Over Wyre FOCUS Your Free Monthly Magazine
Knott End ~ Preesall ~ Pilling ~ Stalmine ~ Hambleton September 2016
Issue 202
What’s on Over Wyre
SEPTEMBER Thursday
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Charity Lunch - Ferrari’s Hotel
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Over Wyre Probus Club (also 15th)
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Mobile Libraries - Pilling
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Stalmine Gardening Club
Friday
Stalmine Village Hall Bingo (also 16th)
2nd
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Fairytales Reading Group - Knott End Library
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Saturday
3rd
Sequence Steppers (also 8th, 10th, 17th 22nd & 24th)
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Sunday
4th
United North Fylde Circuit Service - Pilling Methodist Church
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Monday
5th
Bridging the Gap - St James’ Church
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Family History Group - Knott End Library
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Tuesday
North Fylde Photographic Society - Garstang URC Hall
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Town Council Surgery - Knott End Library
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Tuesday Bridge Group - Garstang Arts Centre (also 13th, & 27th) 51
Garstang Ladies Speakers - Garstang Country Hotel
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Wednesday
6th
Galloways Social Club - Garstang Sports & Social Club
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7th
Wednesday Over Wyre Walkers
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Pilling Lane WI - St Oswalds’ Church Hall
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Friday
Hambleton Walks - Shovels Inn Car Park
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Flower Demo & Afternoon Tea - Help Beat Cancer
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Saturday
Secondhand Book Fair - Ellel Village Hall
9th 10th
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Scarecrow Festival - Hambleton (until 18th)
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In Concert with Pilling Jubilee Silver Band - Pilling Methodist
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The Consecration of St Luke’s & Guided Tour
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Sunday
Harvest Festival Service - St Lukes
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11th
Hambleton Mobile Library
Ukulele Four Week Course - Garstang Arts Centre
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Monday
12th
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Over Wyre Cloggers Exhibition - Knott End Library
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Hambleton Gala AGM
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Hambleton WI (also 14th, 19th, 21st/22nd, 26th & 29th)
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Preesall Town Council Meeting
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What’s on Over Wyre
Tuesday
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Meeting Point (also 27th)
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North Fylde Photographic Society (also 20th & 27th)
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Over Wyre Art Society (also 20th & 27th)
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Over Wyre Ladies (also 27th)
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Prize Bingo - Friends of Trinity Hospice
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SSRA Meeting - Wyre Villa
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Wednesday 14th
Mental Health Support Group - St Oswalds Church Hall
1st Pilling Scout Group (also 21st and 28th)
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Winmarleigh Harvest Supper with Historian, Paul Smith
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Soroptomists Meeting - Garstang Hotel and Golf Club
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St Aidan’s Open Day
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The Pleasant Guild Meeting - Knott End Methodist Hall
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Friday
16th
Strictly Come Dancing with John
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Saturday
17th
Second Hand Book Fair - Christ Church, Glasson Dock
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Walking Treasure Hunt - New Community Hall
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CRY Market Stall - Garstang Town Centre
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Sunday
Hambleton Fun Day - Village Hall
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St James’ Church Harvest Festival
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Monday
19th
Over Wyre Gardening Club - St Bernard’s Church Hall
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Tuesday
20th
Stalmine WI - Stalmine Village Hall
Thursday
22nd
Over Wyre Cloggers Talk & Demo - Knott End Library
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Garstang Unplugged - Kenlis Arms
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Pilling WI Meeting
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Saturday
Cleveleys Walks - Beach Rd Community Centre
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Afternoon Tea - The Children’s Society
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Out Rawcliffe St John’s Church Harvest Time (also 25th)
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Sunday
Harvest Festival Celebrations - Pilling Methodist Church
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Harvest Festival Fun Day - Wyre Villa
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Monday
26th
Harvest Rally - Piling Methodist Church
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Tuesday
27th
Fylde Bird Cub - ‘The Living Seas Project’
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ITHA Travel Talks - ‘Trinidad & Tobago’
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18th
24th
25th
Wednesday 28th
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CHARITY LUNCH
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
Thurs 1st Sept
Coffee Morning Sat 1st Oct 10:00 am to 12:30 pm St Bernards Church Hall, Hackensall Road, Knott End.
You are invited to a Charity Lunch supporting Local Cancer Charities at Ferrari’s Hotel, Chipping Road, Thornley PR3 2TB. Stalls from 11:30am, lunch served 12:30pm (choice of menu on the day) followed by a selection of songs from local teen soprano Elizabeth Singleton. Admission £25 by prior booking only. For information or tickets Tel. (01995) 640185 / (01772) 864 689. Sandra Allen
PILLING METHODIST CHURCH There will be an official welcome to Rev Alex on Sun 4th Sept at the 6:30pm evening service led by Rev Paul Davis. This service will also welcome Rev Paul Critchley as the new Superintendent Minister for the North Fylde Circuit. Andrew Bell
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We would like to invite everyone to join us and help raise funds for MacMillan, who will make sure that no one faces cancer alone. Jo Durbano & Di Robinson
THE PLEASANT GUILD The Bethel Guild and the Methodist Pleasant Hour are joining together to become the Pleasant Guild. We will be meeting on Wednesdays at 2:30pm commencing Wed 14th Sept in the Knott End Methodist Hall. Everyone is most welcome. Dorothy Bray - Secretary (01253) 810015 or (01253) 811791
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SECOND-HAND BOOK FAIRS
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP
Ellel Village Hall, Galgate. Sat 10th Sept 10:00am - 4:00pm
St Oswalds Church Hall Wed 14th Sept 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Thousands of books on a wide range of subjects: literature, history, biography, local interest, nature, transport, industrial history, military, politics, science, sport, gardening, music, art, crafts, cookery, travel, crime, children’s books, general fiction and more, plus maps and ephemera. Perhaps the very thing you’ve been searching for will be waiting to be discovered! Refreshments available. For more information please contact Jon Smith (0161) 797 4786 or 07787 888 023
Anyone who is experiencing, or has a loved one or someone close to them who is affected by mental health issues is invited to come along to this group.
Christ Church, Glasson Dock. Sat 17th Sept 10:00am - 4:00pm
Come along and enjoy an hour’s Health Walk around Hambleton, riverside paths, local lanes, and ginnels with lovely views of boats, creeks and gardens. Join us at the Shovels Inn car park. Afterwards enjoy refreshments in the local pub.
Thousands of books on a wide range of subjects. The books have been donated to raise money for church funds. Refreshments will be available. For more information please call Mike Waites (01524) 792092
We meet every second Wednesday of the month. Pauline Teague 07583 039 804 Email: sisterteague@hotmail.co.uk
HAMBLETON WALKS Fri 9th Sept - 2:00pm
Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066
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HELP BEAT CANCER Over Wyre Fundraising Group Tickets are still available for the Flower Demonstration to be given by Carl Wilde followed with afternoon Tea on Fri 9th Sept, 2:00pm at the Bedford Hotel, St.Annes. Carl will be doing several flower arrangements which we will raffle afterwards. Tickets £20.00. Many thanks to Mr and Mrs Barry Cox and family of Hambleton for their donations in memory of Mrs Doris Howarth. The next Race for Life event in this area is Pretty Muddy at Blackpool on Sat 17th Sept. Please come along and show your support for this great event. For more details, please contact Jean Horner (01253) 700555, Pat Owen (01995) 672760 or Val Southward (01995) 679965
OVER WYRE PROBUS CLUB The September meetings will be on Thurs 1st Sept when the subject of the talk will be ‘Behind the Scenes’ and Thurs 15th Sept. Membership of the Club is open to all gentlemen, resident in or adjacent to the Over Wyre district who have fully or partially retired, or are about to retire from professional, business or other similar occupations. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday in each month at Springfield House Hotel. If anyone is interested in finding our more about the Club or would like to attend a meeting initially as a guest, then please telephone (01253) 790391. Stewart Lyell
STALMINE VILLAGE HALL BINGO Fri 2nd & 16th Sept Everyone welcome - good prizes. Doors open at 7:00pm, eyes down at 7:30pm. David Makinson (01253) 700232
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BRIDGING THE GAP Free Monthly Drop In Sessions Mon 5th Sept 10:00am - 12 noon St James Church, Hall Gate Lane, Stalmine The ‘Bridging the Gap’ project gives free support and advice for older people dealing with hearing loss. It includes help with wearing hearing aids and advice on problems with equipment as well as basic maintenance such as tube replacement and battery changes. The project also offers home visits, available by appointment, for those who are not able to attend the drop-ins. Vincent Borg (01772) 561323 info@caritascare.org.uk
MOBILE LIBRARIES The dates for the Mobile Library visits for Sept are as follows: Pilling: Thurs 1st Sept Hambleton: Mon 11th Sept Arthurs Lane:
11:00 - 11:10
Meadowcroft Avenue:
11:15 - 11:30
Wyreside Drive
11:35 - 11:50
Wyreside Park, Kiln Lane
11:55 - 12:05
Coniston Avenue:
13:15 - 13:25
Birchwood Drive:
13:30 - 13:45
Hambleton Country Park:
13:50 - 14:05
Stalmine Stalmine Country Park:
14:10 - 14:25
Seven Stars:
14:30 - 14:50
Woodside Park:
14:55 - 15:10
Preesall Ash Grove:
15:20 - 15:40
Rosemount Avenue:
15:45 - 15:55
Pilling Lane:
16:00 - 16:10
Garstang Library 0300 1236703 www.lancashire.gov.uk
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KNOTT END & PREESALL IN BLOOM
WALKING TREASURE HUNT
Well the judging has taken place, but we will not find out the results until October. There are a large number of entries in the North West so judging takes some time.
Sat 17th Sept 2:00pm
Thank you to all those people who stop when we are out working and comment on the flowers. It’s always good to know that our efforts are appreciated! We will still be out maintaining the tubs and flower beds so if anyone is interested in joining us contact: Yvonne McCann (10253) 811364 or Joyce Wilson (01253) 813519
STALMINE WI
Pilling Memorial Hall Committee are holding a Walking Treasure Hunt. The walk begins from the site of the New Community Hall on Taylors Lane, Pilling and ends with refreshments in the Marquee on the field. Entry is £10 per family or £3 per person. Come along and enjoy an afternoon walk around Pilling, find out about the latest plans for the New Community Hall and even win a prize! Fun for all the Family! All proceeds go towards the New Community Hall. Katrina Bell
Our next meeting is on Tues 20th Sept 7:00pm at Stalmine Village Hall and will be a talk entitled ‘Adventures on Wheels’. Competition : Holiday Photo Snap. Members and guests welcome.
KNOTT END DOMINO CLUB
Jan Aldaiji
Lilian Makin (01253) 811791
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Fri 30th Sept - 7:30pm Knott End Methodist Church We meet the last Friday in each month and everyone is welcome.
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DANCING FOR ALL - PREESALL
MEETING POINT
Strictly Come Dancing With John! Fri 16th Sept 7:30pm - 10:30pm
We are a non-denominational group meeting fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons at 2:15pm at the United Reformed Church Hall, Sandy Lane, Hambleton from September through to April.
St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Lancaster Road, Preesall. Admission £3.00 including refreshments. Please pay at the door. Profit goes to the Hall Maintenance Fund. John Blakey (01253) 811218
RSPCA APPEAL FOR INFORMATION We are appealing for information regarding an incident that occurred on Saturday 13th August on Smallwood Hey Road in Pilling. A cat has been shot through the eye with an air rifle. The cat has survived but has unfortunately lost his eye as a result.
We begin our new 2016 progamme on Tues 13th Sept with Rev. C. Leitch and on Tues 27th Sept with Mrs M. Gandhi. Mrs R Dixon (01253) 700700
HAMBLETON IN BLOOM The results of the North West in Bloom competition will be with us shortly.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident they should call the RSPCA appeals line on 0300 123 8018 quoting Incident No. 2264/15/08/16.
Let’s hope we have done as well as in other years. We are still tending the plots and we would like anyone who can do a spot of weeding to help us as it is back breaking work. Please support us.
Amy McIntosh, RSPCA Inspector
Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066
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MNDA Motor Neurone Disease Association On Sunday 14th August we received a cheque for £3500 from Toplands Charity Clay Shoot in Woodplumpton . We would like to thank Roy Stansfield and family and Terence Logan for their all their hard work and for their generous donation . On Sat 17th Sept we are collecting in Booths from 9:00am onwards. We will also have a stall at the Charity Christmas Card Sale on November 5th in the United Reformed Church. We would like to thank everyone for their support and be assured that the funds raised are going to fund research or to support those who have Motor Neurone Disease. Marie Whalley (01995) 603605
NORTH FYLDE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC Tues 6th Sept: ‘Sport for the Digital Age’ presented by Mike McNamee FRPS, PBPPA, an experienced sports photographer who will give guidance on equipment and techniques needed for the best results. Tues 13th Sept: Members Night with a look at macro photography and advice on getting the most from next week’s Illuminations trip. Tues 20th Sept: An evening photographing ‘the greatest free show on earth’ – Blackpool Illuminations. Tues 27th Sept: Members get the opportunity of seeing, close up, some of the best prints from the Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union. Our meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm from September to April at the United Reform Church Hall, Rossall Road, Cleveleys. New members, of any level, are always welcome. Visit www.northfylde-ps.co.uk or contact Paul King (01253) 700308. Paul Twambley
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WYRE VOICE FOCUS GROUP
KNOTT END LIBRARY
Wyre Council is looking for volunteers to form a focus group to provide feedback on its residents’ magazine ‘Wyre Voice’ and other publications from time to time.
Children’s Event
Initially, the group will be asked to read the Autumn 2016 edition of ‘Wyre’ Voice, due out in September, then attend a meeting in October to answer questions about the content, look and other aspects of the publication. This feedback will be used to inform future editions and make sure that the publication contains information that is interesting and useful to residents. The council would like to ensure representation from the rural areas. If you would like to get involved please call (01253) 887267. Stephanie Collinson - Wyre Borough Council Senior Communications Officer
There’s still time for children to complete The Lancashire Reading Journey, which ends on Sat 24th Sept. Come along to the Library, bring your task card and complete the journey to get a pencil, choice of pin badge and certificate to take into school. Many thanks to all the shops/offices who took part in our Lancashire Reading Journey Treasure Hunt - it has been a great success. On display from Mon 12th Sept will be an exhibition by The Over Wyre Cloggers, with a talk and demonstration on Thurs 22nd Sept which will start at 2:00pm. A free event with refreshments. For more information please ask the staff at the Library. Getting Back to School – the Library has a new collection of workbooks and posters – a fun way to enhance school learning. Regular Events The Family History Group will be meeting at the Library on Mon 5th Sept from 10:00am -12 noon. Town Council Surgery - any issues with the area, then call in and speak to a representative from the Town Council, who will be at the Library on Tues 6th Sept from 4:00pm. Fairytales Reading Group meet on Fri 2nd Sept and the Last Friday Reading Group meet on Fri 30th Sept. Both meet at 2:00pm. New members welcome. For babies and toddlers our Bounce and Rhyme sessions run weekly throughout the year every Friday morning from 10:30am 11:00am. Babies and toddlers welcome. Other weekly events include Crochet and Knit and Natter sessions. If you are interested in any of the events please ask the Library staff for more information. Christine France - Branch Manager Knott End Library 03001 236 703
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SCARECROW FESTIVAL Hambleton Fun Day Sun 18th Sept 11:00am - 2:00pm Hambleton is to host its first ever Scarecrow Festival between Sat 10th Sept – Sun 18th Sept and everyone in the village is invited to get involved. In support of Hambleton Under 5s Playgroup, families, businesses and community groups are invited to construct a scarecrow and display it in their garden or window for the festival week. The theme is ‘Childhood’ such as favourite characters from film or TV, books, nursery rhymes, comics or superheroes. On Sun 18th Sept there will be a Fun Day at Hambleton Village Hall and a grand prizegiving for the best creations. Come along between 11:00am - 2:00pm and enjoy children’s crafts, stalls and games,
homemade cakes and cream teas. Free entry. Collect a scarecrow trail map and discover where to view the creations! For further information give me a call or Facebook ‘Hambleton Scarecrow Festival’. Lisa Robbins 07929 112 179
ITHA – TRAVEL TALKS “Trinidad & Tobago (An Almost Perfect Paradise).” Wed 28th Sept - 7:30pm This is the first meeting of the 2016-17 season beginning with an illustrated talk by Chris and Keith Buxton taking a more unusual view of both islands. Their talk ranges from pirates and slavery, to wildlife, people and their colourful cultures. Our meetings consist of illustrated talks covering all parts of the world, and speakers are drawn from recognised professional writers, photographers and journalists, our own members and travellers from across the country. New members welcome.
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Venue:The Concert Hall, Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool FY3 7LR at 7.30 pm. Our facilities are suitable for the disabled, including audio loop. Refreshments available during the break. Cost: Membership is £20 for the season. Visitors may pay at the door for a fee of £4 per meeting. This fee will be refunded if you join as a full member. For further information visit our website www. fyldetravellers.org.uk Joan Gaffiney (01253) 700799
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CLEVELEYS WALKS
FYLDE BIRD CLUB
Sat 24th Sept - 10:30am
The River Wyre, Poulton
Enjoy an hour’s Health Walk in Cleveleys either a bracing Promenade walk or a look at Cleveleys Park houses and Towers Wood paths, ponds and wildlife. Meet at the Community Centre on Beach Road for a prompt 10.30 start and return for a cuppa.
27th Sept: ‘The Living Seas Project and Marine Conservation in the North West with The Cumbria Wildlife Trust’.
Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066
HARVEST TIME Come and visit our beautifully and traditionally decorated country church this harvest-time and enjoy home made cakes with a cup of tea or coffee. Out Rawcliffe St John’s Church is open 10:00am – 5:00pm Sat 24th & Sun 25th Sept, with Harvest Thanksgiving Service at 9:30am and Songs of Praise at 2:00pm on Sunday. Contact Rev Judith (01253) 702711
Fylde Bird Club welcomes all birdwatchers whatever their specific interest. Whether you are a beginner, an expert, a casual local birder or a hard-bitten twitcher, a conservation worker or just want to meet other birders for a chat, we have something for you. The Club is involved in local conservation issues and works closely with local councils to attempt to protect the important habitats of the Fylde. Club members are involved in local and national counts and surveys. If you would like to know more about the Fylde Bird Club, please check our website at www. fyldebirdclub.org The club is a charitable organisation registered with the Charity Commission Charity No 1102961. Marton Mere There have been major changes to Marton Mere over the last 60 years and a significant increase in the number of birdwatchers visiting the area. The Fylde Bird Club database contains over 50,000 individual records for Marton Mere from 1997 onwards. During late 2014 a number of enhancements to the Reserve were financed by a generous grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project has delivered a range of habitat improvements and changes to enhance the visitor experience. The scrape area on the island has been enlarged considerably, an artificial sand martin nest bank has been installed and ongoing management of the various habitats has begun. The second edition of the ‘Birds of Marton Mere’ was published in 2016. This second
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FYLDE BIRD CLUB (cont) edition presents a record of bird species up to the end of 2014 with the more significant records from early 2015 also included - over 60 years of bird recording. Copies can be ordered online at www.fyldebirdclub.org or email jean.wagstaff@hotmail.co.uk
PILLING METHODIST CHURCH United North Fylde Circuit Service Sun 4th Sept 6:30pm Service to welcome Rev Alex Yesudas to the circuit and also to welcome Rev Paul Critchley as the new Superintendent Minister for the North Fylde Circuit. Sat 10th Sept In Concert with Pilling Jubilee Silver Band at Pilling Methodist Church starting at 7:00pm. Tickets (Adults £6 Children £4), including light refreshments, can be obtained from Linda Acton (01253) 790557 or Mary Fisher (01253) 799994. Harvest Festival Celebrations Sun 25th Sept. 10:30am Service led by Mr Alan Hart. 6:30 p.m. Rev Alex Yesudas and Deacon Jo Critchley. Mon 26th Sept: Harvest Rally led by Rev Keith Borwick starting at 7:00pm followed by Harvest Supper and auction of produce. Andrew Bell
THE CHILDREN’S SOCIETY Afternoon Tea St Oswald’s Parish Church Sat 24th Sept - 2:00pm Tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes, raffle, and music. All Welcome. Ticket £4.00 from Knott End Post Office and Church. Judith Smith judith.smith321@btinternet.com
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OVER WYRE ART SOCIETY Well, we’re back ready for our painting classes at St. Bernard’s Hall again! We can now meet up and get back into the swing of our artwork. I must mention what a lovely time we had at Riverside Drive, Hambleton, thanks to a member and family. We were treated to strawberry scones and hot coffee whilst painting views of the river Wyre. The first session back on Tues 13th Sept will be free choice when summer paintings can be finished. Please bring in your completed paintings too so we can have a temporary show. We will be welcoming any visitors or new members, so you can ‘have a go’ too. There will be refreshments and a new syllabus along with taking subs during the initial meetings. We have a special meeting on Tues 20th
Sept when ‘Woody’ is returning. He’s a well known artist and sculptor. September Programme •
Tues 13th Sept Summer Paintings practical.
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Tues 20th Sept ‘Composition’ demo with Woody.
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Please phone me for more details. We meet at St. Bernard’s Hall, Hackensall Rd, Knott End from 2:00pm - 4:00pm every Tuesday. Sandra Langhorne (01253) 813739
FRIENDS OF TRINITY HOSPICE Over Wyre I need to start with an apology. On Sunday 14th August Mrs Ethel Davies held a Songs of Praise Service at her home in Pilling raising £1,000.00 for Trinity Hospice. I should have attended to accept the cheque on behalf of Trinity. I have no excuse, I forgot. I am so sorry to the 84 guests who were expecting to meet a representative. Can I assure you all that the money you raise for Trinity is very gratefully received and is an important contribution to the work of this vital local charity. Once again my sincere apologies. On Wednesday 10th August we held a Coffee Morning at Hambleton United Reformed Church raising over £150.00. Our next event is our Grand Ball on Saturday 22nd October at Knott End Golf Club. Ticket are £30 each and this includes a three course dinner and entertainment. Plus a raffle and auction with some amazing prizes. Ring Andy 07709 338 815 for tickets. Helen Lomax (01253) 702743
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CAN FOOD HELP ARTHRITIS? I have a wonderful story to bring you of an astounding result with a patient of mine. However, that can wait until I provide you with a little background information. I always try to research my articles and ensure there is good sense and, where possible, research to support what I say. So I began to look up information about food and arthritis on the internet. Top of the list in my search were official sites from arthritis charities with quotes from award winning dieticians and doctors about how food cannot help arthritis and modern drugs are the way forward. I’m afraid I have become a cynic regarding the world in general these days – so I began digging up information about America’s young dietician of the year 2005. It turns out she works for an organisation which is sponsored by a drugs company and Pepsi!
Now forgive me for thinking it but is someone who is aided by such funding going to start telling us anything other than the party line? This led me to recalling a conversation with a research scientist a few years ago who was looking at what is the best sports drink for athletes of all abilities. I said to him that he and I both knew that the best sports drink available was water! His reply to this was revealing as he said, “Yes it is but Lucozade are paying me to do the research!” QED. Which brings me back to food and arthritis. I have a patient who has been wracked with arthritic pain for years and has had two knee replacements and a new hip. She comes in occasionally to keep her pain at bay and help her movement. For years I have been telling her to change her diet to help her pain – she loves scones and cakes – but her eyes would glaze over and it was
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CAN FOOD HELP ARTHRITIS? (cont) like talking to a brick wall. She simply was not interested in lifestyle changes. I shall cut to the chase – finally, yes finally - she had had enough of the pain and took my advice on diet and made a few simple changes to what she was eating. One week later I got a message from her daughter to the effect of, ‘Nick, what have you done? My mum has just walked into the front room and done a pirouette and walked into town without a stick for the first time in years! Thank you!’ I do not wish to blow my own trumpet for it was not really my doing – her mum had made the changes! Three days later she came into my clinic and looked a different woman – no pain on her face and she reported that she had no pain at all after a week of changing her food and as a bonus had lost ten pounds in weight! I lost count of how many times she
said thank you. My message here is simple – you can have a profound effect on your health and arthritis with your diet. Stop looking for the cheapest food you can buy, for invariably you get what you pay for. Stop being pleased with a bargain in the ready meal section or a pre-packaged cut of poor quality meat and start looking for the foods that will bring you good health. As a starting point, ensure you are getting your omega 3, 6 and 9 - for most of us are deficient in these essential fatty acids. There is also a marvellous supplement called ‘7’ by Solgar which aids joint health and works fast. Take control of your health, do not wait for someone else to do it for you… Nick Tofalos
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DOWN TO EARTH So we’ve given up on trying to have a lovely back lawn. The combination of climbing frame, slide, wendy house, plastic lawnmower, kid’s wheelbarrow, paddling pool and two dogs have put paid to any likelihood of a bowling green finish. Instead we have an ever-growing collection of yellow patches that one day will probably join up. Still, one of the characteristics of a gardener is to optimistically be looking to the future so we have fabulous plans for the lawn in about fifteen years’ time when the children have progressed from trashing the garden to trashing their bedrooms. Another disappointment has been the tomatoes. Granted, we’ve experimented by growing them out of the greenhouse (and we won’t be doing THAT again) but reports suggest that this year even tomatoes grown behind glass have struggled due to the inconsistent temperatures.
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DOWN TO EARTH (cont) So, placing a ripe banana or apple in with some green tomatoes in an enclosed space helps to speed up the ripening process. One option is to put 5 to 10 tomatoes in a paper bag with a ripening banana or apple and leave it in a warm place. Periodically open it up to check for any that show signs of mould or rotting. Another way to concentrate the effect of ethylene involves placing 2 to 4 large tomatoes in a jar or bag along with a ripening fruit and then sealing it. However, the combination of moisture and warmth can encourage mould so it is usually best to put holes in the bag or regularly open and check the jar. Another solution is to line a cardboard box with newspaper and place the green tomatoes on top in a single layer with a little space between each. Cover with another single layer of newspaper and leave somewhere warm and then check regularly.
Finally, you could consider hanging up the whole plant which is useful at the end of the season when a frost is forecast. Gently pull it up and then hang it upside down in a garage or cellar where temperatures will remain above freezing. Folklore indicates this produces better flavoured tomatoes than the other methods. Alternatively, forget all of that and stick em’ on a warm window ledge - but not in full sun. In conclusion, I read this piece of advice today which I share with you for September. ‘The best way to garden is to put on a wide brimmed straw hat and some old clothes. And with a hoe in one hand and a cold drink in the other, tell somebody else where to dig.’ Happy Gardening! Alison Tarpey-Black. 077385 158 46/ (01253) 810039.
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OVER WYRE GARDENING CLUB The August meeting was the members’ annual Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show and as always, there was an excellent display. There were six categories of competition: Fruit, Vegetables, Indoor Pot Plant, home grown Mixed Cut Flowers and home grown Single Species Cut Flowers. The final category was for the George Turner Trophy which is awarded to the best plant grown from seeds which are given to each member at the beginning of the year and this year we had a brilliant collection of bright yellow marigolds. The results were as follows: •
Fruit: 1st Jean Bee, 2nd Glenice Singleton, 3rd Sandra Langhorne.
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Vegetable: Tied for 1st Glenice Singleton & John Horrocks (2 winning entries).
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Indoor Plant: 1st Jean Bee, 2nd Elizabeth Whittaker, 3rd Eddie Skeels.
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Mixed Flowers: 1st Jean Bee, 2nd Nancy Fletcher, 3rd Kate Armstrong.
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Single Species: 1st Eva Cocker, Michael Shaw, 3rd John Horrocks.
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George Turner Trophy: Ann Trousdale.
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Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all the members who participated. The next meeting is on Mon 19th Sept, 7:30pm in the Church Hall, St Bernard’s Church, Hackensall Road. The speakers will be Alison & Ann TarpeyBlack and their topic is ‘A History of Women In Gardening’. Joyce Wilson (01253) 813519 1st PILLING SCOUT GROUP We meet at Pilling Methodist Church on Wednesdays during term time and cater for boys and girls 6 to 14 years old. We start back on Wed 14th Sept. •
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All sections are open to boys and girls. Our dedicated adult volunteers work hard to bring out the best in our young people and help them to develop skills for use in their adult lives. We have fun and make friends and work as a team. We need adult volunteers to assist and if you want more information contact Sarah 0779219 080 810. Rod Robinson
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OVER WYRE BEE KEEPING August has traditionally been the end of the year for beekeepers. I found this odd when I took up beekeeping over ten years ago. But there’s no denying that the colonies start to reduce in size as the Queen bees reduce their egg laying. This is actually decided by the workers not the queen herself. The colony reacts to the shortening days, reducing nectar and pollen from flowers. Hopefully they have stored enough honey to get them through the coming winter. They’ll need 30 to 50lbs of honey to survive. There is no doubt in my mind that although I have a big responsibility helping the bees overcome challenges of disease neither the bees nor I can fight the weather. Since 2006 I have become more observant, no two years are the same. The bees are even more attuned having had millions of years to adapt. It’s been two years since our last hot summer and like last summer this has been cool and
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often wet. On cool, wet days most flowers produce little nectar and the bees require at least 12 degrees Celsius to fly safely so for the last week they’ve been staying home. This means that they eat more of their honey stores than they produce! But if I’m greedy and go in too soon taking too much honey the colonies could starve so I’m holding my nerve and hoping the forecasted warm spell comes next week before I see if the girls can spare me some honey for tea. I’ve been helping teach improvers over at the club Apiary at Lytham Hall. These are lessons for members who’ve had bees a year or two and passed the BBKA Basic Assessment, an exam showing you know how to carry out basic care of a hive, inspect it for health and treat any disease. In addition they must show they can prevent their bees swarming and possibly upsetting the wider public! However, two years’ experience is only the
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OVER WYRE BEE KEEPING (cont) start, so we’ve been meeting up and learning new techniques such as how to pick up a queen bee. You may be wondering why we would want to do this. Well, if you see the queen early in your inspection A slightly harder to spot of a hive it can Queen Bee, by Kath Kindred be handy to pop her in a cage for safety while you go through the colony. The queen and the bees’ biggest enemy is actually the beekeeper. It’s quite easy to accidentally drop the queen in the grass and she may well be too heavy to fly back or even
if she does she can go in the wrong hive by mistake. If this happens, sadly she is usually killed by the residents of the hive. So we’ve been practicing catching queens, which is much safer to learn to do with drones. As I said previously they have no sting, not that queens tend to sting beekeepers unless they are very, very clumsy! Of course drones with their big eyes can see you coming so you learn to be quick-fingered. Carefully holding the honeycomb frame you try to creep up from behind and catch the drone by his wings, then use your other thumb and forefinger to catch him by two or more of his six legs. Then he’ll usually settle on your hand. Once your confidence and dexterity are ready just apply the same technique to the queen. The final trick - remember to pop her back in her hive out of the cage before you drive home! Kath Kindred
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CRY Cardiac Risk in the Young Annual Twilight Treasure Hunt Fri 26th Aug from Catterall Village Hall. Firstly a quick reminder as this event is being held just about when you receive this edition of Focus. All are welcome to join us, 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, including 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. Market Stall, Garstang Town Centre, Sat 17th Sept 9:00am - 3:00pm Another chance to find a gem from a vast range of lovely items kindly donated to CRY. This event is being held in memory of David
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Quinney and Matt Hesmondhalgh. Thank you for support and funds raised. A huge thank you to ‘Owd Nell’s’ for the invitation to have a stand at the Cider festival. Over the 3 day event Team Matt had the opportunity to chat with folks about Young Sudden Cardiac Death and the raffle, with its many fabulous prizes (some exclusive to the event – thank you Nell’s), raised a fantastic £826 towards a CRY screening in Matt’s memory. We couldn’t have done it without the generosity of so many and the help from Darrel Edwards in encouraging support and announcing winners. Some of the team enjoyed a glass or two of cider too! You may recall that earlier in the summer six intrepid ‘CRY Babies’ put in a lot of hard work raising awareness and funds through an exhausting, but enjoyable, series of events a collection around our local hostelries, a day with a treadmill and cake stall in Cherestanc Square, Garstang and, between the six of them, running the Brathay/Windermere and Blackpool Marathons. Thanks ladies for your fab support! Team leader, Nicola writes: So, ‘The Cry Babies’ made it to the other side of a mammoth task of a very undulating 26.2 miles of a marathon. You’ll be pleased to know that we all made it to the end of what was an unbelievably tough course. What helped us through was the whole meaning of why we were doing it - to help prevent what happened to Matt and for this we are very proud. Proud that perhaps we can highlight the importance of what Paula and Barry are doing in their plight, what happened to their son and that perhaps we can prevent it from happening to anyone else’s son or daughter. We managed to raise a fabulous £5,107.80 for Matt’s cause. For it to benefit locally is very honouring. We’ve said it before and we will say it again, ‘This is not the end, but just
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CRY (cont) the beginning’ For further information see The Matthew Hesmondhalgh Memorial Fund on Facebook, contact Paula 07785 106 976 or e-mail paulahez.ph@gmail.com Paula Hesmondhalgh
MEAT BINGO Winmarleigh Village Hall First Wednesday of the month. Eyes down 7:30pm prompt. Refreshments served at half time. All the meat locally sourced. Everybody welcome! Hilary Fryer (01995) 600715
PIE AND CREAM EVENING On a wet and windy Wednesday evening we held our ‘Pie and Cream’ evening. Can we say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who helped in any way both before and on the evening, for the donations received, to the businesses who very generously donated prizes and to you, the people who came along, despite the weather, to make it such a successful and happy evening. The grand total raised was £600.00 for the North West Air Ambulance. Thank you. Fred and Helen Curwen
STALMINE GARDENING CLUB Stalmine Village Hall 8:00pm Tues 1st Sept - ‘Shire Horses ‘- John Kay Meet first Thursday of the month. Visitors Very Welcome. For more details phone Barbara Makinson (01253) 700232
OVER WYRE LADIES Tues 13th & 27th Sept - 2:00pm We meet on alternate Tuesdays at Juniper Close Community Room. We have a varied programme and all ladies are welcome. Lilian Makin (01253) 811791
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The Friends of Trinity Hospice monthly Prize Bingo session will be at St Oswald’s Parish Hall, Preesall on Tues 13th Sept at 8:00pm.
Walk The Lights Fri 7th Oct 7:30pm
Please come and join us. Helen Lomax (01253) 702743
OVER WYRE WHIST & DOMINOES Over Wyre Whist and Dominoes takes place every Tuesday at Knott End Working Men’s Club from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. New members always welcome. Maureen (01253) 810518 (evenings)
HAMBLETON LITTER PICK Please can you help, young or old? We will be having a litter pick on Fri Sept 30th at 10:30am, picks and bags provided. Meet at the Shovels Inn car park where we meet afterwards for a drink and natter. Beryl Hartley (01253) 700066
Join us in walking Blackpool’s famous illuminations to raise funds and awareness for Rosemere Cancer Foundation! The walk is five miles long, leaving Bispham at 7:30pm and following the lights of Blackpool’s Promenade to finish at Starr Gate. It’s the perfect opportunity to come along with friends and family and have a leisurely stroll along the illuminations, while raising funds to help support local cancer services. The entry fee is £5 (although we’d be delighted to receive your donations or sponsorship too!) and kids go free. For further information, or for an entry form, please email info@rosemere.org.uk or call Amy Hilton (01772) 523598
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EPIC BATTLEFIELD WALK North Fylde Methodist minister, the Rev Paul Critchley is in training for an epic charity walk across the battlefields of the Somme to re-trace the footsteps of those who fought during the First World War. The father of three, formerly of Pilling and now living in Poulton, is taking part in the 100-kilometre Frontline Walk to raise funds for ‘ABF (Army Benevolent Fund) The Soldiers’ Charity’ in October. He will be walking up to eight hours a day over three days, covering the equivalent of two marathons on the first two days.
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EPIC BATTLEFIELD WALK (cont) The keen amateur actor was also inspired by the story of the heroic Chavasse twins featured in the moving First World War play ‘Brothers in Arms.’ Christopher and Noel Chavasse, who both served on the Front, were the sons of the Bishop of Liverpool, Francis Chavasse. The play, produced by the Diocese of Blackburn and Lancashire Methodist District, is touring venues across the North West during October and November this year. Paul was chosen to play the role of Christopher Chavasse, who served as a chaplain on the Somme. Christopher’s twin, Noel, served as a medic with the Royal Army Medical Corps, gaining the Victoria Cross twice – one of only two men to do so. He hopes the walk will provide an opportunity to see where the twins served as well as remembering those who gave up their lives in battle.
The 70 charity walkers will start at the Lochnagar Crater, in France. This was created by the exploding of a mine packed with 60,000lbs of explosives and was blown up, signalling the start of the Battle of the Somme on 1st July, 1916. The route, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, starts on October 5. It includes visits to battlefields and memorials, including Thiepval and Vimy Ridge. It finishes at the Menin Gate, where the Last Post is sounded each evening in tribute to those who died. Paul is hoping to be among the top three fund raisers to be given the honour of laying a wreath at the closing ceremony. To sponsor him, visit www.justgiving.com/ critchyboy76 Angela Norris
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HAMBLETON GALA AGM If you have any feedback or ideas on how we can keep improving this village event then please get in touch and let us know or if you are interested in joining our committee then please come along to our AGM on Mon 12th Sept, 7:30pm at Hambleton Village Hall. Help us to plan a fabulous day for 2017!
These are held on the third Sunday of each month and we welcome anyone interested in a “taster” day with us.
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We now look forward to sunny days for our following walks: • • •
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.
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For more details of the GLC, please contact Michael (01995) 604358), Gwyn (01995) 604538) or Kate 07759 659 004.
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MUSIC EXAMINATION (cont)
SEQUENCE STEPPERS
Grade 7: Kim Fyfe (40 UCAS Points)
Charity Dance Group
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We meet at Barton Village Hall every Saturday night and alternate Thursdays on 25th Aug and 8th & 22nd Sept 7:45pm to 11:15pm. Dancing to Alan Cookson. Tea and Biscuits. Admission ÂŁ3. All profits to local charities.
Grade 7: Antonio Sergei Marmo (Distinction 60 UCAS points) Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Syllabus Theory of Music Grade 2: Rowan Tjepkema-Vermeulen, Charlotte Robinson, Kyan Sinclair (Distinction) Harry Clayton Grade 3: Abigail Robinson (Distinction) Grade 5: Alexander Chisnall (Merit) Candidates prepared and presented for examination by Brenda McGovern, L.R.A.M.,L.G.S.M. (T.D.) Hons., F.I.S.M., I.S.M. Member and Professional Registered Teacher
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WEDNESDAY OVER WYRE WALKERS We are an informal group of friendly people who walk each Wednesday. Usually walks are 8/9 miles. Travel is by car share normally to places like Bowland fells, North Lancashire and South Lakes. Most weeks we leave the Car Park next to Bethel Church, Preesall at 9.15am. I will be pleased to supply anyone interested with further information if they email me at lyndamusgrave@gmail.com Lynda Musgrave
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PILLING WI enjoy a picnic as you view the many different varieties of flora and fauna.
We sometimes forget how fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful part of Lancashire; especially the towpaths and surroundings of the canals.
On the Lancaster canal planned maintenance has resulted in new slipways and bank repairs resulting in many new moorings e.g. at Barton Grange. Also the Lune Aqueduct has been repaired with the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund.
At our July meeting, Roy Gibbons and Antony Bush gave us a very informative talk about ‘The Canal and River Trust’ and the upkeep and maintenance of the local canal system now known as the North West Waterways.
These on-going tasks are carried out by a small team of permanent staff helped by a large force of volunteers who regularly help in keeping our waterways in a safe, healthy, and enjoyable condition.
The Trust is a charity which took over the responsibilities of British Waterways when it was realised about 10 years ago that a new structure and model was needed for all our waterways and canals.
The competition to name a canal boat was won by Maureen O’Reilly with ‘Pilling Plodder’ and runners up were, Vera Redmond, Marlene Connolly and Frances Connolly.
There are 11 such trusts nationally and their vision ‘Living waterways transform places and enrich peoples lives’ can be seen and thoroughly enjoyed when walking, cycling or just sitting and enjoying the passing gaily painted barges and smaller craft as they glide serenely by, do a spot of fishing or
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PILLING WI (cont)
WYRE VILLA
The next meeting is on Thurs 22nd Sept when Damian Carr - Local Jeweller, will treat us to fascinating tales about every woman’s delight - Jewellery. The competition is ‘A favourite piece of jewellery.’
September Fixtures
If any lady would like to join us for a taster of our friendly WI then come along to St John’s Church Hall, Pilling for our next meeting and you will be made very welcome.
Sat 10th Sept - Home Leyland (Cup match) 2:00pm.
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TRACTOR PULLING CHAMPIONSHIPS 27th - 28th August The North West Tractor Pulling Club is hosting the European Tractor Pulling Championships at Gt. Eccleston. 80 Competitors will compete to decide the 2016 ChampionsUK Championship finals. Great Eccleston Showground www.nwtpc.co.uk
As of going press fixtures are as follows: 1st Team Sat 3rd Sept - Away Milnthorpe 3:00pm.
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COMPUTER MISCELLANY A recent cry for help from someone who was struggling with their computer screen having ‘turned everything sideways’ has reminded me of a topic which is a bit of a hidden gem that many people are unaware of – keyboard shortcuts. Some of us have been using computers since Adam was a lad, or at least from a time before you needed to use a mouse for most tasks, and we can remember when the screen for a Word Processor was totally blank so you could only print, save, apply bold etc if you knew the magic combination of keys to press – or had the special list of instructions which came with the particular software package. These days, you just point the mouse to the appropriate little picture or menu item on the screen and click, but there are still plenty of magic keys which can do some very helpful things or some very unexpected and unusual
things when you least expect it! All keyboard shortcuts require you to hold one or more specific key down and then press another key once, then let go. Eg. If you have opened a few programs/screens but want to quickly get back to your desktop, hold the WINDOWS key down and press the D on the keyboard once, then let go. Do the same again, and the original screen pops back up. It can be easy to achieve an accidental shortcut if you press the wrong keys without realising it, eg. if you had intended to type a capital D by holding the SHIFT key down but instead hit the WINDOWS key, then everything would seem to have disappeared! If you realise this has happened, don’t panic! Quite often pressing the same key combination again will reverse the effects, although it does mean you need to know
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COMPUTER MISCELLANY (cont) what you’ve done first which isn’t always the case. Here are some of the ones I use a lot: CTRL (Control) and P = print CTRL and C = copy CTRL and V = paste CTRL and X = cut (or delete) CTRL and Z = undo last action CTRL and B = make any selected text bold when typing CTRL and I = italics CTRL and U = underline CTRL and + = zoom in (make text etc bigger) CTRL and - = zoom out CTRL and A = select all the items in the current window CTRL and HOME = move cursor to the top of the current document or screen
CTRL and END = move right to the bottom ALT and F4 key (in the top row) = close the currently open program WINDOWS and L = lock the keyboard, when leaving your machine. But what about the sideways screen? This one needs two keys to be held down first: CTRL and ALT and LEFT (or RIGHT) ARROW = turns the screen on its side CTRL and ALT and DOWN = turns the screen upside down. To get back to normal, use CTRL and ALT and UP ARROW. That’s all for now folks – but you can award yourself a pat on the back if you know the name of the Word Processor I referred to earlier! Joan Bailey 07528 173 891
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RESIDENTS’ VIEWS WANTED Help Improve Psychological Therapy Services People living across Fylde and Wyre have been invited to help the local NHS improve psychological therapy services in the area. NHS Fylde and Wyre Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has launched a survey to gather the views of local people as it begins the process of redesigning services and the ways they are accessed. The consultation is part of the CCG’s work towards the national IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) initiative and is aimed at services for people suffering from depression or anxiety disorders. These services can include one-to-one counselling, group, telephone or online therapies and cognitive behavioural therapy. Fylde and Wyre CCG’s clinical chief officer Dr Tony Naughton said: “We are always keen to get the views of patients to help shape our commissioning and service development. “We want as many people from across Fylde and Wyre to fill out this survey and make their voices heard so we know we are making changes that will truly benefit our local population.” The survey will be open until 1 September. To fill it in, visit www.fyldeandwyreccg.nhs. uk/iapt/
DISCOVER WYRE New Website to Boost Tourism The Discover Wyre site showcases things for visitors to do in the countryside, towns and villages and at the coast across the area along with all the latest events. Discover Wyre highlights all the new and improved coastal developments – the Mythic Coast artwork trail, Rossall Point Observation
tower and the Fleetwood developments – Marine Splash, inclusive playground, skate bowl and Euston Gardens improvements. “We developed the new site to promote the varied range of events and attractions across Wyre. The visitor economy is very important to Wyre and we have invested in the new website to help promote Wyre’s attractions, accommodation and hospitality to encourage more visitors to come and enjoy all the great things Wyre has to offer” said Councillor Lynne Bowen, Tourism Portfolio Holder at Wyre Council. The site is, of course, not exclusively for visitors – residents can use it for ideas for days out and to keep the children entertained. Any tourism and hospitality businesses in Wyre that would like to have a listing on the Discover Wyre website can send information to discoverWyre@wyre.gov.uk
House of Frances Garstang’s Fashion Agency
On the 11th August this year, The House of Frances turned 21 years old, and I have decided to ease up a little, and spend more time with my husband. From this date, I will now 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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If the answer to any of the above is yes then Dr Finlay Sutton (a dentist who is a specialist in replacing missing teeth - prosthodontist) along with his in-house dental technician, Mr Rowan Garstang are here to help you, in Garstang. Finlay is renowned for his work with dentures and has patients travelling to see him from throughout the UK and from all over the world (Europe, China, New Zealand and USA)– he is recognised as one of the country’s leading specialists in removable prosthodontics and teaches other dentists and technicians how to produce top quality dentures. Please read Christina’s amazing story at the end of this feature. She came to see Finlay all the way from the United Sates of America. Finlay says: “I love making dentures and I am fortunate in having one of the world’s best dental technicians working with me. When it comes to dentures, the key to success is for them to be incredibly comfortable and look as natural as possible. They should mirror original teeth characteristics as closely as possible, so that no one knows they are dentures. Christina’s testimonial below sums up perfectly the level of service we provide.” Christina came to see Finlay, travelling all the way from Boston USA, for a full upper denture and lower partial denture. Her amazing testimonial:
Before I came to see Finlay the health of my mouth was an all-round nightmare. I became withdrawn and stopped smiling in fear of revealing the condition of my mouth. After 3 years of eating soft foods and puréed soups, I knew I could no longer avoid the problem. I went to see 10 well-respected dentists in New York and Boston, none of whom could help me. Disheartened and disappointed, I began searching the Internet, and eventually found Finlay. Now the rest is history. Even though I knew I was getting something very special I had no idea of the extremely caring way in which Finlay and his team helped me. I advise people considering Finlay’s services to think about the value of the confidence that comes knowing your dentures will be indistinguishable from real teeth and will do so without compromising comfort. Comparing the picture of my natural teeth 35 years ago with my photograph now, is testament to Finlay and Rowans’ achievement. The result has equalled my wildest dream. Shoot for the moon you just might get it! The treatment I received from Finlay and his team has been an excellent investment of time and money.
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POLICE NOTES
We hope you are all having a fun and relaxing summer, despite the uncertain weather we have been having. Over the last few weeks we have received a growing number of calls from members of the public in regards to what is believed to be people hare coursing in a lot of the local rural villages. Hare coursing activity rises in late summer once fields have been harvested. Reports have come in from Island Lane, Winmarleigh, Old Toms Lane in Stalmine and Union Lane in Out Rawcliffe. We are urging members of the public to report it to us if they see anyone they believe to be committing criminal acts. Please do not approach anyone you believe to be hare coursing. Typically hare coursers will have a means of transport parked nearby, but usually hidden. If possible take down the registration number of the vehicle.
for the wrong reasons. Please remember that once images or messages have been sent they simply DON’T disappear, they can stay in the system for years and re-appear when you least expect it. If you are a parent and are worried about your child’s online safety then please visit the ‘Thinkuknow’ website, which offers help and advice. The parents section of the Thinkuknow website provides information to support parents and carers to understand and respond to the risks their children may face as they grow. It covers a broad range of online safety issues from nude selfies to what to do if you think your child is being groomed online. Find it at: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ parents Enjoy the rest of your summer. Garstang and Over Wyre Neighbourhood Policing Team
The nights are now starting to become darker earlier in the evening. Can we please remind all parents to know where their children are during the evenings and that they carry their mobile with them fully charged should they need to use it in an emergency. We have received reports of youths entering the old ICI grounds and buildings on Back Lane in Preesall. The land is gated shut for a reason and anyone on this land could be injured. Now a days it is very likely that all teenagers own a mobile phone and have access to social media and messaging apps. Although these apps are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, they are also being used
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I could tell you all about Sea Bank House and its facilities as if I was describing a hotel, for example the beautiful Individual rooms, some with sea views, the designer bathrooms, Wi-Fi, HD televisions, telephones and the glorious sea views from the lounges... However when I was searching for a room for my own mother all those years ago, I do not remember any of those concerns being uppermost in my mind. What I do remember is the fear of making the wrong decision, whether I was ‘doing the right’ thing, remembering “don’t ever put me in an old people’s home” knowing that was exactly what I was considering... I now realise what made it all so difficult: it was the realisation that taking and accepting the responsibility of making such a life-changing decision on behalf of a loved one was the hardest decision I had ever had to make. Finding the type of care available within the many different care homes is daunting in itself: • Do I want a new, large, modern home or should I say institution with all the facilities like Wi-Fi and a garden maze, or do I want the home that offers the nearest possible likeness to a ‘home’? • Do I want familiar staff, many of whom have been working at the same home for many years, coupled with on-going continuous training enhanced by a dedicated management team who are in daily contact with both residents and staff? • Do I want to see certificates plastered all over the walls or do I want to be greeted every time I visit by the same familiar faces? • Do I want the same staff knowing my loved one not only during the day but also at night when they are alone and feeling lost and knowing that they would appreciate If you are thinking along these lines, then come and visit Sea Bank House for a chat and feel the homely atmosphere for yourself. Contact Andrea on 01253 810888 or e-mail info@seabank-house.co.uk Visit www.apexhealthcare.co.uk or hear what others think of us at www.carehome.co.uk 27-31 The Esplanade, Knott End On Sea, Poulton-Le-Fylde, FY6 0AD
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CEILIDH EVENINGS Ceilidh Evenings are becoming, more and more popular in England, is an evening of traditional Scottish and Irish (Gaelic) music, singing and dancing. A ceilidh (pronounced ‘kaylee’) is now a part of the English social scene. It is is an ideal form of entertainment, celebration or fund-raiser. The music, unlike disco, is generally of an acceptable acoustic level, where age ranges can be crossed and conversation and socialising is possible. The band, usually an accordion, violin, guitar and flute for example, will come with a ‘caller’ to explain and direct the dances, which can be of a fun nature or more family Local ess busin 2005 shed stabli
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advanced if needed. The dances take the form of longways, squares and circles, and are interspersed with traditional tunes and songs, to add variety to the evening. There can be few other forms of entertainment which involve all age ranges. We have often seen children dancing with parents, grandparents and great-grandparents! A well-rounded evening would often include a pie-and-pea supper, Lancashire hot-pot or a Jacobs Join supper half way through the evening. In an area like this, ceilidhs can take place suitably in your local village hall, and tickets can be produced inexpensively. If you haven’t been to a ceilidh, give it a try or arrange one yourself. Chris Lingard (01995) 471208
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BEN WALLACE MP It continues to be a very interesting time in the world of politics nationally and like last month many of you are contacting me with your views and comments on the events of the last few months. Security Minister Appointment The new Prime Minister last month asked me to become the United Kingdom’s Security Minister. I have the daunting responsibility of protecting British Citizens at home and abroad from terrorism, organised crime and cyber attacks. I also have the job of helping the Aerospace industry with their exports. Much of the job takes me back to my time in the Army. Daily I have to balance the information and intelligence I receive with the requirements to protect the citizens of the United Kingdom. In
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Northern Rail Ensuring that we have access to the best infrastructure is essential and I have been concerned about the standard of rolling stock being used on local rail services. With this in mind I recently met with a representative from Northern Rail. I have received complaints from constituents which have highlighted concerns about the standard of carriages and their general state of repair. During the meeting, I made it clear that the standard of rolling stock must be improved. I am pleased to be able to tell you that from 2017/8 we can expect new and much improved trains. In Bloom One of the most enjoyable aspects of my job is to travel around the Constituency and I do this at every opportunity, at the moment many towns and villages are taking part in the ‘In Bloom Competition’ and this only adds to the area. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all ‘In Bloom’ volunteers for their hard work in the local community. Indeed there are many volunteers and voluntary groups in the Constituency doing outstanding work, please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to visit your group or an event and
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BEN WALLACE MP (cont) to find out more about the work being carried out locally. 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. Alternatively you can contact my Office at the House of Commons on 0207 219 5804 or my Constituency Office on 01995 672977.
GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE What’s On September Art Exhibition: The exhibition from Tues 23rd Aug will feature Preston Threads; a thriving, contemporary textile group who have staged a number of successful exhibitions in the North West of England over many years. They share a common passion for textile art and meet regularly to inspire and aid the
development of each other’s work. Each member works in an individual way, responding to their own inspiration and interests. Through their exhibitions they aim to challenge themselves and to promote embroidery and textile art to a wider audience. The exhibition will run until Thurs 15th Sept. Sheila Tearle – Exhibition Coordinator 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. Ukulele Group: The ukulele has become one of Britain’s most popular instruments. From primary schools to the U3A and in local groups throughout the country, people of all ages are strumming their favourite songs.
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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) From Sun 11th Sept to Sun 2nd Oct Mike Gradwell, the Garstang Ukulele Group’s teacher, will be running a 4 week course for complete beginners. The course will run from 12:30pm -1:30pm each Sunday and the cost for all 4 weeks will be £20. If you are interested in joining this course contact Bob Sapey (01995) 604621 or by email at bobsapey@gmail.com Check out the Garstang Ukulele Group on Facebook. Bridge Group Contract Bridge returns to the Arts Centre after our August break. The Evening sessions will take place on Mon 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Sept at 7:30pm. Contact Bob (01995) 603524. The Tuesday Bridge Group will meet at 1:30pm in the Arts Centre on Tues 6th, 13th, & 27th Sept. Contact Mary (01995) 605210. New members welcome at both sessions where they will be instructed by an
experienced bridge player and will find that existing members are all willing to help. Floral Art: The next meeting of the Garstang Floral Art Group will take place in the Arts Centre on Tues 20th Sept at 2:00pm, when Sara Barrow will give a slide presentation and demonstration. Sara was awarded an RHS gold medal at Chelsea in 2014. Visitors welcome. Contacts June Gornall (01995) 602505 or Mary Thornber (01995) 605210. Poetry Appreciation: Fri 23rd Sept 2:00pm - 4:00pm. John Whalley is leading this month’s meeting entitled ‘Love and Marriage’ - a universal topic across the ages with many wonderful poems by poets both famous and infamous! For better or for worse we should have a very interesting and entertaining programme. Visitors welcome. Come and sit and listen and join in if you wish. We look
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GARSTANG ARTS CENTRE (cont) forward to seeing you! This year’s programme is available in the Arts Centre or on the Arts Centre Website at www. garstangartssociety.org.uk Click on Arts Society Groups, choose Poetry Appreciation. Contact: Marie Whalley (01995) 603605. Pat Hansell (01995) 600397
GARSTANG HISTORICAL SOCIETY Garstang Historical Society launches its 2016/2017 programme on Wed 14th Sept with a lecture entitled ‘The Battle of Quebec and How it Changed North American History’. The talk will centre on the controversies which erupted in colonial North America during the years of British and French expansion, culminating in the French defeat at the Battle of Quebec in 1759. The military victory for the British forces changed the political history of North America and impacted not just on the British Empire but much of the rest of the world. The speaker is Lt Col John Downham (formerly with The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment). Prior to the lecture, in Garstang United Reformed Church at 7:30pm, membership fees and renewals will be organised. As this is likely to take some time, those wishing to renew their membership are requested to arrive for the renewal/ registration session PRIOR to the lecture. The renewal/registration session will be held in the neighbouring church hall between 6:45pm and 7:30pm. The annual membership fee, which includes seven lectures, the opportunity to attend the annual meal and an extra lecture in November 2016 on the latest research on Roman roads in the area, is £9. Refreshments are available free of charge following all the lectures.
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GARSTANG HISTORICAL (cont) Other lectures during the society’s 2016/17 programme include genealogy/family tree tracing, rural hiring fairs in Lancashire (1890 to 1939), policing and espionage in colonial central Africa in the 1950s, the history of the White Star Line, the history of Fleetwood’s deep sea fishing industry and the history of felt hat making in the Lune and Wyre valleys. Contact: Peter Burrell (01995) 601054. Anthony Coppin
GARSTANG UNPLUGGED Our first guests in the autumn season are Ashton Lane, who sound somewhere between modern country and the great west coast singer-songwriter pop music of the 60’s and 70’s. The band is Esther O’Connor (lead vocals), and Tim O’Connor (guitar, backing vocals). Having toured the UK, throughout Europe, and gigged in Nashville, Ashton Lane have also achieved considerable success online with over 1.5 million views of their Youtube ‘Kitchen Sessions’. They’re part of a new wave of home-grown modern country music in the UK. They write all their own songs, and sometimes even cowrite with Esther’s Dad! (Graeme Duffin from legendary 80’s/90’s band ‘Wet Wet Wet’).
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They have already received support on BBC Radio 2 and on regional radio nationwide. Albums received 4 and 5 star reviews in the national and Scottish press. Tom Morton of Radio Scotland described them as ‘Neil Young meets Beyonce round at Joni Mitchell’s house’. Their live performances have been hailed by the critics as ‘sublime’ and ‘spine-tingling’. They’re with us for one night only. It’s on Thurs 22nd Sept from 8:30pm at Garstang Unplugged, The Kenlis Arms, Ray Lane, Barnacre, Garstang. Tickets are £12.50 each from (01995) 602795, on the door, or
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Please come along and join this friendly club. New members are always welcome, regardless of age or experience. Join a team or just be a social member. Have fun and make new friends.
Web references: of course, they’re on ‘Youtube’ and www.ashtonlaneofficial.com and www.garstyangunplugged.com (And the real Ashton Lane? It’s a cobbled street in Glasgow, where the pair met and first performed.) The monthly singers night will be on Wed 28th Sept from 8:00pm. Everyone is welcome.
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God, Jesus & the journey of Life Start! here for a down-to-earth, fast-moving, interactive, six-session, free course which helps people to discover the Christian faith. This course is specifically for people with little knowledge of Christianity So, if you’ve got questions about life and the Christian faith and are looking for answers, then why not make a new Start! and come along on Thurs 29th Sept to St John’s Church Hall, Pilling, PR3 6HB from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. You won’t be committing yourself to anything so what have you got to lose?
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STRAWBERRY TEA Thank You A very special thank you to everyone who supported our Strawberry Tea for The Utugi Boy’s Home, Kenya on Saturday 23rd July at St. Oswald’s Parish Hall. You helped raise a magnificent £360.40. We all had a wonderful relaxing afternoon. Hazel’s homemade scones went down a treat as did Judith and Janet’s selection of cakes. Also a big thank you to all on the team who generously gave their time to help on the day. Vicki & Eleanor Bullen
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RSPCA Special Appeals Bella the cat is five years old and came in via an Inspector after her owner could not care for her anymore. Her skin was very bad on arrival at the centre due to an untreated flea allergy. This has greatly improved and can be managed easily by de-fleaing her monthly. She is a firm favourite with the cattery staff and absolutely adores human attention and company. She is a cheeky girl and will often jump on your shoulder to come and say hello! She has bursts of energy and loves her tall scratching post. Bella will make a fantastic addition to someone’s home but will need to be the only animal in the household. Bella is neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, defleaed and wormed. Her adoption fee is £65. Pixie & Trixie Guinea Pigs Pixie and Trixie, who are three and a half years old, have found themselves looking for a new home after their previous
owner could no longer care for them. They are both friendly and inquisitive guinea pigs who are fine being handled and will quite happily sit on your knee to be stroked. As they are sisters, we would like them to be rehomed together. They will need a large cage with plenty for enrichment to keep them occupied. The girls will receive a full health check before leaving us and their adoption fee is £20 each. Summer the staffie, who is roughly three years old, is a sweet lady who came into the centre via an RSPCA Inspector after her owner could no longer care for her. She is an adorable girl who loves to interact with people. Summer loves going out for walks and she walks well on a harness.
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RSPCA (cont) She is fine to walk with dogs at a distance but isn’t keen when they come too close so she needs to be the only dog in the household. She knows basic commands and is always eager to please. Summer is neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped, de-fleaed and wormed. Her adoption fee is £120.00. Upcoming events Annual Dog Show Sun 28th Aug 10:00am - 4:00pm Our annual Dog Show takes place this year in Stanley Park, Blackpool. We will be located on the netball courts as usual. There will be 20 classes available for dogs to participate in and win prizes along with a variety of stalls! It is always our biggest event of the year so we hope it will again raise a lot of funding for the animals in our care. You can register prior to the event although please note there still could be a slight wait
time when you arrive. To register please collect a form from one of our 5 charity shops or we can send you one by email. Harvest Market Lancaster Mon 29th Aug 10:00am - 5:00pm We will be attending the Harvest Market in Market Square, Lancaster this year. There will be an information stall along with a tombola, teddy stall and new goods. We would like to say a big thank you to those who attended our open day on Sun 7th August. It was a great day and the weather was on our side! We raised a fantastic £460.00 which will go towards the continued care of animals at the centre.-Hannah Kirrane RSPCA Animal Centre Manager Old Toms Lane, Stalmine, FY6 0JR 01253 703000 www.rspcablackpool.org.uk
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CAT SMITH MP Westminster has broken up for the summer recess. This doesn’t mean I’m off on holiday for weeks. I’ll be working hard across the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency. Although I will be taking one week off to get married to my fiancé, Ben! I’m looking forward to saying ‘yes’ to seeing lots more of you so if you have a local event, coffee morning, charity, local business etc. that you want me to visit and meet with you please get in touch (details below) and I’ll see when I can visit you.
supply. This lasted for a month. Now a whole year later, we are still waiting for the report from the Drinking Water Inspectorate as to the official cause of the contamination. I haven’t forgotten the inconvenience and difficulty this caused Fleetwood, Knott End, Preesall and Pilling residents and I will be ensuring the DWI report is forthcoming with answers. “Chat with Cat” in Pilling
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On 8th August I had a great day in Pilling meeting with villagers and Parish Councillors in the morning. Then I enjoyed a lunch at Pilling Pottery before holding a drop-in “Chats with Cat” in the afternoon and finishing up meeting new Labour Party members in the Golden Ball, in the evening.
A year ago 300,000 homes and businesses across Lancashire had to start to boil drinking water after cryptosporidium was found in the
I managed to pick up on the issues from the village and I’ll be taking them up in the coming weeks. It is a pleasure to represent
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I recently enjoyed a fascinating visit to the North West Ambulance Service at Broughton which covers Lancashire and Cumbria. The North West has three control rooms – Manchester and Liverpool and our local one is Broughton. Whilst all the control rooms take calls from across the North West, the one in Broughton dispatches the ambulances and emergency response vehicles across Lancashire and Cumbria.
I made a visit to Blackpool Victoria Hospital on 3rd August to see for myself how busy the A&E is. July was their busiest month in the hospital’s history with almost 10,000 visits. Despite this, the staff are coping well. They were cheerful and helpful with everything under control. I also met with the leadership of the Trust and raised issues you’ve brought to me including transport issues with getting to hospital, as a patient or visiting loved ones, and around autism diagnosis times. Thank you to all our NHS workers who are there for us when we need them, accident, emergency or elective procedures. From our primary care to ambulance services, you’re all amazing - thank you. o We als ton s in g lo ly supp logs & ets of bags, n firegrates g, kindlin h more m & uc
I was surprised to learn that we only have one ambulance based out of Fleetwood, with two in Thornton, two in Lancaster and one more in Morecambe covering the whole of the constituency. I had always assumed there were more but have concluded this must be the same ambulances covering quite a lot of ground. Seeing the types of calls coming in and the triaging based on priorities was fascinating.
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Watching the screens for the local area I saw the operator making quick decisions and always reassessing what the priorities were. It’s certainly a high pressured job! I was also asked to present a certificate to the operator who had been on the phone helping the new mother deliver her own baby.
Since last winter’s floods in Garstang, St Michael’s and Churchtown, we’ve been working with those communities to both help them recover and ensure that we are all prepared for the risk of future flooding.
Get in Touch As the Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Fleetwood I can only take up individual cases if you live in my constituency. That includes Knott End, Preesall, Pilling, Cockerham, Forton, Scorton and Dolphinholme. Email me on cat.smith.mp@ parliament.uk, but remember to include your full postal address. If you want 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
Community flood action groups are established in St Michael’s and Churchtown. However, we are keen to encourage similar groups in other areas of Wyre, particularly Garstang and Great Eccleston. Working with the council and other authorities, flood action groups can help prepare communities for the future by taking measures now to protect properties with flood resilience equipment and put plans in place should another flood occur. If you’re interested in joining or starting a flood group, with support from the council, please email engineering@wyrecouncil or call (01253) 891000.
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BE PREPARED FOR FLOODING (cont) You can find out more about St Michael’s Flood Action Group on Facebook or by calling 07989 380 150 and to get involved in the Churchtown group contact chairman Roger Weatherell 07711 129 604.
under any pressure to speak, you can just enjoy listening to others until you find your feet. A wide variety of subjects occur at each meeting, sometimes serious and often hilarious.
The Environment Agency continues its work in the area; repairs have been carried out to flood embankments damaged by watercourses ‘overtopping’, which scoured out the rear and toe of the embankments causing breaches.
If you would like to enjoy a convivial evening you are welcome to come along and join us as a visitor for two or three meetings to get a taste. Think about it now. Our meetings commence on Tues 6th Sept.
Work has been underway in and around St Michael’s, including sheet piling along the River Brock embankment. A topographical survey and geo-technical investigation of the Ainspool embankment has also been undertaken. A leading consultant company has been appointed to look into flood protection issues in the wider Wyre area and is pulling together information to produce potential options for consideration.
We meet in the comfortable surroundings of the Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club on the first and third Tuesday of each month from September to May. Meetings commence at 7:15pm for 7:30pm. For more information, see www. garstangladiesspeakersclub.org, find us on Facebook or contact Sheila Croft (01253) 701019. Sue Hubbard
Please make sure you are signed up to the Environment Agency’s flood warning system Floodline, a 24 hour recorded information service that tells you when your area is at risk of flooding - call 0345 988 1188 or 0845 988 1188. You can also visit www.wyre.gov.uk/ flooding for practical advice about being prepared and what to do if the worst happens. Cllr Roger Berry
GARSTANG LADIES SPEAKERS The confidence to speak in front of others, be that a small gathering or a larger group is a skill that can be acquired. It can work wonders on your CV, improve interview technique or business presentations as well as in many social occasions. Would you like to develop that ability in a friendly atmosphere and at your own pace? If you come and join us you won’t be put
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HAMBLETON WI ‘My Life as a Police Officer’ was Josie Gouldson’s topic. Well, Josie called it ‘The Life of PC Plod’. Her career started in 1977 and she served for thirty years on Merseyside. She gave us
a potted history from 1829 when the then Home Secretary Robert Peel appointed a few constables in navy blue tail coats and top hats, to appear as civilians and not military troops. They were affectionately called ‘Peelers’ and were equipped with a small wooden truncheon to hide in their tail coat and a wooden rattle. Today’s officers have polycarbonate snap truncheons and bags of equipment. Josie mentioned being given a beautiful leather handbag to put her handcuffs and whistle in, very smart but not practical when holding on to her hat and chasing criminals.
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In the early days police worked seven days a week with five days off unpaid per year and to this day they cannot be involved in politics or join a Union and are technically never ‘off duty’. In Josie’s early working life you had to seek permission off the Chief Constable to get married or have a holiday - she was refused her choice of destination to Russia. When women were first employed as police it was presumed they would be looking after women and children and were greatly resented by the male officers, particularly when equal pay came into force. Josie had to really struggle to get accepted by her male colleagues but she showed them how tough she could be when required using the same language and tactics as them. She remembers her passing out parade and the advice given to her, “Always remember you are a lady and always look after your feet.” Her career took her into the rough parts of Liverpool through the Toxteth riots and the miners’ strikes. Police today are better equipped, better trained but not always available. Josie did an extra five years as a recruitment and training officer before thankfully retiring to Knott End. The Vote of thanks was given by Rita Carr.
HAMBLETON WI (cont) The competition ‘A Shopping Bag’ was won by Mary Duckworth, 2nd Irene Whitehurst, and 3rd Sue Slinger. Diary Dates Mon 12th Sept – Monthly Meeting 7:30pm – URC Church Hall, Sandy Lane. Speaker Melanie Doyle ‘Special Effects Artist’. Wed 14th Sept – Walking Treasure Hunt – Avenham Park, Preston, cost £8. Mon 19th Sept - Craft club – 1:30pm. At the Village Hall. Mon 26th Sept – Mystery Trip (with guide) cost £15. Coach leaves URC at 8:30am. Wed Thurs 21st/22nd Sept – County Show at Garstang Country House Hotel. Thurs 29th Sept – 12 noon for 12:30pm Luncheon Club at Thornton Lodge. Plenty of choice to amuse, entertain and educate you at Hambleton WI. For further information please contact Gaynor (01253) 702980 email gaynor2386@hotmail.com or Lesley (01253) 810591 email lesleyb17@ yahoo.co.uk Beryl Hartley
GALLOWAYS SOCIAL CLUB After a short summer break we look forward to seeing our members once again at our fortnightly meetings held on Wednesday afternoons at the Garstang Sports and Social Club, Lancaster Road, Garstang. Our first meeting is on Wed 7th Sept 2:00pm. 4:00pm. The club is open to anyone who is either partially sighted or blind and in some cases transport can be provided. Why not come along and join a very friendly group for a natter over a cup of tea and biscuits, and listen to various speakers or entertainers? Lorna Musgrave (01995) 471319
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The Fleetwood Flyers committee have been working hard organising competitions, the latest being a now regular friendly fixture against Blackpool. Three games saw no goals but some good football was played by both sides. Sun 21st August saw see yet another superb tournament being held at our training base, Poolfoot Farm Sports Village to push us ever closer to the Grand Final in October – incidentally one that we as hosts haven’t yet qualified for. Our training ground, Poolfoot Farm Sports Village, a state of the art facility, is now almost complete. Alongside the full size pitches there are four enclosed five a side pitches and more six and seven a side pitches all with an excellent surface to play football on. Wednesday seems to be our most popular day. The session runs from 12:30pm - 2:30pm, the last half hour set aside for competition practice. The first session is free and then £3. Facilities are available for a coffee or a beer in the club house after if you wish. The benefits for all the sessions are numerous. We have people that have had heart bypass operations and knee replacements etc . I can also say from experience that in addition it improves your mental state. Getting together with some great gentlemen is a very uplifting day out. I also have a balance problem that since playing walking football I hardly notice. We are looking for more sixty plus members for future tournaments as most competitions have an over 60’s section, so please all you sit on the settee people please come and join in the fun. Both male and female are all welcome. For more information visit our website www. fleetwoodwalkingfooty.co.uk or contact George (01253) 825206. Derek Widdup
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PREESALL TOWN COUNCIL NEWS The Lowry Link Councillors are seeking to boost trade in the village from tourists interested in Knott End’s links to LS Lowry, who was popularly known as the ‘Matchstalk Men’ artist. Lowry often visited the village in the 1940s and 1950s and one of his paintings is specifically set in Knott End. A sculpture at the seafront was unveiled in September last year and funding is already in place for a sign at the ferry slipway pointing to the village centre and shops. It is hoped to erect a sign within the village centre pointing back to the tribute and the ferry slipway.
funding at county council level would appear to preclude a crossing. The next meeting of Preesall Town Council, held in the Youth and Community Centre on Lancaster Road Preesall, will be on Mon 12th Sept starting at 7:00pm. For further information about Preesall Town Council, please contact the Clerk, Alison May, by email at preesalltowncouncil@ gmail.com, by phone on 07739 868 212 or via the Contact function on the website. Alison May
Boost on the Buses Councillors are still fighting the decision to axe the 2c bus service between Knott End and Blackpool on Sundays and bank holidays, but there is good news regarding the service on other days. Councillors welcomed confirmation that Blackpool Transport is planning to provide an additional journey in the evening from Knott End, leaving the village at 9:00pm Monday to Saturday. This change is due to come into effect from November. Recycling Advice A suggestion from a member of the public that tall bins should replace the small green boxes for recycling bottles and plastics prompted a response that funding constraints would prevent such a change but any householders concerned that their small boxes were insufficient should leave excess bottles and plastics in a plastic bag alongside the box. Crossing Delay Concern over lack of progress on the provision of a zebra crossing in Knott End led to a proposal to approach Lancaster and Fleetwood MP Cat Smith for support over the issue. This followed a query from a member of the public, who was informed that a lack of
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PILLING BAND News is a bit thin on the ground this month. We enjoyed great weather for Pilling Coffee Feast which was a welcome change, in fact we marched in shirt sleeve order!
On Sat 10th Sept the band will be appearing in concert at the Pilling Wesleyan Chapel. This is now an annual event which promises a great evening of entertainment.
Since then the holiday season has been upon us, resulting in inevitable poorer attendances at rehearsals. We have been down to 10 or 12 most of the time. However this has given us the chance to look at different music, some of which will no doubt feature in future concert programmes.
Once the holidays are over, we shall be working on our next contest piece for Rochdale in October. Back to some serious banding.
Our most recent job has been the annual Churches Together Songs of Praise, which is held at Stella Maris on Garstang Road, Pilling. This was well attended and over £1000 was raised for the Trinity Hospice by the Fylde Country Life Preservation Society and Mrs Ethyl Davies who hosted the event.
As always the band can be contacted via the website www.pillingband.com or the Secretary Emily Hallett on 07710 983 916. J Isles 200 Club August Draw 1st Prize £50 No 64 Ben Croston 2nd “ £30 77 Clifford Davies 3rd “ £10 71 Peggy Shepherd 4th “ £10 163 Steve Preston Alan Danson (01253) 811889
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WINMARLEIGH The Little Village with a Big History It is 140 years since St Luke’s Church, Winmarleigh, was consecrated in 1876. To celebrate this some research was undertaken about Lord Winmarleigh, who built the Church as well as the school, the Hall and the Vicarage together with other dwellings in the village. A fascinating story about individuals, the village and the Church has been uncovered. We have been celebrating this anniversary throughout the year by a series of events and also teaming up with our well known local historian Paul Smith, who has considerable knowledge about Lord Winmarleigh and Winmarleigh Hall. Our next event is our annual Harvest which is marking the 140 years by combining a Harvest celebration with a unique opportunity to hear and see more about Lord Winmarleigh and the design of St Luke’s, a Grade 2 listed
building by Lancaster Architects Paley and Austin, internal decorations by Shrigley and Hunt which include rare stencilling and Reredos and 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 together with local history and records and refreshments and stalls. Sat 10th Sept 11:00am - 4:00pm •
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It doesn’t matter if you are of a different faith, or indeed no faith at all. We would love to welcome you to our special Harvest weekend and supper to share with you the big history of this little local village. For more information or tickets for the supper (£7.00) please contact Irene Connick (01524) 792037, Brenda Brodie (01524) 791455 or Val Whittaker (01524) 791440.
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GARSTANG MILLENNIUM GREEN The Story of the Settle / Carlisle Railway Paul G. Smith - Local Historian Wed 5th Oct - 7.30pm URC Hall, Croston Road, Garstang Garstang Millennium Green Trust are pleased to present a talk by Paul G. Smith, Local Historian on the subject of ‘The Story of the Settle – Carlisle Railway’. Using his own photos and those of his wife, Christine, the beauty and drama of this historic railway, a national asset, is explored in a colourful lecture spanning the varied seasons of the year. The story is partly one of Victorian enterprise, the savage competition over coal and the creation of a railway line, which straddles some of the most memorable scenery in the North of England. The talk is a mixture of geography, history and pictures, containing of course, our well-
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loved steam locomotives in all their glory. Admission is £3.00, payable on entry and includes tea/coffee and biscuits. A raffle will also be held. All proceeds will go towards the upkeep of Garstang Millennium Green (Reg Charity No. 1079032). We are a small charity that owns and runs the 3.5ha of public open space alongside the River Wyre that comprises Garstang Millennium Green. We are run and managed entirely by volunteers and receive no financial assistance from the Local Authority. All the work to the Green – such as maintaining the paths and benches and cutting back the vegetation - is carried out by a team of dedicated volunteers, who give up a lot of their free time to maintain this area for you to enjoy. Please support us and come and enjoy an informative evening. Christine Cummins
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PILLING LANE WI We all love to receive presents, especially when beautifully wrapped, which is what was demonstrated by Elaine Cuzner at our August meeting. She gave us lots of tips and the finished results were amazing from small gifts, hampers, bottles of wine etc. all wrapped in various papers, i.e. cellophane, gift wrap and crepe paper, and adorned with various items she had collected, so no gift bags were needed. On Wed 10th August, thirty members went on a mystery trip organised by our President. We were all in anticipation and trying to guess where we were headed. We reached our destination which was Mrs Dowson’s Ice Cream Parlour and Tea Rooms in the Ribble Valley. An introductory talk explained the history of the family run farm, which started as a dairy farm and progressed to today’s ice cream parlour and tea rooms. This started after the devastating foot and mouth disease which attacked their farm. They decided to manufacture and sell ice cream which is now a thriving business selling ice cream throughout Lancashire. This was followed by a quiz of tasting six different ice creams and guessing the flavours. They ranged from Green Tea to Eton Mess. She told us they do not use any artificial flavours and the milk they use is from their own herds. We ended the evening with a supper of sandwiches, cakes, scones, clotted cream and jam. It was a most enjoyable evening. Our speaker next month is Norman Harris who will be relating his story of ‘Gasping for Breath in the Foothills of Everest’, which will be held on Wed 7th Sept at St Oswalds’ Church Hall, Preesall at 7:30pm. Why not come along and join us? You will be made very welcome. Eva Cocker (01253) 811784
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SOROPTIMISTS Women inspiring action, transforming lives Barbecue Success! Enjoying the sun, excellent food, and chat! I am happy to report a very successful barbecue held at our member Susan’s home, continuing our fund raising efforts for the charity Mary’s Meals which feeds chronically poor children in Africa in a school environment, feeding their minds as well as their bodies and giving them the tools they need to escape from poverty. Memmbers, friends and families raised enough money to feed 16 children for a whole school year. Added to our previous Coffee morning and Market Stall events, this gives us a running total to date of funds to feed 37 children!
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SOROPTIMISTS (cont) living with dementia. Sandra was thrilled with the cushion and became very interested in the 19 plates displayed to show how many children we were then able to feed with our Mary’s Meals charity. After the meeting she said she had been really moved by the image of those plates and gave the club a donation of £12.20 to sponsor a plate herself. Garstang Soroptimists meet twice a month at the Garstang Hotel and Golf Club. 7:30pm, on the second and fourth Wednesday. Interested ladies and new members are always welcome.
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CRAFT GROUP Black Bull - Preesall Mondays 6:30pm - 9:00pm We are an informal, friendly group of people who meet to work on our favourite crafts or just to chat. We practice a range of activities. New members are always welcome with beginners help, support and advice available. Bring your own materials. Maria Fitton (01253) 813416
GOOSE GREEN BOWLING CLUB Our team is in need of more players. Any man over the age of 60 who would like to join us is most welcome. No experience is necessary. Our bowling green is on Pilling Lane, Preesall. If you would like to join please contact Derek Hinds (01253) 810034
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GREY MATTER (ans p 79) 1. What is the traditional name for a village without a church? 2. The Pope is guarded by soldiers from which country? 3. In what body part would you suffer astigmatism? 4. Which of these is not a metamorphic rock: slate, granite or marble? 5. Which scientist famously travelled on HMS Beagle? 6. What is the sign language used by bookmakers at horse races called? 7. What fruit is sometimes known as an eggplant? 8. What is a ‘croque monsieur’? 9. Sharon Gless & Tyne Daly played which crime fighting duo? 10. What London street was once sysnonymous with the British press? 11. Lodestone is a rock with what property?
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12. In 1883 what produced the loudest sound in recorded history? 13. Who wrote ‘Lord of the Rings’? 14. What does the ‘mode’ measure in maths? 15. What is added to champagne to make a black velvet? 16. From what disease did the last heir to the Russian throne suffer? 17. Who was the last Queen of Egypt? 18. What is the name of the Dickens character who gave us a synonym for ‘miser’? 19. How does a vampire bat usually approach its prey - landing on it, creeping up to it or dive-bombing it? 20. At which American university was the idea for Facebook developed?
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ST AIDAN’S NEWS Although August sees the annual school holidays, there has been plenty going on (and to look forward to) at Saint Aidan’s.
very much outdoor activity and the group had a great time rafting, kayaking, completing assault courses, rock climbing and rounders.
Goodbye Mrs Marland
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The final day of the Summer Term marked the retirement of Mrs Sue Marland, Assistant Headteacher. Sue has spent much of her career Over Wyre and has been a key figure for countless cohorts of students, both as an inspirational English teacher and as a school leader responsible for such diverse areas as Special Educational Needs, marketing, pastoral care and many overseas visits. She will be sorely missed by everyone at Saint Aidan’s. Here’s to a long and happy retirement!
Every summer is an exciting time for students who have sat examinations. At the time of writing, we were still awaiting the GCSE and BTEC results which would be revealed on 25th August. Needless to say, there will be a comprehensive report in our next column. We wish the very best of luck to all Saint Aidan’s students and to those from other local schools awaiting these all-important grades.
Visit to Normandy A group of students made the short trip across the English Channel to camp for a week in Normandy. The theme of the trip was
New Starters Day As always, when we return on Mon 5th Sept that afternoon will be solely for our new Year 7 starters. They will join us for a couple of hours in order to acclimatise themselves and get to know some of their teachers. That should make the official start of the new term,
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ST AIDAN’S NEWS (cont) the following day, a little easier for them. We are very excited about welcoming these 175 new members of the Saint Aidan’s family, as well as welcoming back all our returning students on Tues 6th Sept. And finally… There are lots of exciting events to look forward to in September. Our Open Day will be held on Wed 14th Sept and, that evening, the school will be open to visitors between 6:00pm and 8:30pm. Any parents who want to make an appointment during the school day are also welcome to do so and can book by contacting us at anthony-lord@staidans.lancs.sch.uk The Autumn Term will also see our Family Challenge Evening (Thurs 6th Oct) and Comedy Evening (Thurs 20th Oct). Details of both events are available through the website and Twitter feed. Here’s to a great academic year 2016-17! Andy Smith, Headteacher
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The SSRA meeting on Tues 13th Sept will see the planning of our now annual autumn events, including our third lantern making family evening in preparation for the Christmas lights switch on. The next meeting after that will be on Tues 4th Oct. Information on all SSRA events will be available on either our Facebook page, in McColl’s shop, Wyre Villa, from Stalmine School, the Church, Main Attraction Hairdressers and the Seven Stars. The SSRA committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm in the Wyre Villa and all are welcome to come along and join us. For enquiries, ideas or suggestions please
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SSRA (cont) contact Pauline Andrews 07808 058 097, Ann Ralph 0771 3852 639, Peter Swarbrick (01253) 702675, our Facebook page: Stalmine with Staynall Residents’ Association (SSRA) or via our post box in McColl’s shop. Please note the later date for the September meeting. Pauline Andrews
ST JAMES’ CHURCH Sunday Services 9:00am Morning Worship. 10:30am Parish Communion Mondays 6:30pm Evening Prayer Tuesdays 10:30am Mothers and Toddlers Wednesdays 6:00pm Choir Practice Thursdays 9:30am Informal Communion followed by coffee. If you are interested in joining one of our Pilgrim groups contact Rev Dyllis Dickinson (01253) 700011 Sun 18th Sept - 10:30pm Harvest Festival – Non-perishable harvest gifts will be given to St Vincent’s House, Blackpool and donations to www.sendacow.org Harvest evening song is 6:30pm – everyone welcome. Sun 25th Sept – Harvest Festival Fun Day at the Wyre Villa straight after Church service from 12noon – 3:00pm. Bring along your picnic lunch. There will be activities and games for old and young. Enjoy a drink at the bar. Please come and join us. Entry £1 per head. Catherine Hall
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DEMENTIA BUDDIES SCHEME A new scheme being rolled out locally will give peace of mind for people with dementia and their families using smartphone technology. Under the Guardian Angels Dementia Buddies scheme, the person living with dementia wears a device containing NFC or Near Field Communication, which is technology already installed in mobile phones. If the person is lost, the device can be scanned with a smartphone providing contact details to enable them to be returned home safely. Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Fire and Rescue and Lancashire Constabulary are supporting the introduction of the scheme in the county. Guardian Angels Dementia Buddies has been developed by Mark and Karen Aldred, founders of the charity the Good Deeds Trust. Mark Aldred said: “One of the biggest fears of carers of people with dementia is that their
loved ones will forget where they live or where they are. We have developed a number of devices including a wristband, pin badge and keyring which the person with dementia can keep with them at all times. “If you spot any of the Guardian Angel dementia buddy devices on someone who is lost or confused, swipe your mobile phone screen and tap the back of your mobile phone onto the device. A message will appear on your screen giving the wearer’s first name only and an emergency phone number which you can click on to speak to their carer.” The Guardian Angels Dementia Buddies devices can be obtained through dementia daytime supports services, Adult Social Care Customer Access Service, Older Adult Community Mental Health Teams and Memory Assessment Clinics as well by visiting www.dementiabuddy.co.uk or calling (01942) 888990.
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FREE TRIAL for all new members ST OSWALD’S – PREESALL Monday: 10.00-11.00am Movement/Chair Exercises Tuesday: 7.00-8.00pm Body Blitz (high intensity) Wednesday: 6.30-7.30pm Body Tone (low intensity) HAMBLETON UR CHURCH HALL Friday: 10.00-11.00am Movement/Chair Exercises £4 Per Class or £30 for ten. Bring water and a towel or mat. All classes can be adapted to own fitness levels. BOOKINGS & INFORMATION Rosina Lawrinson-Chettoe (M.A. Cert. Ed) Qualified & Insured Member of Fitness Professionals 01253 810467 / 07986248173 Email: gnome1962@talktalk.net
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