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April 2015 Issue 175

What’s on in GarstangMarchSaturday 28th The Lancaster Singers - Priory Church, Lancaster 4

AprilWednesday 1st Visit to Delay Cheese - St Michael’s Over Sixties 4 Croston House Bereavement Group 10 Garstang Galloway’s Blind Club (also 15th & 29th) 14 ‘The Grand Theatre’ - Linda Tolson - Cabus WI 38 Garstang Camera Club (also 15th) 42 Memory Cafe - Garstang Library 50Thursday 2nd Charity Coffee Morning - Garstang URC 38 Garstang Stamp Club (also 16th & 30th) - Library Meeting Room 41Saturday 4th T-Rex/The Music of Mark & Mickey - Age UK, Wyrebank 27 Coffee Morning - Calder Vale Methodist Church 38Tuesday 7th Ken Roberts - Art Exhibition - Garstang Arts Centre (until 30th) 35 Beginners’ Bridge - Garstang Arts Centre (also 14th/21st/28th) 35 Coffee Stop - Catterall Village Hall 47Wednesday 8th Jesus Christ Superstar - St Oswald’s Dramatists (until 11th) 5 Free Methodist Ladies Walk 6 ‘The Winders of Wyresdale’ - Andy Hornby, Garstang URC 29 ‘Wildlife in the Garden’ - Garstang Phoenix WI 31 Craft & Collector’s Fair - Garstang Arts Centre 35 Bowland Choir (also 22nd) - Garstang Library 50Thursday 9th Charter Night - Inner Wheel 7Friday 10th Charity Concert Night - Friends of Trinity Hospice 6 ‘The Brontes of Haworth’ - Garstang 3Ls 46Saturday 11th ‘Life in Antarctica’ - Simon Almond - Kirklands WI 45Monday 13th Fundraising Quiz Night - Wheatsheaf Inn - Garstang Tennis Club 12 ‘Mower Mania’ - Gwyfor Williams - Garstang Gardening Club 22

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Monday 13th ‘Mercury - A Living Presence’ - Garstang Recorded Music Society 49Tuesday 14th ‘Digital Photography’ - Scorton WI 5 Quiz Night in aid of St Luke’s Church - Patten Arms 21 Coffee Stop - Ingewhite Church Hall 47 Sequence Dancing - Claughton Memorial Hall (also 28th) 48 Wednesday 15th Garstang 3Fs Lunch - Garstang Methodist Church 33Thursday 16th Ladies Day - Cabus Players (until 18th) 39 ‘Uncle Joe’s Mintballs History’ - Forton WI 47Friday 17th Grand Auction Night - Bikes & Barrows Festival 9 Garstang Patchwork Quilters - Biennial Exhibition (to 19th) 25 T’Break for Over 60s - Garstang Free Methodist Church 31 Flower Arranging Demonstration - Garstang St Helen’s Church 46Saturday 18th Bric-a-Brac Auction - NW Children’s Support Group 6 ‘Tackling Ebola’ - Dr James Meiring, Garstang Arts Centre 18 Hoe Down - Winmarleigh Village Hall 46Sunday 19th Table Top & Car Boot Sale - 1st Cockerham Brownies 5 Messy Church - Easter Extravaganza, Garstang Methodists 33Monday 20th Garstang Wine Circle - Garstang Arts Centre 45Tuesday 21st Trip to Sedburgh - St Michael’s Over Sixties 5 Floral Arts Group - Garstang Arts Centre 35 Catterall Gardening Club 39Thursday 23rd Ladies Pamper Evening - Team Kirkland, Wyre Bank, Garstang 7 Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker - Garstang Unplugged 12 Friday 24th Friday Lunch for the Older & Wiser 33 Poetry Appreciation ‘Night & Day’ - Garstang Arts Centre 35Saturday 25th Bric-a-Brac Sale - Millennium Green, Market Hall, Garstang 48Monday 27th ‘Jazz - with a little Swing’ - Garstang Recorded Music Society 49Wednesday 29th Winmarleigh Village Hall AGM 47 Monthly Singers’ Night - Garstang Unplugged 12

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Sat 28th March - 7:30pm Priory Church, LancasterThe Lancaster Singers will perform a new setting of the ‘St John Passion’ by acclaimed composer Bob Chilcott whose music is enjoyed by singers around the globe.

The soloists will be Sally Johnson, soprano; Christopher Steele, tenor; Robert Pritchard, baritone and Christopher Haughton, bass.

The Singers are also performing Allegri’s ‘Miserere’ and Finzi’s ‘Lo, the Full Final Sacrifice’. The programme is completed by organ music by Bach and Leighton which will be performed by Ian Pattinson.

Tickets available from the Lancaster Visitor Information Centre or phone (01524) 68481.

If you’d like to learn more about the Lancaster Singers, you can find them online at

www.lancastersingers.org.

We may be over sixty but we are young at heart, very friendly and love to have fun.

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month from February to December from 2:00pm - 4:00pm in the Village Hall.

Programmes for 2015 are now available. Come along and give us a try, visitors are always welcome.

We either play a sociable game of prize dominos or have a speaker. We have a monthly coach trip from April to October on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Membership is £7 a year and coach trips are only £10 each. (If seats are available non-members £13).

Trips this year include visits to Quarry Bank Mill, Lunch at Whalley Abbey, Shackleton Garden Centre, Rydal Mount, Ambleside and a train journey from Settle to Carlisle.

Our next meeting is on Wed 1st April. Meet at

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SCORTON WIDewlay Cheese (A6, Garstang) at 10:00am for refreshments followed by a tour of the factory. Cost £3 per person.

Tues 21st April. Trip to Kitridding Farm Shop and café for Lunch and visit to Sedburgh departing 10:30am.

Bookings for any of the above can be made at the March meeting. For Further details contact Frances (01524) 792590 or Michael (01995) 679320.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTARSt Oswald’s DramatistsWed 8th April - Sat 11th April At St Oswald’s Parish Hall at 7:30pm. Doors open 7:00pm.

Tickets £4 Wed - £6 Thurs - Sat available from Karen Taylor (01253) 921793 and Knott End Post Office (01253) 810261

Remember how photos used to be taken? You sent them off for developing and waited hopefully to see if your snap came out. Today you can take a picture with your mobile phone and see the results immediately.

If you want to learn more come along to Scorton School on Tues 14th April when Ken Geddes will talk about Digital Photography. The meeting starts at 7:30pm and new members are always welcome. We won’t even require photo ID.

Mary Hodges (01995) 604755

1ST COCKERHAM BROWNIESTable Top and Car Boot SaleSun 19th April: 9:00am – 2:00pm At Cockerham Parish Hall. Refreshments available. To book a table or car boot tel (01524) 791140.

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BRIC-A-BRAC AUCTIONCharity Concert Night Knott End Working Men’s ClubFri 10th April: 7:30pmA fun-packed evening with singers and a comedian. Come along and support the hospice. £5.00 per ticket. Contact Terry (01253) 810019 or the club for tickets. Prize Bingo Tues 14th April: 8:00pm - 9:30pmRefreshments served at half time. Join in the fun and bring your friends.If anybody would like to join our team of volunteers please feel free to contact me. Gemma Gray 07870 671 927

FREE METHODIST LADIES WALK Wed 8th April: 9:30am Walk in St Michaels. Meet at Church. Further details from Ruth Shuttleworth (01995) 602400. Email: [email protected]

The North West Children’s Support Group will be holding their Annual Bric-a-Brac Auction on Sat 18th April at Saint Mary & Saint Michael’s School, Castle Lane, Garstang, PR3 1RB.There will be a wide selection of household goods, ornaments, jewellery, small items of furniture, garden equipment, toys and sports equipment etc. The hall opens for viewing at 10:00am and bidding starts at 12noon. Refreshments available throughout.If anyone has items to donate these will be gratefully received and can be brought to the school hall on Fri 17th April from 5:00pm. ALL proceeds will be used to provide holidays for local disabled or disadvantaged children. For more information about the NWCSG Visit our website at www.nwcsg.co.uk Enquiries to Paul & Debbie McCann (01995) 601354 or Paul & Angela Andrews (01524) 751722

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Team Kirkland present a Ladies Pamper Evening at The Wyrebank, Garstang on Thurs 23rd April from 7:30pm.

There will be a variety of stalls plus a host of mini treatments available to book on the night including mini facials, hair styling, make-up make-overs, mini pedicures, lower leg massages, mini manicures, nail art, reiki taster sessions and eyebrow treatments!

It promises to be a great evening to relax and chat with friends too!

Tickets are just £5 and include a glass of fizz on arrival and a dip in our ‘Pamper Lucky Dip’. One lucky ticket will also be drawn to win a special prize!

All proceeds will go to Kirkland and Catterall St Helen’s CE School, plus a donation will be made to ‘Charlie’s Campaign’ which this event is proudly supporting. Tickets and further information available from Printmob on Bridge Street or from Kate on 07956 638 882.

INNER WHEELThe Inner Wheel Club of Garstang and Over Wyre will be holding their 45th Charter Night on Thurs 9th April at the Best Western Country House Hotel. Our speaker for the evening will be Joanne Halliwell and her topic will be ‘A Victorian Maid’. The Inner Wheel Club of Garstang and Over Wyre meet in The Best Western Hotel twice a month on a Thursday evening.

The aims of Inner Wheel are to promote true friendship, to encourage the idea of personal service, to foster understanding whilst enjoying ourselves and raising money for local and international charities.

Anyone interested in finding out more information contact Maureen Garstang on (01995 604336).

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Scorton Bikes & Barrows Festival is back for its 5th year this coming May bank holiday weekend. This quirky annual festival raises vital funds for village groups and community projects and is action packed with events to suit everyone - families, cyclists, runners, walkers and visitors wanting to enjoy a day out.

The main feature of the Festival is the decorated bicycles and wheelbarrows displayed throughout the village. Some are themed, some relate to current affairs and some are just plain wacky! We are being further spoiled this year by a series of classic cars and motorbike displays in and around the village. Over 50 cars will be visiting the village during the Festival.

The Festival weekend kicks off with a mass bike ride around the village of Scorton for all to view the fascinating exhibits in gardens, up trees and hidden behind hedges! Over the weekend, St Peter’s Church will be hosting a Art Exhibition and a Family Art Challenge. It will also host a stirring brass band concert which will sound fabulous within the old church walls.

Scorton Village Hall will be very busy over the weekend hosting many events including a Spring Fair of bric-a-brac, plants and gifts; a special Classic Afternoon Tea; a Lancashire Food & Gift Fair of jewellery, ceramics, homeware, local food and much more.

Scorton and cycling go hand in hand so there are cycle rides for any budding Bradley Wiggins; visitors are welcome to try a 32 miler to Condor Green and a family friendly ride of 10 miles around Barnacre, both organised by Garstang Cycling Club. Other athletic events include the popular Sherriff 10k and a Children’s Fun Run in the morning for any potential Seb Coe’s.

The village tradition, Scorton Rose Queen Festival will take place where local children

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take part in a fancy dress parade through the village. The popular Scorton Music Festival returns to the playing field and features an afternoon of live bands, local ales, stalls, a hog roast and children’s entertainment.

On May Day we showcase other less traditional activities including a dog show, wacky wheelbarrow racing, an egg throwing competition and an afternoon of Sheep Racing - when was the last time you saw a herd of racing sheep?

For more information please call (01524) 791329. For a full list of events and timings please visit www.bikesandbarrows.co.uk or www.facebook.com/bikesandbarrows

Joanne Golton

BIKES & BARROWS FESTIVALGrand Auction Night Scorton will be hosting its last-ever Grand Auction Night as part of the popular Scorton Bikes and Barrows Festival on Fri 17th April. This popular Festival runs over May Bank Holiday weekend and promises to be an entertaining weekend full of family fun.

The Final Grand Auction features a host of great lots and promises including a season’s fishing on the Lune, microlight flight, opera tickets, day with a vet, luxury hamper, guitar lessons and a full body massage. One lucky bidder will even walk away with a week’s holiday!

The evening is being run by a professional auctioneer and it will be a great evening out. The auction will be held at Scorton Village Hall and entry to the auction will be £1.00 with a licensed bar throughout.

The gifts and promises have been very kindly donated from various villagers and local businesses.

For more details and the full auction list please visit www.scortonvillage.co.uk

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CROSTON HOUSEBereavement GroupOur Wyre funded Bereavement Group has now started. It takes place at Croston House the first Wednesday of every month and is for anyone who is struggling to come to terms with the loss of a loved one. If this is something for you, please register with Ruth on (01995) 606469.

CHERESTANC WIThe April meeting of the Cherestanc WI will be held in the United Reformed Church Hall on Wed 22nd April at 7:30pm.The speaker will be Emma Bailie from the Aged In Oak Wine Company.

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GARSTANG UNPLUGGEDsongwriting with the masterpieces of a tradition to give you something audacious and assured. You might hear a medieval madrigal followed by a soundscape of layers of Josienne’s flawless voice. You might hear Ben’s signature finger style guitar paired, laconic, meandering and tinged with jazz .This duo is driven by what feels true to the song, however bleak, however exposing and however technically difficult.New audiences from other walks of life aren’t quite prepared for the realisation that they just fell in love with a folk song. But audiences everywhere are falling for this duo because this is musicianship of the highest calibre. And while you never know what you will hear next, you can always count on that.It’s at Garstang Unplugged, The Kenlis Arms, Barnacre, Garstang PR3 1GD, on Thurs 23rd April. The music starts at 8.30pm. Tickets are £10 through our website, by reservation on (01995) 602795 or on the door.The Monthly singers night is on Wed 29th April from 8:00pm and all are welcome. Web references www.josienneclarke.co.uk and www.garstangunplugged.com Don Moore

GARSTANG & DISTRICT TENNIS CLUBFundraising Quiz Night Mon 13th April - 8:00pm at the Wheatsheaf Inn, Garstang. Quizmaster - Mick Richardson, Chairman of Garstang Sports & Social Club.Teams of up to 6 players. Prizes. Everyone welcome. Tickets £5:00, including supper available from the following members:Pam Heatley (01995) 602839, Valerie Berthoud (01995) 602248, Jo Charter (01995) 605139Libby Flintoff (01995) 679728 Andrew Ragsdale (01995) 602707.www.garstangtennis.org.uk

The Kenlis Arms - Thurs 23rd AprilLast year we brought you the winners of the BBC folk award for best duo – but we’d booked them nine months before they won. We booked this month’s guests nine months ago too.This year, Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker are nominated for best duo and for best album for their CD, ‘Nothing Can Bring Back The Hour’. The winners will be announced on 22nd April and quite by chance, Josienne and Ben are with us in Garstang the following day.Hailed as the ‘the green shoots growing from the very top of the English folk family tree’, Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker have been winning awards since 2012. One listen to the new album ‘Nothing Can Bring Back The Hour’ and you’ll hear that this is music that looks forward as well as back.They bring together honest, uncompromising

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Garstang Blind ClubWe meet alternate Wednesdays at the Garstang Sports and Social Club on Lancaster Road.

Our next meeting will be on Wed 1st April when Mrs Sandra Perkins will entertain us with her experiences of being involved on school trips and school plays.

On Wed 15th April Mrs Aileen Toole, one of our volunteer helpers, will tell us of her recent travels in South Africa.

Wed 29th April is a member’s meeting when we will have a quiz, readings and just a general natter!

Anyone who is blind or partially sighted is very welcome to join us from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and in some cases transport can be arranged.

Lorna Musgrave (01995) 471319

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Spring-like weather on 5th March gave a lovely feeling to our Country Coffee Morning and it was wonderful to see friends, old and new, supporting our venture.

A busy and colourful range of stalls offering a vast array of goodies from upcycled vintage crafts by Hannah, handmade cards by Rosemary and Maxine to traditional fayre and tasty treats all helped to raise £557.37 towards our £7,000 target.

Many thanks to all who helped in so many different ways, your kindness and support is deeply appreciated.

On Sun 19th April an enthusiastic team of friends will be donning their walking boots to take part in our ‘CRY Canal Caper’ – a 19 mile trek along the Lancaster Canal from The Waterwitch, Lancaster to ‘Owd Nell’s, Bilsborrow, to help raise awareness of the work that CRY do and to raise funds for a local heart screening event for young people aged 14-35.

If you’re around bridges 99-44 on the lovely ‘Black & White’ canal on 19th April give us a wave or come and say hello and perhaps drop a few pennies in the pot.

We are setting off at 8:30am and hoping to keep a pace of about three miles an hour, probably with a few stops to admire the scenery, give the legs a break and enjoy the local hostelries. With any luck, we’ll arrive at Nell’s in time for tea!

For further information, or to sponsor the team, visit our page at www.virginmoneygiving.com/SomeoneSpecial/CRYCanalCaper or ring Paula on 07785 106976

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workshop, middle-aged drinking: the rules, navigating the smorgasbord of worry, voluntary euthanasia vs. retirement, how to customise an unwanted pole dancing kit and a mercifully brief Zumba demonstration. All this and more!

Written by Jenny Eclair and Judith Holder, best-selling author of the first Grumpy Old Women book and producer of the hit TV series, the original stage version of Grumpy Old Women Live completed four sell-out UK tours, a hugely successful month-long West End residency, and a hit run in Australia - which, combined, sold 180,000 tickets and was released on DVD.

Come and bask in an orgy of fury and big laughs in over two hours of no nonsense comedy (with comfort break) for The Return of the Grumpy Old Women: Fifty Shades of Beige.

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TACKLING EBOLAA Garstang doctor who volunteered to help fight the Ebola virus in Sierra Leone is to give a talk and presentation in the town about his experiences at the front line of the world’s biggest health crisis.

Dr James Meiring, educated at St Thomas’s CE School and Garstang High, recently returned to the UK after a stint in West Africa, where more than 10,000 people have died of Ebola.

Garstang and Over Wyre residents were kept up to date with Dr James’s work in the town of Makeni, Sierra Leone, through articles in The Courier, Blackpool Gazette and Lancashire Evening Post. They were based on James’s blog www:sheffieldtosierra.org

The 30-year-old medic, who was brought up at Bowgreave, has agreed to speak about his

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If Fifty Shades of Grey is not quite your scene – why not try the Grumpy Old Women’s new show Fifty Shades of Beige, coming to Marine Hall next month!

Perrier Award winning comedian Jenny Eclair is returning to her Fylde Coast roots to knock some sense into the audience along with fellow recruits Susie Blake of Mrs Brown’s Boys and Coronation Street and Kate Robbins of Where the Heart is and Casualty.

The jam-packed show includes the joy of large pants, a free nagging master class (how to get your own way without him even noticing), the art of ‘Grumpy Grooming’, beards for women (which style will suit you?), complimentary anger management

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role in tackling Ebola at an information evening for anyone interested in learning about all aspects of the headline-hitting deadly virus and its impact. The meeting will hear directly from Dr James about the highs and lows of dealing daily with life and death

situations - often the latter.

His presentation will be one of the most unusual ever held in Garstang Arts Centre. It will not all be “heavy.” It will also feature stories of hope and happiness which Dr James discovered while working in Makeni, along with graphic photos from the town’s Ebola treatment centre as well as videos and contemporary African music.

The strictly ticket-only session will be held at Garstang Arts Centre on Sat April 18th at 7:30pm. Tickets are available from Market Place News, Market Place, Garstang, priced £5. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to an African-based children’s charity.

For more information ring (01995) 605824.

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This is a fund raising event for St Luke’s Church to raise funds to repair the Church roof. Bookings for tables are now being taken. Sun 17th May from 9:00am - 2:00 pm at Winmarleigh Village Hall. To book a table please call Joyce Smith (01995) 603581 or Irene Pye (01995) 605660


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Scam Phone CallsBeware of scam phone calls. If you get a call about your computer being compromised, do not comply with their requests but hang up and contact your internet provider and report.Do not give your bank details over the phone to anyone who is purporting to represent the police, your bank or indeed any other agency as they will possibly not be who they say they are and your details could be used in fraud.Don’t fall for any scams which advise of windfall winnings from lotteries you haven’t even entered or from bequests from relatives you didn’t know you had. If it sounds too good to be true then in all probability that is what it is! Trading Standards always recommend never to conduct business or transactions on the doorstep or from cold callers.Visit us on Facebook. To click and ‘like’ our page visit: www.facebook.com/GarstangNHPYou can email us at: [email protected] you can contact us via our communications room on 101 or in an emergency 999.PC 2425 Gary Cross PC 1136 Matt Butcher PC 3774 Dave Kerfoot P CSO 7169 Terry Molloy and PS 6336 Danielle Freaney

FORTON BOWLING CLUBThe bowling club re-opens for the summer season on Wed 1st April. We would welcome anyone who enjoys light exercise, pleasant company and a convivial game of bowls.If you would like to join us come along to Forton Bowling Club, School Lane, Forton on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00pm or Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm.

Further information from Margaret Dayus (01254) 416494

In aid of St Lukes Church Roof Fund The Patten ArmsTues 14th April - 8:00pmTeams up to six people, entry £2 Each person, to include light refreshments.

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The next meeting will be on Mon 13th April at the Crofters Hotel and Restaurant, A6, Cabus at 7:30pm. Our last speaker of this session will be Gwyfor Williams and his rather amusingly titled talk is ‘Mower Mania ‘ Don’t be frightened by the title, Gwyn will deliver this important topic in an easily digestable form.The March meeting of the club was, as usual, very well attended, which would not be expected as it was also the A.G.M., a meeting that in most clubs usually gets the lowest attendance of the year.The subtlety at Garstang is to combine this with the Annual Spring Bulb Show and although the prizes are not pecuniary there is always that element of pride when your name comes up on the awards and the resultant winning entry can be shown off at home or a photograph publicly displayed.

Members can see the full results on the Gardening Club website for those that have computers and also in The Garstang Courier.The A.G.M. was ably managed by the club Chairman, Ray Pearson with our retiring secretary, Sue Mc.Dade and Treasurer Jennifer Westcott cautiously presenting her first report after election last year. The chairman thanked everybody for their stalwart work this last year before dealing with the unenviable task of proposing the new committee in. Specific thanks were given to Sue Mcdade who has served on the committee for several years and more specifically for her period as Club Secretary, the only position that was not filled and is awaiting a hoped for volunteer soon. We were pleased to welcome two new members to the committee who we know will bring fresh ideas for future programmes and events. Summer OutingsThese are always announced at the A.G.M. and members organising the separate trips are now receiving bookings and will also be taking them at the next meeting. Evening Outing Mon 27th April: Dale House Gardens, Goosnargh. Organiser Ruth Cowell (01995) 602234.Day VisitFri 15th May: Bridgemere Gardens and Garden Centre (largest in Britain) and Tatton Park gardens: Organiser Ben Andrews (01995) 602769.Evening Visit Thurs 18th June: Clearbeck House. Higher Tatham, Lancaster. Organiser Bob Sutcliffe (01995) 606728.3 Day TourTues 30th June - Thurs 2nd July :

Tour of gardens in Nottinghamshire: Organiser June Gornall (01995) 602505Day VisitTues 14th July: Holehird Gardens and Larch Cottage Nurseries, Lake District: Organiser Hilary Hine (01995) 606191.Ben Andrews

WINDSOR SURGERY NEWSEaster weekPlease be aware that we will have fewer bookable appointments with your doctor over the two week Easter holiday period. Additional appointments will be provided by our regular locum doctors. If you prefer to wait and see your usual doctor, please ring back after the Easter holiday to book a routine appointment.

The two bank holidays do mean that extra pressure is placed on A&E departments and the out of hours services. In order to try to alleviate this as much as possible, we will be providing Open Access i.e. book on the day appointments with the doctors on the morning of Tuesday 7th April in the same way that we already do so on a Monday. Please help us to help you by avoiding requesting appointments for routine non-urgent medical problems over this period. Thank you for your co-operation.Patient Reference GroupAre you aged 18-30 and would like to have a say about the services provided here at Windsor Surgery?Our patient views are very important to us. In 2013 we set up a Patient Reference Group (PRG) as a method of obtaining patient feedback.


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Friends and Family TestWhen asked ‘How likely are you to recommend Windsor Surgery to Friends & Family’ in February 2015, patients responded as follows:Extremely likely – 80%Likely – 13%Neither likely nor unlikely – 2%

Extremely unlikely – 5%90% of these responses were received via SMS, 8% via the post box in reception, and 2% online. For further details including examples of patient feedback, again, visit our website. We are very grateful to everyone who has participated in the Friends and Family Test so far. You can do so via our website, a post box in reception or by SMS after an appointment, if we have your mobile number on record.

Smoking Cessation Clinics If you are a smoker and are thinking about quitting, the NHS North Lancashire Stop Smoking Service hold clinics in our local area. Their aim is to help you stop smoking for good. Please contact them on (01524) 845145 for free advice and support.The Windsor Surgery Team (01995) 603616

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Fundraising GroupMany thanks for the donation of £10,000 received from the Fryars Christmas Do. It is a fantastic amount and very much appreciated.Some of their group along with other supporters joined us in a visit to the Patterson Institute in Manchester - we were given a tour of the Cancer Research labs with research updates as well as being told how the money we raised was being used.The total we have raised so far is £20,286. Thanks everyone for your support.We are holding a Luncheon on Fri 8th May at the Daffodil Hotel in Grasmere. The cost for the 3 course lunch is £25 plus the cost of the coach. There will be free time before lunch for you go into Grasmere.Jean Horner (01253) 700555, Pat Owen (01995) 672760 or Val Southward (01995) 670800

Biennial Exhibition17th - 19th April at the Village Hall, Bilsborrow, PR3 0RE (on A6 north of Preston, Lancashire). 10:00am - 4:00pm daily. Admittance Adults £3, accompanied children under 16 years free.

The venue has a large free car park and disabled access throughout. Local quilt shops will have trading stands. Refreshments served all day.

Raffle Prize: Quilt ‘Flights of Fancy’, awarded Judges Merit at Harrogate Show 2014 plus many other raffle prizes. For raffle tickets contact the Publicity Secretary on (01253) 854380, Quilters Quarters Shop, Longridge, or Sticky Fingers Shop, Coppull.

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Life at Saint Aidan’s is always busy but our students still find time to think of others. We often hear negative reports about young people today so it is terrific to be able to report on the caring attitude displayed by many of our students in their desire to help others.

Charity Students from each form in Keller House had a bake-off staying after school one night for two hours baking cakes.

The brief outlined that they needed to have a tray bake and a batch of muffins. The students were judged on several aspects of their bake from the presentation to taste to how tidy they kept their work area throughout the bake off.

Despite receiving scores for a variety of elements, there were several teams on the same overall mark. Therefore Mr Coe, Head of Keller House, had to call it a draw

ST AIDAN’S NEWSstating that the “only winner was Comic Relief!”

Hillary House has also been highly c o m p e t i t i v e . Each form has been collecting money for their House charity, Cancer Research.

Form Tutors will nominate their most generous student who will then have the opportunity to win a new tablet. The form that raises the most money will also receive a prize so Form Tutors are becoming even more competitive than their form members! The winners will be announced after Easter.

Personal Development DaysRecently all our students were involved in various activities to develop their personal skills. Year 7 looked at Diverse Communities whilst Year 8 went to Borwick Hall for a day of activities to enhance their independent thinking and leadership skills. Year 9 explored Self Awareness with Year 10 being involved in workshops to prepare them for their work experience in July.

As GCSE exam season is approaching Year 11 had Study Skills workshops to help them plan for the next three months at school.

STEM Final

Four Year 9/10 students took part in the final with a chance of winning £10,000.

They had to improve on their original design from the heats by developing a self-propelling cable car that would travel further than the 9.85 meters they’d previously managed.

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Once again the students only had the same equipment as previously. This included: cardboard, string, weights, blu-tack, dowel, tape, coat hangers and a couple of bolts.

Mr Ireland, Director of Technology and Computing, said the students enjoyed the experience thoroughly and although they did not win they improved on last year as they had not even reached the finals in 2014.

German ExchangeStudents from our partner school in Ingolstadt spent a week with us during which they visited Chester and Lancaster Castle. They also joined in lessons and became fully involved in the life of the school.

Our students will be going over to Germany in July which offers them the opportunity to improve their language skills as well as experiencing a different European culture.

Learning Latin

Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 have begun an introduction to the Latin language at the end of which they will receive certificates from Cambridge University. This is an after school class and yet another language the school offers as Mandarin is taught on another night.

If you would like to visit us at any time to see what goes on at Saint Aidan’s or have any questions, do contact me at school.

Sue Marland - Assistant [email protected]

T-Rex - The Music of Marc and Mickey Wyrebank Banqueting Suite, GarstangSat 4th April: 7:30pmT-Rex - The Music of Marc and Mickey reformed in 1998 with 3 members of the original ‘T-Rex’ who worked alongside the legendary Marc Bolan back in the 70’s.

Still performing today, one of Marc’s drummers and close friend Paul Fenton has teamed with an excellent line up of professional musicians including the founder member of Saxon, Graham Oliver, to perform the Hits of T-Rex.

An absolute MUST on an Easter Saturday in Garstang! All the familiar hits from ‘Hot Love’, ‘Ride a White Swan’, ‘Telegram Sam’ to the current ‘Easy Action’ (which is all too familiar with the current Asda adverts on TV!) will be playing away at Garstang’s Wyrebank banqueting suite.

“Get it On” at the Wyrebank and support local charity Age UK Lancashire in this Live Music event with an additional traditional Lancashire Hot Pot supper!

Tickets £20 available on 07710 186 145 or at the Garstang AGE UK shop on the High St.

All profits to be donated to Age UK Lancashire

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We used to have a client who was a leading haematologist. What she didn’t know about the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases of the blood could be written on a seed packet. Indeed, she was honoured for her work by the Queen and was widely respected within the medical community. Despite her abilities however, she managed to kill every plant unfortunate enough to be gifted to her or bought by her. One could imagine plants ducking for cover as she enthusiastically embarked on yet another buying trip to the garden centre. “I can’t understand it,” she’d say to us, “it was alright when I bought it.”We tried to use a clinical analogy in an attempt to save the lives of some herbs. “Imagine they’re dehydrated and they need a saline drip,” but to no avail. We’d arrive the following week to find them gasping for water.

Under watering and over watering are common mistakes in the care of our green friends and at this time of year when we all enjoy re-stocking the garden, it’s really important to check out plant labels. Every plant has its own unique needs.We’re often asked into the gardens of homeowners who’ll point out plants that refuse to thrive. In most cases there’s a simple explanation. Shade-loving plants have been placed in full sun, and vice versa. Drought resistant plants have been placed in boggy ground and like all of us, plants do need nutrition so don’t forget to apply fertilizers or manure. Check when you’re digging in new plants that they have enough access to light and water and prune back shrubs that may be bullying other smaller plants.Even though it may rain this is no guarantee of your new plants receiving enough to drink. Quite often the moisture won’t reach new roots and free draining soils will soon dry out. Please remember to give your new plants a good soak when you dig them in and repeat regularly. A good mulch of manure, compost or bark chippings will help to retain moisture.Anyway, hark at me. I’m not bad at keeping plants alive but I’m having less success at keeping the baby watered. She’s decided at eight months old that she has no time for milk anymore. She’s enjoying mushed up fish pie and chicken roast dinners too much to be bothered with the white stuff. I’m having to find ever more inventive ways of sneaking it into her diet. Sadly, unlike plants, babies don’t come with labels pointing out their unique needs!Happy Gardening!Alison Tarpey-Black Artnoire 07738 515 846 / (01253) 810039

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‘The Winders of Wyresdale’Wed 8th April: 7:30pmGarstang URC Church HallMusician and music historian, Andy Hornby will lead the talk and musical presentation.The Winder family from Dolphinholme and Wyresdale formed the

mainstay of a village band from the late 1700s to the First World War. Many of their original musical scores have been collected by Mr Hornby in recent years, some of them from members of the Winder family who still live in the Garstang/Wyresdale area.Mr Hornby said: “Whilst in Scotland and

Ireland, the tradition of music for village dances is largely unbroken. In England it virtually died out with the Industrial revolution and the Great War but fortunately these tune-books that were hand-copied by members of the Winder family have come down to us and show the repertoire of country dance and song tunes from the early 1800s.”A similar presentation on The Winders of Wyresdale was held in Garstang during the town’s 2013 Arts and Music festival. It attracted a capacity audience and the same is expected for the session in April.For more information about the Historical Society, contact chairman, Peter Burrell on (01995) 601054 (after 6pm) or visit www.garstanghistoricalsociety.org.ukMore information about The Winders of Wyresdale can be found at www.andyhornby.net

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Garstang and District ChurchesEcumenical EventsSt Thomas’ Church, Garstang Wed 1st April: Ecumenical Service for Holy Week at 7:00pm.Fri 3rd April: Good Friday morning - Walk the way of the Cross. Meet at SS Mary and Michael’s school at 6:00am. Tea/coffee and biscuits afterwards in the school hall.Garstang URC Croston Road, Garstang Sun 29th March: Palm Sunday: 10:45am Palm Sunday Service with Rev Irene.Fri 3rd April: Good Friday Joint Pastorate Service - 3:00pm Forton URC followed by tea. Sun 5th April: Easter Sunday - 10:45am service with Communion and decorating the Cross.Garstang Free Methodist ChurchThurs 2nd April: 7:00pm ‘4Front Theatre Co’ present their Easter Family Show.

EASTER SERVICESFri 3rd April: Good Friday Service at 10:30am.Sun 5th April: Easter Sunday Services10:45am Speaker – Pastor Marcie Potts 7:00pm Songs of Praise EveningSt Thomas’ CE Church, GarstangSun 29th March: Palm Sunday 8:00am Holy Communion with blessing of the Palm Crosses.10:30am Palm Sunday Procession with Holy Communion.6:30pm Palm Sunday/Holy Week MusicThurs 2nd April: Maundy Thursday 10:00am Holy Communion7:00pm Holy CommunionFri 3rd April: Good Friday9:15am Families ‘Messy Church’2:00pm Last Hour at the CrossSat 4th April: Holy Saturday 7:00pm Easter Vigil Sun 5th April: Easter Sunday 8:00am First Communion of Easter10:30am Parish Communion with anthem6:30pm Easter Evensong with anthemSt Mary & St Michael’s RC Church, GarstangSun 29th March: Palm Sunday10:00am Blessing and Procession of Palms and Mass of PassionWed 1st April:5:30pm Individual Celebration of Reconciliation (Confessions)Thurs 2nd April: Holy Thursday7:30pm Mass of the Celebration of the Last Supper with Washing of Feet. Watching at the Altar of Repose until midnight.Fri 3rd April: Good Friday6:00am Ecumenical Stations of the Cross to Greenhalgh Castle11:00am Children’s Stations of the Cross3:00pm Celebration of the Lord’s PassionSat 4th April: Holy Saturday8:00pm Easter VigilSun 5th April: Easter Sunday10:00am Mass of Easter Sunday


St Helen’s, ChurchtownSun 29th March: Palm SundayProcession and Parish Eucharist9:15am St. Michael’s11:00am St. Helen’s Wednesday in Holy Week - Holy Communion10:00am St. Michael’s 10:00am St. Helen’s Thurs 2nd April: Maundy Thursday7:00pm United Benefice service at St. Michael’s Fri 3rd April: Good Friday - 2:00pm Stations of the Cross at both St. Helen’s and St. Michael’sSun 5th April: Easter Day Parish Eucharist - with Easter Egg Hunt9:15am St. Michael’s 11:00am St. Helen’s Easter Day - BCP Holy Communion6:30pm St. Michael’s

The next monthly meeting is on Wed 8th April at 2:00pm at Garstang United Reformed Church Hall. Our speaker will be Russ Hedley who will be giving a talk entitled ‘Wildlife in the Garden’. Come along and join us. We are a sociable group who are always pleased to welcome new members and visitors. If you are new to the area or recently retired we would be delighted if you could join us for the afternoon. Refreshments are served and there is an opportunity to make new friends.Lesley Wilson (01995) 605274

T’ BREAK FOR OVER 60’SWhy not join us for a tea/ coffee and friendly chat at Garstang Free Methodist Church, Windsor Road on Fri 17th April. All welcome and no charge.Sharon Henriques (01995) 602852

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GARSTANG SHOWGarstang Show celebrates 200 years on August 1st 2015. The organisers are looking for artefacts and memorabilia to be part of an exhibition on the Show Field to celebrate the contributions local farmers have made to the development of agriculture in our area.Garstang Agricultural Society was formed in 1809 with the aim of being “useful and beneficial to the neighbourhood” and held its first exhibition in 1813. It has always been at the forefront of agricultural initiatives. When Mr George Singleton of Kirkland Hall was sorting out his papers for a move to Blackpool in 1905, he found there a list of “Premiums offered by the Farming Society held at Garstang for the year 1816,” and contacted the Preston Guardian about his find. The prize for the best longhorn bull caused the reporter writing up the story to claim that Lancashire Longhorns in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries “were the

prevailing stock in almost every part of the country” and though the beasts were originally from Craven, they were bred mostly in the Fylde and had long attracted buyers from all over the country. The writer next refers to Mr Wilby of Linton in Leicestershire being the first to attempt to improve longhorns in 1720, followed by Mr Webster of Canty near Coventry, and he then sold two heifers to Mr Bakewell of Dishley, Leicestershire. These, plus a Westmorland long-horned bull were “the foundation of Mr Bakewell’s famous herd.” Therefore, some of Mr Bakewell’s stock improvements, foundation of the so-called ‘Agricultural Revolution,’ were based on animals from the Fylde.Garstang farmers can claim credit for other initiatives: members of the Garstang Milksellers’ Association met at the Green Man Inn, Myerscough in November 1898 to discuss extending the Association and making it rather more active. The regular attenders were James Pearson of St Michael’s Hall, Thomas Smith of Sandham Mill, Joseph Whittaker of Matshead Farm, Claughton, Thomas Brewer of Barnacre, Thomas Banks of Bilsborrow, and Thomas Ibison and Richard Ibison of Fogg Farm. They decided to call themselves the Garstang and District Dairy Farmers’ Association. “The object of the association was to protect the interests of the members generally.” Humble beginnings, but out of these meetings grew the Lancashire Farmers’ Association, which amalgamated with the NFU to become that body’s Lancashire Branch in 1921, and the Preston and District Farmers’ Trading Society (Preston Farmers), which served local farmers for most of the twentieth century.So the 200 or so years since the formation of a Garstang Agricultural Society have seen a lot to celebrate, and it is hoped to mount an exhibition worthy of those achievements.


If anyone has any artefacts or memorabilia of the shows or associated events such as the “Country Princess” competition which they feel may be of interest then please contact Susan Atkinson on (01524) 791283, or John Grimbaldeston (01772) 691017. They will be scanned or photographed and returned as soon as possible and shared with visitors to the Show on 1st August. John Grimbaldeston

F.L.O.W LUNCHFriday Lunch for the Older & WiserAre you looking for good food and a friendly atmosphere? Why not join us for our Friday lunch at Garstang Free Methodist Church on Fri 24th April. Two courses for just £7. Ring (01995) 602852 to book or for more details.Sharon Henriques

GARSTANG SHOW (cont) GARSTANG 3FSGarstang Methodist ChurchPark Hill RoadPlease join us for our monthly lunch on Wed 15th April at 12:45pm for 1:00pm. Cost £7 per person. You can be assured of a warm welcome and a chance to chat and meet new friends. Pop into Wesleys any Thursday, Friday or Saturday and give your name to Lisa or ring Margaret on (01995) 603213.

For the younger folk there’s Babas on Wednesday mornings from 10:00am until 12 noon and the next Messy Church will be on Sun 19th April from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The theme will be ‘Easter Extravaganza’ so that sounds very exciting.

Do join us for Faith, Food and Fellowship!

Margaret Abbott


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2 What is the only venomous snake native to Britain?

3 Ronnie O’Sullivan is famous for which sport?

4 What kind of fruit is a Seville?

5 What is the Army equivalent of the RAF’s Air Chief Marshall?

6 Would a green rag upset a bull if you waved one at it?

7 Who directed the 1976 film Jaws?

8 The ski resort of San Moritz is in which country?

9 With which band did Michael Hutchence perform?

10 Water is also known as whose ‘ale’?

11 Does a concave mirror or lens bend inwards or outwards?

12 A mix of chalk powder and boiled linseed oil is better known as what?

13 What is the larvae of a butterfly or moth called?

14 Dylan, Brian and Dougal were some of the stars of which TV show?

15 What is taramasalata?

16 The Brenner Pass in the Alps connects which two countries?

17 What is referred to by the slang term: Ackers?

18 What is measured in knots?

19 What are 89 and 90 in Roman numerals?

20 What is the correct term for someone who studies the art of clock making?


April Art ExhibitionThe Arts Centre is delighted to welcome artist Ken Roberts whose work will be exhibited from the 7th to 30th April.

Ken was born in Preston and, as a talented schoolboy, painted murals. Despite his parents’ ambition for him to become an art teacher, Ken wanted to play football and cricket for England. None of these things happened, and, after a business career in senior management, Ken is now retired and paints full time.

Covering a wide range of subjects, Ken likes to capture and record the atmosphere and feeling of any given scene. Most of his paintings are of places visited or around the Fylde Coast.

Craft and Collector’s FairSat April 18th 10:30am – 3:30pm This is the second of this year’s Arts Centre Craft and Collectors’ Fairs. Come and browse round our collection of small antiques, pictures, books and clocks plus beautifully handcrafted pens, jewellery, cushions, children’s clothes, pottery, knitwear, cards, photographs, painted eggs and delicious cakes. Entry is FREE!

While you’re there, we have great refreshments all day and hot food at lunchtime, all at reasonable prices. Something for everyone! For further information contact Marie Whalley (01995) 603605.

Garstang Floral ArtTues 21st April. The next meeting will be a visit to Dale House at Goosnargh to see the gardens of Tom and Caroline Luke. We will meet at Dale House for 2:00pm but, as parking is limited, we will be sharing transport. If you wish to come to see this ½ acre garden which specialises in alpines, rare shrubs and unusual bulbs, please contact Mary Thornber on (01995) 605210 before Tues 14th April.

GARSTANG ARTS CENTREPoetry AppreciationFri 24th April 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Our theme today is ‘Night and Day’ led by Harry Batty who is a very entertaining speaker and a well known poet locally. There are some wonderful poems on both subjects. Come along, bring your favourite poems and join us for a interesting meeting. Or, if you just want to sit and enjoy the session, you’re very welcome.

Beginners’ Bridge Class This will continue to meet in the Music Room on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30pm to 4:30pm, which this month will be April 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th. We are a friendly group with mixed levels of skill and ability, and would be very pleased if you would like to join us, whether to have a go at Contract Bridge for the first time, or brush up your skills from years ago. More details from Pat Hansell on (01995) 600397 or Mary Thornber on (01995) 605210.

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GARSTANG FAIRTRADE NEWSThank you to everyone who supported Fairtrade Fortnight between 23rd February and 8th March. Campaigners across Garstang joined with the rest of the country to share stories from the people who grow our favourite products and remind everyone of the dramatic difference Fairtrade makes and why it is still needed. Fairtrade ensures farmers across the developing world receive a fairer price for their work, as well as an additional Fairtrade Premium.This is used by farmers and workers to invest in their communities who then decide what the Premium is spent on, whether that’s building a new school or hospital, or investing in better environmental business practices.During Fairtrade Fortnight, the Fairtrade stall saw Garstang cyclists fuelling up with Fairtrade bananas before their Saturday

cycle ride, in what promises to become a Fairtrade Fortnight tradition.

Photo exhibitions were held in the Library, Crofters Hotel, the Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Booths showing Fairtrade producers at work around the world.The competition to design a Fairtrade mug was won by children from St Thomas’, Garstang; Winmarleigh Primary; John Cross, Bilsborrow; and Claughton St Mary’s. They were presented with certificates by

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the Mayor, Cllr Graham Salisbury, at the Fairtrade stall outside the market hall on Sat 28th Feb. Thanks to Printmob of Bridge Street, Garstang, who are printing the mugs. Fairtrade certificates were also presented to two Churchwardens and the Deputy Churchwarden of Barnacre All Saints at a special Evensong and at Garstang Methodist Church. Their Fairtrade Service was held followed by tea and coffee - all Fairtrade, of course! The Mustard Seed stocks many Fairtrade goodies, but please remember to ask for Fairtrade products in all our Garstang shops. Buying Fairtrade is the easiest way to show your support and give producers the chance to work their way out of poverty.Lancashire is now a Fairtrade County!

Adam Gardner, Fairtrade Foundation’s Communities Campaigns Manager, awarded Lancashire County with Fairtrade status on Fri 27th Feb. He said: ‘The UK has one of the most powerful networks of Fairtrade campaigners in the world, raising awareness about Fairtrade values in their communities and driving positive change for smallholder farmers and their families in developing countries. It is thanks to the support of groups like Garstang that currently more than 1.4 million farmers and workers around the world benefit from the Fairtrade system.’Fairtrade supporters from across Lancashire joined members of Lancashire County Council and guests to declare Lancashire a Fairtrade County. Local schoolchildren performed a sketch to explain how Fairtrade bananas can help farmers and their communities change for the better and we were interviewed by Radio Lancashire and asked to comment.Mary Cammack

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CALDER VALE METHODIST CHURCHMonthly Coffee MorningSat 4th April from 10:00am - 12 noon. Proceeds will go towards our Annual Summer Canal Outing. Usual stalls and quiz etc.The May Coffee Morning will be on Sat 2nd May and will be in aid of our Building Fund.Edith Gorst. (01995) 602078

CABUS WI.Our next meeting is on Wed 1st April at Cabus Village Hall at 7:30pm.Our speaker is Mrs Linda Tolson, talking about the Grand Theatre, Blackpool. The competition is ‘A Theatre Memento’.We are a very friendly group, and welcome new members.Margaret Swift (01995) 606676

CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGSGarstang URCFirst Thursday of each month at Garstang United Reformed Church, Croston Road, 10:00am - 12 noon.Thurs 2nd April - Garstang URC Women’s Guild (For new organ fund).Thurs 7th May Parkinson’s UK (Preston Branch)Hilary Ralphs (01995) 603056email: [email protected]

GARSTANG PAINTING GROUPThe Painting Group continues to flourish particularly following the various demonstrations we have enjoyed so far this year. Many fresh styles and mediums are on display now, literally after the recent display of the framing equipment and materials

On a wet March evening, members met at the Village Hall, all hoping the lion in early March would go out as a lamb! Many thanks go again to Dawn’s husband John Gerrard who has produced the 2015 Members Programme, the picture reminding villagers of the devastating floods of 1980. Heather Hamblin was welcomed and proceeded to take members on a wonderful trip to Rwanda and Uganda. Heather and her family have supported the people of Rwanda for several years through a link with Preston Methodist Church. Heather and David are commendable for their dedication to help this poor country and people over the years and are really unsung heroes who make a difference. Judith gave a sincere vote of thanks.On Thurs 9th April at 7:30pm in the Village Hall, speaker Julie Holmes will be giving a

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available “on site” at the Arts Centre.Last month’s demonstration, followed by an all-day workshop by Les Darlow, has produced a tremendous amount of interest in “Painting with Pastels”. The results have been quite exceptional. Several of the resultant artworks will no doubt be on show in the forthcoming exhibitionsThe next members only exhibition will be the “Jean Grange Exhibition” to be held in May at the Garstang Arts Centre. Something to look forward to with interest !Now that Spring is here new inspiration will be in evidence, and will be reported on with enthusiasm!Remember, there is a painter in everyone trying to get out !For more information, contact Joyce McCormick on 07786 271 450.

CATTERALL GARDENING CLUBOur first gardening club meeting was held at Catterall Village Hall on 17 March at 7:00pm and we were delighted by the friendly, enthusiastic and generous support of the people who attended. The inaugural speaker was Sue Redmayne from W. Robinson’s at Forton, better known as the Home of the Mammoth Onion! After an interesting talk, Sue and husband Peter answered questions regarding best varieties of vegetables for growing right now, which compost to use and even advice on which way up to plant big seeds, which is side ways of course! It was a happy and at the same time very informative meeting. Thank you to everyone who attended and we look forward to seeing you at the next meeting on Tues 21st April, 7:00 to 9:00pm when Andrew Thompson from The Barn, Scorton will be planting up pots for Summer.Netta Parker

Christ Church - Glasson DockSat 2nd May 10:00am - 4:00pmHome made refreshments available all day.

CABUS PLAYERS‘Ladies Day’ by Amanda WhittingtonThurs 16th - Sat 18th April: 7:30pmCabus Village Hall Work, love and life is one hard slog for the fish-filleting foursome Pearl, Jan, Shelly and Linda. Their luck changes when they get tickets to Ladies Day at Royal Ascot. Out go the hairnets as the girls do themselves up and head for the races. As the champagne flows, secrets spill out... and by the last race they are on course for a life changing experience. Tickets adult £6 child £3 including programme and refreshments. Tickets can be obtained from Billingtons, High St, Cabus News, Lancaster Rd, Cabus or by calling (01995) 605608. Barbara Blake

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Big Bra HuntWhat a fabulous response!A big “Thank You” to all who donated. At our meeting the following Wednesday, we counted all the bra’s we had collected whilst enjoying

a delicious Comic Relief Red Nose bun made by one of our members, Leslie. The final count to date was 500! AND they are still coming!The picture shows our jubilation at such a Wonderful Bra result! There can’t be a spare bra left in Garstang! Well done ladies. Your Bra’s will soon be on their way to Senegal providing a positive life-changing employment opportunity for many women.

Bric-a-Brac Stall On a cold March Saturday, with your help, we managed to raise £131.00 for charity on our ‘bra collection’ stall.Back Packs UpdateForton schoolchildren, involved in the Backpack Project from the start, have been busy helping us fill TEN more backpacks with clothes, flip flops, hygiene items, stationery and school equipment. The children realised how hard it would be to go to school without such basic equipment and were pleased to know that they’ve helped another 10 children to fulfill their dream of having an education. They fully understand what a difference they are making to the lives of children less fortunate than themselves. Recently, Comic Relief highlighted the desperate need that children in Africa have for education – with your help, we are giving that chance of a better life to some of these children. We now have a small store of some items but need - rulers, spoons, small towels, and of course your unwanted backpacks. Thank you.Soroptimists all over this country, and many others, work hard to improve the lives of those less fortunate than us. If you would like to join, please ring (01995) 606604 or visit our website for other contacts. To view other work we are engaged in go to our Facebook page and ’like’ what we do!


P.S. Could Mrs Pearson please give me another ring, as I could not hear her phone number on the message she left.Muriel Burnham-Airey

TOWER TO TOWER CHALLENGEOn Sat 18th April a group of keen Over Wyre cyclists will be undertaking the Tower to Tower Challenge from Blackpool to Paris in aid of Cancer Research UK.Daniel Holden, Dewi Howell, Carl Morphet, Stephen Pammenter and Scott Taylor-McCormick will begin their 600 mile adventure hoping to arrive in Paris within seven days.To sponsor them and support this excellent charity, or if you simply want to find out more information, please visit www.justgiving.com/TowertoTower2015. You can also donate via text! Just text TOWR80 followed by your amount to 70070.

25th May 2015 We need your support! We want to increase the number of participants in this year’s evening fancy dress parade. It is a fantastic opportunity for local groups and societies to get involved. Support this community event and have some fun. Further details at www.garstangchildrensfestival.org

GARSTANG STAMP CLUBMeetings are in the Meeting Room of the Public Library, Windsor Rod, Garstang. PR3 1ED from 7:30pm - 9:30pm.Thurs 2nd April: ‘Turkey 1900 - 1922’ P.LongbottomThurs 16th April : AuctionThurs 30th April: ‘The People’s Republic of China’ - B. Jensen.Beginners and enquirers are welcome to attend before joining. D. Jones (01995) 602665

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GARSTANG TOWN COUNCIL NEWSAnnual Town MeetingWed 29th April: 7:30pm Garstang Arts CentreAll welcome. The Mayor, Cllr Salisbury, will present his annual report and the town clerk will provide a financial report. The meeting is open to the public and gives local people (living in the town ward of Garstang) the chance to ask questions and raise issues with local Councillors. Town Council SurgeryThe next surgery is on Sat 4th April from 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Come along to the library to meet members of the Town Council.Garstang Youth CouncilMeetings are held every other month in the Community Centre. The next meeting is scheduled for Wed 13th May. We also have a youth panel that young people can join with no obligation to join the Youth Council. Would you like to raise any issues with your youth councillors, or would you like to join them? If you are 11 - 18 years old, are community-minded, have some good ideas or just want to get your voice heard, then please contact the town clerk as detailed below or Cllr Lynn Harter (01995) 606404 or email [email protected] along to the next meeting - just to see what Garstang Youth Council are all about. Any enquiries to the town Council can be made to the town clerk, Mrs Edwina Parry 07592 792 801 email: [email protected]

April sees Garstang Camera Club hosting two outside speakers: on Wed 1st April, Peter Hornblower gives us ‘A Taste of France’ and on Wed 15th April Martyn Mackie is showing us there is more to a portrait than a quick selfie on a mobile phone. But April also has us looking forward and back; forward to the summer holidays and yet-to-be-taken photos in our summer competition, details of which are yet to be announced, and backwards to our Annual Competition in March, when Judge Ken Ainscow gave us his view of our pictures.Our congratulations therefore to Mike Tempan, whose picture ‘Out Of The Arctic Sunset’ was selected the best digital picture, Rhona Giles for her colour print of a ‘Frog Mouthed Owl’ and Stan Pearson for his monochrome print of a ‘Leyland Tiger’. No prizes for guessing which one is pictured here.

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Another New MemberGarstang Lions have welcomed its youngest member – Joshua Hulme, who has been helping out on our various car parking duties. Both Joshua and

our other new member, Kim Carlyle were inducted into Garstang Lions at last month’s charter evening by the District Governor. We must be getting something right, so to see what we get up to, look at our scrapbook on our website.Easter EggsThe Lions’ Easter Egg appeal is now well under way. Around 25 large luxury Easter Eggs have been distributed in shops, pubs, and clubs around the area and can be won for only £1. There may just be enough time left to win one for Easter!Garstang Independent Traders & Fairtrade We were more than happy to be of use during the wedding week and Fairtrade Fortnight helping to support these great initiatives.Christmas Lights and Victorian EveningsOnce again Garstang Lions confirmed their full commitment to supporting what is one of the highlights in the Garstang calendar and arrangements are well in hand to ensure Santa will be in his grotto handing out presents.Garstang Medical CentreGarstang Lions are donating £200 to help Scarlett McCracken who has a brain tumour and is having to go to America for treatment.North West Children’s SupportAs a contribution to their annual auction, Garstang Lions will be donating a suitable prize to the value of around £100.As always the Lions welcome new members or anyone who is just interested in seeing

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GARSTANG & DISTRICT LIONS (cont)what they do. For more information, visit our website, speak to a member or simply come along to a meeting - 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Royal Oak at 8:00pm. Look for anyone in a dark blue fleece or light blue polo shirt (don’t worry - it’s not compulsory to get ‘dressed up’ if you join!David Lewis (01995) 605146Email: [email protected]: www.garstanglions.co.ukFacebook: Garstang Lions

GARSTANG WINE CIRCLEAt the meeting on the 16th March, we welcomed our friend Bruno Rafala to the Circle for his regular yearly presentation of a selection of Italian Wine.

Bruno has been a good friend to the circle, not only for his regular tastings, but also for arranging some excellent holidays for members of the circle in his native Sicily.

The wines for this presentation were from Calabria, Campania and Puglia, and comprised two whites, a rosé and four reds.

The names of indigenous Italian grapes such as Greco, Gaglioppo and Negromano are not as well known as varieties such as Chardonnay, Shiraz or Merlot.

Bruno’s presentation however, demonstrated that good and interesting wines can be produced from these lesser known grapes. Members of the Circle might therefore be tempted to look out for these varieties in future as an alternative to the mass produced wines made from the more common varieties on the shelves of supermarkets and wine stores.

Refreshments were provided by Ann Harrison and Mary Fitzgibbons, the vote of thanks from the circle was given by Frank Holland.

The next meeting of the Circle will be on Mon 20th April at 7:30pm in the Arts Centre. The speakers will be Guy Pugh and Richard Harrison and they will be engaging in a ‘Wine Battle’ to defend their choices of wine. Details from Don Goodier on (01995) 603720.Mervyn Stokes

KIRKLANDS WIWed 11th April‘Life in Antarctica’ – Simon Almond. We meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall, The Avenue, Churchtown, Nr. Garstang.New members and visitors always welcome. It’s a great way to meet neighbours and friends. For more information contact the secretary Dorothy Walmsley (01995) 602558

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Cabus Village HallWhist & Domino Drives on alternate Friday afternoons 2:00pm at Cabus Village Hall, A6 Road, Cabus PR3 1WL. All welcome.

Joan Wilkins (01995) 602028


Winmarleigh Village Hall Sat 18th April 7:30pm to Midnight Live band, dancing and food. This event is in aid of the British Lung Foundation for whom I am running the London marathon. I am running/walking the race in memory of my Mum, Betty Crane, who died on 14th Feb 2014 of a lung related illness.Tickets are £15 each and all tickets on the night will be entered into a free prize draw, plus a raffle and a sweepstake on the night.For tickets or further information contact Tracy Otway 07552 909 093 or email [email protected]

GARSTANG ST HELEN’S CHURCHFlower Arranging Demonstration Mrs Joan Hardwick of Southport, a member of the National Association of Flower Arrangers is holding a demonstration in Garstang St Helen Parish Room on Fri 17th April commencing at 7:30pm. The evening is entitled “Tea Time Tales”. Arrangements will be inluded in the raffle. Proceeds will be used to offset the cost of flowers for our Patronal Festival in May. Tickets £6 ( including wine and nibbles) from Lyn Collinson (01995) 606560 or Dennis Livick (01995) 602914

GARSTANG 3L`S Life Long Learning Our next meeting is on Fri 10th April at Garstang United Reformed Church, Croston Road, at 2:00pm. The speaker is Hannah Easton on “The Brontes of Howarth”.Please bear in mind the date. This is the second Friday as the 3rd April is Good Friday so the meeting is put back one week. All members and prospective new members are welcome. Frank Jones (01995) 600938

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COFFEE STOPInglewhite Church Coffee Stop welcomes you this Spring.We open in a cafe-style format between 10:00 am and 12 noon serving coffee and cake.Join us if you can in the Church Hall on Tues 14th April or in Catterall Village Hall on Tues 7th April. Free parking and disabled access at both events. Everyone welcome.For contact details & more information see the Inglewhite Church Website.

WINMARLEIGH VILLAGE HALLAGMWed 29th April at 7:30pmThe current Village Hall Committee is very small and we are seeking new people to assist in the running of the Village Hall and the Village Green. Any help would be greatly appreciatedThis Is YOUR Village Hall. Be a part of it. Use it - don’t lose it!Liz Thornton

FORTON WIThurs16th April John Winnard MBE -‘Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls History’Thurs 23rd April Gleaves Hill Group Meeting. The Group consists of 4 local WIs – Cabus, Cherestanc, Forton & Thurnham who take it in turn to organise the event. This year it is hosted by Forton WI and with a demonstration, food and entertainment in this the 100th Anniversary of the WI on the theme of ‘Let’s Celebrate!’All meetings are at Forton Village Hall and start at 7:30pm. New members and guests are always welcome. (Our members come from Lancaster, Cabus, Garstang, Catterall & Winmarleigh so don’t think because you don’t live in Forton you can’t come!) Christine Smith (01524) 793549


SEQUENCE DANCES - CLAUGHTONClaughton Memorial Hall Tues 14th & 28th April£3.00 per person. Regular dances arranged so why not come and join us?

Nancy Cowell (01995) 605803

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The Parish Council is looking to buy a couple of small old agricultural ploughs (or similar machinery) for their Britain in Bloom displays. If anyone has any suitable items please contact the Clerk to the Council, Kath Coleman on (01995) 671499.

GARSTANG MILLENNIUM GREENBric-a-brac Stall, Market Hall, GarstangSat 25th AprilThis is an excellent opportunity to clear out your cupboards and donate any saleable items to us. Please ring 07910 419 246 to

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arrange collection/delivery of items. In addition, we will be hosting a table top sale in Cabus Village Hall (on the A6), on Sun 17th May. Another excellent opportunity, this time for you to sell your items. Refreshments in the form of tea, coffee, homemade cakes etc. will be on sale. Car parking will be available on site.

The Cabus tables are priced at only £8 each, so ring 07910 419 246 to book your table now. Payment is due when booking. The hall will be open for sellers to set up from 8:00am and for buyers between 9:00am and 1:00pm.

Both these events will be well worth a visit. Who knows what gems you might stumble across. All profits will go towards the upkeep of the Millennium Green, so if you enjoy and value this amenity please support us. We are a small charity (no. 1079032) and are run and managed by unpaid volunteers.Christine Cummins

GARSTANG RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETYPeter Kirkham’s `Pop Go the Sixties’ stirred the memories of an appreciative audience as he traversed a remarkable decade. On the classical side, David Greenwood’s ‘Hurray for Haydn’ was a concert of amazing variety that attracted many visitors as well as members.

Come and join us for Paul Capell’s `Mercury -- a Living Presence’ on Mon 13th April, or for Ian Drummond’s evening of Jazz with a little Swing on Mon 27th April - or come to both!

New members and visitors are always welcome. We meet in Garstang Arts Centre and start at 7:30pm. £2 entry for non-members includes refreshments at the interval.

Visit garstangartssociety.org.uk and click `Groups / Recorded Music’


Memory Cafe - Wed 1st AprilGarstang Library is very pleased to be involved with this free drop-in cafe for carers and those living with dementia. All are welcome to come along to the library meeting room for a chat and cup of tea. The cafe will be running every 1st Wednesday of the month from 10:00am until 12noon. For further details ring Sandra Perkins (01995) 471236 or simply pop in to the library.Bowland Choir - Wed 8th & 22nd AprilThe Bowland Choir meets in the library every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm. No experience of singing or reading music is necessary to join the group as they sing together for fun and friendship. So come along and give it a try. New members welcome.Children’s ActivitiesBaby Bounce and Rhyme - Monday and Friday at 10:00am.

Toddler Rhyme Time.- Tuesday at 2:00pm.Storytime for the Under 5’s - Friday at 2:00pm.All these events are free so just come along and join in the fun. Knit and Natter Our Knit and Natter group meet at the library every Tuesday afternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm and every Friday morning from 10:00am - 12noon. The group are looking for new members to join, so if you enjoy knitting or fancy starting up a new hobby just come along to the library and join in with this friendly group. Refreshments are provided as well as expert help and advice.Reading Groups Our reading groups will meet on Thurs 9th April at 2:00pm and Tues 21st April at 7:30pm. Meeting Room for HireDid you know that you can hire our meeting room for as little as £3 per hour? Interested? Call into the branch for more details.Easter Bank Holiday Please note that the Library will be closed on Good Friday 3rd April and Easter Monday 6th April.Mobile LibrariesThe mobile library routes for April will be:Scorton: No visit in AprilCatterall and Churchtown: Thurs morning 9th and 30th April St Michaels - Rawcliffe Road:Tues pm 7th and 28th AprilGarstang Library 03001236703 [email protected]

GARSTANG MUSICAL PRODUCTIONSAdvance noticeOur next social event is on June 27th. Tickets are available now from Market Place News or Car Care, Garstang (or see posters).

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