Over Were Focus Magazine - June 2019 by Focus Magazines

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Knott End ~ Preesall ~ Pilling ~ Stalmine ~ Hambleton June 2019

Issue 235

What’s on Over Wyre

Saturday 1st Sunday 2nd Monday 3rd Tuesday 4th Wednesday 5th Thursday 6th Friday 7th Saturday 8th Sunday 9th Monday 10th Tuesday 11th

Annual Art and Craft Exhibition - St John the Baptist Church Annual Art and Craft Exhibition - St John the Baptist Church Over Wyre Family History Society - The Squash Cheese & Wine Evening - Knott End Library Getting Your Child Ready for School Session - Carter’s Out Rawcliffe Over 60s Meeting - Out Rawcliffe Village Hall Hambleton Parish Council Meeting - Hambleton Village Hall Meat Bingo - Winmarleigh Village Hall Pilling Lane WI - St Oswald’s Parish Hall Over Wyre Harmony & Health - Hambleton Village Hall (weekly) SSRA Meeting - The Seven Starts, Stalmine Stalmine Gardening Club - Stalmine Village Hall Stalmine Health Walk - The Seven Stars Over Wyre Probus Club (also 20th June) Mobile Library - Pilling (also 27th) Trash of Treasure Auction - Cockerham Village Hall Stalmine Village Hall Bingo (also 21st) Time to Dance - Hambleton Village Hall First Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library Club Scramble - Preesall Bowling Club Pilling Fun Run - New Community Field Over Wyre Community Choir - Musical Showcase (St Oswald’s) Lancaster Singers - River Song - Hornby Parish Church Calder Vale Children’s Festival Extended Clinics at Over Wyre Medical Practice (also 22nd) Bob Williamson Park Working Group Stalmine Bowling Club Competition Lancaster Singers - River Song - Ashton Memorial, Lancaster Hambleton Bowling Club Scramble Haffner Orchestra - Ashton Hall, Lancaster Ecumenical Service - Pilling Methodist Church Hambleton Over 60s Information Evening Hambleton Parish Council - Youth and Community Centre Friends of Trinity Hospice Prize Bingo - St Oswald’s Over Wyre Ladies - Juniper Close Community Room (also 25th)

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What’s on Over Wyre

Tuesday 11th Wednesday 12th Thursday 13th Friday 14th Saturday 15th Sunday 16th Monday 17th Tuesday 18th Wednesday 19th Thursday 20th Friday 21st Saturday 22nd Wednesday 26th Thursday 27th Friday 28th Saturday 29th

Volunteer Beach Clean - Knott End Beach Mental Health Support Group - St Oswald’s Young at Heart Social - Knott End Library (also 26th) Royal British Legion - Preesall Youth & Community Centre Creative Writing Group - Knott End Library Grand Book Sale - Glasson Dock Messy Church - Lighthouse Community Church Larkholm Walk - Rossall Hospital Car Park Family Open Day - Knott End Golf Club RSPCA Mad Hatters Tea Party and Fun Day Over Wyre Gardening Club Meet & Greet NAAFI Cafe - Preesall Youth & Community Centre Mobile Library - Hambleton Get Online & Access Public Services - Knott End Library Garstang Camera Club - Glasson Dock Carleton Walk - Castle Gardens Hotel Time to Dance - St. Oswald’s Parish Hall Over Wyre Gardening Club - Harlow Carr Flower Festival Poetry Appreciation Group - Knott End Library Poulton People’s Choir - Pilling Methodist Chapel Parkinson’s UK Fundraising Stall Fleetwood Walk - Marine Hall Knott End Walks - The Ferry Cafe Fleetwood Charity School Afternoon Tea & Raffle - St Oswald’s Hambleton Littre Pick - The Shovels Inn Car Park Pilling WI - St John’s Church Hall Out Rawcliffe Kilder Darn Trip Pre-loved Fashion Show - St James’s Church, Stalmine Preesall Bowling Club Cumming Open Single’s Competition Hambleton Walk - The Shovels Inn Last Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library Soroptomists Bric-a-Brac Stall - Garstang Market Hall Bible Fellowship Group - Pilling Methodist Church Hambleton in Bloom Judging (also 30th)

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Wed 5th June 7:30pm Winmarleigh Village Hall

This month, the Friends of Trinity Hospice Prize Bingo is on Tues 11th June 7:30pm for 8:00pm at St Oswald’s Church Hall. Ken Horne (01253) 812947

TRASH OR TREASURE AUCTION Fri 7th June 7:30pm Cockerham Parish Hall Doors open 6:00pm for viewing. Items for auction can be bought between 12 noon and 5:00pm.

Eyes down 7.30pm. Bonus round and refreshments included. Good fun for all the family. Hilary Fryer

PRE-LOVED FASHION SHOW Fri 28th June 7:30pm St James’ Church, Stalmine Bring your friends, enjoy the show and bag some bargains.

Come along and support us - we need lots of buyers. Admission £2. All proceeds to St Michael’s Church, Cockerham.

All clothes and accessories are good quality items and will be available after the show at very reasonable prices.

For further details, please ring Sue on (01524) 791650.

Entry includes a glass of wine and nibbles. Proceeds to the Christie Charity.

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OVER WYRE FAMILY HISTORY SOC

STALMINE GARDENING CLUB

Mon 3rd June 10:00am The Squash, Lancaster Road, Knott End

Thurs 6th June 8:00pm Stalmine Village Hall

New members are always welcome. Carol Shuttleworth (01253) 465951

We meet on the first Thursday of the month. Visitors very welcome.

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For more details phone 700232.

Every Tuesday at Knott End Working Men’s Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

David Makinson

All new members will be very welcome. We are a friendly group playing for pleasure.

TIME TO DANCE

Maureen Harper (01253) 810518 (evenings)

STALMINE VILLAGE HALL BINGO

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Fri 7th June 7:30pm - 10:30pm Hambleton Village Hall, Church Lane

Fri 7th & 21st June 7:30pm Stalmine Village Hall

Fri 21st June 7:30pm - 10:30pm St. Oswald’s Parish Hall, Lancaster Rd, Preesall

Everyone welcome - good prizes. Doors open at 7:00pm. Eyes down at 7:30pm.

Popular Sequence, Ballroom and Latin. Admission £4:00 including Refreshments.

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COMMUNITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA The Over Wyre Community Jazz Band has recently been established. It is a swing/jazz band with meetings in Preesall Youth and Community Centre on Sundays at 3:00pm. We are looking out for more players trumpets, trombones, saxophones, piano/ keyboard, drums, guitar, bass players. Musicians don’t have to be professional, however they do need to be able to read music. It’s for over 18s and it’s for fun with the aim to play some concerts. It is a big band playing jazz and swing music, so an interest in this genre would be good. For further information please do get in touch. Jennefer Lee 07548 898 175

OVER WYRE LADIES Tues 11th & 25th June 2:00pm Juniper Close Community Room, Preesall We meet alternate Tuesdays at Juniper Close Community Room. We are a friendly group and would love to see you. Beryl Stott (01253) 810035

PILLING LANE WI Wed 5th June 7:30pm St Oswald’s Parish Hall Judy Beeston will be giving us ‘An evening with Edith Rigby’ who was a suffragette. In May we had an amazing night with Hazel Mercer from The Four Seasons flower shop in Poulton who stunned us with three beautiful flower arrangements interspersed with anecdotes and some very good advice on how to keep and treat our flowers from the garden. At the end of the evening the arrangements were raffled and three lucky members went home very happy. Anne Bewes (01253) 811712

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PREESALL BOWLING CLUB

Sat 15th June 10:00am - 4:00pm Christ Church, Glasson Dock

Club Scramble Sat 8th June 12 noon

Do you still enjoy reading REAL books? Come and see what we have to offer! Admission is free and homemade refreshments will be available all day.

Bacon barms etc available.

Mike Waites (01524) 37875 MESSY CHURCH Sat 15th June 4:00pm - 6:00pm Lighthouse Community Church, Lancaster Road, Knott End This is a family event giving us a chance to share in fun, fellowship and food together. There is no charge. We simply ask for a donation towards the cost of crafts and food. Please come along and join us. Everyone is welcome. Helen Millichamp (01253) 700176

Competition - Cumming Open Single’s Sun 28th June 12:30pm Jacob’s join, raffle etc. Raffle prizes required. Members please support these events. Richard Royds

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP St Oswald’s Church Hall Wed 12th June 1:30pm - 3:00pm Anyone who is experiencing, or has a loved one or someone close to them who is affected by, mental health issues is invited to come along to this group. We meet every second Wednesday of the month. Pauline Teague 07583 039 804 sisterteague@hotmail.co.uk

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OVER WYRE HARMONY & HEALTH Wed 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th June Hambleton Village Hall Church Lane 1:30pm - 3:00pm We meet every Wednesday afternoon to sing numbers from the musicals and the pop songs of our younger days as well as more recent hits. Age is no barrier and there is no requirement to be able to read music or even sing in tune. We simply invite you to join us for some fun and laughter with friends old and new. There is no charge for these sessions but we do offer a cup of tea or coffee. Singing is good for your health, so why not give it a go? Ann Cameron

1ST PILLING GUIDES 1st Pilling Guides meets on Friday evening from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Pilling Methodist Chapel on Smallwood Hey.

Guides is open to any girl aged between ten and fourteen, including anyone from the surrounding villages of Preesall, Knott End and beyond! 1st Pilling Guides have lots of fun, enjoying a varied programme and enjoy the occasional trip! Why not come along and visit us, make new friends and see what you can do with your Friday evening. Katrina Bell (01253) 790649 Email Katrinambell@hotmail.com

BRINE WATCH A group of residents from Fleetwood and across Wyre, concerned with Halite’s plans to dispose of up to 80,000 cubic metres of toxic brine into the sea off Rossall, every day, have joined together to keep other residents in the area informed of the scheme. There are major concerns with the plans to

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BRINE WATCH (cont) pump out this huge volume of water from the fish dock at Fleetwood, creating gas storage caverns Over Wyre and then disposing of the toxic brine, eight times denser than sea water, along pipes under the river, across the Wyre peninsula and into the sea, less than 1.5 miles off the coastline. Halite have admitted it will create a 100-metre dead zone in the sea, around the outflow pipe, but BrineWatch are concerned it will destroy the wider food web, which will have a dramatic effect on all the associated wildlife and impact upon local livelihoods. The brine disposal is set to continue day after day for at least 10 years. Residents wanting to help or find out more about BrineWatch should visit www. facebook.com/brinewatch and their website will launch shortly. The BrineWatch buoy is anchored off Rossall at the position chosen by Halite to release

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OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB The next meetings will be on Thurs 6th June and Thurs 20th June when the subject of the talks will be ‘Eric Morecambe’s Driver’ and ‘Chutney and Cheers’ respectively. Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen in the Over Wyre area who have fully/partially retired or are about to retire Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday in each month at The Shovels Inn at Hambleton. If anyone is interested in finding our more about the Club or would like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, then please telephone (01253) 810148. Stewart Lyell

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WALKERS’ CORNER (cont) Fleetwood Walk Sat 22nd June 2:00pm

Afterwards join us for refreshments and a natter.

Please join us for an hour’s health walk along the promenade. Meet at the Marine Hall, Fleetwood FY7 6HF and afterwards for a drink and a natter.

All the above are Health Walks lasting approximately one hour.

Knott End Walk Wed 26th June 2:00pm

HAMBLETON LITTER PICK

Meet at the Ferry Cafe, by the slipway, for an enjoyable walk either on the Promenade with great views or across the golf course and around Hackensall Hall along country lanes. FY6 OEA Hambleton Walk Fri 28th June 2:00pm Meet in the car park of the Shovels Inn, Hambleton FY6 9AL to enjoy an hour’s health walk around the Hambleton. The walk includes riverside paths, local lanes and ginnels, views of boats, creeks and gardens.

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Thurs 27th June, 10:30am Shovels Inn Car Park Picks and bags provided. Afterwards have a drink and enjoy some food and a natter. Help to keep Hambleton a place to be proud of. Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066

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PILLING FUN RUN Pilling is holding it’s annual Fun Run on Sat 8th June at 2:00pm on the New Community Field, Taylors Lane, Pilling. Entry to the run is £3 and the first 200 finishers will receive a runner’s medal.

Community Hall. This event will be held come rain or shine, so don’t let the weather stop you!

All abilities are welcome and the off road trim trail is suitable for buggies and pushchairs. Dogs are welcome on short leads.

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Even if you just want to spectate, come along and enjoy the fun. There will be refreshments available. All funds raised will go towards the New

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You may be into fitness And running is your thing You hit the track and dash around And hope that you can win. You might enjoy a pleasant stroll, With buggy, kids or dog. You step outside with all the gear And watch the others jog! You could prefer a shorter walk The trim trail is a treat. You come with friends, or on your own, You can even take a seat! It could be that you’d rather watch And see the others run. You cheer them getting started and you cheer them when they’re done. And while you’re here and watching, Just stroll around the place And marvel at the changes We’ve all made to this space And when your race is over, All your energy is spent Come over, get your medal and It’s time for refreshment. You may have come from Scronkey And covered only 1k, Or maybe you’re from Stakepool And you have run for 2. It doesn’t matter where you’re from And how far you have come. We would like to welcome ONE AND ALL To the great Pilling Fun Run. Katrina Bell (01253) 790649

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ANNUAL ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION Sat 1st June and Sun 2nd June St John The Baptist Church, Pilling We will be holding our Annual Art and Craft Exhibition in the Church and Church Hall to raise funds for St John’s Church. Artists of all ages are invited to submit paintings for display in the Church. There will be no hanging fee this year and anyone who wishes to display their paintings may do so without the need to offer them for sale. Paintings by young artists will be particularly welcome as long as they are suitably framed. Visitors to the display in Church will be invited to vote for their favourite painting with a small prize for ‘Best in Show’. Please contact Carol Mayland (01253) 790822 or email carolmayland@aol.co.uk for more details and application form. If you would like a craft stall please contact Elizabeth Cookson (01253) 790537 or e mail cookson34@btinternet.com for more details. Crafts and refreshments will be on sale in the Church Hall where visitors can come and enjoy an ‘Afternoon Tea’. There will be a charge of £1 per person for a catalogue and to view the paintings in the Church. Artwork by local school children will also be on display in the Church. Carol Mayland (01253) 790822

STALMINE BOWLING CLUB The season to date is going well, despite some variable weather! Our next Club Competition Day is Sun 9th June. Two Competitions will run on this day – The Woodman Trophy for men and the Ladies Day Competition. Will all members who wish to take part in either of these competitions please ensure

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STALMINE BOWLING CLUB (cont) that your name is on the appropriate list in the Clubhouse in good time. Our President’s Day is due to be held on Sun 7th July. Will all members please put this date in your diary, and ensure that you come along to support our President, Glenice Singleton. Are you a Bowler/Novice/Male/Female? Would you like to play competitive Bowls as a member of a League team and/or would you like to take part in our Club competitions? We would love to hear from you if you are interested in joining our very friendly Club. If you are a member or prospective member of the Club, we are proposing to hold ‘RollUps’ on a Monday evening during the season in order to hone skills and maybe pick up some new ones! If you’d like to find out more about any of the above, then please get in touch. Jan Foster 07881 868 322

SEQUENCE STEPPERS Charity Dance Group We meet on alternate Thursdays at Barton Village Hall. Dancing from 7:45pm to 11:15pm with various music groups. Home made refreshments. Admission £3. We donate all our profits to local charities. Barbara Holden (01995) 601348

PHOENIX DANCE GROUP Barton Village Hall 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. Contact Christine (01995) 679264 or Hazel (01524) 791177. Bill Cowan

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OVER WYRE COMMUNITY CHOIR A Musical Showcase Sat 8th June 7:30pm St Oswald’s Church Hall, Preesall We are really excited about this event as it is a joint concert featuring Pilling Jubilee Silver Band! We will be performing a varied programme of music, some old and some new. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! We will be holding our bumper raffle as usual and will once again be supporting local charities. Your Community Choir is flourishing but we always need more folk to join us. Our male voice section is growing at last, but, more would be welcome! The Choir is a great way of making new friends and having fun. So, if you are new to the area or an established resident, come and try us out. All ages welcome (16 upwards).

Concert tickets are priced £8.00 including refreshments, are available from Knott End Post Office or Choir and Band members. Hope to see you there! For further information contact Kevin (01253) 810928 or myself. Jenny Blyth 07801 591 812

OVER WYRE GARDENING CLUB The next meeting of the Gardening Club will take place at 7:30pm on Mon 17th June when Frank Hoyle will speak about ‘An Introduction to Alpines’. These are particularly attractive plants but do have specific requirements for growth. Frank will give us an insight into how, where and what to grow. The meeting will be held in St Bernard’s Church Hall, Hackensall Road, Knott End. New members and visitors are very welcome.

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OVER WYRE GARDENING (cont)

OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY

On Fri 21st June the Gardening Club is having a trip to the Harlow Carr Flower Festival. Harlow Carr is, at present, the only RHS garden in the north of England so this is an opportunity to visit the gardens as well as check out the stands of the nursery growers who exhibit there. (Bridgewater Garden near Salford is due to open in 2020).

May is a lovely month of the year. The cherry blossom, the bluebells, the fresh green leaves. All this has inspired our group to get outside to paint.

There are still a few seats left on the coach if any non Gardening Club members are interested in joining us. The cost is £25 per person which includes the coach and entry to the Festival. We will leave Knott End Ferry Car Park at 9:00am with pickups being made in Preesall, Stalmine and Hambleton. There will be a stop en route at Smith’s Garden Centre. Anyone wanting more information please contact Sandra Langhorne (01253) 813739. Joyce Wilson (01253) 813519

Our efforts over the winter can still be seen at our latest exhibition in Garstang Arts Centre by High Street Car Park during all of June. This is a lovely gallery open on Tuesdays and Thursdays but only in the morning on Saturdays. Teas are served also so it’s worth popping in if you’re in the area. We have purchased a new pull-up banner to promote exhibitions and also three fisherman type tents for our outdoor painting. The Lancashire Tea in April raised a whopping £515 and £45 was raised from the sale of art books donated to us. Thanks to everyone concerned. Eleven of us had a great day out with GLine to see the the Rennie Mackintosh artwork at the Walker Gallery in Liverpool which is still

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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY (cont) showing until Mon 26th Aug. As a bonus we saw the Da Vinci drawings. Lots of inspiration for us here! We start up again at St. Bernard’s Church Hall in September. In the meantime the summer sketching group will be out and about every Tuesday, probably heading for the nearest cafe if there’s the odd shower but veering towards a Van Gogh or making an impression on a Monet (in our dreams!) Sandra Langhorne (01253) 813739

THE FAIRY BALL The fairies in my garden all On Midsummer Night hold a magical ball. I’m very lucky to get an invite, For as you know, I’m not a sprite. Not Brownie or Goblin, nor Fairy, not Fay, But I always enjoy my Midsummer Day. By nightfall the fairies all gather around,

It’s strange but nobody else hears a sound. There’s a magical band of wee fairy folk, All playing in tune Elfin music bespoke. I’ve never heard pan-pipes played so before, This mystical music the fairies adore. There’s Dew Wine served in cute acorn cups And honeydew cakes, no one interrupts The party of fairies and sweet dancing elves And everyone really enjoys themselves. My cute little friends, they all dance and sing, Inside an enchanted toadstool ring. Glow worms in bushes provide golden light, It really is an incredible sight! When fairy-folks’ feet become tired and sore Into the air, one by one, they all soar. They dance up there with flittering wings. As I see them together my heart really sings. Back down to earth they return one by one, Telling each other they’re having such fun.

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THE FAIRY BALL (cont)

ARE MOBILE PHONES SAFE?

But it’s time to prepare for their special guest, Queen Mab is arriving, all dressed in her best!

There is a simple two letter answer to the above question that you will not be pleased to hear but let us look in a little more detail at what goes on with those amazing and addictive little pieces of technology.

From her golden coach she alights with a smile, And says she will stay with us all for a while. She sips so daintily her honey-dew wine and her dress is a wonder of star-dust sublime! Around her a sparkling aura is cast, We treasure the moments but know they can’t last. For she must depart when the sun’s in the East, But she thanks us all for the magical feast. And so she departs with a pixie retinue, Leaving us wishing another visit were due. We clear up the feast and put things away, And wait for next year and Midsummer Day. Norma Southwood

Did you know that a well known phone manufacturer says in it’s instructions to use the phone six inches away from your head? If this is the case what is it they are concerned about? Phones emit electro magnetic fields or EMFs and the evidence for what they do or don’t do to us is controversial. Sadly much science these days is bought and paid for by the people who want a certain result to be shown so it is very difficult to ascertain what the truth is BUT there are many concerns of what these devices do to us. We are soon to face the new 5G phone system yet nobody has asked us if we want it. Commercial forces are getting their

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We have been delivering forest sessions each week for at least 10 years! Julia Crompton, our Forest School Leader, was one of the first people to be trained in Lancashire and she has also had the opportunity to gain further qualifications at settings in Denmark, who are leaders in outdoor education. If you ask any of the children what they like best about our school – undoubtedly they will say – going in the forest. The wide range of activities they engage in help to develop essential skills such as: teamwork, resilience, independence, problem-solving as well as

Our Knit and Natter sessions have begun with the pupils of Year 6 learning a new skill, relaxing and chatting with friends with the help and assistance from Friends of Knott End Library. The aim is to teach the children how to knit squares that we will turn into pet blankets. Cheerleading has begun, lead by Miss Gemma from the Laura Sandham School of Dance, and the children are learning a routine to perform at the Preesall Gala. Dance is another important aspect of school

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There will be a range of craft stalls to look at and some of our pupils will be performing musical items including a fabulous ‘Mary Poppins’ routine which we performed in the Autumn Term at the Winter Gardens. We will be drawing the winners for our Grand Raffle prizes. Admission is £2.50 per adult to include tea or coffee and cake.

You may have seen our art work on display in the new Community Room at the Over Wyre Medical Centre. Our Head Boy and Head Girl attended the grand opening and were interviewed by local press, also appearing on Granada Reports on national television.

You may have noticed that we are now offering weekly ‘Stay and Play’ sessions for parents and babies or toddlers in school on Thursday mornings from 9:45am - 11:15am. These sessions are free and open to anyone. Parking is available on our school playground. Bring your child to play and meet other parents.

We have an important event this month. Everyone is welcome to join us on Wed 26th June at St Oswald’s Church Hall for our Afternoon Tea and Grand Raffle.

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CARTER’S NEWS Carter’s Charity Primary School As this edition is published we will be heading towards the final seven weeks of a busy and fulfilling year. This time of year brings with it the confusing prospect of sunshine and tests – not always an ideal combination! We finished the last half term with a whole school ‘Health Week’. This was planned to celebrate the end of the Year 6 SATs and enable us to engage in, and learn from, lots of activities aimed at improving our understanding of what it means to be healthy. We started the week with a whole school yoga and meditation session with the Tuesday morning seeing lots of families and friends (and dogs) walking to school along the seawall from the ferry. Unfortunately, the café wasn’t open for granola and oat milk! The Wednesday of that week was one of the highlights of our year – Sports Day. The field was ablaze with colour and sound as every child took part, in their school teams of Brock, Lune, Ribble and Wyre in a range of events including the traditional ‘egg and spoon’ and sack races. The whole team and school community, supported by our local Co-Op shops, enjoyed the competition and camaraderie. At the end of the week, our Y5 children received food hygiene training through Lancashire County Council’s catering team that will see them play an active role in mealtimes during the coming year. We are very lucky with the location of our school, in terms of space and environment. A recent article by the BBC extolled the positive impact of beach schools on children’s health and development www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/ education-48151527/how-beach-schoolhelps-children-learn-without-realising-it We have been an official Beach School for over five years now with our children spending mornings exploring and using the coastline to support their education.

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CARTER’S NEWS (cont) We also welcome other groups and schools to use our expertise and facilities. To link with this, we are currently developing a forest school activity area and a track around our field that will increase the use of our space over the whole year. This term also sees us preparing our elder students for their move on to high school (27 going to St Aidan’s and 1 each to Hodgson and Lancaster Girls’ Grammar) while easing our new starters into ‘big school’. The families and children have opportunities to spend time in Carter’s before September, including the wonderful task of getting to know their buddies – our current Y4 children will be fabulous leaders and mentors. We are hosting a session from the county’s Adult Learning team on getting your child ready for school on Tues 4th June, if you are interested please contact the school office.

As ever, we are very proud of our children, team and school and welcome visitors and volunteers. If you would like to come and share in life here, please get in touch to talk about how we can work together. Brendan Hassett - Headteacher (01253) 810236

MEET AND GREET NAAFI CAFE Over Wyre Veterans The next meeting of this Group will be on Mon 17th June 10:00am in the Preesall Youth and Community Centre. The aim of the Over Wyre Veterans Meet and Greet NAAFI Cafe is to bring together those who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces in an informal atmosphere just for a chat with like-minded people. From the inaugural meeting in March the numbers that attended the April meeting

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NAAFI CAFE (cont) increased to 18. Now it will be wait and see if those numbers are maintained or increase. The more people we get attending the more facilities we will be able to offer as well as plan outings etc.

The Over Wyre RBL Branch are organising a coach trip to the National Memorial Arboretum on Wed 21st Aug. Anyone interested should speak to either Tom Reilly (07772 168 731) or myself at one of the meetings.

Again I would like to highlight that under the NHS covenant all medical centres are now supposed to ask a patient whether or not they are or have served in HM Forces. If they have, their documents should be annotated as such under the code number NHS 13JY. More ex-Service personnel have added their names to the original 44 that the Medical Centre had recorded. Keep them coming!

We haven’t as yet been able to spread the word of the Group’s existence in the other villages in Over Wyre but we are working on it.The Veterans Meet and Greet NAAFI Cafe Facebook page has been set up as well as a website so hopefully the message is getting out there.

Alison Stirzaker, Lancashire Age UK Older Veterans representative, visited the Front Room in the Medical Centre in May and it was very interesting what she had to say and what she can do. It may be for consideration to ask her to come and give a short presentation at one of our gatherings?

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Procession to assemble at Hambleton Village Hall, 11:30am for 12 noon start, to parade around the village, judging to take place enroute, followed by the crowning of the Gala Queen Elect 2019, Imogen Preston, on Bob Williamson Park.

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We have Cubbins Fairground, a tug-of-war competition (get your teams together), a football tournament, stalls, games, music and entertainment and a licensed bar on the field plus much more so please come along and support this traditional village event.

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a free course brought to you in conjunction with Lancashire Adult Learning. Please book a place by calling into the Library or phoning the number below. The History – and Future – of Heysham Power Station Tues 25th June, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Martyn Butlin (EDL Energy’s Heysham External Communications Manager) will be here to give a talk about the fascinating history of this local landmark and major local employer. This will be a popular free talk although booking will be required. Refreshments will be provided. Friends of Knott End Library (F.O.K.E.L) Since our last report, FOKEL has continued to raise funds for your Library. Many thanks to all of you who have come along and supported our events to date. We have had two Craft Fairs so far, with another planned for Sat 6th July. If you would like to book a table at this event, get in touch with Jan Foster (details below) to find out more about charges, availability etc. Our next Brew and Book Sale will be on Sat 22nd June. If you have any books which could be sold at these sales in aid of Library funds, then please contact Jan Foster or drop your donation into the Library. We are particularly short of good children’s books. If you would like to know more about FOKEL and how we are planning to invest the funds which we have raised to date, then please come along to a FOKEL meeting. The next will be held at the Library on Fri 28th June at 11:00am. Keep your eye on the Green Book, and the F.O.K.E.L Noticeboard in the Library for more information about forthcoming F.O.K.E.L events. Jan Foster 07881 868 322 Email: fokel2019@gmail.com

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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) Dates For Our Regular Events Scrabble Club Mon 3rd June, 2:00pm – 2.30pm All abilities welcome to join in. Knott Knit End Natter Mondays, 10:00am - 12:00pm Crochet at the Library – whether you are new or more experienced in knitting, crochet or anything ‘crafty’, join our friendly group for a natter and a swap of ideas and the latest tales of intrigue from round these parts. Refreshments available. Knit & Natter Tuesdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm Knit & Natter at the Library. Enough said! Refreshments available. Council Surgeries Sat 1st June, 10:00am – 11:00pm A Preesall Town Councillor will be available.

Sat 21st June 10:00am – 12:00 noon. A Wyre Borough Councillor will be available. Young at Heart Social Wed 12th & 26th June, 10:00am - 12:00pm You get better with age so join our Young at Heart social for all. Run by amazing local volunteers, Young at Heart gives you occasional speakers, entertainment and refreshments. All older persons are welcome. £2 per session. I.T. Thursdays Thursdays, 9:30am - 11:30am Free computer and mobile device help is here. Most services you once could ring through to report or order something now say you need to go online. Flummoxed? You need I.T. help? Look no further. Are you interested in learning how to use a PC, Laptop or mobile devices? We now have a free Beginner’s Course available on

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Would you like help with writing letters, CV’s or application forms? Our volunteer is available to help. Your session will be very informal and tailored to your needs. Contact the Library to book a half-hour slot. Visit us or ring 03001 236 703 and ask to be put through to Knott End Library. Reading Groups

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Can’t physically get to the Library? We have an online borrowing service available offering e-books and audio downloads. We also have a wonderful Home Library Service which will deliver books to your door – for more information, ring the below number. Knott End Library is always looking for a variety of speakers and entertainment for our community. If you are a speaker and have a topic that you would be willing to share with your community, please contact a member of staff on the number below – remember to ask to be put through to Knott End Library. Happy reading, folks! Kit Lardner - Library Manager Knott End Library 03001 236 703

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HAFFNER ORCHESTRA Sun 9th June 7:30pm Ashton Hall, Lancaster Another evening of music from Lancaster’s symphony orchestra. Guest Conductor: Ellie Slorach. Oboe Soloist: Beatrice Hubble Bartók Romanian Folk Dances Strauss Oboe Concerto Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade Tickets £14 from www.haffnerorchestra. org or (01524) 582394. Students £5 at the door; 18’s and under free. John Whittaker 07752 643 946

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ROTARY (cont) Academy approached us to see if Rotary could sponsor the supply of ten Trangia cooking stoves at a cost of £70 each. A joint meeting was held and the Academy provided details of their work to date on the Bronze Award complete with video data. It was provisionally agreed to provide sponsorship but it was necessary to seek support from the Rotary District which deals with over 70 Rotary Clubs throughout Cumbria and Lancashire. The arrangement was fully agreed at the end of April. In May a final external dry run for students taking the bronze award this year was held on the sports field. This involved pitching tents and cooking an evening meal on the Trangia cooking stoves. Members of Rotary were invited to attend this activity. The Academy Principal, Alasdair Ashcroft, welcomed the guests from the Garstang Rotary Club and said ‘The school governors,

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HAMBLETON IN BLOOM Fundraising Canal Trip Sat 27th July 3:00pm (change of date) To raise funds to ensure we have a stunning display this year and next, please join us on our Hambleton in Bloom Canal Cruise on Sat 27th July at 3:00pm. The cruise has very generously been donated by KingFisher Cruises and the full amount from each ticket will go towards making Hambleton Blooming Beautiful. The cruise departs from Barton Grange Marina, where there is free parking. Once on board you will be able to sit back and enjoy the peaceful and picturesque Lancaster Canal and Bowland Fells. You can bring along your own food. Why not pack a lovely afternoon tea picnic and there will be a bar on board to purchase hot and cold drinks. Tickets are ÂŁ10 per person and are available

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VOLUNTEER BEACH CLEAN Knott End Beach Tues 11th June 10:00am - 11:45am Join in the great British Spring Clean. Come and help keep Knott End beach looking its best. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to join in, meet up in the car park behind the Coastguard Station at 10:00am. Gloves, hi-viz vests, bags, hoops and pickers all provided. All-weather gear and waterproof footwear recommended. All ages welcome. Jean Wilson (01253) 701119

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Our membership is slowly increasing. Currently we have 23 members (a far cry from two years ago when we were contemplating closing the Branch) but keep coming as we need to grow even more! We have some very interesting meetings. A number of our members attended the Over Wyre Veterans and Families Meet and Greet NAAFI Cafe events in April and May where some interesting topics of conversation were forthcoming. The proposed coach trip to the National Memorial Arboretum is now definite for Wed 21st Aug. The cost of the coach is £735 which will be split between all those travelling. Currently we have approximately 30 interested in going. The trip is open to all - not just those from the RBL. There will also be an additional cost for those who want to take the small train round the grounds, approximately £6, but I can tell you

that it is worth every penny. Overall the cost should be between £20 to £25. Anyone wishing to go on this wonderful excursion should contact either myself or Tom Reilly 07772 168 731 or thomasreillyjnr@ gmail.com. Currently we only want names of those interested. The actual cost and how to pay will be communicated at a later date. The Lancashire Community Fundraiser visited us in April to carry out a Poppy Appeal Support visit which we passed with flying colours. Everything is being accounted for in accordance with TRBL and PA procedures. Many of you will know that Thurs 6th June is the 75th Anniversary of the 2nd World War D-Day landings. The Legion has chartered a small cruise ship to take 300 D-Day veterans and their Carers to re-visit the D-Day beaches. We also have available a small number of commemorative 75th Anniversary Poppy Appeal Lapel pins. Please contact me

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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (cont) if you would like one of the pins (£3 each). We have taken a local veteran to the RBL Welfare Break Centre in Southport for a holiday whilst, at the same time, taking some local veterans’ application forms. His response when we collected him was that it was the best holiday he had ever had. Words of praise indeed. In May we attended the launch of the Over Wyre Medical Centre Front Room project. All we need to do now is put some RBL literature in there so that people know what we do for those who have served their country. We met with Alison Stirzaker, Lancashire Age UK Older Veterans representative in the Front Room. It was interesting to learn what Age UK is also doing to help those of more senior years and who have served their country. It was a shame that there weren’t more in attendance to learn what they can do. Some facts and figures of what TRBL did no sam me F ob pl asu ree lig ing res at se , f io rv re e n es ice t & i m Carpets • Amtico at es Laminate • Cushion Vinyl

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LANCASTER SINGERS ‘River Song’ Sat 8th June 7:30pm Hornby Parish Church Sun 9th June 7:30pm Ashton Memorial, Lancaster Lancaster Singers are proud to close a greatly successful season with two exciting concerts this June, performing a wide range of music based on the theme of rivers. The Lancaster Singers will be completing a wonderful season of concerts which began with a powerful performance of Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man’ as part of Lancaster City Council’s official Remembrance Day, and which also included a new English Libretto of Bach’s ‘St. John Passion’ last March.

Under the experienced direction of Duncan Lloyd, the Lancaster Singers will be performing a wide variety of pieces, from wellknown gospel tunes to rich arrangements of classics such as ‘Shenandoah’ and Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water.’ There are also some less conventional items including Eric Whitacre’s ‘Cloudburst’ and the piece from which the concerts are named, Roger Emerson’s ‘Riversong.’ Saturday’s concert at Hornby Parish Church will have no tickets or entry fee. Donations will be in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Tickets for the Ashton Memorial concert are £10, available from the Lancaster Tourist Information office and the Lancaster Singers’ website: www.lancastersingers.org or Email tickets@lancastersingers.org Lancaster Singers

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HELP BEAT CANCER Over Wyre Fundraising Group Many thanks to everyone who came to The Luncheon at the Villa. Special thanks to Syd Little for being a fantastic guest speaker. Also, to all the staff at the Villa for their excellent service and food. The event, together with donations raised £1,420.10. A big thank you to everyone who donated raffle prizes and supported us. Please get in touch to book your place on the coach trip and luncheon this year on Fri 21st June to Keswick. There will be a stop in Keswick followed by lunch at The Lodore Falls Hotel. Pick up points on route, starting at 9:00am from Rycroft, Hambleton. Tickets £25.00 plus the cost of the coach. A coffee morning will be held on Weds 14th August at Saswick House Farm Shop and Tea Room. Many thanks to Ian and Linda for hosting this event.

Tickets are going well for our evening ‘do’ this year on Sat 14th Sept at Farmer Parr’s. It is an Irish Ceilidh Night with entertainment from KittyHawk. Tickets £18.00 (includes food). Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Special thanks for the donation of £603.00 in memory of Dick Aspden - our sincere sympathy to his wife, Mary and all the family. Dick was a true gentleman, a real country character and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. This brings our total raised so far to £121,950.82. Thanks for all the amazing support from you all - we couldn’t do it without you. Facebook- Help Beat Cancer – Wyre Jean Horner (01253) 700555 Val Southward (01995) 679965

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POULTON PEOPLE’S CHOIR

Thank you to everyone who supported the coffee morning held in April for the band by one of our patrons Josie Durbano. Despite the awful weather the turnout was fantastic and an amazing £673 was raised. Also, special thanks must go to St Bernard’s Church for the use of the Parish Hall.

Pilling Methodist Church invite you all to a Summer Concert with Poulton People’s Choir at Chapel on Sat 22nd June at 7:00pm.

June is another busy month for the band as we attend Catterall Gala (Sat 1st June), Calder Vale Children’s Festival (Sat 8th June) and Fleetwood Festival (Sat 15th June).

Admission is £6.00 and tickets are available from Millie Curwen (01253) 790253.

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On Sat 8th June the band are holding a musical showcase concert with The Over Wyre Community Choir. The concert is at St Oswald’s Church Hall 7:30pm and tickets are £8 which includes refreshments. Tickets can be bought from Knott End Post Office and also any choir or band member. The event is ticket only so please don’t be disappointed on the night and buy your ticket in advance.

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On Sun 15th June the band will be attending the annual Kirkby Lonsdale Entertainment Contest. This is a really lovely free day out for everyone and is also very entertaining as each band marches into the square and then puts on a mini concert for the audience.

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We have to play a march, a hymn tune and then another few pieces that we hope the audience and adjudicator find entertaining. The band have been going to this contest for many years and it is always really nice to see local people in the audience supporting us. The band are always looking to recruit new players so if you are interested in joining the band please contact me. Emily Duke 07710 983 916 200 Club May Draw 1st Prize 2nd “ 3rd “ 4th “ 5th “

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BEN WALLACE MP With summer around the corner and the weather improving, I am delighted to continue to have the opportunity to travel around the constituency. I always take on board the views and concerns of local residents when I meet or correspond with them and this is reflected in my work at the House of Commons. I also travel around the county of Lancashire to visit groups, charities and organisations which provide a service to our constituency. Derian House Recently I visited Derian House in Chorley, which is a children’s hospice. I would like to thank all staff for making me welcome and for giving me a tour of this amazing facility.

I have taken away issues from the visit which I will highlight with the relevant organisations. My overall memory I will take away from the visit is how outstanding the staff and the facility are and the amazing service it provides to the families, children and young people it cares for. The staff undertake such important and difficult work, with great professionalism and compassion. The visit was a truly humbling experience, which I will always remember. Re-surfacing Work My mailbag continues to highlight many local issues to me. I am pleased that re-surfacing work and major patching has been carried out and is continuing on the A588. Often with better roads come more traffic and the fact that safety has to keep up, so with that in mind I am dealing with many requests for crossings and traffic calming measures.

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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) While additional highway safety is a matter for the local highways authority, I do highlight concerns to Lancashire County Council and work closely with the local Councillors. Gala Queens One of my most enjoyable duties as the Member of Parliament for the area is to welcome Gala Queens and their families to Parliament, to thank them for the role they play in our local communities. I have met with Nell Moxham, the Catterall Gala Queen, and Elsie Grubb, the Nateby Gala Queen, recently. As the summer approaches I would like to wish all those involved with the galas and fetes the best of luck and I hope they have enjoyable community celebrations. Being an ex-soldier myself, please remember it is Armed Forces Day on Sat 29th June. Lyme Disease

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 02072 195 804 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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SOROPTIMISTS Women Inspiring Action, Transforming Lives New Soroptimist Year Well, we’ve started our new Soroptimist year and we are joined this year by two new members eager to share in the work we do. Think Pink Sri Lanka

fundraising efforts, and we have decided on ‘Think Pink Sri Lanka – Women Driving for Women’. This is exactly what it says on the tin - a mission driven solution to provide safety for women and a sustainable income for families living on or below the poverty line. It aims to solve the issue of over 90% of women having experienced sexual harassment on public transport in Sri Lanka. Our goal this year and for the next year or two, is to try and raise in excess of £3,000 to purchase a pink Tuk Tuk. It’s a big undertaking but we feel confident that we’re up to it and that we will get the support from the wonderful people in this region. If you want to find out more visit www. rosie-may.com/work-sri-lanka

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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) stall outside the Market Hall on the High Street in Garstang on Sat 29th June. We will have our usual offerings to excite the bargain hunters and collectors, so come along and support us please.

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We won’t be giving up on our favourite ongoing project though – so backpacks, stationery, flipflops, toothpaste etc are always welcome! Please continue to 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 us to arrange collection. Competition Time It’s also time for our Regional Rosebowl competition. The clubs that make up the North West Region were asked to produce a 30 second ‘Elevator Pitch’ – mind you, we didn’t limit ourselves to elevators to give the pitches! The ladies came up trumps and we had to whittle the submissions down to the three we’re allowed on the night. On Thurs 23rd May we delivered them at the Rosebowl event and now we have a nervous wait until the Regional lunch in September before we find out the results. Wish us well and watch this space!

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More Information Why not come and join this boundless network? It could be the best thing you’ve ever done! 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. Please ring me to arrange to be met or just come and introduce yourself.

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In 1959 a young farmer’s wife, Lois Davidson, joined the local WI. Her Mum was a member and she quickly became an active member alongside her.

The Bible Fellowship Group has recently changed time and venue. It is now meets on the last Thursday in each month at Epworth House (Pilling Methodist Church Manse) on Carr Lane, Pilling. This month’s meeting is on Thurs 29th June from 10:00am to 11:00am.

Pilling Lane WI has been going for 84 years, originally meeting at Carter’s School. They were there for many years but eventually had to move to the Church Hall in Preesall, as the school could no longer accommodate them. They still meet there today. Over 45 of those years, Lois has been either Secretary or President of the WI and they have achieved many things. Notably she held a garden party most years to raise money for various charities. The WI raised money for equipment for the new medical centre, held competitions between the schools and presented them with jubilee mugs and other tokens. They also served tea on Gala Day on the field.

All are welcome to come to this and, if you need any further information, please contact Rev Alex Yesudas (01253) 790903. Andrew Bell (01253) 790649

ECUMENICAL SERVICE For Christian Unity The Ecumenical service for Christian Unity in Pilling will be held at the Methodist Church on Sun 9th June at 6:30pm, led by Rev Alex Yesudas. All are welcome to this united service. Followed by light refreshments. Andrew Bell (01253) 790649

Lois has been involved in many sketches when the WI took to the stage, most notably as a fairy supporting Father Christmas. In March, Lois was taken to the Lancashire Federation of Women’s Institutes Annual Meeting in the Floral Hall, Southport where she was presented with a certificate for being a member for 60 years. Thank you Lois from all your friends and from the local Community for helping make our village a wonderful place to live. The WI continues under the Presidency of Anne Bewes. We have over 40 members and a very varied programme including visits to local places of interest. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month in St Oswald’s Parish Hall at 7:30pm. Christine White Secretary to Pilling Lane WI

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COMPUTER ADVICE Did you know that Microsoft Windows software, like many other products, generally has a finite lifespan after which bugs are not fixed and any security flaws become much more dangerous?

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I have written in the past about both Windows XP and Windows Vista, which became obsolete in 2014 and 2017 respectively. It’s now time to start thinking about Windows 7 as well, as there will be no more security patches or bug fixes for that from next January.

So what, you may be wondering. Well, for one it probably means that your Windows 7 Located in Pilling covering the Over Wyre area machine is up to ten years old and is therefore getting a little long in the tooth! (Windows 7 was introduced in October 2009 and was replaced by Windows 8 in August 2012.) It also means that it will then be at increasing risk of security problems as some of the ‘bad guys’ will be specifically targeting their viruses at old systems when they find a security hole which they know Microsoft will not be fixing. You could also have problems if you buy a new piece of equipment to connect to the computer (printer, scanner, camera etc) as not all new devices will work properly with Windows 7. New software programs will increasingly be less likely to work, and you will also find that as time goes on you are unable to use some websites or browsers. So what can you do if your operating system is currently Windows 7? There’s no need to panic, as we haven’t actually reached the expiry date yet. However, it will be sensible to start planning for action by January. You could: 1. Carry on using your existing PC / laptop and hope that you can avoid any problems. If you want to do this, then PLEASE do take some precautions make sure you have a backup of all your pictures etc, make sure you have installed the last set of updates for Windows, make sure you have an active

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COMPUTER ADVICE (cont) and updating antivirus package. Be vigilant at all times and follow all of my usual instructions about staying safe. 2. Keep the current computer and upgrade the operating system (possibly). If your machine is at the younger end of the age scale and in fine physical shape, you can check whether it meets the minimum requirements to run Windows 10. If it can, then you could consider buying and installing the latest operating system. 3. Buy a new or refurbished machine – a new PC, laptop, or even a tablet may meet your needs and prices have probably come down quite a lot since you bought your current system. Any documents and pictures etc on your old machine can be transferred to a new one, so you shouldn’t lose anything. Other important dates for support: •

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If you have any questions and concerns about computer security etc then please do get in touch with me. Joan Bailey 07528 173 891

PARKINSON’S UK Preston Branch Thank you to everyone who attended last month’s coffee morning which raised £180 for our pot. The money has gone towards our spring break - a three day visit to Carlisle for members who would be unable to get away independently because of their illness. This month we start to brave the weather by holding a fundraising stall outside the Market Hall on Sat 22nd June. There will be Bric-aBrac, books, jigsaws etc for you to browse. We look forward to meeting up with friends, old and new, for a bit of a chinwag. Steve Hardaker (01995) 608962

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Dave was rehomed soon after but is now looking for a second chance at a forever home after he was sadly returned to our care. Dave can be a little timid around strangers but with people he knows he is super friendly and will come looking for attention where he enjoys being stroked and fussed. Due to his nervous nature Dave can be easily spooked by loud noises and sudden movements, so he is better suited to a calm and quiet household. He is looking for a new home with a patient and understanding owner who is able to read his behaviour and understand his needs.

On arrival, Maggie was very nervous of new faces but with a little support and some quiet time to settle in, her confidence has much improved and we are now seeing her loving side. She can still be a little wary but once she is comfortable Maggie does come out of her shell and will often begin rolling around or will curl up on your knee. She is eager to find a peaceful and quiet home without young children where she can relax and enjoy a comfortable life as a senior feline where she will be loved and adored! Maggie is looking to be the only animal in the house and she will need a bit of support and

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RSPCA (cont) time to settle in her new home with adopters who are willing to allow her to adjust to her new surroundings at her own pace. Dasher Dasher is also looking for a new home after his previous owner had a change in circumstances and could no longer care for him. He is a friendly rabbit but lacks confidence at times. He is fine being stroked and picked up but would benefit from further handling and socialisation. Dasher will need a large double tier hutch and a large attached run. He is possibly ok to live with a neutered female rabbit but they would need to be introduced slowly at first. For more information or to arrange a meeting with either Dave, Maggie or Dasher please contact the Animal Centre.

Lancaster Charity Shop Break In We were devastated that our charity shop in Lancaster was broken into in the early hours of Mon 22nd April by a lone man. Having smashed the front window to gain access, he then went on to smash a large glass cabinet in the shop before stealing the collection tins and a number of stock items. The damage and losses incurred amounted to over £850 and we are unable to claim for some of the stolen items or the amount that was in the collection tins at the time. Thank you to all that have given us donations to date - we will keep a record of the amount given to help these unexpected costs. Hannah Kirrane RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs Longview Animal Centre, Stalmine (01253) 703000 www.rspcablackpool.org.uk

Easter Open Day We would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who attended our Easter Open Day in April. We raised a fantastic £900 which will go towards the continued care of animals at Longview. Also, a big thankyou to our dedicated team of volunteer fundraisers who helped organise the event and run the stalls. RSPCA One Fun Day We are excited to announce that the next event taking place at the Animal Centre will be our Mad Hatters Tea Party and Fun day on Sun 16th June which is part of the RSPCA One Fun Day taking place at a number of animal centres across the UK. There will be a tea party taking place between 11:00am - 4:00pm as well as a variety of stalls to browse. Dog grooming will also be available on the day. For more information, please check our website or Facebook page.

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CRY Cardiac Risk In The Young Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund Well, it’s almost summer! Although we may have been quiet for a little while in this magazine the fund has been extremely busy with events and behind the scenes activity. A wee trip to Scotland in April gave us the opportunity to meet up for coffee and cake with Mike Coleran who staunchly cycled from the Isle of Wight to Inverness in 14 days whilst experiencing all four seasons during his adventure. Raising an incredible £4,800+, Mike’s original plans to cycle to the Isle of Lewis were scuppered when the ferry to South Uist was changed to a winter only service! Undeterred, plan B came into operation seeing Mike’s travels taking him along the beautiful, but extremely hilly (or should that say mountainous?) Caledonian Canal route.

Challenge achieved, Mike was welcomed back to Garstang with a get together of family and friends at St Helen’s church café (By the way, did you know cakes for CRY are sold at the café each week?). Well done Mike! On behalf of the young people who can now have their hearts tested free of charge – all 96 of them – thank you - it’s an amazing achievement and every credit to you and those who so generously supported and sponsored your journey. April should also have seen Matthew celebrate his 30th birthday so to mark the occasion Zoe, Krystal and I decorated 30 pebbles, each with a memory of Matt and we have placed them in 30 places that were a part of Matt’s life. It is our hope that these memories of Matt will travel far and wide to places he can now never go; that they will brighten someone’s day as he brightened ours and that they may spread a little

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CRY (cont) awareness of CRY and the wonderful work they do in preventing loss and heartache. On Facebook we can already see photos of these lovely pebbles on their travels as folk share pictures of their finds and rehiding them for others to discover. Thank you for that. So many people have told us they love seeing the stories of who has found them, where at, and the stories behind the rocks. Last month we spent three lovely days at Bilsborrow Village Hall at the Garstang Patchwork Quilters fabulous. We hope to bring you more news from this event shortly. May saw us outside Booths with the CRY Babies, selling cakes and promoting Anne Whittingham and Clare Bujeya’s forthcoming adventures along Hadrian’s Wall and the Gt North Run, and also hear about Azcend’s Summer party at the Barn on Fri 12th July. Tickets are £25 from Azcend, with funds raised going to both buy a defibrillator for the

Hub and to CRY. Cheers to the kind-hearted and talented bakers and all who were involved. We look forward with eager anticipation to hearing their adventures unfold. Thanks are also due to the kind donators, visitors, buyers, helpers and Garstang Town Trust for helping raise a wonderful £312 at our rather chilly, but dry market stall. With two weeks still to go in May and a full diary we’ll have lots to update you with next time, but for now I’ll sign off and look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand on Sat 1st June at Catterall Gala, featuring a ‘Cuddles & Bubbles’ tombola and the very popular ‘Pick a Daisy’ game with gardening prizes. For further info call or text Paula 07785 106 976, Email paulahez.ph@gmail.com or see our Facebook page. Paula Hesmondhalgh 07785 106 976

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CAT SMITH MP Hello everyone. If you haven’t already heard, I’m delighted to reveal that Blackpool Transport has agreed to reinstate the Sunday 2C bus service between Knott End and Blackpool.

of the country, stopping on the way via the hospital. It would be great if the local community arranged a monthly away-day picnic on the bus during the summer or could consider events like a monthly Knott End street market to bring people into the area on the bus.

The service starts on Sun 23rd June and will run hourly – with the first one leaving Knott End at 9:30am and the last one leaving at 6:30pm – and not only that but we’ll be able to travel in luxury on a new iconic Palladium bus fitted with WiFi, e-leather seating and wood effect flooring!

It’s been a top priority for me to liaise with Blackpool Transport to bring this service back and I’d like to thank Managing Director Jane Cole for her support in making this happen. The service will be reviewed monthly during the summer season. Please ensure Blackpool Transport continues to be able to run the service by regularly using it.

It’s important to highlight that this service will return on the basis of ‘use it or lose it’. It’s incredibly important therefore that we take advantage of this service, maybe ditch the car for the day and make the most of a relaxing journey between here and the tourism capital

There is of course another reason why I’m so keen for all my constituents to be able to access public transport. For a long time, I’ve been deeply concerned about the damage to our environment which is why I’ve opposed the gas storage development, why I’ve

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) opposed fracking and why I’ve championed renewable energy schemes. Regular public transport services take cars off the road, reduces harmful emissions, improves our air quality and alleviates traffic congestion and noise. Recently I spoke in Parliament supporting Labour’s motion to declare an environment and climate emergency. I’m pleased that our motion has led to our being the first country in the world to do so. Every morning, hundreds of my constituents get into their cars and drive to access jobs and education. Given a reliable, low carbon alternative I know many would jump at the chance of leaving their car at home – but that simply isn’t possible. The Government needs to get serious about investing in sustainable transport for communities like Over Wyre and Fleetwood so that people can switch to public transport. That means rebalancing our transport spending towards the North West and bringing back into use disused transport links such as the Fleetwood branch line to give people the chance to use greener alternatives.

a devastating effect on a child’s development and society as a whole. We can all play our part in preventing abuse. And we can all help a child who’s experienced abuse to get their life back on track. If you have the time or a bit of spare cash maybe you’d consider volunteering, fundraising or donating to help children who might suffer further without our support. If you work with a charity and would like me to highlight the work you do then please do contact me: Cat.Smith.MP@parliament.uk or call (01253) 490440. I recently visited one of the foodbanks in my constituency. It can’t be a coincidence that the numbers of foodbanks has risen as average incomes have gone down. The latest research shows in-work poverty is rising faster than employment. Many people are trapped in low paid, insecure work and

Harnessing the power of wind and water has huge potential to transform the Lancashire coastline into a true energy coast. Hydro, wind, and solar energy industries have the potential of providing thousands of skilled, highly paid jobs, which will transform the employment prospects for our young people, while providing for our energy needs. During May on my website I highlighted the work of the NSPCC, the charity that supports children who have suffered abuse. Child abuse can take many forms. It can be emotional, physical, sexual or a lack of love and attention through neglect. And it can happen to any child, in any family, in any place or online. Abuse often happens over a period of time, rather than as a one-off event, and can have

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CAT SMITH MP (cont) 70% of children in poverty now live in working families. Teachers and other educational professionals recently reported a significant increase in the visibility of child poverty in schools and colleges, with many witnessing distressing examples of child deprivation and hunger. A survey of educational professionals by the National Education Union found that 91% believe rising levels of child poverty is having a devastating impact on children’s learning. The Trussell Trust supports a nationwide network of 1,200 food banks. Between April 2017 and March 2018 the food banks in their network provided more than 1.3 million emergency food supplies to people in crisis, a 13% increase on the previous year. Research from the Trussell Trust indicates that more than 14 million people are living in poverty in the UK – including 4.5 million children. I know there are people in Over Wyre experiencing the same problems. If you believe there is a need for a food bank then I’d really like you to get in touch with me and together we can look for solutions.

Officers were all re-elected for another year and three members were elected onto the committee. The evening continued with ten games of dominoes and prizes were presented to the winners. Last month’s trip to Ena Mill and Golden Days Garden Centre was a great success. Make a note on the calendar for the trip to Kielder Dam on Thurs 27th June. Usual pickup points and times. Following the raffle, the evening was brought to a close. Appreciation was expressed for all the help given on the night and for the donated raffle prizes. John wished everybody a safe journey home. The next meeting will be on Tues 4th June 7:00pm at the Village Hall. Look forward to seeing you. Jane Webster (01253) 700425

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OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S CLUB The AGM of the Out Rawcliffe Over 60’s took place at the Village Hall on Tues 7th May, and started with 32 members sitting down to some delicious hotpot and apple pie. John Ireland welcomed the members, and gave out apologies from absentees. He brought to mind the fact of it being a sad year due to the loss of four longstanding members. They are all sadly missed. Jane Webster presented her report, stating that the Club is doing well. Annual subscriptions and monthly meeting entrance fees will be kept at the same level as last year. Members were made aware that the membership renewals are now due.

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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB Hall car park or can make their own way there. Wed July 10th will be a visit is to Stanley Park Blackpool. This is a full day event with no restrictions on the time of visit and members can make their own way there. Our next evening visit is on Wed 14th Aug to Lancaster including the city centre, riverside and Williamson Park. Members meet at 6:00pm at Kirklands Village Hall car park or make their own way there.

The club ‘season’ ended in May and we are now on our summer break. However, the club still has various visits planned for the summer months. Photographs taken at these events can be entered in our new ‘Events Cup’ competition.

Our final qualifying event will be a visit to Oulton Park Fri 6th Sept for the Superbike racing. Members meet at 8:30am at Kirklands Village Hall car park and share transport or make their own way there.

On Wed 19th June the venue for our event is Glasson Dock including Conder Green. Members meet at 6:00pm at Kirklands Village

If anyone is thinking of joining the Camera Club in September and would like to come on these visits, they are welcome. Their

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images could then be included in the Events Cup. Please email us for more details. Full information about the events are given on our website.

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Our 2019/20 Programme starts in September with an Open Evening. Our website has full details about the years programme with some excellent speakers and workshops with help and tips about photography. Visitors and prospective new members are always given a warm and friendly welcome and the programme is designed to encourage beginners and challenge the experienced. Whatever skills or equipment you bring your interest in photography is the only qualification needed. www.garstangcameraclub.co.uk info@garstangcameraclub.co.uk Peter Knight 07807 084 899

Information Morning Mon 10th June 10:00am You are invited to our information morning at Hambleton URC where we are looking forward to extending our knowledge of benefits available to the Over 65’s including attendance allowance, pension credits, council tax benefit, social opportunities available to the over 65’s in Wyre, Wyre Borough Council’s care and repair team, fall prevention, alarms and living wills. The speakers will be available for you to chat to afterwards if you have any specific questions. Come along and have a brew and a chat. Who knows, you may get some answers to your worries and make new friends as well. Admission £1 to include refreshments Linda Wright 07432 797 949

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4. Which actress performed a famous 14. In which work of fiction does the Admiral shower scene in the film ‘Psycho’? Benbow Inn appear? 5. Who was Jackie Kennedy’s second 15. In which county would you find Bodmin husband? Moor? 6. Who was the husband of Queen Victoria? 16. What was the name of the starship in 7. Silkworms feed on the leaves of which Star Trek? plant? 17. Which band backed Gerry Marsden? 8. Who was the architect who designed St 18. What is pyrophobia a fear of? Paul’s Cathedral? 19. Who pulled out a plumb from a pie and 9. Which acid is found in vinegar? said ‘What a good boy am I’? 10. Which group’s albums include ‘Parachutes’, ‘A Rush of Blood to the 20. The Bay of Pigs incident was an attempt Head’ and ‘Viva la Vida’ to invade which country?

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FLEETWOOD FLYERS Another month goes by and we are well into our Competition at Heywood Sports Centre. We did a little better this month, winning one and drawing three, another six points that takes us up to third position in our division. We are getting more and more people at our Wednesday session, over forty people enjoying the walking football that’s on offer.

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Birchwood Drive:

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Hambleton Country Park:

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Friday is a self-regulated session, again on the open pitches. This is a slightly faster game played to walking football rules. It is advisable to arrive at least ten minutes prior to the start time to allow for warm up and team selection. www.fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk www.@fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk George Greenall (01253) 825206

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Patients are set to benefit from our latest innovation surrounding the topic of social prescribing.

Online requests received after 1:00pm will be processed within 24 hours. If you feel your request is urgent, for example if you might need antibiotics for an infection or you have run out of one of your medications and need it immediately, you should inform a member of our reception team so that you can receive the appropriate care.

The NHS Long Term Plan outlines a strong emphasis on social prescribing - helping patients to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them to community services, e.g. signposting people with dementia to local dementia support groups. This development will undoubtedly increase healthcare opportunities for patients as well as meeting the ever widening needs of the community. At Over Wyre Medical Centre, we have provided a designated community room named ‘The Front Room’ within the Practice which is at the heart of Social Prescribing. We realise that there are a vast amount of services and resources across the Fylde Coast that are not always easily accessible for our patients. The doctors would like to bring these facilities to our doorstep via The Front Room. Social prescribing will work for a wide range of people, including patients with one or more long-term conditions or who are lonely or isolated which affects their well-being. The grand opening took place on Wed 8th May and was a profound success. The opening was well attended by patients, local council, the voluntary sector and charity organisations who all came along to see what the room has to offer. We would like to thank former Manchester United goalkeeper Alex Stepney and Paratriathlete Josh Landmann who are both patients at the Practice who kindly came along to cut the ribbon and open The Front Room to our patient population. Prescription Requests We will endeavour to process all prescriptions we receive on-line before 1:00pm on the day we receive them. Prescriptions requested

Sick Notes If you are too unwell to attend work, you are able to self-certify for seven days. Thereafter, if you are unable to return to work you may need a medical sick note issued by a doctor. If this is for a condition for which you haven’t been seen by one of our healthcare team, you may need to come in for an appointment or speak to a GP or Nurse Practitioner about your condition on the telephone. If you have been under the care of a specialist and just need a continuation of your sick note, for example following an operation, an appointment at the Medical Centre probably won’t be necessary. When requesting a sick note from one of our reception team, it would be very helpful if you could explain what condition you need the note for and how long you require the note. Extended Access Clinics will be available on Sat 8th June and Sat 22nd June 8:00am until 2:15pm. Please do try our extended access service where you can book GP, Nurse and HCA appointments via reception at Preesall. With the support of our fantastic patients, the lovely community spirit that Over Wyre generates and our great clinical team we will together ensure that we continue to meet all our healthcare needs for the next generation and beyond. Thank you for your continued support. John MacPhee - Practice Manager (01253) 951165

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ST AIDAN’S NEWS We have many exciting things to tell you about from the last half term and also have some amazing things coming up! Firstly our recent trip to London. Mrs Rossall and other teachers had the fantastic opportunity to take 15 pupils to spend four days in London during the Easter break. We all had an amazing time, having visited not only popular sites such as Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, but additionally spending time at Harry Potter Studios and even seeing the Lion King in the West End! This was a Technology Department trip, so we also went to ‘Bread Ahead’ and made our own pizzas and had a cookery lesson at ‘The Brigade at Baxter Storey’, a restaurant that gives jobs and life changing opportunities to the homeless. It was a real success, and the pupils were just buzzing with excitement. We have recently elected our new Year 11 Head Boy and Head Girl. Many pupils applied for the posts and we had many wonderful applicants. We are proud to announce that Brett Newcombe and Emily Checkley will take on the roles from June. We wish you the best of luck and know you will do the school proud. Speaking of Year 11 - we have the current Year 11 Prom coming up in June at the Village Hotel in Blackpool. This is always a heart-warming experience for parents and teachers, as well as a very memorable event for our Year 11 pupils. Also coming up on Thurs 27th June is the Steve Royle Summer Comedy Night. Tickets are £10, available now and are strictly limited. We are requesting that payment should be made in cash. Over 18’s only, please! The doors will open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. The evening will be hosted by Steve Royle (BBC Radio Lancashire presenter, ‘Phoenix Nights’ and ‘Max and Paddy’) and feature Brendan Riley (observational genius),

Dominic Woodward (cheeky and charming) and Sam Avery (of ‘Learner Parent’ fame). There will be a licensed bar and snacks will be available to purchase. We have now started GCSE exams. After our Year 11s worked so hard over the last five years we are looking forward to seeing their successes. It may be a tough and tiring few weeks, but it will be worth it in the end! Again, we wish you all the best of luck through this defining part of your education. Finally, Imogen Evans in Year 7 has made the decision to cut off a whole 18 inches of her beautiful hair to donate to the Little Princess Trust which provides free real hair wigs to children and young people, up to 24 years, who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions. We are so proud of this very selfless decision. As we are such a busy school, I am sure I will have many more exciting tales for my next report. Until then, keep an eye on our Twitter page @SaintAidansCEHS for any updates. Chloe Butler Media Co-ordinator

HAMBLETON PARISH COUNCIL Bob Williamson Park The next Park Working Group will be on Sat 8th June 9:30am - 11:30am. All ages and abilities are welcome. If you are new to the group please contact Yvonne the Clerk (hambletonpc@yahoo. co.uk) for details or just come along on the day. Much work has been carried out on the park. New and improved paths and drainage, tree pruning, bulb planting and much more. Thank you everyone for your support so far. There have been a number of complaints recently of anti-social use of the Park. These include litter, dogs off the lead in the main park (and even the fenced children’s area) and dog owners not picking up after their dog.

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HAMBLETON PARISH COUNCIL (cont) A children’s football team is due to start using the park regularly for training and games. It is not acceptable that they have to check the pitch for mess before they can use it. Please pick up after your dog. Hambleton Parish Council have been in discussions with Wyre Borough Council and it is proposed that wardens start to patrol the park. If you are caught contravening laws you may be prosecuted.

Hambleton In Bloom Judging for Wyre In Bloom is due to take place the first week in July. The new Committee are looking for some help. They are looking for the following items that are no longer required and that can be recycled: •

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Any old motor bike helmets. These are to be recycled to use as hanging baskets.

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Following the Local Elections in May Hambleton Parish Council now have two Parish Councillor vacancies. If you have an interest in becoming a Parish Councillor, or would like to know more, please contact the Clerk for information.

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HAMBLETON PARISH COUNCIL (cont) displays around the village watered and weeded. We are looking for groups or individuals (that we could include in a group) that would be prepared to take on responsibility for one of the planted areas and keep it looking at its best. Many hands make light work so any donation of time however small would be appreciated. Please contact the Parish Council Clerk. We have had to rearrange the Hambleton in Bloom fundraising Cruise from Barton Grange to Sat 27th July. Yvonne Walton 07703 773 785 Clerk to Hambleton Parish Council

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PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL NEWS Poll Successes Two Preesall town councillors have been elected to Wyre Council after the election on Thurs 2nd May. They are Cllr Phil Orme, who was re-elected to the borough council, and Cllr Andrew Cropper, a new recruit to both the town and borough councils. Also returned to Wyre was Cllr Paul Moon. All three stood on a Conservative platform, overcoming the challenge of Labour rivals. Cllr Orme is Mayor of Preesall for this civic year. European Vote Residents had another opportunity to vote in May, at the European elections. This time, given the turmoil over Brexit, a wider range of political opinion was represented. New Line-up Preesall councillors are now as follows: Cllr Bill Burn - 07715 784 128; Cllr Andrew Cropper (01253) 811216; Cllr Jane Cropper - (01253) 811216; Cllr Rob Drobny - 07733 384 157; Cllr Tony Johnson; Cllr Kath Nicholls; Cllr Phil Orme - (01253) 811341; Cllr Nicola Pattrick - (01253) 986820; Cllr Anne Tarpey-Black 07763 695 501; Cllr David Williams - 07591 725 875; Cllr Lynda Woodhouse - 07938 392 082; Cllr Karen Woods - (01253) 810541.

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PREESALL COUNCIL NEWS (cont) Mayor’s Thanks Outgoing Mayor Cllr Lynda Woodhouse completed her year in office with a gathering at Dawn’s Cafe in Knott End, where she spoke of how much she enjoyed her busy year and gave thanks for all who had supported her and her fund-raising projects. Road Repairs The council has been informed that work to resurface Pilling Lane, from its junction with Grasmere Road to Green Dicks Lane, is scheduled to take place in August. This will be a County Council project. Railway Update The group working to re-open a stretch of the old ‘Pilling Pig’ railway line says it is making good progress, with membership growing. The group has been recognised as members of the Narrow-Gauge Railways Association and now has liability insurance. Next Meeting Mon 10th June 7:00pm at the Youth and Community Centre on Lancaster Road. This is a public meeting and residents are welcome. An opportunity to raise matters is available. For further information contact the clerk, Alison May 07739 868 212 Clerk to Preesall Town Council preesalltowncouncil@gmail.com www.preesalltowncouncil.org

STALMINE PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Election Outcome Stalmine Parish Council has a new look after May’s election, at which all six candidates were voted in unopposed. Two new faces have joined the council - Cllr Fiona Cardwell, of Carr Lane, Hambleton, and Cllr Jean Wilson, of Sower Carr Lane, Hambleton, The four other incumbents retain their seats.

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STALMINE NEWS (cont) They are Cllr Dianne Booth, of Wardleys Lane, Hambleton, Cllr Andrew Haydock, of Stricklands Lane, Stalmine, Cllr Susan Pelham, of Brick House Lane, Hambleton, and Cllr Terry Williams, also of Brick House Lane, Hambleton. Councillors wish to express their sincere thanks to Ken Jenkinson who served as a councillor for many years before deciding to retire at the May elections. His local knowledge and desire to serve the community will be greatly missed. Litter Bin Puzzle The parish lengthsman has reported that the litter bin at the bowling green car park has in recent weeks regularly been emptied by a person or persons unknown. As the bin needs emptying every two to three days, it is helpful that the rubbish is being taken away, but the council is curious as to the identity of its mystery helper(s). Charity Boost The £500 donation from the organisers of the rally in March has reached the council’s bank account and will be allocated to good causes in due course. For further information contact any councillor (details on the website) or contact the clerk. Alison May 07880 657 761 Clerk to Stalmine-with-Staynall Parish Council clerk@stalmineparishcouncil.org www.stalmineparishcouncil.org

SSRA Stalmine-with-Staynall Residents’ Assoc The Residents’ Association is disappointed with the Planning Inspectorate’s decision to allow up to 65 new homes to be built on land east of Carr End Lane, Stalmine. The Residents’ Association supported Wyre

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SSRA (cont) Borough Council’s opposition to the plan and was surprised by the Council’s decision to withdraw its objection on the second day of a scheduled four-day hearing in March. However, the Association is pleased the Planning Inspector took on board concerns we expressed in writing and at the hearing. The Inspector noted Lancashire County Council’s opinion the development would worsen road safety. The Inspector wants improvements works to mitigate the impact of additional traffic on Carr End Lane. The Inspector wants the developer to demonstrate that at least 20% of the houses will be of a design suitable or adaptable for old people. The Association is pleased the Inspector took on board our concerns about the future management of surface water drainage from the site. An agreement will have to be in place before the first house is occupied.

Following expressions of local demand the Association is organising another HeartStart training session planned for the autumn. We hope to see adults and children on the course. Further details will be given once arrangements are finalised. Following representation from the Association in conjunction with the Parish Council Lancashire CC have been busy in the area trimming hedges and verges. Work is progressing on the £1.9 million road improvement scheme for the A588, the second most dangerous A road in Britain. We are working with Lancashire County Councillor John Shedwick and our MP Ben Wallace to maximise the benefits of the scheme. This involves improvements to the running surface of the road, rumble strips in unlit areas and average speed cameras. Finally, we have written again to Phil Durnell, Head of Lancashire CC Highways, about the resurfacing of Lynwood Drive. Cllr Shedwick is also following up on this for us. Despite sending them copies of their emails and letters to us we are still waiting for a reply. Do you have time to ‘adopt’ a Stalmine public flower bed or pot near your home? Watering and weeding. If so, contact SSRA committee member and Parish Councillor Andy Haydock. Next Meetings Our next two meetings are on Wed 5th June and Wed 3rd July, 7:00pm at the Seven Stars. Further Information For further information on any SSRA details please view our Facebook page or Stalmine Chat or contact Pauline Andrews 07808 058 097, Ann Ralph 07713 852 639, Peter Swarbrick (01253) 702675 or Chris Hyde christopher.hyde@nwas.nhs.uk and Andy Haydock 07879 477 779. Peter Swarbrick

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