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Gaultheria

Use pots in contemporary design

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You may see a lot of these small shrubs in garden centres bearing their colourful red or purple berries at the moment, and they can be easily grown in pots of ericaceous compost or in a garden with lime-free soil in partial shade.

Gaultheria is most commonly seen as ground cover under rhododendrons or camellias, but if you want a taller variety you can choose G shallon, which grows to 1.5m, producing dark purple berries.

Others, such as G mucronata, are more suitable to add low-growing interest to containers or borders, with their large porcelain-like berries in shades of dark pink, red and white appearing in November.

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If you want the pot to make an impact, select the pot for its architectural shape rather than plant-holding abilities.

Sometimes the pot will provide more of a wow factor without a plant in it.

Male and female flowers are nearly always borne by different varieties, so you need to plant more than one type to be sure you will have berries. Female varieties include ‘Cherry Ripe’ and ‘Lilian’, while male types include ‘Thymifolia’ or ‘Male’.

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If you’ve loved horseradish with your roast beef this winter, why not try growing your own for an eye-poppingly hot accompaniment?

Buy plants from specialist herb nurseries, or some seed companies offer roots in their autumn catalogues for planting up in late winter or early spring.

Be warned, though, it’s an invasive perennial with deep roots that regrow when they’re broken off and, once established, can be as difficult to get rid of as ground elder.

Make a hole in the soil with a dibber and push a single root into it, thickest end uppermost, leaving the tip at ground level.

Grow it in a bottomless bucket sunk into the ground with its rim about an inch above the surface so that the roots don’t spread up there and to keep clumps in check.

Only the root of horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is used.

Plant three roots about 60cm apart for a good clump. Let the plants grow for two years before harvesting.

Dig up one plant in September or October, using the biggest roots for the kitchen and cutting off one of the thinner roots to replant.

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Buy identical pots for a strong statement - a row of three tall containers, for instance, will look more impressive than a group of pots of different shapes, sizes and colours.

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If you want a burst of colour in a space, consider using a pot rather than a plant for that purpose.

Things to do this month… n Make sure that tender and half-hardy fuchsias, remaining dormant in their pots, do not become completely dry. Spray any early growth with tepid water in the light to soften the wood, but do this sparingly. n When watering plants (sparingly) in the greenhouse, water them as early in the day as possible, so that surfaces are dry before nightfall. n Order new summerflowering bulbs and tubers from a reputable supplier.

Store them in shallow boxes or trays and keep in a dry, frostfree place until ready to plant.

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ROLL WITH THE WEATHER, SAYS DIARMUID

Diarmuid offers the following design tips to gardeners who want their garden to look good, whatever the weather:

ou would have thought that when he moved to a new house in Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland, Diarmuid Gavin, the enfant terrible of the gardening fraternity, would have wasted no time hauling in the diggers, landscaping materials, amazing plants and architectural altars.

Think again. The TV gardening maverick admits that it’s easy to talk about garden design, to lecture on it and write books about it, but he developed a fear of it when it came to his own plot.

“I bought a new home, a show house, with a perfectly simple garden - wooden fences, sloped lawn, some scalloped shaped allowing for outdoor living on two beds to the sides and that was levels. Freshly planted wisterias it. But for the life of me, I couldn’t are beginning to climb towards the decide on a good design which sky, wrapped around reclaimed would satisfy the family,” he says. cast iron pillars. The foundation is “I made the terrible mistake of in for a small summer house. ripping out everything that was “I shifted five tonnes of sieved here in the misguided belief that a topsoil in readiness for new raised clean sweep would provide some vegetable beds. The big plan is to clarity. And then I did... nothing... terrace - lawns, beds and borders. for ages.”

“However, the big lesson is The situation became so dire that - don’t do it my way. Just do as his local estate agent sheepishly I say.” approached and said Gavin was Gavin and his family live minutes making his job selling properties from the coast. Their garden very difficult because of the state enjoys a sunny aspect but, like the of the garden. rest of the country, there is plenty “The ignominy! So, something of rain. However, he has ploughed needed doing. Even then I ran away from the issue. I started work on and has achieved some measure of success in his choice indoors, knocking down walls, of planting. repainting and disposing of heavy “The difficulty in the last few years black curtains.”

Ever distracted with other projects, has been the either freezing or just plain cold winters. I like to the TV gardener says that his own battle against the elements and plot has progressed slowly. the echiums that are growing up “After some years I developed a plan and commissioned a beautiful against the sitting room window are testament to that - they have illustration. Now at least we know been burnt by frost but even now what the garden will look like. stand at a majestic 10ft high. If you “The heavy building work started are a gardener you roll with the - a beautiful two storey veranda now crosses the back of the house weather.”

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n Keep the overall design simple.

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n Turn your lawn into a welcoming green wide pathway, which almost acts as an arrow, drawing the eye or the visitor on a journey. n Keep the planting simple. Mass plant low-growing shrubs such as dwarf purple berberis for colour or clouds of Pittosporum tobira ‘Nanum’. n If your garden is extremely small, shaded or just damp, give up on a lawn altogether. It’s not going to repay any maintenance and you will spend years and fortunes bemoaning the brown patches and invasion of weeds and moss. Dig it up and replace it with a top quality artificial turf. This can be wonderful, a green carpet which always looks good, can be easily cleaned, allows rainwater and snow to drain away and doesn’t need cutting or feeding.

For a top-of-the-range brand, try Easigrass. n Consider what your specimens will look like all year round, not only when covered in foliage or flower.

If you’re planting a tree, why not try a multi-stemmed birch? When bare from October to April it still has a lovely sculptural shape.

Enhance this through the evening by uplighting through the use of a spotlight at its base. n Pay attention to a few detailed areas. Surprise and delight by framing your front door with a wonderful display of massed colour in pots. For instance, a mass of flowering cyclamen crammed into a ‘long Tom’ terracotta urn looks special and draws attention from less well tended parts of the garden.

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It has been called the most radical pension reform in almost a century.

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Preston News

Festival Fever will grip Prestons Moor Park in Summer

It is with great pleasure that we announce that UK Tribute Festivals, the team responsible for Festwich, an annual festival on St Mary’s Park in Prestwich, have decided that it is time to take the festival further afield. The team intend to host it at Moor Park, in Preston during summer 2015 Festival curator Jools Taylor said; ‘We have been in close discussions and planning with Preston Council for nearly a year and we are extremely excited to be bringing a new Festival to Preston in summer 2015 titled “Rockprest”. Our festivals are unique as they are free to attend, the ticket is free and all the attendees are asked to pay is the actual booking fee through the ticket outlets, which is never more than £2.50. “Rockprest” will be aimed at all ages and there will be something for everybody including two stages of music, thrill rides, kid’s rides, market area plus food and beer tents that cater for all tastes.’

Festwich has seen some of the best in tributes from around the UK and Europe including tributes to Arctic Monkeys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, Metallica and many more. For the Preston event the organisers are promising to deliver two full days, with over 30 acts of some of the greatest tribute acts, as well as up and coming talent. Tim Ross festival director said; ‘Moor Park Preston is an ideal site to host Rockprest as logistically it’s easily accessible, also the interest and requests to bring what 14

we do at Festwich to Preston has been unbelievable.’

Executive member of culture and leisure services, Councillor Veronica Afrin has said, ‘We are excited to welcome this new venture to Preston. “Rockprest” sounds like it will be a great experience for Prestonians of all ages and we’re pleased that UK Tribute Festivals chose us to be their next venue.’

The actual date and line up for Rockprest should be announced around now, with tickets being released early in the new year. Having seen how quickly Festwich tickets go, the organisers predict that Rockprest tickets won’t be around for long.

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Local people are being offered free training in useful career skills and the opportunity to give something back to their community at the same in an initiative launched by Citizens Advice aimed at attracting more volunteers.

Diane Gradwell, Lancashire West Chief Executive, said: ‘This will be a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to gain new skills at the same time as making a valuable contribution to the community. Whether they are unemployed, in further education, planning to return to work or simply looking for a better job, volunteering with the CAB can be a useful career step as well as immensely rewarding in itself. All we ask is that they have some basic IT skills and preferably see the course through to the end.

Very many of our volunteers have gone on to find good career work through their experience with CAB and there’s no reason why anyone else should not do the same.’

New bespoke training courses created by Lancashire West CAB could be the first step on the ladder for people to work in many new careers as well as preparing them to help others with the many issues they face in life, says the organisation.

Volunteers will undergo a series of tutorial sessions with licensed CAB trainers plus six months of practical experience working a day a week in one of the Bureau’s local centres. They can train in a number of skills including reception, telephone skills, client assessment and advice.

CAB training for Generalist Advisers is equal to a Level 3 qualification in Providing Initial Legal Information and Advice.

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Free skills training to be offered by CAB

Anyone interested in the training can call 01772 425912 or email volunteer@lw.cabnet. org.uk to find out more. Courses begin in January.

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Digital Launchpad For Preston - The Guild City On Lancashire Day, Preston took a leap forward into the digital age with a brand new showcase website for the city - www.prestonguildcity.co.uk The website’s clean and simple design features five main categories: Invest; Live & Work; Study; Visit; and What’s On. For the first time all information about Preston is located in one place.

The ‘What’s On’ section gives organisations the ability to upload their own events to the calendar and is envisaged will become the main events calendar for the city.

The ‘Invest’ sector provides businesses and investors with information on key project areas and opportunities within the city.

The ‘Visit’ section highlights attractions and activities - both indoors and outdoors, in and around the city centre.

Welcoming the launch of the new website for Preston, Councillor Peter Rankin - Leader of Preston City Council, said: ‘Preston is one of England’s brightest development hotspots and the city has huge potential. This new Guild City website is a great way to showcase everything Preston has to offer – especially to businesses and potential investors. Once again, Professor Ben Casey has given his time for free to work on this project and we are very grateful to him for all his help and expertise. It’s a true partnership with UCLan, Preston BID and the Council all working together for the benefit of Preston.’

Professor Ben Casey added: ‘Preston is a proud city with a great story to tell. We have something for everyone from wonderful people to a fantastic location; from a top class University to a thriving business sector. In the modern, digital world you have to have strong presence online, otherwise you are simply irrelevant. It’s about positioning Preston as a city that is ripe for investment, but also one that has a unique identity with a rich heritage and culture. By designing a strong

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brand and digital showcase for Preston, we can reach out to potential new businesses, investors, residents, visitors and students to the city. It is a tremendous honour to do this work for my home city and I am thrilled that my ideas have been taken on board so enthusiastically.’

Mark Whittle from Preston Business Improvement District said: ‘Preston is a great place to do business. Companies who set up businesses in Preston or re-locate their business to the city, tell us that the area and its people are key to their own business success. Our job now is to tell more people and share the benefits of Preston as a city, so that we can grow the local economy and create more jobs. This new website and digital showcase for Preston is exactly the way do this and it is a vital addition for the city.’

Phil Holifield from the University of Central Lancashire, also added: ‘The University’s main campus is right in the heart of Preston. Students choose UCLan not only for its reputation and quality of education, but because Preston is an excellent place to live, work, study and experience university life. As a key partner in Preston, we are delighted to play our part - to join forces with businesses and the Council to market Preston as the great city that it is.’

Norman Tenray, President of the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, said: ‘This is a tremendous step forward, at exactly the right moment in Preston’s development. We applaud the vision, which builds upon Preston’s proud cultural heritage, whilst being based on firm commercial foundations; encouraging members of the business community to act as ambassadors in promoting Preston - the Guild City, by advocating the opportunities our fantastic city has to offer and by influencing others to join us in becoming part of Preston’s ongoing success story. We have a duty to share our experiences for the benefit of the business community and encouraging more entrepreneurial thinking within our great county.’

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Preston Sports Awards Hits 10 The Walker Smith Way Preston Sports Awards, in association with Preston Guild Hall Ltd, will recognise 17 winners for their commitment, dedication and sporting achievement in the city.

The 10th ceremony is an annual sell-out to award sponsors and short-listed nominees, along with their friends and family who are eagerly awaiting the outcome. Among the successes at the 2014 awards, Preston Grasshoppers won Community Organisation of the Year after a very successful 12 months.

The club’s achievements included the development of their new Touch rugby initiative to encourage wider participation. The club provided free summer sessions on Moor Park, which attracted around 60 participants each week.

Chair of Preston Sports Forum, Peter Mason, said: ‘The Forum would like to thank the main sponsor Walker Smith Way Legal, Preston Guild Hall Ltd and the seventeen individual award sponsors in making the event the success it is to date. Without their continued support, the volunteers and the clubs in which they serve would not be recognised for their fantastic contribution to community sports provision in Preston. The organisation of the awards is an excellent example of partnership working between public, private and third sectors all coming together for the greater good of sports in the local area.’

Councillor Veronica Afrin, Cabinet member for leisure and culture, added: ‘I always look forward to the Preston Sports Awards in my calendar. It’s such a wonderful event for the city and for those who are nominated. Please take the time to think of a club or an individual who represents the ethos of a hardworking and committed volunteer, and complete your nomination form.’

Nominations are now open and can be accessed via the website www.preston.gov. uk/sportsawards or alternatively, printed copies can be found at your local leisure centres.

Preston Sports Awards 2015 takes place on Friday 13 March For information and tickets for the awards, please call Preston Council’s Sport and Health Development team on 01772 906182, or e-mail go2sportandhealth@preston.gov.uk

Nomination categories and their sponsors are:Coach of the year (aged 16 years plus) Sponsor – BMW Bowker Club of the year Sponsor – Surridge Sport Volunteer of the year (Adult – aged over 25 years) Sponsor – Jigsaw Training Volunteer of the year (Young up to 24 years) Sponsor – Frank Whittle Partnership Architecture Young Achiever Sponsor - Millers Taxis (in memory of Sam McCulloch) Achievement/Performance of the year (male junior) Sponsor – Walker Smith Way Legal Achievement/Performance of the year (female junior) Sponsor – McDade Roberts Achievement/Performance of the year (senior) Sponsor – ShoutNetwork.co.uk Service to Disability sport Sponsor – Preston’s College Team performance of the year (junior team) Sponsor – Evolve Document Solutions Ltd Team performance of the year (senior team) Sponsor – Skiddle.com School of the year (primary) Sponsor – GB Energy Ltd School of the year (secondary) Sponsor – Wallwork, Nelson & Johnson Community organisation of the year Sponsor – Holiday Inn Preston Higher/Further education team of the year Sponsor – Lancashire County Council Special recognition/service to sport Sponsor – University of Central Lancashire Lifetime achievement (doing sport for 20 years plus) Sponsor – John Turner Construction Group

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Freestyle For Moor Park Skate Park One of the UK’s leading skate park construction companies, Freestyle, has been awarded the contract to build a regional skate park as part of the Moor Park restoration.

The £320,000 skate park project is part of a £2.2million scheme to improve Moor Park, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Big Lottery, Preston City Council, Lancashire County Council and the University of Central Lancashire.

The skate park is a great opportunity for young people to be active and healthy. It has been developed in partnership with Preston Skatepark Projects, a community group representing the skaters of Preston.

Cabinet member for community and environment, Councillor Robert Boswell, said: ‘Building the skate park is only the start of the major restoration work to be carried out at Moor Park. The skate park will be centrally located in the park with good public transport links and car parking, providing an attraction for young people and their families from across Lancashire and the North West.’

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diversities, and provides another visitor attraction to enhance Preston’s offer.’

Bob Frost from Preston Skatepark Projects, added: ‘The skate park has been a 12 year campaign and we, as a user group, are thrilled that our vision will finally be realised.

Skateboarding offers those kids that don’t want to play team sports an alternative active lifestyle, when they want to do it, and on their own terms.’

• The skate park construction will be completed before the end of July 2015.

• There will be a programme of events and activities linked to the skate park including: taster sessions; skateboard tuition; and demonstrations.

• It also offers diversionary activities, helping to reduce crime, vandalism and antisocial behaviour.

• More information about the company, Freestyle, can be found on their website http://freestyleskateparks.com/ They are the UK’s oldest and largest skate park design and build company.

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Send listings to info@link-mag.co.uk KEY SERVICES Preston Police Station Lancaster Road North, Preston, Lancashire PR1 2SA Telephone 0845 1 25 35 454 NON EMERGENCY Fire Safety Advice & FREE Home Fire Safety Check 0800 169 1125 Gas Leaks (24 hour) 0800 111 999 Emergency Electricity 0800 195 4141 Water Burst/No Water 0845 746 2200 Electricity Northwest 0800 195 4141 Emergency Heating Repairs (24hour) 0845 074 4002 HEALTH Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane North, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HT. 01772 716565 St Catherine’s Hospice 01772 784210 Duty Chemist Sundays Lloyds 01772 254937 NHS Direct (24hr Service)Tel: 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Emergency Dental Service 01772 777397 Skelmersdale NHS Walk in Centre (15 miles from Preston) 01695 588640 Community Health Council Tel: 01772 259089 Brittle Bones Society, Longridge Branch 01772 784919

National Domestic Violence 0808 2000 247 NHS Stop Smoking 01772 644474 N.S.P.C.C Child Protection 0808 800 5000 Parent Line Plus 0808 800 2222 Pathways (Mental Health Resource Centre) 01772 324825 Preston Domestic Violence Services 24 hour Helpline; 01772 201601 RELATE (Relationship Counselling) 01772 717597 LOCAL SERVICES Preston City Council 01772 906900 Lancashire County Council 0300 123 6701 Abbeyfield Society 01772 863034 Anchor (Housing) 0845 140 2020 Harvest Housing Group 01772 765 600 Environment Agency 0800 80 70 60 (24hr) www.environment-agency.gov.uk Neighbourhood Watch www.neighbourhoodwatch.net

CHARITY Age Concern Central Lancashire 01772 552850 Barnardo’s shop 01772 882269 British Heart Foundation 01772 253 435 British Red Cross 0844 871 8000 Cancer Research UK 01772 881 713 HELPLINES Caritas Care Ltd 01772 732313 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 Cats Protection Preston 0845 177 0708 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Galloway’s Society for the Blind 01772 Alcoholic Anonymous 0845 769 7555 744148 CancerHelp (Preston) Ltd 01772 793344 Gift92 (Guild Initiative for Furniture Trust) Child Death Help Line 0800 282 986 01772 716572 Child Line 0800 1111 Save the Children Shop 01772 717727 Cruse Bereavement Help Line Ummah Welfare Trust 01772 253040 01772 686668 Drugs Talk to Frank 0800 776600 TRANSPORT Discover, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Blackpool Airport 01253 343434 Service 01772 825492 Manchester Airport 0871 271 0711 Fylde Citizens Advice Bureau UK Passport Advice 0300 222 0000 01772 682588 Coast Guard Services Heartbeat (Cardiac Rehabilitation/ 0151 931 3343 / 0151 931 3341 Support) 01772 717147 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Help Direct 0303 3331021 Preston Community Transport Mental Health Help Line 0500 639 000 01772 204667 Missing People 0500 700 700 (24hr) Preston Tourist Information Centre National Debt Line 0808 808 4000 01772 253731

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101 NON-Emergency Number to Lancashire Constabulary CRIMESTOPPERS 0800 555 111 111 NON-Emergency NHS Medical Advice Number

Traveline Service 0871 200 22 33 National Express 08717 818 181 National Rail 08457 48 49 50 Northern Rail 0845 600 1159 Transpennine Express 0845 600 1671 Virgin Trains 08457 222 333 OFFICIAL BODIES Consumer Advice 0845 04 05 06 www.consumerdirect.gov.uk Tax Credit Help Line 0845 300 3900 www.hmrc.gov.uk TV Licensing 0844 800 6772 Citizens Advice Bureau 01772 822416 RSPCA 0300 1234 999 (National) RSPCA Animal Centre 01772 792553 Social Services 01772 254868

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Preston News

Guild Mayor and Stewards – (left-right) Cllr Ken Hudson; Cllr Bill Shannon; Guild Mayor Cllr Carl Crompton; Cllr Jonathan Saksena

The 2012 Illuminated Guild Book Reaches Completion Preston is the only place in Britain which still celebrates a Guild – every 20 years. In 2013 illustrator and calligrapher Robin Utracik of Northern Studios was commissioned to produce the 27th Guild Book as a record of the 2012 Guild Court.

Preston is the only place in Britain which still celebrates a Guild – every 20 years.

In 2013 illustrator and calligrapher Robin Utracik of Northern Studios was commissioned to produce the 27th Guild Book as a record of the 2012 Guild Court.

The ancient right and tradition of holding a Guild was first granted to Preston in its first Royal charter in 1179. The medieval Guild focused around the burgesses or freemen of Preston who had the right to trade in the town. Burgesses were required to attend a Guild Court to ensure their membership and rights were passed down from father to son. Guild Courts were held from the 1300s and the first surviving list of the members of the Guild was made in 1397.

These initially took the form of rolls but over time developed into bound books – each reflecting the time they were made.

The 2012 book follows the traditional format of the previous books, but takes its inspiration from the 1952 Guild Book and the 2012 Preston Guild. Alongside the lists of councillors and burgesses are illustrations of Preston landmarks, Guild events and a watercolour portrait of the 2012 Guild Mayor, Councillor Carl Crompton.

Current Mayor of Preston, Councillor Nick Pomfret, said: ‘Many of the previous Guild Books are beautiful works of art in their own right, and this record of the 2012 Guild is no exception. Robin has done a fantastic job and I’m sure this will bring back many wonderful memories of what was a brilliant occasion in Preston’s recent history.’

• The 2012 Guild Book will be displayed in the Harris Museum & Art Gallery before taking its place with the 26 other Guild Books stored in Lancashire Archives.

• The 2012 Guild Book will be signed by the Guild Mayor, Councillor Carl Crompton, before full Council on Thursday 11 December at 1pm at Preston Town Hall.

• The book will also be signed by the 2012 Clerk of the Guild, Lorraine Norris, Chief Executive at Preston City Council.

• Illustrator and calligrapher, Robin Utracik, hails from Preston and studied art in and around Lancashire before setting up in business over 30 years ago.

• Robin was commission by Lancashire County Council to produce an illuminated address for Her Majesty The Queen commemorating the Diamond Jubilee. He also is a Trustee of the Preston Pals War Memorial Trust and designed the Memorial which is now on show at Preston Railway Station.

• The traditional blue binding which features the Guild ‘G’ branding, was completed by bookbinder Peter Doyle.

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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

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SHAROE GREEN LIBRARY 8 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8ED. Tel: 0300 123 6703 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)

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PRESTON FLOWER CLUB Do you love flowers and gardening? Are you free one Wednesday afternoon a month? Then come along to our friendly and exciting Flower Club. The Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except June, August and December) at St Martin’s Hall, Broadway, Fulwood PR2 9TH, at 2 pm. A fabulous floral demonstrator takes to the stage to delight us with some stunning floral arrangements. Not to mention regale us with their stories, teach us a thing or two about arranging flowers as well as sharing their knowledge of plants and flowers. Take part in the raffle and you could win one of their creations to take home with you. We also have a bring and buy stall and refreshments. A wonderful afternoon with flowers and great company – all for under £3 per month if you are a member. Visitors pay £5 per visit. We warmly welcome visitors and new members from throughout the region. Contact Sara for more info 01772 866171.

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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. Reg charity no: 1051194-7.

Patrons: BBC Football Pundit Mark Lawrenson, Stephen Bayliss, ITV ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter Ranvir Singh and First Patron,the late Sir Tom Finney Info: Karen (01772) 524414 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ROSEMERE CANCER FOUNDATION COFFEE SHOP, ROYAL PRESTON HOSPITAL Do you have time to volunteer in a rewarding role at 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’. Rosemere Coffee Shop Ltd. Registered Charity No: 1131583 For more information, give Marion a call on 01772 718252

PRESTON BRANCH OF SAVE THE CHILDREN Always looking for new volunteers, so do get in touch if you want to make a difference to children’s lives here in the UK and more than 120 countries worldwide. Save the Children is working with Syrain refugees and the ebola crisis.

To join Preston’s Save The Children, email on f.seth@btinternet.com or tel 01772 864266.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Lancashire Community Car Scheme. Operated

by Preston Community Transport Ltd. Charity No. 1114100. If you have a car, can spare an hour or so a week and want to assist people in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Julie on 01772 516208 GIFT (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 01772 716572 PRESTON SAMARITANS You can make an amazing difference at Samaritans.

Our volunteers are changing lives every day, and developing valuable skills and friendships along the way. Volunteers are the heart of Samaritans. We welcome and value every volunteer, from all walks of life. Whatever your interests, experience or skills, we have a role for you. Volunteers give up a few hours of their time every few weeks to help support people around the UK find their way, through whatever is troubling them. Come to an information night to find out more. For more information ring 01772 822022 or www.samaritan.org/volunteer-us

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For more information visit our website www.girlguiding. org.uk or email Helen- stmichaelsbrowniespreston@ outlook.com

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

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) TULKETH TENNIS Tennis for beginners Adults and Juniors . Friendly sociable groups welcome new and beginner players.

Short Tennis every Wednesday and Thursday 10.30 12 , indoor sessions in The sports hall at Playfootball, Tag lane, Ingol. Adult beginner and intermediates - outdoor every Tuesday @ 1.45pm, and Monday at 7.15. Learn at your own pace in friendly groups.

Juniors sessions evenings from 4 .15 and Saturdays.

All enquiries welcome contact Angela 07966315241 SPIRIT LIGHT SPIRITUALIST CENTRE Top Mediums Every Tuesday. Starts 19.30. Healing from 19.15. All welcome. £3 door donation includes a cuppa and a chat with friendly like minded people. Gt Eccleston Village Centre, The Square. PR3 0YB. 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.

Steve Dewitt on 01772 731576 FULWOOD TENNIS CLUB Highgate Avenue, Fulwood. 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.

Contact Jane on 07708 182036 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 Dobbies Garden Centre, Blackpool Road, Clifton, Preston PR4 0XL.With professional artist Les Darlow.

Last Sunday of every month. www.lesdarlow.com, lesdarlow@sky.com, T: Les 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 subcontrabass flute in the country! Our website is www. prestonflutegroup.co.uk take a look and get in touch!

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TABLE TENNIS FOR SENIORS Small group meets every Monday 2pm - 3pm at Fulwood Leisure Centre. Minimal charge - average ability. New members welcome.

Call 01772 716210 or just turn up at the Centre.

PRESTON FOLK DANCE CLUB Meet every Monday at 7.30 admission £1.50 at Galloway Hall, Brackenbury Rd, Fulwood, Preston.

Tel.01772 745813 or 01257 791323 PRESTON CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB St Walburge’s Gardens, Weston Street, Preston PR2 2QJ. The beginners lessons start on the 23rd but run right through the winter, it makes it more difficult to pick up if you are not there at the beginning of the term.

Monday afternoon 12.50 start Assisted social Bridge no partner required. Monday evening 7.05 start duplicate bridge. Tuesday evening lessons 7.15 start no partner required. Wednesday afternoon 12.50 start duplicate bridge no partner required. Thursday evening 7.05 duplicate pairs partner required. Friday evening 7.05.

Duplicate pairs partner required 1st Saturday of the month 7.05 start Duplicate Pairs. For further information visit the website. www.prestonbridgeclub.co.uk or Email. prestonbridgeclub@gmail.com Tel 01772 720060 RAMBLERS PRESTON GROUP Join the Ramblers Preston Group for walks in Lancashire fresh air, exercise, lovely countryside what more can you ask for? 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 along 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.

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 PRESTON FORUM PROBUS CLUB Retired or semi-retired men and ladies - come and listen to interesting and varied speakers. We meet at 10am every other Thursday at Broughton Parish Church Hall, Broadway, Fulwood.

Info: Dave Cope on 01772 863417 TITTLE TATTLE IN THE TOWN (MORECAMBE) Thursdays 10 – 12 Morecambe Library. Come and meet new people, make new friends.Cake, Games, Biscuits, Coffee, Quizes, Fruit, Enjoy, Tea, Fun, Laughter. Contact us for more information or just turn up and enjoy: phone 01524 383394. email office@ mypostivefuture.net 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, Ashton-on-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. Marie on 01772 493098.

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2 free classes. Classes for all abilities throughout preston, children from 5years plus, adult classes, family and junior classes available. Family discount on classes etc. Learn self defence, get fit build confidence and have fun.

T: Karen 07739309960, www.prestontaekwondo.co.uk 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 like-minded people then please visit our Website www. thesundaywalkinggroup.com or contact Derek Harper on 07725 099502 for our Newsletter and more information.

GARSTANG GATORS For weekly lessons, competitive training and keep fit swimming, we have sessions up to age 21 on Fri/ Sat/Sun/Mon at Garstang YMCA and Lancaster Uni pools. Swimmers compete in North Lancs Micro and Sub leagues, local galas at Blackpool, Preston and Kendal and the popular Annual Champs. We get Olympic training from top swimmers and coaches like Rob Bale, Glen Robinson, Nick Gillingham. One of the friendliest clubs around, please call in on a Fri/Sun session and say hi.

Sue Roome 01995 603885 www.garstangasc.org.uk STOP SMOKING DROP-IN CLINICS A number of stop smoking drop-in clinics are running in Central Lancashire for people who need help quitting smoking. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s stop smoking service is urging quitters not to struggle on their own but to get in touch! The Quit Squad are holding the sessions at locations in Central Lancashire to enable people to book an appointment or simply drop in for free expert help and advice.

The drop-in sessions take place every week at the following locations: Monday 5pm-7pm: Minerva Health Centre, Preston, Thursday 5pm-7pm: St Mary’s Health Centre, Penwortham , Saturday 9am-11am Minerva Health Centre, Preston. A number of one-to-one clinics are also available for people who would like to book a specific appointment. To find out more please visit www. lancashirecare.nhs.uk and search ‘stop smoking clinics’.

The Quit Squad can be contacted on 01772 644474 or please visit www.quitsquad.nhs.uk SPRINGFIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walk. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston.

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KRAFTWORKS Freckleton Methodist Church Hall, Kirkham Road, Freckleton, PR4 1HS. a voluntary run craft group who meet fortnightly on a Monday evening 7pm – 9pm.

Come along to our relaxed and friendly craft group and take part in the craft activities, wow your friends and family with your creativity and make new friends.

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FREEBOOTERS RAMBLING CLUB Local pick up points by coach on the second Sunday of each month from South Shore Blackpool to Preston via Lytham St.Annes. Three fully led graded walks mainly to the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

Fare £10. New members welcome.

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LINE DANCING IN PRESTON EVERY TUESDAY Come along and join in the fun, singles, couples, groups. Meet new friends and keep fit. All levels, beginners welcome. BAC/EE Sports and Social Club, South Meadow Lane, Broadgate, Preston More Info call Dougie on 07815533645 BROUGHTON & DISTRICT TENNIS CLUB Whittingham Lane, Broughton. Tennis for all ages and abilities! Whether it’s social tennis, team tennis or tennis coaching you are after, we cater for everyone! Come along on Monday evening Club Night 6-7.30pm for either ‘Turn Up and Play’ mix in social or a beginners coaching squad. We have 5 floodlit courts available. For more details of this or any aspect of the tennis club call Helen, secretary 01772 495517 or David White, resident coach 07736 739783 or email broughtontennis@hotmail.co.uk BARKING MAD MONTHLY COFFEE MORNINGS We meet at Dobbies Garden Centre, Newton. Bringing together dog lovers who have a dog and love looking after another dog or dog lovers who miss having a dog and enjoy looking after a dog on a part time basis.

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For details of the next coffee morning phone Alison on 07786438067 or e-mail alison.gledhill@barkingmad. uk.com 3 IN 1 GENTLE EXERCISE CLASS Unique combination of Pilates, yoga, and gentle aerobics. Feel fitter and more relaxed. Improve your posture and flexibility. Friendly, none competitive atmosphere. Tuesday & Thurdsday (except first Thurs of the month) mornings 9:30am–10:30am. £4 per session.

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GREAT ECCLESTON MARKET DAY The market takes place every Wednesday from 9am – 4pm. For information on Great Eccleston Market call 07590 043238 9TH PRESTON GUIDES Girlguiding is a fun way for girls aged 10-14 to meet people and to try activities which are new to you. We meet every Tuesday at 19:30-21:00 at Christ Church Hall on Victoria Road in Fulwood and run activities such as crafts, games, challenges and camps. Guides is a fantastic opportunity to get involved as part of a team and also as an individual. We will be restarting 9th September after the summer holidays. Come and see for yourself!

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 SEQUENCE DANCING Saturday Evenings 7-30pm-10-00pm @ Galloway Hall, Brackenbury Road, Fulwood Preston PR2 3BS Everyone Welcome. Contact Susan 01253 400081 DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for someone with dementia and would like to come along for a chat and a coffee and to meet other carers in the same circumstances, then come along to the dementia support group. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at St. Michaels Church Church Street Kirkham between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Contacts Carole 01772 682144 or Jean 01772 468918.

YOGA CLASSES Day and evening classes for all ages & abilities( including pregnant ladies) in Garstang. Catterall Village Hall: Monday & Friday Evenings & Saturday Mornings, Cabus Village Hall: Monday & Wednesday Mornings, Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall: Wednesday Evenings.

Contact Sam on 07985 581888 or email ysas@hotmail. co.uk or go to www.yogaspiritandstrength.co.uk SPIRITUAL HEALING Every Sunday 5 pm - 6pm, Preston Ethical Spiritualist Church, 16 Newton Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1DY. Info: Maria Welch T: 07742 876747 PRESTON & DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) This group is designed to provide physical and mental stimulation for retired people. We have a monthly meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Great Room at PNE with a visiting speaker. In addition we have over 40 interest groups which mostly meet at St. Cuthbert’s Church Centre on Lytham Road, Preston.

For more information visit our website www.u3asites. org.uk/preston or contact Ken on 01772 437434 or email kennethjamesyoude@hotmail.com CRAFT CLUB 2nd Ashton St. Andrew’s Scout Room, Tulketh Road, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1EQ. 1st and 3rd Friday in the month, 10.00am - 12.00pm. Craft material will be provided or bring your own craft items with you. From Card Making, Scrapbooking, Decoupage, Decopatch, Sewing, Knitting, Crochet and lots lots more. Come along for a coffee and a chat. £3.50 per session.

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PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS SOCIAL SQUASH Every Sunday Night. 3 squash courts and shared facilities with the famous Grasshoppers Rugby Club, including a members bar which is open every night of the week. Just turn up, we play social Squash every Sunday night from 7pm. Any questions email prestongrasshoppers@hotmail.com or call Colin 07973 254 324 LIKE TO SPEAK WELSH? Clwb Siarad meets first Thursday every month from 10.00-12.00 in The Harris Museum & Library (nonfiction lending section) in Preston. All welcome; beginners, rusty and fluent to learn and share the language. www.welshclubpreston.org. please note, meetings will be second Thursday in month in January and April 2015.

PRESTON AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY Meet at the Lonsdale Club, Fulwood Hall Lane PR2 8DB every Thursday evening from 7PM. We offer instruction and Examinations at all 3 levels (Foundation Intermediate and Advanced ) Email john@ engineer.com for more info NFSH HEALING TRUST Every Tuesday at the Quaker hall in St. Georges Road the NFSH Healing Trust holds a ‘drop in’ evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30. All the healers observe the NFSH code of practice. The NFSH Healing Trust is a charitable organisation, charity number:- 1094702.

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