Rhone Valley, presented a selection of wines that they had tasted whilst in France.

Other Social Media sites will also have similar settings for security and privacy, so if you haven’t checked them for a while (or never) please take a few minutes to look over them. And don’t forget to change your password to a better one at the same time! As ever if you have any questions or concerns about computer security etc then please do get in touch. Joan Bailey 07528 173 891

On Mon 15th Oct we welcomed Stuart Rothwell from the Vineyard wineshop in Ramsbottom. The town of Ramsbottom is quickly getting a reputation as a foodie destination, with its tapas bars, chocolate shop, numerous cafes, local restaurants, brewery and Stuart’s excellent wineshop. In addition, for those with an interest, you can watch or catch a steam train from the beautifully restored station on the East Lancs Railway. Stuart provided us with a selection of wines from Portugal. The table wines from that country are overshadowed by both those from its Iberian neighbour, Spain, and by the products of its port houses.

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GARSTANG WINE CIRCLE (cont) As we discovered during this evening, the country produces some excellent wines, most of which are produced from indigenous grape varieties. It is a shame that retailers often have limited stocks of Portuguese wine We started with a taste of white port, both with and without tonic, a drink popular as an aperitif with the Portuguese. We followed with a Vinho Verde and two other white wines, all of which were light and fresh. Four reds followed, all of which demonstrated the high quality of reds that are currently being produced in Portugal. We finished with a sample of dessert wine produced in the Setubal Region, a delicious way to end an excellent tasting. The refreshments for the evening were produced by Jackie Hastings and Glynis Jefferson, and the vote of thanks was given by Philippa Catterall. The next meeting of the Wine Circle will be at

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE November Art Exhibition Two members of Garstang Arts Centre Painting Group invite you to their joint exhibition which runs until Thurs 15th Nov. Holly Balasubramanyam had no experience of art when she started to paint at the Arts Centre many years ago. Her favourite medium is pastel but she also tries to mix acrylics and ink into her work. The monthly demonstrations and workshops at the Painting Group provide her with new ideas and techniques. Felicity Hallsworth takes inspiration from her watercolour sketchbook which accompanies her along the fells and tarns of the Lake District and the coastal paths of Cornwall. Although mainly working in watercolour and acrylic, new mediums entice her from printing and collage to brusho and pastel. On Tues 20th Nov Margaret Rodwell’s solo exhibition ‘Nature’s Bounty’ aims to show the

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) Lancashire lad called George Formby was making it very popular here. George played the banjolele which is a ukulele with a banjo resonator. His right-hand action was magic as he strummed his triplets at such a speed as to create his signature sound. George was full of inuendo and his songs have endured for almost a hundred years. The George Formby Society have four conventions each year in Blackpool, the next one being on 17th & 18th Nov at the Imperial hotel. For many people, if you mention the ukulele they think first of George Formby. However, most community ukulele groups play very little of his music, though we now have four Formby songs in our repertoire. Come and join us on Sundays from 2:00 4:00 at the Arts Centre. www.garstangukulelegroup.co.uk

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) Bridge Group The Arts Centre Bridge Group will meet on Mon 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov at 7:00pm. The Tuesday dates are 6th, 13th & 27th Nov 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 Our next meeting will be held in the Arts Centre on Tues 20th Nov at 2:00pm when we have a welcome return visit from Margaret Boyle of Fusion Flowers. Margaret will be giving a demonstration, creating several arrangements with a Christmas Theme (NB this is not a workshop as the Floral Art programme states).

Margaret is very creative and always brings along some new ideas for us to try. Visitors are very welcome and light refreshments will be served after the presentation. Contact June (01995) 602505 or Mary (01995) 605210. Poetry Appreciation Group Fri 23rd Nov 2:00 - 4:00pm This month’s meeting, led by Anthony Coppin is entitled ‘Time’. This is a vast subject, present time, time past, time to come, keeping time, lost time, doing time! Not to mention clocks and watches. You are sure to be able to find time to find some great poems. We can look forward to a very interesting afternoon . After tea we are finishing the plan for next year’s programme. There are just a couple of months to complete. If you have any item that you would like to appear on next year’s programme just add it to the list. We are

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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) looking for eager volunteers to lead! We always welcome visitors. If you have not been before just come along. You can just sit and listen or join in if you wish. As usual the meeting ends with tea and cakes! Marie Whalley (01995) 603605 Launch of Poetry Anthology On Sat 24th Nov we are launching ‘Rolling Words’, a poetry anthology to celebrate the life of Professor James Dodding, who was our patron and started Garstang’s Poetry Group. Sadly he passed away this year. The anthology is a collection of original poems by members of the poetry group . The launch takes place at 7:00pm at Garstang Arts Centre and we cordially invite you to come along. The book is priced at £4.50 and would make an ideal Christmas gift. Publication of the

anthology is part of a series of events to commemorate the life and work of a very gifted man. Woolcraft If you are interested in woolcrafts (knitting, 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. We work on individual and group projects, often raising money for charities. Everyone is welcome - experienced or beginner we will support you! There is also tea and biscuits! Kate Crook 07759 659 004 Needlework Group We meet in the Arts Centre on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am to 12 noon. If you enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery,

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Last year, our club project was Classrooms in the Clouds (CitC). We hosted several events to raise money to support this charity, as well as helping to publicise the good work the charity does in Nepal.

We meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at 1:30pm. On the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month there will be piano accompaniment. Dates will be on The Arts Centre noticeboard.

In October Kate Roberts, Communications Officer for CitC, came to one of our meetings to give us an update on the project, let us know how the money raised will be spent and, of course, collect the cheque for the £800 we raised in the year.

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The projects undertaken by CitC are not just about creating classrooms for the children, they also look into promoting health and wellbeing for the children and in particular, for girls. Having a period can mean staying away from school for girls as they can’t afford the necessary sanitary protection. So one project introduced by CitC is the reusable sanitary pad, allowing the girls both dignity and an uninterrupted education. Teachers are also benefitting from grants, allowing them to take part in exchange visits to the UK. This is great for the female teachers (Nepal is dominated by male tutors) introducing them to female role models and giving them the opportunity to gain experiences which can be shared with other teachers back in Nepal, as well as lots of ideas to share with the children. The project continues to build more classrooms, libraries and water filtration systems and all these works are constructed to high standards to be earthquake proof. The charity is going from strength to strength and continues to help the children of Nepal with support from partners new and old. See

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) more at www.citcnepal.org Who Are Those Crazy Ladies in Pink? Anyone in the Garstang Hotel and Golf Club at the time of our first meeting in October couldn’t fail to see us – we were the gang dressed in pink, to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. World Food Day We supported World Food Day on Tues 16th Oct by making a collection of foodstuffs to give to the Salvation Army Food Bank. Petitions Each month we choose an online petition to sign – this is an excellent way to show support for some very good causes, and anyone can join in from the comfort of their own desk or armchair. This month we supported one for making mental health first aid a compulsory part of teacher training – take a look at www. change.org/p/saveourstudents.

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Join us at our next monthly meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sat 10th Nov 10:00am at Wesleys Coffee Lounge Parkhill Road. We will be looking, amongst other things, to organise our contribution to the Garstang Victorian Festival in December and to Fairtrade Fortnight next year.

We continue to send off batches of backpacks with another ten being despatched last month. Currently we are most short of bags, exercise books, and toothpaste. Please drop off your used backpacks or other items at The Mustard Seed CafĂŠ, Park Hill Road (opposite the Wheat Sheaf Pub). They are open Thurs - Sat 10:00am to 2:00pm. Or ring the number below to arrange collection. We meet twice a month at the Garstang Hotel and Golf Club, 7:00pm, on the second and fourth Wednesday (excluding August and December). Interested ladies are always welcome. Take a look at what we do: www.sigarstang.org.uk www.facebook.com SoroptimistsGarstang www.twitter.com/GarstangSoropt Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604

If you would like to come long and help with our events or just give your support, you will be made most welcome. If you are interested in Fairtrade but cannot make the meeting, then email us on: garstangfairtrade@gmail.com Ruth Bruce

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The September trip to Ormskirk & Southport was a lovely day out, enjoyed by all. The trip on Thurs 25th Oct was the Autumn Tints, with morning coffee and high tea at Crooklands. This was the last trip of the year. The next meeting will be on Tues 6th Nov, 7:00pm at the Village Hall where tickets for the Christmas Party, also in the Village Hall, on Tues 4th Dec at 5:00pm, will be available. Jane Webster

‘The Battle’s O’er: A Nation’s Tribute’ The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace by Karl Jenkins (1999) Song For Athene by John Tavener (1993) This World War 1 Centenary Concert will be an important local component to the UK’s tribute on this most poignant of days. The concert starts at 7:45pm but before that three events will take place in the Priory churchyard from 6:45pm: the sounding of the Last Post, the lighting of Beacons in the churchyard and on Lancaster Castle and the striking of a 30-minute peal of bells. Tickets available from Lancaster Arts, Lancaster University www.lancasterarts. org/whats-on Chris Haughton www.lancastersingers.org

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CAT SMITH MP I was delighted in October to officially mark the installation of a new community defibrillator at the Kepplegate Nursing Home in Preesall. The home had been raising funds to purchase one but instead Over Wyre Community First Responders donated one to the community, so a huge thank you to them. Kepplegate have now been able to donate the money they had raised to some great charities and local community groups. As you may know a defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who is in cardiac arrest. This high energy shock is called defibrillation, and it’s an essential lifesaving step in the chain of survival. If you come across someone who has had a cardiac arrest, it’s vital to call 999 and start CPR. Then you should find out if there is a defibrillator nearby.

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) have fought against this new benefits system ever since it was first proposed. Now even Conservative MPs have recognised that it’s having a devastating effect on many groups including homeowners, working single parents, young people and the disabled. It’s been revealed that almost two in five households in receipt of benefits will lose an average of £52 a week. They include a million homeowners currently receiving tax credits, 750,000 households on disability benefit and some 600,000 working single parents. The system was originally supposed to be up and running by April 2017, but is now not expected to be fully operational until December 2023. I’m delighted that a new support group is starting in Over Wyre for parents of children who have additional needs. As with a lot of rural areas there are very few support services available and very few groups that provide emotional and practical guidance, advice and friendship. The two mums who are starting the group want to begin with meet-ups over coffee before eventually introducing activities with the children during the school holidays. They’ve launched their own Facebook page ‘Over Wyre Parent/Carer Support Group’ which you are welcome to join or you can email laurarumney@aol.com or contact Laura or Catherine on 07795 833 251. So if you live in Preesall, Knott-End or surrounding areas then please don’t be shy in making contact. I hope the new group brings the opportunity of making new friends and creating a valuable support network for all carers. I’m deeply upset by the High Court’s decision to allow fracking for shale gas to go ahead in our county.

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) As a first time mum I’m now even more concerned about the future of our planet and the environmental legacy our children will inherit. Cuadrilla has now started the process of pumping water, chemicals and sand underground at high pressure to fracture shale rock 2km below the surface of the earth. Last month the world’s leading climate scientists warned fossil fuel use must be cut dramatically to limit temperature rises. They say there’s only a dozen years left for global warming to be kept to a maximum of 1.5C. Once it goes up by even half a degree there will be a significant risk of drought, floods, extreme heat and poverty for hundreds of millions of people – including us here in the UK. It’s critical we re-engage with countries

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) nation and region of the UK. There is no bigger threat facing humanity than climate change. Let’s create a safer future for our children and grandchildren. If you have any issues or any other matter that you think I can help you with then please email me on cat.smith.mp@parliament.uk or call my office on (01253) 490440. Cat Smith MP

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BEN WALLACE MP Here we are in November with, dare I say it Christmas just round the corner. Remembrance November is a special month each year when we remember all those who have sacrificed everything for our future and those who live with the scars of war, physical or physiological. Of course this year marks 100 years since the end of the First World War, a war that devastated a generation. While walking through Poulton recently, I noticed that large poppies are on the lamp posts in The Square and in surrounding roads. These were organised by local Royal British Legion volunteers and are a striking display.

There is also a ‘therebutnotthere’ display in St Chad’s Church with silhouettes representing the fallen. A charity called Remembered is responsible for the silhouettes and I know there are installations all over Lancashire and beyond. While looking through the literature for the charity, I noticed its three main aims were to commemorate, educate and heal. I really think these aims say it all: We must commemorate all who made the ultimate sacrifice and in doing so we will educate future generations and we must also heal today’s veterans who are suffering as a result of war and conflict. Throughout the constituency schools, churches, local groups etc are marking the centenary with various events varying in size. Having served in the Armed Forces myself, November is always a time for remembrance and quiet reflection. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM! Energy Comparison With winter approaching, I would like to highlight the benefits of comparing energy tariffs and suppliers to ensure the best possible deal for customers. This process can be daunting for some and confusing but, significant savings can be achieved.

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The absence of the Sunday service has had a detrimental impact on many of my Over Wyre constituents and I believe the County should step in. I have also highlighted that there is no out of hours medical service in Over Wyre and residents who need to see a GP on a Sunday are required to travel to Fleetwood or Freckleton. Without private transport accessing these medical centres is extremely difficult. I have also written to Blackpool Transport highlighting a request to look at the route of the 2C weekday service from Knott-End to Blackpool with a view that it is extended to create a bus stop close to the Over Wyre Medical Centre.

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I would support the service stopping at the Medical Centre as this would benefit a great number of my constituents but it is also important that the current route is maintained. Your views on this would be

I continue to meet residents at my advice surgeries to discuss a wide range of issues. Please remember if you would like to attend one of my surgeries, the most effective way to contact me is by email, with a brief description of the issues you wish to raise and your contact details. It is worth bearing in mind that I can often offer assistance without the need for a meeting. As in previous months national issues continue to fill my mailbag, please remember I am here to represent you and your views are important to me so please keep them coming. 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.

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GALLOWAYS SOCIAL CLUB On Wed 14th Nov we look forward to hearing Neil Hendrie and friends having the members of the club acting as the Jury as to who assassinated President Kennedy. On Wed 28th Nov we welcome again the excellent Garstang Ukelele Band, who may also put us in the mood for Christmas with their variety of music.

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We are a small mixed group of people, who meet every alternate Wednesday afternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm at St Helen’s Church Hall, Churchtown. If you are a resident in the Garstang / Churchtown area we may be able to offer a free taxi service. Why not come along and join us for a natter over a cup of tea and biscuits, listen to our variety of speakers or join in with the occasional singing? if you are interested please do get in touch. Lorna Musgrave (01995) 471319

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Mondays 10am - 3pm Garstang Arts Centre Croston Rd, Garstang, PR3 1EB For details, contact Terry 07969 177 369 www.painting-classes-uk.net On Sun 14th Oct, the Camera Club took part in a Print Competition held between the Lancashire and Cheshire Photographic Union, the Federation for all Lancashire and Cheshire Camera Clubs. Garstang took 12th place in the Monochrome Prints section, 2nd place in the Colour Prints section and 3rd place overall, a great result for the club. Bill Hansell scored 29 points out of a possible 30 with his image ‘Snow and High Wind’ and won the Judges Choice prize. Well done to everyone who took part. This month we have visits from two excellent speakers. On Wed 7th Nov we welcome Ian Stewart ARPS DPAGB who will give us a presentation on Drone Photography ‘My Eye in the Sky’. Then on Wed 21st Nov our speaker will be Martin Jump showing us some of his stunning ‘Lancashire Wildlife’ images. If you are interested in these talks, you are welcome to come along as a visitor for a cost of £4 including light refreshments. On Wed 7th Nov it is time for members to hand in their entries for the Newcomer’s Cup and Landscape competitions which take

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont) place on Wed 5th Dec. On other November nights, we have our annual Fylde Five Way Battle which takes place at Bispham Camera Club on Sat 10th Nov. The competition is of a high standard and we hope this year’s entry will get us a good place in the scores. Then at our meeting on Wed 14th Nov we have our Summer Cup Competition when members show their images taken on our summer visits. We have entries of Colour Prints, Monochrome Prints and Digital images and the visiting judge is John Fletcher CPAGB from Ribblesdale Camera Club. For more details visit our website at www. garstangcameraclub.co.uk Email: info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk Peter Knight CPAGB 07807 084 899

MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOC Fundraising this year has been difficult. Three wonderful workers were unable to continue because of illness and a fourth is just recovering from ill health. We did however have great support from friends who helped to man our stall outside. That together with donations from collecting boxes raised £302.

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Many thanks to the Dransfield family, in Woodplumpton who gave MNDA a very generous donation of £2500. All donations are gratefully received. It will certainly be well used by us to support local people who have the illness and to help finance research. Progress is being made with research and those who have the illness can receive practical help in terms of equipment or grants we provide. Thank you all for your support. If you would like more information about MND or would like to help please do contact me. Marie Whalley (01995) 603605

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ROTARY Rotary Polio Eradication Initiative The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is a public-private partnership led by National Governments with five partners – the World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Since Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1985 the incidence of polio has plummeted from about 350,000 cases a year in 125 countries to just 22 cases in 2017 and with just three remaining polio-endemic countries: Afghanistan; Pakistan; and Nigeria.

Many Rotarians have, at their own expense, joined teams to help in National Immunisation Days (NID’s) around the world. Whilst tremendous progress has been made, the final steps on any journey are often the some of the hardest and 2018 has been far from easy, with 14 cases in the first eight months of the year. The objective is that, after smallpox, polio becomes just the second human disease ever to be eradicated. We believe that the end is in sight and to this end Rotary has committed to raising US$150 (£115 million) between 2017 and 2020 in support of global eradication efforts. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to match Rotary’s success at a ratio of 2:1. Thus every £1 raised becomes £3. Without full funding and the political commitment, this paralysing disease could

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ROTARY (cont) return to previously polio-free countries, putting children around the world at risk, including the UK. Rotary has contributed more than £1.38 billion to ending polio since 1985. This includes over £5,000 contributed by the Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre. Rotary will continue to collect donations for this important initiative until Polio is eliminated world-wide. As in the UK it will be necessary to continue to vaccinate new born children until polio is completely eliminated worldwide with a special emphasis on the larger poor communities. Early in the New Year the President of Garstang and Over Wyre Rotary will travel to India to join a in a Polio immunisation team of 24 UK Rotarians. They will be travelling to an industrial town in Rajasthan, Bhiwadi, with a population of around 120,000 some 60 kilometres from Delhi. We look forward to receiving his report on his return.

the city of Palu area to establish where the greatest need lies. The Indonesian Government, who are coordinating the aid effort, have indicated the priority is the provision of safe drinking water. Aquabox have now despatched 180 Family Filters (each serving a family of 5 people) and 19 Community Filters (each serving community amenities such as medical centres, schools and village centres). The total cost to date is over £9,000. Together these filters can provide safe drinking water to around 7000 citizens. The Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre has made a contribution of £750 in support of the ongoing shipments from Aquabox. If you would like to know more about this initiative please email the address below. Don Goodier (01995) 603720 donald.goodier@btinternet.com

Rotary Assists Tsunami victims Since the Indonesian tsunami, our colleagues at the Rotary Club of Wirksworth have been working closely with other agencies, including Humanity First, a UN recognised organisation, to identify safe distribution routes for aid in the form of the Rotary Aquabox. The Aquabox Scheme is a project set up and managed by the Rotary Club of Wirksworth to provide safe drinking water, through the use of filtration units, and humanitarian aid to crisis zones around the world. Since its formation in 1992, Aquabox has distributed more than 110,000 boxes to over 50 countries in response to natural and man-made disasters, helping hundreds of thousands of people in the process. From Day 3 following the disaster one of Wirksworth’s partners, Humanity First (HF), have been on the ground in Sulawesi and

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LIONS Donations A contribution is to be made to assist a local girl to undertake lifeguard training to allow her to obtain the necessary qualifications.

Following a donation of £200 for materials and equipment, two Club members were invited to watch the work of the Garstang Arts Group (held every Thurs at Garstang Fire Station 6:00pm - 7:30pm). Run by local professional artists, Emma Underwood and Omar Aboo it has been in operation for six months. The classes are aimed at juniors from 6 to 14 years of age, who are keen to create their own paintings in their own time. They are able to try new techniques and explore new mediums. Both Lion members were very impressed with each individual artist and it was good to see

that our donation had enabled this group to progress with their own individual work. Fylde Women’s Aid have a continued need for new clothing items ( babies, small children or ladies); new toys, new cosmetic or new toiletries. Collection point at the Resource Centre (the offices of the old Liberal Club) on Bridge Street. Events and Activities Garstang Lions were triumphant in the recent Zone Quiz and supplied both the winning team and also that of the runners up. Several other local clubs took part and this proved to be a fun evening. We will now be in a strict training regime as we seek to defend our championship trophy next year. The Garstang Memory Café Group held a coffee morning on Thurs 4th Oct in the URC hall and sold a wide variety of items on various stalls raising valuable funds for the group with several of our members assisting. On Mon 15th Oct there was a very well attended and successful afternoon tea event with some excellent refreshments supplied by the local Coffee Pot café.

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This group is organised by Lion Sandra Perkins and meets regularly each month in Garstang Library on the first Wednesday (10:00am to 12:00 noon) and the third Monday (2:00pm to 4:00pm). Garstang Lions continue to provide full support and regular funding for this well established and fun group. Several Lion members assisted at the Old Holly Farm with car parking on Sat 27th Oct for their Scooby Doo promotional event. The 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) with pre-school ages being allowed free entry.

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LIONS (cont) As usual the Lions will be assisting in marshalling and road closures for the switching on of the Christmas Lights planned for Mon 26th Nov. The Club will be assisting in parking cars for the Myerscough 10 mile run on Sun 2nd Dec. We will also be hosting our annual Mencap Christmas Lunch on Sun 9th Dec at the Wyrebank Banqueting Suite. 120 guests and helpers are expected to attend with arrival from 12:00 noon onwards. As usual the Lions will be assisting Santa Claus at the Garstang Victorian Festival on Mon 10th Dec and Tues 11th Dec. Please watch out for and visit our Grotto which will be outside the Kings Arms Public House.

with the car parking at the 10k Road Race and 2 mile Family Fun Run to be held on Sun 13th Jan at Garstang Academy. Two new members have just been inducted and our Club total has now grown to twenty five but we would always welcome new additions. If you want to help out or join us see www.garstanglions.co.uk, speak to any member about what we do or just come along to our meeting held on the third Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm. Chris Wilkinson

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The Garstang Tractor Run is due to take place on Sat 29th Dec and several of our members will be working hard to support this event.

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CRY Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund CRY National Raising Awareness Week 17th – 25th Nov and CRY Great Cake Bake When our son collapsed and died on a night out in August 2011 we were absolutely devastated. How could an ostensibly fit and active 22 year old die without warning? Sadly we were to learn that this happens with alarming regularity. CRY affirms that in the UK alone 12 seemingly fit and healthy young people fall victim to Young Sudden Cardiac Death (YSCD) every week of the year. But why does this happen? For a few, like our son Matt, the cause remains unknown as any irregularity in the electrical/chemical activity of a heart can only be identified whilst a person is alive. That’s why we feel all young people should have the choice to be screened. Whilst no screening is fool proof, surely if a simple 10

minute ECG can detect and save just one young person’s life then, to us as parents who have loved and lost a beautiful, treasured son, it makes huge sense to test. From Mon 19th Nov - Fri 23rd Nov look out for our information display at Garstang Medical Centre. If you’d like to have a chat or buy Christmas cards to support the fund we’ll be there Mon - Wed from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and all day on Fri 23rd Nov. We will be taking part in the CRY Great Cake Bake when lots of delicious baked goodies will be on offer – saving lives one slice at a time! Conway Cards on Garstang High Street also have a fabulous display of Christmas cards for CRY, with 24 designs available, and we’ll be at the Charity Card Sale at the URC on Sat 10th Nov 9:00am – 12:30pm joining many other charities offering Christmas goodies and cards. Free Heart Test

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GREY MATTER TEST (ans page 59) 1. What is the name of the river Julius Caeser crossed in 49BC to give rise to a phrase that denotes an irrevocable act? 2. Which actor took the lead role in the film ‘The Last Samurai’? 3. Which deadly plant takes its name from the Italian for ‘beautiful woman’? 4. Which singer topped the charts in 1959/60 with ‘What do You Want?’ and ‘Poor Me’? 5. What kind of vehicle was used as a van by Del Boy and Rodney in ‘Only Fools and Horses’? 6. In which organ of the body is the aqueous humour to be found? 7. What is the main river to flow through Paris? 8. Which artist painted ‘Guernica’? 9. How many legs do arachnids have? 10. What is the capital of Syria?

11. What did Moses receive from God on Mount Sinai? 12. Which ballet dancer defected to the West in 1961? 13. Which Reggae musician was backed by The Wailers? 14. Which famous highwayman was hanged in York in 1739? 15. In which continent is the Andes mountain range? 16. Cymru is the name for which country in its native language? 17. Which expensive spice is derived from a type of crocus? 18. In an Italian restaurant, what are grissini? 19. Played by Anthony Quinn in a 1964 film, what nationality was Alexis Zorba? 20. Which drink was marketed as ‘The Real Thing’?

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CRY (cont) Garstang Community Academy (GCA) If you are between 14 - 35 and would like to have your heart tested free of charge at GCA appointments will be going on-line at www. testmyheart.org.uk week beginning Mon 19th Nov to coincide with our stand at the Medical Centre. Academy attendees please note; Families of pupils in years 9, 10 and 11 at the Academy will receive an invitation via school to a screening on Sun 3rd Feb. Alternatively CRY, www.c-r-y.org.uk have an online screening interest form that enables you to request to be contacted directly when and where other screenings are available throughout the Northwest. For further information see The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund on Facebook or contact me. Paula Hesmondhalgh 07785 106 976 e-mail paulahez.ph@gmail.com

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NATIVITY CRIB FESTIVAL Thurs 29th Nov - Sun 2nd Dec 10:30am - 3:30pm daily Forton United Reformed Church Refreshments available. Joyce Holden

PHOENIX DANCE GROUP Barton Village Hall We meet every Saturday from 7:45pm to 11:15pm. Enjoy Sequence Dancing with music by Alan Cookson on the Key Board. Admission ÂŁ4.00 including refreshments. For further information call Christine (01995) 679264 or Hazel (01524) 791177. NB: No dance on Sat 3rd Nov. Bill Cowan

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GARSTANG RUNNING CLUB Myerscough 10 Road Race Sun Dec 2nd Garstang Running Club is now preparing for the Myerscough 10 mile Road Race. Last year was the first time this event was held and everyone agreed it was a great location and we are pleased that the partnership between the college and the running club will continue through 2019 and hopefully beyond. We are also grateful to the Garstang Lions who will be assisting us once again with carparking. We hope to attract up to 400 runners and although there is plenty of parking space available it is a bonus having someone to direct cars. The car park is next to the race headquarters at the Equestrian Centre. Once again there will be refreshments available and we expect the bacon buns will go down just as well as last year! After all, if you run ten miles you need some means of regaining that lost energy! (Not to mention the energy just watching them do it!)

This will be the last club race of the year. The half marathon in September went very well with the winner, Tristan Windey from Keswick AC, doing a splendid 1 hour 15 minutes and 39 seconds. He was well out on his own with Robert Walsh of Chorley AC following at 1:23:35 and Neil Adair, also Chorley AC in 1:25:45. First lady was Sarah Glyde from Todmorden Harriers in 1:42:43 followed in 1:44:02 by Jayne Perry a member of our own club! Third was Jayne Dandy, unattached, in 1:45:07. Other club members taking part were Graeme Murray, Phil Cray, Graham Openshaw, Colin Walton, Mary Hewitt (1st FV60) and finally Danielle Burrows who ran as a back marker. The club membership is steadily growing, thanks to the friendly atmosphere at the Tuesday evening runs – not to forget the success of the ‘Couch to 5k’ sessions led

The race will start at 10:00am so all runners are asked to collect their numbers by 9:30am. Online entry is available from the link on the club website. It is better to enter beforehand as it is a popular race. However if the limit of 400 isn’t reached there will be entries available on the day. The race starts at 10:00am and is just a couple of hundred metres down from the Equestrian Centre. The route includes a lap and a half through the college before heading off up St.Michael’s Road. The route will be well signposted with plenty of marshals, mile markers and a couple of water stations. When the runners return they finish opposite the Equestrian Centre – very handy for a cup of tea and bacon bun! When they finish each runner will receive a Sandham’s Lancashire cheese as a reward for their efforts.

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GARSTANG RUNNING CLUB (cont) by Jonathan Hewitt. Currently those who completed the sessions are building up their distance. If you want to know more visit the website or just turn up at the Sports and Social car park for 7:00pm on Tuesdays – you will be welcome. Frank Miller (01995) 604030 www.garstangrc.co.uk

SOUTH LANCASTER SPEAKERS CLUB The new South Lancaster Speakers Club (for both men and women) meets most 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, from September to May, at Hollins Lane Methodist Church Schoolroom, Hollins Lane, Forton, PR3 0AB, (½ mile east off A6) 7:30pm. We recognise that good speakers (in whatever capacity) are made, not born. Some people join us, though, for networking opportunities,

for camaraderie, for socialising and to make new friends. There are no bounds. Locally there are Speakers Clubs in Preston, Morecambe, Garstang (Ladies only), Lytham and Poulton-le-Fylde. And now Hollins Lane, Forton has one too. South Lancaster Speakers Club. Pop these dates in your diary and come to Forton on Wed 14th & 28th Nov. No obligation and all welcome. For more details contact David Knox (01524) 805554. Email davidknox49@ hotmail.co.uk Become a better speaker, better presenter and better leader or just make new friends! Diana Douglas (01995) 602560

ST MICHAEL’S LADIES SOCIAL CLUB Members were welcomed to the meeting on Thurs 11th Oct. Our speaker for the evening was Sue Mantle and she gave a very amusing talk entitled ‘Setting Up My Allotment’. Inspired by her father working on his allotment in her youth she acquired one of her own in later life. Sue recounted anecdotes of how she and an equally enthusiastic gardening friend took on a very overgrown and neglected allotment and by hard work, determination and resourcefulness have cultivated many prolific harvests. Sue generously said that she intended to donate her fee for the talk to Fleetwood Lifeboat, prompting an enthusiastic show of appreciation. Our next meeting is on Thurs 8th Nov at 7:30pm when the speaker will be Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines, with a talk entitled ‘Last Train to Tomorrow’, remembering her youth and experiences during WW2. Jeanette Martin

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Our final meeting was a joy! We were educated and entertained in equal measure by Andrew Thompson from The Barn, Scorton, who potted up a variety of winter plants into wonderful containers. It was inspirational. Thank you Andrew.

We had a high attendance in October for Jeff Ashworth’s blend of ‘The Seasons’ with a wider medley of ‘Show-Stoppers’. He mixed seasonal numbers like Vivaldi’s ‘Spring’ and Gershwin’s ‘Summertime’ with music ranging from Handel to Barry, with Beethoven, the ubiquitous ‘Anon’ and many others, to give us a very enjoyable evening.

We were happy to see so many friends and guests for our last meeting of the season. Thank you to everyone who supported us in 2018. We have built up a reputation for being a small and friendly group, where you will find good company and excellent home made cakes! We begin the new season in March 2019, so we wish you all health and happiness until then. Jan Finch (01995) 604771 Netta Parker (01995) 605385

On Mon 5th Nov, David Greenwood will mark the centenary of the Armistice with music expressing War and Peace. As ever, visitors are welcome, admission £2. We meet in Garstang Arts Centre, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Enquiries to myself or David Greenwood (01995) 602875. Find us at www. garstangartssociety.org.uk under ‘Activity Groups’ or just come along! Gordon Semple (01995) 602337

CROSSWORD (ans page 59) Across 1 Netting, lattice (4) 7 Uncouple (6) 8 Clan emblem, mascot (5) 9 Best possible outcomes (6) 11 Size up (7) 14 Foot grip for climbing (7) 17 Horrified (6) 18 Make fun of (5) 19 Of the teeth (6) 20 Always (4) Down 2 Surplus (5) 3 Moods, indulges (7) 4 Process, routine (6) 5 With arms sticking out (6) 6 Trunk, stalk (4) 10 Jabber (7) 12 Birds of prey (6) 13 Meagre (6) 15 Location (5) 16 Require (4)

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RSPCA Bailey Bailey is an enthusiastic dog who came into the Centre due to his owner’s change of circumstances. He enjoys his walks and is generally well mannered but lacks boundaries when greeting new people and other dogs. He likes the company of other dogs but would only be suited to live with a tolerant dog due to his boisterous nature.

now seeing his friendly side but he can be temperamental so will need an experienced, confident and understanding cat owner who doesn’t mind being told off now and again and who is willing to give him his ‘me’ time and plenty of space to come around. Due to his bold nature we feel Brody would suit an experienced, quieter home where he can have safe outdoor access and be the only pet.

He would be much better suited to an active home with a patient owner willing to give him the guidance he needs.

Coco & Clover

Brody

They can both be shy bunnies so are in need of some confidence building and positive human interaction. They are looking for an owner who has plenty of time to socialise with them. They need to be re-homed together and will need a double tier hutch and a large attached run where they will have plenty of space to exercise and explore.

Brody is a cat that was transferred to the Animal Centre via a local veterinary practice after he was found as an injured stray. When Brody arrived he was quite nervous but has since settled in and is now much happier and comfortable in his surroundings. We are

Coco and Clover are two rabbits looking for a new home.

Events Halloween Open Day Sun 28th Oct 11:00am - 4:00pm. All welcome, dogs included. There will be lots of spooky fun for all the family along with a wide variety of stalls to browse. All proceeds raised will go towards the animals at Longview. Christmas Open Day Sun 25th Nov 11:00am - 4:00pm. Keep an eye on our social media pages. Late Night Disco Sat 1st Dec 7:30pm 1:00am. Blackpool Cricket Club in aid of Longview Animal Centre. The night will include Raffle, Fun Games, Buffet and more! Tickets are just £15 per person. Message or call 07532 821 481. Hannah Kirrane (01253) 703000 Longview Animal Centre Old Toms Lane, Stalmine. FY6 0JR www.rspcablackpool.org.uk

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CLAUGHTON ON BROCK WI Everything you ever wanted to know about Wildlife and living on the Mongolian Steppe was the theme of Ann Stupple’s talk last month. She spent her holiday as a volunteer to help catch and tag the Ibex but Anne’s adventures were only for the brave and we were in awe of the volunteers who do so much good in the name of science. Thank you Anne. Our next meeting at 7:30pm on Tues 6th Nov is the AGM and Supper. The competition is a Leaf Collage. There is a book stall, with proceeds to WI funds. Would you like to join us? We are good company on a dark night! Maureen Collinson (01995) 640519

CHARITY LUNCH Thurs 22nd Nov Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley You are invited to a Charity Lunch and Cookery Demonstration supporting Cancer Help Preston Ltd. (Croston House and Vine House).

On Tues 27th Nov at 7:30pm we will be Considering Christmas. Join us if you can. We would love to welcome you with coffee and mince pies. Lesley Hardman 07980 070 349

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL St Peter’s Church, Quernmore LA2 9EL Thurs 29th Nov - Mon 3rd Dec Weekdays 12 noon – 5:00pm Weekend 10:00am – 5:00pm Visit our beautiful country Church, lit up by Christmas trees. The church will look wonderful and the atmosphere will be very special. We hope that this special event will provide a warm and welcoming place for everyone. Free entry. Refreshments available. Raffle. Gale Barton

Stalls from 11:15am, Cookery Demonstration 12 noon followed by lunch. (Choice of menu on the day). Admission £25 by prior booking only. for further information or tickets ring (01995) 640185 Sandra Allan

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Thank you to everyone who supported this event on Fri Sept 21st at Scorton Methodist Chapel. Our grand total was £908.19 Well done everyone and Thank You! Janet Walker (01995) 604546

CHURCH BUT NOT ON A SUNDAY We’re inviting you to come along and join us as we continue this community venture on the fourth Tuesday of the month in Catterall Village Hall.

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JITTERBUGS 2018! Red Rose Stage Academy Red Rose Stage Academy presents ‘Jitterbugs!’ at Preston College on Thurs 22nd & Fri 23 Nov at 7:00pm, and on Sat 24th Nov at 2:00pm. Tickets for ‘Jitterbugs!’ are £10 Adults, £8 children/concessions. To order your tickets, please message our Facebook page: Facebook.com/RedRoseStageAcademy, or call Beth 07789 990 310. Christine Parry

INNER WHEEL The Inner Wheel Club has received a very generous donation of £500 from the family of a deceased member of our community. A decision was made to allocate the sum of £50 to Rosemere Cancer Charity, £50 to our Overseas Project of sponsoring Lucky in his education at the Happy House orphanage

in Kenya and £400 towards the building of the new educational wing at Happy House Kenya. We meet twice monthly on Thursday evenings at the Best Western Golf Hotel. For more information about our organisation please contact Maureen Garstang (01995) 604336. Christine Holland

SCORTON CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR Sun 4th & 25th Nov, 10:30am - 4:00pm Scorton Village Hall This event features 20 stalls selling tasty foods and fabulous gifts including cheese, meats, textiles, Christmas gifts & decorations, jewellery and soaps, traditional wooden crafts, chocolate, glassware and candles. Delicious hot soup, cakes and mince pies served.

FYLDE BIRD CLUB Tues 27th Nov - 7:45pm The River Wyre, Poulton ‘Wildlife of Brazil’s Pantanal’ - Mike Watkins. We meet on the 4th Tuesday each month. We have speakers and other events throughout the year. £14 for a single member, £10 for a senior, juniors £5 or for a family £22 each year. Visitors £3.00. jean.wagstaff@hotmail.co.uk www.fyldebirdclub.org

CHRISTMAS MARKET Sun 2nd Dec 10:00am - 4:00pm Pilling Reading Room, School Lane Various food and gift stalls. Julia Sarson 07881672218

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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCIL Sun 11th Nov The Battle’s Over Taking place at the Market Cross, Garstang from 6:00pm. At 7:00pm the Mayor will light a Beacon, one of thousands across the land, to signify Peace following four years of terrible bloodshed. The Blackpool Brass Band will lead community singing of First World War songs interspersed with readings and snapshots of some of those local men named on the War Memorial who did not return. The High Street will be closed between 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Everyone is invited to join in this unique free event. Mayor of Garstang Fundraising Event The Mayor of Garstang is hosting an Evening of Fashion Show entertainment at Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Centre on Tues 30th Oct. Doors open at 6:45pm. On arrival you will be welcomed by the magnificent singer Mollie Jess.

Youth Council meeting at Wyrebank on in Oct. Youth Cllr Robert Ibison took over the ‘Chain of Office’ from outgoing Youth Mayor Nathan Halford. The room was filled with community heads from many of Garstang’s local groups and schools. Also in attendance were Mayor and Mayoress of Wyre, Young Mayor of Wyre, Mayor of Garstang, Garstang Town Councillors and Lancashire County Councillor Shaun Turner. Robert has been a member of GYC for many years and was proud to accept the position of Young Mayor. His charity for the year 2018/19 will be Age UK. Garstang Youth Council would like to thank Wyrebank for offering the room free of charge and Booths for the refreshments. Edwina Parry 07592 792 801 Town Clerk - Garstang Town Council

Dual Fashion Show catwalk with Captain Tortue clothing presented by Joanne Singleton and Fashion Asante Leah clothing presented by Paulina Dobson. We will also have a number of commericial stalls for you to browse. Tickets £10. Welcome drink on arrival. It’s going to be a great night! Please do join us. All monies will go directly to The Mayors Charity - Garstang Memory Café – A free Drop-In centre for those living with dementia and their carers. Tickets available from Fashion Asante Leah, Bridge Street, Garstang or call Leah on 07921 171 909 to arrange delivery of tickets. A special thank you to Garstang Country Hotel and Golf centre for allowing us to use their facilities free of charge. Garstang Youth Council Garstang Youth Council held their annual

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GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE Dr John We are sad to announce that Dr Mel John is retiring on the 2nd December this year. It goes without saying that he will be very sorely missed by all his staff, colleagues and patients. We wish him the very best for the future. Flu Vaccinations Our next Saturday clinic for flu vaccinations is Sat 17th Nov. There are still a number of appointments available to book. We also have ad hoc appointments available in October and November. You can book via reception, online with Patient Access if you are already registered, or you can use the myGP app which is quick and easy to download from Google Play or the App store for your smartphone. Children’s nasal spray flu vaccinations are available to book via reception only. Eligible children are those aged 2 and 3 on August 31st 2018 - that is, children born between September 1st 2014 and August 31st 2016, and children aged 2 to 17 with long-term health conditions. Friends and Family Test We are very pleased to have received excellent feedback in the September Friends and Family test, which you are invited to complete either via SMS after attending an appointment with us (if we have your mobile number registered), through feedback forms available in reception or via the survey available on our website. 95% of patients were either ‘extremely likely’ or ‘likely’ to recommend our services. Some comments include: ‘Quick efficient friendly and professional. A great advert for a good NHS’ ‘We came away feeling we had been well cared for and listened to over the phone and at the consultation. Many thanks.’ ‘The team are always helpful, polite and have

a friendly demeanour. The waiting room is comfortable and appointments timely.’ ‘My wife and I regard ourselves as very lucky to have such a fantastic Doctors practice. Caring, professional and friendly - always!’ ‘Receptionist very helpful and caring. Nurses and Doctor very kind, caring and thorough. Left the surgery feeling very reassured. Thank you.’ Thank you to all our patients who have taken the time to respond to our Family and Friends test. It is heartening to receive predominantly positive feedback which is greatly appreciated by the whole team. We would also be grateful if possible, if you could share your experiences on the NHS website at www.nhs.uk Open Surgery Feedback Over the Summer months we ran Open Surgeries on Mondays and Friday mornings in order to try and make the most appropriate use of all the clinicians available over the holiday period. We recently conducted a survey to gather patient feedback and experiences. We are pleased to report that 100% of respondents felt that the Open Surgeries improved access for an appointment, that the overall experience was either good or excellent, and would like to see the service offered again. We did advise patients that they could expect to wait up to an hour for the Open Surgery sessions; 64% of those surveyed were seen within 20 minutes, 25% between 21-40 minutes and 11% between 41-60 minutes with no one waiting longer than an hour. We frequently review our appointment system and how it’s working in order to provide the best service possible to patients; we will be taking this feedback on board when planning future services. Garstang 607399

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