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to your Preston North Magazine. The Awesome Autumn is upon us! It’s a fantastic time with exciting events as the nights grow shorter: We have Halloween to look forward to, followed closely by Bonfire Night, so why not find out how to make Jack-o’-Lanterns inside? If you have any events planned over the next few months, make sure they get listed FREE in LINK-MAG monthly magazine, now covering 20,000 homes in Lancaster. We’ve had a fantastic September dealing with more new businesses and enquiries, and we’re looking forward to continued growth over the coming months with even more new areas. We’ve supported Stanah School with Hi Vis vests for their pupils on trips out, so that they will be safe and visible. If you have any sponsoring options around Lancaster, please let us know. Well done to last month’s winner: Lesley Tague for the Where Am I? Competition. £50 is on its way. Have a great Halloween, and see you next month!

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Sweet Potato and Blackberry Cheesecake processor and pulse until the Method: mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Preheat the oven to 150°C/gas The cheesecake, created Italian mark 2 and line a 25cm/8in spring- Mix together with the melted butter celebrity chef and sweet potato form cake tin. To make the sweet and chocolate, if used. Spoon the lover Felice Tocchini, has a mixture into the bottom potato compote, of the prepared cake tin surprise sweet potato compote place the spices and press down firmly. in the centre, which is flavoured in a non-stick Make the cheesecake pan and warm with aromatic star anise and filling by mixing the them up without cardamom. • Instead of eggs, vanilla seeds and burning them. Add making one large Preparation Time: 30 minutes sugar together. Add the the sweet potato, cheesecake, Cooking Time: 40 minutes mascarpone and beat cover, shake you can make until well combined. For the sweet potato compote: together and cook little individual Add the flour and mix. for 1 minute. Add 2 cardamom pods cheesecakes for Remove and discard half the orange a dinner party – 1 star anise the spices from the juice and cook, better still, they 250g sweet potatoes, peeled and covered, for 1-2 sweet potato. Fold the can be prepared cut into 1/2cm dice sweet potato into the minutes. After the day before. Juice of 1 orange cheese mixture. Pour 2 minutes add 1tbsp honey into the cake tin and the honey and then drizzle over the mix. Transfer to For the blackberry purée: blackberry purée.Bake a cold container 125g blackberries the cheesecake for 40 minutes, and cover. Make the blackberry 2tsp sugar or until the cheesecake is set purée by placing the berries and sugar into a pan with 1tbsp water and lightly golden on top. When For the cheesecake base: cooked, remove from the tin, and and cook on a low heat until the 220g oat biscuits berries becomes mushy. Blend to leave to cool down before serving. 60g butter, melted a puree before passing through 30g dark chocolate, chopped a fine sieve into a bowl. Set (optional) aside. To make the cheesecake © Felice Tocchini 2014 base place the biscuits in a food www.lovesweetpotatoes.com Serves: 10

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Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Rice and Spice Serves: 4 With a beautiful British summer almost behind us, bring warmth to the table this autumn with a colourful dish packed with flavour. The succulent roasted tomatoes combined with aromatic and warming spices are sure to brighten that evening meal. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 12-14 large heritage or heirloom tomatoes 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling 2 shallots, chopped 1 stick of celery, finely chopped 100g basmati and wild rice A pinch of chilli flakes The leaves from 1 sprig of rosemary, finely chopped 300ml hot vegetable or chicken stock 100g Manchego cheese, chopped

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Breeze Challenge Event is Coming British Cycling’s Breeze network and Preston City Council are counting the days as this year’s inaugural Breeze Challenge Events quickly draw upon us. With just four weeks before hundreds of women take to the streets of Preston for the challenge ride, there’s a still lot to get excited about as well as get involved in the fun yourself. In response to calls from within the women’s recreational cycling community for greater ride options and more challenging rides, British Cycling introduced Breeze Challenge Events, providing women increased endurance ride options. The Breeze Challenge Events are tailored to extend the social culture of the Breeze network, while providing an opportunity for riders to come together and celebrate all the success and growth of women’s cycling. This first year of Breeze Challenge Events will see two events staged in Coventry & Warwickshire on Sunday 5 October and in Preston & Lancashire on Sunday 12 October. With both a 50km and a 100km route at each event, it is hoped such a choice will enable a broad range of riders the opportunity to take part in the challenge ride, whether a first time sportive rider or a more seasoned cyclist. With just over a month to go before the events, there is still time to get involved. With Breeze Challenge Event training rides scheduled all over the country, and excitement building on social media forums, there really hasn’t ever been a better time to get on your bike. With tips, advice and support available on the Breeze Challenge Website and Breeze network social media pages, a chance to win a signed Team GB cycling jersey and a great day in store, surely this is a must for all women cycling enthusiasts? However, the fun isn’t just reserved for the riders. A Breeze Challenge Event Village is being staged at UCLan Sports Arena, hosting activities and entertainment for families and spectators. With sports taster sessions; free local guided bike rides; cycle obstacle course; circus skills; pedalpowered smoothies and jukebox; bouncy castles; face painting; arts & crafts; along with a host of other stalls and activities, the Event Village will provide the start and finish locations to the rides themselves, as well as a great base from which to enjoy the day. Natalie Justice, Women’s Network Project Manager at British Cycling, said: ‘Whether you’re an experienced endurance rider, or looking to push yourself to the next level, these Breeze Challenge Events will not only provide great 12

TOP: Tanja Slater with Mayoress of Preston, Barbara Pomfret, at the Breeze Challenge Event launch in August 2014 – courtesy of Preston City Council ABOVE: Breeze Sportive – courtesy of British Cycling

riding, but even greater fun. We can’t wait to welcome our riders to the day, as well as see everyone enjoying themselves at the Event Village. It will be a fantastic day for women’s recreational cycling, and I hope many people come and enjoy the fun. Breeze network ambassador and Commonwealth Gold medallist, Lizzie Armistead added: “As a proud ambassador for British Cycling’s Breeze programme, I’ve been so pleased to see these new events taking shape. We need more challenge rides like this – it’s so important for showcasing women’s cycling. We hope to see as many people enjoying the day as possible - you’re going to be part of something really special!’ Cabinet member for leisure and culture, Councillor Veronica Afrin, said: ‘This type of event is a very welcome addition to the Preston calendar, and I’m sure women from far and wide will want to sign up and see for themselves the picturesque Lancashire landscape. I am very proud that the council is involved in this partnership with British Cycling and we are able to offer a fantastic day out for riders, their families and spectators alike.’ To sign up or find out more about Breeze Challenge Events, visit www.breezechallenge. com

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With 44 locations, over 160 acts and 200 music performances over five days, Lancaster Music Festival is preparing for what might be Lancaster’s busiest weekend ever at their first unofficial Bank Holiday starting early on Thursday October 9th and finishing early on Tuesday October 14th at 1am. With the award winning festival’s line-up finally confirmed, the festival brochure hot off the press and the website bursting with acts from blues, rock, folk, indie, EDM, funk, soul to samba, brass bands, vaudeville, classical and choral it is expected that Lancaster Music Festival will be the busiest weekend Lancaster has ever seen and certainly it’s most musical. That was the case in 2013 and this year is set to build on that. Along with local favourites such as the highly irreverent edgy country of Lumberjack Cowboy Heartbreak Trucking Company, blistering indie with Carpe and Lake Komo, samba act Batala, 60’s Hammond groove with Get Carter, classical ensembles from players from the Haffner Orchestra and the nationally known pop act Lovely Eggs there will be acts from around the UK including 2014 Open Mic UK winner and BBC Introducing pick Heidi Browne, Southampton acoustic duo Eagle & Weeks, Manchester’s one man band genius Paddy Steer and another Mancunian with seriously fast fingers Franco and the Dreadnought to name a few. The festival’s international programme will again feature Viennese songbird Marina Zettl (her 3rd year at the festival), a Vienna newcomer with Armenian fire, Ozlem Bulut, a Swedish neo-folk band with the deceptively descriptive sobriquet of Gibrish, a bombshell of a west coast rock and roller top 40 in the form of the racy Lacy Younger, soul sensation Andria Simone from Toronto (who will also close the festival on Monday night), deliciously deft modern jazz from Tel Aviv’s Shalosh, Ghanaian drum and chant from Kakatsitsi and the blistering funk rock of New Jersey power trio Sensory Hoverload. The festival is free and all the city venues are within easy walking distance of each other while a regular bus service connects with Lancaster University.

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This year also welcomes some new venues including at least one bank (incidentally, the banks will be open during the “unofficial bank holiday weekend”), a music shop, two additional outdoor squares including the newly installed plinth in Market Square, a wine and beer shop, a horse drawn beer wagon, and of course Lancaster Castle. For the first time in 1000 years Lancaster Castle will be hosting live bands with 23 concerts over the three days. Entry to the Castle is a nominal £1. Only one venue is ticketed for nationally known acts and the fees are nominal even there. The festival will also host street theatre, mini ale festivals and plenty of food both in the venues and the market stalls. The event is family friendly during the day and evening with adults being able to enjoy live music through the wee hours with at least one venue open 24 hours and another two licensed to 4am. The 64 page festival brochures produced by @Lancaster Magazine are available NOW in the participating venues and Lancaster and Morecambe Visitor Information Centres and costs £1. General enquiries to: info@ lancastermusicfestival.com. Please note: Music applications for the festival ended on July 1st. The festival is still accepting sponsorship up until September 25th (for specific events only). Any one interested can contact the festival coordinator Ben Ruth at info@lancastermusicfestival.com.

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EVERGREEN GARDENING

orders can look so lifeless at this time of year as perennials have died down while deciduous trees have shed their leaves, which is where evergreens come into their own.

Of course, some might just associate evergreens with the columnar conifers so often dotted in among other specimens in the flower border to give height, structure and some colour throughout the year, but you can also feature evergreens in rock gardens, as feature plants in the shrub border and to add vibrance and form to containers. The usual evergreen suspects include azaleas, heathers and laurels, but with careful suiting and siting, there’s a wealth of evergreens which can provide so much more interest. Don’t think that evergreen is just green - look for flowering evergreens which can provide a splash of colour when flowers are non-existent. Plant Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ to give the border a yellow feature, or Photinia fraseri ‘Red Robin’ to provide dazzling red foliage in spring. Pepper the border with variegated specimens such as Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’, which is spotted with gold to give an eye-catching contrast to other less colourful plants in winter. Aim to include both colourful evergreens and deciduous shrubs with either fine flowers or stunning autumn foliage. In general, shrubs tend to go at the back and in the middle of the border, herbaceous perennials at the middle and in front. Aim to have around the same number of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees. It’s not only winter when evergreens can come into their own. You may have thought conifers were boring, but they can be used effectively within a hot colour scheme to produce a modern look and are ideal as a feature planting within a low maintenance gravel garden.

For a really hot combination try Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ with its pendant arches of red flowers alongside the conifer Thuja ‘Rheingold’. The thuja’s adult foliage, a rich, deep old gold, is brilliant in winter as the cold temperature enhances the colour even more. Add low growing Berberis thunbergii ‘Darts Red Lady’ with bright yellow heleniums and this will give real warmth all year around. Conifers can be used to create a classy combination for a sunny position with an emphasis on contrasting colours from the cool end of the colour spectrum. Use the upright columnar Juniperus chinensis ‘Pyramidalis’ with its prickly glaucous leaves in combination with the purple-leaved smoke bush Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’. Add the silver aromatic leaves of Artemesia ‘Powis Castle’ underplanted with the ground hugging Persicaria affinis ‘Darjeeling Red’ with its bright red flowers and large deep-green leaves. Avoid grouping too many similar conifers together. Go for some contrast and add colour with blue, orange, yellow and gold types. There are even conifers that turn mauve in the winter such as Crytomeria japonica ‘elegans compacta’ which look stunning against snow. They can also be used as a background to other plants. Try dark green behind flaming-red tulips, or blue-grey foliage behind red or blue flowering plants. Remember though that evergreen doesn’t necessarily mean indestructible. Make sure the plant is suitable for the place you’re going to put it because an evergreen is not always winter hardy. And ensure that the variety of shrub or tree you are choosing is evergreen, especially when the genus is a wide one. Check the labels of lonicera, berberis, viburnum and rhododendron, for instance, of which there are both evergreen and deciduous varieties. Conifers are low-maintenance plants, requiring only occasional trimming, provide shelter for garden wildlife all year and are a favourite of goldcrests and coal tits, providing structure by adding height to delineating areas.

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Euonymus

You may have to stifle a yawn at the thought of buying another little evergreen euonymus, probably E. fortunei, for your winter pots or hanging baskets, but don’t knock it as it will often brighten up a spot in winter where nothing else will grow. These evergreen types and particularly the variegated varieties are probably the best of all ground covers in winter borders and under trees. They will grow in virtually any soil in both sun and partial shade, are easy to keep in check and can look pretty impressive against a shady wall. There are some which can be used as climbers, clinging to the wall like ivy, such as the white-edged ‘Silver Queen’.

But if you want a true splash of autumn colour go for the deciduous spindle bush, Euonymus alatus, which grows to 2m (6ft) high and 2m (6ft) wide and produces a spectacular display of moltencrimson leaves and later reveals unusual corky flanges up and down the stems.

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When preparing the ground in autumn, don’t add manure or compost because the crop won’t like it, and choose a sunny spot. Mix the seed with sand to avoid sowing too thickly and rake a general purpose fertiliser into the surface two weeks before sowing. The seedlings can be thinned out when they are big enough to handle. To store carrots over the winter, lift them and cut off the leaves to about 1cm above the crowns and then place the roots between layers of dry sand in a strong box, making sure they’re not touching. Store them in a shed and remove any roots which show signs of rotting. They should keep until about March.

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Goonies Never Say Die pictured performing at the ArcTanGent Festival near Bristol in The Cheeky Keys pictured performing at The Blue Room August 2014 will play The Blue Room on 9th October. Photo: Mike Collyer where they will return to on Fri 10th October

Blackpool Music Festival 2014 Set across 30 venues across the fylde coast and featuring over 160 acts, this festival now in it’s second year is set to revitalise the local music scene Now in it’s second year of operation The Blackpool Music Festival is the biggest indoor multi-venue celebration of music on the fylde coast. Featuring a whole host of musical styles and genres across the board, there will be something for everyone across the many venues from St Annes through Blackpool and up to Poulton. There are between 25 -30 venues in total with over 160 acts over four days, it is a community led urban festival and all venues will be offering free admission. Festival stewards will be selling programmes and all the money raised will be donated to Streetlife Blackpool, a local charity providing support, shelter and direction to help vulnerable young people find their way. Although it mainly focuses on the wealth of local talent that we have on the Fylde Coast there are acts appearing from all over the Country and iThe Blue Room will even feature a host of acts from across Europe on Sat 11th Oct. Selected highlights include: Thu 9th: The Blue Room - Goonies Never Say Die, Peur, Sky Valley Mistress, Dinosaurs Are S*** Dragons. The Golden Eagle - Sonic Jam Project. The Galleon Bar - Luke Neptune & Chris Hodder. The Old Town Hall - Jess Allan. Uncle Tom’s Cabin - Higher Ground, The Great

Tune Robbery. Fri 10th: The Blue Room - The Cheeky Keys, Northern Structure. The Golden Eagle - Dirty Work, John Banks. The Galleon Bar -Jamie Bosanko, Freshman . The Old Town Hall - The Lost Archives, The Tiny Minds. Uncle Tom’s Cabin - AAAK, Ronin, The Poly-Esters. Sat 11th: The Blue Room - The Colours, Go Around Captain. The Golden Eagle - Kudos, Jekyll. The Galleon Bar - Captain Pierre & The Galleonaires. The Old Town Hall - Shiver, Wild Honey. Uncle Tom’s Cabin - Little Green Wheels, Linda Campbell Band. Sun 12th: The Blue Room - T E Morris, Elizabeth Preston. The Golden Eagle - Rupert Fabulous, The Atmospherics. The Galleon Bar - Kim Markham. The Old Town Hall - Last Breath, Montagu. Uncle Tom’s Cabin Small Weller Red Eyed Jedi. The full line up is available online. The website and line-up are updated constantly and show the latest details as they are confirmed. They still have some more venues to announce such as The Layton, HMV, Sandcastle, Washington, Strawberry Gardens, Cedar Tavern and more so keep an eye on the website Blackpool Music Festival takes place from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th October, further information can be found at www. blackpoolmusicfestival.com or by emailing jon@blackpoolmusicfestival.com

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Preston Arts Festival 2014 A brief guide on just some the highlights of this years Art Festival Sat 4th Oct, 10.00 - 16.00 Fun Palace Project To celebrate what would have been Joan Littlewood’s 100th birthday, this is part of a nationwide project attempting to realise Joan’s motto Everyone an artist, everyone a scientist. For further details see www.funpalaces.co.uk Harris Library, Free event Sun 5th Oct, 14.00 – 16.30 Preston Arts Festival Launch and Opening Concert featuring LOUISA STIRLAND (soprano), Former BBC Young Chorister of the Year, ANDREW CLELLAND (organ) and RED ROSE CHORUS (barbershop harmony Choir), Weather vane exhibition from St Leonard’s Church, Walton-leDale on display. Preston Minster, Church Street, Free admission with a retiring collection Preston Minster. Photo: George Green/Shutterstock Mon 13th Oct, 19.30 Mon 6th Oct, 19.15 Film: ‘Regeneration’ Preston Historical Society Talk Moses Holden 1777-1864: Lecturing Astronomer, 1997 film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Pat Barker. The film follows the stories Freeman of Preston and much, much more. of a number of Officers of the British Army Speaker: Stephen Halliwell. during World War I who are brought together Preston Minster, Church Street, £2.50 (for nonin Craiglockhart War Hospital where they are members) On the door treated for various trauma. It features the poets Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, including Tue 7th Oct, 12.30 -14.30 the latter’s open letter reprinted in The Times Find Your Voice criticising the conduct of the war. Singing workshop by singing teacher and UCLan, Meet at Foster Building entrance, Price TBC professional singer Joyce Tindsley. Suitable for all abilities and levels of experience. Wed 15th Oct, 13.00-14.00 Ashton Methodist Church, £5 On the door Harris Music Club Concert ‘Souza Winds’ (quintet) Wed 8th Oct, 12.30 Play music by Arnold, Holst, Bennett and Nielsen Talk: Design and Creation of Preston Preston Minster, Church Street, £10 on the door Cenotaph by Giles Gilbert Scott. Speaker: Emma Heslewood from the Harris Thu 16th Oct, 10.15-12.30 Museum. Guided Walk ‘Death and Exile:Battle of Harris Museum, Free event Preston 1745’ Led by Dr David Hunt from South Ribble Sun 12th Oct, 14.00-16.00 Museum. Meet at entrance to Visitor Information Workshop Rehearsal: Come and sing ‘The Centre, Guild Hall Arcade Pirates of Penzance’ £3, Pay on arrival With Preston G&S Society, and take part in an evening performance Preston Minster, Church Street, £8 (includes buffet) Sun 12th Oct, 19.30 Preston Gilbert and Sullivan Society and friends present ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ By Gilbert and Sullivan Preston Minster, Church Street, Free event

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HOW TO MAKE A TRADITIONAL JACK Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;LANTERN STEP 1: The traditional scary face is very straightforward to make. Cut a lid in the top of the pumpkin around the stem so that you can scoop out the insides. A good rule of thumb is that the lid should be about two-thirds the diameter of the pumpkin. Take a sharp, long-bladed knife and, holding it at an angle, cut a circular or hexagonal-shaped lid. Holding the knife at an angle when making the cut will help ensure the lid does not fall into the empty pumpkin. Use a large spoon to scoop out the insides - the seeds etc., then gently scrape the walls clean and the base until it is flat.

STEP 2: Put the pumpkin on a table and turn it until you decide which side you want to cut. Using a fine permanent marker, draw on the face, and using a sharp knife with a firm, short blade, carefully follow your guidelines. Once all the cuts have been make, remove the pieces by gently pushing them from the inside out. For more complicated patterns use a stencil pinned to the pumpkin, prick the motif onto the pumpkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface using a thick needle, join the dots with a marker pen and cut.

STEP 3: Onto the flat inside base of the pumpkin place a tea light. White candles will make the lantern glow most effectively, although for a more spooky effect, put the candle in a coloured glass holder.

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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

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)

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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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------------------------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 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 Hospital. We purchase vital equipment designed to monitor the unborn baby from conception to birth and to ensure a safe delivery. 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. Reg charity no: 1051194-7 Info: Karen (01772) 524414 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TRUSTEE BOARD Relate Lancashire is seeking volunteers to join its trustee board made up of other volunteers. As a leading local charity our service gives excellence in practice. Relate Lancashire offers family counselling, counselling for teenagers, sex therapy, relationship counselling and marriage guidance. Trustees oversee the work of the manager and the direction of the charity. All areas of skill and experience are welcome. We particularly need skills and experience in management, the legal system and fundraising. Previous trustees have a variety of backgrounds such as retired teachers, former school governors, retired nurses, human resources managers, businessmen, former clients, and solicitors. Meetings currently take place every two months in Preston lasting two hours. To apply Contact William on 07792 489204 or wdcragg@ yahoo.co.uk

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

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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.

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 & 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

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

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

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

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! 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. 24

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. PRESTON TAE KWON DO Ashton Methodist Church Hall Mondays 6.30pm, Fulwood leisure Centre Wednesdays 6pm, West view leisure centre Wednesday 8.30pm, Thursdays 7pm & Sundays 11am. 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

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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. Or bring your own craft project and share your ideas/techniques with the group. £2.50 per session (including refreshments) Info: Marion 07792 665384 / 01772 634282 mazbolton@icloud.com, Linda 07775 744758, Heather 01942 840403, hkjones4@sky.com 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 SPRINGFIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days on Saturday every 2 weeks 3 grades of walk, bus pickups from Blackpool to Black Bull, Preston. Info: enquiries@springfieldfellwalking.co.uk. Christine: 01772 865278, Web www.springfieldfellwalking.co.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 PRESTON EMBROIDERS GUILD Meets at St Andrews Church, Tulketh Road, Preston, PR2 1ES on the first Saturday of the month. We have a full programme of workshops, dayschools and talks. We welcome everyone, beginners and experienced stitchers. Please telephone 01254 830328 for details. 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. July 13th Keswick Ring Pauline on 01253 733833 for information. 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 SPRING FIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walk. Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. www.springfieldsfellwalking.co.uk, T: 01772 865278 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. A friendly group meeting to chat about the fun and companionship of looking after a dog. It’s a great way to get together with like minded people and enjoy all the benefits of having a dog stay on a part time basis. 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 mornings 9:30 – 10:30. £3.50 per session.St. Martin’s Parish Hall, Broadway, Fulwood. Info Hilary Hine RSA, T: 01995 601040, Email: hinefamily. hh@gmail.com 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! 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.

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