Garstang FOCUS Your Free Monthly Magazine
Scorton - Cabus - Garstang - Bonds - Bowgreave Catterall - Churchtown - St Michaels August 2016
Issue 191
What’s on in Garstang
AUGUST
Monday 1st ‘Super Power - Super Music’ - Garstang Recorded Music Soc
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Songbirds - Singing for Pleasure - Arts Centre (weekly)
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Art & Natter - Garstang Library (weekly)
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Baby Bounce & Rhyme - Garstang Library (weekly also Fridays) 46
Tramper Excursion - Forest of Bowland (also 2nd)
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Tuesday
Knit & Natter - Garstang Library (weekly, also Fridays)
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Toddler Rhyme Time - Garstang Library (weekly)
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Wednesday
3rd
Memory Cafe - Garstang Library (also 15th)
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Thursday
4th
Charity Coffee Morning - Garstang URC - National Eczema &
2nd
Epilepsy Societies
Jazz & Blues - Arts Centre
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Garstang Country Market - Garstang Cricket Club (weekly)
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Mask Making - Garstang Library
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Friday
5th
Stories for the Under 5s - Garstang Library (weekly)
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Saturday
6th
Coffee Morning - Calder Vale Methodist Church
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Sequence Steppers - Barton Village Hall (weekly)
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Junior Chess Club - Garstang Library (weekly)
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Sunday
7th
Garstang Ramblers - Stonethwaite
8th
‘Chat with Cat’ - Meet Your MP - Pilling Church Hall
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Piano Recital - Arts Centre
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Making New Futures - Garstang Library (also 25th)
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Reading Group - Garstang Library (also 16th)
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Friday 12th
‘Impossible Tales’ - Dan Worsley - Garstang Library
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Saturday
Garstang Ramblers - Gaping Gill
Monday Thursday
11th
13th
Garstang’s Walk of Art (to 29th)
Sunday
14th
Music for a Summer Evening - Arts Centre
Monday
15th
‘On Your Marks’ Holiday Club - Garstang Free Methodists (daily)
Thursday
18th
Classical Guitar Recital - Garstang Arts Centre
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What’s on in Garstang
Saturday
Summer Fete - Community Foster Care - St Oswald’s
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20th
Garstang Ramblers - Elterwater
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Sunday
Summer Craft Sunday - Scorton Village Hall
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21st
Monday
The New Orchestra in Folkus - Th’Owd Tithe Barne
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22nd ‘Switzerland 1863 - Miss Jemima & the Bell Sisters of Garstang’ -
Garstang Library
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Tuesday
Ron Coombes Art Exhibition - Arts Centre
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Floral Art Group - Arts Centre
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A Trio of Poets - Garstang Library
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Wednesday 24th
One Voice Community Choir - St Mary & St Michael’s Church
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‘Pat in the Hat’ - Pat Ascroft - Garstang Library
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Thursday
Palm Court Concert - June Baker & Friends - Arts Centre
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Garstang Ukelele Group Workshop - Arts Centre
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‘The True Story of Richard III - Garstang Library’
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Friday
Poetry Appreciaiton Group - Arts Centre
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Time for a Chat - Garstang Library
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Annual Twilight Treasure Hunt (CRY) - Catterall Village Hall
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Saturday
Saving Bella Morris - Coffee & Cake Fundraiser
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Garstang Ramblers - Wansfell
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Book Fair - Gartang URC
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Craft & Collectors Fair - Arts Centre
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Sunday
28th
Songs of Praise - Cherestanc Square
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Monday
29th
Art Exhibition - Arts Centre
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23rd
25th
26th
27th
SEPTEMBER Thursday
1st
Charity Coffee Morning - Garstang URC - MENAP
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Concert Blackpool Symphony Orchestra Friends - Arts Centre
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Charity lunch - Ferrari’s
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Garstang Stamp Club - Garstang Library
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September 2016 deadline for editorial and adverts is Monday 15th August September deliveries commence 25th August 2016 While every care is taken in the preparation of this magazine to ensure accuracy, Focus Magazines cannot be held responsible for editorial content supplied by contributors. Our acceptance of an editorial item or an advertisement does not necessarily indicate our endorsement of the products, services or views contained within it.
GARSTANG RECORDED MUSIC SOC
GARSTANG URC COFFEE MORNING
We were pleased to welcome several visitors to our July meeting for guest presenter Michael Cookson’s exploration of Russian music. A very enjoyable selection of music by familiar and not-so-familiar composers was blended with entertaining anecdotes that Michael had heard in his interviews with wellknown performers.
Garstang URC, Croston Rd, Garstang
At our next meeting, on Mon 1st Aug, Jim Westhead will present ‘Super Power -- Super Music?’
Free admission. There will be the usual stalls.
Visitors are always welcome. We meet at Garstang Arts Centre and start at 7:30pm. £2 entry for non-members includes refreshments at the interval. Contact Gordon Semple (01995) 602337 or David Greenwood (01995) 602875. Or visit www. garstangartssociety.org.uk and find us under ‘Activity Groups’ - or just come along! Gordon Semple
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Thurs 4th Aug 10:00am - 12 noon - National Eczema and Epilepsy Societies. Thurs 1st Sept
Mencap
Come and hear the latest on preparations for October’s ‘Trek Cambodia’ and meet up with Will & Pat Ascroft. At 11.00am children will entertain during a short musical interlude - keyboard, violin,flute and trumpet. Hilary Ralphs (01995) 603056 Email: ralphs@garstang.eclipse.co.uk
COFFEE STOP Coffee Stop in Inglewhite and Catterall will be closed during August. Lesley Hardman
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SAVING BELLA MORRIS Coffee & Cake Fundraiser Sat 27th Aug 11:00am onwards Last month’s issue highlighted the situation of Bella Morris, the three year old daughter of Peter Morris, who as a Community Matron for Over Wyre, has provided outstanding care and support to our family. Bella has been diagnosed with the extremely rare genetic condition of Vanishing White Matter, a disease which is currently incurable with life expectancy commonly 5 - 10 years from onset. The disease is so rare no funding for research can be provided by the NHS. Imagine how you would feel if a child in your family was given this diagnosis. The Coffee and Cake morning is being held to raise funds for vital research being undertaken by the University of Tel Aviv. Please join us at 2 Glenfield Gardens, off Smallwood Hey Road, Pilling PR3 6BZ ( next
to Glenfield Caravan Park) to support this worthy cause and pass a pleasant morning meeting friends old and new! Visit Bella’s website to see pictures of this beautiful little girl and read her full story at www.savingbellamorris.com Julie Speed 07961 310 471
CALDER VALE METHODIST CHURCH Monthly Coffee Morning Sat 6th Aug 10:00am till 12 noon Usual Stalls. The proceeds will be divided between Calder Vale Village Outing and the Chapel. Please note: There will not be a coffee morning in september. We are back on Sat, 1st Oct when we will support Macmillan Cancer Support. Edith Gorst (01995) 602078
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SUMMER FETE Community Foster Care
in Stalmine, Knott End Café, the Pet Shop, Dawn’s Café and the Barber’s Shop in KnottEnd.
Children’s foster care charity ‘Community Foster Care’ will be holding a summer fete at St Oswald’s Parish Hall in Preesall on Sat 20th Aug.
For more information and a full list of all our raffle prizes please see our website www.communityfostercare.co.uk or our Facebook page.
MP Cat Smith will open the fete at 11:00am. The event has been organised by our local foster carers to raise funds for our children’s activities.
Emma Weaver (01524) 489388/07730 761 618
GARSTANG LAKELAND CLUB
We have a range of stalls including a cake sale, tombola, jewelry, craft, Body Shop, gel nails, a ‘pop up’ photography stand to name but a few. We will also have a bouncy castle, face painting, a children’s entertainer as well as food and refreshments.
Members enjoyed a good walk and Summer Barbeque in June at Little Stainforth. The weather was kind and we now look forward to sunny days for our following walks -
Sat 20th Aug 1:00am to 3:00pm St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Preesall
There is also a raffle with many prizes, with a top prize of £100. Tickets can be purchased from The Black Bull in Preesall, Seven Stars
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August - Stonethwaite September - Longlands and the Northern Reaches October - Kirkby Lonsdale November - Grange and Cartmel
Garstang Lakeland Club holds monthly guided walks in the Lakes, the Dales and locally. These are held on the third Sunday of each month and we welcome anyone interested in a “taster” day with us. For more details of the GLC, please contact Michael (01995) 604358), Gwyn (01995) 604538) or Kate 07759 659 004. Michael Collins
GARSTANG RAMBLERS Sun 7th Aug Sat 13th Aug Sat 20th Aug Sat 27th Aug
Garstang Area Gaping Gill Elterwater Wansfell
All walks start from the Community Centre Car Park, Garstang and are subject to weather and the leader’s discretion. If you want to know more about the group or individual walks please give me a ring. Carol Stenning (01995) 601478
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HELP BEAT CANCER Fundraising Group Well done and thanks to everyone who took part or supported Race For Life at Blackpool. We raised £634.17. It was a great night. Please see our Facebook page – Help Beat Cancer - Wyre for pictures. The next Race for Life event in this area is Pretty Muddy at Blackpool on Sat 17th Sept. Our next event is on Fri 9th Sept at 2:00pm at the Bedford Hotel, St Annes - A Flower Demonstration by Carl Wilde, followed by afternoon Tea. Carl Wilde is a flamboyant character who is probably best known for his appearances as Celebrity Florist on ITV’s This Morning. He will be doing several flower arrangements which we will raffle afterwards. Tickets £20.00. For more details, please contact: Jean Horner (01253) 700555, Pat Owen (01995) 672760 or Val Southward (01995) 679965
MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING Garstang Arts Centre Sun 14th Aug - 7:30pm With Isabella Baker - violin and June Baker - piano. Isabella, now a student at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester was formerly a pupil at Garstang Academy and Chetham’s Music School. June Baker, BMUS (Hons) LGSM ALCM teaches singing and piano and has the three singing groups ‘The June Baker Singers’. Tickets.£5 on the door (+ refreshments, raffle). June Baker
PAT SEED APPEAL FUND Fundraising Event Sat 13th Aug 9:00am - 3:00pm Charity stall outside Garstang Market. Robert Mason (01995) 640140
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FIVE DAY HOLIDAY CLUB FREE for all primary school children Local primary school children are set for a week of fun with the ‘On Your Marks’ Holiday Club at Garstang Free Methodist Church, Windsor Road, Garstang. The week will be full of games, crafts, drama, music, junk modelling, video presentations and Bible stories; with video appearances from GB, Northern Ireland and Kenyan Olympic athletes. The holiday club runs from Mon 15th - Fri 19th Aug from 10:00am - 12 noon and is open to all primary aged children. For more information contact the church office on (01995) 602852
COCKERHAM VILLAGE SHOW Cockerham Village Hall Sat 13th Aug There’s something to interest everyone at Cockerham Show. Anyone can take part and there are classes for all skills and interests including flowers, vegetables, art, crafts, cookery, floral art and photography. There are also lots of classes for children to enter. The show is open to the public from 2:00pm 4:00pm. Admission £1. Refreshments will be available. Closing date for entries is 1:00pm on Wed 10th Aug. Schedules are available from (01524) 793549 / 752921 / 751592 or cockerhamshow@yahoo.co.uk Christine Smith - Show Chairman
SCORTON WI Scorton WI will not have a formal meeting in August but we will have afternoon tea on Tues 9th Aug at the New Holly at 3:00pm. It give members a chance to socialise and enjoy some delicious food. Mary Hodges (01995) 604755
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SUMMER CRAFT SUNDAY - SCORTON Summer Craft Sunday return to Scorton on Sun 21st Aug. Over 20 brilliant local artists, designers and makers will be showing and selling their work at the 3rd annual Summer Craft Sunday fair at Scorton Village Hall. The fair, which has free admission, has a wide variety of art and craft on offer including textiles, glass, ceramics, papercraft, jewellery and upholstery, all made by Lancashire makers and a pop up vintage tea room with delicious cake. For more details see www. hopefulandglorious.co.uk
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP We meet on Monday evenings from September to May in the United Reformed Church Hall, Croston Road, Garstang PR3 1FL from 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Everyone is welcome, no partner or previous dancing experience is required! Classes start again on Mon 12th Sept. For further details contact Pam (01995) 603536 or Ian (01995) 603998 Marlen Towns
BOOK FAIR Garstang URC Garstang URC will be holding its annual Bank Holiday Book Fair on Sat 27th Aug and Mon 29th Aug from 10:00am until 3:00pm in the Church Hall. On Saturday, we will be serving bacon or sausage barm cakes, tea and coffee and on Monday, sandwiches, cakes and scones, tea and coffee. Last orders will be at 1:30pm. If you have any modern paperbacks, quality hardbacks, CDs or DVDs you wish to donate, please ring (01995) 605106 after 10th August to arrange collection. Sorry no videos. Many thanks. Crispin & Marion Myerscough
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POLICE NOTES During the last few months the area has seen many events take place such as Scorton village Steam Fare. This was a huge success as always, despite the down pour on the second day. Crowds gathered to see the spectacular show of vehicles from vintage cars, steam engines, army trucks and many more not to mention the great abundance of stalls and fairground rides. There were only a couple of issues the whole weekend. A security guard at the fairground on Gubberford Lane reported problems with a drunken male who had been physically and verbally abusive. The other was related to vehicles blocking Long Lane at Scorton. Cars are continuing to be damaged in the Garstang area which is happening mainly on Hazelhurst Drive and Parlick Road. The whole area has had flyers through their
doors asking people to be vigilant and we are also asking people to please report any damage or if they have seen anything relating to vehicle crime on 101. If you have a driveway then we are encouraging people to please park your vehicle overnight on your driveway as the incidents reported appear to be happening to vehicles that are parked on the road overnight. We have had a few reports lately of damage to Garstang School on Oak Road. The Rainbows pre-school blackboards have been broken and damage has been done to a seating area to the front of the school. The most recent has been damage to bird feeders. The school is now closed for summer so is even more of a target for crime. If anyone should see anything we would please urge you to call us. Other Crimes and Incidents in the area include ‘honesty boxes’ being targeted, taken or had money stolen from them. Tools have been stolen from a former restaurant in Cabus and a quantity of lead flashing from the roof has been taken. An offender daubed animal excrement on two vehicles for sale at a premises on Leachfield Industrial Estate. Several reports of cannabis has been reported in the area which resulted in a car being searched and cannabis being seized. One final note. Enjoy your summer but please keep yourself and your belongings safe. If you are out in the back garden make sure your front door is always locked and windows secure and have a lovely summer. Karen Hodgson Neighbourhood Policing Team
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FESTIVAL OF ARTS & MUSIC Mon 22nd Aug - Mon 29th Aug Garstang is set to be splashed with colour and echo to the sounds of music and drama as the town celebrates its annual summer festival of arts and music. Arts Festival Quiz Pik up a quiz sheet at the Arts Centre, Visit Garstang Centre and some town centre shops. The questions have a Shakespearn theme and cost £1 to win a cash prize. The Big Picture Designed and painted by local primary school pupils this years’ Big Picture also has a Shakespearean theme. The Big Picture is already on display on the side of the Old Council Offices. Garstang’s Walk of Art - 13th to 29th Aug Keep a look out for works of art at various venues in the town.
The New Orchestra in Folkus - Sun 21st Aug As a pre-festival event, this new folk band will be performing (al fresco, weather permitting) at Th’Owd Tithebarn. Featuring a dozen or so players on a wide variety of folk instruments, the New Orchestra have been rehearsing sets of dance tunes, including some from the local Winders of Wyresdale collection. Festival Programme Music Mon - a talk on and performance of classical piano music by Professor Richard McGregor and a recital by Preston Flute Group, at the Arts Centre as well as a celebration in poetry and song at the URC Hall. Wed - One Voice Community Choir at St. Mary and St. Michael’s Church. Thurs - June Baker’s Palm Court Orchestra in the afternoon and the Ukeleleans in the evening at the Arts Centre, and a Musical Evening of music and songs with Kate Bradley at Garstang Methodist’s Church. Fri - Ken Nicol, ex lead-guitarist with Steeleye Span performs at the Kenlis Arms. Sat - The Bowland Trio will give a recital at the Arts Centre. Sun - Songs of Praise in Cherestanc Square. At various times during the week, John Gilmore will be playing saxophone around the town. Drama Thurs - The Shakespeare Project is at the Skippy in the Well bookshop during the afternoon and in the evening, Dean Taylor returns to the festival with a play based on the real life of Shakespeare’s arch-villain, Richard III, at the Library. Poetry Tues - A Trio of Poets, at the Library. Fri - The Glories of Shakespeare at the Arts Centre.
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FESTIVAL OF ARTS & MUSIC (cont) Talks
place at the Arts Centre
Mon - ‘Switzerland 1863 Miss Jemima and the Bell sisters of Garstang’ at the Library.
Wed & Thurs - Montmartre with local artists outside the Arts Centre.
Tues - the Fifth Garstang Lecture features Dr. Carter, Garstang’s longest-serving GP.
Sat - Craft and Collectors Fair at the Arts Centre.
Wed - Pat Ascot in ‘Pat the Hat’ at the Library.
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Children Mon - Baby Bounce & Rhyme at the Library - also on Friday. Tues - Tales from Shakespeare at Skippy in the Well bookshop and Toddler Rhyme Time at the Library. Sat & Mon 29th - Mr. Titus on the High Street. Sun - an Indian craft day with the Girl Guides at the Arts Centre. Arts Mon 29th - Exhibition of local artists at the Arts Centre. Tues - Floral Art demonstration taking
GARSTANG PAINTING GROUP August, the Big Festival Month! The members’ exhibition having closed at the end of July, we can now concentrate on the second main members’ exhibition of the year, the Ron Coombes Exhibition at the Garstang Arts Centre. Paintings for this exhibition should be handed in on Sat 20th Aug and will be on view from Tues 23rd.Aug. On Wed 22nd Aug the Garstang Arts and Music Festival opens with a wide variety of events running until Bank Holiday Monday Mon 29th Aug. During this festival, the Painting Group display their talents in outdoor painting at the ‘Montmartre Event’ in the Arts Centre Courtyard on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Saturday morning of that week to the accompaniment of French accordion music. This event should not be missed! August promises to be a great month. We welcome everyone to come and have a chat with a real live painter. See you there! Bill Barnes
SEQUENCE STEPPERS Charity Dance Group
We meet at Barton Village Hall every Saturday night, 7:45pm to 11:15pm. Dancing to Alan Cookson. Tea and Biscuits. Admission £3. All profits to local charities. Also Thurs 4th & 18th Aug Barbara Holden (01995) 601348
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ST. MICHAELS LADIES SOCIAL CLUB A warm welcome was extended to speaker Joan Halliwell alias ‘Betsy’, for the last in her trilogy, ‘Betsy Gets Married’. Dressed in a burgundy crinoline and pretty bonnet, her story began with laughter from the start. The description of her beau, Martin Freeman Fielding, ‘top drawer - no chance for a kitchen maid’, said her friend Rosy, but Betsy was smitten. Then Betsy, finding her voice in the Church choir, led to a rather confused courtship with her sad-eyed soldier. Members were drawn into the sadness of the resulting tiny baby girl, bringing tears to many eyes, then turning to gladness and never far from more laughter. This excellent, noteless, storytelling actress, with her ancient bottom drawer accent and lively gentle song to finish, was greatly enjoyed by members without exception.
As the proposed August event of a canal narrow boat cruise is unable to go ahead an alternative was needed and Pat Kaylor has kindly suggested a cheese and wine at her house, ‘Kilder’, Rawcliffe Road, St. Michael’s. There will also be a plant sale in Pat’s lovely garden. Judith Hunter
ST MICHAEL’S GALA The weather was kind! The parade was packed with an array of Rose Queens from surrounding villages along with their retinues. Brindle Band set the pace and Morris Dancers entertained, stopping at intervals to perform and bright floats enhanced the show along with youngsters in fancy dress. Mrs Cameron, the long retired Headmistress of the Primary School, presented the proceedings and introduced the retiring queen, Abigail Robinson. Abigail replied with an excellent speech. The 2016 queen, Lucy Phillips delivered her speech and presented Abigail and her retinue with gifts. The recently retired Headmistress, Mrs Brough crowned the new queen and received flowers from Lucy, as did Mrs Cameron, now retiring as chairman of the gala committee after many years. Prizes were presented to the winners of fancy dress and the art competition. The Brindle Band played again and Ben Parkinson, played a trumpet solo. Mrs Caroll, the new Headmistress and her staff were congratulated on coping with all the recent events, from recovering from a flood damaged school to hosting a very successful Gala. Well done to all. Judith Hunter
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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS Car Parking Following a very successful weekend car parking at Great Eccleston Lions are preparing for our home event, the Garstang show, on Sat 6th Aug. In appreciation of the help given by the North West Children’s Support Group (a voluntary organisation that provides holidays and social events for disabled and disadvantaged children) Lions donated £500 to help take local children on a trip to the zoo. Donations A £200 donation was made to the English Federation of Disability Sports - a charity working to make active lives possible with a vision that disabled people are active for life. Lions agreed £100 to support a local lady who
is cycling from Lands End to John O’Groats in aid of Leukaemia research at Christies. A local family held a garden party to raise funds on behalf of work done at the Rosemere Clinic at Royal Preston Hospital. Lions agreed to contribute £100 to Royal Preston Hospital. As always the Lions welcome new members or anyone who is just interested in seeing what they do. Information is available on the web site at www.garstanglions.co.uk or just speak to a member or simply come along to a meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm. Look for anyone in a dark blue fleece or light blue polo shirt - don’t worry, it’s not compulsory to get ‘dressed up’ if you join! David Lewis (01995) 605146 Email: garstanglions@hotmail.co.uk Facebook: Garstang Lions
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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCIL We’ve had another busy month in Garstang with the release of the Keyworker Homes plans for Garstang’s Business and Community Centre. We called an extra-ordinary meeting 5th July to specifically discuss the proposed community room as detailed in the planning application The minutes of the meeting can be viewed on our new website www. garstangtowncouncil.org Photo Competition - See your photos on our new website launched earlier this year.
a local charity which endeavours to place defibrillators in schools and locals places such as the one they have put into Cherestanc Square. Well done to them all as they also recently raised £200 at their coffee morning at the Fig Tree. Kepple Lane Trust The volunteers of the Kepple Lane Trust received their Queens Award this Month at County Hall.
It is the place to visit for council agendas and minutes, policy and procedures, up to date council news and contact details. There is also a frequently asked question page which helps to answer your questions regarding local services. At the top of the home page there are four large scrolling photos and a gallery of photos at the bottom. We are now looking to change these pictures on a regular basis and would like all you photographers to take pictures of your favourite Garstang views and scenes. For a chance to see your photo on our website please send your entries to info@ garstangtowncouncil.org by Thus 1st Sept when we will be making our selection. The Youth Councillors turned out in the pouring rain to hold their Bric a Brac sale and made an amazing £160 despite the weather. The proceeds are for the ADAM appeal,
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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCIL (cont) Well, the schools are out and so are the Town Council for the summer. The next Council Surgery will be held on Sat 3rd Sept at Garstang Library on Windsor Road. Two Town Councillors will be available to meet residents to discuss any local issues in the town. Come along and air your views. The next Town Council meeting will be held on Mon 19th Sept at 7:30pm also at Garstang Library. Have a good summer! Garstang Town Council
GARSTANG GARDENING CLUB Last month’s visits were both very well supported. Early on to Halliday’s farm at Bilsborrow where Mrs. Walling is the gardener, and all around the farm has been delightfully landscaped and blends directly into it’s surrounding fields. The high lights were a very restful outdoor
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‘room ‘ complete with surrounded by restful hostas and the like, a relax with a glass of sunlight.
sofa and chairs and planting, ferns, mini wonderful spot for a wine in the evening
There was also an amazing large four leaved clover with rich purplish leaves that would make a good fodder plant if the livestock were to get in! The other gardens in the South Lakes were equally exciting, though not enhanced by the coach driver dropping the 40 strong party off at the wrong spot which made the ‘short walk‘ to Windy Hall Garden into a 2 mile route march! But the garden was great! Ambleside and Hayes at lunch then on to Orchard Cottage near Levens, 3/4 acre of a garden, plants man paradise. August has just one day trip out to the Southport Flower Show on Thurs 18th
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GARSTANG GARDENING (cont) Aug, fully booked but as a reminder to folk going the coach leaves the Library at 8:30am prompt. From then on members need to be concentrating on their gardens in preparation for the Annual Show which this year will be on Sat 3rd Sept. Time to get your entries in on the Friday evening and up till 9:30am on the Saturday . The show schedules can be obtained from June Gornall (01995) 602505 or from Peter Burrell at his works (Garstang Service Station) on (01995) 603359. Completed schedules should be returned as soon as possible to allow the organisers to allocate the required spaces, etc. for the day. This year more than ever, help will be needed to set the room up before the show at Cabus Village Hall, during the show and, of course, dismantling after closing. This year June Gornall, who has acted as
Secretary for several years, is resigning and the club wishes to express its thanks for all the work she has put in. The Show not only gives members a chance to show off their gardening and associated skills in a lightly competitive way but also is an opportunity to remember members who are no longer with us in the many trophies that have been given or made over the years. The Show allows the public to see what we are about, a good advertising spot for the many local gardeners. On the Friday afternoon if you can help out, the work is only light, please let the team know. You will be more than welcome. The more formal series of talks starts at the Crofters Hotel on the second Monday in September, more about that in the next issue of Focus Magazine. Ben Andrews
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GARSTANG HALF MARATHON Sun 4th Sept 11:00am It’s time to get those running shoes on and get yourself ready for the Garstang Half Marathon on Sun 4th Sept. Race entry is available online on the club website www. garstangrc.co.uk There are links to both postal and online entry. It is a very scenic route taking in Bowgreave, Claughton, Barnacre, Scorton, Cabus and Garstang. It isn’t what you might call flat (it is to the east of Garstang after all!) but there are a lot of hillier races out there! To encourage you we are introducing a bespoke medal this year if you like to collect a bit of bling for your efforts! The race headquarters is in the Sports Club next to the football/cricket pitch from approximately 9:00am. If you pre-enter then you would need to pick up your number from there.
Entry on the day will be available if you would rather wait and see how wet or sunny it is! There is also a rugby event on the same day so all runners should note there will be no parking provided. However Booth’s car park is free for 3 hours and only a short walk away. The High Street car park is closer but with a charge. There will be changing, showers and refreshments available on site, as well as some rugby to watch if you are bringing spectators! The race starts at 11:00am prompt outside the Royal Oak Hotel and finishes on the water intake road between the rugby pitch and the football pitch. Last year the winner was in just before 12:15pm in a time of 1hr 13mins, a good six minutes ahead of everyone else! The last runner made it in just before 1:45pm in a time of 2hrs and 44 mins. They missed the prize giving but not the finish! The club has now got 81 members and the membership fee is a mere £15, renewable each February/March. If you need more information please email me at frankmiller_bhs@hotmail.com Frank Miller
GARSTANG WINE CIRCLE Wines From The Rhone Valley The Garstang Wine Circle tasting for June had to be rapidly rearranged. Fortunately our club member Guy Pugh was able to make a great presentation of wines from the Rhone Valley. The Rhone Valley delivers a huge volume of wine from 23 different grape varieties, ranking second only to Bordeaux in terms of its annual production. The valley bisects neatly into the Northern Rhone, which gives us some of France’s
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GARSTANG WINE CIRCLE (cont) most prestigious and expensive wines but is dwarfed in comparison to the Southern Rhone, which has ten times its neighbour’s production.
Gloriette’ a St. Joseph from the 2010 vintage. This latter wine demonstrated just how good the wines from this top rated producer can be.
Guy presented a total of eight different wines:
The evening was rounded off with a Chateauneuf du Pape 2013 from Domaine La Boutinere. The appellation is very familiar, this property perhaps less so, but it nevertheless showed very well.
The evening began with two whites; the first, a 2014 Crozes Hermitage unoaked Marsanne from the Cave du Tain, followed by a 2014 Lirac - a much underrated appellation - from Chateau d’Aqueria. A trio of Southern Rhone reds came next. Firstly, ‘La Chasse’ 2014, a Cotes du Rhone from Gabriel Meffre; followed by Marcel Guigal’s Cotes du Rhone 2011 and then a Cotes du Rhone, now elevated to Cru status - ‘Les Cornuds’ Vinsobres 2013 from the Famille Perrin range. Two Northern reds then featured: the ‘Les Meysonniers’ 2013 Crozes Hermitage from Chapoutier and Domaine Faury’s ‘La
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In his closing remarks Guy said that in both the North and South there are multiple appellations and any single tasting event would only hint at the areas full potential. Our next meeting is timed for Mon 19th Sept with an international presentation made by the Committee. This follows a short Annual General Meeting. Don Goodier (01995) 603720 donald.goodier@btinternet.com
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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE What’s On August Art Exhibition - As part of their prize, the five winners of the 2016 Open Exhibition have been given the opportunity to exhibit more of their work. This joint exhibition will run from Tues 26th July to Thurs 18th Aug. Sheila Tearle, Exhibition Co-ordinator. Summer Lunchtime Concerts - Our everpopular concerts start again on Thurs 28th July with The Bowland Trio: Sam Caley, soprano; James Hawks, pianist and Chris Beardsley, clarinet. Eileen Guppy and Sue Parrish present Jazz & Blues on Thurs 4th Aug and Thurs 11th Aug sees a piano recital with Marie Ratcliffe. Bradley Johnson plays the classical guitar on Thurs 18th Aug and June Baker & Friends will give us a Palm Court Concert on Thurs 25th Aug. Harry Colledge (Clarinet) and Blackpool
Symphony Orchestra Friends (Flute, Bassoon and Piano) follow on Thurs 1st Sept and the season ends on Thurs 8th Sept with Ian Whalley (Piano). All the concerts will take place at the Arts Centre on Thursday lunchtimes from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Admission is free but donations are always very much appreciated. The Floral Art Group will meet in the Arts Centre on Tues 23rd Aug at 2:00pm for a demonstration by Joan Hardwick of Southport. Joan, who makes another welcome return to Garstang, is an award winning floral arranger and a member of N.A.F.A.S. The title of the demonstration is “Ballet on the Mersey” depicting the arrival of the three Cunard Queens at Liverpool in 2015. An open meeting with visitors very welcome. Cost £5 including refreshments. Contacts: June Gornall (01995) 602505 or Mary Thornber (01995) 605210.
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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) The Garstang Ukulele Group gave a performance at St Thomas’s Summer Fayre this month and will be providing a Ukulele Workshop as part of the Garstang Arts Festival in August. If you are interested in finding out about our group or if you would like the chance to play the ukulele, do please come along to this workshop at the Arts Centre on Thurs 25th Aug at 3:00pm. In the meantime check out our website at www.garstangukulelegroup. co.uk. Contact: Bob Sapey 07985 713 961. Songbirds - Singing for Pleasure Mondays 1:30pm - 3:30pm. If you enjoy singing just for pleasure, come along and join us. Very relaxed atmosphere, no auditions. We are not a choir, just the joy of singing, good company, a natter and a brew. What could be better? Contact: Avril (01995) 602904 Poetry Appreciation Fri 26th Aug from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, this month’s meeting is entitled ‘The Glories of Shakespeare’ and forms part of this year’s Garstang Arts and Music Festival. Members will perform highlights from Shakespeare’s poetry and plays.
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Come and sit and listen and bring your own favourite reading if you wish. We look forward to seeing you! Tickets are available for non– members at £3 which includes refreshments. Contact: Marie Whalley (01995) 603605 or look on the Arts Centre website under Poetry Appreciation. Sat 27th Aug 10:30am - 3:30pm. This is the last of the popular Garstang Arts Centre Craft and Collectors Fairs for this year and forms part of the Arts and Music Festival Week. Come and browse round our collection of small antiques, pictures and books plus beautifully handcrafted pens, jewellery, cushions, pottery, knitwear, cards, photographs, painted eggs, and delicious cakes. Entry is free!
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OVER WYRE BEEKEEPING July is a really busy month for bees and beekeepers. While my bees get on with looking for flowers now the swarming is mainly over I have plenty to occupy me. That is one of the attractions of this hobby - once you know the basics you can ‘specialise’ as it were. Honey is just the start. Some people make candles, others focus on breeding bees. Like dogs, sheep, horses and cattle, humans have bred bees to improve and adapt them. ‘What’s a pedigree bee?’ I hear you ask. Well firstly quiet, good-tempered bees are important, if not essential. In our increasingly crowded world no one wants grumpy, stinging bees. And colonies do vary in their behaviour, some mild and gentle and others fiery and aggressive. We (that is the British Beekeepers Association) believe in breeding bees firstly for good temper.
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Then a bee that is well adapted to our climate will do better Over Wyre than an imported Italian bee colony. Yes, you can import bees but there are strict importation laws with good reason. You don’t want to bring in disease with your foreign bee. So breeding or Queen-rearing as we call it can become the focus for some. Yet other Beekeepers get the learning bug. I did! I remember my first solo hive opening to this day. It started well enough, light smoker, take the roof off, lift off the supers - boxes where you hope the bees will store honey. And I started to check out the brood chamber or nursery box. Which is where I must have upset this normally lovely hive. Suddenly they flew up and even in my suit, gloves and boots I felt rather worried! Resisting the urge to run away I stood in this cloud of bees for what seemed like eternity, till they calmed down a bit, then I got my smoker to work and
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OVER WYRE BEEKEEPING (cont) finally got the boxes back together. I still don’t know what I did wrong that time, but that led me to look for more training. Experienced Beekeepers run courses at all levels from complete beginner to advanced level. In the summer these can be at the hive, hands on practical. In the winter you can learn all about bees, making hives, extracting honey, even bee anatomy and disease. The more you know the better your beekeeping.
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Which brings me to this month’s highlight for many of us, shows. Yes you can show off your hard-won jar of honey and win a prize. Even money! ‘Why?’ I hear you ask. Well, we also sell honey when we can, more on honey next month if the honey harvest is coming in then. Why not show off your product? OK. So how do you show honey? Well judges look at cleanliness of the jar and lid, the honey has to be the right colour and clear. No bubbles and it must have a lovely smell. This weekend was our local show, Great Eccleston. We had entries not only of liquid honey but also creamed and granulated honey, and a frame of honey still in the comb, mead, wax blocks and candles. It makes a lovely display. Kath Kindred
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ROTARY Rotary funding assists St Michael’s St Michael’s School On Thurs 7th July the Headteacher of St Michael’s-on-Wyre School, Diane Carrol, thanked the Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre for their commitment to help the school to overcome some of their uninsured problems following the serious flooding last December. The school was so badly effected that it had to set up a temporary facility within the Myerscough college complex. Rotary is providing £5,000 to cover the cost of furniture and decorating which were damaged but are not specifically covered by insurance. Rotary funds will also be used to re-equip the school’s computer centre.
St Michael’s Village Hall On Mon 11th July Laurence Turner, Chairman of St Michaels-on-Wyre Village Hall, thanked Rotary for the financial assistance of £10,800 to install flood protection in an effort to guard the hall against future flooding. The hall was badly flooded when the banking at the junction of the rivers Brock and Wyre was breached. The hall was badly affected due to the low lying land and the secondary breaching following a temporary repair. Repairs to the Village Hall are currently on-going and will hopefully be completed in early September. St Michael’s-on-Wyre Bowling Clubhouse On the same day Dennis Eccles, the Chairman of St Michaels Bowling Club, also thanked Rotary for the financial help of £300. This will contribute to replacing the floor covering in the clubhouse which was badly damaged.
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The Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre has had a great deal of assistance from the residents of Garstang with their Christmas collection. The Club has received direct donations from colleagues in the Accrington Rotary Club and from the Garstang Inner Wheel Club.
The winners and the runners up participated in an all-expenses paid trip to The National Football Centre, St. George’s Park, Burtonon-Trent to play in the National Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland finals.
The Garstang Club is one of 68 Rotary clubs in the District of Lancashire and Cumbria Clubs (D1190). The district was devastated by the floods and was allocated funds from many UK sources. In turn Garstang was granted a part of these funds. Rotary Under 12 Football Tournament Rotary has previously reported that this year 13 teams from across South Lancashire competed in this tournament. The team from Garstang Academy, on entering for the first time, were Area Runners Up. The winning
Sixteen teams took part with the first round consisting of two leagues, each team playing seven matches. Garstang Academy won their semi-final game and moved into the final against Potters Bar. Potters Bar narrowly won the game 1 - 0 leaving Garstang Academy very worthy runners-up. All teams competing were presented with a certificate and the winners and runners up were awarded medals presented by Rotary RIBI President Peter Davey. 200 Club Draw The twice yearly “200 Club Draw” was held
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ROTARY (cont) on Wed June 29th raising £530 which will go towards the Rotary Charity Account to assist us with the support a number Rotary specified local and worldwide Charities.
winning ducks in order of passing the line were: 653 prize £10, 921 prize £25, 594 prize £10, 680 prize £10. Last duck past the line 861 prize £10.
Ticket number 153 was the winning number for the first prize of £500. In addition there were 2 prizes of £25 and a further 15 prizes of £10.
From the proceeds of the Duck Race £900 will be donated to local and international charities which we support.
In a secondary draw, for the introduction of new members to the 200 Club, a bottle of wine was won by Roger Weatherell. Another Quacking Good Duck Race On Fri 24th June members launched over 1000 numbered, brightly coloured yellow ducks into the River Wyre at the Garstang weir by the pumping station. The finishing line was adjacent to the cricket field. Members of the public had sponsored the ducks at £1.00 each, The numbers on the
The Rotary Club of Garstang and Over Wyre purchased the yellow ducks. They are specially weighted to float in the river. Up to 2000 numbered ducks are available for hire. If you are interested please contact a member of the Club. Rotary meets every Wednesday evening at the Garstang Golf & Country Club. To find out more about Rotary and its commitment contact Roger Mason (01995) 603447 or Don Goodier (01995) 603720.
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MNDA Motor Neurone Disease Association We were invited by Toplands Farm Clay Shoot to go along to their Charity Shoot in Woodplumpton on Sat 25th June. It was a beautiful day; there were lots of shooters and their families having a wonderful time. There was entertainment for the children, stalls and a dog training event. The evening finished with a raffle and auction of shooting related items. Everyone had a great time. We would like to thank Roy Stanfield and family and Terence Logan for their very generous donation of £3,500 to the MNDA. We can’t thank them enough.The money raised goes to fund research or to provide necessary equipment for those with Motor Neurone Disease. For further information about the MNDA or how you can help please get in touch. Marie Whalley (01995) 603605
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CAT SMITH MP My Brexit Priority is You!
be foremost in the considerations. That is my Brexit priority.
Since my last article, the country has gone to the polls and voted to leave the European Union.
I love Britain, but recognise the most important thing that makes a country are its people. Without you, me, and everyone else here, Britain would just be islands. It is us, the people, who make it our nation. This is why my Brexit priority is you, and all my constituents, who I am proud to represent.
It’s important that all who believe in democracy respect that result. Going forward we will be spending the next years unpicking legislation and trying to get trade deals with other countries which are in the best interest of people like you. In order for local people to thrive we need to have a strong economy trading with other nations. The Government must now take steps to stabilise the economy, and to protect jobs, pensions, and wages. I will not allow any instability to be paid for by the working people of this country. Going forward the interests of ordinary British workers and families should
Frack Free Lancashire Last month I focused on the issue of jobs and fracking in my work in Parliament. This month I have been following up on work I have previously done around respect for local democracy. I requested a meeting with the then Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Greg Clark, to raise my concerns, and the concerns of many constituents who have been in touch,
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CAT SMITH MP (cont) regarding fracking. Greg Clark had not confirmed whether or not he would meet with me on this when we had the Government reshuffle so I will start the process again with the new Secretary of State. I very much hope that the Government will respect the democratic decision taken by Lancashire County Council not to allow fracking to take place at Little Plumpton and Roseacre Wood. It would completely unacceptable if Ministers, who claim to champion localism, ignored the opposition of the local community and imposed fracking on Lancashire. I have been contacted by hundreds of constituents concerned about the impact which fracking will have on the local environment as well as on the UK’s wider climate change commitments. It is clear to me this is the wrong option for both Lancashire and our country’s energy future. I will keep you updated with how I progress with this request. Dogs on the Sea Defences at Pilling Since being elected as the Member of Parliament for the Lancaster and Fleetwood Constituency it’s been a pleasure to regularly attend meetings hosted by my Pilling Parish Council, primarily as a flooding forum with other agencies. At a recent meeting the issue of dog walking came up in the context of the flood defences which protect the village and surrounding area. It is not permitted to walk dogs along the sea defences. It scares the sheep and when off the lead dogs have been known to attack sheep. I expect everyone thinks their dog wouldn’t be the kind of dog to scare sheep but I wanted to bring it to everyone’s attention that dog walking at that location is not permitted and our local farmers would appreciate your co-operation with that.
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CAT SMITH MP (cont) Preesall and Knott End Gala Thank you to the Committee for all their work making the gala possible. Judging the children’s fancy dress was a tough job as standards were high. Along with the help of our County Councillor, Viv Taylor we hope all went home pleased with their prizes. Gala queens looked amazing as ever - a bit of rain doesn’t take the shine off them! Supporting Our Young People I was delighted to attend the AGM for Wyre District Scouts and hear all about the work they are doing with young people. Demand for their groups is high, but as ever there is always a need for volunteers to work with the young people. If you are interested in helping out, please do contact me - I’ll be happy to put you in touch with local Scouting leaders. At a time when we are seeing cuts fall on youth provision and schools are increasingly focussed on the academic it’s more important
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than ever that boys and girls have the chance to learn the kind of skills that Scouting offers. I am also an Ambassador for Girlguiding in Lancashire and it’s been lovely to attend two Brownie and Guide camps in the area over the past few weeks. At the end of the school year it is nice to see our youngsters getting the chance to do such fun things. Pilling Parish Council - Chat with Cat Mon 8th Aug, 3:00pm, Pilling Church Hall Come along and raise whatever issues or topics you would like to discuss with me. I’ll look forward to meeting you if you are able to attend. How To Get In Touch To meet with me to discuss any issue, local or national, please phone my office on (01253) 490440 to book an appointment in one of my regular advice surgeries. Cat Smith MP
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GARSTANG COUNTRY MARKET You can find us every Thursday morning from 10:00am to 12 noon at Garstang Cricket Club. We have on sale an excellent range of handicrafts, plants, fruit and vegetables and delicious baking. All this is home produced to a very high standard. The cafe opens at 9.30 so everyone can wait in comfort until a bell announces Opening Time. But where are we? I could explain our venue in words but a map would be a much better idea and I am hoping that the editor of this great little magazine will allow us to put one in. Thank you, Editor. We are at the north end of Garstang High Street and the side road to the Cricket Club and Country Market has signs on a Thursday from Lancaster Road. There is plenty of parking right outside the Club. For anyone with SatNav, the PostCode is PR3 1EB. Susan Andrews (01995) 603644
KIRKLANDS WI We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall, The Avenue, Churchtown, Nr. Garstang. New members and visitors always welcome. It’s a great way to meet neighbours and friends. For more information contact the secretary Dorothy Walmsley (01995) 602558
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On the 11th August this year, The House of Frances will be 21 years old, and I have decided to ease up a little, and spend more time with my husband. From this date, I will only be opening Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week 10:00am - 4:30pm. I must take this opportunity to thank all my customers and friends for their loyalty, support and custom throughout the last 21 years and I very much look forward to seeing you all as usual, if you only pop in for a chat. Currently we have in stock Joseph Ribkoff, Betty Barclay, Versace and Armani and many other best-loved names which are coming to the shop each week, helping me to continue to provide high quality clothes at all times.
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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) Celebrating Summer Soroptimists are looking forward to a short summer break during the month of August, but the work goes on in a very enjoyable way, as one of our members will be opening her garden for a Barbecue where members and friends will raise yet more money for the Mary’s Meals project in appreciation of the abundance of food readily available to all of us in the UK. Back Packs Appeal for Children’s Summer Clothes We are continuing with our Back Pack project and would like to ask for your help. As you sort your children’s summer clothes please would you consider popping the ‘too small, don’t like anymore’ ones into a bag and ringing the number below to arrange collection, or dropping them off at the Mustard Seed Café. Thank you.
Mustard Seed Café, Park Hill Road (Opposite the Wheat Sheaf Pub) Opening Times Tues 10:00am -12noon Thurs10:00am - 2:00pm Sat 10:00am - 12 noon Garstang Soroptimists meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in every month at Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club at 7:30pm. Our first meeting on Wed 14th Sept will be a business meeting. If you are new to the area and would like to come along and meet us, please give me a ring, or visit our website for a wider view of what it means to be a Soroptimist and part of the biggest Women’s Worldwide organization. Muriel Burnham-Airey (01995) 606604 www.sigarstang.org.uk www.facebook.com/SoroptimistGarstang www.twitter.com/GarstangSorop
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Alan Walker, MPAGB,ARPS,EFIAP,EPSA will be giving us a talk entitled ‘Getting the best photographically from your Travels’, an illustrated talk about the planning and execution of successful photographic trips. How to come back with competition images rather than holiday snaps. During Alan’s photographic career he has had photos exhibited all over the world and has had a number of exhibitions of his work. He has also taught photography at adult education colleges. As the first evening of our 2016/17 winter season, new visitors will be given a warm welcome and admission will be free. Refreshments available at a small charge. Just a reminder of what we have been getting up to during the summer, on Wed 6th July we visited the Kadampa Word Peace Temple in the gardens of Conishead Priory, Ulverston. On Wed 17th Aug it will be the South Shore, Blackpool. Contrasting choices! Derek Pratt
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SKIN PROBLEMS This month is national Psoriasis awareness month so I thought I would touch upon this and other skin complaints. Of course Psoriasis can also come with other problems that can affect joints and other areas but I shall focus on the skin which, if you treat right will lead to improvements in other areas too. When I see someone with the painful, irritated skin from Psoriasis one of the first things that I think about is that their body is either overloaded with toxins or not cleansing itself properly. The former is often through an inappropriate diet of too many processed foods, too much sugar (yes that troublemaker AGAIN!) and an overload of alcohol or other poisonous substances. The latter is usually a matter of having a sluggish digestive system – did you know you should have roughly one bowel movement per meal each day? Because the gut is slow our body begins to use the skin as a method of removing waste and so the skin develops weeping sores or itchy lesions.
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With regards to taking too many toxins in through our diet – I have discussed this many times but one extra technique that can be employed is to fast for a day. Did you know your body uses 70% of its energy to digest our food so a day of fasting allows your body to focus on healing. It also stops the body being overloaded with yet more food…have you EVER had a day of fasting? It can be a very powerful health giving tool. Did you know that the less you eat the longer you live? In addition, fasting aids insulin sensitivity thus helping people with diabetes. In fact, it has a myriad of benefits so give it a go! Getting our gut moving can be more of a challenge – mainly because we develop bad habits and poor lifestyle choices. Make
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SKIN PROBLEMS (cont) sure you drink plenty of water each day as dehydration can affect your entire system. In addition, fibre from vegetables is more important than any other dietary fibre – forget all bran, eat vegetables! Lots of them. Do not avoid healthy fats – our skin craves the vital Omega 3, 6 and 9 from nuts, seeds and fish. You can also take excellent supplements that will help this. Saturated fat from grass fed animals is wonderful for your body and will NOT cause heart disease and the same is true of butter. For many of us our digestion is off because of modern stresses – threats to us that our body perceives as a danger to our life, even if it is an unexpected bill through the letter box. That stress shuts down our digestive system. The best way to deal with any stress outside of tackling the actual problem is to do some exercise every day. Your doctor may give you a steroid cream for a skin problem but please be aware, it is not an absence of steroid on your skin that has caused this problem. It may temporarily help but comes at a cost when used long term. Instead, look for the causes and develop a healthy lifestyle (you can still have fun and be healthy you know!) One of the best emergency products I have seen contains honey and is made by Apicare – a friend with weeping sores behind her ears used this and within three days it had healed and a week later had gone…never to return. Lastly, clear out all your regular body products that contain a myriad of weird chemicals that are an assault both on your skin and your entire being. Avoid sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and look for the ‘free from’ products to wash and moisturise with – most decent health food shops have plenty of options in this area. Nick Tofalos
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GARSTANG LIBRARY Lancashire Reading Journey
2:00pm - 3:30pm. This is a free event.
Join us on our exciting reading quest this summer, where you are challenged to read different books, visit new places and share your experiences with stories and pictures! Finish any eight tasks to complete your journey! The Lancashire Reading Journey continues until Sat 24th Sept. Sign up at any Lancashire Library and begin your reading adventure. As part of the Lancashire Reading Journey Garstang Library are holding two events in August:
As part of the Garstang Arts & Music Festival Garstang Library is hosting the following:
Mask Making - Thurs 4th August 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Make a Lancashire Reading Journey Character Mask. There is a charge for this event £1.00 per child or £2.00 per family. Author Dan Worsley – ‘Impossible Tales’ Come along to our special Story Time with Local Author Dan Worsley on Fri 12th Aug
‘Switzerland 1863 Miss Jemima and the Bell Sisters of Garstang’. Mon 22nd Aug 2:00pm to 4:00pm. This is an audio visual talk presented by Dennis Jones and Brenda Fox. A free event but places are limited. A Trio of Poets - Tues 23rd Aug 7:00pm 8:00pm. Norman Hadley, Ron Scowcroft and Rachel McGladdery will be at the Library to entertain with their unique poetry. There is a charge of £2.00 per person but includes a glass of wine. Tickets are available from the Library. “Pat in the Hat” – Wed 24th Aug 11:00am 12:00 noon. A talk, in her own inimitable way, by popular local resident Pat Ascroft. This is a free event.
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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) “Richard III - Dickies Meadow – The True Story of Richard III” - Thurs 25th Aug 7:30pm - 8:30pm. Dean Taylor will be back by popular demand at the Library for an exciting journey about the King. Tickets are priced at £8.00 for adults, £6.00 for under 18s and are available at the Library or the “Visit Wyre” Centre. Chess Club Join us every Saturday for our new Junior Chess Club from 11:00am - 12 noon. A great way to sharpen your skills. New to the game? Tuition is also available. Art and Natter A new Art & Natter group meets on Monday mornings 10:00am - 12 noon. For further details please contact the Library. (Please note tuition is not provided). Memory Cafe Wed 3rd Aug 10:00am – 12 noon. A Free drop-in Cafe for carers and those living with dementia. All are welcome to come along to the Library meeting room on the first Wednesday of every month, for a chat and cup of tea. Also every 3rd Monday between 2:00pm - 4:00pm. For further details ring Sandra Perkins (01995) 471236 or simply pop into the Library.
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Town Council Representatives from Garstang Town Council will be present in the Library between 10:00am until 12 noon. Please drop in and have a chat. No appointments are necessary. Next surgery Sat 6th Aug. Time for a chat – Fri 26th Aug. Would you like someone with whom to talk over issues, make friends or just spend some time chatting? On the last Friday of every month Time for a Chat meet between 10:30am and 12:30pm in the Library meeting room. “Making New Futures” - Thurs 11th Aug.
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GARSTANG LIBRARY (cont) A new drop in group session held every 2nd Thursday 10:30am - 12.30pm for people with mental distress to help you to look into education, learning, work and volunteering. For further details and information please contact Lionel Rice, Employment Development Service. (01524) 700015 / 07738148289. Knit and Natter Our Knit and Natter group meet at the Library every Tuesday afternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm and every Friday afternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm. The group are always looking for new members to join so if you enjoy knitting or fancy starting up a new hobby just come along to the Library and join in with this friendly group. Refreshments are provided as well as expert help and advice. Bowland Choir Led by Anni Tracy. There are no meetings in August but the
group will commence again on Wed 14th Sept. For more information contact (01524) 831997 / anni.tracy@moremusic.org.uk Borrow Box E Books Please note if you require any help with our E Book Service please don’t hesitate to ask a member of staff who will be happy to help or show you the service on your chosen device. Children’s Activities Baby Bounce and Rhyme - Mon and Fri at 10:00am. Toddler Rhyme Time - Tues at 2:00pm. Storytime for the under 5’s - Fri at 2:00pm. All events are FREE. Reading Groups Our reading groups will meet on Thurs 11th Aug at 2:00pm and Tues 16th Aug at 7:30pm. For more information or to book a place at any of the above pop into the Library and speak to a member of staff. Garstang Library 0300 123 6703 garstang.library@lancashire.gov.uk
STEPPING STONES PRE-SCHOOL There’s a positive new agenda for Stepping Stones Forton Pre-school. The new committee have involved Community Futures, a charity who advise charities like this one, as well as operate the fantastic Jigsaw playgroups, like the one in Pilling. We will be using their expertise to help us run the setting and apply for grants for new play equipment etc. A new member of the team, the dynamic Tracy, has recently come in to manage the setting. She is a Level 5 teacher with a wealth of experience of running nurseries. Details can be found at www.steppingstonesforton. co.uk. Chris Thornborrow - Chairman
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GREY MATTER (ans p59) 1. What do Jean Claude Juncker, Donald Tusk and Martin Schulz have in common?
11. Which British royal dynasty was symbolised by a red and white rose?
2. In chess, in what direction does a Bishop move?
12. Who is the new England manager?
3. Which of his films did Stanley Kubrick withdraw from UK cinemas in 1973. 4. What stretch of water do the French call ‘La Manche’?
13. Which station is the British terminus for the Eurostar? 14. Where would you find the SS Great Britain? 15. What is a trebuchet?
5. What collapsed on 15th Sept 2008 to cause the world financial panic.
16. What constellation consists of Ursa Major’s seven brightest stars?
6. What is the ancient name of Iran?
17. What machine does a musician use to maintain a steady beat or tempo?
7. What is the ancient name of Iraq? 8. In which city would you find the ‘La Scala’ opera house? 9. Who wrote ‘Bleak House’? 10. Who invented penicillin?
18. What is the chemical symbol for Iron? 19. What does the warfare abbreviation WMD stand for?
20. The logo of what fashion designer is a stylised Medusa head?
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CARDIAC RISK in the YOUNG (CRY) Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund Early July saw almost 50 walkers take to the country lanes around Barnacre and even the sun came out to play, making the Barnacre stroll a lovely relaxed afternoon filled with good company and scrumptious cakes. Thanks to all, especially the walkers, bakers, tea makers and donators - almost £400 was raised for CRY and church.
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The following weekend, Matt’s uni friend, Ste, his brother Craig and work colleagues, James and Graeme, cycled from Manchester to Blackpool, overcoming a broken chain, puncture and aching knees! Well done on the fab achievement lads and for raising around £900 to be shared between Christies and CRY. Do you recall last year’s Canal Caper? Well this year, instead of just walking 19 miles along the beautiful Lancaster canal, Samantha Richmond and her son Andrew are to cycle the 42 miles from Tewitfield to Preston on Mon 20th Aug in memory of Matt. We wish them all the best. If anyone would like to sponsor them please go to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/ cycleduo. Annual Twilight Treasure Hunt Fri 26th Aug Once again we welcome everyone to join us on this very popular event, travelling by car to search out clues and gather treasure. Registration will take place between 5:30pm - 6:30pm at Catterall Village Hall. The cost is £5 per person, which includes light refreshments at the end of the hunt at Cobble Hey Farm and Gardens. If you are able to book beforehand it will help with numbers for catering, but entries will be welcomed at the event. For further information see Matt’s Fund on facebook, contact 07785 106 976 or e-mail paulahez.ph@gmail.com Paula Hesmondhalgh
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CROSSWORD (ans p59)
Across 1 Toddler (3) 6 Show, point to (8) 7 Metal container (3) 9 Flawless (7) 10 Pointed weapon (5) 11 Not dirty (5) 12 Trivial, token (7) 13 Charged particle (3) 15 Diverse (8) 16 Also, plus (3) Down 1 Spasm (3) 2 Metal container (3) 3 A part of a cow (5) 4 Lake District mountain (7) 5 Clipped speech or music (8) 8 Permission, consent (8) 9 The largest ocean (7) 11 Cockerel (5) 13 Mount ___, highest mountain in Crete (3) 14 Acknowledgement (3)
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DOWN TO EARTH As I write this we’re preparing to go to the RHS show at Tatton Park Gardens in Cheshire. The organisation to cater for three adults and two small humans has required lists spread over 3 sheets of A4, the booking of a dog walker, clothes for wet weather, clothes for warm weather, clothes for cold weather - and repeated musings over whether it’s really worth it. It’s the thought of a chilled glass of Pimms that keeps me going. In case you didn’t get to this show but fancy an interesting florally day out then why not consider a day trip to Tatton to see the new American garden. It’s been designed to capture the spirit of a New England woodland edge, weaving daisies with grasses to create a loose, wild feel. It also boasts Rudbeckia, Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’, asters and penstemons to remind us that many familiar herbaceous border plants hail from the United States. Another great day out is the Southport Flower Show. This year it’s being opened by celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott on Thurs 18th Aug – but our household is far more excited by Children’s TV star Mr Bloom who will be taking a break from his famous nursery to meet visitors at the show on Sat 20th Aug. If you prefer more horticulturally gifted celebs then you’ll find Carol Klein at the show on Thurs 18th Aug, Joe Swift, regular presenter on BBC Gardeners’ World is there Fri 19th and Sat 20th Aug and Christine Walkden, resident gardening expert, BBC The One Show will be there Sun 21st Aug. Sometimes at this time of year you can find bedding is starting to flag and your garden can lack colour. If you’ve got a bit of spare cash your local nursery will offer some solutions. My favourites at this time of year includes Rudbeckia which from August to October produces long-stalked
yellow, daisy like flowers with conical black centres. Another favourite is Salvia which can flower from May to November. It’s a woody based perennial carrying large deep purple flowers – but beware, it can be tender in cold areas so you either have to move it into a greenhouse or plant it as an annual. Also look out for Kniphofia, also known as Red Hot Poker which flowers from August to October. Anyway – got to go. Need to fix a trailer to the car to transport the picnic. Happy Gardening! Alison Tarpey-Black. (01253) 810039.
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CHARITY LUNCH Thurs 1st Sept Charity Lunch supporting Local Cancer Charities at Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley PR3 2TB. Stalls from 11:30am, lunch served 12:30pm. Selection of songs from local teen soprano Elizabeth Singleton. Admission £25 by prior booking only. Tel. (01995) 640185 / 01772 864 689. Sandra Allen
CLOTHING WEIGH IN St Luke’s Church Winmarleigh We are still accepting clothing for our ’Weigh In’ as part of our fundraising activities. It is strictly clothes only, defined as anything you can wear. Please give items to any member of our Parochial Parish Council or bring them along to the Church. Brenda Brodie
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BE PREPARED FOR FLOODING
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Members of community groups attended a meeting of the North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) for the first time in July.
Nurse Appointments We’re sad to say that unfortunately Nurse Katy Smyth will be leaving the practice at the beginning of August to pursue a career teaching the practice nurses of the future! Whilst we recruit and train a replacement we will have fewer routine nurse appointments available, in particular for chronic diseases (e.g. asthma, diabetes, heart disease). Please be assured that this will of course not affect the service we provide to those requiring core services such as wound care and urgent blood tests, or any chronic disease review appointments that the GP deems as urgent. Your patience is appreciated during this time. Patient Reference Group Are you aged 18-30 and would like to have a say about the services provided at Windsor Surgery? Our patient views are very important to us. In 2013 we set up a Patient Reference Group as a method of obtaining patient feedback. We work closely with our PRG to shape our services to best meet our patients’ needs. We try to make the group as representative as possible, and are therefore appealing for new members aged between 18-30. We are always happy to welcome new members of any age, so if you would like to join, please pop into reception for a registration form, or visit www. windsorsurgery.nhs.uk/ppg Find us on Facebook Visit www.facebook.com/WindsorSurgery and ‘like’ our page for the quickest way to receive the Surgery news. The Windsor Surgery Team
The RFCC links the Environment Agency with flood risk partnerships across the region along with representatives from local and central Government and the water industry. The aim of the event was to bring together experiences from the recent floods. One of the key messages that came out of the event was the need to make our partnerships work more effectively if we are to rise to the challenge of a changing environment and provide joined up, collective betterment for our communities. However the role and power of communities cannot be overstated. It is our wish that every home has a resilience plan, allowing them to be better prepared and warned. We’ve started work on this with flood action groups in Churchtown and Thornton and intend to implement this across Wyre. Within Lancashire the effects of flooding at Christmas are still being felt, with over 18% of households yet to return home. It was a collective miserable time but we are working hard with our partners to make things better both through practical measures and through the political process. Flooding affects both economic growth and public health. It was noted that sickness and depression rates were significantly raised eight to twelve months after a flood event. Some of the most significant effects during the events were to infrastructure and there were calls for better pre-planning and deployment to restore essential services and joint flood risk registers. Significant damage occurred to water and sewerage systems, power supplies and transport systems requiring a major repair programme. What significantly helps recovery if a flood occurs is: early warnings, allowing valuables and furniture to be moved before the flood,
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BE PREPARED FOR FLOODING (cont) evacuations (often this is in the middle of the night in terrible conditions) and a move away from a throwaway society (insurance companies need to be prepared to consider repairing rather than wholesale replacement if this is acceptable and practical). What was very clear across Lancashire, Cumbria and Merseyside was that we share common problems, including the current protracted recovery process, as well as issues specific to our areas. However, support is available and we are working closely with our partners and residents to address the issues raised and ensure that Wyre is well prepared in the event of future flooding. There is still grant funding available to those who experienced flooding in December to help fund measures which improve a property’s resilience or resistance to flooding. Visit wyre.gov.uk/floodinggrantscheme to apply or call (01253) 891000. For practical advice about being prepared for flooding and what to do if the worst happens visit wyre.gov.uk/flooding Cllr Roger Berry
INNER WHEEL At the end of June we presented a cheque to Women’s Aid in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. Their representatives gave us an insight of how the Charity deals with women who are victims of abuse. The following week we had a meeting where the Presidents for the next year were inducted. We are having a dual Presidency, the office is to be held by Mary Mason and Jan Winnard. We have had a very enjoyable year under the Presidency of Charmaine Wilkinson and Charmaine was thanked for all her hard work over the past year. Mary and Jan put forward their ideas for the next year and their Charity will be First
Responders in Garstang. The Officers of the Club will be going to a District meeting to find out what the District Team would like the Clubs to do over the next twelve months. If anyone is interested in finding out more of what we do get in touch. Maureen Garstang (01995) 604336.
ST LUKE’S CELEBRATION HARVEST Celebrating 140 years It is 140 years since St Luke’s Church was consecrated so we are continuing our celebrations with a special Harvest event. This will offer an opportunity to come along and find out more about Lord Winmarleigh, the story of the Consecration, the church design of this Grade 2 listed building by Lancaster Architects Paley and Austin, the internal decorations by Shrigley and Hunt, which include unique and special stencilling and the Reredos, a Willis organ, amongst other features. There will be extensive displays in the church detailing and explaining the history and all the features as well as guided tours and talks. Sat 10th Sept 11:00am - 4:00pm. • •
12:00 noon - Talk on the story of the Consecration of St Luke’s. 2:00pm - Guided tour.
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Refreshments and stalls available. Wed 14th Sept 7:30pm - 9.30pm 7:30pm Harvest Supper with guest speaker local Historian Paul Smith talking about Winmarleigh Hall. St Luke’s Church, Winmarleigh, PR3 OLA
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WORSE THINGS HAPPEN AT SEA
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One day I fell off my new bike, and really hurt my knee. Went sobbing into Grandma’s house, for hugs and sympathy. “Oh never mind” said Grannie, as she soothed and mended me, “Your poorly knee’s all better now, and WORSE THINGS HAPPEN AT SEA!” She used to say this quite a lot, when things would go awry. Was used to hearing it from Gran, expected it, did I. When teapot broke, when budgie died, when Fido chewed settee, She’d sigh and say, “Oh never mind, and WORSE THINGS HAPPEN AT SEA!” I sometimes wondered just how worse on water it could be. Our seaside trips were scary knowing WORSE THINGS HAPPEN AT SEA.
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On the 11th August this year, The House of Frances will be 21 years old, and I have decided to ease up a little, and spend more time with my husband. From this date, I will only be opening Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week 10:00am - 4:30pm. I must take this opportunity to thank all my customers and friends for their loyalty, support and custom throughout the last 21 years and I very much look forward to seeing you all as usual, if you only pop in for a chat. Currently we have in stock Joseph Ribkoff, Betty Barclay, Versace and Armani and many other best-loved names which are coming to the shop each week, helping me to continue to provide high quality clothes at all times.
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I’d often catch her gazing at the photo on the wall. A handsome man in uniform stood smiling at us all. “Who is he Gran?” I asked one day. “I’ve never seen him here.” “Why that’s your lovely Grandad pet. The one I hold most dear.” “Where is he then?” I asked again. “Wherever can he be?” She wiped a tear as she replied, “YOUR GRANDAD WENT TO SEA!.” JM
ST MICHAELS VILLAGE GALA St Michaels-on Wyre Village Gala Committee thanks everyone who supported the Gala, helping to make it a great success. The sun shone and everyone enjoyed a fun family afternoon. Thank you for your continued support of this important village tradition. Catherine Towers
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range of fantastic local projects.
Lancashire County Council and a local farmer have been proving that Bowland’s beautiful countryside isn’t just for those who can take to the hills under their own steam.
All calendar sales will be donated to Champion Bowland which is a small charity working to enhance the outstanding landscape of the Forest of Bowland AONB. It does this by raising funds from visitor donations and charitable activity and these funds are then awarded to local projects which benefit the environment, local communities and visitors.
For several years now, New Laund Farm above Whitewell has been working with Lancashire’s Countryside Service to offer a series of Tramper treks over some of the most picturesque land in the Hodder valley. Trampers are a type of all-terrain electric scooter which can tackle uneven ground, fields and mud allowing people who are less mobile to get out and enjoy some of the fantastic scenery within the Forest of Bowland .
The charity has its own website - www. championbowland.org.uk – which features details of some of the work it has supported in the past.
On Mon 1st Aug and Tues 2nd Aug, keen countryside-lovers will have the chance to climb on board Trampers as part of the Festival Bowland annual programme of events.
The photographs in the latest calendar were all kindly shared by residents and visitors to the area via the AONB website - www. forestofbowland.com/visitor-photogallery - and all the images submitted can be viewed there.
Accompanied by walking companions, the groups will be given a guided tour of the farm. They will hear all about the ongoing conservation work which encourages heather regeneration, wading birds and species-rich grassland. Given clear weather, the specially chosen route provides some wonderful views of the surrounding fells, including Parlick, Longridge and Pendle Hill.
Keen photographers are still able to upload their photographs to the website where they have the chance of being chosen as “photo of the week”, or even appearing in print in the AONB’s 2018 calendar. Copies of the new calendar can be purchased online for £8 at www.forestofbowland.com/ Forest-Bowland-AONB-Shop or in local Tourist Information Centres and businesses.
A morning and afternoon session is available on each of the two days, with the treks lasting around two hours.
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The events are free but Tramper numbers are limited so places need to be booked in advance by calling (01200) 448246. Visitors should bring warm, waterproof clothing with them.
Our first meetings of the new season are on Thurs 1st Sept - Recent Acquisitions, Thurs 15th Sept - Auction, Thurs 29th Sept Netherlands and Thurs 13th Oct - Members’ Displays.
Photographers Support Charity Calendar The Forest of Bowland 2017 calendar is now on sale and captures the unique sense of place of this beautiful area. Featuring some wonderful, seasonal landscape, wildlife and farming photographs, funds raised from the calendar will support a
GARSTANG STAMP CLUB
We are a small, friendly group with wide interests in both stamps and picture postcards and we welcome anyone to come along and sample some of our meetings, which are in the Meeting Room at Garstang Library at 7:30pm. Dennis Jones (01995) 602665
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BEN WALLACE A week is certainly a long time in politics and the last month has seen major changes. We are going through interesting times and as a result my office is receiving a high volume of letters from constituents giving their views. As your representative, this correspondence is extremely useful to me. It is always enjoyable for me to speak to constituents face-to-face during my visits and meetings around the constituency. Whilst national changes are underway, please be assured that I am continuing to work hard to represent our area. An issue I know is important to many people is proposed changes to community pharmacy funding. I recently met with local pharmacists to discuss this. We recognise how important community pharmacies are especially for more rural communities and I have made representations to the Government seeking clarification about proposed changes. It’s important that these services continue to benefit local communities. It is obvious to me by the number of complaints received recently about vehicles parking causing obstruction and highway issues in general that these issues concern residents greatly. People using residential areas for long term parking is a real nuisance. There is nothing worse than a Cul-De-Sac being blocked with dozens of cars therefore, I have raised this at the highest level and met with the Chief Executive of DVLA. I also regularly raise issues about the condition of roads and pavements with the County Council. People Over Wyre are quite rightly concerned about bus services, such as the lack of a direct service to Cleveleys. I continue to make representations to Service Providers
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to try to improve the situation and will keep you informed of progress. Do not hesitate to contact me with your views on this issue. Turning to trains, many of you have been in touch to voice concerns about the lack of parking provision at Poulton Station. As a result a meeting with myself and Network Rail has taken place at the Great Eccleston Office. The need for additional parking for commuters and station users in Poulton was hammered home. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of judging the Stalmine-with-Staynall Residents’ Association Scarecrow Competition. There was a Royal theme and the standard was outstanding from Monty Don, King of Gardeners to the pop group Queen. It was a very enjoyable day and I would like to thank all who took part and the Association for asking me to judge the competition. Our Gala Queens are something to be cherished and since being elected it has been an honour to host them in Parliament, the latest one to visit was Out Rawcliffe’s Gala Queen, Isobel Jenkinson who came down with her family. I hope they enjoyed their visit. One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is to travel around the Constituency and I do this at every opportunity. If you would like me to visit your business, school or event please do get in touch. If I can be of any assistance to you please email me at wallaceb@parliament.uk or write to me at: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. My Office at the House of Commons IS on 0207 219 5804, my Constituency Office on (01995) 672977. Ben Wallace MP
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