Preston North & Garstang December 2013

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Ice Rink to Form Part of Festive Activities In Preston The Flag Market will be transformed into a Winter wonderland this Christmas as plans for an outdoor ice rink are confirmed.

Opening on Saturday 14th December for three weeks, the ice rink will be surrounded by traditional log cabins serving festive food and drink, alongside a selection of children’s fairground rides. The rink will be open 7 days a week ‘til 9pm with a slightly earlier closing time on Sundays. Sessions will start on the hour allowing people to skate for up to 45 minutes.

A skating session costs £6 which includes skate hire.

Monday – Saturday 11-9pm and Sunday 117pm

The log cabins will provide a great respite from Christmas shopping and an opportunity for parents to relax whilst children enjoy skating round the ice rink.

Late night shopping nights (Wednesday and Thursday) 11-10pm

Councillor Tom Burns, cabinet member for leisure and culture said: ‘The Flag Market transformed into a Winter wonderland will add to the Christmas atmosphere in the city centre. Working with the Business Improvement District (BID) we have put together a great city centre offer which will give shoppers a great experience this Christmas.’

Last skate is an hour before closing.

This information will also be available online at www.preston.gov.uk/christmas from Friday 8th November. Check for additional events and parking updates.

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Email: info@link-mag.co.uk Fantastic month last month with an amazing turnout for Preston Firework Display. A great success and Web: www.link-mag.co.uk a big well done to the organisers for all your efforts.

“Lest we forget” to respect for a well attended Remembrance Day. You all made the town proud.

As Christmas is fast approaching (and this is our last edition of 2013), all of us at LINK-MAG would like to wish you the very best for the festive season.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas! We’ve had a fantastic year supporting local businesses and the local community with events.

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Don’t forget our next edition is a combined JAN/FEB magazine, as we take a well deserved break over this period. The deadline for the JAN/FEB copy (which comes out the second week in January) will be 12th December, and then 12th February for March onwards as normal.

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Enjoy the read and see you next month!

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Contents 2 Barton Bangla Brasserie 4 Ice Rink in Preston 6 Editor’s Page 8 No Vat Before Christmas 11 Keep Grinch at Bay this Xmas 12 Where Am I? WIN £50 14 Christmas Leftover Recipe 18 Christmas Puzzle Page 19 LINK-CASH ADS 20/21 Save As You Slurge Christmas 22-25 What’s On 26 Crossword 27 Useful Numbers 28 Preston Guilders Win Tourism Award 29 LINK Business Index 30-31 Classified

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During the whirlwind of Christmas shopping trips, festive activities and frequent visitors home security can slip and, as a consequence, burglaries increase by up to 20% over the winter months. With this in mind, the security experts at Yale have come up with some seasonal advice to stop the Grinch stealing your Christmas.

WHO’S AT THE DOOR? ‘Tis the season to be jolly and with more frequent visits from family and friends, as well as the odd carol singer, Yale recommends you look through your front door ‘spy hole’ and enable the door chain before swinging it open. Only release the chain if you are satisfied that the person at the door is really who they say they are and have identification to prove the purpose of their visit – if you are unsure, keep them out.

For the latest in security technology, Yale’s recording digital door viewer has a built in camera so you can take still pictures of anyone who is at the door if you are unsure of their motives..

RAISE THE ALARM As well as visiting loved ones at Christmas more of us are enjoying winter breaks, so it’s important to make sure your home is protected while you’re away. Home alarms act as the perfect ‘security guard’, watching over your property while you’re not there.

Alarms act as visual deterrents to potential burglars and are vital for alerting neighbours in the event of a break-in. Yale’s Easy Fit Alarm kits are quick and easy to install, and offer discreet protection for all types of properties, from flats to large family homes.

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Outdoor thefts are almost 20% higher YOUR PRESENTS compared with five years ago and at Be careful to dispose of gift packaging this time of year sheds are often used carefully. Rubbish collections over the to store Christmas presents such as Christmas and New Year period are bicycles and power tools. You can often at different times, so remember secure your to take note of any outbuildings with changes. Make sure you Fact: Thieves can get a weather-proof put your rubbish out just through any hole bigger padlock to help before the collection and than a human head deter would-be shred any details you Stacking our homes with thieves wouldn’t want people to the latest gadgets, laptops and protect against see. and expensive jewellery unwanted intruders.

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Preparation Over a medium heat, place the flour in a pan, add a little of lukewarm stock and mix well. Pour over ½ of the boiling stock and stir well until all the lumps have disappeared.

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PRESENTS, FOOD, DECORATION, ENTERTAINING - IT ALL ADDS UP. AND WHILE MOST OF US LOVE THE FESTIVITIES OF CHRISTMAS, THE EXTRA COST CAN CAUSE HEADACHES.

moneynet.co.uk advises setting a budget and sticking to it that way you'll have everything you need without the stress of overloaded credit cards once January rolls in.

It might sound like a horrible task, but making a budget plan is actually quite easy. Just decide what you're going to buy, make a list and stick to it. Don't be tempted by those goodies on offer, that sale rack you're walking past or the tasty little treats at the checkout. And don't try to keep up with the neighbours, either.

You'll only end up spending too much. shopping online, can work wonders for your stress levels, as you'll avoid all the busy, bustling shops and whether or not that musthave toy will actually be in stock or not. It also helps you to avoid temptation so that sale bargain simply can't fall into your basket unless you really want it to!

 Ask yourself how big the turkey really needs to be. You just need enough to feed the family and friends around your Christmas table, with a little left over for sandwiches on Boxing Day.

Don't go mad with luxury range Christmas items such as puds.

People won't be that bothered if they don't see the wrapper.

It's worth keeping an eye out for special offers and stocking up as and when you see the deals. Go shopping with a friend for things like big tins of chocolates. They're often on 'buy one get one free' offers so you can split the cost and share the savings. It's a good idea to buy wine in bulk as well.

Lots of supermarkets offer extra discount if you buy six bottles.

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vouchers at www.myvouchercodes. co.uk to save extra money - and don't  be afraid to ask anyone joining you    for lunch to be in charge of one part  of the meal. They'll enjoy feeling like   they've helped and you'll save some    pennies in the process. 

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For older children, splash out on a board game. It'll keep them entertained over the winter and will also occupy the whole family on Christmas Day.

And if that Christmas card list is making you feel guilty, send e-cards instead. It's more eco-friendly and you'll save money on cards and stamps. Or alternatively you could get the kids involved in making some.

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CHRISTMAS Speak to friends and relatives and agree a limit as to how much you're going to spend on each other and each other's kids. If you have a big family, maybe only buy for the children - adults aren't going to mind when money's tight.

You can save even more by making your own presents - and friends and family will love the personal touch.

Try knitting a scarf, cook or bake something delicious and tie it up with a beautiful bow, or ask one of the children to paint a masterpiece and have it framed.

Let the little ones help make your own edible decorations, such as gingerbread Santas or star-shaped biscuits decorated with edible silver beads. They'll look fantastically festive and will keep children happy when they're in need of a sweet treat! 

  Get the kids involved with making the Christmas decorations this year.

Dig out glitter and shiny paper from old craft boxes in the toy cupboard or stock up on tinsel, glue and paper chains from Poundland.

Try sewing popcorn on to thread for a rustic mantelpiece decoration or scour your local park for pine cones and use them as decorations at the base of candles or in pot pourri - you can even jazz them up with gold or silver spray.

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You may have splashed out on festive outdoor lights - but don't leave them on all night! Just a couple of hours in the evening will do, to get everyone in the mood.

Inside, replace regular lights with energy saving ones. LED lights use less energy than conventional Christmas ones.

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If you want to go out, head for the nearest green space or beach to blow the cobwebs away on Christmas Day. Your library should list local walks and other events to keep the family amused.

Try not to let your heating bill blow the budget: Turn your thermostat down by one degree. It may not sound like much but could cut your heating bills by up to 10 per cent.

Keep the curtains closed when you go to bed to keep the heat in and use draught excluders by the front door to keep the cold air out.

Look for budget family days out with English Heritage (englishheritage.org.uk) too, where kids can listen to storytellers or take part in Christmas craft making.

Alternatively, if you can't stand the thought of cooking, find a half-price restaurant meal deal from toptable.co.uk and let someone else worry about the washing up!

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Local Community • Garstang Library Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 19:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30 Thursday 9:30 - 19:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed • Preston Harris Library Opening Times Monday 9:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 19:00 Thursday 9:00 - 17:00 Friday 9:00 - 19:00 Saturday 9:00 - 17:00 Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 • Fulwood Library Opening Times Monday 9:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 19:00 Thursday 9:00 - 13:00 Friday 9:00 - 19:00 Saturday 9:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed • Ingol Library Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Thursday Closed Friday 9:30 - 12:30, 13:30 - 19:00 Saturday 9:30 - 12:30 Sunday Closed • Longridge Library Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 19:00 Wednesday Closed Thursday 9:30 - 19:00 Friday 9:30 - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed • Sharoe Green Library 8 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8ED. Tel : 01772 719071 Opening Times: Monday 1.30pm - 7pm Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm Wednesday 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5p Thursday CLOSED Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 7pm Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm Sunday CLOSED • Preston Visitor Information Centre The Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston Lancashire PR1 1HT. Phone:01772 253731 Free Admission Opening Times: Monday 10:00 - 05:30 Tuesday 10:00 - 05:30 Wednesday 10:00 - 05:30 Thursday 10:00 - 05:30 Friday 10:00 - 05:30 Saturday 10:00 - 05:30 • The Old Station Longridge

The Old Station, Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3JP. Tel: 01772 437958 Heritage and Visitor Centre Exhibitions – free displays and video presentations on the history & heritage of Longridge. Also special exhibitions are held throughout the year.

Town Archive – the archive consists of photographs, sound recordings and documents, providing an insight into life in Longridge over the years. If you would like your photographs included in the archive, please bring them along to the Heritage Centre. All photographs are searchable on our website www.townarchive. longridgestation.co.uk and you can add further information, if you see something you recognise.

Events – themed coffee afternoons to share memories and stories of Longridge, together with other special events throughout the year.

Opening Times: 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday (except Public Holidays) • Preston Flower Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except June, August and December) at St Martin’s Hall, Broadway, Fulwood PR2 9TH, at 2pm. You will enjoy fabulous floral demonstrations by national and area NAFAS demonstrators. Take part in the raffle and you may win one of the designs to take home with you. A wonderful afternoon with flowers and great company. Each month there are different stalls and the club also holds workshops and gets involved in trips, flower festivals and other great events. In June the Club has an annual outing. Why not come along and join in the fun... Visitors and new members will be warmly welcomed. For more information contact Sara Barrow on 01772 866171.

Public Notices • Cats Protection: Adopt A Cat We are looking for the right homes for our cats currently in foster care. If you would like to know more please contact us on 0845 177 0708 and check out our website www.cats. org.uk/preston • Christmas shopping stalls available Sunday 8th December, 10.30am to 3.30pm at Barton Village Hall, Garstang Road, Barton PR3 5AA. Stalls available for the sale of new goods only. Enquires Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689. In aid of Local Charities • FREE computer help at home For disabled people. Simply phone 0800 269 545 • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Do you have 2 hours to spare?

The Baby Beat Appeal is a registered charity which raises funds for the Sharoe Green Maternity Unit at Royal Preston

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Hospital. We purchase vital equipment designed to monitor the unborn baby from conception to birth. We have a small shop based at the Unit which raises funds for our charity and we are desperately seeking anyone who would like to become a volunteer and help run it. All we’re looking for is someone who has 2 hours to spare, whether per week, per month or on an ad-hoc basis.

Despite being a ‘charity shop’ – all our stock is brand new and you don’t need experience as training will be given. If you would like to help us, we would love to hear from you.

For more details please contact Karen on (01772) 524414. Reg Charity No: 1051194-7 • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Rosemere Cancer Foundation Coffee Shop, Royal Preston Hospital. Do you have time to volunteer in a rewarding role in the Rosemere Coffee Shop? Whether you can spare 5 hours a week or on alternate weeks or could be called upon as a reserve for holidays, please think about joining us. You don’t need experience as full training is given.

Marion Jackson, Coffee Shop Manager says “ we give a lot but we get more in return” For more information, give Marion a call on 01772 718252 Rosemere Coffee Shop Ltd. Registered Charity No: 1131583 • Gift92 (Guild Initiative for Furniture Trust) A local charity which collects unwanted furniture and household items from the general public (free of charge) and distributes them to people in need in the Preston area - (people are referred to us by over 20 local organisations including Preston domestic violence, Social services, housing associations, Barnardos) - people who have been allocated accommodation but have no means of furnishing it. We have been operating in Preston for over 20 years (formed in Guild Year 1992) with 5 part time members of staff and volunteers we run a very efficient, low cost, but highly valued service. We help over 400 cases a year - over 800 people including many aged under 25 and dependent children, former homeless, people leaving prison or escaping domestic violence.

At a cost of approximately £60,000 pa, with a dedicated Board of Trustees and volunteers who contribute many hours free of charge. www.gift92.com, Tel: 01772 716572

Regular Events • Monday Night Salsa Classes Join Julia and Steve for a weekly fix of Cuban Salsa. Everyone is welcome to come and meet new friends. Venue: Conservative Club Longridge, Preston Doors: 8pm til 11pm (last entry 10:00pm) • Brooks Probus Club The Club meets on the first and third Monday mornings each month at the Grapes Inn, Goosnargh and prides itself on being friendly and providing fellowship and the opportunity to widen ones circle of friends and acquaintances.

It has a full and varied programme of stimulating talks, events and visits throughout the year and

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is open to retired businessmen, professionals and others of a similar ilk. To learn more of its activities and enquires on joining contact the Secretary on 01772-863743.

• Table Tennis for Seniors Small group meets every Monday 2pm - 3pm at Fulwood Leisure Centre. Minimal charge - average ability. New members welcome. Call (01772) 769170, or just turn up at the Centre.

• Tulketh Tennis Indoor short tennis for adults Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30 till 12. New adult beginners tennis sessions starting Monday Oct 28th at 1.45pm all suitable for adults of any age, total beginners welcome. Junior groups most evenings. contact Angela 07966315241 • Preston & District Blind Bowling Club Flat green bowling for blind and visually impaired people of all ages and abilities. Meetings at Moor Park bowling greens, Preston on Thursday afternoons, April to Sept, weather permitting. For more details, please contact Steve Dewitt on 01772 731576 • Garstang Country Market For quality home baking, preserves,handicrafts, gifts, plants, vegetables, fruit and vegetables.

We have moved to the Garstang Sports and Social Club, Lancaster Road, (entrance close to LBT Motors) Just follow the signs. Plenty of free parking next to the Hall. Open every Thursday 10 -12 noon. Tea, coffee and cake available from 9.30am.

For more information call 01995 602346 • Fulwood Tennis Club Highgate Avenue, Fulwood. Contact Jacqui on 07932 471341 Mini tennis and coaching for juniors on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. Private lessons available for adults. Social tennis and team play. Just come along to the club.

• Warton Junior Badminton Club Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18.

Call Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 • One day Pastel workshop with professional artist Les Darlow.

Last Sunday of every month at Dobbies Garden Centre, Blackpool Road, Clifton, Preston PR4 0XL. Tel: 01772 683844 See www.lesdarlow.com for more details or email me at lesdarlow@sky.com Tel: Les on 07900 576 840 • Preston Flute Group We are a group of flautists who meet to play ensemble music in a friendly informal atmosphere.

Open to all adult players of approximately grade three standard and over, we meet every other Friday in Woodplumpton to play music of all styles from classical to pop and jazz standards. We use flutes of all sizes from piccolo down to the only sub-contrabass flute in the country! Our website is www.prestonflutegroup.co.uk take a look and get in touch!

• Preston Contract Bridge Club St Walburge’s Gardens, Weston Street, Preston PR2 2QJ. Monday 1.00 pm and 7.15 pm, Tuesday lessons 7.15 pm, Wednesday 10.00 am, Thursday 7.15 pm, Friday 7.15 pm. For more details please

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contact Wendy Houlden, Secretary, on 01772 338789 • Ramblers Preston Group Join the Ramblers Preston Group for walks in Lancashire – fresh air, exercise, lovely countryside – what more can you ask for?

Visit our website at www.prestonra.co.uk where you will find information about us and what you need to know in order to join us on our walks.

We organize walks on a monthly basis.

There are mid-week walks on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (5-7 miles) and weekend walks on the 3rd and 4th Sundays – a long more strenuous walk of 10-13 miles on the 3rd Sunday and a short leisurely walk of about 5 miles on the 4th Sunday. Non-members are welcome to come and join us in our walks.

Contact our Membership Secretary at gms@ preston.co.uk or visit our web site at www. prestonra.co.uk for assistance in joining the group as a member.

• Preston Folk Dance Club Galloway Hall, Brackenberry Road, Fulwood, Tel: 01772 745813. Monday Evenings from 7.45 - 10pm • Scottish Country Dancing with RSCDS Ribble Valley Branch.

Beginner’s class Mondays 7.30-9.30pm at Christ Church Hall, Victoria Road, Fulwood, PR2 8NE. £2.00 inc tea & biscuits. Contact Michael 01772 713018 • Ribble Vale Floral Group We meet at 7-30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month in St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Tulketh Rd/Blackpool Rd. junction, Ashtonon-Ribble. We have a flower arranging demonstration from a local or National demonstrator and the arrangements are then raffled off. Tea and coffee are available and visitors are most welcome. For further details ring the secretary, Marie on 01772 493098.

• Wyre Archaeology Wyre Archaeology (WAG) offers a rare opportunity for anyone with an interest in the history of the Wyre and Fylde area to get hands on experience of practical archaeology. In past seasons we have excavated a Roman Road in Stalmine, an 18 Century cottage, a Roman site in Kirkham and a possible Iron Age settlement in Thornton. Our BIG DIG in June did find evidence of Iron Age, Roman and Early Mediaeval presence in the Thornton area and we’ll be following up this tantalising evidence in future digs.

WAG is open to people of all ages and has previously provided practical experience for students going on to study for degrees in Archaeology. We’re keen to have new digging members but you’d be welcome whatever skill you might be able to bring at whatever level. We’re fully insured and we provide basic training and equipment.

We’re affiliated to the Council for British Archaeology and have strong links with

local professionals in the field. A meeting held at Farmer Parr’s in Thornton on the 3rd Wednesday of each month*, starting at 7.00pm, keeps everyone informed of activities and there are occasional guest speakers. Non-members may attend up to 3 meetings without charge. (* No meeting in January. Christmas meeting includes Hot Pot supper £6.00 for non-members). Email the Secretary on: secwyrearch@aol.com or call 0752 850 3710. For the bigger picture see our website on: www.wyrearchaeology. org.uk • Oil Painting Classes At mike hall`s dance studio preston old rd. (opp boars head) taught by a professional local artist. Monday night 7.00pm - 9-30pm.

Tuesday morning 10.30am - 1.00pm.

Tuesday night 7.00pm - 9.30pm. Thursday afternoon 1.00pm - 3.30pm. Contact Bob 07780804195 • The Sunday Walking Group The Preston based Sunday Walking Group organises guided walks each and every Sunday at 10:30. If you would like to get out into the local countryside at the weekend and enjoy a good walk and meet other likeminded people then please visit our Website www.thesundaywalkinggroup.com or contact Derek Harper on 07725 099502 for our Newsletter and more information.

Events this month • Sing a Song of Christmas with the Kirkham Singers Monday 16th December at 7.30 p.m in St Michael’s Church, Kirkham. Tickets are £6, children 14 and under £3; includes mulled wine and a mince pie. Available from Silverdell Bookshop, Kirkham; Cairns Chemist, Kirkham; Talking Heads, Wesham; any choir member; or you can pay at the door.

• Christmas Fair 15th December at The English Martyrs Church, Corner of Garstang Road / George’s Road, Preston, PR1. 12 Noon until 3pm. All welcome. Contact 01772 774394 for further information.

• Blood Donations ‘PLEASE CALL 0300 123 23 23 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE UP TO MIDNIGHT THE NIGHT BEFORE A SESSION’ Tuesday 3rd December Ashton Lea Social Club, 872 Blackpool Road, Lea Preston PR2 1XN. 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Thursday 5th December Fulwood, Our Lady and St Edwards Church, Marlborough Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9UE, 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Friday 13th December, Kirkham, Kirkham Community Centre, Mill Street, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2AN, 1.45pm – 3.45pm &

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5.00pm – 7.30pm Wednesday 18th December, Preston, Masonic Hall Ltd, Ashlar House, 2 Saul Street, Preston, PR1 2QU, 10am – 12pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm Friday 20th December, Preston, GHS Cultural Centre, South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8JN, 1.45pm – 3.45pm & 5.00pm – 7.30pm Friday 27th December, Garstang, Country Hotel & Golf Club, Garstang Road, Bowgreave, Garstang PR3 1YE, 10.00am-12.30pm & 2.00pm – 4.00pm • Harris Music Club Recitals take place from 1-2 pm in the Minster of St John The Evangelist, Church St, Preston on the second Wednesday of the month. The recital on the 11th December, will be given by Calum Huggan on Marimba and Percussion. Tickets at the door are £9 and include refreshments. In the New Year on the 15th January at 1-2pm the recital will be given by Soloists from Chetham’s School. This is an annual event which enables us to hear the artistes of the future before they are famous and charge more!

• Christmas Shopping Day Sunday 8th December, 10.30am to 3.30pm at Barton Village Hall, Garstang Road, Barton PR3 5AA, Various Stalls, Good variety of gift ideas, Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689. In aid of St. Lawrence Church Barton • Grand Charity Ball Guest Artist JOSH ADAMS, MC & D J DARREL

EDWARDS. Saturday 15th February at Barton Grange Hotel, Garstang Road, Barton, Nr. Preston, Tickets £45.00, Champagne Reception 7pm - Carriages 1am, Dress Code – Black Tie .

All proceeds to the Mind Charity No. 219830 . In Memory Of Peter Anthony James. To book or for information. Tel. 01995 640185 / 01772 864689 • Ladies Evening to be held at Evans Halshaw Preston on Wednesday 27th November. 7pm. Tickets £5 include reception drink on arrival, door ticket free raffle and refreshments. Come and look round the stalls and purchase your Christmas gifts. SPACE Christmas Cards on Sale and Entertainment contact Michelle on 07971 619111 or Hilary at the Space Centre on 01772 769391 for tickets. All proceeds from this event will purchase equipment for the space centre.

• ‘Vintage Jingle Bell Fete’ - Free admission!

Sunday 15th December, 10.30am - 3:00pm, Christ Church Hall, Victoria Road, Fulwood, Preston. Whilst perusing our fabulous range of stalls, allow the warmth, music and delightful festive refreshments, ease you into the seasonal spirit Indulgent home wares, superb vintage fashion and gifts, bespoke jewellery and eclectic luxuries, fused with an array of talented artisans from the county. We are also very proud to be supporting the Alzheimer’s Society and shall be drawing a beautiful raffle of prizes on the day.

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Preston City Council staff member reaches half century for service Becoming the council’s longest serving current member of staff at Preston City Council. Alan Rampling, the man responsible for bringing colour to the city’s parks and streets, is to receive his 50 years service award.

Alan started work with the council on 29th July 1963 as a ‘Young Gardener’ in the Miller Park greenhouses and has since worked on the Japanese Garden, Avenham Park and for fifteen years at the former Ashton Park Nursery greenhouses. He has spent the rest of his career at the Miller Park Nursery where he has been Head Gardener for over 30 years. Alan has led the nursery team and been the creative and design force behind the city’s award winning floral displays.

We have won six, highly prestigious, Royal Horticultural Society awards, including four gold medals and one ‘Best in Show’.

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He has worked on floats and displays for three Preston Guilds one being the Nick Park’s Wallace & Gromit characters. His floral depiction got the nod of approval from the man himself. Mayor of Preston Councillor Veronica Afrin said: “I am honoured to be awarding Alan Rampling for his fantastic achievements. For the major displays Alan has spent many hours of his own time in research and design preparation, in order to create something very special for the city. He has served this council and the people of our city with distinction and this award is to mark 50 years outstanding service to the city of Preston.’

Alan Rampling, Nursery Head Gardener said: ‘It’s been a privilege to work in horticulture at Preston City Council for the past 50 years doing a job that is so rewarding and that has given me a great deal of pleasure. I have been involved in many exciting projects down the years during which time I have met and worked alongside some amazing people.’

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Preston Guild 2012, Photo: George Green

Preston Guilders Win Top Tourism Award The volunteers of Preston Guild 2012, affectionately known as ‘Guilders’, have scooped a top tourism award at the Marketing Lancashire ceremony on 7 November 2013.

Preston City Council nominated the collective 250 Guilders in the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism’ category at the Marketing Lancashire annual awards, held at Blackburn Cathedral.

Councillor Tom Burns, cabinet member for culture and leisure, said: ‘This is a fantastic acknowledgement of the hard work and commitment that local people put into making Preston Guild 2012 so very special. I was very proud to accept the award, along with Rob Pratten (Guild Volunteer Co-ordinator) and four of the Guilders themselves. It was a great night

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