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                   

 

 

                       

  

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    

  

           

  

           

 

            

            

 

     

  

                 

         

   

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Unveiling ceremony at Preston Town Hall HM the Queen Unveiling ceremony at Preston Town Hall to mark HM the Queen achievement of being the longest serving monarch, there is also a quote from the Mayor of Preston below.

Mayor of Preston, Councillor Margaret McManus, said: “I am privileged to have been the Mayor that unveiled this wonderful bronze statue of HM the Queen. The statue is to remain outside my parlour in the Town Hall as a symbol of HM the Queens achievement of becoming the longest serving Monarch.

“The artist Peter Hodgkinson has done a fantastic job designing and creating the statue. And the students from Preston Vocational Centre have also done a great job designing the plinth to make the statue the same height as HM the Queen.”

In the group shot the from left to right Teacher from Preston Vocational Centre, Sculpture Peter Hodgkinson, Mayor of Preston, three students from Preston Vocational Centre who designed the plinth in which the statue sits upon.

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COMMUNITY GARSTANG LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 19:30 Wednesday 9:30 - 12:30 Thursday 9:30 - 19:30 Friday 9:30 - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed PRESTON HARRIS LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 19:00 Thursday 9:00 - 17:00 Friday 9:00 - 19:00 Saturday 9:00 - 17:00 Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 FULWOOD LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:00 - 19:00 Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 19:00 Thursday 9:00 - 13:00 Friday 9:00 - 19:00 Saturday 9:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed INGOL LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:00 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:00 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Wednesday 9:00 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Thursday Closed Friday 9:00 - 12:30, 13:30 - 17:00 Saturday 9:00 - 12:30 Sunday Closed LONGRIDGE LIBRARY Opening Times Monday 9:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 9:30 - 19:00 Wednesday Closed Thursday 9:30 - 19:00 Friday 9:30 - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 13:00 Sunday Closed

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SHAROE GREEN LIBRARY 8 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8ED. Tel: 0300 123 6703 Opening Times: Monday 1.30pm - 7pm Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 5pm Wednesday 9.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5p Thursday CLOSED Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 7pm Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm Sunday CLOSED PRESTON VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE The Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston Lancashire PR1 1HT. Phone:01772 253731 Free Admission Opening Times: Monday 10:00 - 05:30 Tuesday 10:00 - 05:30 Wednesday 10:00 - 05:30 Thursday 10:00 - 05:30 Friday 10:00 - 05:30 Saturday 10:00 - 05:30 THE OLD STATION LONGRIDGE The Old Station, Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3JP. Tel: 01772 437958 Heritage and Visitor Centre Exhibitions – free displays and video presentations on the history & heritage of Longridge. Also special exhibitions are held throughout the year.

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

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

Opening Times: 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday (except Public Holidays)

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

NOTICES CATS PROTECTION ADOPT A CAT We are looking for the right homes for our cats currently in foster care. If you would like to know more please contact us on 0845 177 0708 and check out our website www.cats.org.uk/preston FREE COMPUTER HELP AT HOME For disabled people. Simply phone 0800 269 545 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BABY BEAT Do you have 2 hours to spare? The Baby Beat Appeal is a registered charity which raises funds for the Sharoe Green Maternity Unit at Royal Preston Hospital. We purchase vital equipment designed to monitor the unborn baby from conception to birth and to ensure a safe delivery. We have a small shop based at the Unit which raises funds for our charity and we are desperately seeking anyone who would like to become a volunteer and help run it. All we’re looking for is someone who has 2 hours to spare, whether per week, per month or on an ad-hoc basis.

Despite being a ‘charity shop’ – all our stock is brand new and you don’t need experience as training will be given. If you would like to help us, we would love to hear from you. Reg charity no: 1051194-7.

Patrons: BBC Football Pundit Mark Lawrenson, Stephen Bayliss, ITV ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter Ranvir Singh and First Patron,the late Sir Tom Finney Info: Karen (01772) 524414 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ROSEMERE CANCER FOUNDATION COFFEE SHOP, ROYAL PRESTON HOSPITAL Do you have time to volunteer in a rewarding role at the Rosemere Coffee Shop? Whether you can spare 5 hours a week or on alternate weeks, or could be called upon as a reserve for holidays, please think about joining us. You don’t need experience as full training is given. Marion Jackson, Coffee Shop Manager says ‘we give a lot but we get more in return’. Rosemere Coffee Shop Ltd. Registered Charity No: 1131583 For more information, give Marion a call on 01772 718252

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

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

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Lancashire Community Car Scheme. Operated

by Preston Community Transport Ltd. Charity No. 1114100. If you have a car, can spare an hour or so a week and want to assist people in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Julie on 01772 516208 GIFT (Guild Initiative for Furniture Trust) A local charity which collects unwanted furniture and household items from the general public (free of charge) and distributes them to people in need in the Preston area - (people are referred to us by over 20 local organisations including Preston domestic violence, Social services, housing associations, Barnardos) - people who have been allocated accommodation but have no means of furnishing it.

We have been operating in Preston for over 20 years (formed in Guild Year 1992) with 5 part time members of staff and volunteers we run a very efficient, low cost, but highly valued service. We help over 400 cases a year - over 800 people including many aged under 25 and dependent children, former homeless, people leaving prison or escaping domestic violence.

At a cost of approximately £60,000 pa, with a dedicated Board of Trustees and volunteers who contribute many hours free of charge. www.gift92.com 01772 716572 PRESTON SAMARITANS You can make an amazing difference at Samaritans.

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

REGULAR EVENTS 48TH PRESTON RAINBOWS Rainbows are for girls aged 5-7yrs and offer many exciting activities including outdoor activities, games, crafts, trips and sleepovers. We meet every Tuesday (term time) 6-7pm in St Michaels Church hall, Tulketh road in Ashton.

For more information visit www.girlguiding.org.uk or email stmichaelsrainbowspreston@outlook.com

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15TH PRESTON RAINBOWS Meet on Thursday night at 5.45 to 6.30pm, ages 5 years to 7 years old, we make things and play games and also make friends. Meetings are held at St Cutberts Church Hall on Lytham Road.

15TH PRESTON BROWNIES Meet on Thursday night at 6.30 pm till 7.30 pm ages 7 years to 11 years old, we do badges, outings and have fun. We meet at St Cuthberts Church Hall Lytham Road.

BROOKS PROBUS CLUB The Club meets on the first and third Monday mornings each month at the Grapes Inn, Goosnargh and prides itself on being friendly and providing fellowship and the opportunity to widen ones circle of friends and acquaintances. It has a full and varied programme of stimulating talks, events and visits throughout the year and is open to retired businessmen, professionals and others of a similar ilk. To learn more of its activities and enquires on joining Contact Secretary on 01772 863743.

MONDAY NIGHT SALSA CLASSES Join Julia and Steve for a weekly fix of Cuban Salsa.

Everyone is welcome to come and meet new friends.

Venue: Conservative Club Longridge, Preston Doors: 8pm til 11pm (last entry 10:00pm) TULKETH TENNIS Tennis for beginners Adults and Juniors . Friendly sociable groups welcome new and beginner players.

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

Juniors sessions evenings from 4 .15 and Saturdays.

All enquiries welcome contact Angela 07966315241 SPIRIT LIGHT SPIRITUALIST CENTRE Top Mediums Every Tuesday. Starts 19.30. Healing from 19.15. All welcome. £3 door donation includes a cuppa and a chat with friendly like minded people. Gt Eccleston Village Centre, The Square. PR3 0YB. PRESTON & DISTRICT BLIND BOWLING CLUB Flat green bowling for blind and visually impaired people of all ages and abilities. Meetings at Moor Park bowling greens, Preston on Thursday afternoons, April to Sept, weather permitting.

Steve Dewitt on 01772 731576 FULWOOD TENNIS CLUB Highgate Avenue, Fulwood. Mini tennis and coaching for juniors on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Private lessons available for adults. Social tennis and team play. Just come along to the club.

Contact Jane on 07708 182036 WARTON JUNIOR BADMINTON CLUB Sat 9-10am, 10-11.30am, 11.30-1pm ages 7-18.

Call Dorothy Barrett 739801 / Mike Cooper 633402 ONE DAY PASTEL WORKSHOP Dobbies Garden Centre, Blackpool Road, Clifton, Preston PR4 0XL.With professional artist Les Darlow.

Last Sunday of every month. www.lesdarlow.com, lesdarlow@sky.com, T: Les 07900 576 840 24

PRESTON FLUTE GROUP We are a group of flautists who meet to play ensemble music in a friendly informal atmosphere.

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

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

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

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

Duplicate pairs partner required 1st Saturday of the month 7.05 start Duplicate Pairs. For further information visit the website. www.prestonbridgeclub.co.uk or Email. prestonbridgeclub@gmail.com Tel 01772 720060 RAMBLERS PRESTON GROUP Join the Ramblers Preston Group for walks in Lancashire fresh air, exercise, lovely countryside what more can you ask for? We organize walks on a monthly basis. There are mid-week walks on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (5-7 miles) and weekend walks on the 3rd and 4th Sundays a long more strenuous walk of 10-13 miles on the 3rd Sunday and a short leisurely walk of about 5 miles on the 4th Sunday.

Non-members are welcome to come along and join us in our walks. Contact our Membership Secretary at gms@ preston.co.uk or visit our web site at www.prestonra. co.uk for assistance in joining the group as a member.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING with RSCDS Ribble Valley Branch.

Beginner’s class Mondays 7.30-9.30pm at Christ Church Hall, Victoria Road, Fulwood, PR2 8NE. £2.00 inc tea & biscuits. Contact Michael 01772 713018 PRESTON FORUM PROBUS CLUB Retired or semi-retired men and ladies - come and listen to interesting and varied speakers. We meet at 10am every other Thursday at Broughton Parish Church Hall, Broadway, Fulwood.

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

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RIBBLE VALE FLORAL GROUP We meet at 7-30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month in St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Tulketh Rd/Blackpool Rd. junction, Ashton-on-Ribble. We have a flower arranging demonstration from a local or National demonstrator and the arrangements are then raffled off. Tea and coffee are available and visitors are most welcome. Marie on 01772 493098.

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

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

T: Karen 07739309960, www.prestontaekwondo.co.uk THE SUNDAY WALKING GROUP The Preston based Sunday Walking Group organises guided walks each and every Sunday at 10:30. If you would like to get out into the local countryside at the weekend and enjoy a good walk and meet other like-minded people then please visit our Website www. thesundaywalkinggroup.com or contact Derek Harper on 07725 099502 for our Newsletter and more information.

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

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

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

The Quit Squad can be contacted on 01772 644474 or please visit www.quitsquad.nhs.uk SPRINGFIELD FELL WALKING CLUB Walk days Saturday every two weeks. 3 grades of walk. (A,B & C) Bus pickup Blackpool to Black bull Preston. www.springfieldsfellwalking.com, contact enquires@ springfieldfellwalking.co.uk, Phone 01772 728718

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

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

Or bring your own craft project and share your ideas/ techniques with the group. £3 per session (including refreshments) Info: Marion 07792 665384 / 01772 634282 mazbolton@icloud.com, Linda 07775 744758, Heather 01942 840403, hkjones4@sky.com PRESTON EMBROIDERS GUILD Meets at St Andrews Church, Tulketh Road, Preston, PR2 1ES on the first Saturday of the month. We have a full programme of workshops, dayschools and talks.

We welcome everyone, beginners and experienced stitchers. Please telephone 01254 830328 for details.

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

Fare £10. New members welcome.

Ring Pauline on 01253 733833 for information.

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

A friendly group meeting to chat about the fun and companionship of looking after a dog. It’s a great way to get together with like minded people and enjoy all the benefits of having a dog stay on a part time basis.

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

St. Martin’s Parish Hall, Broadway, Fulwood. Hilary Hine RSA, T: 01995 601040, E: hinefamily.hh@gmail.com

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

OIL PAINTING CLASSES At mike hall`s dance studio preston old rd. (opp boars head) taught by a professional local artist. Monday night 7.00pm - 9-30pm. Tuesday morning 10.30am - 1.00pm. Tuesday night 7.00pm - 9.30pm. Thursday afternoon 1.00pm - 3.30pm. Contact Bob 07780804195 SEQUENCE DANCING Saturday Evenings 7-30pm-10-00pm @ Galloway Hall, Brackenbury Road, Fulwood Preston PR2 3BS Everyone Welcome. Contact Susan 01253 400081 DEMENTIA CARERS SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for someone with dementia and would like to come along for a chat and a coffee and to meet other carers in the same circumstances, then come along to the dementia support group. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of every month at St. Michaels Church Church Street Kirkham between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Contacts Carole 01772 682144 or Jean 01772 468918.

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

Contact Sam on 07985 581888 or email ysas@hotmail. co.uk or go to www.yogaspiritandstrength.co.uk SPIRITUAL HEALING Every Sunday 5 pm - 6pm, Preston Ethical Spiritualist Church, 16 Newton Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1DY. Info: Maria Welch T: 07742 876747 PRESTON & DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) This group is designed to provide physical and mental stimulation for retired people. We have a monthly meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Great Room at PNE with a visiting speaker. In addition we have over 50 interest groups which meet at St. Cuthbert’s Church Centre on Lytham Road, Preston and other satellite venues in the area.

For more information visit our website www.u3asites. org.uk/preston or contact Ken on 01772 437434 or email kennethjamesyoude@hotmail.com CRAFT CLUB Hobbycraft, Deepdale Retail Park, Blackpool Road, Preston. 1st and 3rd Friday 10.00am - 12.00pm and 2nd and 4th Tuesday 7.00pm - 9.00pm every month.

Craft material will be provided or bring your own craft items with you. From Card Making, Scrapbooking, Decoupage, Decopatch, Sewing, Knitting, Crochet and lots lots more. Come along for a coffee and a chat. £3.50 per session.Call Barbara for more info 07854 502724/01772 734669 e-mail barbara@craft-flair.co.uk 26

PRESTON GRASSHOPPERS SOCIAL SQUASH Every Sunday Night. 3 squash courts and shared facilities with the famous Grasshoppers Rugby Club, including a members bar which is open every night of the week. Just turn up, we play social Squash every Sunday night from 7pm. Any questions email prestongrasshoppers@hotmail.com or call Colin 07973 254 324 CROESO CYNNES I BAWB, WELSH CLUB PRESTON welcomes everyone- beginners, rusty or fluent to come and share our beautiful language. First Thursday every month) 10.00-12.00 in the Lending Library (non-fiction) at The Harris, Museum Street. www.welshclubpreston.org.

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

For further information telephone Yvonne Ball 01772 784960 or Anne Cutler 079 041 543 05 PRESTON GARDEN SOCIETY We hold our meetings on the third Tuesday of every month @ 7.30pm. St Andrew’s Church Hall, Tulketh Road, Ashton. Come and listen to speakers and meet new friends. Refreshments available. T: 01772 723255 SCRABBLE CLUBS Tuesdays 7.15pm and Thursdays 1.30pm Please call for further information 01772 716210 THE GARSTANG COUNTRY MARKET For quality home baking , preserves , handicrafts , gifts, fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants in season.

At the Garstang Sports and Social Club, Lancaster Road / High Street (entrance next to LBT Motors ) Garstang PR3 1FB. Every Thursday 10 - 12 noon. Tea and coffee available from 9 : 30 am. Free parking at the Hall. Local contact / information T: 01995 603644 ASHTON ON RIBBLE WOMENS INSTITUTE Ladies meetings every second tuesday in the month, 1:30 to 3:30pm. St Andrews Church Hall, Tulketh Road, Ashton, Preston. Contact Muriel 01772 733263 PHOENIX CEILIDHS If you thought country dancing might be boring, think again! It’s fast, fun and a good laugh all night. There’s a caller to explain the dances and our bands are top notch. They play superb music and perform at all the major folk festivals across the country. You don’t need to bring a partner and it’s ok to ask someone to dance. First-timers and families welcome. See you there! Friday 15th May 8pm until 11:30pm Adlington Community Centre, Railway Road, Adlington, Chorley PR6 9RF. www.phoenixceilidhs.co.uk BROUGHTON WI Broughton WI holds a meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Broughton Club Hall, Whittingham Lane, Broughton, at 7.30pm, usually with a speaker, always with a cup of tea! There is also a craft section, a book group and a walking group. Visitors can come free for up to 3 meetings and we are a very friendly group. For more information please ring either Ann on 864175 or Olive on 462913

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RIBBY HALL BOWLING CLUB The men’s crown green bowling club based at Ribby Hall Holiday Village Wrea Green welcomes new members. Whether you are an experienced bowler, a novice or would just like to take up this enjoyable sport why not give us a try? We have four teams in local leagues playing Monday and Thursday afternoons, and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Contact Eddie on 01772 686458.

FULWOOD & BROUGHTON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD Meet monthly at St Martin’s Church Hall Fulwood, usually the first Thursday on the month at 2pm.

Regular meetings & activities include a speaker, raffle, refreshments & a sales table.

Contact Barbara 01772719464 or Janet 01772 718676 for further information.

ARCHAEOLOGY If you’re interested in the history or prehistory of the Fylde Coast and North Preston areas then Wyre Archaeology Group (WAG) is worth a look. WAG offers a chance for everyone to get involved in practical archaeology, whatever their age, knowledge or skill level, through our programme of excavations and other activities. Offering basic training, essential equipment and free dig insurance for members. In previous years our Spring and Summer ‘Big Digs’ have found evidence of Iron Age, Roman and early mediaeval activity in the Fylde peninsula and this year’s digging season is just as promising. WAG is affiliated to the Council for British Archaeology and we have strong links with professionals in the field.

Regular meetings at Farmer Parr’s in Thornton on the 3rd Wednesday of every month (except November and January), starting at 7.00pm, where we keep up to date with activities and there are occasional guest speakers on relevant topics. Non-members may attend 2 meetings free of charge. You can join as a Full Member or, if you can’t get to meetings why not become an Associate Member. We’ll send you a regular e-newsletter with updates and more.

If you’d like to get involved - even just as an armchair archaeologist – just e-mail the Secretary at secwyrearch@aol.com or call 0752 850 3710. www. wyrearchaeology.org.uk ROSARY & BENEDICTION Every Sunday at 6 pm at St Walburge’s Catholic Church, Weston Street, Preston PR2 2QE. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with the recitation of the Rosary and Litany of Our Lady, followed by Benediction. All are welcome.

For more information please contact can.altiere@icrsp.org or visit www.stwalburge.org NFSH HEALING TRUST Every Tuesday at the Quaker hall in St. Georges Road, Preston the NFSH Healing Trust holds a ‘drop in’ evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30. All the healers observe the NFSH code of practice. The NFSH Healing Trust is a charitable organisation, charity number:- 1094702.

For further information telephone Geoff Calderbank 01772 495673 or Anne Cutler 079 041 543 05 PRESTON ART SOCIETY meets alternate Tuesdays 7-9pm Main Hall, Queens Drive Primary School, Blackbull Lane, Fulwood, PR2 3LA

THIS MONTH OCTOBER DEVOTIONS Rosary & Benediction every day in October 6 pm (except Sat 5 pm). St. Walburge’s Catholic Church, Weston Street, Preston, PR2 2QE. www.stwalburge.org or 07894 559284 LADIES CHARITY LUNCH supporting Cancer Help Preston Ltd. Reg. Charity No.1032828 Thursday 15th October, 11.30am 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 Barbara’s of Standish Fashion Show. Admission £25 by prior booking only.

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Preston Arts Festival 2015 - A brief guide Oct

Denotes Free event

throughout until Jan 16 throughout the Festival throughout the Festival throughout the Festival throughout the Festival Thurs 1st

Harris Museum. GF Watts paintings of Greek Poetry and bronze study.

Photographic Exhibition 'Outsiders' by Gary Cook at the Beautiful Planet Exhibition of Oil Paintings and Drawings by Martin Domleo. Korova Arts CafĂŠ & Bar Kaleidoscope - Art & Craft Guild of Lancashire Exhibition at Brockholes Nature Reserve Art & Soul Natural Progression Textile Group Exhibition/sale. Big Mill Gallery Chinese National Day: Martial Arts Exhibition and informal workshop. Fishergate Centre.

Thurs 1st - Waiting for Godot - play by Samuel Beckett. Charter Theatre 7.30 p.m.

Sat 3rd Thurs 1st & New Orleans Jazz by the Silver Bell Jazz Band. 8.45 p.m.

The Ale Emporium 15th Fri 2nd Preston Art Society Exhibition and Art Demonstration.

Sun 4th Barton Grange Garden Centre from 10 am Sat 3rd & 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th Fri 2nd Fri 2nd Sat 3rd Sun 4th

Mon 5th Tues 6th

Photographic Exhibition "Walking the Dog" by Alan Pickering. Oxheys Mill Studios St George's Church 12.30. Lunchtime recital George Todica (piano) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. 7.30 p.m. Songs from Distant Lands. Guild Hall Fun Palace Project for children. Harris Library Waterstones Bookshop - Poetry readings Festival Launch at Preston Minster. 2 pm. By the Mayor of Preston. Concert by The Red Rosettes (Ladies Barbershop Chorus), Graham Jackson (piano) and Preston Musical Comedy Show Choir Historical Society Talk at the Minster 7.15 pm. The Dick Kerr Ladies by Gail Newsham Guided Walk 2 pm. Catholic Preston by Jane Humphreys (amplified commentary)

Oct Fri 9th Sat 10th

Egyptian Balcony Tour. Harris Museum 2 pm

(until 28th Nov) Sun 11th

Mon 12th

Further details, prices and ticketing information on all these events from the Preston Arts Festival brochure now available at the Visitor Information Centre in Preston City Hall, libraries, galleries and other arts outlets, from society members or on the website www.prestonarts.com. Find us on twitter @PrestonArtFest or Facebook: Preston Arts Festival.

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Tea Dance with afternoon tea led by Ron and Iris McDonald. 2 pm St Cuthbert's Church Exhibition - Art from elsewhere - Harris Museum.

International comtemporary art.

St Leonards G & S Society present Fun and Fantasy. St Leonards Penwortham 7.30 pm (also on Sun 18th Oct at Goosnargh Village Hall 2.30 pm) Talk, The History of Lancashire Dialect by Sid Calderbank. Central Methodist Church 1.45 pm Film. Pollock (18) UCLan Foster Building 7.30 pm

Tues 13th

Film. Modigliani (15) UCLan Foster Building 7.30 pm

Wed 14th

Harris Music Club - Robson Piano Duo. Minster 1 pm

Korova Poetry Special with Olga Tabachnikova and others 7 pm for 7.30 pm Film.Vincent & Theo (15) UCLan Foster Building 7.30pm Equity Variety Show at the Playhouse 7.30 pm Wed 14th & Andy Smith and Fuel present The Preston Bill. New Thurs 15th theatre at the Continental 7.30 ,pm Thurs 15th Talk. Cathedrals by Vincent Smith. Lancashire Archives 2 pm Film. Goya's Ghosts (15) UCLAN Foster Buiding 7.30 pm Fri 16th

Preston Circle Dancing taster - Galloway Hall 7 pm Preston Art Society demonstration in oils by Norman Long. 7pm Queens Drive Primary School Illusion Knitting workshop by Steve Plummer and Pat Wed 7th Ashforth. 11 am Lancashire Archives Wed 7th Fired 4 U - Making Christmas Fairies. Adults evening and 21st sessions 7 p.m.

Wed 7th to Broughton Players present No Dinners for Sinners, a comedy by Edward Taylor. Playhouse 7.30pm Sat 10th Guided Walk 10.15 am by David Hunt. Victorian Preston Thurs 8th (amplifed commentary) National Poetry Day workshop UCLan Harrington Building 2 pm with Pascale Petit Thurs 8th Talk with live music illustration. Lancashire Archives 2 pm. Why I don't like opera (and why I think you should love it) by Geoff Horton National Poetry Day readings Pascale Petit and others.

UCLan Greenbank Building 7 pm St George's Church 12.30. Lunchtime recital Rafael Fri 9th Serrallet (guitar)

Free event with retiring donation Words and Music with Preston Recorded Music & Preston Poets Societies. St George's CH 7.30pm Embroidery for Children workshop by Preston Embroiderers' Guild. Harris Museum 10.30 am Mixed Media workshop with Diana Morrison. Gallery at Brockholes Nature Reserve.

Life Drawing with Preston Art Society. Harris Primary School 1 p.m.

Recital. Anna Rosa Mari (flute) accompanied by Russell Lomas (piano). St George's Church. 12.30 pm Find your voice singing workshop with Joyce Tindsley.

Ashton Methodust Church 12.30 pm Life in Victorian Lancashire. Presentation at Lancashire Archives. 2 p.m.

Film. Carrington (18) UCLan Foster Building 7.30 pm Celebration of Youth. Playhouse 7.30 pm. Bradley Johnson (guitar), Ethan Castle (hip hop dancer), Brioni Crowe (flute), students from Broughton Music Academy and the Whelan-Joyce School of Irish Dancing. Guest appearance from Thomas Atkinson (ITV's Emmerdale)

Sat 17th

Sun 18th

Evening of traditional Moravian cimbalom music from Cimbalova Muzika "Notecka", with food and wine from the Czech Republic. St Maria Goretti Community Centre 7.30 pm New Longton Fine Art Fair. New Longton Village Hall. 10 Arts and Crafts Fair. Fulwood Methodist Church 10.30 am Workshop. Fused Glass light catcher. Gallery at Brockholes Nature Reserve. 11 am Preston Orpheus Choir. Autumn Airs. St. Mary's Penwortham 7.30 pm Festival Finale. Closing Concert by the internationally acclaimed Leyland Band. Mitchell and Kenyon cinema at UCLan 2 pm.

Note: All the films at UCLan have a free Chinese tea tasting session from 7 pm in the foyer.

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