Over Wyre FOCUS Your Free Monthly Magazine
Knott End ~ Preesall ~ Pilling ~ Stalmine ~ Hambleton September 2018
Issue 226
What’s on Over Wyre
Saturday 1st Sunday 2nd Monday 3rd Tuesday 4th Wednesday 5th Thursday 6th Friday 7th Saturday 8th Tuesday 11th Wednesday 12th
Over Wyre Art Society (also 11th, 18th & 25th) Afternoon Tea - St Oswald’s Parish Hall Fleetwood Walks - Marine Hall (also 29th) Preesall Bowling Club Fun Day Garstang Half Marathon - The Royal Oak Over Wyre Family & Historical Society - Knott End Library Pilling Coffee Feast Meeting - St John’s Church Mindfulness Taster Session - Knott End Library (also 11th) Wyre Borough Council Surgery - Knott End Library (also 15th) North Fylde Photographic Society (also 11th, 18th, 20th & 25th) Pilling Historical Society - Methodist Church Meeting Room Hambleton Parish Council Meeting - Hambleton Village Hall Garstang Ladies Speakers’ Club - Garstang Country Hotel Harmony & Health (also 12th,19th & 26th) Galloways Social Club - St Helen’s Parish Hall (also 19th) Garstang Camera Club (also 12th, 19th & 22nd) Pilling Lane WI - St Oswald’s Parish Hall SSRA Meeting - The Seven Stars, Stalmine Stalmine Gardening Club - Stalmine Village Hall Stepping Stones - Hambleton Parish Church Hall, Carleton Walks - Castle Gardens Hotel Over Wyre Probus Club - The Shovels Inn (also 20th) Author Talk by Angela Norris - Knott End Library First Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library Stalmine Village Hall Bingo (also 21st) Community Foster Care Annual Summer Fair Hockey Taster Session - Garstang Community Academy Pilling Old Church Heritage Open Day (also 9th) Glasson Dock Book Fair - Glasson Dock Village Hall Park Working Event - Hambleton Parish Council Free Football Session - Preesall Park Meeting Point - Hambleton URC Hall (also 25th) Stalmine Parish Council Meeting Over Wyre Ladies - Juniper Close Meeting Rooms (also 25th) Mental Health Support Group - St Oswald’s Church Hall Young at Heart Social for All - Knott End Library (also 26th) Fleetwood Walks - Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Rd Garstang Soroptimists - Garstang Hotel & Golf Club Garstang Historical Society - Garstang URC
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What’s on Over Wyre
Thursday 13th Friday 14th Saturday 15th Monday 17th Tuesday 18th Wednesday 19th Thursday 20th Friday 21st Saturday 22nd Sunday 23rd Monday 24th Tuesday 25th Wednesday 26th Thursday 27th Friday 28th Saturday 29th
Pilling Methodist Church Prayer Meeting & Coffee Morning Stalmine Walks - Seven Stars Pub Over Wyre Community Choir - St Oswald’s Church Hall The Royal British Legion Meeting Garstang Stamp Club - Garstang Library (also 25th) Garstang Unplugged Glyn Shipman - Garstang Library National Heritage Day - Bleasdale Parish Hall Creative Writing Group - Knott End Library ‘Trouble with the Turks’ Garstang Library Poulton People’s Choir in Concert - Pilling Methodist Church Cleveleys Walks - Beach Road Community Centre Cancer Help Preston Walk the Canal St Luke’s Church Harvest Exhibition (also 16th) Over Wyre Gardening Club - St Bernard’s Church Hall Mobile Libraries - Hambleton Preesall Town Council Surgery - Knott End Library Harvest Supper - St Luke’s Church Over Wyre Social and Activity Club - St Oswald’s Parish Hall Inner Wheel - the Best Western Golf Hotel Garstang Unplugged - The Kenlis Arms Time to Dance - St. Oswald’s Parish Hall Author Talk by Ian McFadyen - Knott End Library Hambleton Walks - Shovels Inn Car Park Rosemere Cancer Foundation Charity Ball - Wyrebank Hambleton Scarecrow Festival (until 30th) Preesall Bowling Club (also 29th) Disrespect Nobody - St Luke’s Church, Winmarleigh Murder Mystery - Knott End Library Flyde Bird Club - The River Wyre Stepping Stones - Hambleton Parish Church Hall Garstang Walks - The Garstang Centre Hambleton Litter Pick - The Shovels Inn Pilling WI Meeting - St John’s Church Hall Carter’s Charity Primary School - Annual Open Day Out Rawcliffe Over 60’s - Ormskirk and Southport Last Friday Reading Group - Knott End Library Knott End Domino Club - Juniper Close Community Room Coffee Morning - Knott End Methodist Church ‘Celebration of Austin and Paley’ - St Mark’s Church
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PREESALL BOWLING CLUB
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Fun Day Sun 2nd Sept 12 noon
Tues 11th & 25th Sept 2:00pm Juniper Close Community Room, Preesall
Ladies vs Men’s Bowls Challenge. The Preesall Bowling Club fun day will include games, prizes and surprises. Tickets £3.00 (this includes lunch) or pay on the day. In aid of Preesall Bowling Club funds.
We meet alternate Tuesdays at Juniper Close Community Room. We are a friendly group and would love to see you.
Sun 23rd Sept 12 noon
FYLDE BIRD CLUB
Jan Bamber Ladies Trophy/Taylor Cup Men’s Trophy. Jacobs Join / raffle etc.
Tues 25th Sept 7:45pm The River Wyre, Poulton
Sat 29th Sept 12 noon Club Scramble. All welcome - non-members and members. Refreshments available, bacon barms etc. Please support these events. If any further details are required please contact myself or Sylvia Hilton (01253) 812605 Richard Royds (01253) 810175
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‘Fungi’ - Dr Irene Ridge 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
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STALMINE GARDENING CLUB
Fri 7th & 21st Sept 7:00pm Stalmine Village Hall
Thurs 6th Sept 8:00pm Stalmine Village Hall
Everyone welcome. There are good prizes. Doors will open at 7:00pm. Eyes down at 7:30pm.
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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Meet first Thursday of the month. Visitors very welcome. For more details phone Barbara (01253) 700232. David Makinson
Wed 12th Sept 1:30pm - 3:00pm St Oswald’s Church Hall
PHOENIX DANCE GROUP
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 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.
We meet every second Wednesday of the month Pauline Teague 07583 039 804 Email: sisterteague@hotmail.co.uk
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Contact Christine (01995) 679264 or Hazel (01524) 791177. Bill Cowan
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CHARITY BALL Rosemere Cancer Foundation Sat 22nd Sept 7:00pm - Midnight Wyrebank, Garstang Tickets £30 to include three course meal, live dance band and DJ plus other entertainment. All proceeds to go to the Rosemere Cancer Foundation (Reg Charity No. 1131583) which supports cancer treatment in Lancashire and South Cumbria. It is based at the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT. Tel: 01772 522913. Tickets available from myself or Elaine Duke 07855 648 323 Emily Duke: 07710 983 916
HAMBLETON SCARECROW FESTIVAL Sat 22nd Sept - Sun 30th Sept Fun day and prize-giving at the Village Hall on the Sunday. The theme is ‘Book Characters’ from Dickens to Dr Seuss, Roald Dahl and Lewis Carroll - anything goes! Families, businesses and community groups can construct a scarecrow and display it in their garden or window for the festival week. Keep up to date by visiting our Facebook page at www. facebook.co./Hambleton Scarecrow Festival Lisa Robbins 07929 112 179
TIME TO DANCE With Steve & Jane Fri 21st Sept 7:30pm - 10:30pm St. Oswald’s Parish Hall, Lancaster Rd, Preesall Popular Sequence, Ballroom and Latin. Admission £4:00 including Refreshments. Steve Coughlin 07868 736 820
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COMMUNITY FOSTER CARE Annual Summer Fair Sat 8th Sept 11:00am - 3:00pm St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Preesall At the Fair there will be lots of fun and games for the children including a children’s entertainer, arts and crafts, face painting, games and a bouncy castle. There will also be a range of stalls, a tombola, raffle with some fabulous prizes and of course a very well stocked cake sale! We will also be serving refreshments throughout the day. Please come along and support us. All money raised will be used to provide exciting activities for the children we look after throughout the year. Community Foster Care (Registered Charity Number 1084124) is a small, not for profit Foster Care Agency. We have a number of families in the Wyre and Fylde area. For more information please have a look at our
Facebook page or give us a call on (01524) 489388. If you are interested in having a stall at this event, would like to buy raffle tickets or make a donation, please call Sheila or Jo (01524) 489388. Emma Weaver
STEPPING STONES Bereavement Support Group Wed 26th Sept 2:00pm Supported by Trinity Hospice we meet at Hambleton Parish Church Hall, Church Lane, Hambleton from 2:00pm to 3:00pm the 4th Wednesday of every month. We are a friendly and non-religious bereavement support group where you can meet others in a similar situation. Juliet Mercer
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HAMBLETON FUN RUN Presentation Evening The Shovels, Hambleton Sat 6th Oct 7:30pm On Sat 6th Oct we will be holding the Presentation Evening where we will be presenting 15 cheques to various charities/ organisations with £2500 being distributed. Live music will be provided by Mr Paul Wrigley and Roger Boyes and a free buffet will be available plus a raffle for various prizes will be held. A lady dropped some sponsorship in at the Shovels with the name Emma on the envelope bu we’re not sure of surname and age. If the person concerned could contact me please on 0780 519 838 or email me at davidtripp20@yahoo.com it would be appreciated. Thank you. Also a big thank you from everyone on the Committee to entrants and helpers who
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HARMONY & HEALTH Singing for Everyone Hambleton Village Hall Wednesdays 1:30pm - 3:00pm A new, free singing group has been set up at Hambleton Village Hall. ‘Harmony & Health’, is a series of singing sessions aiming to bring people of all ages together in a friendly, nonthreatening environment. The dates for this month are Wed 5th,12th,19th & 26th Sept. You don’t need to have any singing experience, the classes are simply about
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reviving your spirits in a welcoming environment with friendly people. It’s a good opportunity for people to get out, meet new friends and enjoy trying something new.
Mon 17th Sept 7:30pm St Bernard’s Church Hall, Hackensall Road, Knott End
Every week participants can look forward to a physical and mental workout with classes that are designed to help improve breathing, while you sing the songs you love.
‘Keeping Lancashire Fed During the Great War’ - Jennifer Ray. The membership fee for the season is £5, visitors £1 for the evening which includes refreshments.
There is no charge for the sessions and definitely no requirement to be able to sing, just a willingness to join in and relax.
Joyce Wilson (01253) 813519
Ann Cameron 07966 126 999
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Our next meeting will be on Thurs 20th Sept at St. Oswald’s Parish Hall from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.
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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY I hope you have been enjoying the summer with the lovely weather. Our group spent many happy afternoons painting the local views outside. We have painted the bluebell woods at Calder Vale, the canal at Galgate, the dock at Glasson and the River Wyre, to name a few. During the summer break we have also organised art projects for children at Stanah Country Park and Knott End Library. In August our paintings went on display at the Solaris Centre on Blackpool Promenade. There is still time to come and see them as it has been extended through September. Lots of different paintings to see and a great dog friendly cafe! We will soon be meeting again at St. Bernard’s Church Hall, Hackensall Road Knott End every Tuesday afternoon. We have a very interesting and varied
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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY (cont) programme lined up for you. There are old and new demonstrators along with opportunities to practice your own work in different mediums. Why not give it a try? You can drop in for a trial for just £2 or enroll for a term at £20. We also have several day workshops planned at reduced rates thanks to local grants. Here is our programme for September. Sat 1st Sept - Portrait Day Workshop with Brian Halligan. Any medium. (Pre-booked for members only). Weekly on Tuesdays 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Refreshments at 3:00pm. Tues 11th Sept - Skipton Art Shop ‘Modern Art’ demonstration in acrylics. Goods for sale plus enrolment. Tues 18th Sept - Practice Session. Tues 25th Sept - Jonathon Leigh - Wet in Wet Acrylics work along.
Tues 2nd Oct - Practice Session. Hoping to see you. Sandra Langhorne (01253) 813739
1ST PILLING SCOUT GROUP We have started back again after the long school holidays and we have an exciting programme for this Autumn term to stimulate the minds of our young people. Our dedicated voluntary leaders are helping to teach Life Skills to the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. We meet on Wednesdays at Pilling Methodist Church. Beavers (6yrs to 8 yrs) 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Cubs (8yrs to 10½ yrs) 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Scouts (10½yrs to 14yrs) 7:45pm - 9:15pm. Rod Robinson (01253) 790692
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DO NOT GIVE US OUR DAILY BREAD Here’s the bad news: Sorry folks but the game is up for eating bread. ALL bread, never mind the ‘I only eat wholemeal’ nonsense. Here’s the good news: You can freely eat butter, cream, grass fed meats, cheese, vegetables galore smothered in melted butter and seasoned to perfection! Yum. I touched upon dairy and fat last month so I will not go into much detail except to say that cholesterol protects you from dementia and Alzheimers disease – that’s enough to make you choke up and throw away those awful statins I hope! Back to the bad news – bread and cereals, pastas, biscuits and cakes etc quite simply cause your brain to become inflamed. Yes, your brain is on fire! And basing your diet on these foods as your staple diet causes rises in blood sugar which
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actually make your brain shrink and contribute to neurological diseases and diabetes. Within this bad news there is hope – many people live in fear of developing Alzheimers or dementia – but we now know that turning your back on this food and increasing your intake of good fats and proteins will mean you are massively loading the dice in your favour. Nevermind the idea of looking for a cure for these diseases – your behaviour will mean you will not need a cure because you are ensuring it will not develop in the first place. And if you do not believe me get hold of a wonderful book called ‘Grain Brain’ by Dr David Perlmutter that concisely explains all the evidence to show we need to turn our back on all these cereals and grains. A tiny amount of grain is no big deal but I’m afraid the modern westerner eats it for breakfast, lunch and with their evening meal in some form or another and it is this that is causing devastating effects on your body and nervous system and brain. It is also worth noting that if you have depression, ADHD, OCD or any number of other mental health issues there is also very good evidence to show that removing gluten from your diet can make a profound difference. Even if you have been shown to be able to tolerate gluten it seems it doesn’t do much good for any of us. You can also begin to help the problems associated with these disorders by eating fermented foods every day such as kefir and sauer kraut. Take a regular probiotic such as pro-cognitiv by Nature’s Aid (it has specific good bacteria and vitamins that aid mental health) and ensuring you have a regular intake of cannabinoids from high quality full spectrum plant extract CBD products. Nick Tofalos
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BLEASDALE REMEMBERS National Heritage Day Bleasdale Parish Hall Fri 14th Sept 10:00am until 4:00pm • • • •
10:00am and 12 noon. Short guided walks. 2:00pm until 4:00pm Exhibition - ‘The Lives of Bleasdale Folk (The Great War Years Before and After). New research – Headmasters of Bleasdale National School. Also from 2:00pm – ‘Tinder Box’ will entertain us with folk and country music.
Refreshments available throughout the day. Sat Nav PR3 1UY. With thanks to Wyre Borough and the Countryside Service. For more information or to book walks contact Garstang Tourist Information Centre or Visit Garstang (01995) 602125. Sue McDade
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING New Group for Experienced Dancers This new social group is aimed at those with a grounding of steps and formations, no matter when acquired, with the ability and confidence to tackle interesting dances. The intention is to offer a selection of established favourites and new compositions. It is not intended to compete with existing classes but complement them. Beginners to dancing will be made welcome at the Monday class in the Garstang United Reformed Hall. No partner is required and Gentlemen will be especially welcome! If you are interested please contact me leaving name, contact details and any queries. Roger Brooks (01995) 601995 / 07889 124 077 / rogerwilliambrooks@outlook.com
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AFTERNOON TEA St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Preesall Sat 1st Sept 2:00pm In aid of The Children’s Society. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes, tombola, raffle and music. All welcome. Tickets £5 from Knott End Post Office or Judith (01253) 811828 / 07835 258 400 or Sue 07890 818 527. Elizabeth Charles
HOCKEY TASTER SESSION Sat 8th Sept 12:30pm Garstang Community Academy Did you catch any of the recent Hockey World Cup? Thought ‘I’d like to have a go’? Well you can. Garstang Hockey Club has been selected by England Hockey as their North West ‘Spotlight HockeyFest’, one of only 10 clubs in the country! Having recently returned home to Garstang after a 23 year absence, we’re throwing our doors open for everyone (including boys and men now) to come and have a go on the new pitch at Garstang Community Academy, and to top it off the event is being attended by a GB Double Olympic Medallist, so you may just get a few tips from a pro! With new sessions starting the week after, it’s your perfect opportunity for a taster. Who’s it for? Boys and girls aged 7+ (no upper age limit). What do I need? Comfortable gym wear, trainers (no studs or blades), shin pads if possible, a drink. Interested? Check out our Facebook page Garstang Hockey Club or visit our website at www.garstangladieshockeyclub.com Sarah Skelton
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KNOTT END LIBRARY September Events Author Talks Fri 7th Sept & Fri 21st Sept. We like to think that at Knott End Library we try and offer something for everyone. The SCART Club Summer Reading Challenge for junior readers has been incredibly popular with children and parents alike, so please keep that momentum going when the new school year starts and keep on reading! Our range of activities for grown-ups are also very much appreciated by your community so if you haven’t paid us a visit, what are you waiting for? This September we are really happy to be hosting not one but two author talks at the Library. Firstly on Fri 7th Sept at 2:00pm we welcome Knott End’s very own Angela Norris who will be launching her latest book – ‘Ferry Tales’.
For those of you unaware of ‘Ferry Tales’, Angela has curated a myriad of memories and anecdotes about the Fleetwood to Knott End ferry service from over the years and put them into a unique collection of stories that will delight and entertain all that have used this much-loved and much-valued service. Angela plus special guests will talk about the book and hope that you too will join us to talk about your own memories of the ferry. Early arrival is advised at this event as at the launch of Angela’s last book – ‘Dancing to the Beat of the Tide’ – we had to leave people standing as there weren’t enough chairs to go round! On Fri 21st Sept at 12 noon we welcome thriller writer Ian McFadyen who will be talking about the latest book in his ‘DCI Carmichael’ series – ‘The Steampunk Murder’ Liverpool born and Lancashire bred, Ian’s writing uses fictionalised versions of Wyre places as settings. ‘The Steampunk Murder doesn’t break with this vision and uses The Esplanade as a setting for something altogether quite gruesome. Ian will be here to talk about this book and the others in the ‘DCI Carmichael’ series and will take questions from the audience about his craft and inspirations. As with most (if not all) of our events, both of the above are completely free to attend and refreshments will be served. Feeling frazzled after summer? Then try our free Mindfulness taster sessions, Tues 4th Sept and Tues 11th Sept, 2:00 - 4:00pm. This is a free taster course over two sessions for people living with pain and illness or simply stressed out with the ebb and flow of life. You will learn what mindfulness involves, learn breathing and body awareness and
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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) how to put this learning into practice in your daily life. The course is delivered by Meg Whitlam, who is a qualified mindfulness teacher and is also a member of the UK Register of Mindfulness Teachers. This is a free event but please book if you can via our Eventbrite page at www.eventbrite. co.uk/o/knott-end-library-8506639549 or by visiting us. Murder, Sweet Murder Murder Mystery at Knott End Library on Mon 24th Sept 7:00pm – 9:00pm. When the management and staff of ‘Detectable Bonbons’ go on a team-building weekend at Hawthorn Lodge, they don’t know that a bombshell is going to be dropped within minutes of their arrival. And they certainly don’t expect the confectionery of
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crime that follows! Be your own detective as you follow the clues to find the candy-coated killer! Booking essential. Tickets are £4.00 available from the Library. Refreshments will be provided. Dates for our Regular Events Over Wyre Family & Historical Society Mon 3rd Sept 10:00am - 12:00 noon. The Family History group will be meeting at the Library. New members welcome. Knott Knit End Natter Crochet and Needlecraft. Every Monday 10:00am - 12:00 noon. 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
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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) tales of intrigue from round these parts. Refreshments are available and everyone is welcome. Knit & Natter Every Tuesday 10:00am-12:00 noon. Knit and natter at the Library. Enough said! Refreshments available. Wyre Borough Council Surgeries Tues 4th Sept 4:00pm - 5:00pm and Sat 15th Sept 10:00am - 11:00am. A Preesall Ward Councillor will be available to address any concerns you may have within our part of Wyre. Tues 18th Sept 10:00am - 11:00am. Alison May, Clerk to Preesall Town Council will be at Knott End Library to listen to any concerns you may have regarding the community.
Young At Heart Social (Age Uk) Wed 12th Sept & Wed 26th Sept - 10:00am - 12:00pm. You get better with age so join our Young At Heart Social for All, providing occasional speakers, entertainment and refreshments. Everyone welcome. ÂŁ2 per session. Remember that as this is delivered by Age UK on a day the Library is not open our normal Library services are not available. IT Thursdays Free computer and mobile device help is here. Many people have them. Many people use them. Most services you once could ring through to report or order something now say you need to go online. Yourself? Flummoxed? You need I.T. help? Look no further.
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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont) Every Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am. Are you interested in learning how to use a PC, laptop or mobile devices? We have now have a free Beginner’s course available on Thursday mornings from 9:30am - 11:30am, taught by our brilliant Digital Volunteers. Would you like help with writing letters, CV’s or application forms? Our volunteer is available to help. Contact the Library to book a half-hour slot. Your session will be very informal and tailored to your needs. Please contact the Library for more details – visit us or ring 03001 236 703 and ask to be put through to Knott End Library. Reading Groups First Friday Reading Group - Fri 7th Sept 12:30pm - 1:30pm. Last Friday Reading Group - Fri 28th Sept
2:00pm - 3:00pm. If you would like to join, please call into the Library to pick up a copy of this month’s book choice. Baby and Toddler Bounce and Rhyme Every Friday 10:30am - 11:00am. Suitable for all pre-school children. A fun-filled session with songs and music. Creative Writing Group Fri 14th Sept 2:00pm – 3:00pm. They say that there’s a book inside us all. It’s true; and you don’t have to be a big name writer to prove it. So, if you’ve ever fancied creative writing yourself you should come along to this open and friendly group to find out more and get involved! If you require any further information regarding any of the listed events, please do
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KNOTT END LIBRARY (cont)
MOBILE LIBRARIES
not hesitate to contact the Library on 03001 236 703 or call in – you never know what you may discover whilst you are here!
The dates for the Mobile Library visits for September are as follows:
Can’t physically get to the Library? We have online borrowing available – eBooks and Audio downloads. We also have a Home Library Service which will deliver books to your door – ask about it by ringing below. 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.
Pilling Thurs - 6th & 27th Sept Hambleton Mon 17th Sept Arthurs Lane:
11:00 - 11:10
Meadowcroft Avenue:
11:15 - 11:30
Wyreside Drive
11:35 - 11:50
Wyreside Park, Kiln Lane
11:55 - 12:05
Coniston Avenue:
13:15 - 13:25
Birchwood Drive:
13:30 - 13:45
Hambleton Country Park:
13:50 - 14:05
Stalmine
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Stalmine Country Park:
14:10 - 14:25
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Seven Stars:
14:30 - 14:50
Woodside Park:
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MOBILE LIBRARIES (cont) Preesall Ash Grove:
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Rosemount Avenue:
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PILLING METHODIST CHURCH September Events Thurs 13th Sept: Prayer meeting starting at 9:30am. Coffee Morning starting at 10:30am to 11:30am. Everyone is welcome to one or both events. Sat 15th Sept: Poulton People’s Choir In Concert. Starts at 7:00pm. Admission £6.00 including light refreshments.
Everyone is welcome. For tickets phone (01253) 790253 or contact any member of the church for further details. Harvest Celebrations Everyone is cordially invited to join us for any, or all, of our Harvest services which are as follows: Sun 30th Sept - Morning service at 10:30am is Harvest Thanksgiving led by Rev Alex Yesudas. Evening service at 6:30pm is Harvest Evening Praise led by Rev Paul Critchley with members from other village churches taking part in the service. Mon 1st Oct: Harvest Rally led by Mr. William Mashiter starting at 7:00pm followed by Harvest Supper and sale. Andrew Bell (01253) 790649
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NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC Our meetings are held on Tuesday evenings from September to April at the United Reformed Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys at 7:30pm. September Meetings Tues 4th Sept: Guest Speaker, Ian Whiston, presents ‘The National Parks of East Africa’ which will, no doubt, include some stunning wildlife and landscape images. Tues 11th Sept: Members Night where our members show us some of their favourite images taken during the summer recess. Tues 18th Sept: One of our own members, Wayne Paulo, gives us an evening of ‘Wayne’s People in Pictures’.
to view, up close, a selection of successful prints from the Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union. New members, of any level, are always welcome. For further details please see www. northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact Secretary Neil Pascoe (01253) 734243. Paul Twambley
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Thurs 20th Sept: Our annual field trip to photograph Blackpool Illuminations.
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WALKERS’ CORNER Hambleton Litter Pick We are holding the litter pick on Thurs 27th Sept at 10:30am, meeting at the Shovels Inn car park. Picks and bags provided, afterwards having a drink, food and a natter. Why not join us and help to keep Hambleton a place to be proud of? Fleetwood Walks Sat 1st & Sat 29th Sept 2:00pm Please join us for an hour’s Health Walk along the promenade. Meet at the Marine Hall, Fleetwood FY7 6HF and afterwards at the Splash Pool Cafe for a drink and a natter. Wed 12th Sept 10:30am We meet at the Memorial Park, Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood FY7 7AN strolling round the park and the promenade returning for a cuppa. Cleveleys Walks Sat 15th Sept 10:30am Come for a stroll along the beautiful promenade at Cleveleys or a look at Cleveleys Park and Towers Wood. Meet At the Community Centre on Beach Road FY5 1ER and return for refreshments. Garstang Walks Wed 26th Sept 10:30am Meet outside the Garstang Centre, Cherestanc Square, Park Hill Road, PR3 1EF, next to Booths. We enjoy an hours Health Walk around the weinds and paths along either the canal or the river with lovely views. Carleton Walks Thurs 6th Sept 2:00pm Meet at the Castle Gardens Hotel and enjoy an hour’s Health Walk around the lovely countryside of Carleton and return for a welcome drink.
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WALKERS’ CORNER (cont)
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Enjoy an hour’s health walk around Hambleton with riverside paths. Local lanes and ginnels with views of boats, creek and gardens.
These past few weeks have seen Team Matt and friends on tour! From accompanying the very knowledgeable John Waite on captivating walks around the historical parts of Catterall, to the fun of Garstang’s first Scarecrow Festival and from the thirst quenching ‘Owd Nell’s’ Cider Festival at Bilsborrow to the intriguing clues and beautiful country lanes of Nateby, Winmarleigh, Forton and Dolphinholme for the Twilight Treasure Hunt we’ve certainly been out and about raising awareness and funds for CRY.
Join us at the Shovels Inn car park, Green Meadow Lane, FY6 9AL. Afterwards we enjoy refreshments and a natter. Stalmine Walks Thurs 13th Sept 2:00pm A new one hour health walk in the lovely village of Stalmine starting from the Seven Stars Pub. Moderately walking with three stiles to climb. For details about any of these walks, please contact Beryl Hartley. Telephone (01253) 700066
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Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund
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CRY (cont) health of young people. We have been absolutely bowled over by the generosity the fund has been shown and cannot find the words to thank you all enough, but it truly is very much appreciated. Every week in the UK twelve apparently fit and healthy young people die suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition. As with our beloved and much missed son Matthew, in 80% of instances there will have been no signs or symptoms and although screening will not identify all those at risk (no screening is fool proof), in Italy where screening is mandatory for all young people engaged in organised sport, the incidence of young sudden cardiac death has been reduced by 89%. This is why we feel offering these ECG tests is so vitally important. So our work continues with two events in September.
On Sun 16th Sept you’ll find us at the Kepple Lane Fun Day, with a children’s tombola, pick a daisy game and a lost Koala! Sat 22nd Sept will be our final market stall of the year, just outside Garstang’s Market Hall from 9:00am – 3:00pm, with lots of fabulous bargains to be had. For further information see our Facebook page ‘The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund – CRY’ or call/text 07785 106 976 Email: paulahez.ph@gmail.com Paula Hesmondhalgh
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OVER WYRE COMMUNITY CHOIR
After a very warm and sunny summer break rehearsals will resume on Thurs 13th Sept at 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start. We will be working towards our Christmas Concert which will be held in December. This season we have a new rehearsal venue. We will be meeting in St Oswald’s Church Hall, where we usually perform our Spring concerts. We would be happy to welcome any new members wishing to join us. You do not have to audition or be able to read music! All you need to bring is an enjoyment of singing as part of a group. Our Community Choir is steadily growing
and gaining in confidence under the expert leadership of our Musical Director Stephen Boyd. However, more voices would widen our range and choices of music, particularly with regard to our male voice section. So, any of you gentlemen living Over Wyre, we need your voices! Of course, ladies are very welcome too! We do now have several younger members and hope that more will join us this season. To become a true Community Choir we need to reflect the age ranges of the public we wish to sing for. Singing together is fun, good for your health and a great way to make new friends, so what are you waiting for? For further information about joining the Choir, or becoming a Patron please contact Kevin Willman (01253) 810928, Rosemary Costello (01253) 813837 or myself. Jenny Blyth (01253) 391341
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HAMBLETON URC We hope you have had a good summer with the glorious weather. It’s just a shame it has to come to an end and a new season starts, which can also bring exciting times ahead.
Do you feel lonely? Bored? Want company? Then come and join us for a brew and chat at our weekly coffee morning held every Wednesday at 10:30am until 12 noon.
As always, as part of our Outreach we wish you to know that we are here for you. Do you have a relative or friend who is ill in hospital or at home and they may wish someone to visit them? Then please let us know, so we can try to arrange someone to pop in and have a chat with them if possible at visiting hours. This is open to all members of our community.
Meeting Point starts again this month, meeting at 2:15pm on Tues 11th Sept - Mrs B. Rudge ‘Guatemala’ and Tues 25th Sept – Mr. A. Baines ‘1950’s Part II’.
Likewise, if you do not attend Church, but would like a prayer said for either yourself or someone you know then please do not hesitate to contact us by dropping a note through the letterbox or emailing hambletonurc@gmail. com We will more than happy to include it in our services.
Services are held every Sunday at 10:00am and all are welcome. Chris Lamb (01253) 811252
KNOTT END DOMINO CLUB Fri 28th Sept 7:30pm Juniper Close Community Room, Preesall We meet the last Friday of each month. We are a friendly group and would love to see you. Beryl Stott (01253) 810035
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INNER WHEEL We have all been making the most of the summer sunshine enjoying barbecues, afternoon teas, holidays and Garstang’s many wonderful festivals. Now it’s September and autumn approaches. If you are thinking of a new venture or you are new to the area then do not hesitate to contact us. Inner Wheel is an International Club and we support many charities both at home and abroad. We have fun doing this with many activities. Our first dinner meeting is on Thurs 20th Sept at 7:30pm at the Best Western Golf Hotel. For further information contact Maureen Garstang (01995) 604336. Christine Holland
OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB The next meetings of the Over Wyre Probus Club will take place on Thurs 6th Sept and Thurs 20th Sept when the subject of the talks will be ‘Blood Bikers’ and ‘13 Years an MP’ respectively.
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Membership of the Over Wyre Probus Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations. Meetings are 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) 790692. Stewart Lyell
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CALLING OVER WYRE GROUPS We are Hambleton Over 60’s Friendship Club and until recently our members have enjoyed twice monthly trips out at a very reasonable price, courtesy of a local minibus company which has now sadly closed. We have been searching for ways to get back the trips that have added so much quality to our members’ lives and in the process we have met with our local Parish and Wyre Borough Councillors who have been very supportive. Wyre Council Chief Executive Gary Payne has promised that he will do his best to look into finding suitable funding and resources for us if we can prove there is enough regular need in the Over Wyre area for a council supported minibus. If you are involved in a group, of any age, that would benefit from the use of a minibus on a regular basis, please get in touch with me
and hopefully together we can build a strong enough case to convince Mr Payne to help us further. Linda Wright 07432 797 949 Lindaw35@hotmail.com
DISRESPECT NOBODY An Anti Bullying Campaign On Sun 23rd Sept at 2:00pm St Luke’s Church, Winmarleigh have invited Charlie Baguley to speak on the vital issue of bullying and online bullying in particular. Charlie is 15 years old and is an International Youth Ambassador for the Childnet’s Project deShame. This is a project supported by the Home Office which aims to increase reporting of online sexual harassment among young people and improve the way different sectors co-operate in preventing and responding to such damaging behaviour. Our own local UClan (University of Central Lancashire) is also one of the major collaborative partners in this project. Charlie became involved in this work after witnessing the aftermath of sexting, online sexual harassment and similar types of behaviour - including supporting a close friend who had been a victim of such behaviour. As a consequence of this he applied to the Home Office to become an Ambassador for Childnet’s campaign and after a rigorous interview and selection process he was selected for the role. This is a rare opportunity to hear an informed young man talk on a subject that is negatively affecting many of our young people and something that we should try to protect them from and eradicate. This talk will be of interest to people of
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DISRESPECT NOBODY (cont) all ages, young people, parents, carers, grandparents, teachers, community leaders in fact anyone with concerns about this issue or wishes to know more about it for the future. Charlie will be bringing extensive resource materials for people to see and take away and will be available to talk privately after the presentation. There is no charge to come along and hear Charlie speak. Brenda Brodie
ITHA TRAVEL TALKS Canada: The Rockies to the Badlands Wed 3rd Oct 7:30pm The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form Chris and Keith Buxton open our season with their visit to Canada, landing in Vancouver and driving to Alberta and back, with great
scenic journeys, ancient fossils, railways and indigenous tribes! Our meetings consist of illustrated talks covering all parts of the world. Speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and travellers from across the country. New members and visitors are most welcome. The facilities are suitable for the disabled, including audio loop. Refreshments are available during the break. Membership is £20 for the season. Visitors may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. This fee will be refunded if you join as a full member. Website: www.traveltalks.club Email: info@traveltalks.club Twitter: @TravelTalksClub Joan Gaffiney (01253) 700799
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PILLING HISTORICAL SOCIETY
There will be a meeting at St John’s Church Hall, Pilling on Mon 3rd Sept to discuss the annual Coffee Feast. The meeting is open to all so come along and share your ideas.
Paul Smith ‘Lancaster and Points North’ Methodist Church Meeting Room Tues 4th Sept 7:30pm
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Heritage Weekend
Harvest Celebration Weekend
Pilling Old Church will be open from 12 noon until 4:00pm on Sat 8th Sept and Sun 9th Sept. Come and look round this interesting Georgian Church which was built in 1717.
St John the Baptist Church, Pilling are holding their open Harvest Decorated Church on Sat 6th Oct 11:00am to 4:30pm and Sun 7th Oct 12 noon to 4:30pm. Refreshments will be served each day in the Church Hall. Sunday services: 10:30am Harvest Gift Service. Harvest Evening service 6:30pm with Pilling Jubilee Silver Band. All welcome. Elizabeth Cookson
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Thousands of second-hand books on a wide range of subjects: history, local interest, nature, transport, industrial history, military, science, biography, literature, music, art, children’s books, general fiction and more, plus maps and ephemera. There is a café selling excellent home-made food and free parking.
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FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE Over Wyre Group Thank you to everyone who supported our Coffee Morning in Hambleton. We raised £310.50 for Trinity. There will be no Bingo in September. Please spread the word and we look forward to seeing you all at our next session on Mon 8th Oct. Helen Shields (01253) 702743 helenannelomax@gmail.com
For more information, please call (01524) 37875. Gerry Cotter
PILLING WI We will welcome guests and new members to our meeting on Thurs 27th Sept at 7:30pm in St. John’s Church Hall when our speaker Peter Turner will talk on ‘Through the Eyes of a Magician’.
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ST LUKE’S CHURCH WINMARLEIGH
MEETING POINT
Harvest Exhibition Sat 15th Sept & Sun 16th Sept.
Tues 11th Sept - ‘Guatamala’ - Mrs B. Rudge Tues 25th Sept - ‘1950’s Part II’ We are a non-denominational group meeting fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons at 2:15pm. We meet at the United Reformed Church Hall, Sandy Lane, Hambleton from September through to April.
The theme this year is ‘A Harvest of Good Books’. The Church will be open from 11:00am until 4:00pm on Saturday and from 12 noon until 4:00pm on Sunday. Morning service is at 11:00am and Evensong at 5:00pm on Sunday. There will be a tombola, produce and plant stalls and bric-a-brac, also a raffle. Refreshments will be available throughout both days. The Harvest Supper will be held at Winmarleigh Village Hall on Wed 19th Sept. The speaker will be Winmarleigh-born author, Catherine Simpson. Tickets available from PCC Members at a cost of £8. Ruby Briggs
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MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Biggest Coffee Morning Knott End Methodist Church Fri 28th Sept 10:00am - 11:45am Admission £1 with cakes, fancy goods, books, jig saws, raffle, cards and clothes rail. Please pop in for a tea/coffee and biscuit and support this great charity. Maureen O’Reilly
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AUSTIN AND PALEY WEEKEND Dolphinholme Dolphinholme is that lovely village many people come to for cycle rides, walks, a visit to the Fleece Inn, to see friends or to pass through en route to the Trough of Bowland. St Mark’s Church was built and consecrated in the late 19th century. It is a beautiful spot and makes for a perfect setting for photographs. It celebrates 120 years in 2019. Building up to this celebration, we are planning a number of special events. There will be leaflets detailing our forthcoming programme available when you visit our lovely place of worship. The first of these events is a ‘Celebration of Austin and Paley’ at St Mark’s Church. Austin and Paley, Architects, were the foremost designers / architects of buildings in and around Lancaster. Their legacy apart from St Mark’s includes; The RLI hospital, Ravenglass Station, Morecambe Promenade Station, Royal Albert Infirmary, Lancaster Priory, Militia
Barracks, Town Hall, The Gregson, Ryelands House extensions and many more. The variety of buildings included hotels, hospitals, halls and many churches remain for us today as solid and beautiful reminders of the Victorian era. We hope to emphasise some of this great legacy at St Mark’s on the weekend of Sat 29th & Sun 30th Sept this year. We will be having talks given by experts and there will be clear displays showing their work and lives. Also tea/coffee, cold drinks with cakes and biscuits will be served between 10:00 am - 4:00pm both days. There will also be a brunch served between 11:00am and 1:00pm of bacon baps or veggie equivalent. Come and see us and meet some of our friendly villagers and visiting experts if you can. We will do our very best to make you feel welcome. Ruth Chapman
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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Over Wyre Branch Again I am beginning my Focus entry on a sad note as on 10th August we bade a sad farewell to one of our long standing members – Eve Haslam. Eve was a very active member providing many anecdotes at Branch meetings on where the best places to eat out were and/or where the best afternoon teas and scones were to be had. She, and her late husband Albert, were the Over Wyre Poppy Appeal Organisers for many years and Eve also assisted in counting the Poppy Appeal money, bagging it ready to be taken to the Bank. Eve you will be sorely missed. I must apologise to those Branch members who went to attend the August Branch meeting which was cancelled as a mark of
respect for Eve. Those members on email were informed and I thought that I had contacted those who are not, but obviously not. Therefore again, my apologies. The Great Pilgrimage 90 A decade after the end of WW1, the British Legion (as it was then known) organised for veterans and war widows to visit the battlefields of the Somme and Ypres before marching to the Menin Gate in Ypres on 8th August 1928. Exactly 90 years later in August, thousands of Legion representatives recreated the 1928 Battlefields Pilgrimage and visited the same battlefields. On Wed 8th Aug they paraded their Branch Standard and a wreath along the same route Mr Greens Veg box green book 1_4 page.pdf to the Menin Gate for the One Hundred Days ceremony to commemorate the last 100 days
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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (cont) of WW1 and represented an entire generation that served while defending their country. I was honoured to be given the duty of carrying the Lancashire Royal British Legion County Wreath, and so off I went from Sun 5th Aug to Thurs 9th Aug. We visited Ypres to see the Museum in the Cloth Hall which was completely flattened during the 1st World War but rebuilt exactly as it had originally been and who could resist climbing the 233 steps to the top of the Belfry. A visit to the Menin Gate and a look at the thousands of names carved on the various walls and plaques was awe inspiring and unforgettable. Next stop was the Tyne Cot War Graves Cemetery (WGC) – the largest WGC in the World. Very, very sad to see so many headstones of those who paid the ultimate
sacrifice in the cause of peace. I defy anyone who visits there not to be moved by the sheer scale of the WGC. Over the two days we also visited the Passchendale Museum, Vimy Ridge, the Ulster Tower to commemorate those Irishmen who gave their lives, Theipval Memorial, Messines, Delville Wood and three other well visited areas of renown and infamy from the 1st World War. In the fields farmers still unearth many pieces of shrapnel and bones of Commonwealth soldiers as well as German soldiers along with the skeletons of horses and animals killed and left to rot in the mud of the battlefields. The culmination of the event was the Parade through Ypres of over 1000 Standards and 1000 wreath bearers followed by a service of remembrance. A sight that, I believe, will never be repeated. These were long, hard
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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (cont) and tiring days but worthwhile it most certainly was and I feel proud to have been chosen to carry the Lancashire County Wreath. Just a pity that the TV coverage of such a monumental occasion did not warrant a bit more than 20 seconds in a news programme. Branch Matters The Branch membership is now only 16. If the Branch is to survive then it needs an influx of new blood, preferably under the age of 55. It is not necessary to have served in the Armed Forces to be a member of TRBL. The next meeting of the Branch will be held on Thurs 13th Sept in the Preesall Youth Activities Centre at 7:00pm. Anyone interested in becoming a member or wanting more information on the work of The Royal British Legion should contact either myself or the Contact Centre on 0808 802 8080.
A Special Plea Our Branch Standard Bearer is due to go into hospital for back surgery in September and will not be available to carry the Standard on Remembrance Sunday or when required on other occasions. Anyone over the age of 16 who would like to fill this post please contact me. Full training will be given on how to carry a Standard properly. Bill Burn 07715 784 128
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OVER WYRE MEDICAL CENTRE Message from the Practice Manager I hope everyone has enjoyed the fantastic summer weather and indeed, I hope we have a bit more sunshine to come. However, it is that time of year where we are now preparing for our Flu Campaign. The clinical evidence available to GP practices from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is clear that for the 2018-19 winter season, GP practices should offer: •
The adjuvanted trivalent vaccine (aTIV) for all 65s and over. Given aTIV was only licensed for use in the UK in August 2017, this was not an option for the 2017/18 season. However the JCVI advice is that this is now the best option for 2018/19 for all aged 65s and over.
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Over Wyre Medical Centre has gone to great depths reviewing and even changing our initial Flu vaccine order for the 201819 season to ensure these are in line with the evidence-based clinical review. The dates for our Flu Clinics for over 65’s are: Sat 29th Sept, Sat 6th Oct and Sat13th Oct. The Flu Clinics for 18 to 65 year olds at risk will commence on Mon 24th Sept in clinics. Patients are kindly asked to phone mid-
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OVER WYRE MEDICAL CENTRE (cont) morning to book in for a Flu Clinic so that the initial calls received first thing in the morning are free for emergency patients. Macmillan Support
Our aim is to bring this service closer to our patients in order that they can access as much support as they feel they need at their own GP surgery.
Starting this October, the surgery will be working closely with the Macmillan team from the Windmill Unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals to begin to bridge the gap in support for patients with cancer who live in our rural area.
Macmillan have started a new initiative to bring this support out to rural communities and two of our staff are in the process of becoming ‘Macmillan Neighbours’ to work closely with Macmillan and help deliver this service.
Macmillan workers can provide a wealth of advice, support and guidance to those with a current or past cancer diagnosis and their family and can be an important part of enhancing a patient journey and recovery through the cancer pathway.
As a result, from October Macmillan will be working in the surgery creating an information hub just off the reception area and will be holding a drop in session, initially once a month.
In the past this has been based in the Windmill Unit at Blackpool which many patients may feel they are unable to access.
This informal session is open to anybody dealing with cancer who wishes to attend and can help with topics such as benefits, financial grants, buddying and health needs assessments.
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Sea Bank House
A special home for special people Sea Bank House is a residential home for elderly people who are unable to live independently in their own homes. Or philosophy of care is based on the belief that it is the right of any resident in the home to be respected as an individual, and that everyone has the right to be allowed to live as full and active a life as both their mental and physical condition allows. We endeavour to provide an environment which is not only comfortable and homely, but gives the warmth and understanding normally associated with family care but supported by specialist equipment and well trained care sta. Needs are met maintaining personal dignity, privacy and encouraging independence where possible. Activities, passive and active are encouraged throughout the day by trained care sta under the guidance of the Home Manager. Each care plan takes into consideration the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs, in order to create a care plan that is relevant to individuals. Recognising, nurturing and encouraging the residents remaining skills and ability to communicate is or paramount importance to the quality of care given at Sea Bank House.
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Thurs 13th Sept - Members’ Displays Tues 25th Sept - ‘The Universal Postal Union’ - Dr. B. Evans
Thank you to all those that came to tidy up the Park in readiness for the Gala. It was very hot and the ground dry but the Park looked much more welcoming when we had finished. After a summer break, we are planning another working event on Sat 8th Sept at 9:30am until 11:30am. If you haven’t already registered, and would like to be involved in a Park Working Group, please come along on the 8th or contact the Clerk to discuss. Bring along gardening tools if you can, although this is not essential as some will be available on the day. To make the event a social occasion, the Parish Council have agreed to provide ‘breakfast’ refreshments on the day. Bags of Help Grant A big thank you to all who voted for Hambleton Parish Council – Pond Revival. Although we didn’t win, we came 2nd. We have received £2000 to help us to develop the Pond area within the Bob Williamson Park. Information Sharing There are now more ways that Hambleton Parish Council are sharing information: Facebook, Hambleton PC Parish Council Website (www.hambletonparishcouncil. org.uk) If you identify any issues in the village you can text/ring the clerk Yvonne Walton 07703 773 785 or ring (01253) 828861. Date and Time of Next Meeting Tues 4th Sept and Tues 2nd Oct at Hambleton Village Hall, Church Lane starting at 7:30pm. Members of the public are always welcome to attend. Yvonne Walton Clerk to Hambleton Parish Council Tel: 07703 773 785
Meetings are in the Meeting Room of Garstang Library from 7:30pm - 9:30pm, on Thursdays unless otherwise shown. Beginners and enquirers welcome to attend before joining. Subscriptions Adults £10 Under 18 £1.
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COMPUTER ADVICE If you have ever bought anything from Currys/ PC World or Dixons/Carphone Warehouse and given them your email address etc then you have probably received an email recently about a security breach in 2017 which resulted in potentially 10 million customer records being accessed by some bad guys. This is not the first company to have admitted to having such a problem, and I doubt it will Joan Bailey 07528 173891 be the last. The most important message in the email is that no payment card or bank www.ladybirdcomputing.co.uk account details were taken, which is good info@ladybirdcomputing.co.uk Located in Pilling covering the Over Wyre area news. However, there was plenty of other information lost (name, address, phone number, date of birth and email address) so this leaves all of us affected at risk of attention from scammers eager to take advantage of the problems. What can you do? I can only repeat the advice from Dixons Carphone (the owners of Currys etc) to be careful. You may well receive phone calls pretending to be from a company who sound convincing because they know a lot about you – but always be very wary when anyone rings you out of the blue. Wherever possible, end the call and then wait a little while before ringing the company back on a number NOT given by the caller eg. from an existing bill or the company website etc. You should never reveal any full passwords, login details or account numbers to anybody who calls you unless you are absolutely sure that they are genuine. There is also likely to be an increase in fake emails and text messages. If you receive any emails from any organisation, asking you to provide information or login to your account to do something – NEVER use a link in the email to get to your account. Instead, access your account by opening your web browser and using any shortcut/ favourite / bookmark etc or whatever you would normally do to get to the account if you
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COMPUTER ADVICE (cont) hadn’t received the email. And if you are still unsure, don’t hesitate to ring the organisation to check (using a telephone number found on your own paperwork or the Experienced Counsellor offering support with: official website, not one in the email). Even though no bank details were stolen (according to the email), it’s still also sensible to keep a close eye on your accounts to make sure there is no suspicious activity. If you do think you have been a victim of fraud you should report it to Action Fraud, the UK’s national fraud and internet crime reporting centre, on 03001 232 040. As ever if you have any questions or concerns about computer security etc then please do get in touch. Joan Bailey 07528 173 891
GALLOWAYS SOCIAL CLUB Our Blind Club will be meeting again on Wed 5th Sept after the summer break, when once again we will be entertained by Colin and his music. On Wed 19th Sept we welcome Nigel Crook who will be demonstrating the use of ORCAM glasses and informing the group of new items suitable for those with sight problems.
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We are a mixed group and meet at St Helen’s Parish Hall, Churchtown on alternate Wednesday afternoons 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Free transport can possibly be arranged for those living in the Garstang/Catterall areas. Just give me a telephone call if you are interested. We have a break during the meetings, when over a cup of tea and biscuits you can make new friends and possibly gain information from other members who may have similar sight problems as yourself, so come along and join us. Lorna Musgrave (01995) 471319
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BEN WALLACE MP I do hope you have had a good summer and have been able to take advantage of the sun. I was pleased to see that the hosepipe ban was not put in place after all. The Parliamentary Recess gives me the opportunity to travel around the constituency and this is when I really discover the issues affecting constituents. Virgin Trains have now confirmed to me that the reason they have not increased the number of direct Poulton to London trains is because the platform is not long enough for their 9 and 11 car Pendolino trains to stop. I am told the trains cannot use selective door opening technology as the station and some of the trains are not fitted with the equipment required. I am incensed at this as the platform length has only recently been reduced – clearly a short-sighted and ill-researched decision which disadvantages my constituents. I am making robust representations to Network Rail seeking the reinstatement of the platform.
Full details of how passengers can claim this compensation can be found at www. northernrailway.co.uk/compensation Additionally, Northern’s Customer Support team can be reached between 8:00am and 8:00pm Monday to Friday by calling 03332 220 126 or emailing Compmay18@ northernrailway.co.uk. As you know I have been raising concerns about the Blue Badge Scheme in Lancashire. I welcome the Government’s recent decision to extend the Blue Badge Scheme to those with hidden disabilities. I know this will make life that little bit easier for those with autism and mental health conditions and their families and/or carers. Please see link below for more information. www.gov.uk/government/news/peoplewith-hidden-disabilities-to-benefit-fromblue-badges
The rail services in general from Poulton to Preston and beyond are running better now after the works and I will be keeping a close eye on this. I know many of you were badly affected by the change in timetables and works in general. I have been highlighting this to Network Rail and I will be continuing to talk to all rail operators about services in the future. Northern has announced details of the additional compensation which will be offered to season ticket holders. Passengers who commute on certain routes will be able to claim compensation up to the equivalent of a month’s travel, which is over and above the existing delay repay scheme.
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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) Slow broadband speeds especially in rural areas has been a concern to many. I have been dealing with many cases and I am increasingly loosing patience with BT on the roll out of Broadband in these areas. Rural businesses rely on the internet to enable them to grow and prosper. With this in mind, I am asking Lancashire County Council to step in and help in areas that BT consider are commercially unviable and I have written to the Minister to ask that any subsidy support in the future should be aimed at community led projects that are delivering better speeds and fibre direct to people’s doors. BT consider are commercially unviable.
I reminded them that throughout the planning process I raised concerns about the damage this brine would have on the delicate ecosystem and that recently I have been contacted by constituents who have expressed similar concerns.
I have recently written to the Environment Agency and Natural England about concerns in relation to Halite’s plans to excavate the salt caverns using high pressure water and to then release the brine water produced into Morecambe Bay.
I continue to meet residents at my advice surgeries covering a wide range of issues. Please remember if you would like to attend one the most effective way to contact me is by e-mail, with a brief description of the issues you wish to raise and your contact
The Environment Agency has acknowledged the growing unease around the project and have sought to assure me that appropriate measures have been put in place and will continue to be taken to ensure that there is minimum impact on the marine environment. This will be an on-going issue and I aim to ensure that the work of Halite is monitored robustly.
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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) details. It is worth bearing in mind that I can often offer assistance without the need for a meeting. 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.
GARSTANG RUNNING CLUB Garstang Half Marathon Sun 2nd Sept
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It will start outside The Royal Oak at 10:30am and follows an undulating route taking in parts of Catterall, Claughton, Barnacre, Scorton and Cabus before heading back into Garstang.
For more information contact Susan 07976 620 196.
The 13 miles covered do include some flat bits and only one serious (but short!) hill however we don’t claim it to be a flat PB course! It does however go through some of our lovely local countryside and the marshals are always cheerful – even if it rains! It is quite a popular race and we hope for a good entry – around 200 last year. The cost of entry is £14 for attached runners and £16 if not in a registered running club. Entry can be made on line through the club website but runners can enter on the day for an extra £2. This is the second of our annual races, the final one being the Myerscough 10mile on Sun 2nd Dec at Myerscough College. There will be further groups next year but if anyone can already run/walk 5k Jonathan is happy to lead a group on a short run when the club meets on Tuesday evenings. As
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CAT SMITH MP
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Having spoken to residents of the numerous holiday parks and residential park homes we have in our constituency I’ve become increasingly concerned about the confusion over ownership
As a result I’ve written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Wyre Borough Council seeking clarification. Park homes are a unique form of home ownership. The park home owner owns the park home but not the ground it’s located on and the home isn’t physically attached to the ground. There are many different types of licensed sites on which mobile homes can be located.
This can lead to some confusion and, at times, problems for home owners, as different laws apply to different types of sites. The park site owner must have planning permission and a site licence from the local authority. This site licence will state whether the site is a holiday site or fully residential. In some instances the licence may allow both permanent and holiday homes. Many buyers have unwittingly bought homes as a permanent abode only to find out later that they can only live in it for a limited period of the year – it may state on the agreement for example that they can only live in it for ten or eleven months of the year. Any occupation which doesn’t follow the licence conditions is a breach of contract and the repercussions can be serious. The Local Authority can take enforcement
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CAT SMITH MP (cont) action against the site owner. Alternatively the site owner can seek to recover the pitch, if a home owner is occupying the site as their main residence, instead of as a holiday home. Holiday homes are not protected by park homes legislation such as The Caravan Sites Act 1968, The Mobile Homes Act 1983 and The Mobile Homes Act 2013. As a result occupiers don’t have the same rights or recourse to the law as those on permanent residential sites. More importantly, the occupier doesn’t have the same security of tenure. Some of my constituents have been asked to provide a family member’s address as their ‘permanent address’ to hide the reality of their living in a ‘holiday’ home and not a permanent home. I’ve also been told by residents that as they
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CAT SMITH MP (cont) number of residents paying tax, leaving constituents paying twice and both the Council and the owners unfairly in profit. If you want to purchase a fully residential park home, it’s important to ensure that the site is a ‘protected site’, which is a permanent residential site. However as there are also some sites with both types of residence you should look closely at the pitch agreement before purchase. If you are having problems on your site then please get in touch with me and let me know how I can help. You can email me on cat. smith.mp@parliament.uk or call my office on (01253) 490440. I’ll update you when I’ve had a response from the Council and the Government. Constituents in Over Wyre have been contacting me to express concern over cuts to the police service. Officers from Lancashire
Constabulary have now confirmed with me the changes they intend to make. In Over Wyre, rather than having neighbourhood policing officers based out of Garstang until 10:00pm there will now be response officers based in Garstang 24 hours of the day. The Police service says this means officers will be able to attend Preesall, Pilling and Knott End quicker than officers being brought from Fleetwood and Lancaster if a 999 call is made after 10:00pm. All four of the Police Community Support Officers (PCSO’s) are staying in Over Wyre. In addition there will be a separate dedicated team monitoring crime trends – if there is a spike in a particular area they will be deployed to investigate this rather than taking up the resources of the PCSO’s. I can’t believe the summer is nearly over and children across the constituency are about to
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CAT SMITH MP (cont) go back to school. My little boy Eli is now eight weeks old and as all parents will appreciate, his arrival has turned our lives upside down! He’s already been out with me meeting and chatting to people about local and national issues and I’m looking forward to bringing him to Over Wyre in the near future. I hope for parents that the transition from summer holidays to ‘back to school’ goes smoothly and the autumn term is a happy one for all our youngsters. Cat Smith MP
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This month we received a donation of two bags of items to use for the backpacks from Mary in Preesall, who got in touch after reading one of my previous articles – thank you Mary! It’s a continuous project so please think of us if you have any school backpacks that are no longer needed. Flipflops, small tubes of toothpaste, pens, and pencil sharpeners are also always welcome. These can help to provide some of the very poor children in Africa and India with all the things needed to attend school. Thank you for your support. Please drop off your used backpacks or other items at The Mustard Seed Café, Park Hill Road (opposite the Wheat Sheaf Pub). They are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm. Or ring the number below to arrange collection.
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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) “John could be called one of the lucky ones. At just 9 years old he has been forced to flee his home and left disabled by a land mine. He now lives with his mother in a camp. They are among almost 2 million people in South Sudan who have had to flee in terror from this hellish war, to find relative safety in other parts of the country.
Take a Look at What We Do www.sigarstang.org.uk www.facebook.com/ SoroptimistsGarstang www.twitter.com/GarstangSoropt Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604
John is lucky because he attends school. Fewer than one in three primary-age children do so, making it the country with the highest percentage of children in the world who are out of school. And yet we know that only in the classroom can peace be born and hope of a better future survive.
WOW WALKERS
Hunger is perhaps the greatest reason why so many children are being robbed of an education. John can go to school because, like 20,000 other children in the Lakes State, he eats Mary’s Meals each day. A plate of rice and beans – that’s what hope looks like for these children. And the faithful serving of that food is a remarkable feat, amid the terror and chaos.
We car share and take turns leading walks. We travel to walks in Lancashire, Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales.
Wednesday Over Wyre Walkers Wednesday Over Wyre Walkers are a group of retired and semi retired walkers. Walks are arranged for all abilities.
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The men and women who oversee the food deliveries are heroic, walking up to 10km to some schools when the rainy season is closing roads, to ensure that children are fed – and while doing so, they risk their lives. John says that when he grows up he wants to be a doctor so he can help others with disabilities. And so, for now, hope remains that he and his friends might know peace and the fulfilment of dreams.” Back to Work September means back to the main business, with the next meeting being on Wed 12th Sept. We meet twice a month at the Garstang Hotel and Golf Club 7:30pm, on the second and fourth Wednesday. Interested ladies from throughout the Over Wyre and Garstang district are always very welcome.
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RSPCA Special Appeals Jimmy Jimmy is a senior boy who came into the Centre as his owners were no longer able to give him the care he needed.
Jimmy has a great temperament and likes the company of other dogs on walks but would be better suited to a single dog household with older children where he can enjoy a quiet life and have all the attention. He has so much love to give and will make an excellent family pet and loyal companion. Shelley & Sadie
Upon arrival it was apparent he had serious skin problems which have been treated at the Centre. However he will need lifelong veterinary care so will require a dedicated, understanding owner.
Shelley and Sadie are looking for a new home as they were not receiving adequate care from their previous owner.
He has a gentle nature and enjoys nothing more than cuddles and exploring. Jimmy likes to walk short distances and is well mannered. He is currently walking well on a harness and lead.
Sadie is the more confident of the pair whilst Shelley is more reserved. We don’t think they have had much handling so they need an owner who will spend time building
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RSPCA (cont) up their confidence. They are looking 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. Mushu Can you help us give this misunderstood girl a fresh start in life as she needs someone who really understands her? Mushu arrived at the Centre last December as a young stray clearly lacking in confidence around people, but with her carers she does enjoy strokes. Mushu needs a confident owner ideally experienced in dealing with fearful cats who can read her behaviour as she has recently been returned into the cattery not long after being rehomed into a domestic setting. We think she is ideally better suited to a rural environment so are looking to rehome Mushu as an outdoor only cat where she can have space to roam around freely and have the option to come and go as she pleases. If you have outside space such as a farm, stables or anywhere that would be considered as suitable then please get in contact. A new owner will need to provide Mushu with somewhere safe and warm to live, eat and sleep, including adequate shelter from the weather. They would also be responsible for overseeing her care ensuring that Mushu is kept in a healthy condition and will need to be confined for several weeks before she goes off exploring.
For more information or to arrange a meeting with one of the animals mentioned above, please get in touch. Summer Open Day Success Thank you to all who attended our Open Day in August. The sun stayed shining for us and the event was a great success with a grand total of £700 being made. Thank you also to our team of dedicated volunteers who manned stalls and helped with the afternoon tea. We really couldn’t have done it without you. August Dog Show Don’t forget out Annual Dog Show is taking place on Sun 26th Aug at Stanley Park. Registration forms are available from the Animal Centre and our charity shops. (You can also register on the day). Looking forward to seeing you all there!
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ST OSWALD’S – PREESALL Mon 10 - 11am: Movement to Music Starts 3rd Sept Tue 7 - 8pm: Body Blitz / Tone (high intensity) Starts 11th Sept Wed 6.30 - 7.30pm: NEW Fun Fitness/Tone (beginners) Starts 12th Sept Book your place now STALMINE VILLAGE HALL Starting soon – Book your place now! Wed 10 - 11am: Body Tone (suitable for all) HAMBLETON UR CHURCH HALL Friday: 10 - 11am Movement & Chair Exercises Starts 31st Aug £4 Per Class or £30 for ten Bring water and a towel or mat Additional classes upon request CONTACT Rosina Lawrinson-Chettoe (M.A. Cert. Ed) Qualified & Insured 01253 810467 / 07986248173 Email: gnome1962@talktalk.net
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RSPCA (cont) September Events Sat 15th Sept - St Nicolas’ Arcade collection in Lancaster. Sat 15th Sept 7:30pm - Charity Ball. Tiffany’s Hotel, 250 - 262 North Promenade, Blackpool.
Academic or leisure play syllabus.
Buffet, Bar, DJ, Karaoke, Live Entertainment and much more. Tickets £25.
Pupils & students accepted from 6 years to adult.
For further information or to book tickets contact Katy 07710 443 358.
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Sun 23rd Sept - Paws on the Prom (more information can be found on our social media posts in due course). Hannah Kirrane Animal Centre Manager Longview Animal Centre Old Toms Lane Stalmine, FY6 0JR (01253) 703000 www.rspcablackpool.org.uk
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Members are looking forward to a busy start to the new Camera Club season in September. If anyone is interested in joining the club, why not come along to our Open Evening on Wed 12th Sept? The evening is free to visitors and starts at
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GARSTANG CAMERA CLUB (cont) 7:30pm until approximately 10:00pm. There will be an introductory talk, ‘Why join a Camera Club?’. Stan Pearson will give a talk about the use of shutter speeds in photography. John Moxham will give a talk about photographing wildlife illustrated with photographs from a visit to Scotland to photograph ospreys. We will also be looking at some of the Camera Club members recent images. During the evening, experienced members will be available to offer guidance on most types of cameras and advice about photography including shooting Portraits, Sports Images, Landscapes and Wildlife. We can also offer some tips on Photo Editing.
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On Wed 5th Sept we welcome George Franks who will talk to us about Sports Photography. His experience includes following the national side in cricket, on overseas tours to India and the Caribbean. On Wed 19th Sept we have a visit from Mike Inkley, Olympus Camera Ambassador. With over 30 years’ experience as a professional photographer, Mike works primarily in the field of motorsport photography. He will be showing us many of his published images and discussing the latest Olympus Camera Systems.
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On Sat 22nd Sept the Club will hold their Photography Exhibition showing members’ winning prints from the 2017/18 competitions. The exhibition runs until Sat 20th Oct at Garstang Arts Centre and is open to the public during normal Arts Centre hours.
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LIFE AT CARTERS A new school year beckons with the staff returning on Mon 3rd Sept and the children a day later on Tues 4th Sept. We are excited to get started and have some wonderful activities and projects in the planning. Our values for the coming term are Respect, Empathy and Integrity. The focus at the start of the year will be on Empathy, and how we can all support each other. These values form the core of how we act here at Carter’s. We have 29 children starting with us in September with a few more joining us in other year groups across school. We welcome all of them to our happy family and hope that they enjoy learning with us over the next few years. Parents looking for a school place for their little darling in September 2019 have until mid-January to get their application in to the Local Authority.
Our Annual Open Day takes place on Thurs 27th Sept with opportunities to come and see our school in action and talk to children and adults about life at Carter’s. Please contact school to book a time so that we can help you make that really important decision. Brendan Hassett - Headteacher Carter’s Charity Primary School Preesall, Lancs. FY6 0HH (01253) 810236
TROUBLE WITH THE TURKS ‘Brits in the East 1914-1918’ Garstang Library Fri 14th Sept 5:00pm As the Centenary of the Great War draws to a close, we may pause to reflect upon the great events that finally brought peace to Europe in November 1918. However, in doing so, we often overlook the dramatic contribution made by our Servicemen and Women who fought another war against a very different enemy and far away from our European shores. In this illustrated, one hour mini-lecture, local historian Paul G. Smith, author of ‘Garstang’s Great War Heroes’, will tell the story of Germany’s other ally in the First World War - Turkey - and the difficult naval and military campaigns that were directed at the Ottoman Empire between the years 1914 and 1918. British Tommies and their Dominion brothersin-arms from Australia and New Zealand were transported by ship from Britain and India by way of the Suez Canal, to take part in several troublesome campaigns: on the Gallipoli Peninsula, into Turkish Palestine and Syria... and still further East into the parched arid deserts of Mesopotamia. And they proved a desperate strain on British resources.
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TROUBLE WITH THE TURKS (cont) As battle raged, our troops encountered a fearsome enemy, known to the men as ‘Johnny Turk’, many strict Muslims, whose celebrated battle cry of ‘Allah! Allah!’ became the torment of the Tommies. The climate was enough of a problem in itself - temperatures of 40 - 45 degrees Celsius in the shade were already causing sickness, malaria and heat-exhaustion among the ranks. For much of the conflict, our war with the Ottoman Empire was difficult, badly planned and downright criminal. The men were badly supported and given scant attention by their European leaders, transfixed by the everpressing events on the Western Front. The result was a terrible death-toll and horrific tales of non-existent medical supplies, lack of artillery, broken logistics and shortages of everything from essential water tanks and river craft. Steeped in controversy, writers and historians are still arguing now whether Britain’s ‘side-show’ in the East was really worth the cost.
a cartographic historian with a huge knowledge of the history of regional, British and European map making. The lecture starts at 7:30pm. As this is the first session of the Society’s new programme, membership renewals will need sorting out. Will all those wishing to renew or join, please arrive early to help with the administration (between 6:50pm and 7:25pm would be much appreciated). The venue for the lecture is Garstang United Reformed Church. The membership registrations will take place in the hall where, after the lecture in the church, refreshments will be served. Any queries please ring chairman Peter Burrell (01995) 601054. Anthony Coppin
Conroy’s Kitchen at Knott End Working Men’s Club Salisbury Ave, Knott End
The lecture is in two parts, separated by a light refreshment break of coffee, tea and cakes. Tickets will be available, £5, at Garstang Library.
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Mr Smith’s final Great War lecture is to be given on Sun 11th Nov at the new St. Thomas’s Parish Hall. More details on this will be given in Focus and the local press in October.
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The Society starts its 2018/2019 programme of lectures on Wed 12th Sept with a talk and Please contact Luke or Katie for details 07543 295 528 presentation entitled ‘Mapping Morecambe www.facebook.com/conroys.kitchen Bay’. The speaker is Dr Bill Shannon of Preston,
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GARSTANG UNPLUGGED This month’s gig is on Thurs 20th Sept and features Josienne Clarke and Ben Taylor. They’re one of the most sought after acts in modern English Folk Music.
written by local playwright Michael Neary and is a fitting tribute to the resilience of our ancestors, on the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice in 1918.
Now with a new album of original material to add to their canon of traditional songs, it’s an exciting opportunity to see them at their best. Tickets are £12.50 through our website, on the door or by phone on (01995) 602795. The gig starts at 8:30pm and is at the Kenlis Arms, Ray lane, Barnacre, Garstang, PR3 1GD.
This one is £10 from the Library or on the door.
Sadly, this is the last gig we shall be presenting. The Kenlis Arms has been sold and will be closing at the end of the month. Peter and Rob are retiring to pursue other interests, and thus ‘Unplugged’ will be closing after over thirteen years. Our thanks to everyone who has made all this possible, especially our friends at the ‘Green Book’. There are two other gigs for your diary before we go. Both are at Garstang Library, starting at 7:30pm. On Thurs 13th Sept it’s the turn of Glyn Shipman, with modern folk tales of love, loss, death and disillusionment, monkeys, muons and Match.com. These are finely crafted songs about the weird and wonderful - and the not so weird and far from wonderful. Songs inspired by monkeys, millinery and politics, fizzy pop and particle physics. Glyn has opened for many bands and has been featured on Radio Lancashire and on Saturday Live on Radio 4. He’s a singular talent with word and rhyme. Tickets are £8 from the Library or on the door. And Thurs 1st Nov it’s ‘Far More Grace Than Me’ a presentation in words and music about a local family from 1910 to 1920. It’s
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At the first meeting of the new season on Tues 4th Sept we would love to welcome you and give you a flavour of what goes on at Garstang Ladies Speakers’ Club. Members will be speaking on the title ‘Beginnings’. Past experience indicates that this will generate short speeches that will be interesting, stimulating and very often hilarious. There will be no pressure to participate, just watch, listen and enjoy. No qualifications or experience are required to be a member of a Speakers’ Club. Members will tell you that the biggest benefit is a boost in confidence. If that could apply to you in a work or social situation, then take that first step and come along. Garstang Ladies is a very friendly Speakers’ Club which meets in the comfortable surroundings of the Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Club on the first and third Tuesday of each month from September to May. Come along at 7:15pm where a member will look after you through the evening. For more information visit garstangladiesspeakersclub.org
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To contact a club member you can phone myself. You can also find us on Facebook. Sue Hubbard (01995) 600357 Email: barleyfold@madasafish.com
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OUT RAWCLIFFE OVER 60’S Chairman John Ireland welcomed twenty three members, which included two new members, to the August meeting. The usual twenty games of dominoes were played and prizes presented to the winners: 1st Chris Creer, 2nd Graeme Brearley, 3rd Gwen Fairclough, 4th Brian Newton, 5th Martin Clegg, 6th Helen Holford. The booby prize went to Vivien Glossop. Refreshments were served followed by the raffle, gifts kindly brought by the members. The July trip to Hexham took in the most breathtaking scenery and the weather was beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for more. The trip on Sun 30th Aug will be to Northallerton and includes afternoon tea at Mainsgill. Moss Edge pick up 9:00am, Hambleton 9:15am. The trip on Thurs 27th Sept will be to
Ormskirk and Southport. The evening was brought to a close with John thanking everybody for coming. He expressed his appreciation for the help given, and wished all a safe journey home. Jane Webster (01253) 700425
PILLING LANE WI July has been a busy month for our WI. We held a Strawberry Tea and some of us wore Suffragette outfits in honour of the 100 years since women got the vote. We then went on to join the procession in the Preesall and Knott End Gala, again as Suffragettes, (Mary Poppins?) and won first price in the adult fancy dress. We also won the Vivian Taylor cup, so a big thank you to all who went to the trouble of dressing up and joining us on both days.
GREY MATTER TEST (ans page 75) 1. Which country produces Blossom Hill wines? 2. Which musician was backed by the MGs? 3. In cookery, what name is given to a mixture of thyme, bay and parsley, usually enclosed in a muslin bag? 4. Which two primary colours do you mix to get green? 5. What do the initials CPS stand for? 6. In which Indian city would you find the Golden Temple? 7. By what name was Thailand formerly known? 8. What name was given to the warrior class in Japan prior to the modern era? 9. Which jockey was jailed for tax evasion in 1987? 10. What creatures are found in the zoological class Aves?
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11. The Ridolphi, Throckmorton and Babington plots were aimed against which monarch? 12. Which vegetable is known to the Americans as zucchini? 13. Who wrote a good deal of his book ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ while in jail. 14. Who wrote the poem that opens ‘If you can keep your head when all about you ? 15. And what was the title of the poem? 16. In the Cold War, what concept did the abbreviation MAD stand for? 17. Which deadly plant takes its name from the Italian for ‘beautiful woman’? 18. How many players are there in a netball team? 19. What weapons were made by a fletcher? 20. The Anglia, Corsair and Popular are former car models of which car manufacturer?
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PILLING LANE WI (cont) On Wed 1st Aug we had a brilliant talk from Dave Astley, who is the son of our Treasurer Janet Astley. He is a member of the Mountain Rescue Team and brought along his two dogs, Jack, who is fully trained, and Tess, a four month old puppy who is being trained to take over when Jack retires. He explained that it takes roughly three years to train a dog to the standard required to go out and look for people who may have hurt themselves, or got lost in woods, mountains and even parks. He is based at Calderdale Mountain Rescue which covers the Lancashire/North Yorkshire border, although he has covered the Peak District and as far away as Wales. Our next meeting is on Wed 5th Sept at St Oswald’s Parish Hall at 7:30pm. We
are having an Italian night with Tony Lees supplying the music. Anne Bewes (01253) 811712
LADIES WEEKEND Pilling Methodist Church The Ladies invite you to join them for Afternoon Tea on Sat 20th Oct at 3:00pm. Tickets £5. Ring Mildred (01253) 790253 or Elaine (01253) 790692. Special Services on Sun 21st Oct. Morning Service led by Canon Pam Wilding. Evening Service Top 10 Hymns from BBC Songs of Praise. Special Singing at both Services by the Ladies. Refreshments to follow. All welcome. Rod Robinson (01253) 790692
CROSSWORD (ans page 75) Across 3. C on the tap (4) 5. Animals like cows and cats (6) 7. Mistake (5) 8. Latin American country (6) 10. Lamp (7) 13. Shackle (7) 15. Scavenging dog-like animals (6) 16. Musical instrument (5) 17. Pointed metal; annoy (6) 18. Budge; propel (4) Down 1. “Cavendish” fruit (6) 2. African antelope (6) 3. Flawlessly (7) 4. Big (5) 6. Common metal (4) 9. The speed of sound (4,3) 11. Wobble (on the brink) (6) 12. Truly (6) 13. Spice; club (4) 14. Local government trade union (now part of Unison) (5)
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FLEETWOOD FLIERS Walking Football The months fly by and we have had some splendid weather to play football. Our Wednesday sessions seem to attract rain free days and thirty plus players. On Thurs 26th July we held a friendly competition for our Over Sixties. This was hampered by an accident on the M6 which delayed the start with some people actually missing it. To give people game time we arranged at short notice a nine-a-side game. All that participated had a great time. If anyone of any ability is interested in joining any of our sessions we welcome beginners as well as the more seasoned players. We are still running a Ladies Only session on Tuesday evenings between 7:00pm - 8:00pm in the cages at Poolfoot Farm sports complex. Again any abilities are more than welcome. Our Men’s sessions are on Monday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:00pm also in the cages, Wednesdays from 12:30pm - 2:00pm and Fridays 5:00pm - 6:00pm on the open pitches. Anyone interested please turn up on Wednesdays or contact the web site for further information. www.fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk www.@fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk George Greenall (01253)825206
WYRE JUNIORS FOOTBALL CLUB September sees the beginning of a new season for Wyre Juniors. This year we are at the biggest we have ever been with 15 teams entered into the local leagues. The 15 teams span from Under 7’s, School Year 2, to Under 16’s, School Year 11. We pride ourselves in our players staying with us for their whole junior football career.
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WYRE JUNIORS FOOTBALL (cont) Our two U16 teams have players who have represented us since they attended Saturday Morning FC at 5 years old. We are always looking for new players at all ages. If your child would like to play, get in touch and we will direct you to the right team. We have teams based at Preesall, Pilling and Thornton and our matches are played all over the Fylde coast. Saturday Morning Football Club Free Football In September SMFC is your way into Junior League football with Wyre Juniors. We work with local team AFC Fylde to provide fun coaching sessions for 4, 5 and 6 year olds. During September this is free so come and give SMFC a try. Subs are £3 a week thereafter. Join us on Sat 8th Sept 11:15am to 12:15pm at Preesall Park. Bring football boots and trainers as if the weather isn’t good we go inside at the Sports Hall. For more information contact Steve Creer 07751 287 238 or (01253) 812392
MEMORY BOX I am looking at putting together a Memory Box filled with all kinds of local memorabilia which can be used to stimulate nostalgic conversation in Care Homes, Social Events, small gatherings at the Library etc. If you have any little items of local historical interest that you would be willing to either donate or lend, such as (but by no means limited to) Dividend or Ration Books, Milk Tokens, stamps, old coinage, any old Cooperative or even United Co-op stuff, please let me know. Or, if you have any queries about this idea - please get in touch. Cathy Davies (01253) 811094
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SSRA Stalmine with Staynall Residents Assoc Great news! Lancashire County Council has successfully applied for a Government grant to introduce safety measures on the whole of the A588, the main road cutting through our Over Wyre villages. £1.9 million. One year to plan and one year to implement. County Councillor John Shedwick and Ben Wallace MP have been instrumental in achieving this for us and have regularly liaised with Stalmine / Staynall Residents Association along the way. Our sincere thanks go to them for their support and success on behalf of local residents. The next SSRA meeting is on Wed 5th Sept 7:00pm at the Seven Stars in Stalmine. Open to all. 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, Barry Walsh 07528 031 944 or Peter Swarbrick (01253) 702675.
STALMINE PARISH COUNCIL NEWS Crossing Setback The campaign for a pedestrian crossing over the main road in Stalmine has suffered another blow, with the County Council turning down the proposal. MP Ben Wallace, who supported the Parish Council’s fight for a crossing between the Seven Stars and the shop, received confirmation that the project will not go ahead. Limited funds, the unsuitability of the road layout and the relatively low injury and collision rate were cited as the reasons by the County’s Head of Highways. Shelter Mix-up Residents will probably have noticed that Stalmine has a new bus shelter on Stricklands
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STALMINE PARISH COUNCIL (cont) Lane. Unfortunately, the supplier installed it in the wrong place, at the junction with Back Lane rather than with Moss Side Lane. The company that supplied the shelter has now offered to provide another at the intended location, rather than risk damage to the new shelter by attempting to move it. Plants Plea The Parish Council is sad to report that Stalmine’s extra lengthsman, who looks after plants and flowerbeds, has indicated he is to stand down. Separately, any business or individual interested in sponsoring/looking after a flowerbed or floral display is asked to contact any councillor or the clerk. Woodland Survey Wyre Council’s Tree Officer conducted a survey of Stalmine’s wood and has confirmed that there is no need for any imminent tree work. He will produce a full report on the wood, including any woodland management recommendations by the end of August. Date and Time of Next Meeting Tues 11th Sept at 7:00pm. Your Parish Councillors Cllr D Forshaw (Chairman), Woodland Cottage, Brickhouse Lane, tel: 07585 335201; Cllr Terry Williams (Vice-Chairman), By The Way, Brickhouse Lane, tel: 01253 702734; Cllr D Booth, Wardleys Cottage, Wardleys Lane, tel: 01253 701711; Cllr A Haydock, Atlantis, Stricklands Lane, tel: 07879 477779; Cllr Ken Jenkinson, Pump House, Moss Side Lane, tel: 07890 773053 and Cllr Sue Pelham, Eldersfield, Brickhouse Lane, tel: 01253 700750. For further information contact any councillor or email: clerk@stalmineparishcouncil.org by phone on 07880 657 761 or through the website www.stalmineparishcouncil.org Alison May, Clerk - 07739 868 212
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PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL Remembrance Plans Preparations are continuing for our special event to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. A beacon is to be lit in our community on Sun 11th Nov, one of 1,000 across the nation, to commemorate the centenary of the guns falling silent and to remember those who were killed or wounded. Its location will be announced soon. Road Closures Road closure documentation for the annual Remembrance Ceremony has been approved by the County Council and is now with Wyre Council for finalisation of the arrangements in due course. The same applies for the switch-on of the festive lights in Preesall and Knott End, which will be held on Sat 1st December. Separately, more ideas or suggestions from
the public on making this festive season particularly memorable will be gratefully received by the Clerk or Cllr Reilly. Lottery Scheme The Town Council has been notified of Wyre Council’s plan to introduce a weekly lottery, with prizes of up to £25,000. It is expected that 60% of the money raised from the £1 tickets will go to good causes in the borough, with none of the proceeds being kept by the Borough Council. Tickets will be available to people living outside Wyre. Residents and individuals involved with good causes in Wyre can have their say on this proposal via Wyre’s website. Your Councillors Cllr Rodney Black (Tourism, G&KE Light Railway) 01253 811114 Cllr Bill Burn 07715 784 128 Cllr Robert Drobny (G&KE Light Railway) 07733 384 157 Cllr Pat Greenhough (Health) 01253 811733 Cllr Derek Hudson (Housing, Gala, Highways) 07957 989 788 Cllr Rosina Lawson (01253) 810841 Cllr Gordon McCann (Lancashire Association of Local Councils and Planning Ambassador) 01253 811364 Cllr Jean Mutch (Wyre In Bloom) 01253 811177 Cllr Nicola Pattrick (Preesall Youth & Community Association, Youth, Wyre Flood Forum) Cllr Phil Orme (Lancashire Association of Local Councils (Wyre Area Committee), Best Kept Village, Wyre Flood Forum, Christmas Fair, Wyre Ferry Management Board) 01253 811341 Cllr Tom Reilly (Wyre Festive Lights Committee) 01253 810156 Cllr Lynda Woodhouse (Tourism, Co-op, G&KE Light Railway) 07938 392 082 Alison May, Clerk - 07739 868 212
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